Ballston Loop in a Light Rain

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I am trying really hard to get back into running.  I love to run! Instead of being tempted by a Forerunner 305 or 405, I am using my Nokia N95 8GB in association with its GPS and Sports Tracker — and I love it! It is everything I need and it is also my phone and my media center and my podcast player and also a camera and video player. If you want to see my mad attempt at a daily run/walk, please feel free to stalk me and my online workout. Weather for Arlington, VA, 22203: 35°F, Rain (Via Jockular). Continued reading >

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Barack Obama Inaugration Party in Berlin

I received an invitation from Corbett Santana to attend what sounds like a super-cool inauguration party — if you happen to be celebrating in Berlin, Germany!  I will be in DC for the inauguration but I thought I would pass this on.

Barack Obama Inaugration Celebration/Party in GOYA
Goya, Nollendorfplaz 5 in Berlin
January 20th 2009
Come celebrate with “US”
LIVE from Washington D.C. on BIG screen!
The Inauguration Ceremony of BARACK OBAMA.

  • 16:30 Doors open and we will project the entire Ceremony on a large screen in GOYA.
  • 16:00 The ceremony starts at and ends at 20:00 (according to a press release from Washington D.C.)
  • 20:00 Guest speakers from the different American abroad organizations. There is the POSSIBILITY the Governor Mayor of Berlin will make an appearance. THIS IS NOT CONFIRMED AT THE MOMENT!
  • 21:00 Live Music from FOLKADELIC who played at the BABYLON Theater Election Party
  • 22:30 DJ “Daddy-O” after playing Funky Soul Classics.

Tickets:  10-,€ & 6-,€ after 21:00
To reserve a ticket send a message to chair@demsinberlin.de
This is a by-partisan event all are welcomed!
There will be an after party at SURPRISE Club & Disco for those of you who find GOYA too expensive & stuffy. A shuttle vehicle will be available to transport you door to door from 22:00 till 12:00. Entrance and shuttle ride is free when you have a ticket for the Event in GOYA.

On the Internet, nobody knows you’re a dog

This is my favorite New Yorker cartoon of all time and a cartoon that I mention every time I speak with someone about the Internet. I had better post it — I need to make sure it remains a well-known cultural and geek reference point.

http://chrisabraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/nobodyknowsyoureadogontheinternet.jpg

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My New Randall Model 1

7″ Model 1 Randall Made Knife, originally uploaded by Chris Abraham.

After four years, I finally received my bespoke, hand-made, Randall Model 1 “All-Purpose Fighting Knife.” Instead of tearing right into the box, I paused and filmed a nine-minute unboxing video and took some photos of the knifeknife porn.

Driving home from Pennsylvania

I don’t know why I am smiling in the photo. Maybe because I just looked too sad. Anyway, I am back in the DC area after spending a few days in central Pennsylvania with my business partner, CEO, and — above all — best friend, Mark, as he mourns the untimely and unexpected — startling — loss of his father, Rany Harrison. Egad. This photo was taken driving home to VA from Selinsgrove, PA.

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