Author Archives: Brian

About Brian

Engineer. Aviator. Educator. Scientist.

Lean Thinking, Linux, and IT Technology

Posted on June 16, 2006 by Brian

I’ve been listening to the second edition of “Lean Thinking”, released in audio format on CD. It helps burn the miles commuting in California. My kids listened to about 30 seconds before declaring the speaker monotone and boring. Yes, well.. … Continue reading →

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FAFSA, EFC, and Taxes

Posted on May 4, 2006 by Brian

This blog entry has been moved and updated to the Increa Technology Wiki. FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. EFC stands for Expected Family Contribution. They’re terms any parent sending a kid to college knows very well. … Continue reading →

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Get Out of My Knickers

Posted on April 24, 2006 by Brian

I read Jonathon S. Aronie’s commentary in the March 20, 2006 issue of Federal Computer Weekly: Has anyone noticed that it has become more difficult to be a vendor on the General Services Administration schedule contracts lately? … [A] client … Continue reading →

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Moral Dilemmas

Posted on April 23, 2006 by Brian

Being the season of taxes and college applications, four dilemmas have recently been on my mind. The High School provides an official record saying zero absences. This is required by colleges to compare against the claim on applications. Reality was … Continue reading →

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Shoot the Round Dial

Posted on April 21, 2006 by Brian

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