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My blog is moved 20 Feb 2012 | 10:03 am
From now on I'll be blogging from http://pydanny.com. See you there!
Two years ago today 18 Feb 2012 | 07:21 am
The PyCon tutorial on Django in Depth was ending. I had been sitting next to my friend Barbara and we got up to go when I heard a feminine voice ask: "Are you bshaurette?" I turned and it was like I g...
Silicon Beach Hackercast 16 Feb 2012 | 09:12 pm
Near the end of January of 2012 I was at the 10th Southern California Linux Exposition (SCALE 10X). I gave an Intro to Python talk, helped man the awesome Python booth, and hung out with a lot of awes...
Working on the Aú sem Mão 14 Feb 2012 | 06:29 am
One of my resolutions for 2012 is to perform an Aú sem Mão/aerial/no handed cartwheel. Ideally, I would be able to do it before PyCon US, and would perform it during the Capoeira Open Space. Speaking...
Capoeira at PyCon! 13 Feb 2012 | 05:57 am
For several years I've wanted to have a Capoeira event at PyCon US. Think of it: a lively blend of martial arts, music, dance, and nifty moves all done with and for a large crowd. Well, this year it l...
Looking to move off blogger again 10 Feb 2012 | 10:01 pm
Every once in a while I think about moving off of blogger. My favorite part about it has been the reliability of hosting from a large provider like Google. However, I'm not a fan of the changes that h...
Python Web Summit Questions needed! 9 Feb 2012 | 08:52 pm
I've been fortunate enough to land a moderating spot at the invitation only March 8th Python Web Summit that takes place at PyCon US 2012. The panel I'll be moderating is the somewhat contentious issu...
Why I like Capoeira 8 Feb 2012 | 09:20 pm
In June 2010 I started Capoeira while in Lawrence, Kansas under Celso Wills. I stopped for a few months after moving to Los Angeles in November of 2010. I picked it up again in the spring under Contra...
How to justify attending PyCon sprints 26 Jan 2012 | 08:16 am
Sad that the PyCon sprints fall on business days? Wishing you could stay but the boss/client won't let you and demands you back so 'you can work'? This is how you make it so that the sprints are somet...
Join the PyCon Early Birds program! 24 Jan 2012 | 06:16 am
First off, I want to say that me and my fiancee will be attending PyCon US this year! Hooray! Can't wait to see old friends and make new ones. I'll be chairing one of the Panels at the PyWeb Summit on...