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Just a quick announcement that my second book is now available:

http://pragmaticprogrammer.com/titles/ctelec/index.html

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A Peek at Computer Electronics

Are you a programmer or computer enthusiast? Do you feel comfortable with methods, functions, and variables? Do you wish you knew more about how the computer made it all work? Now you can. From basic electronics to advanced computer hardware, you’ll learn the magic behind the gear that makes it all run.

If you’re into tinkering, or ever thought about it, this book explains the basics of how it all works.

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My first book is still available too:

http://pragmaticprogrammer.com/titles/ctrubyqt/index.html

I’m not a huge NFL/Colts fan, but I will watch the games if I have time. I follow the Colts passively, if you will. But when the wife was offered some free tickets to the season opener from one of her vendors - sure, we’ll go.

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Celeb and I decided to wrap up the summer by laboring away on the house.
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Is it just me, or does Indiana have too many speciality license plates? Do other states have this many plates? Here’s just a small sample:

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