Author Archives: sandinak

Been a long time…

Posted on November 6, 2026 by sandinak

So I lost the database to this instance some time ago .. and finally spent the time to see if I can recover it. I have a claude sub and pointed it at the problem and it resolved something i … Continue reading →

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7 Years of Showchoir

Posted on June 16, 2022 by sandinak

Thought i’d post some public images from shows past 😉

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A Little History

Posted on February 1, 2021 by sandinak

So .. haven’t been as good about updating this .. but thought I’d start to do that more often. For the last 3 years .. I’ve been involved with the Poquoson High School Show Choir .. Evolution. My son asked … Continue reading →

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ArtNET vs sACN .. and Wifi

Posted on January 31, 2021 by sandinak

So gonna start posting more of this .. but did some testing of sACN vs ArtNET when using unicast over wifi .. didn’t really see any appreciable difference between them. sACN would be *Great* if we could use multicast .. … Continue reading →

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Branson’s Rules for Ansible

Posted on January 10, 2018 by sandinak

So i’ve been asked this a few times now .. “So you have experience with ansible.. what are some things you recommend when using it?” I thought i’d try to codify the answer here.. in no particular order:  leverage inventory … Continue reading →

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Wireless at GMHG

Posted on July 12, 2016 by sandinak

TL;DR : Outdoor Distributed Wireless from Cell Service is possible! Summary Every year, I goto the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games for a wonderous 10 day vacation in a remote-ish part of the NC Blueridge Mountains.  Because of the location, getting … Continue reading →

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Partners in Business at Utah State

Posted on February 26, 2014 by sandinak

So I was asked to speak at Partners in Business Information Technology Conference at Utah State University.  I was honored to be the closing Keynote speaker.  I had an amazing time and met some wonderful people. This trip was amazing. … Continue reading →

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LISA 13

Posted on November 13, 2013 by sandinak

So I had a grand time teaching ( and speaking ) at LISA this year.  Made some new friends, saw some old ones and really enjoyed being a part of such a wonderful group and idea.  I have been invited … Continue reading →

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Shootout is ON!

Posted on May 11, 2012 by sandinak

Please meet at the hotel at 10am. We’ll be leaving from there!  

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I’m christian unless you’re gay

Posted on April 3, 2012 by sandinak

So I read this fantastic response to this original post called “I’m Christian unless you’re gay”.  What a fantastic read.  Earlier in my life, I was in a christian band.  Somewhat surprising if you know that I was at the … Continue reading →

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