http://solidus.systemsSolidX's Super Shitposting Siteen_GB60http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssSolidus Systems Bloghttp://solidus.systems/blog/posts/the-second-election-of-donald-trumpAfter 8 years, 2 impeachments, and 1 insurrection, the nation once again faces a Donald Trump presidency. I'm not scared or shocked. I'm furious.Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:32:11 -0500http://solidus.systems/blog/posts/musings-ahead-of-the-2024-us-presidential-electionEvery 4 years the US goes through a worse election than the last. In the lead up to the 2024 presidential election I offer some musings for this involved in this shit show.Wed, 30 Oct 2024 02:16:26 -0400http://solidus.systems/blog/posts/solid-rail-disaster-tour-2023-pre-departure-panicA weeks long cross-country tour sounds like a dream, but last second developments made getting there a nightmare.Thu, 06 Apr 2023 03:06:13 -0400http://solidus.systems/blog/posts/announcing-the-solid-rail-disaster-tour-2023Announcing the Solid Rail Disaster Tour 2023! A slightly delayed account of how my vacation became a cross country tour which became a logistical nightmare.Mon, 27 Mar 2023 01:31:11 -0400http://solidus.systems/blog/posts/notes-from-the-solid-rail-diaster-tour-2023-san-jose-caMon, 20 Mar 2023 19:21:06 -0400http://solidus.systems/blog/posts/nitro-pepsi-a-clever-idea-lacking-in-executionToday I bring you my first soda review in ages, Nitro Pepsi. It's a novel yet disappointing experience all at once.Mon, 11 Apr 2022 01:20:45 -0400http://solidus.systems/blog/posts/servergate-part-5-finance-and-the-machineThe systems are restored after a 5 day long outage but that doesn't mean everything has been resolved. Old grudges emerge to prevent the full resolution of Servergate.Fri, 29 Oct 2021 17:26:59 -0400http://solidus.systems/blog/posts/servergate-part-4-devops-is-unbreakableAfter a 5 day long outage, all of our services have finally been restored but the Grim Reaper doesn't like to be cheated. More trouble lies ahead on the horizon.Wed, 05 May 2021 19:49:00 -0400http://solidus.systems/blog/posts/coke-with-coffee-a-surprising-combinationA couple of weeks ago my friend was visiting nearby and left me a bunch of soda to review. But it was also coffee. Let's review the entire Coca-Cola with Coffee line of drinks!Mon, 26 Apr 2021 18:20:47 -0400http://solidus.systems/blog/posts/servergate-part-3-root-cause-analysisAfter surviving a week of critical hardware and staffing failures, it's finally time to relax with some weekend work. I finally find some time to think about why Servergate happened in the first place.Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:52:56 -0400http://solidus.systems/blog/posts/lets-review-hot-pot-flavored-chipsAfter quickly realizing that I'll review any snacks given to me in bulk, my friend set me up with some sadistically spicy potato chips.Mon, 05 Apr 2021 02:54:13 -0400http://solidus.systems/blog/posts/servergate-part-2-electric-boogalooA perfect storm of hardware failures and absent workers carries on in to its second day. Will my sanity hold out or will Servergate get the best of me?Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:09:47 -0400http://solidus.systems/blog/posts/a-soda-and-potato-chip-reviewA friend was so kind as to bring me tribute while in the neighborhood. So I have repaid them with a review of a variety of potato chip & soda flavors.Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:42:52 -0400http://solidus.systems/blog/posts/servergate-part-1-automata-perimortemThe hardware failures and gross mismanagement leading up to the Servergate Incident would go on to shape my views on my job and this career.Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:20:12 -0400http://solidus.systems/blog/posts/recreating-a-70-day-trip-from-new-york-to-japanWhat if we had all the time and money necessary to go on the kind of vacation the rich enjoyed at the turn of the 20th century? I'm about to to find out.Sat, 13 Mar 2021 18:10:50 -0500http://solidus.systems/blog/posts/ariake-yokohama-harbour-kit-kat-reviewA bit of a deep dive in to the history of Ariake Yokohama Harbour Chestnut flavored Kit Kat.Sat, 27 Feb 2021 20:27:26 -0500http://solidus.systems/blog/posts/on-the-second-impeachment-and-acquittal-of-donald-trumpTrump acquitted for inciting an insurrection, just means insurrection is now acceptable behavior. Doom.Sat, 13 Feb 2021 22:53:09 -0500http://solidus.systems/blog/posts/lets-review-a-suitcase-full-of-kit-katsBefore the world locked down for the pandemic, I acquired a suitcase full of Kit Kats from Japan. After months of procrastination I will finally review them.Thu, 17 Dec 2020 02:16:23 -0500http://solidus.systems/blog/posts/what-ever-happened-to-that-photo-bookIn a simpler time when we were allowed to gather in person, I had created some photobooks. Some people inquired about buying them. This is the tale of why they're nowhere to be found.Thu, 26 Nov 2020 18:06:54 -0500http://solidus.systems/blog/posts/anime-in-real-life-tonikawa-in-nara-01Episode 8 of Tonikaku Kawaii is set in Nara! So I dug through my archives for the real life version of how they depict the Great Buddha statue.Tue, 24 Nov 2020 21:02:14 -0500http://solidus.systems/blog/posts/i-came-close-to-being-arrested-yesterday-for-denouncing-fascistsAs the election draws closer and Trump's supporters try to stir up trouble in New York City, the NYPD chose to side with fascism and somehow I got caught in the thick of it.Mon, 02 Nov 2020 18:46:55 -0500http://solidus.systems/blog/posts/i-sense-another-kit-kat-postYou ever just open your mailbox and find Kit Kats? Not only is that the dream, but it's also my reality because I know the coolest people. Excuse me while I review a variety of British Kit Kat flavors.Thu, 08 Oct 2020 21:56:43 -0400http://solidus.systems/blog/posts/sorry-japan-is-not-planning-to-cover-half-of-your-travel-expensesJapan is not reimbursing half of your travel expenses despite what viral travel articles may be reporting.Sun, 24 May 2020 19:08:00 -0400http://solidus.systems/blog/posts/anime-retrospective-2010s-editionAll of your "Best Anime of the Decade" lists are wrong, so here's mine!Mon, 20 Jan 2020 05:52:34 -0500http://solidus.systems/blog/posts/pop-out-gallery-part-2I faked it until I made it! Here's the rousing outcome of my first time showing my photography in person. Will I transcend the mask and maybe become an artist?Mon, 11 Nov 2019 22:48:23 -0500