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So, I have been working at my new job for just over 3 weeks now. In that time I set up a subversion server for source control, LAP (LAMP minus the MySQL) server for creating proofs of concepts for the work I will be doing, learned how to parse form data from PDF forms in two different ways, learned how to dynamically populate PDF forms and not allow changes to be saved using Adobe Reader, started setting up a TRAC server and started working with MSSQL in my PHP. Oh and I managed to get a Mac on order so I will not be left in the Windows world during the day. Also, today my name has been stuck to the outside of my office door.

Last Friday, Gaila and I went to see the Soweto Gospel Choir(warning, embedded music) at Stephen's. I scored 2 free tickets during my employee orientation. While there we ran into Pastor Fritz. He invited us to participate in an interview Monday night at church for the national organization to evaluate funding. Gaila didn't make it, but I went and learned that Pastor Fritz has officially put in his resignation to end his term this coming summer. He is going to stay around the Ames area, however.

LANFEST is coming up really quick. It will be on Friday, April 6th at 7:00 in the Howe Hall atrium. We'll have a Wii or two as well has loaner iMacs from Apple in case you don't have a beefy enough machine. The event is free for everyone as it is an official "This is Your April" event. It seems this semester is coming to an end very quickly, after LANFEST it is another week until VEISHEA and then the week after that is dead week and the week after that is finals. At least I am no longer a student and don't have to worry about finals anymore, but I will still play a role in organizing LANFEST and VEISHEA.

Today, I bought tickets to go to see Lewis Black at the Civic Center in Des Moines for April 14th. A little bit on the pricey side, but probably worth it. I'll be going with Colin and Brett. Unfortunately, Gaila will be at Conclave.