The Third Degree: Personal

GoBama! »

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A Sunday Drive in Brazil »

During our recent vacation in Brazil, I had the pleasure of going for a ride in a Ferrari 550 Maranello. Not just a spin around the block, but a Read More »

Bicycles For Sale »

I've finally broken down and decided to sell both of my bicycles. I've been putting it off for years now, but I can't justify keeping them both any longer. I've been wanting to purchase a new road bike for quite some time and finally decided to take the plunge. I'm still on the fence about... Read More »

Do Not Call At Work List »

Most people have had a Monster.com or CareerBuilder.com account at one point in our careers, so the idea of a staffing recruiter or head-hunter contacting you about a position (that most likely is not your speciality) isn't that foreign. But, over the past week I've been contacted by these people, not once, no... Read More »

A Brief Hiatus »

Ever since my short stint with Pneumonia, I've been in and out of doctors offices with sinus infections, the flu, and various other ailments. Personally, I thought I was a goner, but I'm still here (to many's chagrin). In what litt... Read More »

Pneumonia Strikes »

I woke up around 11am on Saturday morning (9/1/07) with a scratchy throat and some congestion, but not all that different from any morning for a person with allergies. The woman had gone to her parent's house, and I had planned on spending the day catching up on some tasks I had been putting off for a whi... Read More »

iPhone Kills My Productivity »

I've promised to post a follow up article on "An Event Apart Seattle, Day Two" as well as an article on the state of Accessibility, but I can't seem to peal myself away from the iPhone long enough to blog. I will hopefully be posting on these topics some time this week... In other news: I'm worki... Read More »

One Week With The iPhone »

I know everyone says "they've been waiting a long time for the iPhone," but over the past 7 years I have avoided buying an iPod and avoided (as best as possible) upgrading to the latest mobile phone... Let me explain. In late 1999 / early 2000, I was working for Cingular and we heard rumors that Apple wa... Read More »

An Event Apart: Hotel Room Adventures »

I had a funny feeling something was going to go wrong during this trip. I avoided everything possible. I packed only what was needed and carried on my luggage, I even made sure not to bring fluids in containers larger than 3 oz. Is there a law of the universe that forbids everything going as planned when traveling? ... Read More »

Off to An Event Apart Seattle »

Well, I'm attending An Event Apart Seattle , courtesy of the man , and I thought... Read More »

WINNIE Gets Labeled, UK Style »

After moving back to Philadelphia and getting my PA plates, I was finally able to order a British plate for the front of my car. I'm not one for vanity plates, but in this case, I don't mind.

WINNIE, as in Winnie Cooper from the Wonder Years. I had ... Read More »

It's Good To Be Home »

After 4 1/2 months, I finally can drive around Philadelphia and not feel like a tourist. Goodbye Virginia license plates, I will never see you again.

After a whole day sitting at the PennDOT... Read More »

Latest Posts

• GoBama! (Nov 4, 2008 - 8:14am)
• A Sunday Drive in Brazil (Aug 13, 2008 - 1:30am)
• Bicycles For Sale (Mar 15, 2008 - 7:30pm)
• Alphabet Soup: Understanding Accessibility [Part I] (Feb 26, 2008 - 10:56pm)
• Do Not Call At Work List (Feb 16, 2008 - 3:02am)

About The Third Degree

The Third Degree is James Van Arsdale III's personal blog. Topics covered will range from web design and development techniques to rants about cabs hitting cyclists, and everything in-between. I encourage all to join in on the discussions, or contact me directly.