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One Laptop Per Child News (Free subscription) | 12/17/2008
For a great overview of One Laptop Per Rwandan Child, check out this video from Worldfocus correspondent Martin Seemungal who traveled to Rwamagana, Rwanda to check out the OLPC pilot there: Thanks to OLPC intern, Brian Jordan for the tip. Also, you might want to check out his XO Laptops Arriving at Nonko post for more images of the Rwandan OLPC pilot activities.
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Fox News (Free subscription) | 11/25/2008
The Colorado Rockies have added five coaches to their staff, including former manager Don Baylor as hitting coach. The team also brought in Jim Tracy to serve as the bench coach and Rich Dauer as third base coach. Jim Wright becomes the bullpen coach and Brian Jordan will be the strength and conditioning coach. Baylor was the first manager in Rockies history, leading the team from 1993-98.
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NY Daily News (Free subscription) | 10/30/2008
As he runs through the concrete canyons of Manhattan, the Rev. Brian Jordan plans a quiet prayer Sunday, when he runs in the New York City Marathon, for the workers who died creating the skyline above.
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Times of the Internet (Free subscription) | 10/19/2008
HOUSTON, Oct. 19 (UPI) -- The Houston Dynamo, two-time defending MLS Cup champion, clinched the Western Conference regular season crown Saturday, beating the Los Angeles Galaxy 3-0. After LA's Brian Jordan scored an own-goal, Dwayne De Rosario and Brian Ching each scored a goal -- De Rosario scoring his 50th MLS goal. Making four saves, Houston goalkeeper Pat Onstad earned his 50th MLS shutout. Copyright...
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Merry Swankster (Free subscription) | 10/06/2008
[A Place To Bury Strangers @ Monolith] Monday, October 6 Red, White & Blues - Obama fundraiser @ Boulder Theater Tuesday, October 7 Anberlin @ Ogden Theater Brian Jordan Trio @ Fox Theatre A Cursive Memory @ Marquis Theater Nikka Costa @ Bluebird Theater We Are Wolves @ Larimer Lounge Wild Sweet Orange @ Soiled Dove Wednesday, October 8 Akimbo @ Hi-Dive Dayglo Abortions @ Marquis Theater Guitar Shorty...
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BlogXilla.com (Free subscription) | 09/23/2008
I wish I may I wish I might have the wish I wish tonight. Well that’s exactly what happened for 2 kids in the Make-A-Wish foundation named Emily and Jack. T-Boz & former Atl Brave Brian Jordan will be celebrity servers here in Atlanta serving Emily and Jack’s Ice Cream combinations. The Creations were made using [...]
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Georgia Bankruptcy Blog (Free subscription) | 09/22/2008
In a previous post , I mentioned the bankruptcy case of Atlanta builder/developer Stephen Macauley. See also this post about his business partner Brian Jordan. Macauley filed a Chapter 7 petition reflecting that he had $131 million in personal debt, ,uch of which was business related debt. In a follow-up article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle entitled " Builder’s Bankruptcy Was ‘Greatest Learning...
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Providence Journal (Free subscription) | 09/16/2008
PROVIDENCE -- The trial of two former Roger Williams Medical Center executives on federal corruption charges continues today with Brian Jordan, a former lobbyist for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, expected to return to the witness stand....
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Georgia Bankruptcy Blog (Free subscription) | 08/30/2008
As we get closer to foreclosure day next week, the Chapter 11 filings are coming in. Friday, Chapter 11 petitions were filed by the Le Jardin community developer. The principal in Le Jardin and related entities, an upscale development located in South Fulton along Highway 92, Campbellton-Fairburn Highway, is former Braves player Brian Jordan. The filing comes after a Chapter 11 filing by Jordan's...
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CentOS, Linux and Operating Systems (Free subscription) | 08/19/2008
Brian Jordan writes “For 48 hours during the weekend of August 29-31 at the OLPC Physics Game Jam Boston, game developers will compete in teams of 2-4 to design and implement a physics-based game for the One Laptop per Child XO laptop. There are prize categories for indie, professional, and remote developers (Ludum Dare style). [...]
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CentOS, Linux and Operating Systems (Free subscription) | 07/24/2008
Brian Jordan and other readers sent in word that Google has taken the wraps off Knol, its expert-written challenger to Wikipedia. (We discussed Knol when it was announced last year.) Wired has an in-depth look. Knol’s distinctions from Wikipedia are that authors are identified by their real names (and verified), and that they can share [...]
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Faith and Fear in Flushing (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
Terry Pendleton tied the Terry Pendleton game. Tied it. Didn't win it. When it was lost, 22 games remained to do something. Mike Scioscia tied the Mike Scioscia game. Tied it. Didn't win it. When it was lost, a veritable best-of-three series remained to do something. Brian Jordan's second home run put the Braves ahead, but the Mets had a half-inning to do something. Luis Sojo put the Yankees ahead,...
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Blue Heaven (Free subscription) | 07/14/2008
Above is a 1998 Topps Baseball card featuring former Dodger Brian Jordan . He was one of a handful of athletes to have played in both the NFL and MLB .
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Ax to the Road (Free subscription) | 06/27/2008
The Timbers' attack got a big boost today with the addition of Brian Jordan, who is now officially on loan to the Boys in Green. Jordan joined the club last night, flying in from L.A. in time for tonight's Fox Soccer Channel match against Carolina. Portland is due for an offensive surge as it is, so BJ back should only hasten that. Ray Burse is due in today, which completes the travel party for this...
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Daily Intelligencer - New York Magazine (Free subscription) | 05/27/2008
Um, adorableness. Photo: Kevin's Friendster Page Remember last week, when we got all mad at Brooklynite Brian Jordan for stealing our sex rescue fantasy when he got saved from drowning by a mysterious, hot surfer dude? Well, the Daily News tracked down the anonymous hero, and it turns out he is just as adorable as we'd hoped! Through the magic of Friendster , they turned up this picture of Kevin Campion,...
