Michael Torbert

VaultPress

Michael — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:24:49 +0000

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Cory Miller’s WordCamp Chicago Presentation

Michael — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:54:47 +0000

Everyone’s favorite iThemes owner gave a profound and inspiring presentation about the trials of owning your own WordPress-based enterprise. I saw a lot of parallels to my own experiences as a WordPress entrepreneur in his talk, and certainly took away a lot from it. To those who attended, it was a very moving experience.

Take a look at the video where we show our appreciation:

On the topic of WordCamp, make sure you’re keeping up with the latest WordCamp Raleigh news… we’ve been away in Chicago but will continue to post slideshows, videos, pictures, recaps, etc at wordcampraleigh.com.

Cory Miller loves his All in One SEO Pack shirt!

Michael — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:16:18 +0000

Cory Miller (of iThemes and webdesign.com) wearing his All in One SEO Pack shirt. Cory told me he likes this one better since this is his normal face. Which picture do you like better, this one or the one from WordCamp?

All in One SEO Pack 1.6.11

Michael — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:13:38 +0000

Just released All in One SEO Pack 1.6.11

More WordCamp Raleigh

Michael — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 06:09:29 +0000

Two more mentions of WordCamp Raleigh…

All in One SEO Pack – Pro Version update

Michael — Sun, 30 May 2010 23:30:09 +0000

All in One SEO Pack – Pro Version updated along with the free version.

WordCamp Raleigh 2010 thoughts

Michael — Sun, 30 May 2010 20:29:55 +0000

Some mini thoughts on WordCamp Raleigh

Remembering a Marine

Michael — Sun, 30 May 2010 19:16:25 +0000

Remembering a Marine…step by step. http://nyti.ms/c5TgVM

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WordCamp

Michael — Sat, 29 May 2010 17:26:34 +0000

WordCamp closing thoughts by my favorite WordPress Developer.

Michael Torbert at WordCamp Raleigh

Michael — Sat, 29 May 2010 00:34:15 +0000

Somebody’s got to keep on top of things! http://www.flickr.com/photos/ansimation/4646048912/

WordCamp Raleigh 2010 Pictures

Michael — Fri, 28 May 2010 10:18:17 +0000

A bunch more really good photos from WordCamp Raleigh http://www.flickr.com/photos/ansimation/

WordPress 3.0 RC1

Michael — Fri, 28 May 2010 04:59:28 +0000

WordPress 3.0 RC1 released tonight.

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WordCamp Raleigh

Michael — Fri, 28 May 2010 04:06:05 +0000

WordCamp 2010

Waiting for Virginia Tech Football to start

Michael — Fri, 28 May 2010 01:30:43 +0000

I’m getting antsy waiting for football season to start so I can watch us beat Boise State at Fedex!

Favorite WordCamp 2010 picture

Michael — Thu, 27 May 2010 23:59:58 +0000

I’m trying to decide which picture from WordCamp last weekend is my favorite. There are so many great ones but it has to be either this one of Matt Danner or this other that I like the best. Matt Danner (who works for Cory Miller at iThemes) is a great photographer, but somehow always managers to end up in great shots himself!

WordCamp Raleigh went well

Michael — Thu, 27 May 2010 23:42:33 +0000

Check out the WordCamp pictures from this year’s WordCamp Raleigh!

iPad converted to PADD

Michael — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 06:04:24 +0000

In Star Trek, they had (or will have?) these little hand-held devices called PADDs, or Personal Access Display Device.

My iPad (iPADD?) my not be made up of isolinear circuits, but it’s enough to satisfy my Star Trek geekiness. You’ll want to take a look at the full size versions of the images below to get the full effect.

My Blog Could Beat Up Your Blog

Michael — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:12:50 +0000

Today I received a couple iThemes shirts from Cory Miller of webdesign.com. Add this to my lot of other WordPress shirts from the official WordPress shop, and I’m getting quite the collection of WordPress gear. I’m always up for more WordPress gear/attire, so if you’re aware of any others, please let me know!

iThemes Michael Torbert

Fellow Semper Fi WordPress geek, Steve Mortiboy, likes his iThemes WordPress shirt as well…

iThemes Steve Mortiboy

Comparing Video from Kodak Zi8 and Nikon D5000

Michael — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 00:51:56 +0000

I’ve taken videos from both my Kodak Zi8 and my Nikon D5000, but I wanted to see how they compared side by side… literally. For this example, I held (sorry about the shaking) both cameras next to each other and recorded Steve Mortiboy driving a Dodge Charger around a circle a few times.

Kodak Zi8:

Nikon D5000:

House to Approve Bill without Voting

Michael — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 02:31:17 +0000

Hey Guys,

I am sending this letter to a few friends. This is as critical as it is unbelievable.:

Several days ago, house rules chairwoman Louise Slaughter began preparing a rule that would consider the Senate health care bill as passed in the House of Representatives without the House actually having to vote for it. That’s right. The house is planning to approve a bill without voting on it!

According to radio talk show host Mark Levin:

“Republicans now expect Democrats to pass health care through the House with a trick only Capitol Hill could dream up: approving the Senate bill without voting on it. “Democrats will vote on a separate bill that includes language stating that the original Senate bill is ‘deemed passed.’ So by voting for the first bill — a reconciliation measure to fix certain things in the Senate bill — that will automatically pass the second bill — the original Senate bill — without a separate roll call taking place”.

According to Congressman Eric Cantor:

“Most of us who grew up in U.S. government class realize that in order for a bill to become law, both houses of Congress have to vote on it.”House Republican Whip Eric Cantor Fox News’ “America Live” March 12, 2010…

Visit these links for more information (If the links are still working):

List Of Undecided Democrat Representatives

Cancor Discusses Slaughter Rule

Recent Mark Levin Radio Shows

Levin Radion Show 3-12-2010

Believe me, I wish I was wrong or misinformed. Every American, whether Democrat, Republican or Independent, should be outraged by the tactic that is being planned by the house. But don’t take my word for it. Research it on your own. I have included several informative links.

Unfortunately websites appear to be hacked and information is being scrubbed from the Internet as quickly as it is posted. If any of the below links do not work, that is probably why.

Our health care system is the best in the world. Still, it can be improved. There is much fraud in Medicare and Medicaid. Tort reform is badly needed. The cost of prescriptions can be reduced. Instead of opening the floor to debate, the Senate needs to start over and involve all our Senators, not just a select few. The same goes for the House. This bill needs to be scrapped. It is nothing but a wealth redistribution bill.

Please take the time to immediately call AND write the representatives that are undecided on this issue. Please also ask as many other s to do the same as possible.

President Obama has postponed the start of his vacation from March 18 until March 21. The weekend of March 19-21 will be critical. There is nothing more important than letting Congress know how you feel. If this bill passes, it will fundamentally and permanently change our country.

The above is from an email I received today from my father.

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