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Title: My Blog
Publisher: alekseyruk
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After 24 incredible years of scientific innovation, collaboration, and growth, I'm officially retiring. It's been an amazing journey—starting with Molecular Probes and continuing through Invitrogen, Life Technologies, and Thermo Fisher Scientific. I'm grateful for every moment, every challenge, and every colleague who made it memorable.As I close this chapter, I'm looking forwar...
Last Sunday, I stepped away from uptime dashboards and server configs to embrace something far more primal: fire, cast iron, and the slow alchemy of plov. The Big Green Egg was my cauldron, and the backyard—my open-air kitchen.🧅 The Foundation: Onions FirstIt all began with onions. Lots of them. Sliced into half-moons and tossed into a preheated cast iron Dutch oven set directl...
Upgrading my home networkJun 25, 2025
This past weekend’s gloomy weather gave me the perfect excuse to dive into a tech upgrade I’d been meaning to tackle. The result? ADSelfService Plus is now fully integrated into my home network.For those unfamiliar, this powerful...
I’ve added a new feature to my websiteMay 20, 2025
I just added a powerful new feature to my website, powered by BetterStack, that gives real-time insight into my website, router, and outdoor camera uptime. Now, visitors can see at a glance whether everything is running smoothly, ensuring transparency and reliability. BetterStack’s...
Silver Falls hikeMay 9, 2025
Last Sunday, with clear skies and perfect hiking weather, I set off on a journey through one of Oregon’s most spectacular natural treasures—Silver Falls State Park. The Trail of Ten Falls, known for its breathtaking scenery, promised an unforgettable experience, and it certainly delivered.I managed to see eight of the ten waterfalls, each unique...
