Author Archives: Mark Egge

About Mark Egge

Transportation planner-adjacent data scientist by day. YIMBY Shoupista on a bicycle by night. Bozeman, MT. All opinions expressed here are my own.

a flagrant bit of escapism

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Mark Egge

So: Socialism maximizes equality of opportunity — but at the expense of incentives to succeed. A capitalist economy without government is a barter economy. Given that government is necessary for capitalism (due to failures of the market economy) the question … Continue reading →

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On time and under budget

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Mark Egge

At 7:00 am this morning, the clinic’s billing department will begin work in a new office. I’m excited and proud–from lease revisions to issuing key cards, the new office space has been (more or less) my project. I’m excited about … Continue reading →

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Second thoughts about my Droid

Posted on November 15, 2009 by Mark Egge

If switching from anything other than an iPhone, I don’t doubt that I would love my Droid: it’s stylish, fast and full-featured. But given a choice between a great brilliant device (iPhone) on a dodgy network (*ahem*) and a solid … Continue reading →

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it took me two tries to remember the password for my own blog

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Mark Egge

Huh. Long time no blog. Strange–I was ——— (nicely, of course) for my ——– —- –apparently, ——- — — —– —- —– — ——– —-. I’m not sure if it’s more strange or flattering to be “found” on the internet. … Continue reading →

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My day so far:

Posted on September 12, 2009 by Mark Egge

1) Breakfast w/ J & J. Coffee, orange juice, eggs, hashbrowns, etc.2) Walk to AJ’s with J, J, T, M, M & N for second breakfast. Coffee, upside down cake, three-cup Pepsi Challenge (that one study Gladwell cites is right–none … Continue reading →

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Rockin’ in the Wind Rivers

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Mark Egge

Little known fact about me: I play a mean air guitar. My burgeoning talent generally goes unrecognized–I only play for the most choosiest of audiences. On Thursday, the spirit came upon me. And I played–like a man possessed. Played with … Continue reading →

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“Please report all suspicious activity.” Should I tell them about my calendar?

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Mark Egge

Hrm. I love traveling. Airports are like the twilight zone. There’s a disconnect between the world outside the airport and the world inside. Really, airports are magical. You go inside the airport in one place, you put your self in … Continue reading →

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“Andrew Jackson” Jihad

Posted on July 19, 2009 by Mark Egge

I put on Andrew Jackson Jihad’s “Can’t Maintain” for the drive to work this morning. And it’s been love at first listen. Mr. Jackson is a lot of The Mountain Goats–lo-fi, fast guitar, always played slightly out of tune–singing a … Continue reading →

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The Tallest Man On Earth

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Mark Egge

The Tallest Man On Earth is actually not so tall. In fact, at five foot six or so, he’s rather unpreposessing. But just wait until you hear him sing. If you haven’t listened to The Tallest Man On Earth, you … Continue reading →

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Volunteering: It Doesn’t Pay!

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Mark Egge

I suppose one needs to find the correct balance between work and … everything else. At the moment 60 hours a week seems about right. And, you’d better believe I’m getting paid for every hour I work. And that makes … Continue reading →

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