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Tuesday, 18th March 2008

Consistent Hashing. Beautifully clear explanation of consistent hashing, a simple technique that allows you to add new caching servers to a cluster without re-hashing your keys and hence invalidating all of your caches. 1 1 am

Open Tech 2008—5th July in London. Awesome—I still have happy memories of the last Open Tech (back in 2005), very excited about this one. Once again, it’s only a fiver to get in. 0 1:03 am

The T.S.S Earnslaw

Queenstown, a photoset

Queenstown is one of the most popular tourist destinations in New Zealand, thanks to the combination of beautiful scenery and death-defying activities. We stuck to white water rafting, followed by a pleasant cruise across the lake in a steamer and horse trekking at Walter Peak station.

9:49 am / 45 photos


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Dinosaur beachWaterfallWaterfallThat daft bungy jumpRemarkable NatRestaurantRainbowThe RemarkablesNatEaten by a giant kiwi!IMG_9565Wine tastingWine Tastes in QueenstownPavlovaPreparationWrappedA Fergburger!Boarding the steamerLakesideMansionChasing the ducksHighland cowSleepy cowHorseHorses

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