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Acknowledgments

My many thanks spread far and wide, across borders and time zones. However, it all begins on the home front. My endless appreciation, love, and praise for Tracy and Ronan. A guy couldnt ask for a tighter support system. Never lose your innocent curiosity for the world, Ronan. And Tracy...how is it that Im so lucky? Ill always know where to find youright by my side, ready to back me up, ready to go through hell with me. No questions. No complaints. You are the home-run hitter, tougher than anyone I know. Your unwavering strength, support, and patience, and your willingness to believe in an ideain a world much larger than the accepted normis something that simply doesnt compute with most people, even those who think theyre the smartest in the room. You are the rock upon which I stand; you are the sea upon which I float. Green eyes, the spotlight shines upon you.

Then theres Mom and Dad. What a pair! Mom has that warm smile, gentle way about her, and the unconditional love that only a mother can possess. And Dad? Hes a breed all his own. No one is more misunderstood, more underestimated, or more overlooked than him. Yet he travels this journey with the patience of Gandhi, the wisdom of the Buddha, and the divinity of Christ. Most people just dont get him, because his is a mind on a completely different level. It is my life-long goal (as it should be every sons goal) to trump you, sir. That is evolution.

Then theres the rowdy gaggle who make every family get-together a blast: Jon, Laura, little Allison, and of course, the genius of the family, Tim. This kid is an incredible talent and will one day be a famous author (check him out at [sterilized-dirt.com]). Thanks so much for making wonderful memories, you guys. Also a quick shout to all my friends and extended family for all the love and support; you continually enrich my life and keep things challenging.

With all the weepy sobby stuff out of the way, I gotta thank all the people who made this project a reality, from the initial silly idea scribbled on scraps of paper, to the bound and finished product that you hold in your hands. It all started with Lee Rickwood at Newmedia.pro, who gave me a break and got me started. Then there was the endless support from my homie, Bill Dunlop. Who says worldly philosophy cant be discussed at 5 a.m. on the way to work? And Jason Allinthanks for all the support. And many, many thanks to Marjorie McAneny for the belief in and refinement of this project early on, and also thanks to Colin Smith for his early help. A huge, Ten Ton thanks to Dan Dinicolo for all the help at the beginning and the encouragement along the way. Laura Lewin, my agent, needs endless praise and thanks for all her assistance and patience, too. And of course, lots of thanks to the Peachpit crew: Marjorie Baer, Cary Norsworthy, and Judy Ziajka. Also to Brian Brasher ([etherbrian.com]) for absolutely killer icons. Nano-phonic!

I should also take this opportunity to thank all my teachers, whether they practice the profession or not; and whether they realize theyre teaching me or not. Id like to point out a few favorites: Andrew Burke, Scott Cameron, Anna Moniz (see, I did something with my grade 9 English!), Pierre Light (cant we spend just a little more time in the shop together before you have to go?), and of course, Jean Luc Picard, Big Bobby Zed, and all my heroes.

Keep your head up and your stick on the ice. The game is still on...