The Tangled Web and Other Works of Michael J. A forum to discuss and promote the writings of Michael J. Cain and whatever else I feel like talking about. Sunday, April 10, 2011. The Tangled Web has pretty much run its course. I have recently finished a new book, so keep an eye out here for announcements as it gets picked up and goes to press. Please check it out and let me know what you think.

Software Engineer - Kernel - September 2011 to September 2016. Implemented prctl system calls to allow userspace code direct access to system page data, greatly reducing the amount of CPU context switching required for common tasks. Automated quarterly merge and sync process of thousands of upstream Linux and FOSS patches into internal mainline kernel branch, reducing sync time from a week to 3 days. Patched critical open source vulnerabilities with a short turnaround time.

Sunday, November 27, 2011. And We All Float On. A few snaps of this years parade prep. Got there too late to really explore like I wanted to. Monday, October 31, 2011. In keeping with the spirit of Halloween and the macabre - a trip through Cimetiere du Pere Lachais in Paris. Tuesday, October 11, 2011.

I never met the man. I was only in a room with him once. Take it to the Stage. The incredible Dave Chappelle backstage at Radio City Music Hall. Congrats to this lovely woman.

Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Thinking Critically Without Killing Creativity. Critical thinking is wonderful tool for progress. It helps guide us to make better decisions and avoid pitfalls. But it can also be a destructive force for ideation and creativity. The trick is how to harness it. Tuesday, August 8, 2017.