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Hi There - Thanks for visiting Tech & Nonsense, and hope you're a fan of one or both these topics.  I'm your host here, Patrick Jordan. Here's a little about me:

Long time 'techie" and Cybersecurity guy for a living. Obsessed with smartphones. Trying hard to be good student of Buddhism and mindfulness. Austinite, former Londoner, dog lover, sports fan - especially (proper) football, tennis, and the NBA. Also love playing tennis. 

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