Frequently Asked Questions

Why are you named Cobalt Duck?

Because 'Anatidae in #0020C2' just sounds pretentious.

Seriously, why Cobalt Duck?

Cobalt is an interesting element and a pleasant color. Duck is an old college nickname of mine, long story. Plus, my actual name was already taken as a domain, by an 'underground R&B' band. Check out wadelove.com, they're not bad.

Who are you?

In some ways I am just another rookie software developer who wanted a place on the web to experiment, show off, and make use of. In other ways, I am completely diffent, because I can make jokes in hex color codes.

I got that hex color joke. What should I do?

Embrace your inner geek. Welcome.

So who is it that is frequently asking these questions?

You asked. That is good enough, isn't it?

Favorite Links

More than just a few of my bookmarks that I have externalized, these sites are suggested viewing, assuming you share an interest.

• Suspicious of that forwarded email? Try truthorfiction.com
• History and information on naval ships: Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships
• Get outdoors, see new places, find hidden treasure: geocaching.com
• The two best USCGAux Flotillas in the world! In Sackets Harbor and Cincinnati
• More to come regarding Robocode
• Has the Large Hadron Collider destroyed the world yet?

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