<![CDATA[the McKennas - News]]>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:13:13 -0500Weebly<![CDATA[Cyber Risk - The Big Picture]]>Tue, 21 Dec 2021 03:26:20 GMThttps://www.themckennas.net/news/cyber-risk-the-big-picturePosted to LinkedIn and Medium (full post)
]]><![CDATA[Cyber Risk. By Analogy.]]>Tue, 21 Dec 2021 03:23:59 GMThttps://www.themckennas.net/news/cyber-risk-by-analogyPosted to LinkedIn:
]]><![CDATA[SPM 50!]]>Mon, 15 Mar 2021 19:49:47 GMThttps://www.themckennas.net/news/spm-50
Click here for the SPM 50 webpage.
]]><![CDATA[ZePpeLiN Video]]>Thu, 24 Sep 2020 13:09:49 GMThttps://www.themckennas.net/news/zeppelin-videoAdded a video of the ZePpeLiN - I did a lunchtime talk on it "at" work.]]><![CDATA[The Tater Tot Gun!]]>Tue, 28 Apr 2020 06:01:36 GMThttps://www.themckennas.net/news/the-minispudHave been fixin' to build a spud gun and relive the excitement of seeing tubers launched into the sky through a mildly controlled explosion.  In researching the latest in Potato Gun technology, I came across this gem.  Elise and I built it one afternoon.
]]><![CDATA[The Last Day of Sean's "sabbatical"]]>Tue, 05 Nov 2019 13:13:15 GMThttps://www.themckennas.net/news/the-last-day-of-seans-sabbaticalWhen it's the last day of your "sabbatical," which also falls on Halloween, you need to wrap up with a bang!
Blame this guy, although I tried to take a less dangerous spin on the design:
​www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10219049143566928&set=a.10201562158083220&type=3&theater
]]><![CDATA[Cruisin' Round!]]>Mon, 20 Feb 2017 04:27:56 GMThttps://www.themckennas.net/news/cruisin-roundGot the car ready for the real deal today.  Addressed a few issues that cropped up during the initial road tests.  Dashboard installed and ignition mounted.  Got my driver ready to go and we took the car to a play date a few blocks away.  Rolling in style!  Check it.
Still so much to do, which is fine since I love it.  Wiring needs to be cleaned up, "gas" pedal mounted (that's a big one for the driver!), braking system built and installed, a fair bit of wood work to improve the look - a cross between an indy car and a 911.  Interior finishing, etc.  And paint - gonna be bada$$.
]]><![CDATA[Success!]]>Mon, 06 Feb 2017 02:06:50 GMThttps://www.themckennas.net/news/successFootage from one of the first road-test runs of the car project!  (I'm holding the "gas" pedal, which is to be installed.)  All tolled, a rewarding success.  Motor/drivetrain puts out great torque, and it looks like top speed will be pretty quick.  Glad there will be a brake!  Some tweaks to make based on these dry runs, and a lot of fun ahead to get it fully road ready.  Drivers wanted!
]]><![CDATA[Just Like Ridin' a Bike]]>Sat, 05 Sep 2015 21:52:25 GMThttps://www.themckennas.net/news/just-like-ridin-a-bikeMark you calendars ladies and gentlemen, September 5, 2015 --- Elise learns to ride a bike!  Two-wheel pedal.  In about an hour!  Sure, she had logged a fair bit of time on her balance bike, but we never thought she'd master the pedal bike so quickly.  Check her out!
]]><![CDATA[Sadie]]>Sun, 16 Aug 2015 21:48:44 GMThttps://www.themckennas.net/news/sadie
As many of you know, Sadie was very sick recently, and despite her incredible resilience, we ended up helping her to a more peaceful place - one that she so deeply deserved. Thank you to everyone who expressed sympathies and realized what a special dog she was.  She will never be forgotten and will always hold a very special place in our hearts, especially Sean's (she was his first dog).  In lieu of going on and on, we have a tribute video:
]]>