Daniel A. Bauer

I’ve Lived: Kentucky, Ohio, N. Carolina, Toronto, Nebraska
Married happily to: Jessica
One great kid: Jaidon
Occupation: Data Security Engineer
Industry: Telecommunications
Affiliations: Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Nebraska
Favorite color, Make of first vehicle, Mother’s Maiden name: Do you really think I want you answering all my password questions? :)

Married

I was married in October 2009 to Jessica Chilese. We have one son, Jaidon. As any any family guy knows–these two are my pride and joy, and the focus of most of my time.

Cooking

I enjoy cooking, often in conjuction with entertaining. I have elite skills on the grill and smoker, but I can hold my own in the kitchen, too.

Camping

I like camping. Spending a lot of computer time in my job, I’m growing to appreciate the wide open spaces much more than ever.

Cars

Ever since I was a little kid I liked cars. Fast, noisy, sleek, fun. I’ve been to the Indianapolis 500 and watched countless races on TV.

Cinema

I watch lots of movies. I had a film studies course in high school, and I’ve been visting theaters, renting, and catching movies just about every week since then. I enjoy Leone, Scorcese, Copola, Cameron, Tarantino, Lucas, Wachowski, and many, many, more.

Pets

I’ve owned fish, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs and a parrot. My current pet is a very energetic border collie, Snoop. Snoop likes frisbee and vaulting over agility jumps, or just staring at me and the family all day hoping we’ll do something. Anything.

Music

I have a massive collection of digital music. I enjoy everything from Classical to Hip Hop. I don’t like Country, unless we’re talking true classics, such as Johnny Cash. I’m a bigger Jazz fan than most people my age, and it’s a significant portion of my collection. I check out local music concerts, way down from my teens (when it was every weekend or even more often), but I enjoy it when I can.

MMO Gaming

I enjoy Massively-Multiplayer Online games (particularly role playing games, i.e. mmorpg). I waged war for years in Ultima Online, Shadowbane, City of Villains, and more. I’m currently playing Lord of the Rings Online with my wife, Jessica.

Favorite Shows

Californication, Big Love, Heroes, Top Chef, Hell’s Kitchen, Kitchen Nightmares, Dexter, Law and Order SVU. Formerly Rob & Big, Sopranos, X-Files, Miami Vice, Wiseguy, Equalizer, Magnum P.I., Kung Fu, Wild Wild West, and many more…

Books

I enjoy reading to my son and to my wife, and I read quite a bit online and either at the library or Barnes and Noble, too. Anything from classics to fiction to handbooks and manuals…

The Remainder

Draw, Paint, Bowl, Sail, Entertain, Fish, Swim, Target Shoot, Board Games, Game Consoles, Snorkel, Tennis, Brew, Saxophone, Poker, Ice Skate

In the Past

Kendo, Aikido, Soccer, Baseball, Football, Softball, Trap Shooting, Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Fencing, Skate Boarding, Roller Skating, Dog Obedience

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