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Bruce Toien is a database designer/developer in the Portland, Oregon area, with an interest in the interaction between technology, society and a sustainable economy. Over the years, Bruce has published numerous opinion pieces relating to these subjects. In addition, he is a triathlete and is one of the pioneers of the emerging barefoot running movement (website: www.barefootbruce.com). He has run several marathons including the Portland Marathon sans shoes. Bruce and his wife moved up to the Pacific Northwest in 2000 from Los Angeles and enjoy the many opportunities for outdoor life there.
Academics: ENGLISH Literature (BA from UC San Diego), PHYSICS (BS program completed plus graduate work at UCLA) and COMPUTER SCIENCE (BS program at CSU Long Beach).