links for 2010-07-11 July 11, 2010 by Bob Plankers Maximum Number of Insertions for a GBICs | My Etherealmind I was not aware that GBICs are not designed for a large number of insertions/removals, aka "mating cycles." Though it makes sense, the average GBIC in my environment sees 1 mating cycle in its life. Thomas Hawk Digital Connection » Blog Archive » Protestor on Bicycle With Riot Cops in Distance as Sun Begins to Set, Oakland Riots, 2010 I love this photo.