Back From Vegas
Well I didn’t have a date with Destiny, but we had a productive meeting with the client, and then he proceeded to ply us with drinks until we were all having a very merry time at some bar (I think it’s called the Jungle Room) in the Mandalay Bay).
Read MoreArriving Las Vegas
I’m in Las Vegas for a business trip. The usual scope definition/requirements gathering type of planning meeting. You just have to love the slot machines in the airport. They seem to attract badly dressed tourists like moths to a flame.
Read MorePageRank in Decline. Is it Nofollow's Fault?
My PageRank has been in decline lately. I was as high as a five, but
just checked and am now down to three. Was it something I said? Or is
this the result of rel="nofollow"
?
Good Design Makes You Go Unnnhhh...
You ever work on a project trying to change out how something works and uncover a beautiful elegant extensible design that just makes it a snap? Me neither, but if I do run into such a phantasm, I’d probably get very excited.
Read MoreStarting a Magazine: Desert Survival
Well I’ve decided to start a new magazine called Desert Survival. Check out the inaugural issue.
Read MoreWeekend Update
Putting the ball in the back of the net in a competitive game of Soccer is one of the most exhilarating feelings around. Why, I think it can feel as good as … well I won’t go there. Suffice to say, it’s a great feeling, even in a city rec league. As long as there are teammates patting you on the back, refs blowing a whistle and a net to capture the shot, it just feels great.
Read MorePost a Secret
UPDATE: They now have a book on Amazon.com!
Read MoreWhat Is It About Joel?
After reading over my last blog post, I wondered why my posts take such a virulent tone towards Joel Spolsky when I think he’s wrong. Looking around the web, I noticed I am not the only one.
Read MoreWell That Does It
Well
it had to happen sooner or later, my first gray hair. Today, a gray
hair, tomorrow I’m shopping for Depends. I need to quit working so much.
Misunderstanding Agile Design
Now I like to take shots at myself for producing drivel now and then, but today, I’m going to take a shot at someone else’s drivel. I really should be working right now, but I really need to stop a moment to respond to some FUD. Once again, Joel Spolsky sprays more ignorance on his readership with this quote…
Read MoreGrrr...
I just hate it when software
designed to save you countless hours of development work just don’t work
out of the box. Especially when you pay good money for it. I’ve come to
expect a few hiccups here and there with open source software. But
purchasing an expensive rich editing component from a leading vendor,
performing a fresh install, and having buttons popup javascript alert
boxes with debug information is inexcusable. Along with some other
features just plain not working.
This Could Remove All The Fun From When A Coworker Leaves Her Computer Unlocked
I
don’t know about you, but running into an unlocked workstation in the
office is like finding a voucher for a free airline ticket and hotel
stay at Vegas complete with gambling money. In other words, pure fun.
(Ok, perhaps I overstated that a bit. I’d much prefer the free stay in
Vegas. Anyone? Anyone?)
My Coffee Mug Today
Cool Video: Balloon Bowl
Funny Video: A Very Big Ad. My God, It's Huge.
Man, I’ve been so heads down
busy with work lately that I haven’t had time to regale you with the
fantastical events that have been going on around here. Tales of
wizards, warriors, and actuarials. Seriously, kick-ass actuarials.
Off Color Joke Involving a Farmer
Ha ha ha! Thanks for publishing this one Robb. If anyone is offended, my finger is pointing at Robb. I’m just the messenger.
Read MoreIs It Always Bad To Swallow Exceptions?
FUNNY: The REAL Automatic Update Message
Oh yeah, this little curse is going around right now as Microsoft recently released some new security updates. I love Robb’s take on the real message underneath the Automatic Update dialog.
Read MoreVIDEO: Aswesome Rock Balancing Video
This is
the must see video of the month. I would love to see this video in
reverse.
Welcome Home Discovery, Thanks for Setting Off the Car Alarms
Very early
this morning my slumber was disturbed by an extremely lound noise. Like
Maverick in Top Gun, those durn shuttle astronauts did a fly by enroute
to Edwards, setting off car alarms and howling dogs in the neighborhood.
Couldn’t y’all have flown by quietly. There were people sleeping you
know. Next thing you know, them punk astronauts will attach a huge bass
subwoofer in the back of that thing, spinners, just to let you know
what’s up.