It’s supposed to be summer, I’m not supposed to be contemplating bringing into my office my “winter” backup clothes of an extra pair of shoes (for when my shoes get soaked, or snow encrusted) and pants (for when they get wet). Here’s a shot of the weather system that just went through. Unfortunately when I… Continue Reading “Summer” in Boston
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”]Here are some thoughts about car turn signals… Use them! Use them! Use them? Please? Turn signals are there to communicate your intent. Please help others not hit you because you’re doing… Continue Reading Turn signals…
Yes, you read that correctly…it’s possible to enter “alt” text for images in PowerPoint, if you’re using a Windows version. This feature is not supported in the Mac version–which, yes, is just really dumb. Why would you want to use alt text? For accessibility of course. Alt Text for PowerPoint 2003 and Prior Right‐click on… Continue Reading Alt Text for Images in PowerPoint?
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”]So, I travel a lot for work. When most folks hear that I get to travel for work they think, “Hey, that must be really cool and fun!” Truth is, it’s tiring.… Continue Reading Just Say No: Free Shampoo
This is a followup to my post on Kathy Sierra’s keynote at NMC 2009. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][fusion_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF-1iZ6PsYw?rel=0/] Source: NMC You can also download a copy, Kathy Sierra, NMC 2009 (MOV). [/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]
I’m behind in what I need to write for work, so I’m not going to have time to write up more as promised in my previous teaser post. I did figure out a way of doing this, I think relatively easily (without building my own web crawl index), but it’ll cost money to do it… Continue Reading Plagiarism is Good is on Hold
I’ve used OvernightPrints.com for business cards and promotional postcards over the last couple years. Recently, the significantly ratcheted up their email trying to drum up business. Frankly, it comes across as desperate. Since June 1, I’ve received 10 email messages, that works out to about one message every two days. In May and April I… Continue Reading How to annoy your customers–too much email
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For many of you that know me, I have done a lot of traveling over the last decade for work. I’ve been fortunate to do most of my traveling with one airline, United. In 2008, I only flew like 60,000 miles. Yes, *only*. So my status level changed from Premier Executive 1K (or just “1K”)… Continue Reading Gee, thanks United
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