January 2012
“Davidson’s article is one of a number of pieces that have recently appeared...”
– Average is Over (NYT article, print version)
“It’s not a frequent topic of discussion, but doctors die, too. And they don’t...”
– How Doctors Die
MBP has now gone into “I don’t have any battery left time to do a hibernate/shutdown thingy” twice. With more than 50% battery. Ugh.
RT @eduardoortiz: For hire: UX Designer. July 2012. DM/Message if interested #ux #backtotherealworld
December 2011
Well, I cleaned the bathroom today. That counts, right?* http://t.co/XxFiuyhv *No, not really.
RT @Donniekompany: @matto Sagan is so talented~!! I love this action pose :D http://t.co/IeWSkuqo
Really don’t like the focus of #newNewTwitter on “real” names instead of @ names. I don’t want to have to relearn who you people are.
I fish ewe a mare egrets moose and a hippo gnu deer.
If a person unfriends you on Facebook, said person should not be Liking anything you post. That just ain’t right.
“All people have a “tact filter”, which applies tact in one direction...”
– Tact Filters
My overall awkwardness is brought on my ever-shifting-for-dominance Normal/Nerd brain. Usually this presents itself as saying nothing at all or being extremely blunt.
Just can’t seem to get the hang of human interaction, even though I understand the theory very well.
SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY! http://t.co/Bgz8T62m
“Square pegs (and octagonal pegs with conical appendages) no longer have to work...”
– The Unleashed Mind: Why Creative People Are Eccentric
Freeeeedooooommmm!
Just picked up Sagan from her after-school play practice. When it ended, the director said, “Have a great winter break,” as this was the last practice until the kids go back in January.
As we walked out, Sagan had me hold the stuff she was carrying, lifted her arms in the air and shouted, “Freeeedooooommmmmm!”
I said, “What?”
She said,...
Experienced this year’s elementary musical performance with my eyes rather than an LCD. Much better.
“I’m not not saying no.”
Longshot lazyweb request: a book which starts with the word “Before.”
Video: The internet really is powered by cat videos. http://t.co/PNENAxsG
The Six Phases of a Software Project
1) Excitement
2) Disillusionment
3) Panic
4) Search for the guilty
5) Punishment of the innocent
6) Praise and honors for the non-participants
RT @uxhk: RT @tsharon: Today is the last day! Google will sponsor selected local students to attend @uxhk 2012. Apply here: http://t.co/ …
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Slow Clap, America
There’s always lots of complaints about how bad presidents and members of congress are at their jobs. They make bad decisions based on little or misinformation; decisions that affect generations of Americans.
But as bad as they are, a huge amount of responsibility rests on the voters (I include those who are allowed but choose not to vote).
Voters are responsible for the people who run...
Bug list 18 is the new Inbox Zero. At least today it is.
“It’s not because the city thinks it will be more fun with more bikers, it’s...”
– This Bike Could Save Your Life: An Infographic On The Massive Benefits Of Bicycling
“The first six years of education are not about academic success,” he said. “We...”
– From Finland, an Intriguing School-Reform Model
“I’ve said this before but it bears repeating: success by failure is not an...”
– Why I Hire People Who Fail
Google It
(sqrt(cos(x))*cos(400*x)+sqrt(abs(x))-0.4)*(4-x*x)^0.1
Just called my congressman for the first time. Was surprised when a human answered. Guess not enough of us are calling about SOPA.