Archive for April, 2008
Social software: love it or hate it, it’s here in abundance and isn’t going anywhere. I personally love the direction web applications have taken in the last few years. I couldn’t have imagined ten years ago everything that’s available online these days. I’m a member of a few of these social websites, so I figured [ READ MORE ]
The tooth had to have a root canal, so I had the first half of the procedure done today after we finished with the first filling. When it was decided to go ahead with the root canal, I had to move to another operating room within the office, one that had the necessary tools. In [ READ MORE ]
I’m back from the conference. It was good, and I learned a lot. I knew more overall about the technologies going in this time, so I feel like I was able to get a little more out of the talks. I won a 3rd generation iPod Nano door prize, which is pretty cool. I already have [ READ MORE ]
I’m off to Seattle this weekend for a Java conference, so you might not hear from me much for a few days. We’re going to the No Fluff Just Stuff symposium. We went the last time it was held in Seattle, and it was fantastic. The hotel accidentally labeled the conference No Stuff Just Fluff that [ READ MORE ]
Shared items from my Internet travels: Radio Waves Cure Cancer? An exciting discovery that may lead to a cure or better treatment for cancer. BC Ferries board gives itself $18,000 pay increase An $18,000 pay increase for each part-time board member is a bit much when ferry fares have been rising so much recently. I'm going to start swimming [ READ MORE ]
I finally dragged myself to a new dentist yesterday, something I should have done quite a while ago. I’ve been on my medical plan for over a year now, but I kept putting it off. The new office seems fairly nice, and the staff are very friendly. The sort of friendly you usually only see when [ READ MORE ]
Shared items from my Internet travels: 22 Blogs Every Writer Should Read Still making my way through the list, but it looks like there's some good weblogs here. Lonely Planet Fraud Lonely Planet writer admits he never even visited Colombia while writing about it. Steampunk Star Wars Action Figures Obi-Wan Kenobi looks especially cool. Peanut Butter, The Atheist's Nightmare Of course! It's all [ READ MORE ]
Neil Gaiman mentioned Tim Minchin on his weblog the other day. I’d never heard of him before, but I spent a good chunk of the afternoon perusing his videos on YouTube today. He’s a lot of fun, both a talented pianist and hilarious comedian. Here’s his solution to the Palestine/Israel conflict: On having an open mind: And a [ READ MORE ]