April 16, 2008
Metal for the masses
A project I designed was recently launched on the Amazon site.
Check out who is winning the Metal for the Masses contest.
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July 29, 2005
The Robots Rock
Loving their latest release for 43 Places. You can see Barcelona from outer space.
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July 19, 2005
Strange days
All of my teammates will soon be on a mac platform at work. The designer (me) stands alone with her Wintel machine.
I found my old Mac sitting in the boathouse. It did not get stolen along with the kiteboarding gear, Karsten's tricked out car and Andy's guitar. Perhaps it is time to resurrect system 7 and my Emigre fonts.
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May 19, 2005
Job versus Idea of Job
What does it say about someone who likes the idea of their job better than their actual job? Other jobs I've had I liked the actual job better than the idea of it. Which is better? Believe it or not, I'm leaning towards "the idea" of a good job is better.
I'd add examples but I need to go to bed.
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January 7, 2005
The man is right
Andrej's right, Netflix Recommendations suck. After renting quite a few movies and rating close to 70 I get recommended Raiders of the Lost Ark. I have never watched this movie and have no plans to watch it in the future. The last ten movies I've rented and rated have been children's movies and art house/international flicks. I am wondering if their recommendations are so bad because they are trying to use categories (other than what I rent/rate from) to make recommendations? I have no clue. If they have a "better" recommendation for me they certainly aren't bumping it to the top.
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January 4, 2005
Bumperstickers for Nerds
If this is on your car, I'm sorry.
I saw these bumperstickers in the parking lot at work today.
"I haven't lost my mind -- I have it backed up on a server."
and
"My jack russell terrier is smarter than your honor student."
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October 21, 2004
The Robot Express
Everyone's getting all Robot-y on me. [sniffle]
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May 18, 2004
Implementation
Here's how my baby product registry could work (see yesterday's idea entry). All you need is a camera phone to scan bar codes. Timely article although as many of my readers may guess, I'm not seriously thinking about this.
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May 17, 2004
IDEA
Have an online place where families can upload their baby product info and then be alerted if that item has been recalled. Great way to target advertisements for accessories or the next step item for a growing child.
Who wants to build it for me? ha ha.
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February 29, 2004
All good things must come to an end
I knew this whole time Andy was working at a cushy Dilbert job that the whole thing would come to an end. What was pure bliss for me was a good year or so of corporate hell for him. I loved the free time he (which translates to we) had, the benefits, no liability for his own company and employees, and don't forget the corporate job income. Yes, it has all come to an end.
But do not fear too much, my readers! We will not be begging for grains of rice on your doorstep. Andy starts a new job on Tuesday which means only one official day off between jobs.
Then why am I feeling so grouchy? I can probably blame a good portion of my low morale on the pregnancy and lack of sleep combo. But really I know what it is. I see the quality of my life decreasing. Not only is Andy starting a new job at a scrappy, young company but he is going to try and do his own start up on the side. He suggested I put Karsten in daycare one more day a week since he doesn't see himself helping out much around the house. (sniffle sniffle) Should I suck it up and try and get even more done without his help? Or should I let my standards of living (like clean laundry and groceries in the cupboard) slack? I really don't want Karsten in daycare any more than he already is...