Web logs are mostly about what the writers think. At least good ones in my opinion. However sometimes opinions external to the blog have an impact. I’ve been critical of the entire Web 2.0 hype and even went as far as adding a criticism section to the Wikipedia section on Web 2.0. Here is a … Read More “Web 2.0 is dead” »
Thanks to Robert McNally for pointing out an informative ComputerWorld article about companies embracing scoial networks. The most notable quote is: “companies must avoid the “Kumbaya Zone” — the place where social media is ultimately a time-waster and has little business value.” — Jonathan Yarmis The ComputerWorld article may be found here by clicking here: … Read More “Corporate use of social media” »
There is a desire at work to participate in social media. The ‘powers that be’ wish to know how the corporation can (choose verb) leverage, utilize, market, consume, advantagize [sic] the hyperbole surrounding blogs, vlogs, wikis and blikis. There has been expressed a desire to purchase property on Second Life and (choose verb) promote, market, … Read More “My Second Life” »
The video is of Alexanders first day of school. Note his rhythm. Yeah that is all talent he inherented from his farther.
Yesterday I purchased a Wii. I was on my way home from picking up a medical document for Ethans pre-school and stopped by ToysRUS to see if they had a Wii Fit; I needed one for work. No dice but they did have Wii’s. This was the first time I actually laid eys on a … Read More “Mii and my Wii” »
Here is a list of things I can do that I couldn’t do before: Think in practical terms with reality based designs. Interact directly with the care delivery team Install stuff without threat of IT police chasing me like the gestapo No longer have suffer from work guilt Understnad, impliment and use virtualization and virtual … Read More “Ten things I can do now” »
Over the years I’ve managed my own home web server in various forms. My first web server started on a RedHat distribution back in 2001 and then morphed to IIS running Sharpoint. Now it is finally back to Ubuntu. All of this running on old antiquated systems (even in 2001). However the times are a … Read More “New from Virtualization” »
I was having a random conversation today where one conversationalist complained that TV today lacked the family wholesomeness of yore. I thought about it for all of two seconds and quickly disagreed. Lets take a closer look at some of those old shows. First up the Partridge Family. Now who wouldn’t admire the gumption of … Read More “TV ain't what it used to be…” »
Thrice in the last two weeks I’ve received an email from a facility in northern California asking employees and visitors to refrain from wearing fragrances, perfumes on campus. Apparently someone in the sprawling facility has severe allergies to perfumes. I didn’t know such a thing could be but alas for some poor soul it does. … Read More “Work smells good but not for long” »
I’ve had a storied career, well maybe not storied but an interesting one I should think. Well maybe not interesting but at least I ain’t pick’n cotton. Not there is anything wrong with picking cotton I’m just not doing it. Anyway… Today was an awesome day at work. I had the chance to do something … Read More “The way Wii are” »