via consumerist.com Smoking Near Apple Computers Creates Biohazard, Voids Warranty By Laura Northrup on November 20, 2009 6:00 PM 138390 views Unless you've just arrived in 2009 on a time machine, you know that smoking isn't good for you. … [Continue reading]
Unearned Legacies
Posted on November 20, 2009 Written by
Yesterday, I pointed out how Facebook's automated attempts at peppering me with relevant information had the unintended consequence of creating a virtual seance - connecting with the dead. I don't really blame Facebook per se, because no one has yet … [Continue reading]
Digital Legacies
Posted on November 19, 2009 Written by
Through all of the various revamps and stylesheets, some aspects of Facebook remain. Such as the penchant for reminders. Five of your friends are having birthdays, and here are some people that you might know based on common friends. The latest … [Continue reading]
SEO for HR
Posted on November 18, 2009 Written by
I was talking with a friend who is in the middle of a job hunt, and he was reflecting on the wide variation in advice he's been given. Several professionals and "headhunt consultants" reworked his resume multiple times, leaving him with a document … [Continue reading]
Different Strings
Posted on November 13, 2009 Written by
I am a bit of a music snob, but I am grateful for the opportunities I had when I was in elementary school and junior high. In fifth grade, we learned to play the recorder, which provided a way to get a bunch of kids to learn note duration and simple … [Continue reading]
One thing leads to another
Posted on November 12, 2009 Written by
Remember the Association Game? Say the first word that comes to mind when you hear a certain word? Well, the web is ten times better than you are, and it has the advantage of collecting our aggregate wisdom in ways we’d never expect. In fact, if … [Continue reading]