New Computer

Work recently purchased a slew of low-end computers. For typical office use they function adequately, but performance is abysmal. 256 MiB RAM, 60 GiB HDD, 2.4 Ghz P4 HT. The power supply covers two of the four PCI slots. Of the remaining two, one is too close to the power supply to be used. No [...]

Good advice on starting your own business

Before rushing into the wide open world to start your new business, take 15 minutes and read this article from A List Apart. Very sound, usefull advice.

Conference Calls: making them useful

This morning a partner and I spent 65 frustrating mintues in a conference call that produced nothing. Reflecting on the many conference calls(CC) in the last 5 years in which I participated, that is standard. A lack of focus, leadership and preparation all conspire to ensure the entire call is a waste of time. However, [...]

Help someone in need: win a free game system

Found on Kasia’s blog, a plea for help finding employment. Read the posting, it’s not just as simple as searching Monster or Hot Jobs. If you provide the lead, you could win a Gamecube, PS2 or Xbox, and even some cold hard cash.

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The Flood: Part XII

Monday I came to work and found my office partially flooded due to the heavy rains Indiana recently had. Nothing lost, just a lot of paper damaged, and a lovely stinky mold smell. This is at least the third my office flooded. One would think it would be fixed/repaired by now. After all, this is [...]