May 2008
26 posts
Best of the Sidebar: Stupid Secretary WTF →
Originally posted to the sidebar by “snoofle”… This morning, I had to deal with one of our HR secretaries, and it was déjà vu. When I first started to work for this place I was in HR. I…
May 30th
The reason I answer the phone →
Shared by cec I started using MyPunchbowl instead of Evite a few months ago. It rocks. And here’s another reason. If you’re a MyPunchbowl user and you need help, you’re likely to click on the…
May 28th
Sorry! BlackBerry Phones Are Not Allowed Inside... →
Shared by cec I’ll have to guard myself from being one of these parents!! But I still don’t think that Smartphones should not be allowed in certain places! Last year, authorities at…
May 28th
Update Your Profile From More Websites →
Shared by cec This is sweetness. I was looking for something like this. I just removed the “Feedheads” application because now Facebook does this natively. I signed up for FriendFeed a few weeks…
May 28th
Matthew 5:9 →
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”
May 23rd
Just took over 1000+ unread items from my 80... →
Just took over 1000+ unread items from my 80 subscriptions and marked them read. Gotta do that once in awhile to keep my sanity
May 23rd
Daughter Of Gospel Star Chapman Hit, Killed By Car →
The 5-year-old daughter of Grammy-winning Christian music star Steven Curtis Chapman was struck and killed Wednesday by a sport utility vehicle driven by her brother, authorities said.
May 22nd
Bloglines Continues to Lead Google Reader →
Shared by cec Interesting .. Could Bloglines be more popular among photographers? Who knew Bloglines was doing so well in general? I guess we are in our own little bubble here in GReader land. …
May 21st
How to Use Google Reader by Andy Wibbels →
Shared by cec A look at the old school version of Google Reader .. confusing enough to prevent an early switch from Bloglines.
May 21st
Buy DRM-free MP3's at Napster [MP3s] →
Napster debuts its brand new DRM-free MP3 store today. Like Amazon MP3, the songs will play on any device and any number of computers, and cost $.99 per single, and $9.95 per album. […
May 21st
Roger Ebert’s Journal →
Shared by cec I just subscribed to Ebert’s blog. We’ll see how long that lasts. His posts are long, but the RSS feeds have short intros that help me determine if I want to click through to the…
May 21st
FutureMe.org →
Schedule an email to be sent to your future self. This isn’t just for to-do reminders, it can be used for nostalgia and memories and motivation as well. From futureme.org: “you could write yourself a…
May 21st
FriendlyChristian.com: Coincidence Or Prophetic... →
Shared by cec Though I’m not usually in agreement with everything he says, I love this post. It was 3am when I woke up gasping for air. My heart was pounding and I couldn’t catch my breath. I…
May 21st
Major wireless carriers all slapped with... →
Filed under: Alltel, ATT, Sprint, Verizon Wireless, Virgin Mobile, US Cellular Text messaging rates have always been a little ridiculous, but a new class-action suit…
May 21st
The Barbershop: Dennis Byrne, proprietor: Gay... →
Shared by cec Dennis is saying that it’s all about semantics. I didn’t realize that this recent ruling doesn’t do much but give a different name to something. This fight is about a word. And…
May 19th
Webware 100 Awards 2008 →
May 16th
Free 16 oz Iced Coffee at Dunkin Donuts today 10... →
May 15th
Psalm 145:8 →
The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
May 15th
Wireless data relief: Spelled W-i-M-a-x? →
Wireless data relief: Spelled W-i-M-a-x? Net access over cell networks is still slower than with a home broadband connection, even on faster…
May 10th
Wanna Stay at Home? Beat the Big Five →
In a Yahoo Finance article titled “Can You Live on One Income? It’s Worth a Try,” financial writer Laura Rowley has some advice for those considering single-income family life: Beware the Big…
May 9th
Tip of the day: Check your dryer vents →
Tip of the day: Check your dryer vents As the owner of a multiunit brownstone in Brooklyn, I’m used to troubleshooting problems and dealing with malfunctioning…
May 9th
RescueTime: Free Time-Management Software →
“How much time do you spend blogging?” people often ask me. “I don’t know,” I say. “A lot. Probably forty to sixty hours a week.” I’ve always wished I could provide a better answer to that…
May 8th
ThinkGeek :: Top Secret Password Notepad →
Shared by cec Ingenious! Each page of the Top Secret Password Notepad has spaces for four different websites, your login name, passwords, help question, etc. And with a title in big letters of…
May 8th
Misplaced Something ? Learn How to Locate Missing... →
This is not about locating misplaced files on your computer, it’s about finding real objects like the TV remote, the car keys or your pair of spectacles that you placed somewhere but can’t…
May 7th
Why You Should Clean Your Keyboard--Right This... →
Shared by cec I used to have a tube of Clorox wipes at my desk to take care of the desktop, phone, and keyboard, but I haven’t been religious about it. My other issue is this … since so many…
May 6th
Share anything. Anytime. Anywhere. →
Shared by cec Nice .. now I can send notes and editorial comments to my three (count ‘em .. three!) Google Reader friends! Have you ever wanted to share something that you were reading, but you…
May 6th