I am at the san fran web design world conference now despite freaking out about thinking I was enrolled n the wrong connference.
They just asked developers what they are using. Hands went up and percentages you would expect for microsoft's .net, php,and java technology. What surprised me that only like two people raised their hands for rails. I was totally surprised.
Did you guys know tthat less than 5% of people publish more than once a week on their blogs?
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03/26/2007 12:15 #38623
So I made itCategory: conference
03/23/2007 14:27 #38592
Jake Gyllenhaal and Squeeling PigsCategory: celebrities
Our (e:lilho) leave all her gossip magazines at our house. My favorite quote from one is this quote from Jake Gyllenhaal.. Who enjoys a pig being slaughtered. Is he being sarcastic?
03/22/2007 22:08 #38583
Making ChangesCategory: work
I have made all these board sweeping changes to the site code as I have been adapting it for another major project in the last week. There is still a lot more old clutter I want to get rid of, but it is very scary working on it a few days before I will have no computer for a week. I just hope that my device will be able to save me in a pinch.
I mean I think it is all good but there is only so much testing one human can do in a day.
I mean I think it is all good but there is only so much testing one human can do in a day.
carolinian - 03/23/07 21:09
I find refactoring code to be a pain in the butt, but there's this wonderful "spring cleaning" feeling at the end of the whole process. That is, after I deal with all those nagging feelings of "why in the heck did I ever do something this messy to begin with?" during this transition from messy to clean.
I find refactoring code to be a pain in the butt, but there's this wonderful "spring cleaning" feeling at the end of the whole process. That is, after I deal with all those nagging feelings of "why in the heck did I ever do something this messy to begin with?" during this transition from messy to clean.
paul - 03/23/07 19:58
I already lost the tablet I think. I need to move to embedded devices.
I already lost the tablet I think. I need to move to embedded devices.
mrdeadlier - 03/23/07 11:48
lol, after seeing your post in the chatter, i guess i know why now. :) have a safe trip
lol, after seeing your post in the chatter, i guess i know why now. :) have a safe trip
mrdeadlier - 03/23/07 09:27
you're not bringing your vaio with you?
you're not bringing your vaio with you?
03/21/2007 22:22 #38547
Windows, first day of springCategory: mobile
I can't tell you how much the nokia N800 has enhanced my life. I like to think of it as my magic window into the interworld. It is very 'just press' remember that (e:jacob)
I love my window
I love how it so seamlessly integrates with my menagerie of exotic electronics. Unfortunately, I lost my fullsize bluetooth keyboard. I have no idea how that is even possible.
Tonight was the BETA awards at the Buffalo convention center. The video presentation at the event was inane. They try and make it funny by making fun of buffalo but the story lines were so silly. I would rather see videos about new technology from and in buffalo than wonder, "what if the anchor bar founded buffalo scrotum snacks instead of wings." I swear that was a real video.
My boss' boss won the best executive award! During diner, she also told me that she "licensed" surebert
to Algonquin Studios I wonder if I will get some sort of something out of it for the years of work I put into it?
At least the food was great.
I saw Jamie Oneill from Canisus, it was nice to see him. I am so over that part of my life now. Thank god everything changed. I think I might have ended up a big loser.
Ironically, Canisius actually had the nerve to write and ask me for money today.
So the part everyone cares about - the pics in no special order as the cam was missing for so long.
The yummy bento box at kunis on lexington.
A nice house on summer
There are just no windows near the washington market.
No open windows.
Are windows not allowed behind washington market.
They don't like windows
I wonder why Wegman's moved the blood pressure machine behind bars at night. Were people abusing it?
One of these things is not like the other.
I like this door on summer.
The rest of the pic from the door.
I want to buy this house next. Maybe if I cash in the other two?
This house looks so misplaced but it's cute.
Yummy udon noodles
I love my window
I love how it so seamlessly integrates with my menagerie of exotic electronics. Unfortunately, I lost my fullsize bluetooth keyboard. I have no idea how that is even possible.
Tonight was the BETA awards at the Buffalo convention center. The video presentation at the event was inane. They try and make it funny by making fun of buffalo but the story lines were so silly. I would rather see videos about new technology from and in buffalo than wonder, "what if the anchor bar founded buffalo scrotum snacks instead of wings." I swear that was a real video.
My boss' boss won the best executive award! During diner, she also told me that she "licensed" surebert
to Algonquin Studios I wonder if I will get some sort of something out of it for the years of work I put into it?At least the food was great.
I saw Jamie Oneill from Canisus, it was nice to see him. I am so over that part of my life now. Thank god everything changed. I think I might have ended up a big loser.
Ironically, Canisius actually had the nerve to write and ask me for money today.
So the part everyone cares about - the pics in no special order as the cam was missing for so long.
The yummy bento box at kunis on lexington.
A nice house on summer
There are just no windows near the washington market.
No open windows.
Are windows not allowed behind washington market.
They don't like windows
I wonder why Wegman's moved the blood pressure machine behind bars at night. Were people abusing it?
One of these things is not like the other.
I like this door on summer.
The rest of the pic from the door.
I want to buy this house next. Maybe if I cash in the other two?
This house looks so misplaced but it's cute.
Yummy udon noodles
anne - 03/22/07 14:51
In some parts of England there used to be a tax imposed if you had more than 6 windows on your house. So if you drive through (i think its Bath) you'll lots of windows filled in with brick. But I really don't think there's a tax for windows in Buffalo...
In some parts of England there used to be a tax imposed if you had more than 6 windows on your house. So if you drive through (i think its Bath) you'll lots of windows filled in with brick. But I really don't think there's a tax for windows in Buffalo...
03/21/2007 11:26 #38540
Not PC for PC's SakeCategory: work
A letter to an editor:
I doubt this will make it through the email filter. I am sorry about all the inappropriate words in this email but we are trying to create an inappropriate word list.
We cannot find a list of obvious words turns out in the forums we only block "shit" and "fuck". Del suggested the words which used to be banned from broadcast television.
Shit, Piss, Fuck, Cunt, Cocksucker, Motherfucker and Tits.
I have a feeling there are many more words that are going to be inappropriate for this site as it is sponsored by a corporation and aimed at kids but I am uncomfortable being in charge of producing the list.
We probably will want to block not just swear words but also harassing terms like slut, fag and nigger, etc. Perhaps once it is complete it should become a policy. Please forward me a list of other words we want blocked out when you can get to it.
Also how to you want them blocked out. Replaced as stars? Or do you want them replaced on a word/phrase specific basis. E.g. "holy shit" becomes "holy cow" and "fuck" becomes "darn", etc as "holy ****" might as well just say "holy shit." If we want them replaced as specific terms then I need the replacement terms in the list.
I doubt this will make it through the email filter. I am sorry about all the inappropriate words in this email but we are trying to create an inappropriate word list.
We cannot find a list of obvious words turns out in the forums we only block "shit" and "fuck". Del suggested the words which used to be banned from broadcast television.
Shit, Piss, Fuck, Cunt, Cocksucker, Motherfucker and Tits.
I have a feeling there are many more words that are going to be inappropriate for this site as it is sponsored by a corporation and aimed at kids but I am uncomfortable being in charge of producing the list.
We probably will want to block not just swear words but also harassing terms like slut, fag and nigger, etc. Perhaps once it is complete it should become a policy. Please forward me a list of other words we want blocked out when you can get to it.
Also how to you want them blocked out. Replaced as stars? Or do you want them replaced on a word/phrase specific basis. E.g. "holy shit" becomes "holy cow" and "fuck" becomes "darn", etc as "holy ****" might as well just say "holy shit." If we want them replaced as specific terms then I need the replacement terms in the list.
metalpeter - 03/21/07 18:16
Granted I'm not a computer person so maybe what I'm saying isn't reasonable. But instead of having a program that finds those words why not have one like word programs that find gramer and meaning. The reason I say this is because what is wrong if someone says I'm in the middle of a test and I realiss that I have to take a shit, that is so different that someone calling someone they don't like at the hospital a shit head. I think that there shouldn't be any censoring unless there are personal attacks. MTV used to do this and in stead of saying fuck it would say f*** or something like that so if you wanted to say fuck you typed F U C K or something like that. When writing is changed it can leave a bad taste in peoples mouths. Who is to say if they say something about a bad exspeirance that it won't be censored to (in their mind). I understand that people and a company don't want people harassed or kids to be exposed to swearing. But at the same time I think that they would be better off being able to express them selves openly with out censorhip. In any event I wish you the best of luck it still sounds like a vary good idea.
Granted I'm not a computer person so maybe what I'm saying isn't reasonable. But instead of having a program that finds those words why not have one like word programs that find gramer and meaning. The reason I say this is because what is wrong if someone says I'm in the middle of a test and I realiss that I have to take a shit, that is so different that someone calling someone they don't like at the hospital a shit head. I think that there shouldn't be any censoring unless there are personal attacks. MTV used to do this and in stead of saying fuck it would say f*** or something like that so if you wanted to say fuck you typed F U C K or something like that. When writing is changed it can leave a bad taste in peoples mouths. Who is to say if they say something about a bad exspeirance that it won't be censored to (in their mind). I understand that people and a company don't want people harassed or kids to be exposed to swearing. But at the same time I think that they would be better off being able to express them selves openly with out censorhip. In any event I wish you the best of luck it still sounds like a vary good idea.
zobar - 03/21/07 18:12
Yeah I remember a long time ago on Yahoo Chat [does that even exist anymore?] you could set a chat room to scrub messages for swearing. It was a little overzealous though because it would change, eg, 'wash it' into 'wapoop.'
My brother-in-law works with some real wholesome people who nevertheless really liked watching Jackass and were, and I quote, 'really looking forward to the new Jackbutt movie.'
Some fuckin' people.
- Z
Yeah I remember a long time ago on Yahoo Chat [does that even exist anymore?] you could set a chat room to scrub messages for swearing. It was a little overzealous though because it would change, eg, 'wash it' into 'wapoop.'
My brother-in-law works with some real wholesome people who nevertheless really liked watching Jackass and were, and I quote, 'really looking forward to the new Jackbutt movie.'
Some fuckin' people.
- Z
I'm not exactly a PETA member, but when I was in DR I repeatedly witnessed pigs being killed in these little shacks along the sides of the highways. It was hard to watch, but in the USA they at least take into some consideration "humane" treatment of the animals. Who are we to judge though? Thats like being mad at the residents of a 3rd world country for having the temerity to find a way to feed itself.
Ted Nugent and his family only eat what he kills himself. I saw him on TV with his daughter, who is absolutely gorgeous, and he proudly stated: "Look at my daughter - she has never ate anything that I didn't hunt myself!" Well, maybe so, but if you are working with runway model genes you could have probably fed this girl dog food for 18 years and she would have been gorgeous.
"A" farm? Any random farm? Does he just knock on their home's front door, expecting free milk just because he's Jake Gyllenhaal? I can only imagine what goes through the family's mind when he lowers the glass from his lips and says, "So where do you kill the pigs?"
No, I enjoy my pig pre-slaughtered thank you!