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The 5 minute fix

Do you have a problem that takes 5 minutes to fix, but only causes 30 seconds of pain every day? Consider that it probably causes 5 minutes of pain every day in thinking, anticipating and reminding yourself to fix it. It’s just 5 minutes to fix it.

Quote of the day

“A good student can get a good education anywhere that has a decent library and a handful of good teachers—which is the most you ever get in the Ivy League or other high-reputation schools.” – Orson Scott Card

Super Bored

I’m stuck in a terrible training session for the next 3 days. PLEASE email me something cool. I’m dying over here!

Nova-mind has outstanding support

I’ve really been into mind mapping for the last 6 months or so and dropped some cash on the product I found to be the best for me: NovaMind. I’ve been using it every day for 6 months on my old trusty PowerBook and yesterday it crashed on open. This has never happened before. TheContinue reading “Nova-mind has outstanding support”

FedEx cracks me up

I sent a package to myself from Alexandria VA to Fredericksburg VA yesterday via FedEx standard overnight. It’s currently in Indianapolis IN and will be here this afternoon. It’s traveling about 1200 miles to be delivered to an address 40 miles from the originating address.

Much to think about in Rethinking the Linux distribution

Read. Mull, then act: Rethinking the Linux Distribution

Google Reader for the Wii

Google has quietly released Reader for the Wii. Fire up your Wii and go here: http://www.google.com/reader/wii

How to not bork up your startup

So you’ve done it. You quit your job and are working 18 hour days on a new venture. It’s great, you’re doing what you want, you’re scared and excited. It’s great. You add some people to help. They are a virtual team because the best people out there don’t have to move to be partContinue reading “How to not bork up your startup”

Got a summer internship?

Imapenguin is looking for summer interns

My new game obsession

For a geek, I’m not much of a gamer. I have a PS/3 that my son plays. Today, I found DEFCON for the mac. I’m obsessed. Would you like to play a game? How about global thermonuclear war?