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So, I listen to podcasts on the way to and from work, and let me tell you, nothing is more irritating that hearing some random Microsoft employee or intern start every sentence with "so".   So, if I ask an MS employee if the sky is blue, the answer will probably come back as "So…. […]

A tip sheet on overcoming procrastination…    http://www.onlineorganizing.com/ExpertAdviceToolboxTips.asp?tipsheet=20   I’ll probaby read it tomorrow…

http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/jeffs/archive/2005/12/14/8546.aspx   If you work with SQL and use Group By (who doesn’t?), check out the posting.

Once again I’ve fallen into the trap of not blogging.  I find that I have 8,000 things to say, but none of them rise to the top to justify getting blogged.  That’s pretty funny to write given that I’ll put darn near anything up here!  That’s the beauty of real blogs – no editor to […]

In this office, not only do we provide free hand soap, but I personally refill the dispenser when necessary.  Truly, I am a great man…   Regardless of my greatness, today I discovered that soap appears to have a finite lifespan.  While refilling the hand pump with SoftSoap, I noticed that the jug that contained […]

Another class action lawsuit, another settlement that pretty much benefits no one but the lawyers.   Here is the salient fact: It’s alleged that NetFlix deceived people with its unlimited DVD rental claims.   As part of the settlement: The person who filed the lawsuit (class representivie) will receive: $2000. Those of us who were […]

Sunday the 16th was Bosses Day.  Who even knew there was such a thing?  Well, at least one of the guys on my team did, and they surprised me by storming my office singing some sort of Star Wars March of the Emperor thing while I was one a phone call with a vendor.   […]

I have a little secret – I like American Idol.  Many of my friends are shocked at this, and some are disappointed (a couple of musicians in that group!).    Those of you who believe that American Idol’s winners are crap should listen to Kelly Clarkson’s live version of Beautiful Disaster – sung with just […]

Frequenly I find myself lamenting the death of customer service.  There are too many places and people who act as if a customer is a hassle, not an asset.   So, I’ve decided to call out those companies that do a good job.   First up on my list is AVSmarts.com.  Many moons ago I […]

The three of you who’ve stuck with me through my slow blogging period are probably noticing that the rate is starting to pick up.  I’m getting the itch to start blogging a lot more, so hopefully the pipeline won’t be quite as empty as it has been.