But I may have some competition soon, because Foursquare is on the fast road to becoming the most boring, why-do-I-need-this app around. Ditto for every other location based check in app. However, I have some ideas that would make these apps way better. I only do solution formulation, not implementation… 1) Allow custom groups Example: The guys on my rugby team could start a group that allows people to check Read More ...
I got the horrible news that a former rugby teammate of mine passed away. I knew it would happen at some point in time, but Ian was only 23 years old, so this was a huge surprise. He was a physically gifted player who was also lucky enough to have a mental aptitude for the game. He had an unbelievable amount of grit and fortitude as well. Ian started playing Read More ...
The 30 Freakiest Commercials of 2009 – I love commercials, and not just because they make LOST free for me to watch. Star Wars/A-Team intro mashup – Seriously? It took us until late 2009 for someone to make this happen? Where is your creativity people? E-Books Beat Regular Books – December 25, 2009 is the day we turned the corner in publishing. Publishers probably thought it would never happen. If Read More ...
Are we any better off now than we were 10 years ago? Ok, just had to ask that because it seems like the thing to do. I know that for a lot of people the answer is a definite “no”. As for me, I’m infinitely better off than I was then. The last decade has been one of tremendous technological advancement, but there’s plenty to lament. Here’s my list of Read More ...
Using Google Apps? 5 Ways to Avoid Getting Hacked – I really need to get around to doing these things. Looks like you could make it happen in less than 15 minutes and save yourself a lot of heartache. WordPress 2.9, oh so fine – Just updated, and this should force a post. The image editor and easy video embed are nice! Common Laptop/Netbook Positions to Avoid – I'm just Read More ...
8 More PowerPoint Train Wrecks – I went to a great 2 day coaching clinic last weekend. About 10 minutes of the 2 days included the use of PowerPoint. Coincidence? In Search Of Clark Griswold’s House – You have to check every single light individually. Carbonhagen Meltdown – LOL! “…riots, madness, styrofoam cups, people eating meat, real fur coats, CFC-laden hairspray cans, it’s crazy.” STOP! - 45 Free Online Computer Read More ...
With U.S. Opportunities Dim, Expats Return Home – That's a relief. Now we don't have to worry about them taking our jobs. Oh…wait a minute… 10 Ways Social Media Will Change In 2010 – And how do you plan to adjust your strategies? You’ve Got Mail, But the Mailman Hid It – In the near future, postmen caught hiding mail will be transferred to the U.S. Department of Medical Services Read More ...
I can’t believe I’m about to type this, but… I attended a USA Rugby coaching clinic this weekend that was phenomenal. It could not have been more different than the USA Rugby “education” sessions I’ve attended in the past. Admittedly, I had very low expectations coming in, but this was time well spent. A big part of it focused on coaching in general, not just coaching rugby, and it could Read More ...
While I was enjoying perfect weather to play rugby–temp in the 60s, overcast skies, a light rain falling–and listening to people complain about playing in the cold, I was not taking part in what may have been the South’s greatest fireworks display this year, which was put on by my former club. This was filmed from about 60-70 meters. To give you some perspective, the little ant-sized figure on the Read More ...
We Need Your Help Finding The Savings – I think I caught the gist of the bill in the first few words where it says, "and for other purposes". That’s a cannon of a pistol | No Silence Here | knoxnews.com – The ever-accurate media. android-scripting – I can't wait until I have some time. And my device gets upgraded to Android 2.0 The woman who stopped a mass murderer Read More ...
There’s a throwback high school baseball game coming to Knoxville. In April 2010, Farragut and Karns will play a game to benefit Parkinson’s research. I got the heads up from my one of my rugby buddies, Pat Dorwin. Pat played on the 1982 Farragut State Championship team and later was a fixture for the Knoxville Possums. One word to describe Pat–”wheels”. Both Pat and his younger brother have both been Read More ...
Next to nothing. A rugby club is set to celebrate Guy Fawkes night round a large TV after health and safety forced organisers to use footage of a bonfire rather than the real thing. Organisers at Ilfracombe Rugby Club in Devon say they were put off having a real fire by the ”mountain” of paperwork and regulations set by council chiefs. With a few exceptions, rugby players aren’t generally known Read More ...
XKCD Strikes Again – While you’re at it, can I get a drink holder attached to the end of each arm? Rich People Fleeing High Tax States – What? Unbelievable! The gov’ment should do something about this! Rowland Burris Blames Bush For Olympic FAIL – And I thought it was just because the IOC member are all racists. Dell uses social media to gather employee ideas – This is going Read More ...
