Year: 2004
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Scary
I might have a reason to read this document, and — who knows — try and apply some of its knowledge at work. I won’t pretend to be excited. “Vocabulary Mapping for Terminology Services” isn’t on any bestseller lists I’ve seen.
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The eyes have it
At an eye appointment this afternoon, my eyes were dilated. I dislike this step, even though it’s normal, as it leaves me unable to read for a few hours thereafter. In my rush to get back online, I took the step of bumping up the font sizes in all my applications (Mail, Safari, NetNewsWire)… and…
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Will 10.3.3 do the trick?
I’m reading the Apple KnowledgeBase note for the Mac OS X 10.3.3 update. I have not yet installed it, but I am thrilled to read this bullet item. Addresses an issue in which Mail could unexpectedly quit when marking some types of unsolicited messages (or “spam”) as Junk. I haven’t been hit by this problem…
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I’ve been this guy
Review the fun(ny) images here. I’ve linked to the one I liked best, but try those Back and Next links, too.
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User
I much prefer the word “customer” or “reader” to label website, uhhh, users. But I think it’s still an apt description most of the time. “I am USER, hear me roar!” hits most of the hot buttons, don’t you think?
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Movie: Spellbound
I don’t think I’ve worried about spelling since third grade. Watching the documentary Spellbound can certainly change your perspective. The movie follows eight children preparing for, and competing in, the National Spelling Bee. I had heard that the finals of the Bee are covered live by ESPN, with very high ratings. This movie shows why.…
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53 million can’t be wrong
Hypergene points out a recent (February 29) study released by Pew Internet & American Life Project, stating that 53 million Americans have produced content online. That’s 44% of adult (18+) internet users in this country. The definition of content is quite broad, but I agree with the inclusiveness. Most of this is about connecting and…
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Book: The Last Precinct
I’ve read several of Patricia Cornwell’s mystery/crime thrillers involving the coroner Dr. Kay Scarpetta. Last weekend, with lots of travel time to fill, I picked up The Last Precinct off the bargain rack in the Tampa airport. Hardcover, so not perfect for travelling, but at least I was sure that it I hadn’t read it.…
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Sunny
We’ve just a weekend to remember. I’m glad I wasn’t in front of the computer until now, after sunset.
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Ideas move both ways
Scoble on “Why RSS is more productive than Web” includes several good ideas. None of them are new to me, but perhaps useful to reinforce some points I’m trying to make. I was struck, however, by this item: 3) No looking for “what’s new.” When you visit a site like CNET you need to do…