Instead of a New Year’s Resolution, a New Season’s Resolution. Maybe the bright light of the first day of summer is affecting me strangely. but I’ve decided that I’m going to post here every day. No matter what. The only question is, what should my posts be about? Suggestions please!
Getting Republicans to care about Global Warming
A cartoon from Working for Change via Perceptric Forum. John Howard take note, please.
Passive Intruder: ’Pong’s first solo exhibition
One for the diary: my partner ’Pong’s first solo exhibition Passive Intruder opens at Buzzzbar Café Restaurant in Newtown on Tuesday 5 December.
If you’re going to show your computer on TV…
… remember to clear your web browser’s cache first. Here’s a TV report from Denmark about — oh, something or other. Watch our serious bearded Internet expert demonstrating how to download music. Now when the time code reaches 58 seconds, stop and notice the second-to-last file he downloaded. Oops.
Google Earth, 1844
Using highly-classified Victorian-era satellite technology, Google Earth now includes views of the Earth from historical times.
Practice what you Preach!
“Always follow procedure,” I tell every new contractor or employee. “You can’t remember everything, no matter how intelligent you are. Always cross-check.” Measure twice, cut once. All very, very good advice.
But this morning I knew that the 1GB memory stick I had in stock would be compatible with the client’s computer. I know my memory specs, all is under control. I am a professional. And besides, we’re in a hurry.
Um, what’s that burning smell…?
The result of today’s professionalism? One fried memory stick. One fried motherboard. A client’s computer which must now be replaced at my expense. A thousand dollars out of pocket and a day’s work lost.