July 18, 2006
Blueberries
In case there was any question in someone's mind...
It is possible to eat 8 lbs of blueberries in less than a week, and (more importantly) before they go bad.
This experiment's costs:
8lbs of blueberries = $5.
Posted by Dan at 09:23 PM | Comments (0)
June 26, 2006
Change
Begging for change rule #2: Never ask for spare change while wearing a $CASINO t-shirt.
Begging for change rule #2 addendum: Especially while waiting at the bus terminal for $CASINO.
Posted by Dan at 12:01 AM | Comments (0)
June 06, 2006
Corporate Speak #1818
The review has prompted rumors of layoffs. Intel spokesman Manetta said there is no specific plan yet for a particular number of job cutbacks. But he added, "We do expect to have fewer employees than now as a result of attrition, redeployment and changes to Intel's business." (emphesis mine)
What is re-deployment? What is re-deployment in a company with a publically stated goal becoming a leaner, more nimble company who has cut off any head count increases?
As Andrei put it to me yesterday, don't hide behind wordage, just admit what you've done wrong and fix it.
Posted by Dan at 03:54 PM | Comments (0)
May 15, 2006
Quality News Coverage
Reading through a basic fluff piece on high-def music at News.com, I ran across the following humorous quote:
Yet iPods and other digital music players can't provide the ultimate listening experience, says Mazer. Digital players are fine for travel or for working out, he says, but for serious listening at home he prefers big stereo sound systems.
Emphesis is mine. Now the humor in this is really really hidden. The "he" in this quote is an Elliot Mazer, a guy who has made his living in the recording and audio industry. G. Sandoval though presents this little bold tidbit as some hidden secret unknown to the world. Get real man, Mazer is an individual who has spent several hundred thousands (if not millions) of dollars on high end stereo equipment. Not only that, he's in an article talking about the benefits of high quality stereo equipment, and the introduction of his own company.
Fluff.
G.S. come on, don't write to us as if we're twelve year olds waiting to be spoon fed.
Posted by Dan at 03:46 PM | Comments (0)