The Recap
We are now recovering with some spring snowboarding at Beaver Creek after our Moab Adventures. The race was, well, a long two days. Friday we spent consolidating gear, registering, sorting gear, and getting ready for the event — surprisingly time
The Recap
We are now recovering with some spring snowboarding at Beaver Creek after our Moab Adventures. The race was, well, a long two days. Friday we spent consolidating gear, registering, sorting gear, and getting ready for the event — surprisingly time
Enjoying Moab
Team "All Over the Map" has landed in Utah. Well, actually Durdam, Mahir, and I met in LAX on our way to the Eagle Vail airport in Colorado. Mahir survived being evicted from his cab on the way to the
Enjoying Moab
Team "All Over the Map" has landed in Utah. Well, actually Durdam, Mahir, and I met in LAX on our way to the Eagle Vail airport in Colorado. Mahir survived being evicted from his cab on the way to the
La Jolla Training Day
A couple of weeks ago, I got together in La Jolla with my brother and friend Mahir to get in a good training session for the upcoming 12-Hour Moab Adventure Race. We had a great time and true to adventure
La Jolla Training Day
A couple of weeks ago, I got together in La Jolla with my brother and friend Mahir to get in a good training session for the upcoming 12-Hour Moab Adventure Race. We had a great time and true to adventure
Twitter Echo = Bad Idea
My latest soap box (no pun intended) is to remind people that you really have to fail a lot if you hope to have one or perhaps a few successes. I get ideas constantly and being a relentless optimist, I
Twitter Echo = Bad Idea
My latest soap box (no pun intended) is to remind people that you really have to fail a lot if you hope to have one or perhaps a few successes. I get ideas constantly and being a relentless optimist, I
Windows Genuine Advantage Notification
Normally, I blur out on Microsoft Updates, but this one is excellent. I only wish I could have been included on the meeting that devised the name for this update.
Windows Genuine Advantage Notification
Normally, I blur out on Microsoft Updates, but this one is excellent. I only wish I could have been included on the meeting that devised the name for this update.
Google Accounts and Email Addresses
Am I missing something or does Google not handle multiple email addresses per account? I have been invited to a few Google Groups recently and if it doesn’t go to my logged in gmail address then it tells me I
Google Accounts and Email Addresses
Am I missing something or does Google not handle multiple email addresses per account? I have been invited to a few Google Groups recently and if it doesn’t go to my logged in gmail address then it tells me I
Life Without a Cell Phone
My Cingular 2125 has fried two SIM cards and I am waiting on a replacement that I ordered online. I am stepping up to the Nokia N73 per Om‘s recommendation. It has been a full week since I have had
Life Without a Cell Phone
My Cingular 2125 has fried two SIM cards and I am waiting on a replacement that I ordered online. I am stepping up to the Nokia N73 per Om‘s recommendation. It has been a full week since I have had
2007
I guess it is time to get cracking! My plan is to start working in a lot of steady computrainer riding, solid one hour runs, and some mountain biking. Once I drop 7-10 pounds, I hope to turn up the
2007
I guess it is time to get cracking! My plan is to start working in a lot of steady computrainer riding, solid one hour runs, and some mountain biking. Once I drop 7-10 pounds, I hope to turn up the
30 Boxes is Top Calendar
Score one for the little guy. We managed to beat out the giants at least according to PC World Magazine! [tags]30boxes, googlecalendar, gcal, pcworld[/tags]
30 Boxes is Top Calendar
Score one for the little guy. We managed to beat out the giants at least according to PC World Magazine! [tags]30boxes, googlecalendar, gcal, pcworld[/tags]
iChat and Skype Video
In our incredibly shrinking universe, I have found iChat Video to be an indispensible communication tool. I use it to work on 30 Boxes product design and engineering with Nick in Colorado and I use it to enable a more
iChat and Skype Video
In our incredibly shrinking universe, I have found iChat Video to be an indispensible communication tool. I use it to work on 30 Boxes product design and engineering with Nick in Colorado and I use it to enable a more
Google, don’t be evil.
This has me irritated. [tags]30boxes, google, googlecalendar[/tags]
Google, don’t be evil.
This has me irritated. [tags]30boxes, google, googlecalendar[/tags]
EOY
I have been enjoying some unstructured training for the last couple of months. I am still trying to get a bit closer to 175lbs as a starting weight for 2007. Speaking of which, I have been trying to come up
EOY
I have been enjoying some unstructured training for the last couple of months. I am still trying to get a bit closer to 175lbs as a starting weight for 2007. Speaking of which, I have been trying to come up
Blog-Tag
Turns out there is a game of Blog-Tag going around the blogosphere in which bloggers are sharing five things about themselves that relatively few people know, and then tagging five other bloggers to be “it.” Thanks for tagging me Drew!
Transparency and New Corporate Marketing (aka Building Intimacy)
[cross-posted at 30B] In the relatively short product life of 30 Boxes we have made plenty of discoveries, had some assumptions validated, and had others completely overturned. Having over a decade of experience in consumer web apps, though, one thing
Transparency and New Corporate Marketing (aka Building Intimacy)
[cross-posted at 30B] In the relatively short product life of 30 Boxes we have made plenty of discoveries, had some assumptions validated, and had others completely overturned. Having over a decade of experience in consumer web apps, though, one thing
30 Boxes Blog Timeline
All you WordPress users out there. Download the new Blog Timeline plugin from 30 Boxes. It lets you show off your blog (check out the View Timeline link above the post) on an embedded ajax calendar. It even scrolls with
30 Boxes Blog Timeline
All you WordPress users out there. Download the new Blog Timeline plugin from 30 Boxes. It lets you show off your blog (check out the View Timeline link above the post) on an embedded ajax calendar. It even scrolls with
Movie: Casino Royale
2 of 4 STARS (ratings explained) It is fast-paced, edgy, and pure James Bond. Solid entertainment scuffed only by some chases that you wish Hollywood could find the humility to trim by 20%. [tags]jamesbond, casinoroyal[/tags]
Movie: Casino Royale
2 of 4 STARS (ratings explained) It is fast-paced, edgy, and pure James Bond. Solid entertainment scuffed only by some chases that you wish Hollywood could find the humility to trim by 20%. [tags]jamesbond, casinoroyal[/tags]
Analog Lessons in Usability: Kramer
[cross-posted at 30B] Well, this might be more of a business lesson, but here goes. Entertainment news this week included the unfortunate news of Michael Richards’ (aka Kramer) deplorably racist tirade at a comedy club. After the shock from watching
Analog Lessons in Usability: Kramer
[cross-posted at 30B] Well, this might be more of a business lesson, but here goes. Entertainment news this week included the unfortunate news of Michael Richards’ (aka Kramer) deplorably racist tirade at a comedy club. After the shock from watching
Analog Lessons in Usability: Car Locks
[also cross-posted at 30B] Part two of dispensing unsolicited advice is our new usability column called Analog Lessons. Here’s the skinny, there’s lots of real world examples of design and usability that make for great discussions about how to and
Analog Lessons in Usability: Car Locks
[also cross-posted at 30B] Part two of dispensing unsolicited advice is our new usability column called Analog Lessons. Here’s the skinny, there’s lots of real world examples of design and usability that make for great discussions about how to and
2006 Treasure Island
The missus got to show off some of her new bike prowess. Actually, she managed to better both my bike and my run time for this course (done a couple of years ago!) Julie placed 13th until a day later
2006 Treasure Island
The missus got to show off some of her new bike prowess. Actually, she managed to better both my bike and my run time for this course (done a couple of years ago!) Julie placed 13th until a day later
We Are Family
Durdam recently competed in the 2006 XTERRA World Championships in Maui. This little race that I did (my first "real" (non-sprint) triathlon) back in 1998 is all grown up. The nice thing is that the race directors and organization still
We Are Family
Durdam recently competed in the 2006 XTERRA World Championships in Maui. This little race that I did (my first "real" (non-sprint) triathlon) back in 1998 is all grown up. The nice thing is that the race directors and organization still
Is Google Arrogant or Really Really Clever?
There is a bit of hubub about a recent announcement on Google’s blog regarding trademarks. After reading the post, my question is this: is the title of the post: Do You “Google?” a play on Yahoo’s long time marketing slogan:
Is Google Arrogant or Really Really Clever?
There is a bit of hubub about a recent announcement on Google’s blog regarding trademarks. After reading the post, my question is this: is the title of the post: Do You “Google?” a play on Yahoo’s long time marketing slogan:
Published in Wired Magazine!
Before you mistake this for a fit of self-promotion, I’ll preface by saying that I began reading Wired Magazine shortly after its inception way back in 1992. During the last 13 years, I have submitted query letters, letters to the
Published in Wired Magazine!
Before you mistake this for a fit of self-promotion, I’ll preface by saying that I began reading Wired Magazine shortly after its inception way back in 1992. During the last 13 years, I have submitted query letters, letters to the
A Rating System
Recently, I have found myself wanting to share reviews of different things like movies, books, restaurants here on No Soap but I realized that I need a consistent ratings system and one that would apply accross categories. Obviously there are
A Rating System
Recently, I have found myself wanting to share reviews of different things like movies, books, restaurants here on No Soap but I realized that I need a consistent ratings system and one that would apply accross categories. Obviously there are
Is Time Magazine Still Relevant?
The subject is meant to be dramatic and rhetorical. Have a look at the 5 year graph of rank from Alexa (imperfect, of course), but certainly not indicative of the clout one might expect from such an immense brand. More
Is Time Magazine Still Relevant?
The subject is meant to be dramatic and rhetorical. Have a look at the 5 year graph of rank from Alexa (imperfect, of course), but certainly not indicative of the clout one might expect from such an immense brand. More
Grabbing Pizza in Naples
We got it into our head to cruise into Naples to grab some pizza before heading down to the hillside town of Amalfi down the coast. Disregarding the advice of friends and family and the explicit words of the Lonely
Grabbing Pizza in Naples
We got it into our head to cruise into Naples to grab some pizza before heading down to the hillside town of Amalfi down the coast. Disregarding the advice of friends and family and the explicit words of the Lonely
War Slingbox!
I first saw slingbox at the D conference more than 2 years ago. Today, I got one at BestBuy and managed to get it up and running in 44 minutes. That’s it. To get it going on your local network
War Slingbox!
I first saw slingbox at the D conference more than 2 years ago. Today, I got one at BestBuy and managed to get it up and running in 44 minutes. That’s it. To get it going on your local network
2006 Adventure Extreme Vail Race
Unfortunately, I have been a little deliquent in keeping up with some recent posts so I am now going to play catch up! Our "Team All Over The Map" (myself, Nick Wilder, John Preston, and Durdam) managed to take first
2006 Adventure Extreme Vail Race
Unfortunately, I have been a little deliquent in keeping up with some recent posts so I am now going to play catch up! Our "Team All Over The Map" (myself, Nick Wilder, John Preston, and Durdam) managed to take first
30Boxes and the Social Web
I just finished long essay that includes diagrams created with the most excellent OmniGraffle program. It’s all about how the web is going to make it easier for you to get organized! [tags]30boxes, socialweb, gtd[/tags]
30Boxes and the Social Web
I just finished long essay that includes diagrams created with the most excellent OmniGraffle program. It’s all about how the web is going to make it easier for you to get organized! [tags]30boxes, socialweb, gtd[/tags]
Crossing Alcatraz
I made my 3rd Alcatraz crossing on Saturday. It seems like if you live in the Bay Area and enjoy swimming, you really should take the opportunity to find yourself out in the middle of the Bay in some really
Crossing Alcatraz
I made my 3rd Alcatraz crossing on Saturday. It seems like if you live in the Bay Area and enjoy swimming, you really should take the opportunity to find yourself out in the middle of the Bay in some really
Twitter and Nanoblogging
I was fortunate enough to have some recent thought posted upstream on GigaOM. Evan Williams is my Tamagotchi [tags]nanoblogging, gigaom, evanwilliams, twttr, twitter, web2.0, dodgeball[/tags]
Twitter and Nanoblogging
I was fortunate enough to have some recent thought posted upstream on GigaOM. Evan Williams is my Tamagotchi [tags]nanoblogging, gigaom, evanwilliams, twttr, twitter, web2.0, dodgeball[/tags]
Floyd Landis Blog Manipulation
First, Floyd turns off comments. Now, there seems to be some hand-picking going on. The most recent post has 24 comments (all positive) and comments are now closed. What a joke. This guy needs to get a press conference with
Floyd Landis Blog Manipulation
First, Floyd turns off comments. Now, there seems to be some hand-picking going on. The most recent post has 24 comments (all positive) and comments are now closed. What a joke. This guy needs to get a press conference with
179
Alright! Four weeks or so and 15 pounds lighter, I am feeling pretty good. Finally able to "run" again and I have been starting to do some short MTB rides to get ready for the Vail adventure race. The next
179
Alright! Four weeks or so and 15 pounds lighter, I am feeling pretty good. Finally able to "run" again and I have been starting to do some short MTB rides to get ready for the Vail adventure race. The next
Yahoo! Calendar Integrated with Yahoo! Mail
Yahoo appears to have quietly incorporated some calendar features into the beta version of their web mail product. This includes a timeline of events and a much slimmed down version of their entry box. Any rumor about a Google product
Yahoo! Calendar Integrated with Yahoo! Mail
Yahoo appears to have quietly incorporated some calendar features into the beta version of their web mail product. This includes a timeline of events and a much slimmed down version of their entry box. Any rumor about a Google product
Floyd Landis – closed for discussion
Floyd Landis has a blog that was active during the Tour. Since his positive test for testosterone, the comments on his blog are closed. I guess he is not interested in continuing the discussion… Professional sports have turned into a
Floyd Landis – closed for discussion
Floyd Landis has a blog that was active during the Tour. Since his positive test for testosterone, the comments on his blog are closed. I guess he is not interested in continuing the discussion… Professional sports have turned into a
Hello WordPress 2.0!
I finally had some spare time and upgraded. So much better and the 5-step process worked flawlessly.
Hello WordPress 2.0!
I finally had some spare time and upgraded. So much better and the 5-step process worked flawlessly.
Altering Body Type
I am slowly recovering from the WHWR. Upon returning from Europe, I promptly got a pretty bad cold and have had some sluggish days. The last 2-3 years of longer endurance work seems to have dulled all my fast-twitch muscles.
Altering Body Type
I am slowly recovering from the WHWR. Upon returning from Europe, I promptly got a pretty bad cold and have had some sluggish days. The last 2-3 years of longer endurance work seems to have dulled all my fast-twitch muscles.
WHWR Recap
Sorry for the long delay. Digital media is time consuming! My foot has recovered from the "duh-hrain" incident. I have posted a bunch of photos on Webshots. I have tried to include a bit of narrative in the photo titles.
WHWR Recap
Sorry for the long delay. Digital media is time consuming! My foot has recovered from the "duh-hrain" incident. I have posted a bunch of photos on Webshots. I have tried to include a bit of narrative in the photo titles.
Smell Me Thin
Smell Me Thin per InStyle Mag Certain smells can alter a person’s perception of your body size. “When a spicy floral fragrance was worn by a woman in a trial I conducted, men perceived the woman to weight 12 pounds
Smell Me Thin
Smell Me Thin per InStyle Mag Certain smells can alter a person’s perception of your body size. “When a spicy floral fragrance was worn by a woman in a trial I conducted, men perceived the woman to weight 12 pounds
Duh-hrain!
I am up and about after a serious highland adventure. The going was a bit more rough than expected. I managed to get to 50 miles and that required an extraordinary support crew and enduring quite a bit of pain.
Duh-hrain!
I am up and about after a serious highland adventure. The going was a bit more rough than expected. I managed to get to 50 miles and that required an extraordinary support crew and enduring quite a bit of pain.
30 Hours Til The Start
I am tapping away from a coffee shop in Edinburgh, Scotland. The West Highland Way Race (Slog) begins at 1AM Saturday morning. That is 5PM Friday (California) or 8PM Friday (New York). I think I am ready after an exhaustive
30 Hours Til The Start
I am tapping away from a coffee shop in Edinburgh, Scotland. The West Highland Way Race (Slog) begins at 1AM Saturday morning. That is 5PM Friday (California) or 8PM Friday (New York). I think I am ready after an exhaustive
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