SubscribeMonthly Archives: June 2008
Client Point of View II: The Next Phone Call
Your customers/clients have predictable needs. Any organization that doesn’t act on its knowledge of those needs, risks alienating the people it most wants to impress. I wrote the other day about talking on the phone with the local agency that handles driving tests. The follow-up call today, to book a road test, offered up another example of making false assumptions about your clients. I booked the road test today, and the woman on the phone was very specific about… More »
Answer Survey and Get 10% Off
Got this from PopCap’s email newsletter. Answer their survey and you’ll get 10% off on any purchase at their site. Six measly questions for a discount? How cool can that be? Offer valid until July 11 only.
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Baseball Power Rankings – July Rankings
Here’s a look at the best teams in baseball as we head into the month of July.
1. Boston Red Sox – The defending champions still the best in the business.
2. Tampa Bay Rays – The Rays are starting to look like they are for real.
3. Chicago Cubs – Could the 100-year curse finally be ready to die?
4. Los Angeles Angels – When they get hot, the Angels can beat anyone.
5. St. Louis Cardinals – With Pujols healthy, the… More »
July Poll: Why did you switch to Linux?
I was getting tired of using other operating systems.
I just got curious about it.
The school/office changed the operating system on the computers we use and I got hooked after that.
You could choose your answers from the list or add your own. It depends on you. If you want to give a detailed story of your migration to Linux, you could post a comment here so that I could easily read them all at one place.
Even if you haven’t… More »
New England Patriots trouble on special teams
NFL Football at its best. NFL Football at its craziest.
Willie Andrews, backup cornerback for the Patriots, is in trouble again
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We all wait and watch for trouble in Patriot land. We are happy even when a special teamer gets in trouble. The Patriots do everything right so often, it just feels kind of good when something goes wrong.
In February, Andrews was arrested on charges of possession of marijuana with… More »
The Heart-Stopping History of Ken and Ryu
Joel, my partner in blogging crimes over at Re:Retro made me aware of GamesRadar’s hyper-excellent Street Fighter Week.
Amongst the offerings is “The History of Ken and Ryu,” which looks back at the relationship between the two fighters from the beginning of time to the present day. Did you know that Ryu’s red bandana comes from Ken? I did, but I’m a nerd. Do not attempt to be like me.
Enjoy your yaoi fodder.
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Europeans Prefer Casual Games
Would you believe this? Crytek CEO, Cevat Yerli, said that most Europeans perfer short games as opposed to action and shooter games that are popular in North America and in some other parts of the world. They perceive these kinds of titles as “evil” which comes with all the guns and the gore.
And you know what the best-selling game in all of Europe in 2007 is? Its Brain Training for the DS. Yes, folks, its a… More »
Green Chicken
Tyson Foods has recently announced plans to go green, at least when it comes to animal by-products. This is an important step in the farming world, as Tyson provides around 25% of the nation’s meat and about 300 million gallons of animal fat every year. They’re a leader in this industry, so their commitment to go green will hopefully inspire others to go green as well. What exactly are their plans? Well, they’ve signed on with Syntroleum Corporation,… More »
Manny Ramirez and Jack McCormick Incident
Manny Ramirez of the Boston Red Sox says that the incident that occurred between him and Jack McCormick is over. McCormick, the Rex Sox traveling secretary, also agrees that the two have hammered out their deferences.
According to reports, Ramirez pushed McCormick following an argument regarding tickets. Ramirez wanted tickets for family members and friends and he felt that McCormick wasn’t doing his job fast enough or well enough. Ramirez pushed McCormick, taking action into his own hands… More »
Brotherhood to film Season 3 in Rhode Island
Although pending changes to tax incentives for film production in Rhode Island gave Showtime execs pause, the network announced today that it will film Season 3 of Brotherhood in Providence, home to the always-dramatic Caffee clan.
The cast and crew of the political/crime series will arrive in Providence July 28, the show’s publicist told The Providence Journal. She didn’t disclose shoot locations, but the state capitol is a likely site.
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California Medical Errors Now on the Books
California hospitals have been reporting adverse events to the state Department of Public Health since last July, and the numbers are showing that about 100 patients per month are being harmed, sometimes fatally. The University of California – San Diego Medical Center director says that seeing these numbers has encouraged improvements. A California lawmaker says these number might be reason enough to halt reimbursement to hospitals with particular types and numbers of adverse effects.
What do these numbers say to you?
Source:
“Serious… More »
British Star Still Shining!
England has got to be hoppin’ tonight!
Andy Murray pulled a miracle out of his scrawny little butt. Two sets down to the eighth-seeded Richard Gasquet is really not a great way to try and get into the quarterfinals of Wimbledon. But if Murray just wasn’t the little tall Brit that could.
The third set went the distance, and Murray came out ahead in a tiebreak. It was the turning point of the match, and Murray had all cylinders firing in the… More »
Thumb Wrestlers T-shirt, for Real
Strap on your thumb-sized mexican lucha-libre headgear and get ready to rumble!
The thumb wrestlers are not dead yet. If you still remember, we first caught Lucha Thumbre T-shirt by Andreas Nilsson in April. The white tee was featuring Wrestler in Mexican Red Mask in really funny facial expression.
This time, it’s Tom Burns who comes up with his own version of Thumb Wrestlers. Tom Burns’ sky-blue color tee, which is sold by Loiter, illustrates rivalry of two thumb wrestlers that look… More »
We, not technology, are the solutions to our own technological nightmares
Luis Suarez suggested something so strange, something almost heretical this weekend. He said we should use the phone and not email sometimes. Yes, I know, strange. Wait you mean I can use my Blackberry as a phone? IBM’s Luis Suarez is the latest social networker to argue for reducing your dependence on email as a productivity tactic. Tired of spending hours a day on email, Suarez worked to stop the cycle of emails generating emails, reducing… More »
Fear Itself’s "Eater" Debuts This Week
This week’s episode of NBC’s Fear Itself, Eater, looks just as sinister as the last few. Check out the episode details and actor spotlight after the jump.
Directed by Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator) it follows a police rookie (Elizabeth Moss) who must deal with a special prisoner (Stephen R. Hart) on her first night at the precinct, a deranged serial killer known as “The Eater”. Fear Itself airs on Thursday, July 3, at 10:00 PM. Spotlight on The… More »