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misterjt - Defining the '00s, revisited

misterjt — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:01:36 +0000

As you know, I'm down with this definition. The curious problem of the 00s is that the technology that has allowed this unique conflict of the individual and the institution has advanced faster than any of us are able to process or navigate.

Ms. Jen - On a decade of living in the South

Ms. Jen — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:55:22 +0000

I like the 'mish-mosh' of stuff! I also like the daily blogging. I am waiting for you to move to LA and then give us a report on LA vs. the Northeast vs. the South in ten years from now... ;o) p.s. I don't believe that living one town south of Long Beach qualifies me to any claims whatsoever about anything. And I think of LB as the town of Ikey Owens and Dennis Owens more than the town of Snoop Dog.

tiffanybbrown - On a decade of living in the South

tiffanybbrown — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:21:27 +0000

Yeah, I have been. It feels really good and really odd :-). I might need to change my blog's description from "web development and other interests" to "a mish-mosh of stuff."

tiffanybbrown - On a decade of living in the South

tiffanybbrown — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:05:36 +0000

Yup :-). Public Enemy is from Hempstead (my hometown) and Roosevelt if I'm not mistaken. Leaders of the New School and Busta Rhymes are from Uniondale (and went to my high school). Rakim is from Wyandanch. De La Soul is from Amityville. EPMD is from Brentwood. And yes, Keith "Most Beautifulest Thing" Murray. Oh, and I wouldn't be a proper Strong Islander if I didn't mention WBAU, the Adelphi University college station that broke about a half-dozen hip-hop acts.

misterjt - On a decade of living in the South

misterjt — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:22:31 +0000

You have been blogging up a storm.

michellej - On a decade of living in the South

michellej — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:58:24 +0000

[this is good]

AG_ - On a decade of living in the South

AG_ — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:20:11 +0000

Heh, I know that you gotta show luv to Central Islip's own Keith Murray ;-) "The most beautifulist thing..."

anon - Debugging tip: \"Disallowed Key Character\" error in CodeIgniter

anon — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:14:43 +0000

I have experienced this error as well when I am in a hurry and forget to close my form tag

WebTechGlobal - WordPress' get_categories() function

WebTechGlobal — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:41:16 +0000

I changed it to parent but doesnt seem to matter! The get_categories function is stated as no longer in use on another page ( that I lost). It stated versions of 2.8 but then the replacement options are not suitable so I'm guessing thats not true.

smith - Review: The online mind map smackdown

smith — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:40:00 +0000

During the last year and a half, a number of web-based tools for mind mapping have evolved quickly into competent business applications. Several of them are now approaching the functionality of desktop mind mapping software.

I’ve been planning to create a comparison chart that details how the offerings of each of the major developers of web-based mind mapping software tools compare, but just couldn’t seem to get around to it – until recently. During a recent web search, I came across a chart produced by blogger Tiffany Brown for business cards that compared MindMeister, Mindomo, Mind42 and Comapping, and provided brief reviews of each of the programs. It was dated July 2007 – almost a year old, an eternity in Web 2.0 terms – and so I contacted Tiffany to see if I could use her chart as a jumping off point to an up-to-date comparison. She said yes!

I first made a detailed set of features and performance criteria, drawn from a similar chart that I offer for desktop-based mind mapping software, and added in other capabilities that are unique to these web-based tools. I then sent the form to each developer, asking them to fill in the required data. Finally, I compiled their answers into a detailed side-by-side comparison chart, which is now available for you to download.

@dcfemella - On stepping back to move forward

@dcfemella — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:00:58 +0000

Good point! On that note, I am going to step away from the keyboard and head to the gym. =D

tiffanybbrown - On stepping back to move forward

tiffanybbrown — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:40:40 +0000

My solution was to realize when I had reached the point of diminishing returns: where the level of productivity decreased with each hour. When I reach that point, I take a break and do something away from the keyboard. Even if I think of a fix for my coding issue, I don't go to the keyboard, I write it out and make a note to apply it tomorrow.

@dcfemella - On stepping back to move forward

@dcfemella — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:33:34 +0000

What was your solution? I am at the point that I am feeling drained every day. I already know that it will eventually come to an end in January.

@littlelazer - Recommended: "Google Closure: How not to write JavaScript"

@littlelazer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:54:09 +0000

Sorry, you can ignore that. I was checking his blog instead of sitepoint.com

@littlelazer - Recommended: "Google Closure: How not to write JavaScript"

@littlelazer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:02:35 +0000

Do you hav the link. Sorry if I just missed where it was on the post.

Karen Melhuish - Dear Delicious: Please change your delete tags interface

Karen Melhuish — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:45:44 +0000

My only comfort is that I am not alone in this agony.....sigh...only 40 more to delete ...

Justin Low - "Continuous partial attention" and "email apnea" from the CBC's "Spark" podcast

Justin Low — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:33:58 +0000

Interesting article. As an avid gamer, I've noticed the tension build during certain games as I lean into the action, however, I also use a blackberry as my primary email device, so I would say it's more of a computer-users apnea than a specific activity apnea. I would however agree that more care needs to be taken with the users health, don't ignore your bodies urges to stretch and look around. Our bodies do send us messages, we just have to learn to pay better attention to them.

tiffanybbrown - "Continuous partial attention" and "email apnea" from the CBC's "Spark" podcast

tiffanybbrown — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:26:16 +0000

I agree Justin. Stone mentions in her HuffPo piece that this is common to computer users generally, but is especially apparent when checking e-mail.

Valerie Reddemann - "Continuous partial attention" and "email apnea" from the CBC's "Spark" podcast

Valerie Reddemann — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:48:16 +0000

Great post! As the owner of an internet company, I can relate to this. My chiropractor gave me this advice which works remarkably well: It's the 20/20/20 rule. Every 20 minutes back away from your computer. Look 20 feet away for 20 seconds and take slow deep breaths in and out. It really helps! I also find that limiting my email checks to 2-3 times a day maintains my focus and improves productivity. And the standing computer station? Great idea. They do exist and definitely better on the back. Thanks again for the great info! Valerie Reddemann President Greenfeet.com

seedoflife - My Happiness Project: Managing Depression Without Medication

seedoflife — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:56:11 +0000

Thanks for sharing! Looking back to see the impact of several generational events that have become as traumatic as nuclear war upon our generation as well as that of the previous 2-3 generations before us cannot be taken lightly. I noticed that delaying or denying my creativity points me south in horrible ways. There was one year probably 4 to 5 years ago where I was on an involuntary fast and did not realize it for the entire year. Now that I am creating multimedia and composing music, I've been able to lose weight like they were inversely connected. Best wishes to you and I hope that you find peace and happiness as God desires for you!