Saturday, November 29, 2008
Friday, November 28, 2008
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Adventures of the Turducken
We finally defrosted, baked, and ate the turducken. All and all, it was good, but not spectacular like I imagined. It definitely was moist and full of flavors.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Variations of the Turducken
The largest recorded nested bird roast is 17 birds, attributed to aroyal feast in France in the early 19th century (originally called a Rôti Sans Pareil, or "Roast without equal") - a bustard stuffed with a turkey, a goose, a pheasant, a chicken, a duck, a guinea fowl, a teal, a woodcock, a partridge, a plover, a lapwing, a quail, a thrush, a lark, an Ortolan Bunting and a Garden Warbler.The final bird is small enough that it can be stuffed with a singleolive; it also suggests that, unlike modern multi-bird roasts, therewas no stuffing or other packing placed in between the birds. This dishprobably could not be legally recreated in the modern era as many ofthe listed birds are now protected species. [1] [2].
Friday, November 21, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Direct message from TrackThis via web
The turducken is on its way!
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Sunday, November 16, 2008
IBM X-31, I will not let you go
My trusty IBM X-31 has been with me for over four years. I bought it then for $1500 and it has lasted since. Since then, I have replaced the AC adapter (the wire wore off and split open). The battery lasts no more than 15 minutes and should be replaced if I ever want to take this away from the wall plug.
While the new MacBooks look incredibly appealing, I'm still hanging on, hoping that she serves me well for at least one more year. Other than some overheating, especially when watching videos, it still functions.
IBM X-31, I will not let you go
My trusty IBM X-31 has been with me for over four years. I bought it then for $1500 and it has lasted since. Since then, I have replaced the AC adapter (the wire wore off and split open). The battery lasts no more than 15 minutes and should be replaced if I ever want to take this away from the wall plug.
While the new MacBooks look incredibly appealing, I'm still hanging on, hoping that she serves me well for at least one more year. Other than some overheating, especially when watching videos, it still functions.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
1200 calories of chicken cutlets and gravy at L&L
Why do I keep doing this to myself. What is worse is that I'm still skinny and not getting fat.
Obama delivers his first "fireside" chat video
Obama uses YouTube, a la FDR's fireside chats. Perhaps using this more modern medium (instead of radio) will inspire the younger population to actively participate in government.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Finally, a job description that doesn't require the customary 10 years of experience
I like the forward thinking of this job description. It doesn't require 10 years of experience and puts more emphasis on innate ability. See highlighted text below.
KEVIN JOHNSON '08
Chief of Staff to the Mayor of Sacramento
On November 4th the people elected Kevin Johnson to lead Sacramento with a clear mandate for change. After playing in the NBA for twelve years, Kevin Johnson founded a non-profit organization focused on community revitalization. As CEO he attracted and planned businesses creating nearly 300 jobs, catalyzed economic development in the region, created seven successful schools that significantly raised student achievement and he is now focused on bringing about change in Sacramento. As Mayor he has pledged to make Sacramento a city that works for everyone. With a small staff, the Mayor's goal is to change the way politics works in Sacramento – to ensure that decisions are made based on the interests of its citizens and children, and not based on factions or party politics. We are seeking to create a dynamic team that will work relentlessly to create a vibrant Sacramento, increase safety, improve schools and strengthen the city's economy.
Qualifications
We seek an outstanding strategic thinker and implementer who believes deeply in the Mayor's mission and who displays a record of achievement in challenging situations. A successful candidate will also demonstrate:
- Superior project management experience
- Excellent leadership skills
- A record of setting and achieving ambitious goals
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- The ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
- Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Strong management experience
- A commitment to producing consistently high quality, detailed work
- The ability to identify challenges and actively work to find solutions
- Flexibility
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- The ability to work effectively with others at all levels of an organization and to consistently display a high level of professionalism in all interactions
- Public-speaking abilities, including the ability to inspire others
- A willingness to work non-standard hours and occasional weekends
- Prior experience with the city or in a similar role is not required.
- MBA, JD, or Masters in Public Policy preferred
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Too much work and no maid
This is what happens when you put in a lot of hours during the week and don't have a maid.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Conference Call with Guy Kawasaki
Participated in a call with Guy Kawasaki, John Jantsch and Penelope Trunk -- a frank, real discussion about what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. It's much different to hear them in person than reading their blogs or tweets.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Ocarina for the iPhone - Learning a New Instrument
I just had to download the Ocarina for the iPhone. Like Guitar Hero, it's another worthless life skill that will have no future application. Maybe I should dedicate my time to learning a real instrument. However, this is going to be a great conversation starter, especially among the iPhone community.
A Review of Posterous
I signed up for Posterous in October 2008 because of my frustration with having so many different sites to update: Facebook, Tumblr, blogs, twitter. With my iPhone, updating while on the go becomes a reality, particularly with the advent of new services such as Twitter, Brightkite, and Facebook. However, writing blog posts and uploading pictures to multiple sites became a chore, especially with just 2G service.
What is LifeStreaming?
Sites like Facebook and Twitter made it easy to update an audience on the current happenings quickly and easily. Lea Woodward wrote a nice piece on life streaming, what it is and how it can be used. By following and by posting, a conversation quickly forms between writer and the audience and vice versa. It can quickly become extreme, as demonstrated by a fellow Pepperdine alumna when she attempted to update the world on her child birth.
Along comes Posterous
Maintaining multiple sites can quicly become an administrative nightmare. In one of my first posts, complained the difficultly of updating multiple sites. What Posterous does is allow you to send your "posts" to an e-mail address: post@posterous.com. Anything you send from that e-mail address, including images, music, videos, links, and more are automatically formatted appropriately, stored, and displayed in your post. Additionally, depending on what services you setup, Posterous will automatically update those as well. I currently have my Tumblr, LiveJournal, Blogger, WordPress, Twitter, Flickr, and personal blog updated.
E-mail seems outdated for the early adopters but still remains a universal medium for communication. You don't have to learn new interfaces for new sites as they come out, and only have to setup my credentials through Posterous and simply send an e-mail. This allows you to write your post through Outlook, GMail, Hotmail, or whatever you want to use. More importantly, it allows you to use your mobile device's e-mail functionality to send pictures, updates, and more. No need for iPhone apps or lack of MMS functionality (Steve Jobs!).
As the developers work on adding more functionality, such as site specific posting, the service will become more and more powerful.
Get your Posterous today: Simply send anything to post@posterous.com and they will send you back a link to your new site. It's that easy.
Disclaimer: I have no personal or financial ties to Posterous, Inc. My endorsement of the service is simply my personal excitement for a revolutionary product.
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