I lead teams at the intersection of strategy and design. Autodidact. Polymath. Barbecue acolyte. I start fires (the good kind).
Yet another company attempting to inject advertising within Twitter using a rev-share model and referral payments. I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised to learn that there is an MLM component in there.
Read the fourth box for a nice little slip of the spellcheck.
A collection of my actions and interactions from around the Net over the last week.
Shared Doctype"a free question and answer site for web designers. You can ask questions about CSS, HTML, web design and email design."
Reading Doctype: "a free question and answer site for web designers. You can ask questions about CSS, HTML.. http://doctype.com/ [#] Proof your resume. Have a friend proof it. Proof it again before you send it. Don’t let mistakes overshadow your achievements. [#] Watching an episode of Nova while knocking out some work. The space program amazes me on so many levels. A pinnacle of human achievement. [#] We’re looking for a contract Web Designer to join the Pluck UX team. Want to have an impact? http://bit.ly/haTCp [#] We’re looking for a contract Web Developer to join the Pluck UX team. Ready to step up your game? http://j.mp/305fDA [#] RT @damon: Austin: kick ass on your current project, dust off an old one, or fire up a new one tonight http://cafebedouins.com at Epoch [#] Nothing like waking up to 26 moderation e-mails in a Google Group, 25 of which are spam. :P [#] RT @yehaskel: Very cool that @demandmedia has pooled, negotiated health ins. plans for our content creators at ~50% cost http://j.mp/4ew4sJ [#] Huh, Barnes & Noble’s new e-book reader allows you to lend your digital books to friends. Nice. [#] Reading Website Optimizer: "Website Optimizer is an easy-to-use tool for testing site content that .. http://bit.ly/4qgyqC [#] I’ve been looking forward to getting a kindle but B&N’s Nookie…err Nook e-reader is reeaaally tempting. [#] Coming to Product Potluck tonight? Be sure to say hi. I’m psyched about our panel (1st listed: http://j.mp/vBGSo) and think you will be too. [#] Shared 2 links. Reading Podcasting Equipment Guide (2009): "So, if youre thinking about podcasting and have no idea.. http://bit.ly/22XNIT [#] Thanks to all who came to our panel at ProductCamp. Big thanks to @shoogie for leading and copanelists @clutchcreative and @j_gesinger. [#] For those at #ppa09, we referred to Trademark Media (www.trademarkmedia.com) for their human-centric newsletters and awesome video About Us [#] Also from our #ppa09 panel, I recommended all of you follow @KathySierra as a guide to connecting with and helping your users be awesome [#] RT @shoogie: Here is the blog I mentioned last night re: writing good error messages to avoid abandons: http://shar.es/1I1nk #ppa09 [#] RT @shoogie: Here is the book I mentioned… giving your customers tools to carry your brand: Brand Hijack http://amzn.com/1591841402 #ppa09 [#] Shared Haystack37Signals’ Haystack "is a site where web designers (firms and freelancers) can answer the three basic questions a client typically asks at the beginning of a search:
* What does your work look like?
* Where are you located?
* What’s your typical budget range?
"
Reading Haystack: 37Signals’ Haystack "is a site where web designers (firms and freelancers) can ans.. http://haystack.com/ [#] I’m glad Austin passed the texting while driving ban. I really don’t want to die because someone needed to "LOL" at their BFF. [#]
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RT @joshuabaer: #Austin is the 2nd strongest economy in the US (San Antonio #1, Dallas #6, Houston #10 – Go Texas!) http://bit.ly/3d0VIG [#] Smoke is rising from the chimney starter, which will produce beautiful coals for tonight’s dinner of grilled pork tacos. Where’s my beer? [#] Good luck to all those competing in today’s AIR Austin. I can’t wait to see the accessible sites you build and the non-profits you help. [#] Kickws my to-do list’s ass this morning. Now for some lunch and quality patio time. [#] It’s too beautiful to not grill, so I’ve lit the charcoal for a second night if flame-kissed goodness. Tonight: miniburgers. [#] Blocked punt for a touchdown!! [#]via @cdharrison. "This plugin helps you easily integrate the Minify engine into your WordPress blog. Once enabled, this plugin will combine and compress JS and CSS files to improve page load time. "
Reading WP Minify WordPress Plugin | OMNINOGGIN: via @cdharrison. "This plugin helps you easily int.. http://bit.ly/3Id1lQ [#] ’bout to head out to Boggy Creek Farm for the Green Corn Project’s fundraiser. [#] "It’s the eye of the tiger, it’s the thrill of the fight, rising up to the challenge of our rival…" [#] After a great Cowboys game, I’m thoroughly enjoying the Saints game. I love my Sunday Football while coding. [#] RT @joshuabaer: I’m looking to hire FIVE #RubyOnRails developers and I’ll pay you $1,000 if I hire the person you refer (just ask @damon) [#] Great USAToday article about Demand Media: ‘Knowledge is the power behind popular eHow website’ http://j.mp/2Umn6B [#]
