A collection of my actions and interactions from around the Net over the last week.
Shared Doctype
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 Haystack
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. [#]
Shared 4 photos.
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!! [#]
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 [#]
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. [#] Shared 4 photos. 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 [#]