Archive for August, 2009

All posts written in August, 2009.

Media Mondays: The Price is Right iPhone App

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Categorized: Phone/PDA, This and That, TV

One of my favorite games

One of my favorite games

I have been a Price is Right fan since I can remember. I watched it every day I was home sick from school, in the summers, at Penn State while eating lunch at the Hub, and now any chance I get either online or while Amy religiously watches it during the summers. When I saw there was a Price is Right game for the iPhone – I downloaded it and have been enjoying it ever since.

The graphics are pretty good, and the actual game is spot on to the actual game. I enjoy every aspect of the game, and Evan is a professional wheel spinner. The only downfall to this game is that it drains my battery pretty fast, but it is something worth while when you are looking for a nice break away from work.

If you are a Price is Right fan – check this out for sure. It is worth the $2.99 you will pay for it!

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-08-29

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Categorized: General

  • What is up with the high school dreams? Both A and I had them over the last few days. #
  • Finally seeing Phantom Menace again…I have not seen it since it was in the theatre! #
  • A late night, but I am looking forward to ending it with an old episode of Lost! #
  • Want something interesting to ponder about during lunch today?
    http://bit.ly/1bCYZh
    (thanks Ken) #
  • My first WP + Windows install…fingers crossed. #
  • Giving http://sliceofchicago.com/ a try… #

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Linkfest Thursdays: August 27, 2009

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Categorized: General, This and That

I did not have too much time to post this week, but I did find some interesting sites to share:

Media Mondays: The Universe

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Categorized: TV

I am not sure why I did not pay more attention in my college Astronomy class (perhaps it was too much math ;) ), but lately I have been throughly enjoying the History Channel’s The Universe show. You can check out video clips and some full episodes online if you are interested. This show does an amazing job at explaining everything using breath taking visuals, interviews with well known scientists, and real world examples (to help you understand scale).

If you have any interest in our universe – give one episode a try!

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-08-22

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Categorized: General

  • Mondays: Conference call, conference call, meeting, call about a meeting, conference call ;) #
  • Sometimes it is best to do the exact opposite of what clients want – because that is exactly what they want! #
  • Ahh, remember the days when having 100 items in your trash (computer) was a lot? I just trashed over 7,000 items. #
  • the differencebetween the soux chef andthe master chef isn't in knowingwhich ingredients to include ina dish,but which ingredients not to-DK #
  • Nothing like a server emergency to start off the morning! #
  • Ahh…yardhouse after a particulary long week. Very nice! #
  • Just got back from seeing Second City, very cool! #

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CSS Tuesday: Images as List Bullets

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Categorized: CSS, HOWTOs, Web Development

There are plenty of ways to spruce up the boring bullets used in HTML lists.

The best way and most browser compatible way I have found to do this is using the following code:

ul li {background: url('images/dot.gif') no-repeat 0 3px; list-style:none;margin:0 0 2px 0;padding:0 0 0 10px;}

You can see that here:

  • Example of fancy bullet
  • Another bullet point

Vs. The plain list:

  • Example of fancy bullet
  • Another bullet point

Something like this may seem simple, but it is often overlooked and can really dress up a site.

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-08-15

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Categorized: General

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Random Fridays: Thank Goodness Summer is Almost Over

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Categorized: Serenity Now!

Summers seem most people’s favorite times of the year because of vacations, being outside, etc and while I generally do not hate summers – I also am not a fan. You can keep the heat, summer vacations, and all of that because my favorite time of the year is quickly approaching…fall. Fall to me means more routine (try living with a teacher when you are not on their schedule in the summer), college and professional football, fall golf (I have not been out since April…gasp), and cooler temperatures.

This summer has been hell on wheels for me, but through all of the craziness this summer – I walk away with so much more experience, knowledge, and confidence.

Hopefully the fall will also bring me back to more regular posting as well.

Serenity now!

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-08-08

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Categorized: General

  • Finally back from the long trip to NY. Saw lots of cool things, people, but am excited to be back in IL. #
  • Lou Malnotis (http://www.loumalnatis.com/) has wings now – and as expected..they are great!! #
  • Why are some people just shady? Seriously – don't wonder why people do not trust you! #
  • @crystalchappell Happy belated birthday! in reply to crystalchappell #
  • Crazy…on the entire trip to NY from IL – we did not see another Land Rover. It was quite lonely…yet refreshing. #
  • Wow – GL's final episode was taped today…wow #
  • Today: traffic, meeting, insanity, 4 conf calls, traffic, missed class due to traffic, beer :) #

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Random Fridays: Taking Vacation

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Categorized: Hints

Taking vacation sounds nice to most but to me it is never really been enjoyable. The work pile up when I get home is always out of control and I end up feeling like I do now: run down, overwhelmed, and unable to catch up. What is the trick to coming back to a less stressful environment after taking a few days off? I am all ears!

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