After completely falling off the push ups wagon, last week, for no apparent reason, I decided to do an exhaustion test and see where I was at. I managed to bang out 50 push ups! Recall when I started last time, I only was able to manage 50.
So I resumed/restarted at Week 3, column 3, day 1, on Saturday, and continued on with day 2 today. So far, so good, and boy do my shoulders ache.
Medifast II: The Sequel
Last night I pitched the Medifast diet to my parents. They both seemed receptive. Before he can start, my father needs to review the plan with his physician (from whom we’re awaiting a call back), but my mom has already ordered her first month of food. So now I get to be the diet coach. This should be fun.
Fresh Ubuntu is the Top Result in iTunes
On a whim, I did a search for “Ubuntu” in iTunes this morning, clicked the “Podcasts” link, and this is what I saw.
GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra
If you liked the Mummy and Transformers, you’ll like GI Joe: the Rise of Cobra. If you go there expecting to see something nominated to the Sundance Film Festival awards, you’re deranged.
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Aikido Summer Camp in the Rockies 2009
I spent last week in Colorado at Boulder Aikikai’s Aikido Summer Camp in the Rockies. It was a solid week of Aikido training, several hours a day, with some of the world’s highest-ranked Aikido instructors, in some of the most beautiful territory I’ve ever been. Needless to say, I had a great time. Continue reading “Aikido Summer Camp in the Rockies 2009”
Adventures in Sales
It’s no secret (is it?) that sales guys and IT guys often don’t get along (see this link or maybe this one for classic examples). Today, I add my own recent experience in dealing with sales. Continue reading “Adventures in Sales”
Book Review: Million Dollar Consulting
I recently finished reading Million Dollar Consulting: The Professional’s Guide to Growing a Practice
Gadget Review: Furminator
I just received my Furminator
Fair Point Story Du Jour
I have a client with a T1 line in Rutland, Vermont. At the moment, the line is down (which should not surprise anyone, as this is the 5th time in as many months that we’ve had down T’s in the area).
I called Fair Point to log a ticket, and spoke with “Trisha,” who said, once I gave her the circuit ID, “I’ve been on vacation for three weeks – let’s see if I remember how to do anything.” Wow. Way to give me that warm, fuzzy feeling.
iPhone Battery Boosters & Kindle Price Drop
Readers of this blog already know about the issues I’ve been having with my iPhone 3Gs. The most annoying is, without a doubt, the short battery life. After the restore, and spending a full day in the field, I am experiencing what seems to be “normal” battery life of about 6-7 hours of use without a recharge. A friend gave me a few suggestions. Continue reading “iPhone Battery Boosters & Kindle Price Drop”