I’ll be updating the header image hear on my blog on a monthly basis. Since I was testing this theme and layout in February when it was really cold I selected a picture clip that reminded me of my favorite sport – snowmobiling.
Not quite halfway through March here in Minnesota, what snow we had gotten from two decent storms is rapidly melting – it was in the mid 50’s today. It sure doesn’t look like winter much at this point.
At any rate I just thought that I would let you know that the header image will change on a regular basis. I’ve got a stash of pics that I’ll start from, but will be out hunting for great scenery or events to take a clip from, so stay tuned.
Oh – if you have a suggestion or recommendation for a header image, let me know! Below is one I almost used for this month.
The debate of keyboards for UMPCs rages on… Personally, if it doesn’t add any noticable weight, or impact the tablet aspect usability of the device, I say put it in. Otherwise, don’t.
In this post, I see a single shining light for Windows Home Server – adding 3rd party home automation software and tools. This could be the one area of WHS that I could be persuaded to take the plunge when it goes gold. Could also be a good blog post. :
If ever there was an article that summed up my idea of what work 2.0 is, this article at SFGate.com does. Since one of my top goals for 2007 is starting my own consulting firm, this article sums up the direction I’ll be taking in running the company from day to day.
For the past two weeks or so I’ve been using Twitter; and up until the beginning of this week, I was struggling to understand it’s relevance. Then the light bulb when on. When I was in the fog trying to “get it”, Twitter seemed to be a jabbering hoard of irrelevant messages between strangers. Sometimes, it is that – but when you start using the service from the perspective that you are updating people you know on what you’re currently doing, it really comes into its own as a useful service.
Twitter is an interesting social presence service that allows a user to simply and quickly convey what they are doing at any given time. As people add each other as friends, you begin to see the rhythms in their day – when they’re available, when they’re hard at work, when they’re having fun, etc… The thing I’m trying to convey on this point is that many people who you know about via the blogosphere become more personable, more accessible, whether you interact more because of it is irrelevant. Because Twitter brings more personality to participants, it becomes a powerful tool for social interaction in an age where we increasingly isolate ourselves from each other.
There are many, many great posts and articles in the blogosphere about Twitter, and I’ve linked to several below that I believe capture what Twitter is about, or at least the perceptions of it’s power user base. Overall the enthusiasm and fun found in the Twitter community is undeniable and unlike any other web-service or social tool I’ve every used before.
Some Twitter community conventions to take note of:
Use ‘@username’ when addressing someone specifically in a group
Twitter traffic has increased tremendously this weekend – fantastic tool. I started the weekend with about 3 friends, and now am approaching 25. The point isn’t so much making friends as it is participating. It’s also great for leaning new things, news (nothing is faster), and gathering contacts. Highly recommended.
As governor, the State Capitol will stand for unity and common sense.
In addition to the POW/MIA flag that has long flown over the State Capitol, we will fly two flags when I am governor: the Wisconsin state flag and the American flag.
