Monthly Archives: April 2007
smart playlists considered harmful
iTunes performance on my PC has just been dragging lately. Seriously. Whether it’s adding files, syncing stuff up, or just fixing title case, I feel like I can have iTunes open or everything else. “This is probably because my library’s … Continue reading
bewildering
So they’ve been playing the Disco Star Wars Theme on XM Kids lately. I’ve caught it maybe three times in the car this week, which is a lot, because I haven’t been listening a ton. (On the other hand, it … Continue reading
6 w’s of work
For a lot of my career, I was only really given the “what” of my work. This needs doing, someone has to do it, and that person could be you. The “when” of work can be really contentious. I had … Continue reading
usage note
I have a hard time with the use of the word “proverbial” as “very commonplace or popular.” Like in this entry on Brand New (one of my new favorites) about the new MSNBC logo. It succeeds in doing so and … Continue reading
lazydba
I was just moved over to the DBA team at work. It’s work I’m somewhat familiar with, and I’m being given a lot of time to absorb the new playbook before I’m thrown into the game. Or I guess they … Continue reading
