The USA seems to be consolidating their banking into several huge banks. Their service seems to be as you would expect. I have my corporate account with a small local bank but I’m in the process of shutting down that business and eventually that account. It’s not often that I… Read more »
We had our monthly meeting last night. It wasn’t a good turn-out with only my friend Scott showing up. We still had a great conversation about Xojo, other technical and non-technical topics. I’ve been a long time believer in user group meetings and conferences. It always amazes me how few… Read more »
I have a client that lives and dies with Google for his business. Adwords, organics, and Shopping Results are key to driving traffic and orders through his business. On September 22nd, Google is updating their requirements for the feed they accept for their Merchant accounts. We were successfully uploading over… Read more »
So I’m designing new business cards for CULLY Technologies and ordering through an online print store. I created my own design and uploaded that. Extra charge. Premium paper. Extra charge. Speedy delivery. Extra charge. I’m looking at the total and it’s starting to add up *however* I don’t have a… Read more »
I’ve been a happy Vonage customer for years. This tax situation is not their fault. They’ve provided me with good service, great features, for the same price for year after year. The government, however, is killing me. In 2005, I paid $4.20 in taxes and “fees” per month. In 2006,… Read more »
I received a phone call from Comcast today. Current setup: Internet:Comcast ; TV:Dish with PVR ; Home Phone:AT&T Local ; Business Phone:Vonage The telemarketer called to offer me a deal on switching to Comcast for my cable, Internet, and phone for just a little less money than I am paying… Read more »
I normally don’t do viral activities but … this is in the technical world so … What happens is that someone tags you and you have to tell 5 things about you that are not common knowledge. In turn you must tag 5 others. I have Rick Schummer to thank!… Read more »
The United States produces a huge amount of food. Cattle, chickens, turkey, salmon, and other types of meat. Other countries struggle to produce their own food. Struggle to feed their own populations. What if, in the future, you could grow meat? No animal necessary, just the meat. Anyone who has… Read more »
It’s been a week since PyCon 2005 has started. I must admit that I’m having some difficulty in assembling my thoughts. It was difficult entering into this conference cold. There are really two aspects to PyCon that I would like to talk about. One is the technical state of Python… Read more »
I’m leaving for PyCon tomorrow and I’m a little nervous. I always get nervous about leaving my safe little home in my safe little town, especially when I haven’t been out much. I’ll be okay. I’ll be okay. I’ll be okay. I had planned on getting hot and heavy into… Read more »
