Monthly Archive for April, 2007

Rethinking the Résumé

Despite what some naysayers might have you believe, I have always thought that blogging can be a positive force for both your personal and professional life if used wisely. Consider the following:

WordCamp

The second annual gathering of WordPress users from around the world is closing in. Matt Mullenweg was the first to mention it. The official site is now online with some of the details listed here:

  • When: July 21, 2007 (Saturday) and July 22, 2007 (Sunday)
  • Where: Swedish American Hall in San Francisco. Further info found at Upcoming.
  • Schedule - Click to view the details.

Part of me is just itching to turn this into a great adventure by packing up the camping gear, the camera, and jumping on two wheels for an amazing drive across the American West:

WordCamp Trip Map

It would be great to travel through Torrey, Utah again…

Either way I am definitely considering driving or flying to San Francisco.

Carver

In case you have not been following what the Dutch have been up to lately, I strongly suggest you check out the Carver web site. They have developed a three wheeled car/motorcycle hybrid that looks like amazing fun!

For more info, give this video a watch:

Here is another video with more info (thanks, Stephen, for the link):

I want one but, unfortunately, is hard to justify since I already have a motorcycle. However, for those that are squeamish about motorcycles, you might find this vehicle more to your liking.

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Broadmoor At Night

We took a stroll of the Broadmoor. The place is always magical at night. Unfortunately, my pictures are not that impressive and do not do the place much justice:

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Vandals: Hitler Bad, Vandals Good

Vandals - Hitler Bad, Vandals Good

© Vandals: Hitler Bad, Vandals Good

Track List

  1. People That Are Going To Hell
  2. Cafe 405
  3. My Girlfriend’s Dead
  4. I Know, Huh?
  5. Money’s not an Issue
  6. I’ve Got an Ape Drape
  7. If the Government Could Read My Mind
  8. Too Much Drama
  9. Come Out Fighting
  10. Euro-Barge
  11. F’d Up Girl
  12. An Idea for a Movie
  13. OK
  14. So Long, Farewell

Genre

Punk

Description

I have never been a huge fan of punk music but my friend Jon, who always has great taste in music, recommended that I check these guys out. To my surprise I really enjoy the album and am now starting take other artists in this genre more seriously.

In the case of this album, it is the combination of the humorous lyrics and catchy rhythms that really caught me off guard. The lyrics on this album are really great though. Make sure to check out “My Girlfriend’s Dead”, “Money’s Not an Issue”, and “F’d Up Girl”. The cover of “So Long, Far Well” from The Sound of Music ends this album perfectly too.

If you already love punk music or just want to test the waters, definitely give this album a listen.

Enterprise of One

Chromed One

Being one who is rather passionate and enthused about the work I do I often wonder if my energies would be better channeled elsewhere. Like staking it out on my own and starting a business. I know it is hard work but it is also a worthy challenge especially if you believe in what you do. I have been talking to others about this and even watching friends of mine from the sidelines: BandXI, B2 International, and Ajileso. Exciting as all this may be, here are some points of reference (articles and podcasts) worth checking out: