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it’s been raining
My mom called yesterday morning to ask how I was. Has it been raining where you are? Yes, I told her, it had been sprinkling for the last few days. My boss has been working from home and it just … Continue reading
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On getting lost
I’m having trouble doing effective code reviews. Our team does informal, glance-over reviews of code before check-in, which works when you’re building on an established design, but I have trouble seeing how it works for scattered-out bits of code written … Continue reading
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Ikea desk
Well, after much reluctance, I have had an Ikea experience. Voluntarily and not at the behest of my mom. There was the same walking in circles and getting stuck behind slow-moving people that I remembered, but then I found the … Continue reading
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Odds & Ends
Some random thoughts: Never name your JavaScript onload handler onload(). Proposed: ICR as standard net acronym for "I couldn’t resist." Example from Amazon internal mailing list: re: Recommendations for demolitionhttp://www.hells-angels.com/(sorry, ICR) My uncle Mike’s website: ILResources.com – large body of … Continue reading
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My bank’s privacy policy
From the Key Bank privacy policy: KeyCorp (“Key”) does not share customer information about you outside of the Key family of companies, except as permitted by law. (Emphasis mine.) Well that’s reassuring. At least I know they’ll act in my … Continue reading
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My cousin Vicky is getting married =-)
In the unlikely event that you’re invited, you can find pictures and directions to the wedding on their site.
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I got the job at Amazon!
I started at Amazon.com on May 22, 2006. So awesome. Yes, kiddies, I moved to Seattle. (And basically didn’t tell anyone I was leaving. Sorry if that wasn’t very nice.) Anyway, Amazon.com treats their employees pretty well. New hires are … Continue reading
BBC: Tabby cat terror for black bear
A black bear got more than it bargained for after straying into a family garden in the US state of New Jersey.
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Always Caturday
This song is dedicated to /b/. Always Caturday In the place that I call homeThe cats are everywhereToday is always CaturdayFurry purry everywhere Caturday, restful CaturdayAnd if my kitty sheds then I’ll chase him away Eyes are glowin’ in the … Continue reading
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