Answers.com is a pretty neat site. It is an information aggregator that allows you to obtain information about words, phrases, abbreviations, etc. It is part dictionary, part encyclopedia, part translator. Results of a search are pulled from thousands of sources and presented to you in a single page. Not the links, but the content (which […]
[Continue reading...]Emma Loves H2O
May 9, 2008
We went to the lake last weekend and rented a row boat. Emma was literally jumping off the boat and into the drink. She is fearless when it comes to water. She really can’t get enough. Once we returned to land we let her play in the shallow end. The rough, sandy shore and tadpoles […]
[Continue reading...]Pretty in Pink
May 8, 2008
Emma’s Tech Tip – Google Alerts
May 4, 2008
Previously I told you how Google was poised to take over the world. Today I am going to introduce you to one of their many “killer” applications, Google Alerts. Google Alerts is a free tool that allows you to schedule searches. Why would you want to schedule a search? Say you wanted to know whenever […]
[Continue reading...]Women and Haircuts
April 30, 2008
So Elena got a haircut the other day, and right before she got home I made a mental note that I needed to complement her hair as soon as she walked through the door. Like many men, complimenting haircuts is not a normal reaction. Now don’t get me wrong, I am not a complete Ogre. […]
[Continue reading...]Emma’s Tech Tip – Gmail
April 27, 2008
You may have heard about a little company named Google. If you’re thinking, oh yeah I know them. They’re the guys that make that search engine, right? Then you get a C- for your answer. It turns out, that Google does a whole lot more than just search. Sure, their lightning fast search engine got […]
[Continue reading...]We Have A Winner!
April 26, 2008
I’m stepping out right now but I just wanted to announce the winner. Thanks to all who participated. I love the suggestions and will be parsing through the data and summarizing the findings in a future post later this week. Come back to see what tools your peers find indispensable, and which tools you should […]
[Continue reading...]Bloggy Carnival Giveaway!
April 21, 2008
Today Emma turned two-and-a-half. To commemorate this momentous occasion we decided to hold a giveaway in her honor. Since I am a big fan of automation, efficiency, and cycle-time reduction, I want to hear what software products or web-based services you use to get things done. You wanna know what you’re playing for? (Can you […]
[Continue reading...]The Birthday Party
April 20, 2008
Last weekend Emma attended her first “Princess/Pirate Themed” Birthday Party at our neighbor’s house. The Princess of honor turned four and is also named Emma. Her parents did a spectacular job and had all sorts of activities. There was a bounce house, treasure hunt, crafts, and outdoor toys. There were cakes, and candies and a […]
[Continue reading...]Booster City!
April 17, 2008
For the last three weeks Emma has been sitting in a booster chair instead of her high-chair. She is really excited about it and will sit in it any chance she gets. She will even watch TV in it. We are starting to look more like a family now with everyone sitting at the table […]
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