September 2008
28 posts
Are you worried about the economy? →
“At the end of the day, it DOESN’T MATTER what “the economy” does, all that matters is what YOU do.”
This article, written by Ken McCarthy, does a good job of explaining why we need to avoid letting stories of Wall Street’s troubles stop us from focusing on doing our best in our own “individual economies.”
P.S. Ken McCarthy is a guy who teaches...
Q Drum: Water Transportation Made Easier |... →
Let’s get these into the hands of as many people who need them as we can.
How to Get Out of a Slump →
Copywriter Bob Bly shares his three step method for pulling out of a slump. So simple, there’s no excuse not to give it a try. 1. Do something. 2. Do more. 3. Keep doing it.
Looking for a reason to hide →
Seth Godin on the real reason entrepreneurs hesitate in a down economy, and why today is the day to start a business.
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From Rat Race To Desert Rat →
So this is a story about some guy from San Francisco who gave it all up to live in the middle of the Nevada desert. Pretty interesting motivations behind why he did it. Kind of think doing something similar could be a good move for me.
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Trip Cost Estimator using Google Maps →
City Data has done a nice little mash-up which estimates fuel costs of road trips. What surprised me was how little driving cross country costs, despite rising fuel costs. To drive from here to my parent’s house, just shy of 1900 miles, would only cost approximately $210 dollars. Then again, I don’t drive a gas guzzling SUV, either.
McCain and Palin Blizzard of Lies →
How much does a presidential candidate get to lie before we tell him to pack his stuff and go home? This guy McCain doesn’t even try to hide the fact that he’s lying or feel the least bit hesitant in doing so.
WatchLongboards on Claremont Ave (?)
Register here to vote in Arizona! →
Everyone needs to register to vote if they are not already. Ask your friends and family if they have registered. The deadline to register is October 06, 2008. No matter who you’re going to vote for, just make sure you actually register and get down there to vote on election day.
No matter who wins the election, the most important thing the United States needs is greater participation from...
Teach yourself you to hack in 6-9 months →
Pretty succinct outline of how to become a serviceable programmer in six months or so. Focuses on web dev, specifically the python-based framework Django.
No more excuses, fatties. Exercise works. So... →
“You know, people say in the White House that we have to do these things, because...”
– “We Need to Remind People that You Cannot Trample the Bill of Rights” – Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Calls for Impeachment | AfterDowningStreet.org
WatchShe wants a wiener.
