Playlist for the Weekend - 2015-10-10
Here's another eclectic group of music that I've been listening to this week. Enjoy! Follow me on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/user/dwjref] for more great playlists! image credit: https://flic.kr/p/8FvPjo…
Software Tool of the Week - Sunrise Calendar
Sunrise Calendar [https://calendar.sunrise.am/] is the best calendar tool you'll use on your desktop and mobile phone. It works with all of the major calendars out there: Google Calendar, iCloud, Exchange, Outlook.com, and Office 365. It also integrates with everything else you use: * Facebook * TripIt…
Wear this Not That - Dress Socks
Dress Socks that Aren't Boring An inexpensive way to spruce up any outfit is to wear better socks. For $10 or less, you can get a great pair of socks that add a graceful touch to your wardrobe. Today's Wear This Not That [https://www.danielwjudge.…
Communication Tip of the Week - Use Common Language
We've been trained to think that the more syllables we use per word, the smarter we sound. When I was writing term papers in high school and college, I would right click on 'boring' words and find synonyms to replace them with. Use turned into utilize,…
Book of the Week - Code
[http://amzn.to/1OfUnZx] Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software [http://amzn.to/1OfUnZx] is a fantastic book on the beginning era of computers. It details not just how they work, but WHY they work in the way they do. I wish I would've read…
Soft Skill Tip of the Week - DON'T Be a Rockstar Programmer
> Rather than rockstars we should look for composers and song writers. — Boom Haackalacka (@haacked) March 14, 2015 [https://twitter.com/haacked/status/576819639184830464] I agree Phil. Rockstars are a pain to work with. They show up late, act disinterested, demand special treatment, and have wild mood swings. They can…
Playlist for the Weekend - 2015-10-03
It's time for a true mix of music again. Enjoy your weekend! Follow me on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/user/dwjref] for more great playlists! image credit: https://flic.kr/p/co6iAY…
Code Problem of the Week - Calculating Average Bed Times
One of the features of the software I work on [http://www.actigraphcorp.com/solutions-and-products/software/actilife/] is it's ability to tell you how well/poor you slept during the night. The software can also automatically calculate when you went to sleep and when you woke up. We&…
Wear This Not That - Workout Shoes
Workout Shoes that Work It's time you picked up a new pair of workout shoes. If you've had yours for more than a year [http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/know_when_to_replace_athletic_shoes], throw them away and buy some new ones. Once you&…
Communication Tip of the Week - Ask Follow-up Questions
About a year ago, I was on travel for work. I was at dinner with a coworker and his wife. I'll never forget how his wife made me feel. Up to that point, I had met her once in passing. At our dinner, she asked so many follow-up…