Having had the "opportunity" to evaluate the new iGoogle interface, I'm still not a fan. First the shock factor of the extent of the change put me off. Then the ripples of themes and gadgets that didn't translate well to the new layout started irritating me. Now the plethora of "Come on. Deep down inside you really…

@UKStevieB: Style isn't a "better than" or "worse than" characteristic. It's a matter of opinion. When in doubt, provide an option for either.

@Deprong Mori: Hopefully nobody is coming into your house, moving the walls, and changing the decor while you're sleeping after you're settled!

@RompeRatones: Hey! I resemble that remark. ;)

I put an extra "inbox" container on my desk. As printed documents for my active projects get updated and revised, I remove the staples, paper clips and binder clips from the old ones (discard the staples, reuse the paper & binder clips), and place the old documents (which were printed single sided of course) face down…

I'm working for an employeer that publicly touts the importance of, and it's concern for, its employees. However salaried employees are /expected/ to be available 7x24. Any hours spent over 40 a week are considered part of being a "salaried 'Professional'". Work loads are planned and managed to frequently require…

@TechTalk WRLR 98.3FM: How much is your time worth? Remember:

@da5id_nz: Truthfulness is not the issue being discussed, effective presentation is. The presentation, though inaccurate, was effective in convincing and motivating a large percentage of the audience to agree with him.

@homerjay: It's a condition commonly called "Consumerism", generally caused by an excessive intake of commercials. A lot of folk actually believe its easier and less expensive to ditch the old fan and buy a new one. They usually don't expend the mental energy to consider the time to go to the store, the cost of the…

So what should I do for a _very_ slow drain which I'm certain is blocked mostly with hair and soap scum? I had heard that a blocked drain vent can cause the same symptom — true or false?

Google is no more The Internet than Midvale Steel is The Industrial Revolution (and yes, I had to go back to the article to find that company name). I'm a generalist, so allow me to generalize...

A) There is nothing one man can make that another man can't destroy. It's a simple matter of my d12+skill vs their d12+skill. Eventually they'll win at least once.