Author Archives: Kevin

Updated Site Design

We’ve rebuilt our website. It’s been over two years since we updated the design and it was time for a refresh. We’re still running WordPress, but are now up to the latest version. We’ve found that it’s a fine Content … Continue reading

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It’s not “just business”

I’ve found that some people go through life trying to act like the things they spend a third or more of their day doing is not a personal endeavor. As though you can treat people badly or disregard the impact … Continue reading

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NFL.com Ruins Monday

I am a Lions fan. So I suffer a lot of grief. They hadn’t won since 2007, but I keep watching and rooting for them. Yesterday their game was blacked out because fans had mostly given up on them, however … Continue reading

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Super Helpful Fireworks CS4 Error

I saw this error when I tried to open a document or close the application in Fireworks CS4 today. Don’t get me wrong, I really like using Fireworks most of the time (though the Export feature keeps creating additional images … Continue reading

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The opposite of extremism is not the opposite extreme

[Via Boing Boing] Great video posted on Boing Boing today about a series of encounters between the KKK and Reverend Wade Watts. I’m not religious, but if religion resulted in more people acting like Wade Watts I might take a … Continue reading

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Knowing History

[via Mike Davidson] This clip is great in that it shows the difference between a blowhard and a pundit. You don’t have to agree with Chris Matthews to see that Kevin James has no idea what he is talking about. … Continue reading

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I Like Digsby

Digsby has opened its doors to the public and while there is clearly work to be done I’m pretty impressed with the software. Digby is a desktop application that puts all your instant messaging, email, and social network updates in … Continue reading

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day

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Eat Your Books (And Read Your Vegetables)

My best friend Tom has enlisted us to help promote his new musical endeavor. MrSeley.com is now online promoting his music that kids really like. There are free ringtones via Myxer and you can hear 3 songs off the upcoming … Continue reading

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Internet Filters Continue to be Stupid

I got an email today from a teacher friend of mine telling me that the Mandy & Pandy website was blocked by the internet filter at his school. They apparently thought that the nice site selling children’s books to teach … Continue reading

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