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RIP: Code monkeys
Posted by Ben on 04 4th, 2009
I point the finger at ‘managers’ more than I do the people who do create software. Coders have brains and want to be more than simply code typists. An article on Slashdot entitled “Coders, Your Days Are Numbered” prompted...
Dead fish...
Dead fish
Posted by Ben on 11 30th, 2008
Only dead fish go with the flow. Are you a dead fish? What would make you come to life again? I know what’s stopping you. Scared. Lots of scared. Fear, if you will. More scared though. You may think you’re shy and don’t stand up...
SecuROM 7 DRM - no thanks Rock...
SecuROM 7 DRM - no thanks Rockstar
Posted by Ben on 11 29th, 2008
Hi, I am really unhappy to hear that you guys are going to be using SecuROM 7 DRM for the next Grand Theft Auto.   It’s not good that you are doing this because I’d buy it and not copy it. I might have it on my work laptop and home PC,...
History...
History
Posted by Ben on 11 5th, 2008
Despite only being 35 years young, I’ve grown up in history. I have been honored to do so, and learned because. Politics is a bad subject with me. I do not do politics. This evening, I cannot help expressing what is going through my mind as...
Smile like you mean it...
Smile like you mean it
Posted by Ben on 10 25th, 2008
My son is the single source of chaos in my life. Holly, my daughter and Kai’s senior by nearly three years, is a well mannered, light hearted and perfectly orderly child. She enjoys pre-K, has friends and waits her turn in line. Kai has wild...
ATL international arrivals...
ATL international arrivals
Posted by Ben on 10 16th, 2008
A public service announcement… Atlanta’s Hartsfield Jackson International airport is the world’s busiest airport with nearly a million flights a year taking off or landing there. The entire facility functions really well if you...
Worth it full price...
Worth it full price
Posted by Ben on 10 14th, 2008
In my attempt to learn beyond the technical product management courses I had been on many years ago, taught mostly by Mike Hunter… I stumbled upon Seth Godin and a few other folk (like John Jantsch). His Meatball Sundae book grabbed everything...