Thanksgiving 2010

Thanksgiving 2010

I've been messing around with Instagr.am a new iPhone app that applies filters to your pictures.  I didn't have my favorite camera with me for Thanksgiving but I did take a few pictures with my iPhone.  I got a little carried away with Instagr.am didn't I?

Good times, bad times

Good times, bad times

Good times, bad Times, 2007 by Anna Jermolaewa There are going to be ups and downs in life, and sometimes it is tough to hold on. Most give up when "times get tough". Hold on...

How XKCD’s genius diode comic reveals the ultimate communication problem in relationships

How XKCD’s genius diode comic reveals the ultimate communication problem in relationships

Why a simple electronics component perfectly explains the communication breakdowns that destroy relationships XKCD #814: When engineering meets relationship psychology At first glance, XKCD comic #814 looks like just another nerdy electronics joke. Two stick figures argue while holding opposite ends of a diode, one speaks, the other apologizes, and somehow only one of them can hear what's happening. But dig deeper, and you'll discover this seemingly simple comic contains a profound insight about human communication that relationship experts have been trying to explain for decades. What makes…

Amazing engagement race

Amazing engagement race

The nice thing about media association events is there are lots of people with cameras.  The unfortunate thing about media association events is there are lots of people with cameras.  Just kidding, these are some great pictures from my good friend Chris King.  These were taken yesterday during the "Amazing Engagement Race".