SNL: 3am Phone Call
tracy — Wed, 03/12/2008 - 11:10
My favorite part is when President Obama asks Hillary Clinton how to fix the heat.
DianiDevine: Girl's Night Out
tracy — Tue, 03/11/2008 - 08:05
A newly single woman decides to find love in a grocery store in a style reminiscent of The Office.
Simon's Cat: Let Me In!
tracy — Tue, 03/11/2008 - 07:59
A cute cartoon about a cat who just wants to be let in.
Robert Scoble Takes a Ride in the Tesla
tracy — Wed, 03/05/2008 - 12:45
I've been eagerly awaiting the release of this car and from what I've seen here and elsewhere, it looks like it's well worth the wait.
Multi-Site Server Logs for Lighttpd on Ubuntu
tracy — Wed, 03/05/2008 - 11:47
Sometimes, Google Analytics just isn't enough when it comes to keeping and interpreting server stats. After finding a suitable log file analyzer, AWStats, the next step involved separating out the log files on a per domain basis. When the server was first set up, everything was shuttled to one set of access and error log files. While AWStats could technically analyze this log, the suggested set up involves having one set per domain.
Yahoo! Tech Ticker - Interview with Michael Arrington
tracy — Sun, 03/02/2008 - 08:32
The office of TechCrunch's CEO, Heather Harde, made me laugh. The setup is very similar to mine, although I can look straight out the window from my desk. It's great to know that I'm not the only person out there working out of a guest bedroom.
In a follow-up clip, Sarah Lacy asks Michael about his reputation and if he really is an arrogant ass.
The Evolution of Dance Featuring Optimus Prime
tracy — Sun, 03/02/2008 - 08:03
Optimus Prime does the macarena, among other dances.
5 Killer Ways to Improve your Writing Right Now
tracy — Fri, 02/29/2008 - 23:15
One of the hallmarks of producing great content for your blog is writing it so it sounds natural, the way it would if we were chatting with each other over a coffee.
I know. I’m not the first person to say this, so the advice won’t sound all that fresh. But the fact is, writing this way enraptures your audience. You’ll have them begging to know what comes next.
Sometimes we think good writing should be simple. Yet, when many people attempt to write something down, they feel like their writing isn't good enough. Truly, they think, there must be something special about people who write well. The truth is that good writing takes time and practice. Following these five steps will help you learn how to improve your writing and serve as an excellent spring board into more advanced topics.
