Archives for the 'Cool' Category
Bloggers: Show the World What You’re Up To [The Cranking Widgets Blog]
The following is a sponsored post. But that doesn’t mean that I don’t mean every word of it, because I really do.
Like it or not, the age of social networking is upon us. There is no escaping this reality, and if you’re looking to make your blog a success, there’s a [...]
The iPhone as a GTD Swiss Army Chainsaw [The Cranking Widgets Blog]
I have to be honest - this past Christmas, the item at the top of my wish list was the completely drool-worthy Amazon Kindle. I had watched the video intro a dozen times and was completely smitten. And while I had been secretly longing for an iPhone since they were released, I simpley [...]
365 (or so) Merlin Mannerisms [The Cranking Widgets Blog]
Everybody’s favorite productivity eccentric has agreed to have a whole slew of quotes published as a “Quote of the Day” calendar for 2008!
Not to sound like a fanboy, but I find Merlin to be an immensely entertaining guy, as I’m sure many of you do as well. Not to be encumbered by traditional thinking [...]
Why the Amazon Kindle is Going to Completely Rule [The Cranking Widgets Blog]
The tech community has been all riled up of late with regard to Amazon’s new electronic reading device, the Kindle. Chances are, you’ve heard of it and probably developed an opinion about it.
From everything I’ve read on blogs and news sites and heard on podcasts, people seem to fall into one of [...]
How to Drink Like a High Roller in Vegas Without Going Broke [The Cranking Widgets Blog]
Being born and raised in southern California has its benefits. I can be at some of the most beautiful beaches in the country in less than an hour by car. I can also (during winter) spend a couple of hours on the road and be in just the right spot for some pretty [...]
Google Maps Hack - Include the Journey Home [The Cranking Widgets Blog]
Being the total and complete Google fanboy that I am, Google Maps is where I typically turn for all of my mappy needs. I realize there are tons of other options, but Google’s directions are pretty consistently accurate - plus the application is just easy and fun to use.
As I was mapping out a [...]
Sidekick iD: Cell Phone Accelerated, But Somebody Forgot the Wiper Fluid [The Cranking Widgets Blog]
For the last year or so, I’ve been carrying around a Motorola RAZR as my primary mobile communication module (what mere mortals might call a “phone”). Honestly, it got the job done, but I was never in love with it. The form factor was awesome if you just kept in your pocket the [...]
You Know, I’m a Terribly Interesting Guy… [The Cranking Widgets Blog]
And for that reason, I know all of you are just itching to chew the fat with yours truly.
So, being the benevolent, emotionally available blogger that I am, I’ve added a couple Meebo widgets to this here blog that give you, my dear reader, immediate access to me. Check the left hand side [...]
Merlin Mann Drops some Knowledge at The Google [The Cranking Widgets Blog]
Everybody’s favorite productivity guru/wordsmith gave a Tech Talk at the Googleplex on getting your inbox to zero. If you’re a 43f reader, this will likely be a rehashing of some older material, but still worth the time. If you’ve never heard of this man(n), you’re in for a treat.
Have a great weekend, everybody!
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Eleanora has Arrived! [The Cranking Widgets Blog]
Just a quick one, personal in nature…
This past Monday (June 24) at 8:03pm, my lovely wife gave birth to a 9lb, 1oz behemoth of a baby girl named Eleanora Joseph (but you can call her Nora). Here’s one of her and I:
You can see a bunch more pictures here.
Oh, and a special thanks to [...]