I’m not a huge “space” guy but my buddy Scott (not this guy) reminded me that the final space shuttle launch of Atlantis is scheduled to happen this Friday at 11:26am EST.
If all goes well, it will be the final mission for a group that’s done some pretty amazing things in the last 40 years. What I didn’t know was the amount of cuts NASA is about to make going from a team of 6000 down to around 2000 by the end of the month. Find a TV or set your DVR, interesting enough to be able to tell your grandkids you saw the last one.
It was a pleasure to be asked to be a guest on the new Creatiplicity podcast by FusionAds this past week. If you haven’t already, take time to check out the first three episodes to get the gist of what it’s all about. Hosts, Chris and Shawn, do a nice job of making you feel comfortable in a situation where many people aren’t comfortable at all – talking about yourself.
The podcast primarily focuses on the “intersection of simplicity and the creative process,” but we manage to hit on a few other fun topics as well including the Dallas Mavericks, coupons and Bed, Bath & Beyond.
A couple of things I noticed as I listened back through it all:
1. A better microphone is needed on my end if I plan on doing more of these in the future.
2. I don’t feel like I was nervous when doing the interview but the choppiness of my speaking makes me sound so. Thinking now I should carry around a tape recorder in my pocket daily to make sure that isn’t how I sound all of the time.
Thanks to Shawn and Chris for having me along, the bar has been set nice and low now for future guests. I look forward to hearing upcoming episodes and encourage you to throw it to your listening device as well if you’re into that sort of thing.
My favorite basketball team just won the NBA Championship. Chartball Posters created an infographic for it. Why wouldn’t I post a link to it?
Crazy amounts of data here. Probably too much to digest easily but pretty cool nonetheless. Get your own for a mere $43. Ok, I’m not spending $43 bucks on it either but maybe in a moment of impulse you’ll decide jump on it.
Note to family: It’s cool, but not ‘hey, he likes it, mark-it-down-for-a-gift-idea-later,’ cool.
Never polled the reading audience to see how many baseball fans there are, but if you’re local (or can get here) I’ve got a pair of decent tickets to see the Texas Rangers take on the NY Mets on Friday, June 24th if you’re interested.
The Rangers are currently in 1st place in the AL West and despite a recent 2-game fail on their part at the hands of the Tigers, they look pretty good.
While I make no guarantees, there’s a 100% chance you’ll catch a home run off the bat of either Ian Kinsler or Adrian Beltre in these seats. Section 8, Row 12 face value at $30 each.
Here’s a picture from the exact seats of your viewing angle that I took the last day I played for the team. You will notice that for nine half innings, you will be getting the glorious backside view of the reigning AL MVP, Josh Hamilton. Your lady-friend will thank me.
I tried to think up a slick contest to make this a little more fun but frankly, my brain is mush and I haven’t the time to keep up with some crazy tweet-this-to-win or keep-your-hand-on-the-car deal to make it more interesting. Fact is, if you win them, you’ll actually be lucky enough just to see the game due to the reality that I might forget to give them to you between now and then.
No-brainer contest
1. Be a Rangers fan. Not a Mets fan. Everybody hates the Mets.
2. Email me or tweet me a photo of your Claw and/or Antlers. Fun pictures preferred. All G-rated please. Feel free to use your kids/pets/props or whatever else you need to win my love.
3. Be available to go to the game. I could easily throw them on StubHub for a few bucks but I wanted to give somebody else the opportunity to enjoy at no cost. There’s nothing stopping you from winning and selling them on your own other than your guilt-stricken conscience will probably eat a hole through your brain until one day where I find you lying on my doorstep grovelling for forgiveness and for me to loose the chains of your soul-crushing pain. At that point, I might consider it but it’d be a whole lot easier for you to pass them on if you end up not being able to go. Up to you.
So, if you’re in the market to see some free baseball, hit me up. Email, Comment or Tweet me your photo, if it’s good enough (or you’re the only entry) they’re yours.
#boomstick
Update: Will add any entries I receive after the click through to see what you’re up against… (more…)
The timing of Ben’s thoughts and Chris’ response have me wondering how many others are dealing with a similar issue of how to control – and express publicly – their social media consumption. I have been contemplating both my usage and the perception of my usage in this arena for some time now.
Where I Network
I make no bones about not being on Facebook. I’ve spouted a number of reasons over the years but most of it boils down to about three things:
1. I don’t trust them – the shady nature of their data-practices is too hard for me to overlook.
2. I don’t dig the forced, two-way communication it is formed around.
3. If we didn’t get along in high school, what makes you think we should buddy up at this point in life?
I’ve heard everything from “you just don’t get it,” to “you’re failing your clients by not being a part of it,” and a few other things in between. None of which I’ve bought into yet.
The concept I understand, and the draw of connecting with others, I empathize, but they’ve hardly done enough to get me to open up my personal digital-trail for the long haul. (You do realize once you’ve signed up you can’t ever actually delete your profile/info, right? It’s in the Terms of Service you didn’t read.) (more…)
