
Time Warp
Facebook is savvy about time zones and the fact that its users span the globe. But notice this conversation I had with a friend. He sent it at 12:39am on October 21st. I replied 3 hours earlier.
Now, if you look at our profiles, Roy and I live in the same time zone. Normally this would never happen. But, I happen to be in the UK when this happened. I think I replied a couple hours after his message, but at you’ll see, it’s essentially impossible to know, given what I see. Read more…
Software Testing, Web Stuff
Facebook, localization, Software Testing
If you check out Neuton Mowers, they’re these battery-powered lawn mowers. I get the whole non-polluting, lower noise thing. But their comparison chart leaves something to be desired on the honesty scale. Read more…
Rants, Web Stuff
I did a Parody of Paul Simon’s “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.” It’s very geeky, though.
It’s “50 Ways to Inject Your SQL.” Yes, that’s me singing. Read more…
Fun Stuff, Software Testing, Web Stuff
I was just reading “Five Clues That You Are Addicted to Facebook” on cnn.com and it occured to me that Facebook should really be considered in the same light as television. Read more…
News, Rants, Web Stuff
addiction, Facebook, TV