There have been several stories in the news about companies “listening in” on the Twitter feed for people struggling with their products, and providing personal support. A reactive Squeaky Wheel policy that can preempt possible public bad mouthing before it happens. (Or truncate it soon after it begins.) Since those examples, I’ve made a point … Read more
In January 2006, Allen Hill, Andrea Greer, and I battled it out for a Houston scavenger hunt and came in second. In January 2007, we organized the scavenger hunt, and inflicted it upon twelve teams. Some of the outcome is memorialized (a few items Questionably SFW). Go to the “Entries” section and click on any … Read more
I obtained a book a few years back from Crazy Mike’s Crazy Emporium, that was once located at what is now Sig’s Lagoon. This 1959 book was written by Philip Heafford, Department of Education, University of Oxford: The Math Entertainer. His goal, from his introduction seems extremely optimistic. To entertain enjoyers of mathematics, but also … Read more
I never would have thought I would hear “running for office” and “XKCD” in the same sentence, toss in “Kansas” and I’d be sure I’d never hear it. I’d be wrong… My name is Sean Tevis [photo]. I’m an Information Architect in Kansas running for State Representative. I’m going to win. This is my story … Read more
This looks too good not to see. Coming this week, … through the tubes! Neil Patrick Harris – Doogie, Kumar, Your Mother, et al. Nathan Fillion – Firefly Felecia Day – The Guild (and a math degree from UT!) Josh Whedon – the creator Teaser from Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog on Vimeo.
What are these things? The short answer is they are the cute salable mascots for the 2008 Summer Beijing Olympic Games. The longer answer is they represent The Olympic Flame, The Giant Panda, The Tibetan Antelope, The Shayan Kite, and The Chinese Sturgeon. The most recent answer is that they are The Bearer of Incendiary … Read more