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Mark Trapp
Developer, IT Manager, Philosopher. http://marktrapp.com — This is a spoiler zone. You've been warned.
Panorama Point - http://www.flickr.com/photos...
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Overlook of the area surrounding Mount Hood. This is where I apparently lost my moleskine.
- Mark Trapp
Wow, Palin's stepping down in three weeks. Why not just stay in office until she gets a Senate seat?
Also, why is she trying to bury this the day before July 4th?
- Mark Trapp
via iPhone
I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this... - http://itafroma.tumblr.com/post...
...Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.
- Mark Trapp
You will think me transported with Enthusiasm but I am not. — I am well aware of the Toil and Blood and Treasure, that it will cost Us to maintain this Declaration, and support and defend these States. — Yet through all the Gloom I can see the Rays of ravishing Light and Glory. I can see that the End is more than worth all the Means. And that Posterity will tryumph in that Days Transaction, even altho We should rue it, which I trust in God We shall not.
- Mark Trapp
— Letter from John Adams to Abigail Adams, 3 July 1776
- Mark Trapp
Anyone have any recommendations for split keyboards? (Keyboards that come in two halves for ergonomics)
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For many years, I used a Kinesis. http://www.kinesis-ergo.com/contour... They are actually really great keyboards and I recommend them highly, since they put your hands in a natural rest position as you use it. Also, using your right thumb for space and your left thumb for backspace (you can reverse them, along with re-assigning all the other keys) is just cool.
- Phil Glockner
No but you can borrow my jig saw.
- Russellreno
J. Phil: thanks, I've looked at the Kinesis, but hot damn that's expensive. Was looking at their Freestyle, too.
- Mark Trapp
I miss my MS Natural.
- Cyndy
I've used the Key Ovation Goldtouch before and they are good adjustable keyboards. Still a bit pricey, but not as bad as Kinesis.
- Alex Scoble
Agreed, the price is steep. But they are fully programmable for macros and I believe have been certified by kinesiologists (sp) to reduce RSI, so if it is for work, that would be a good justification for needing it. Just like that big 6-way adjustable chair.
- Phil Glockner
One big difference between the Goldtouch and the Kinesis is that the Goldtouch is adjustable, in width between halves and angle
- Alex Scoble
It was the recommended choice by our ergo consultant when I worked at a law firm
- Alex Scoble
Thanks Alex. Looks like there isn't an inexpensive way to scratch this itch.
- Mark Trapp
No. Your entry level Microsoft "Ergo" keyboard probably won't cut it if you have serious issues.
- Alex Scoble
None of the good ergo products are cheap. Good thing you didn't ask about good adjustable keyboard trays.
- Alex Scoble
Ugh, I've dealt with those, and ergonomic desks. Highway robbery!
- Mark Trapp
Yeah, but a good keyboard tray is worth it. For me a good keyboard tray is the difference between being in pain and not. So I have the same tray at home and at work. A good keyboard won't do anything for you if it's not in the right position.
- Alex Scoble
The MS Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 is a great deal for under $50 oem version http://www.newegg.com/Product... although the more expensive options look interesting too
- Mike Chelen
Using Twitter to talk about my move to Portland has highlighted why Twitter will be as useful as Lycos, Excite, and AltaVista were in 2000:
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1) Any time I used the words "move" or "moving" a real-estate agent followed me. Not once did they stop to actually read my tweets, where they could've realized I'm not buying real estate.
- Mark Trapp
2) I've had two moving random companies follow and respond to me about asking for a referral to an auto moving company. The first one, uShip, doesn't even have a section for auto moving. The second one, NorthStar Moving, a company I don't know, refers me to another company I don't know, then tells me to "relax, it's Friday" when I call him on the bullshit move. If I'm asking for a referral, I'm asking for someone I trust to recommend someone. I'm not asking for random companies to pitch me.
- Mark Trapp
heh sorry Mike. nice analogy there. hope your move is going well otherwise.
- Kamilah Gill
People don't want your pitch shoved down their throat every time they mention a marketable activity. They want to talk to their friends, and find services on their own or with the help of trusted people. Only when a person actively seeks out your services should you be trying to pitch them. This keyword following/responding bullshit is exactly that: a bullshit marketing strategy for people who are either don't know how to market their product or are too lazy to do so. It's spam, plain and simple.
- Mark Trapp
This annoys me, too. When I was in Atlanta last month, I made a few tweets about my trip, and all of a sudden, every Atlanta promoter with a Twitter account followed me. It didn't matter that my location said Vancouver, and it didn't matter that I said I was only visiting, I got everything from club promoters to real estate companies following me. It bugs.
- Cecily
Oh, I forgot about those, Cecily. I did have several Portland marketers follow me because I mentioned Portland. Having some marketing background, it aggravates me to no end: not only is it annoying to the consumer, it doesn't work!
- Mark Trapp
@uship @movingpro Please read this: http://friendfeed.com/itafrom... I'm not asking random moving companies, I'm asking my friends, thanks.
Anyone use a reputable car moving company? Looking for a referral
The responses to this tweet are why Twitter sucks. When I ask something like this, I'm asking people I trust. I'm not asking for solicitations from random moving companies I don't know: if I wanted that, I'd Google it. Keyword following and responding is a bullshit way to market your services, and is a guarantee for me never to use your service.
- Mark Trapp
Just came back from Portland: got an apartment, and I'm moving out there July 19th. So long, New York!
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Playboy Bunnies Close to Extinction - http://www.neatorama.com/2009...
Say it isn't so. Polly go get your bunny suit on. :-)
- Mathew A. Koeneker
Wait, what?
- Ha3rvey
Um...I am waiting Polly. I think that you would be cute in the bunneh outfit. :-)
- Mathew A. Koeneker
What's a store like Ikea that allows online orders and delivers? Ikea's online selection is non-existent
And west elm.
- Anika Malone
A friend of mine mentioned Cb2, as well. I'll have to check them out now that I'm back.
- Mark Trapp
Got a call from a nice lady: she found my moleskine. She found it on the side of the road. In Hood River. 60 miles away from Portland.
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Very awesome. Be sure to give her the reward amt. that you wrote on the front page ;)
- Kamilah Gill
Best I can piece together was that I put it on the top of the car when we stopped to take pictures, and it fell off when we drove away. Oh I definitely will, Kamilah.
- Mark Trapp
Sounds great, it's good when we witness evidence good people truly exist in this complicated world.
- Svetlana Gladkova
Haha, no no. There's a town 60 miles east of Portland called Hood River, which is near Mount Hood and the Columbia river. We took a trip out to drive around Mount Hood, and we got out to take pictures. I must've left the moleskine on top of the car, and as we drove off, it fell off to the side of the road, which is where she found it.
- Mark Trapp
Was Obama rude to wounded veterans during a visit to the National Naval Medical Center? - http://www.factcheck.org/askfact...
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FactCheck.org Analysis: "A chain e-mail that makes such a claim gets several facts wrong and is disputed by an official who was present at the meeting."
- Mark Trapp
Oh geez, that's the same chain letter that made the same claim about Bush and some other military visit.
- Anika Malone
Heading out to Stanich's. I hear they have one of the top 20 burgers to eat before you die.
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I chickened out and got the George instead of the Special: my dad went for it, though. 1/2 lb ground chuck, cheese, bacon, ham, fried egg, lettuce, onions, tomato, mayo, barbeque sauce, and a smile. The George was 1/2 lb ground chuck, cheese, bacon, lettuce, onions, tomato, and barbeque sauce. My dad says it was unbelievable.
- Mark Trapp
Newark Liberty International Airport - http://brightkite.com/objects...
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Google Voice lets you change your phone number now? CALL-TUR(K) is mine! Baby, you call Turk, you get Turk, a'ight?
edythe, Rick Schmidt, James Ferguson and 2 other people liked this
I didn't think you could choose it, just change it.
- Brandon Titus
It lets you choose your area code and a word to search for. Costs $10, effective immediately, and your old number stays active for three months to give you time to tell everyone. Which is pretty neat.
- Mark Trapp
But is your ringtone Bye Bye Bye?
- Roger Benningfield
i never got my invite :(
- Frankie Warren
Aw man, they charge you $10 :(
- Bwana
$10 is worth it to search for a memorable number.
- Brandon Titus
i still have not received my invite yet. Starting to think I never will! How will I be cool if I don't get in early!
- Tommy Keene
I wish they'd do 800 numbers
- Bwana
Tommy: Don't feel bad, I haven't gotten my invite either.
- John Fox
Do you think adding my email again will move me to the back of the queue?
- Frankie Warren
Just for the record, I am a long-time Grandcentral user (probably going on 2 years), so my experiences are not indicative of a new wave of email invites.
- Mark Trapp
I changed my old GrandCentral number today. Who knew one could find a number that has CRAZYASS in it? In Wisconson of all places!
- J.D. Deutschendorf
Portland International - http://brightkite.com/objects...
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In a moment of serendipity, while you are listening to Simon and Garfunkel's "Homeward Bound" on your iPod, is James Ferguson listening to the Supreme's "Back in my Arms Again" on his computer at the exact same instance.
- RAPatton
Haha, yes, I think so.
- Mark Trapp
*waves from right across the river*
- holly
Are you in Vancouver, Holly? We should have a FriendFeed Portland Meetup. But not until after I move there.
- Mark Trapp
yep! and I work right across the river from PDX. we definitely should have a meetup after you move here!
- holly
In Portland International, waiting for my flight to Newark. They have a guy playing a grand piano here. Also, free Wifi. Score!
Also, I had to catch myself from saying "waiting for my flight back home," as it is no longer my home, and is now just a momentary diversion on the road to the grave. I mean Portland.
- Mark Trapp
One busy priest writes: "Despite us, God breaks through..." - http://deacbench.blogspot.com/2009...
Is ACORN providing workers for the 2010 census? - http://www.factcheck.org/askfact...
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FactCheck.org Analysis: "No. ACORN employees will not be taking the census. The group is one of more than 30,000 "partners" that will help publicize the event."
- Mark Trapp
We don't need no stinkin' facts.
- Russellreno
Feast of Saints Peter and Paul - http://songnewa.blogspot.com/2009...
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