San Diego Media Network

Someone is Astroturfing the FCC, ERATE ESL 2011

slackmaster — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:20:09 +0000

Update: I have received information that the originator of the astro-content is a well-known ERATE web hosting company in Chicago. If confirmed, I will post their name. (this post contains information about the FCC ERATE program, and assumes that readers know some details about the program. I’m too lazy to provide a comprehensive [...]

How to reply to a Craigslist job posting.

slackmaster — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:24:13 +0000

With most job-seekers using at least some sort of online resource these days, one would expect that many of the simple ’sins of omission’ from the good ‘ole typewriter days would be gone. Nope. I am in the process of hiring some additional IT staff and have posted a very simple job requirement to Craigslist. Why? [...]

The KGB Wheel (KGB San Diego, 101.5FM)

slackmaster — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:15:48 +0000

And this, folks, is why KGB sucks.

Kyle, the Nut, and Envy

slackmaster — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:24:04 +0000

What do these words have in common? They are the result of a real, spontaneously created, Burning Man virtual Theme Camp based around a live video presentation of the Burning Man festival in September 2009. Hosted by Ustream, the live video link displayed a pole-mounted camera near the center camp location. During the week [...]

Troubles? Let me tell you about troubles….

slackmaster — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:14:21 +0000

This is a reply to Brian Stephen’s blog entry “What is an E-Rate Approved Vendor’ at Funds for Learning Troubled? Let me tell you about troubled…. While you may be troubled by the ‘E-Rate Approved’ vendors posting their laundry lists of so-called eligible services/devices, it is even more troubling when these items actually get funded. [...]

CILF

slackmaster — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:05:28 +0000

Amy Wong Leela Lois Griffin The Crushinator

An Open Letter to the Striking Students at LA Unified

slackmaster — Fri, 22 May 2009 16:15:38 +0000

Shut the fuck up and get back to class So, you want to strike to prevent Los Angeles Unified School District from laying off teachers. Really? Which one of you mensas decided this? Are you sure it wasn’t just an excuse to get a four day weekend? Lets work through some numbers [...]

Grand Circuit 2009 Plans On Hold

slackmaster — Thu, 14 May 2009 17:20:20 +0000

I suppose that this kind of thing happens when you work in a small company, but it is the first time in my 20 years working with startups that it has happened to ME. The time authorized (vacation time) for this trip, approved over a month ago, has just been canceled by my company’s CEO. [...]

Just a rumor, but….

slackmaster — Tue, 12 May 2009 19:41:45 +0000

Microsoft may be in the process of purchasing Cisco.

From list of things to NOT do at work.

slackmaster — Tue, 12 May 2009 01:38:21 +0000

Don’t do this. Really. New colleague’s first day at work, and you’re the only person in the office, so YOU get the first few words with the newbie. It’s all fine and dandy to make small talk, but don’t do this: You: … and this is where you get your office supplies. just one more question, [...]