National Chains Shave Employees' Hours, Wages
From the New York Times: Altering of Worker Time Cards Spurs Growing Number of Suits “ Experts on compensation say that the illegal doctoring of hourly employees’ time records is far more …
Apple: Going For The Jugular... And Cutting Its Own Throat
In a graphic design group I recently got into a discussion about application choice on the Macintosh. During this discussion, in response to the accusation that, without Apple and competition, we would “be …
YourBlog.Blogspot.com Going Away?
Is your blog hosted as a subdomain? Has your provider received a cease and desist letter? If so, you might find your blog taken offline. You may want to contact your provider …
St. Patrick's Day Facts
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Here are some interesting facts about this emerald holiday, courtesy of Finnegans Rainbow St Patricks Day Facts “ Saint Patrick was not actually Irish. “Erin Go Braugh” means …
The Man Who Loved Spam
One man’s trash… WSJ.com – For Orlando Soto, No Day Is Complete Without Some Spam “ Mr. Soto routinely comes home to some 150 e‑mail pitches, and he loves getting them all. …
Fighting Blog Spam
Spam in my mailbox? I cannot utter enough expletives to describe the depth of my revulsion for spam. Spam on my blog? Sailors, cover your ears. Fighting spam is a pain in the …
Winner! Free Blog Makeover Contest
After reading and re-reading, after much thought and the input of Strawberry Blonde, I have picked a winner in the Free Blog Makeover Contest. Before I announce the winner I want to state that …
Free Blog Makover Contest - 24 Hours Left!
Only 24 hours lef to enter the Free Blog Makeover Contest! I’ve gotten some great submissions. It will be a tough decision. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t still enter! Get your essays …
1 Week Left For A Free Blog Makeover
Only one week left to enter the Free Blog Makeover Contest! All essays must be submitted no later than midnight Pacific Time Saturday, 28 February 2004.
Family As Clients, A Bad Idea
Recently a family member asked for help with a design project. I agreed, but it brought back to mind the last time I worked for family. I’ll share it. A few years ago my uncle …