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Entries from August 2008

The ChiCom Olympics

August 8th, 2008 · No Comments

The family is downstairs watching the opening ceremonies of the ChiCom Olympics. I intend to watch not one minute of these “games”. My kids don’t understand why I won;t watch, even though I explained the nature of the PRC to them. Val says “the whole world is watching, and so can you.” [...]

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Fun With Google Maps

August 8th, 2008 · No Comments

I recently discovered “Sreet View” on Google maps (yes, I know it’s been around for a year. At least NOW I know). Here are some of the places I’ve worked:
The GM Building

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Well, it’s there behind the UPS truck. I started there with Dreyfus in 1987. The Plaza Hotel is across the [...]

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222 Broadway

August 8th, 2008 · No Comments

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I worked here with Dreyfus for a few months while we got ready to move to…

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Pan Am Building

August 7th, 2008 · No Comments

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I know the doorways say “Met Life”…they lie! It will always be the Pan Am Building.

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Let’s Try Again

August 7th, 2008 · No Comments

Yes, THAT went well.  I haven’t posted in months.  Start over….
I started a new, permanent position in April, with a company I did contract work for last year.  I’ve been catching up on changes, researching CRM solutions, fixing bugs, writing specifications and requirements, etc.  I’m able to work from home 3-4 days a week, which [...]

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