Monthly Archives: July 2010

Productivity Wednesday #4 : Instapaper

Learn to save digital content in a single location to read on your own terms later.

I apologize for the funky audio.  I was experimenting with a new microphone and the gain was set way too high.

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Productivity Wednesday #3 : Timeboxing with Minuteur

Trying to revamp Productivity Wednesday. Get disciplined by time boxing the work you do.

Related Links:
Minuteur
Pomodoro Technique

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Political Bites: Speed Cameras

Photo-enforcement cameras are due to be shut off July 15 on Valley freeways. Should the program be revived or the cameras left off for good?
Automating the enforcement of laws by non-humans is dangerous ground. It starts to set in [...]

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Arizona It’s Up To You

Go visit a local candidate forum.  You will see two things missing.
1. Non republican candidates
2. People under the age of 50
I find nothing wrong with people over 50 or republicans.  However, when you have a singular voice representing a diverse [...]

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Retrospective Test Idea

I have been wanting to share retrospective data lately in the hopes others would share their data back.  This is a quick experiment.  If people find it useful please comment.  I will then execute part two of the exercise.
Retrospective #29232
Background:
The [...]

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Political Bites: Southeast Valley Arts

What can be done to strengthen the Southeast Valley’s performing arts scene?
First, start booking quality, relevant shows in the performing arts centers.  It’s okay to step outside the family friendly box on occasion.   Second,  there is still a need for [...]

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SBR: Agile Retrospectives by Esther Derby and Diana Larsen

Agile Retrospectives: Making Good Teams Great by Esther Derby
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
If you are running agile retrospectives you need to read this book. If you are not running retrospectives what are you waiting for?
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Political Bites: US Constitution Still Relevant

What part of the U.S. Constitution most speaks to you today, and why?
The first ten amendments, better known as the bill of rights.  Many of the founding fathers including James Madison and Thomas Jefferson argued that the Constitution should not [...]

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