How to Take Better iPhone Photos
Use the rule of thirds for better photos.
The folks at Instagram have some great tips for taking better photos on your iPhone with iOS 5:
Instagram Blog: iPhone Photo Tips: iOS 5 and the Rule of Thirds
How to Make the Most of Your Commute
More than 250 hours. That’s how much time I spend alone in my car every year commuting to work.
If, like me, you get bored on your commute, check out Audible.
They have tons of great audiobooks and magazines to download onto your iPhone. I get the Gold subscription every year.
The Easiest Way to Improve Your Cooking
Use better salt.
Like many people, when I first began cooking, I used table salt. Big mistake.
Now I use either kosher salt or sea salt. They cost a dollar or two more, but they’re worth it. Both kosher salt and sea salt have less sodium and make food taste much better than table salt.
Switch. Now. You’ll be amazed how many things (steak, pork, chicken, carrots, leeks, sweet potatoes) taste great with a little olive oil, kosher salt, and fresh cracked pepper.
Like this:
My Tumblr Has Great Stuff
When I find something inspiring, or something that strikes me, or something worth remembering, I post it on my tumblr. Check it out.
Infographic: Just How Deadly Is Nuclear Energy?
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Saint Patrick Was Not Born in Ireland
He probably didn’t kick snakes out of Ireland either. But he did break out of prison a few times. Watch this quick History of Saint Patrick:
Why You Should Never Type Two Spaces After a Period
How many spaces should you type after a period? If you said, “Two,” it turns out you are the victim of a historical accident.
Every major style guide agrees on a single space after a period. But most of us were taught to type two spaces after a period. Why?
Blame the manual typewriter.
Quick typography lesson: Unlike printing presses and computers, which have proportional fonts like the one on this blog, manual typewriters only have monospaced fonts (see a sample of monospaced fonts), where every character has the same width.
To make up for the manual typewriter’s shortcomings, typing schools taught an entire generation the double-space rule. And the bad habit stuck, even when computers added proportional fonts in the 1970s.
Your computer is not a typewriter. It has proportional fonts. Stop typing two spaces after periods. Just stop it.
Hat tip to Farhad Manjoo at Slate for the history lesson.
My Sisters in Nicaragua
Thayer is volunteering with the Peace Corps in Nicaragua. Arestia went to visit her. Read about their adventures (with photos) on my sister’s blog:
My New Job at XO
Today I am starting a new job at XO Communications.
Below is a quick overview of what XO does and why I joined the company.
Who is XO?
XO is one of the nation’s largest telecommunications providers. Unlike Verizon and AT&T, they do not provide residential services.
XO specializes in providing businesses, especially those with multiple locations, with VoIP, Internet, managed network, and hosted IT solutions.
Why I Joined XO
XO serves more than half of the Fortune 500, including the top three search engines.
The company is growing, and XO is making some big changes in its Las Vegas office.
The Las Vegas office has an entirely new staff. The new General Manager, Lynn Folkerson, recruited me to help work with XO’s major accounts, and I am looking forward to helping XO further expand in Las Vegas.
Favorite Lunch Spot: Baguette Cafe
My new favorite: Baguette Cafe.
Great Pastry and Lunch
Baguette Cafe has both great croissants (a rarity off-Strip in Vegas), muffins, tarts, and cookies, and simple, delicious lunches.
Stop-by in the morning to pickup a muffin, pain raisin, or peanut butter chocolate chip cookie with an Illy latte. (Unfortunately, they do not have fresh-squeezed orange juice.)
Lunch: Tuna Salad and Quiche
For lunch, try the tuna salad, soup of the day, or the quiche. You can also do a “Pick 2″ combination with half of each. They even have french bread pizza sometimes. All the food is fresh, simple, and delicious.
Workdays Only: Baguette Cafe is only open on workdays and can get busy filling catering orders for the nearby offices, but it’s worth it. Go give it a try ASAP.
Find Baguette Cafe on Google Maps: 8359 W Sunset Rd
