Apple is about to release the iPad (April 3, 2010), and while I don’t know if it’s going to be a huge success, I think they’ve figured out some problems that others are still struggling with. For instance, I just had a look at Gizmodo’s coverage of the “Microsoft Courier” (what a new font, really?). …
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Upgraded bubbles
A little Photoshop wizardry (courtesy of an online tutorial), and I’ve upgraded the bubbles in my first iPhone application. I need to figure out a real game of some sort to use these in so I can justify putting it on the App Store.
My first iPhone app
I’m still tinkering, but I pretty much just finished my first iPhone app that’s more interesting than a list of text. As I mentioned before, I’m taking the iPhone class at UMD this semester; and this is/was lab #3. Basically it’s just a small app that creates bubbles as you tap the screen, and pops …
Snow Suck
Snowmageddon, Snowpocalypse Now, Snotorious B.I.G. call it what you will, the blizzard of 2010 was pretty miserable for us. If you don’t follow my Twitter Feed/Facebook Wall, you might not know that last week’s snow storm was pretty traumatic for the family. Besides 55″ of snow, we had a town truck catch fire in front …
Pictures of Flowers
Here’s a photo of the flowers we got (see the previous post), compare that with the picture of what I ordered. BTW: I’ve been promised a refund, but it hasn’t materialized yet.
Delivering the goods…
It’s becoming clear to me that some forms of customer service are dead. I sit here currently on hold with 1-800-flowers.com after complaining about the bouquet that was just delivered. The bouquet I ordered is pictured to the left, the one that arrived is significantly different. Although their description states the arrangement would include: “Fresh …
iPhone Development Class
I’ve signed up for the iPhone development class we have at UMD at the moment. So far it’s going OK, but I did miss the first week since I was in Pennsylvania. Hopefully, I’ll get motivated, catch up, and eventually put something out through the App Store.
Developing Employment Leads
Scott has put together a good post on finding job leads. Ok, it’s a bit self-serving to mention it since he cites me in it, but he goes on to build on my relatively simple advice. Scott’s Blog: Can Google Find You?
Everyday Design: Ovens
My future brother-in-law Chris pointed out that we’re getting so used to well-designed objects (thanks Apple) that, when something isn’t well designed, it sticks out like a sore thumb. While putting the roast in the oven, it became abundantly clear to me that ovens need some fresh thought. The design hasn’t really changed in what …
Experimental Cooking
I’ve been doing a small bit of cooking in the last week. Results: Samoa Cookie Bars: OK, but unsatisfying. Too much caramel, and the shortbread came out too cakey. Potato Curry: Fail. I tried re-creating an accidental success from a ski trip many years ago. Not good, not good at all. Anyone remember how we …