August 2003
My Invention: A Motion Powered Wireless Mouse
Posted by on Thursday, August 21, 2003 in - 10 comments
As Bluetooth, wifi, and other “freeing” wireless technologies become affordable and widely used we will begin to depend more and more on batteries. The battery life of a laptop is a significant buying point. The same goes for MP3 players, cameras, and computer accessories. While I lust for a …
Accidents, Cops, Teenagers, and Stupid People
Posted by on Saturday, August 16, 2003 in - 111 comments
This evening I decided to head to my parent’s cottage on the beach for some good times with my sister and her friends. On my way to the cottage I was the first car on the scene of a fairly serious car accident (the cars were still moving when I came up). Here are my thoughts on the event.
Throw a Frisbee, Do Good
Posted by on Monday, August 11, 2003 in - 3 comments
A fellow slice, Daniel Burka, has taken the initiative to organize the first ever silverorange Frisbee golf tournament. All proceeds will be donated to Habitat for Humanity. • Date: September 6,2003 • Where: Strathgartney Provincial Park (PEI) • While I won't be here for the event, CEOBlues …
Outward Bound – Pemberton, BC
Posted by on Monday, August 4, 2003 in - 20 comments
Back in March-April-May I had a quarter-life crisis. I realized that as my age was increasing my awesome adventures in life were decreasing. In a desperate attempt to counter this I chose to go to Europe. As I thought more about what I needed I realized that I was generally sick of the news (war …
Business Spam
Posted by on Monday, August 4, 2003 in - 4 comments
One of my roles at silverorange is to acquire new business. The process goes something like this: search out a prospective client, research them, formulate an approach, approach, convince, negotiate, sign, construct, smile. • Because of our focused approach and creative business offerings our …
Geoff Gibson – Amazing Artist, Amazing Friend
Posted by on Sunday, August 3, 2003 in - 8 comments
The other day I experienced a “worlds colliding moment” at my local coffee shop. At the cash register with my caramel late I looked down and a familiar piece of art was starring back at me. The artist: Geoff Gibson, brother of Melda, long time friend, former employee, and AC/DC impersonator …
