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In-N-Out

Finally made the pilgramage to in-n-out on our way to California. I decided the only good part about it is the price. The food, mediocre.

So all of you in-n-out lovers need to relax and stop fueling the myth.

Katie’s Makeup

As done by a semi-professional makeup artist.

Free to…..any home

First Come First Serve

1 Black Shi-Pom Dog (shih-tzu pomeranian mix)

-Semi-House Trained (may or may not poop on your steps on any given day)
-Multiple pets for the price of one (known to attract ants by tipping over uneaten food)
-Constant high pitched whining will keep you company, never feel lonely again
-Enjoy the outdoors (during the 15 times a night you have to take him out)
-Enjoy the outdoors some more (if he manages to get off a leash or out your front door)
-Get some exercise (while you chase him around outdoors for several hours trying to catch him)
-Don’t worry about picking up the yard (cuz he eats it…sick)

Offer is good for a limited time only.  First commenter is the winner of 1 new dog (whether you want it or not.)  All people named Katie are immediately disqualified.

If I was a cartoon…

I’d look something like this:

Turned out alright, eh? I’ve been envious of Alex’s cartoon image for some time and finally decided to waste $5 and get my own.

Thank You Derek Fisher

Congratulations to Derek Fisher of the Los Angeles Lakers who hit more 3 pointers in one playoff game than he did all of last season. Very impressive to be more productive in one game for a new team than you were for a whole season with the Jazz. Keep up the great work.

Utah CEO Magazine

A month or two ago, I did an interview with a writer for Utah CEO Magazine about outsourcing in emerging tech industries. The issue was just recently released. You can view it here on the Internet (you have to register). Here’s the good stuff though:

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Relinquishing control

How to cope with the hands-off aspect of outsourcing

While outsourcing can bring many benefits, sending work outside the company also means being prepared to give up some control. While that can be difficult — and even uncomfortable — there are ways to be at ease with the work being done beyond the borders of the company, even if the usual sense of control isn’t there.

Value results over involvement: “Follow-up by someone at the company is expected,” says Bryan Phelps, search engine optimization (SEO) manager for Orange Soda (orangesoda.com), which handles outsourced online marketing services. “You don’t need to be involved in the day-to-day operations, but you should expect reporting” on what you’re getting for your outsourcing buck.

Remember that time is your money: “You should be involved, but micromanaging can be counter-productive,” Phelps points out. “Remember, when we’re on the phone with you, we’re not doing work.”

Do your research: It’ll be easier to let go if you have a good sense of who you’ve outsourced to. This is particularly true in many emerging high-tech areas, such as SEO, where regulations have not been set up, knowledge of how the service works may not be well known and industry leaders may not yet be clearly established or have a set track record. “In a newer industry, you’re going to have greater variance in skills and services,” Phelps says. “Do some research on the Internet and learn the terms.”

Outsourcing can lead to a loss of control, but taking a hands-off approach while also demanding performance from a vendor that has been thoroughly researched will let you sleep better at night.

Gettin’ Ugly in Here

Does it seem like the NBA is getting uglier and uglier?

Chris Kaman

Maybe the worst - Pau Gasol

Sam Cassell

D-D-D-Dirk Nowitzki (see video)

The Jazz Duo: AK and Memo (although its a beautiful thing when he’s hitting the 3 all night)

Stevie Nash

Awareness Test

Come on

Lindsay is acting silly again and trying to beat my score.

If you keep it up, I’ll have to start using both hands.

108 words

Faster than Lindsay

Lindsay was showing off her measly 80 w.p.m typing speed.

98 words

That’s all I have to say. And, this typing test isn’t very accurate. It used random words instead of actual sentences. For a more accurate typing speed, I’d check out this site.