Well, testMonkey can now be know as Uncle testMonkey to at least one person. Lil’ Drew made it into the world today. Momma and Pappa are doing well, though Drew looks to have had a religious experience of it. Hallelujah!
It’s no secret that I hate flying. A lot. So why on earth would I volunteer to take a helicopter that happens to be smaller than my Nissan -a lot smaller- into the air with a camera? Some possibilities:
• I have a death wish
• I have a disbelief in gravity
• I have a disbelief in mortality
• I have a responsibility to get the news to the public
At any rate, I had a chance to go up in a two seater with A Flight Above helicopter flight training school to get flood coverage for KCSG TV. And I have to say, after the first wave of nausea subsided, it was pretty cool and quite comfortable. I must do this again. Soon. Very fun.
For those that expressed concern, the family of testMonkey is fine and not affected by the severe flooding in the area (aside from having to work like a billion hours straight). For a highlight reel of the flight, update to the latest version of QuickTime (here) and grab the file size right for you:
“The word ‘passion’ is barred from all business meetings (please).
OK, this is more a wish than a hard prediction, but in business settings the word “passion” is so overused that it should be relegated to the drawer where they now keep “synergy” and sports metaphors. If I hear one more executive talk about his passion for server virtualization or digital content or customer satisfaction, I am going to start passing out stuffed lemmings (or some other poor, pathetic creature). In the new year, do everyone a favor and save the passion for the bedroom.”
A general “Amen” to Business 2.0’s Predictions for Technology for the New Year.
