Living with Trent is the first time I have had a roommate I am friends with and regularly do things with since I lived with Plato three or four years ago. It’s a lot like having a brother- you talk a lot and do a lot of fun stuff, but also get on each others nerves sometimes.… read more “Roommie”
Author: Joel Gross
Wikipedia Fail
Want to Know How to Be Happier?
Are you stuck in a rut? Do you want to be happier?
Here’s how to be happier: If you need to do something, do it.
Examples:
- Hate your job and it makes you miserable every day? Quit.
- Tired of being out of shape? Eat healthier and exercise.
- Feel lonely? Go network with people.
- Sick of doing X?
Badness of Bottled Water
How to Hire Great People
Who wants to work with morons? What about even just average people?
Not me.
I have been thinking about hiring a full-time graphic & web developer lately, as I need someone to help me out. I don’t want a average schmuck working with me, I want a superstar with a great eye for design who is self motivated and can understand my goals.… read more “How to Hire Great People”
Why Joel is in Los Angeles…
2009 Christmas Celebration in Venice, CA
Trent and I celebrated Christmas Eve last night by cooking up steak, salad, good wine & bread & cheese. We also made these videos:
Another Christmas video:
Chinese Reformer Gets 11 Years in Prison
Liu Xiaobo, a famous Chinese reform agitator, has just received 11 years in prison. Chinese authorities are beginning to crack down harder on freedom fighters and reformers of the current Communist system. He also has been banned from speaking or writing on a wide variety of issues for two years beyond that.
Is This Real?
New Blog Feature!
If you look at the top link menu, you will see a new link titled “Shared”. Clicking on it will take you to the items I have most recently read on the web and liked. If any or all the articles catch your interest, you can read the full text by clicking on them and going to the other website.