TG #3: Trackbacks, Kitchenaid, and Time Management
November 27, 2007 – 9:53 amThis week’s Tweak and Geek has us discussing the “Trackback” feature of blog software, the venerable Kitchenaid mixer, and Time Management as it applies to us IT geeks.
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Blog Trackback Discussion
Trackbacks were originated in August 2002 by Sixapart’s MovableType.
Trackbacks – Manual process
Pingback – Supports automatic discovery of link
Trackback spec: blogger
Maine Tech Geeks has 2364 spam trackbacks. That’s even more than the spam comments we get! (of which we have 33).
WorldIV is even worse, with over 170,000 spam comments (including many trackbacks — WordPress and Akismet anti-spam software don’t differentiate these well) and only 363 real comments.
Kitchenaid
“Bing Cherry”
Pasta Maker – Broke the mixer!
What do I use it for?
Cakes
Bread dough
Time Management
Problems
Approaches/Tools
- Products and Books – Franklin Covey
- Book – Time Management for System Administrators
DIA: “Do It Anyway.” Allocate time specifically for less-enjoyable tasks.
5 Responses to “TG #3: Trackbacks, Kitchenaid, and Time Management”
Great podcast, as always. I was a bit tardy in listening to it (hence why I’m just commenting now), but it was completely worth the wait. I’d like to say that I can relate to Craig feeling lost without his Kitchenaid, but as I’ve been known to burn water, I just can’t. 🙂
As for the time management discussion, I found it useful just to hear your anecdotal tips and tricks for time management, even though I don’t happen to be an IT professional. Most, if not all, of the tips and tricks you discussed are easily adaptable to other occupations, including mine (consulting engineering).
Keep up the great work, and I look forward to your next effort!
By Jon on Dec 5, 2007
I liked the part on Time Management. 2 other great books on this are “Code Complete” http://cc2e.com/ & “Rapid Development” http://stevemcconnell.com/rd.htm
Both books are by Steve McConnell and must reads for developers at any level.
By ShadesOfGrey on Jan 3, 2008
Yes, Code Complete is a must-read for intermediate or higher developers looking to continue moving upward.
By Pat on Jan 3, 2008