I seem to recall that TXT messages used to cost 5 cents to send, and 0 cents to receive. Then the rates climbed to 10 cents/0 cents, then 10 cents/10 cents. Is 20 cents now the norm? I get a bulk plan of unlimited, but I do pay $10 a month for it.
In an article on arstechnica.com, Sentator Herb Kohl is asking “Why?”
Read the article at http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20080910-senator-to-cellular-carriers-ur-txts-r-2-xpensiv.html
After a few weeks of testing, and some design work, I’ve choosen to proceed with the revamp of my site from PMachine to WordPress. WordPress’s interface for admin is nicer, and while similar in features, looks more polished, and I think is easier to work than PMachine’s.
In any case, I’ve loaded all my postings, updated links, and have configured the site to allow you to register and participate! As a registered user, you can comment on postings–agree, disagree, sound-off, whatever. I will, of course, moderate your comments, but I do accept critique and praise equally well.
Some of the site areas will still be updated as I transfer the old site graphics and layout to the new software. Don’t be taken by surprise if things look a bit inconsistent during the first few weeks while I work out all the kinks.
I’ve been using blogging software to manage the basic bits of our website, and I think it is time to make some changes. I want the software to be a bit more powerful–I don’t know yet if this is it, but going to start checking it out.
Please be patient as I mess work through the site and convert to this new software.
Truffles visted the vet again today, for her next round of puppy shots.
Reports are that she didn’t squeal as loudly as she did last time when she got her shot, but she did not take it quietly, either. At 13 1/2 weeks, Truffles is tipping the scales at 2lbs, 8oz. According to a Chihuahua growth chart, that puts her between 4.5 – 5lbs when she hits the 18 month mark.
Truffles has one more round of shots to go, before she can start meeting other doggies and making trips to the park.
On her second day with us, our Chihuahua puppy Truffles drinks some water, but ends up taking a dive.
Last night’s July 4th fireworks at Lenox Square Mall sparked a fire. A firetruck, conveniently located close by, extinguished the flames quickly, but not before the smoke grew into a freaky blaze.
Here’s a brief camera phone video I took of the “burning bush.”
We recently returned from an awesome trip to Tucson, AZ and FABULOUS Las Vegas, NV! Pictures arriving soon! Stay Tuned!
So, I’m still doing work stuff late this evening (11:15 PM on a Friday nite–yes, I have NO life)…and am chatting with a coworker, talking about my website…and it hits me. The last time I updated the site was December last year! Ok—time to do something about that.
So, just a quick note to let everyone know, No, I’ve not (totally) forgotten that I have a website that needs to be maintained.
No halloween party this year..Sorry! But I do have several photo albums in the works. Some two-year old pictures from NYC (yes, I’ve been slacking a bit) and more recently some pictures from Chattanooga–Ruby Falls, Rock City, and Atlanta Botanical Gardens–Nikki in the Garden, and Scarecrows, Pride 2006. I can’t promise when they’ll make it to the site, but if I can find some extra time between work and school..well, then I’ll get them on the site! 🙂
Laterz!
I’m starting my third week at Federated Systems Group. FSG is a subsidiary of Federated Department Stores. With this position I’ve completed my career transition into management, and am now supervising a team of developers. Before, I was churning out code while supervising–a path I had been on since 2000.
This is a great move for me, and I’m very impressed with the group of people I am working with.
Thanks to everyone that helped me in gaining networking contacts during my job search!
Morgan Stanley recently reorganized the Atlanta based IT group they acquired through the 2003 purchase of Lend Lease Real Estate Investments, and merged it with two New York based IT groups. Mine was one of three positions eliminated in the process.
This has given me the opportunity to reflect on my ten-year career with Morgan Stanley, and to consider options that will more fully utilize the software development, project management, and leadership skills that I have developed over the years.
Please visit my professional portfolio pages at http://www.davidjperez.us for information about my skills and qualifications. I am especially interested in acquiring contact information for any professionals working in the companies that I’ve identified in my target list, and would appreciate any leads.