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Re: The BIG Problem with the Apple Watch: You May Look Stupid Using It

darcey1 — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:00:42 -0000

To use the Watch as a phone, you could just swing the watch face around to the inner wrist (where your pulse is) and raise your wrist to your ear or mouth, just as you would a cell phone. Then you'd look more like a Secret Service agent, which is kinda cool.

Re: Looking for a Childhood Book? Here's How.

darcey1 — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 20:02:10 -0000

I'll tell her to take good care of it! :)

Re: Looking for a Childhood Book? Here's How.

darcey1 — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 08:43:55 -0000

Ah! Thank you so much! I found it on Amazon.com, but unfortunately it's out of print and no 2nd hand copies available. But all is not lost — I found out my sister has our copy from childhood. :)

Re: Looking for a Childhood Book? Here's How.

darcey1 — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 09:59:03 -0000

Hi all,
I'm looking for a picture book that I had in the 1960's/'70's about a girl who kisses a grey statue (stone? marble?) of a handsome male angel. The statue then comes to life, and they fly over the rooftops of the city (Paris? at night?). That's all I can remember.

Re: Install WordPress locally on a Mac

darcey1 — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:31:15 -0000

Sorry, just found this via Google: MAMP means "not needing to be connected to the Internet in order to run PHP and
MySQL or even to test a contact form. One of the most annoying parts of
development, at least for me, is the constant cycle of edit, save,
upload, refresh." NOW I get it. "http://wp.smashingmagazine....

Re: Install WordPress locally on a Mac

darcey1 — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:10:38 -0000

I'm curious about this as well. What's the benefit of installing something locally on my Mac Air versus in a subdirectory on my host's server (not the client's host, mine) where I have tons more space?

Re: 3 ways to say…object-oriented programming

darcey1 — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 23:41:48 -0000

Lego analogy is great for big picture, the Wikipedia one for more detail. I found the hands analogy confusing.

Re: ComfyChic: The Power of a Full A-line Skirt

darcey1 — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:10:33 -0000

Hi Robyn,

Most of the current A ines I've seen are either too short or not very full (i.e. bland). Fortunately, there's a thriving industry of new clothing based on retro/vintage patterns that sells mostly online. Try: Modcloth (http://www.modcloth.com/th/... for the largest selection. Also, Heartbreakers (http://heartbreakerfashion.... or Stop Staring (http://www.stopstaringcloth... or Pinup Couture (http://www.pinupcouture.com...

If you're in the Montreal area, there's a wonderful (dangerous!) boutique that stocks many of these new retro styles: http://vintagestylephoto.com/ and they're on Facebook if you want to see new arrivals: http://www.facebook.com/pag...

Also Etsy.com: try doing a search for "mad men dresses" or "full A line skirts."

Re: ComfyChic: High Heels: Part 2 of 8: How To Avoid Twisting an Ankle

darcey1 — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 09:20:14 -0000

:) I used to do the same thing and I know plenty of women who agree with you. The downside is the long term damage to your feet. Podiatrists would rather that you spend a couple of dollars to have a shoe repair shop stretch/soften the leather for you: http://www.ehow.com/video_4...

Re: Heirloom Meals Thanksgiving Community Page

darcey1 — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:21:01 -0000

Where can I find all the Thanksgiving Special recipes?

Re: Heirloom Meals Thanksgiving Community Page

darcey1 — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:55:06 -0000

Loved the Thanksgiving Special. Is it available on DVD?

Re: Kickstarter Projects in Montreal

darcey1 — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:15:29 -0000

I just read this in the Kickstarter FAQ on requirements for projects. " To be eligible to start a Kickstarter project, you need to satisfy the requirements of Amazon Payments: Be a permanent US resident and at least 18 years of age with a Social
Security Number (or EIN), a US bank account, US address, US state-issued
ID (driver’s license), and major US credit or debit card."

So how is this an option for Canadian residents?? Am I missing something?

Re: Fine, I Give, I'll Stop Mainlining Sugar

darcey1 — Tue, 24 May 2011 15:44:26 -0000

Peppermint tea, or brushing your teeth asap after you eat will nip that craving for dessert in the bud.

Re: Sanity check for publishers

darcey1 — Tue, 11 May 2010 12:35:32 -0000

I agree with the quality argument. We will always need professional publishers to deliver a superior experience. However, as I read the description of books/symphonies as "elaborate trains of thought that require attention and focus—attention and focus that are rewarded for their use" I was reminded of the myriad video games that offer exactly that. Ever watched someone playing a video game? Ever tried to divert their attention? Nigh impossible, be they teen or adult. They can play for hours without interruption.

It made me wonder, how is escape in the form of an immersive game any different from escape in the form of an immersive book? I can think of two ways. A (fiction) book requires active use of the imagination, whereas a game simply requires fast reflexes and focused attention. Both can make time fly, but the after effects are very different. A game taps into adrenaline and left-brain logic, so it leaves you mentally exhausted from all that fast decision-making. A (fiction) book, on the other hand, taps into the day-dreaming right-brain creative side of the brain, so it leaves you calmer. It's easy to see how a bored person might choose the excitement of a game, whereas a mentally-tired person might prefer the peace and calm of a good book and some silence.

Will printed books become a class differentiator, just as symphonies/ballet/opera have become since movies (for the masses) were introduced? If e-books (like movies) are cheaper, faster, more convenient, they may very well outsell printed books over time. This is not necessarily a bad thing. I am hopeful that this will restore the level of quality in publishing, so that a book is once more, a work of art, worthy of re-reading at a later date. How many books can we say that about these days?

Re: The loneliest job in business

darcey1 — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:15:59 -0000

Great points, and I love Guy's summary. One request: can we please drop the use of the buzzword term "open kimono"? It makes women, in the room, and many Asians, really uncomfortable. Try "open shorts" or "dropped trou" instead. i.e. "We want to be completely open shorts about this." It's funnier. Plus you won't get called onto the carpet by HR for it. Just watchin' your back for you.

Re: this blog posting was sponsored by...

darcey1 — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:07:20 -0000

Damn. Just when I was considering a second career as a faux Mommy blogger. Love the footnote, btw.

Re: track & field

darcey1 — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:47:47 -0000

This is a great analogy. Note that professional sprinters tend to enjoy more fame (and therefore commercial success) than marathoners.

Re: Is Social Media Impacting How Much We Email?

darcey1 — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:08:04 -0000

I think SM users are spending less time w/email, vs. less volume. Particularly with news for Friends/Family. Much easier to update everyone at once via FaceBook/Twitter, than send individual emails. Plus uploading photos/videos to SM is faster than sending these large files via email and is less likely to jam up people's InBoxes or get bounced.

Re: STATS: Young People Are Flocking to Twitter

darcey1 — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:55:48 -0000

True, but I suspect it's probably influencing the escalating numbers. Twilight has grossed $480 million in US theaters since its November '08 release, and sold more than 3 million DVD copies in its first day on the shelves. The sequel, New Moon, is due out in November with tix *already* on sale for the midnight debut. That fan base is being encouraged (in a big way) by the movies' PR machine to Follow their favorite character/star on Twitter. So... you do the math.

Re: STATS: Young People Are Flocking to Twitter

darcey1 — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:55:12 -0000

I don't suppose it has *anything* to do with the massive social networking push behind the Twilight film series...

Re: Protoshare: Slick Web-Based Software for Prototyping

darcey1 — Mon, 04 May 2009 23:09:21 -0000

I completely agree with jon (jonfollett). A video tour is fine, but I need a chance to test-drive it first, before handing over cc info.

Re: Pintxo

darcey1 — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:37:45 -0000

I've eaten here several times and I love love love it. The food is amazing and the ambience very warm and upscale without being stuffy. The service is excellent: swift yet unobtrusive. I wish they'd update their website, but maybe that's a good thing as it has yet to be invaded by tourists.