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In the past 3 days, I’ve spoken on the phone to 2 entites who normally would be assumed to have terrible customer service / phone support: Qwest and the fucking IRS. In BOTH cases, however, I’ve had nothing but helpful people on the other end, eager to help me reach my goal, and pleasant to talk to. Is that insane, or what? Qwest, and the IRS! The federal fucking government, and a company whose size could rival it. Helpful people on the other end of the phone, all 3 calls I’ve had to make. Weird.

This is a great article on that behemoth software application that rules most of our lives, PhotoShop. A history and explanation, it is very informative and interesting. I mean, seriously. Microslop could really learn a thing or two from Adobe, even if they are dragging their feet for an X release. It’s also a great example, judging by the toolbar comparisons and plug-in icons, that once you get an interface right, leave it the fuck alone. Via Timothomson.com.

…was the day that has lived on in the form of code. Yes, exactly one year ago, I coded my day as if it were ht/xml, and was one of the winners of The 5k Contest because of it. So it’s the last time I mention it, I swear.

I apologize for the halt that Alternate has abruptly grinded to… As it turns out, freelance has left me pretty much busy constantly, and the baby takes up other time that’s not spent working. Soon, though, you’ll get some better stuff to read, promise.

go to http://www.google.com/preferences and set your language to Hacker. Then go back and reload the Google homepage… you are now the 3l337 and the envy of all your friends. (Damn, I hope not.)

*I just noticed this is my second post in one day about Google… weird…