Category Archives: Play

A car negotiation from the perspective of the car

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Blake

Car buying is such a chore. People look at the cars, imagine themselves in the cars, and fall in love with the cars. But then the salesman reveals the price of your new love. With the elegance and urgency of … Continue reading →

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A really tiny keyboard

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Blake

Greetings stair-haters. I’m writing this entry using a new typing technique that I have discovered. Before I let the cat out of the bag, let me share some good news. I have finally joined the bandwagon of folks who have … Continue reading →

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Fourth Quarter

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Blake

I use to be near the forefront of video gaming technology. When I was a kid I usually had a better video game setup than my friends. My first system was the NES. One of my first games, if not … Continue reading →

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The end of an era

Posted on September 6, 2009 by Blake

After twenty-four years of life, eighteen years of education, and one summer of unemployment, the result is an underwhelming product: an MBA who loves a field for which he did not go to school, has been thrown into a world … Continue reading →

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Meet Sue

Posted on July 18, 2009 by Blake

The following is a video short I created for the What Can YOU Do? Video Contest hosted by the Campaign for Disability Employment. The goal was to make a 60-second video that is related to people with disabilities and employment. … Continue reading →

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Disabilism

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Blake

The following was taken by a “professional” photographer. Click to see full-size.

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Handwriting recognition with Bamboo Fun

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Blake

Fellow stair-haters, this is an update to my last post. It’s a screencast about how to use the Bamboo Fun tablet for handwriting recognition. I forgot to mention this in the video, but the Bamboo Fun tablet can be used … Continue reading →

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A new toy

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Blake

It’s been a strange summer. The last two weeks of school went by in a hurried flash. I spent quite a few long nights in the business college while finishing up a project. Then suddenly, six years of school were … Continue reading →

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Reaching for the Straw

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Blake

A little creative problem solving combined with an obsessive love for the 23 flavors of Dr. Pepper can yield satisfying results. Literally.

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What to do in May?

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Blake

Image by T Hall via Flickr This semester is my last. If I can get through my last seven hours, I will be graduating with an MBA in May. The choice is where I want to go after that. As … Continue reading →

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