Archive for the ‘techie’ Category

Free Rice

November 26, 2007

free rice

Free Rice is a non-profit website where you can practice SSAT/SAT vocabulary words, and for every word you get right, rice is donated to the United Nations to help stop world hunger.  It is pretty addictive and all of the advertising dollars are put toward rice that is distributed by the United Nations World Food Program (WFP).

Go Red Sox!

October 29, 2007

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Originally uploaded by jayluker

Jay figured out how to change the message on the LCD of the HP printer at his office. Thanks to his message the Boston Red Sox completed mission World Series Champions part 2 successfully. If you are interested in pulling a similar office prank Ode to Code has instructions for the brave and nerdy.

The Hockney Effect

October 19, 2007

My creation

Originally uploaded by jjzach

I was playing around with something called the Hockneyizer that allows you to make a quick collage from a single photograph. I’m a sucker for all the cool flickr tools out there.

Get the Goog-411

October 11, 2007

Google is now offering a free 411 service that is free. To give the Goog-411 a try dial 1-800-GOOG-411 from any phone and you will be connected to any business for FREE!