So, when someone actually asks you about your blog, how do you tell them "I Forgot". Well, That's what I did...for, hmmm oh, 8 months??

Well, we have been busy here at DataSplice! We've rolled out 3.0, and have been actively supporting, upgrading, and generally being our mobile productive little selves! We've been to two SCMUG meetings (That's the Southern California Maximo User Group , a number of seminars, and several training events. Ufda!

So, please forgive my absence! I'll try to make it back next month...or so!

Have a swell Fall!

Cheers
Kat

So, let's start by playing with other blog stuff:

Brrreeeport: Scoble's Keyword Experiment Jason Miller, webproworld What started out as an apparent debunking of an A-list blogger conspiracy has evolved into a made-up word shedding light on the search world. Microsoft's controversial employee blogger, Robert Scoble, invited readers to use the word brrreeeport on their blogs as a way to get "Z-list" blogs noticed, while testing the reach of the various search engines.

Brrreeeport Scoble's Keyword Experiment Scoble's snarky experiment was in response to the notion of the supposed Blog Club, where A-list bloggers only link to each other and thereby keeping lesser-known bloggers out of the loop of recognition in typical Critical Theory style.

The invention of the word "brrreeeport" and the invitation to put on a person's blog created a vacuum to Technorati's blog listings and popular tags. Very soon, the term was listed at the top of Technorati's most searched word. Two days later, "brrreeeport" is out ranking searches for information on the Dick Cheney hunting accident, and is third on the list of tags.

The original purpose of the experiment worked. Technorati returns some 487 results for the word, leading searchers to blogs they may have never encountered. But the memetic results led to another exploration of the efficacy of various search engines.

Among the many costumes I have made over the years, the vast majority have been, yes, Star Wars influenced. Jawas, Tusken Raiders, Jedi, several Princess Leias, and a Padme or two have passed from my sewing machine, through Halloween and into the closet.

Don't ask me why I can't wear the same costume twice...It's a question my family has pestered me with for years. (If you don't understand why then you don't understand Halloween!).

But, for the last few years, I've strayed from my basic costumes. And while the Babylon 5 Membari costume was probably the coolest, and the LOTR elven costume the..ah.. scimpiest, my favorite has to be my Sushi Costume

That's right...a piece of ebi nigiri. Probably the smartest costume, too! Not only did I get free sushi at all the local bars, during the standard snow/rain storm that comes with every Halo's Eve, I was toasty warm in my fleecy wrapping of rice. Pure Genius!

This year...I went for the Kilt...maybe I'll get all the free scotch I can drink..but my knees will definately be alot colder!

Does anyone remember a little blerp on a Peter, Paul and Mary album called "Paul Talk"? If not, there’s a part where he talks about drag racing the family truckster. Here’s our version

Last week, while driving the family hotrod, I attempted to cajole my spouse into showing off to another driver by leaving rubber. Mind you, the family hotrod is just that: a 1970 Buick GS 455 Stage 1. Knowing that the transmission was getting a little weak, he deferred, to which I challenged his manhood, among other comments.

Have you ever heard a transmission “internally hemorrhage”? Not a pretty sound. Oh, and did I mention we were leaving a car show at the time? As we limped around the corner, we were able to roll to a stop beyond the other participants, but lesson learned. Never try to beat “the Kid”. He’s only there to scare the heck out of you.
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Trying to select a Computerized Maintenance Management System, or more daunting...replacing an obsolete system is not an easy task. Here are a few links to help you get started

6 Steps to Selecting a CMMS

Mobilizing your Field Service Workforce (pdf)

50 questions to help your CMMS search

Make your CMMS Portable: Mobile CMMS Made Simple
(OK, this last one is a shameless plug, but it's my blog!