Inbox Zero

Merlin Mann's chat with google workers, as he say, "knowledge workers", about "inbox zero" methodology it's very inspiring. ...
I'm applying this methodology, and it's really works !!!

You can watch the video or listen the mp3

Snow in Santiago (Chile)

There's been a strange weather behavior.... it's snowing in Santiago. .. well snows on mountains all the time... but in the city ??? it's pretty strange !!!!
It's a phenomenon not seen for 40 years ...
Now with global heating... will be common to see snow in my house ??

Gmail: A Behind the Scenes Video

Google is making a video clip to show how an email message travels around the world where we can participate. The rules are simple:

* Keep it under 10 seconds
* Make sure the M-velope is clearly visible and make sure it enters from the left of the screen and exits from the right
* Don't worry about audio, we'll put music over the final video

You have to submit your clip on you tube by August 13th, 2007 to be considered for the final collaborative video.

I really think that this is a way to make user load videos on you tube (those who haven't load).

Just click this link

Robin Guthrie in Chile (Unfortunately i was in the worst show: La Batuta)

As a Cocteau Twins fan, i went to Robin Guthrie's concerts in Santiago (Chile). Robin played 3 concerts. Unfortunately i went to the worst of them. It's not about robin's playing, but the place: La Batuta.


The was not a good show. Many imperfections from the tech people, the movie doesn't look quite well in the bedsheet, Robin interrupted a song in the middle of it, told something about the light to the person who was in charge, something about the sound, every body was smoking as they couldn't do it in the rest of their lives, very very annoying place.. and you were not comfortable with it ... it shows ..and at the end.. the movie was over and Robin still playing .. when stop playing, left your guitar, make a expression like "sorry for this..", and went away .. everybody ask: this is it? it's over?, not a word to the audience like "thanks for coming" or " sorry about the imperfections", nothing ..I was a little disappointed.

Robin Guthrie en Chile ... (lamentablemente fui a verlo a la Batuta )

Como buen fanático de Cocteau Twins, fui a ver a Robin Guthrie cuando vino a Chile. Estuvo en 3 presentaciones. Lamentablemente fuí a la peor de todas. No se trata de la calidad de Robin, sino mas bien el lugar: "La Batuta". La presentación fue tibia .. corta sin duda, pero llena de problemas técnicos, la presentación no se veía al 100%, Robin se notaba molesto.


Además, el interlocutor instruyó específicamente que no sacaran fotos con flash, pero como nuestra "indiosincrasia" es como es, igual sacaban fotos con flash, lo que se acumulaba a todos los problemas.
Al finalizar el concierto, Robin se fue .. no dijo una sola palabra a los fans, de saludo ni despedida, no firmó autógrafos, ni se sacó fotos ... que era lo que esperaba ..
La verdad, me fui bastante desilusionado del concierto. Leyendo otros Blogs, me di cuenta que fue solamente en la Batuta. La presentación en Valparaíso (hermosa ciudad), Robin conversó con los fans, tuvo interacción, firmó discos .. que lástima no haber ido a ese concierto ..
Por cierto, la entrada para el concierto en la Batuta era la más cara .... me siento estafado por la Batuta ...
Mal local ...

Dell announces the models for Ubuntu

starting next Thursday, 5/24, Dell.com will be launching a Linux based OS (Ubuntu) on the E520, 1505 and XPS 410.

Source:

Jeremy's Blog

FayerWayer.com (In Spanish)

Oracle SQL*Developer Plug-in : Insider4Raptor

For Oracle DBA's and Developers...

If you are using a SQL*Developer, there's an interesting plug-in Called Insider4Raptor. This plug-in is a little like Quest Database Monitor, but it's free, just like SQL*Developer.

This product is from www.fourthelephant.com [curious name for a company !!! :) ]

Acrobat Reader 7.0.8 Bug on Linux

Acrobat Reader 7.0.8 Bug on Linux

After installing acrobar reader on linux, you execute the acroread command, and get the following error: “expr: syntax error”

The work around is:

sudo vi /usr/bin/acroread

In line 418 change this line

and works fine ...


That's all folks..

Freeware and Open Source on Windows

This url is about a Freeware and open Source for Windows .. check it out !!1

The 10 Worst PCs of All Time

did you bought anyone of this PC's ???

Still haven't found what i'm looking for

blogs gurus give some advices about how shold looks like your blog. One of their advices are related to write about one specific topic. I agree, because if you hace readers, they know what are wating for or topic will find in your blog. But, like U2 song, i still haven't found what i'm looking for. I've writting about Oracle, Oracle's Technet, Ubuntu linux (I use it!!), about Project Management (GTD, WBS, etc), personal stuff, my son's birthday... the topics are very differents, and i even like to write about music that i listen, cocteau twins, dead can dance, yes, genesis, Jazz (jean luc ponty, pat metheney, al di meola)... or concerning books i read [Jose Saramago, Julio cortázar ] ...

The Million Dollar Homepage

The idea is simple: divide a frame into 1.000.000 pixels and sell them $1 (US) each one. This is one example than on internet there's a lot of new ideas and innovations to do ... congratulations to this student ... i hope he gets 1M $US .. .$$$ $$$$$

Source:
Guardian blog
The Million Dollar Homepage

GTD (Getting Things Done )

GTD it' s a simple principle: a person needs to move tasks out of the mind by recording them somewhere. That way, the mind is freed from the job of remembering everything that needs to be done, and can concentrate on actually performing those tasks.

That way, your work productivity gets better (or should be) ... GTD suposes that your are a motivated and ordened person.

GTD does not start his emphasis on setting priorities. Instead he advocates creating lists of tasks that are specific to a context, for example, having a list of telephone calls to make or errands to do downtown.

GTD suggests that any new task which can be completed in less than two minutes should be done immediately.


Source: Wikipedia (English Version )

Links Related :

• David Allen & Co. official site


• Lifehack.org The community blog on GTD and Productivity


• wiki summary of GTD


• GTD for Lotus Notes


• 43 Folders, a wiki devoted to GTD-related tips and tricks


• GTD: A New Cult for the Info Age (Wired magazine)



• Implementing GTD with your BlackBerry, blog article on implementing GTD with your BlackBerry.


• Flashpoint is a GTD application för Apple Newton Messagepad. Written by Eckhart Köppen.


• GTD Gmail Extension, a Firefox extension for using Gmail for GTD.


• Drupal Tasklist Advanced project, a Drupal Module using GTD.


• #GTD IRC channel IRC channel #GTD at irc.freenode.net



• ThinkingRock, a free stand-alone software application for implementing GTD.


• Entourage and GTD, a 5-part series on how to use Entourage (the Mac's version of Outlook) with GTD.

OTN Forum Member Rule

If your're using or administering Oracle Technology, probably are familiarized with OTN (Oracle Technology Network), and its formus. This formus you can find and GIVE solutions. Shay Shmeltzer's Weblog has an intersting post with 10 Rules to follow if you are an OTN Forum Member.

Source: Shay Shmeltzer's Weblog



THIS IS FROM SHAY'S WEBLOG

Five rules to getting a better solution

1. Have a meaningful subject line
I'm tired of seeing a subject line like "I need urgent help". Your subject should specify what the problem core is and in what area

2. Give details about versions and technologies
Are you using JDeveloper 10.1.3.1 or JDeveloper 9.0.4? Are you using ADF BC or EJB?

3. Give detailed error messages
Don't say - it throws an error - tell us what the error is and give the stack trace.

4. If possible provide steps to reproduce the problem
If something doesn't work for you - I can't know why if you don't tell me what you did. Sometime you can even post code that reproduce the problem

5. Search before you post
It's for your own good - it brings you the solution faster. Search both the forum and Google for your question - you'll be surprised how many times you'll find a solution that someone else got.

Five rules to become a better member of the community

6. Get a name
In your forums preferences you can set up a name or handle that will help us recognize you (and even a link to your blog). Do you really want to be known as user5667847? Using your real name is even better - then when someone meets you in a conference or an event - They'll already know who you are.

7. Post the solution
If your issue was solved post the solution on the thread so others that run into the same error can fix it faster. Just writing "I fixed it" doesn't count.

8. Mark solved problems with [Solved]
Once you found a solution to a problem edit the thread and add [SOLVED] to the subject line. This will help people identify solved problems.

9. Track your threads
In your forum preferences check the option that alerts/emails you when your thread has been updated. This way you'll be able to get better response time and also answer follow up questions.

10. Don't just ask question - give some answers as well
The forum is a community - the community will only grow if you'll be an active participant. Posting question is just one side of the coin - actually answering other people questions is even more important. So go ahead and show off the knowledge you have gathered - it is the first step to take if you want to become an Oracle ACE.