Loosecubes is a community of independent people building a global network of shared workspaces. We bring together people who have great space and people who want to work in it. We don’t set the terms, you do. Loosecubes does not own or rent any workspace. We started Loosecubes because we needed a place to work that made us feel more inspired, not less. Where you spend your working hours has a huge impact on your life. Working in a beautiful and functional space can make all the difference.
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Loosecubes – a global network of shared workspace
September 30, 2010
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Shedding Bikes: Programming Culture And Philosophy – @zedshaw
September 27, 2010
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Programmers are at fault for the abysmal online banking experience.
Alright, people who think that obviously haven’t worked at a bank as a programmer. First off, you are told where you will work, what team you have, and given a strict process to follow. You are told you will use Microsoft products, or Sun products; and use Visual Studio, or Eclipse. You will use windows, and interface with an antiquated COBOL system. You are told that it must work with various departments because they have budget.
(Link: Shedding Bikes: Programming Culture And Philosophy – @zedshaw)
Gartner pegs global IT 'debt' at $500 billion and growing | ZDNet
September 24, 2010
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According to Gartner, what organizations have is a “backlog of deferred liability,” which can be looked upon as a debt, incurred over a period of years, that will need to be paid off at some time. The recent economic downturn has exacerbated this debt, since projects and maintenance have been deferred. “This ‘IT debt’ is a hidden risk for many organizations, and given continued tight economic conditions, this IT debt is growing, and the associated business risk is growing,” the consultancy warns.
(Link: Gartner pegs global IT ‘debt’ at $500 billion and growing | ZDNet)
Graph: Time use of an average weekday for full-time university and college students
September 23, 2010
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8.3h – Sleeping
3.7h – Leisure and Sports
3.3h – Education Activities
3.1h – Working and related activities
2.3h – Other
(Link: Graph: Time use of an average weekday for full-time university and college students)
A-Teams of IT: How to build a crack strike force | Adventures in IT
September 21, 2010
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You start by choosing a tough leader who’s backed by friends in upper management and can keep everyone working together. You’ll need infrastructure sherpas to keep the packets flowing and coding geniuses to keep your software development on track. You’ll need experts in physical and network security (Mohawk hairstyle optional). And you’ll want people who have their eyes on usability and trends, to keep current with the latest generations of software and devices.
(Link: A-Teams of IT: How to build a crack strike force | Adventures in IT)
Graphical Evolution of Classroom Technology – NYT
September 20, 2010
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A graphic history of classroom technology, from the writing slate to the electronic tablet.
(Link: Graphical Evolution of Classroom Technology – NYT)
Scott Adams Blog: Phone
September 3, 2010
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I’m biased against the voice communication function of my so-called phone because I hate that particular feature. It’s impossible to have a conversation by cellphone if any of the following conditions is true:
1. An earpiece, headset, or speakerphone is used.
2. One of you is in an area with bad reception.
3. One of you has an iPhone.
4. One of you has a heavy accent.
5. One of you is insanely boring.
6. One of you is near anything loud, such as traffic.
“On top of that, people use the phone to ask me for uncomfortable favors or deliver bad news, whereas they use email to give me information I want or need. When my so-called phone rings, my first reaction is “Shit. What’s wrong now?” When I get an email or text message, I feel a tingle of optimism.
(Link: Scott Adams Blog: Phone)
Quick Hack to Make Your Boss (and you) More Productive | Both Sides of the Table
August 21, 2010
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So the solution was that any time you had a question you had to write it down on these pre-printed tablets of paper called “point sheets” and once you had accumulated enough questions you could bring them en masse to your boss (everyone who worked at Andersen in the early 90’s is giving a small chuckle from nostalgia about right now).
And the funny thing – by the time you were ready to walk through 7-8 issues with your boss you realize that you had already figured out 3 or 4 of them on your own.
(Link: Quick Hack to Make Your Boss (and you) More Productive | Both Sides of the Table)
A Smart Bear – why getting 10 customers is all that matters
August 18, 2010
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If there are millions, it’s trivial to find ten. If you can’t find even ten, then either there’s not millions or those millions aren’t interested in you.
Businesses don’t start with millions of customers, they start with one, then ten, then a hundred, and then a thousand. But most don’t get past ten.
(Link: A Smart Bear – why getting 10 customers is all that matters)
Grubwithus – a groupon for strangers to dine together
August 17, 2010
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Grubwithus Social Dining builds friendships over great meals at Chicago’s best restaurants. Think OpenTable, but instead of booking your own table, you’re booking an individual seat at a table with other social diners. You’ll eat good food, meet new friends, and instantly know more people in Chicago!
(Link: Grubwithus – a groupon for strangers to dine together)
