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Test Drive #2: Audi A3

April 19, 2010 ZoePersonal Stuff

My original intention was to test an Audi A3 TDI, however the dealer did not have a single one in stock. Apparently there is limited production, and demand for these diesel-powered A3s is fairly high.[…]

WordPress Categories and Tags Mysteriously Disappeared?

April 16, 2010April 25, 2017 ZoeTechnical Stuff

A couple weeks ago I noticed that all my WordPress categories had disappeared. I logged into the Admin section and my list of “All Categories” was empty, however the list of “Most Used” categories had[…]

Inspirational Corporate Culture

April 15, 2010 ZoeManagement

I recently read an interview with Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos.com. This man embodies everything that I believe a corporate culture should be: Optimism, inspiration, fun, team spirit, and quirkiness. With such values being passed[…]

Test Drive #1: Nissan 370Z

April 6, 2010 ZoePersonal Stuff

With all my talking about balancing the practical with the fun, wouldn’t you know it the first thing I try out is the Nissan Z. It can be summarized in two words: FUN CAR. Not[…]

Car Shopping

April 5, 2010April 10, 2014 ZoePersonal Stuff

For the last nine years my BMW 325i has served me well. A few problems here and there, but nothing horrible. I find it to be the perfect mix between cushy and sporty. The time[…]

Could’ve, Should’ve – Lessons from a dog attack

March 4, 2010 ZoeHappiness & Success

Scariest, most exhausting moment of my life yesterday. I was walking my two little chihuahuas yesterday, when I came upon a dog without a leash. I immediately picked up my littlest dog because she has[…]

Using your body clock to get the best performance

February 1, 2010 ZoeHappiness & Success

I watched a documentary recently that went into detail about how your internal body clock functions and what it affects. I was surprised to learn that it’s so much more than your internal clock telling[…]

It’s a good idea to keep mobile users in mind

January 13, 2010 ZoeUI and Web Design

I was analyzing my site stats when I noticed there was one visit from a person using a Playstation Portable. My first thought was, “That’s so cool!” PSPs are so clunky to use for browsing[…]

Networking by Helping Others

January 11, 2010 ZoeNetworking

In The Power of Being Positive, I mentioned how helping others opens doors for you. It was a concept I hadn’t really realized until recently. I ran into this article called Networking When You’re an[…]

The Power of Being Positive

January 7, 2010 ZoeHappiness & Success

About 10 years ago I received a strange email out of the blue. It was informing people that a particular acquaintance I knew back in college had laid himself down on the railroad tracks and[…]