Thoughtshttp://www.zachrhoads.com/thoughts/en-US2010-03-10T14:00:42ZSquarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Auto-save dammithttp://www.zachrhoads.com/thoughts/2010/2/19/auto-save-dammit.htmlZach2010-02-19T14:43:38ZCTA-Trekker From iPhone RedLineAlright, first gripe about the squarespace app: no auto-save. I was mid-post on the train when I got a phone call. After finishing the call and returning to the app, it was gone. I was a little peeved, but also realized I should be saving drafts regularly.

So with this post, I started doing that. But much to my dismay, it's super cumbersome. It takes 3 taps to save the draft to my phone. Then it takes me back to the 'mange posts screen', which takes 10-15 seconds to load. Then I have to tap on the article I was just in and tap edit. Now that's a lot of work just to make sure my post doesn't get destroyed because of a phone call or randomly hitting the home button.

I still think the app is great. It's free and it does make posting super easy, but the lack of auto save on a platform where random (uncontrollable) interruptions can blow away a bunch of work is a bit of a disconnect.

]]>CTA-Trekkerhttp://www.zachrhoads.com/thoughts/2010/2/18/cta-trekker.htmlZach2010-02-19T00:23:03ZCTA CTA-Trekker SelfIn an effort to stop neglecting my blog, I've decided to start blogging whenever I'm on any CTA (chicago transit authority) vehicle. Since <a href="www.squarespace.com">SquareSpace</a> (my hosting platform) has a great, free <a href='http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/squarespace/id318590874?mt=8'>iPhone app</a>, I can post entries directly from my phone. I've used it to post a couple of short entries with photos, and it works pretty well. We'll see how well things go with longer entries. But beyond making sure I get my money's worth on my monthly hosting bill, I really want it to be therapeutic. Doing short to medium sized posts on a daily basis will help get my mind off work for a bit while making my rush hour commute a bit more tolerable. It also allows me to carve out some 'me time' everyday, which is something that tends to wan as work gets busier.

]]>Xmas gifthttp://www.zachrhoads.com/thoughts/2010/2/18/xmas-gift.htmlZach2010-02-18T22:54:48ZCTA From iPhone Photo Random Random RedLine

This was my Xmas gift from my girlfriend. The hawks lost in a shootout, but we were super close and had a bunch of fun. Highly recommend seeing live hockey (especially that close).

]]>Bottle top arthttp://www.zachrhoads.com/thoughts/2010/2/17/bottle-top-art.htmlZach2010-02-18T03:12:43ZFrom iPhone Photo Random Random

Found this in a wine shop in Lincoln Square. Pretty cool.

]]>A couple new articles for Examinerhttp://www.zachrhoads.com/thoughts/2009/2/24/a-couple-new-articles-for-examiner.htmlZach2009-02-24T03:07:01ZI posted a couple new articles for Examiner.com. Check it: Comcast, Boxee 1, and Boxee 2

]]>Shock Absorberhttp://www.zachrhoads.com/thoughts/2009/2/12/shock-absorber.htmlZach2009-02-12T01:53:41ZarticleA group of MIT undergrads created a new kind of energy harnessing shock absorber.

]]>Blight: blinds that provide a green source of lighthttp://www.zachrhoads.com/thoughts/2009/2/9/blight-blinds-that-provide-a-green-source-of-light.htmlZach2009-02-09T06:44:02ZarticlePublished an article about an interesting concept for blinds.

]]>Cheap Geek Gadget Lovinhttp://www.zachrhoads.com/thoughts/2009/2/6/cheap-geek-gadget-lovin.htmlZach2009-02-06T05:26:11ZLinkAn article I wrote about gifts for Valentine's Day (geek style). Check it: http://www.examiner.com/x-2939-Chicago-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m2d5-Cheap-Geek-Gadget-Lovin

]]>Review of Word Warphttp://www.zachrhoads.com/thoughts/2009/2/4/review-of-word-warp.htmlZach2009-02-04T04:28:02ZProduct ReviewPosted my review of Word Warp. Feed back would be appreciated.

]]>Staying Sharphttp://www.zachrhoads.com/thoughts/2009/2/2/staying-sharp.htmlZach2009-02-02T19:59:41ZLinkHere is a great blog post from Jamis at 37signals. He uses a wood carving metaphor for being happy with your profession, but I think this can be applied far more than just your career...

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