close, but no sigar

New kid on the block in the world of online library sites is Shelfari.
Assuming things could only get better (after my initial search for a book version of last.fm), I checked out Shelfari as recommended by Lifehacker, but alas ...

I tried

But the result was not great. The import of my miserable 76 books on Librarything failed to the extend that only 23 of them were loaded on my shelf.

The sad thing is that I couldn't even bring myself to find out why it didn't work.
Maybe in better times?

GTD martha steward style

Lifehacker features this weeks martha steward style getting things done home improvement.
The general idea is to paint a chalkboard calender on your wall with about six weeks worth of days on it. This you can do with special chalkboard paint that renders any surface it's put on into a chalkboard.

Although I feel quite opposed to ruining my walls with this kind of paintjob, the picture joining the article demonstrates what a nice set of web 2.0 colors can do to your wall.

As an extra I suggest to first coat the wall with a paint that has a high level of metal particles in it. You will then end up with a wall you not only can write on but also stick magnets onto.

simple project management

I wish all those project owners would take a little time to read this one through.
Although no shocking new ideas come up, it contains a clear an concise explanation on how to run a project and not run it into the ground from step one.


An excerpt about communication :

Being a good, clear and consistent communicator is the one thing that will give you the most bang for your buck when it comes to project management.
Give weekly updates and make sure everyone knows what they’re supposed to be doing at all times.
Make yourself available for questions and concerns.
By simply taking the time to communicate well and on a regular basis you’ve one half the battle.

(via Lifehacker, image a shameless rip from some project software site)