August 2006 Archives
Posted by Chiara | Category main_page
I'm currently reading The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan. It's a very facinating book, one that was recommended to me by Peterme and I heartly recommend to everyone else. While the book isn't pro-vegetarian, there are parts of it that strengthen my resolve in being vegetarian. Pollan looks at four different food chains — industrial, big organic, local/sustainable, and hunter-gatherer— and the impact they have on the world. A lot of the Big Organic section talks about Whole Foods, or "Whole Paycheck" as some are wont to call them. When I lived in Ann Arbor and Argus went on the
Posted by Chiara | Category netflix
Boys Don't Cry
Posted by Chiara | Category main_page
So much has happened in the last week and a half. Let me explain. No, there is too much. Let me sum up. 1) My presentation at UX Week was a successful from all that I can tell. (I'll be posting my presentation over at chiarafox.com when I finish this.) 2) The conference was a lot of fun and folks seemed to enjoy it. 3) I got to see Dennis (abet for only a few minutes) and have dinner with Mike and Suzanne. It was so nice to talk with M&S - I haven't really seen him in, gosh, over
Posted by Chiara | Category netflix
Primer
Posted by Chiara | Category netflix
Gods and Monsters
Posted by Chiara | Category main_page
This summer, Adaptive Path is kicking off research to further explore the business value of user experience. This work will expand upon ideas first presented in our 2004 report, Leveraging Business Value: How ROI Changes User Experience. We're looking for your help to validate our ideas. If you have a minute, please complete our Business Value of User Experience survey. The survey should take less than 5 minutes to complete. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=460122410765 As a bonus, by completing the survey you'll receive a free copy of the Leveraging Business Value report, a $395 value. The information you provide will be kept confidential;
