Hall of Records

A collection of thoughts by John Abella

Exceptional Customer Service - Olympus America

Volumes have been written extolling the virtues of companies that know how to do customer service ‘right.’  After years of trying to do customer service cheaply, many of the companies that are flourishing in the down economy are the ones that have exceptional customer service.  The example that’s always cited is Apple, but today I offer another:   Olympus.

On the Internet people tend to be complainers.  Sites like Consumerist (one of my faves) are successful precisely for this reason.   I always caution friends of mine who look for new car information on model specific forums:   most people who join are going there to complain, and the happy people are out driving around, not posting online about how they never have any problems.

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Quaketronics Hi-Speed Photography Kit

I got a Quaketronics Version 4 setup for my birthday, and though it’s a hectic time of year, I had a chance to wire it up and get it setup for a few test shots.

The kit uses either a microphone or a light sensor to trigger a remote flash.   By taking a long exposure photo in the dark and precisely controlling when the flash fires, you can get some interesting results.

Make Magazine had an article about it and has a free PDF available here.

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421. This snow’s not going to shovel itself.

(via rulesformyunbornson)

Respect your roots.  (via curvedwhite)

Respect your roots.  (via curvedwhite)