Archive for May, 2008

Lessons From Car Salesmen

Monday, May 26th, 2008

Back in 1940, Chevrolet released a management training video called “Hired.”  You can view the second half at the beginning of the “Manos: The Hands of Fate” episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000, or you can watch the entire video over that the Internet Archive.  If you are having problems getting your testers to perform, [...]

Soft Language

Sunday, May 18th, 2008

Cockroach.  Just the word makes your skin crawl.  It evokes an image of filth, of creepy crawlies creating a crunchy mobile carpet flowing along the floor evading the light.
Palmetto bug.  Sounds nice.  Gentle.  You wouldn’t think it is the same thing as a cockroach…but it is. A few years ago, some Florida residents got sick [...]

Grand Tester Credits Auto 4

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

This was a triumph: Grand Theft Auto 4 displays credits for the testing leads in the cinematic intro.

Unsolved Mysteries: Guest Writers

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

As Michael Russell notes on Rom’s Rants, I’m looking for both guest and regular writers. If you or anyone you know has any information regarding this case, please, contact your local authorities.
Updated: to note that the first actual guest post is up, again, much respect and many thanks to Michael Russell.
I should also note that bylines are now [...]