Weblog Sin Pies

By Charley Daniels

One of the casualties of working all the time and being paid for it is that the little things that maybe don’t help pay the bills kind of fall off the top of the to-do list. It isn’t that I’m not dedicated to Sin Pies, it’s just that I haven’t the time or energy to put together worthwhile posts. I assure you this hiatus is temporary, though.

If BuzzDash weren’t so fun to work on, my life would be a lot more difficult right now. As it is, I’m neglecting my hobbyish activities in favor of something that’s fun and happens to be work. Not a bad deal. Speaking of, here’s a little something from the site, for your voting pleasure:

I know at least one of you (counting me) is going to wonder where the “It doesn’t matter so long as it’s pouring into my mouth” option is. You should pretend this is Heaven, where you get to choose whatever type of beer you want from this list I’ve provided. See, look at all these choices. And feel free to print that in your fancy publications, too. “BuzzDash: Sort of like Heaven.”

By Charley Daniels

Here’s an example of what you can do with BuzzDash:

Isabelle thinks that you’re asking for a major haunting if you answer this question. But in taking that stance, isn’t she basically saying she believes in ghosts (and thus answering the question)? She must subscribe to the idea that ghosts can haunt you only if you believe in them, and also that they get online to figure out who believes in them. Like Pulse (et. al). Welcome to BuzzDash, ghosts! Tell your friends.

By Charley Daniels

Have you seen Everybody Votes, the new Wii channel that launched today? Apparently, users are asked to assert their opinions about random questions, such as “Do you prefer cats or dogs?”

Interesting. I don’t own a Wii, so I can’t play along. Why is this so familiar to me?

Hey, maybe because it’s very similar to BuzzDash, which had its beta launch last week. I’m thinking it’s a good sign for BuzzDash that Nintendo is getting into the polls-for-the-fun-of-it game. What do you think? (Actually, hold your opinions for now; I’m off the clock.)

By Charley Daniels

Okay, this isn’t exactly how I pictured this, but my vision will come. Just check out BuzzDash. It’s one of the things I’m currently working on.

The reason it’s not how I pictured it is that the embed codes aren’t quite ready (so don’t try it!). I wanted to do a whole embed thing. It was going to be really sweet.

Anyway, check out the beta launch. BuzzDash!

By Charley Daniels

An open cover letter to employers:

To whom it may concern,

Because you’re looking to hire someone, and I happen to possess the necessary skills for that position, I am submitting my application for employment with Company X, heretofore known as “X Co.”

I am blessed with the following abilities, or “skills,” many of which may be of use to you and may even be of use to X Co as well.

Skill 1
I am a published writer and editor. That is to say that I write and edit pretty well. Mostly. When I write, I sometimes edit as I go. So in those instances I write and edit simultaneously. (Note to self: put that last word in italics on second read-through.)

Skill 2
I’m job-search-buzzword savvy. I’m comfortable gratuitously referring to myself as a self-motivated multi-tasking team player who thinks outside the box in his quest to stay competitive in deadline-oriented, fast-paced working environments. I’m equally comfortable in charge or taking orders. I’m also pretty comfortable forgetting and/or disregarding orders if that’s how you’re going to be. Your choice, Mr. Man.

Skill 3
I excel at job interviews. I’ve been offered jobs with 97% of the companies that have interviewed me. I haven’t fully given up on the other 3%, either. Some companies take longer than others to make decisions. Their loss could be your gain. But don’t offer me an interview unless you’re fully prepared to hire me because I’m basically undefeated at interviews.

Skill 4
I know an awful lot about ants — their foraging habits, breeding behavior, and basic social order. Does it seem like X Co has no use for a person who knows an awful lot about ants? Hmmm. I guess I need to remind you that ants are everywhere. Even at X Co.

These are only four of the skills that set me apart from all the weirdos and degenerate scumbags who have also applied for the position. In fact, I actually listed four skill sets, each of which has various subsets and individual components that could easily represent separate skills. And there are plenty of others. These skills and skill sets are exactly what X Co needs and then some. If you disagree, it’s probably time for management to reconsider how valuable you are to the company.

My attached resume will demonstrate how I can create a document and then BOOM! Just like that I can attach it to an e-mail. With any luck, you’ll be smart enough to open it.

Sincerely,
Charley Daniels, future CEO, X Co