I won an iPod Shuffle (the old one, not the new absudly tiny version) at this years ASECS. It was through a raffle hosted by Gale (the provider of some of my favorite databases). The Shuffle is quickly becoming part of my larger Mac-conversion. I'm still getting used to the earbuds, but I'm really loving carrying around audiobooks (usually from ( Read more... )

It's been awhile since I wrote a hotel review (or anything for that matter) here. I recently stayed at the Richmond Marriott for ASECS 2009, and overall, it was a mixed bag.

When I arrived, a nice young woman got my bags as I dealt with the cabbie (who gave me half off for my return trip), walked me in, checked me in, and was wonderfully cheerful. ( Read more... )