267 – Catch the Google Wave

Through someone I know on Twitter, I got an invitation to get in on the beta of Google Wave.  You need an invitation to join, and so far I can’t figure out how to send out invitations (if I even can).

Here's a definition of what Google Wave is.

So far, it seems to be a communications tool for collaboration. I realize it’s still in beta, but it still needs some work.

More as I learn more about it.

Saturday, I’m going with my daughter, brother and sister in law to see Young Frankenstein at the Bushnell Theater in Hartford. It should be great, and I know my daughter’s looking forward to seeing it.

Sunday, hopefully if the weather’s nice, one of the last car shows is happening.

And now, for a funny:

Generous lawyer

A local United Way office realized that the organization had never received a donation from the town's most successful lawyer. The person in charge of contributions called him to persuade him to contribute.
"Our research shows that out of a yearly income of at least $500,000, you give not a penny to charity. Wouldn't you like to give back to the community in some way?"
The lawyer mulled this over for a moment and replied, "First, did your research also show that my mother is dying after a long illness, and has medical bills that are several times her annual income?"
Embarrassed, the United Way rep mumbled, "Um ... no."
The lawyer interrupts, "or that my brother, a disabled veteran, is blind and confined to a wheelchair?"
The stricken United Way rep began to stammer out an apology, but was interrupted again.
"or that my sister's husband died in a traffic accident," the lawyer's voice rising in indignation, "leaving her penniless with three children?!"
The humiliated United Way rep, completely beaten, said simply, "I had no idea..."
On a roll, the lawyer cut him off once again, "So if I don't give any money to them, why should I give any to you?"

Have a great weekend all! ps, I have Monday off, so there may not be a blog post.