Meryl's Notes Blog

One of the more challenging topics to research and discuss is Intranets since we can’t access them to evaluate them. Of course, that isn’t a problem for Jakob Nielsen. He has posted a column on what he thinks are the 10 Best Intranet Designs of 2001. What caught my eye is DOT! I used to work for Department of Transportation in Washington, DC. I’m sure its Intranet has changed drastically from when I was last there in 1995. Anyway, according to the article, these ten sites "emphasize iterative design and standardized navigation, and feature collaboration tools and content management systems." It was the first Intranet I ever experienced. Thanks to Tomalak’s Realm for the pointer.

The American Thanksgiving weekend has ended and most of us grudgingly head back to the office or have to face the music, er… the kitchen mess. Just what we need — a yellow book titled "Clean the (@#*$ Kitchen for Dummies."

I think I’m gonna order a few of these cuties. Gotta get me the Texas - ’cause I is a Native Texan and I let everyone know it. These would put a smile on anyone’s face after a harsh day. No, I’m not taking kickbacks for mentioning it.