An information architect is very similar to a product manager.
They have expertise in information systems, but are essentially performing a product mgr role in being the expert on what you're building, and who you're building it for. In many internet businesses, information is the product.
Info architects also cop the same criticism and praise as product managers. Jack of all trades, master of none. Not a critical hire because their role can be covered by others. But good ones can make a real difference to the process and the final product.
Nice article. The steps are basically how I approach learning a new language, and I imagine it's the same for most people -that is, if they are serious about making the language one of their 'languages of choice'.
And, while I agree video is terrible for learning a language, it can be excellent for abstract CS concepts. For example, an expert explaining the design and analysis of algorithms.
There's definately a market for recieving timely surf reports. But don't expect surfers to post the reports.
As a surfer already at the beach, it's not in your best interest to tell everyone its pumping. You might call your best mate to tell him to get his arse out of bed. But everyone else you'll be gladly informing some time in the future, about the epic uncrowded session you had.
Instead, think of who benefits telling people when there is surf happening right now. The nearest food shop/cafe would do more trade when the surf is on. Local surf shops too. They might post reports.
They're are also likely to splice the report with their own advertising...
We were taught in school that you're supposed to squeeze the tip (of the condom) as you put it on, to allow room for the semen. Apparently this reduces chance of breakage.
I dont see any tip squeezing in this new application method.. thats a worry.
I have a hard time believing this. You can pump liters of air in a condom. A couple of milliliters of semen is hardly going to cause breakage. I'd be much more worried about sharp objects (split fingernails) and slippage. Furthermore, anecdotal evidence would suggest that (1) the built-in reservoir in condoms is not large enough anyway and (2) condoms slip/stretch a centimeter or two from application to ejaculation, effectively creating a reservoir that's large enough regardless of whether the built-in reservoir contained air or not.
You don't want an inflated reservoir tip because it increases the risk of breakage during intercourse. It has nothing to do with ejaculation and everything to do with friction between two layers of latex.
Short version: it's far easier for latex to tear when rubbing against another piece of latex, than as a single layer sandwiched between two pieces of skin. Thus anything that you do that increases the incidence of latex rubbing against latex increases the chance of breakage.
That's why you roll condoms on, keeping the material taut (to minimize chances of folds/wrinkles) and that's why you don't want air in the reservoir tip.
I don't see how a non-inflated tip would decrease latex rubbing against other latex. If anything it is increased. Take a non-inflated plastic balloon and rub it against your hand => plastic rubbing plastic. Now take an inflated balloon and rub it against your hand => no plastic touching other plastic.
> to minimize chances of folds/wrinkles
Have you used a condom? The chance of lots folds/wrinkles during usage is pretty much 100%.
I was thinking the same. Also, I'm not sure it the plastic applicator is really a good idea: could it have a sharp edge that tears the condom? how much would increase the cost?
Argh, and I was contemplating applying for a product manager role at google. After reading this i wont be applying anytime soon -it's been over 10 years since I studied data structures and algorithms.
