Read Reid's Blog » Google

How’s that for service?

Reid — Thu, 19 May 2011 05:29:57 +0000

When driving out to Mt. Tamalpais last weekend, I encountered some mis-direction from Google Maps. We were trying to get to Matt Davis Hiking Trail so Google Maps told us to drive on Shoreline Hwy / Hwy 1, take a right on Calle Del Mar, and then a left onto Buena Visa Ave and get to the trail.

When we turned onto Buena Visa Ave we got to Laural Ave but then hit a dead end. The intersection we wanted to turn on didn’t exist! We went to the market next to Calle Del Mar and Shoreline Highway and were pointed to the correct entrance, a left on a supposed one way street where we then parked and went off on our hike. After our hike I went home and submitted a report to the Google Maps team for resolution. Nearly a day later, a response!

What we saw:

On the bottom right of Google Maps I submitted a report and got a response:

When I hear back I’ll write another blog post showing an updated version of the map! So cool, I know.

Post from: Read Reid's Blog

How’s that for service?

My Android!

Reid — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 07:10:43 +0000

Thank you to Sophia for accurately depicting me! Make your own here.

Post from: Read Reid's Blog

My Android!

Wednesday hot pot!

Reid — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 19:48:34 +0000

(oops – this was sitting in my drafts folder but I forgot to publish it!) Love hot pot Wednesdays!

Post from: Read Reid's Blog

Wednesday hot pot!

Google Wroclaw!

Reid — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 04:41:00 +0000

The folks over in the Google Wroclaw office shot a nice video about life there. Even though I spent just 1 week there, I’m happy I know almost everyone in the video!

Post from: Read Reid's Blog

Google Wroclaw!

Excuse for a new tire!

Reid — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:22:12 +0000

A few weeks ago the company I work for gave out free bike helmets, mostly to emphasize to employees that safety is important when biking, and that riding between buildings even without a helmet isn’t a great idea. So, we all got free helmets! That Friday we gathered at Charleston Park to take a photo together. Thanks to Wysz for taking this one:

Unfortunately, sometime after the group photo and riding home like normal, I started to hear a clicking noise. I looked down and there was a nice fat tack in my front tire. I moved it a bit and started to hear air rushing out. Being the lazy person that I am, I let the tack go back in like it was before and rode slowly home. The tack itself acted as a sealant and I made it back just fine. I then removed the tack and all the air rushed out.

From Biking Photos

Since I had ridden a few thousand miles in my tires and the front was started to develop some holes in it anyway, I jumped for some Continental Gatorskin tires Wilmot recommended to me. The tire feels a lot stronger and sturdier than my original set so my front wheel will be happy for awhile. I still have the original tire on the rear wheel so hopefully it won’t get jealous.

Post from: Read Reid's Blog

Excuse for a new tire!

Loco moco

Reid — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:51:11 +0000

For those who don’t know, this is rice with a Burger, over easy egg (thanks Evan!), and gravy on top. Thank you Hawaii! And work for serving this nap inducing entree.

Post from: Read Reid's Blog

Loco moco

Googleserve @ Half Moon Bay

Reid — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:47:20 +0000

On Tuesday, as part of Googleserve, a group of coworkers headed out to Half Moon Bay to help clear the area of invasive mustard and ice plants. It was a lot more work than I initially anticipated, but the lot of us made a sizeable impact, pulling out a ton of these plants with hoe-matics and our bare hands. The project was organized by Hands on Bay Area and I worked with them over a year ago on a project at the Oakland Zoo. The whole experience made for some fun pictures:

From Half Moon Bay – Googleserve 09

After all the work, I think I deserved a break from the gym :)

Post from: Read Reid's Blog

Googleserve @ Half Moon Bay

I’m on Google Maps…Twice!

Reid — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:31:50 +0000

http://bit.ly/1Hk1mE

http://bit.ly/3jqic2

Mom: “But who is watching the office?”

Post from: Read Reid's Blog

I’m on Google Maps…Twice!

3 Pieces of Advice

Reid — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:23:08 +0000

The 5th and Mission parking garage in SF does not subsidize parking, even if you see a movie at the nearby Metreon. Expect to pay around $9 to park if you see a movie. Do not arrive 5 minutes before the start of a sold-out showing of the Dark Knight in IMAX, as almost all the good seats will be taken.
The string for the Google Kite provided at Friday’s picnic is not attached to the plastic grip. Make sure you unwind the string, tie it to the plastic grip, and then attempt to fly the kite. Otherwise it might end up like this:
Jack ‘n the Box is offering a Sourdough Jack combo with fries and a small drink for $3.99. Del.icio.us!

Post from: Read Reid's Blog

3 Pieces of Advice

Yoga

Reid — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:40:56 +0000

With a sore knee and a great on-campus gym, I decided to sign-up for a monthly pass to attend the daily group exercise classes offerred. Most of the sessions are too early (7-8am) or not what I’m really interested in (bosu boost?), but with some moral support from Jenny, I’ve gone to two yoga sessions. Yup, I’m for reals.

The first time I went last week, I was only 1 of 2 guys, but when I went yesterday, I’m pretty sure there was a 1:1 ratio of men to women in a class of around 30. I’m not saying that my masculinity ever felt threatened, but the ratio at least challenged my assumption that women mainly did yoga. But then again, yoga is listed as #15 on Stuff White People Like. It would probably be #39 on Stuff Asian People Like, right behind tai chi.

Post from: Read Reid's Blog

Yoga