Joining Global Climate Strike 2019

Global Climate Strike home page.

You’ll notice something different on my site today, a banner that announces my commitment and participation in Global Climate Strike this week.

A worldwide initiative, Global Climate Strike encourages employees to walk out of their workplace on September 20, 2019 in an act of solidarity to show global leaders we demand an end to our reliance on fossil fuels.

Organized by 350.org in partnership with Fridays for Future, you can also participate online through a digital climate strike on your website or blog. Continue reading Joining Global Climate Strike 2019

UX Win: LinkedIn Account Password Change

LinkedIn login and security page on desktop

I don’t know about you, but I get a feeling of dread when I need to change an account password.

Why?

Because of years of receiving warning messages for submitting my new password incorrectly.

With no indication of what characters the password must contain.

Who hasn’t received messages similar to:

  • Your password must be at least 10 characters long, but not longer than 18 characters
  • You cannot use %, ^, or & in your password. The only accepted special characters are *, $, and +
  • You must use at least three upper case letters and two lower case letters in your password

Continue reading UX Win: LinkedIn Account Password Change

Photo of the Week: A Scoop of Pelicans

group of American White Pelicans clustered together on the marshy island surrounded by lily pads.

With around 80 in number, the group of large yellow-billed snowy-white birds stood out on the the island in the wildlife refuge.

Except during spring and fall migrations, American White Pelicans are not typically seen at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge near Bono, Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie.

It was a treat to see so many in one place! Continue reading Photo of the Week: A Scoop of Pelicans