So I can’t really post on anything I’m doing, because I’m doing some troubleshooting on things, but expect posts on multi-variate optimization, a cool SEO hack for Google Analytics, and the ever growing list of data visualization tools I need to try out.  In the meantime, in case you missed it, Adobe bought Omniture today. Below is a model of Adobe’s take on how Omniture will fit into the grand scheme of things, and here is their press release.

Adobe + Omniture model

I don’t have a very strong opinion on this but I’m sure tomorrow my Google Reader feed will have a million posts on it. Everyone at ZAAZ was talking about it when we found out, but it should be interesting to see how they integrate aspects of Omniture page tagging into Dreamweaver and Flash. Hopefully it will be a good thing.

Last weekend I went to Arizona as a birthday trip. Not sure how I feel about all the malls and new-ness, but I loved the landscape, the weather (thunderstorms included), and how friendly everyone was. Some random lady at a restaurant bought our lunch for us on the first day. Didn’t leave a message, just did it. I wanted to go hiking, but I got too scared about hiking in the desert for the first time without a guide. Below are pics of Sedona and Montezuma’s Castle.

Sedona red rocks

Sedona thunderstorms

Thunder and lightning near Sedona

Montezuma's Castle

I thought today would be as good as any to promote worthy people/events/music from the blog.

1. Web Analytics Wednesday! Its a networking/social thing, that will (obviously) include beer and food. I’ve never been to one, but I’m planning on attending this.  My favorite part is the “drink responsibly” warning at the bottom. RSVP here.
2. Brazen Lungs.  A band based out of Dublin, the name comes from an Edgar Allen Poe poem (so you know they’re legit). Check them out here.
3. Guinness Record Zombie Walk.  The super cool and fun Fremont Outdoor Cinema is trying to organize the world’s largest zombie walk finished off with a viewing of “Shaun of the Dead“. Its happening tomorrow, July 3rd. Details here.
4. Free Online (or in person if you’re in Seattle) Flash Classes.  Generously hosted by CreativeTechs, and a very useful skill to have for prototyping or general web development. Sign up here.
5. Ladies and Gentlemen.  Another awesome band with an acoustic/folksy vibe, in Seattle (specifically Ballard-ish area), who I think is playing on July 27th. Listen to them here.

And finally my song of the day: Herringbone by Department of Eagles.