Mike Owens

Web developer at @FMAmembership; computer geek; @luthercollege alum; Cubs, Bears & Bulls fan; news & politics enthusiast.

[Joe Pompliano @JoePompliano]

The Chicago Cubs put together a drone tour of Wrigley Field, and it’s guaranteed to be the most incredible thing you watch today 🤯

[Mike Owens @owensml]

@GerritD You sure it’s a scam? That’s the exact same text I got (which I assumed to be legitimate) from @drbisin - though I already got my vaccine and didn’t respond to find out.

[Mike Owens @owensml]

@samhuppert @Erik101417 It’s actually @FredVanVleet ‘s logo. He grew up and played high school basketball in Rockford and donated money for the court. https://t.co/xL8aUcNmOb

[Mike Owens @owensml]

@mattyglesias Illinois just did it! https://t.co/J8HcE5cHiZ

[Mike Owens @owensml]

Apparently @usbank has had it with their customers depositing their credit card rewards into their bank accounts. What used to be a simple dropdown selection is now this form. There's definitely a @ShitUserStory behind this. #ux #uxfail

[Mike Owens @owensml]

@fspieler @heyhey That would work! My pitch is a “See Less” button at the bottom to collapse the email again. I’m sure their UX team could come up with something great.

[Mike Owens @owensml]

@heyhey @Asszem Right but that requires scrolling back to the top of the email! If it’s a long newsletter that may be 10+ swipes up on mobile, which totally kills the flow of The Feed. Hence the request for a “See Less” button (or some other way to delete from the bottom).

[Mike Owens @owensml]

@waldojaquith We signed our documents on a folding table in the driveway. If they won’t do it online, tell them to dress warm!

[Mike Owens @owensml]

@benwikler Good thread on actings from @ProfBrianKalt here https://t.co/yf6LDGslNh

[Brian Kalt @ProfBrianKalt]

Time for a new thread on acting secretaries and the 25th Amendment. Tons of folks are tweeting questions or, worse, spreading inaccurate hooey of the sort that moved me to write a whole book on §4 of 25A (https://t.co/Mfepq40vBJ).

Let's spread truth on Twitter for a change.

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[Joe Biden @JoeBiden]

America, I’m honored that you have chosen me to lead our great country.

The work ahead of us will be hard, but I promise you this: I will be a President for all Americans — whether you voted for me or not.

I will keep the faith that you have placed in me.

[Mike Owens @owensml]

@amandakenney Everyone loves doughnuts!

[Mike Owens @owensml]

My #VoteByMail ballot arrived and the #UX journey continues.

1. Why fold the ballot wider than the envelope?
2. Why make me fill in which election this is for? (I assume "General" but that's not intuitive!)
3. Why must I say I'm "unable to be present" when IL allows no excuse?

[Mike Owens @owensml]

Submitted my application to #VoteByMail but I have to say the Winnebago County, Illinois website does not inspire much confidence. That design is something... and where do you suppose that web form goes when I submit? #ux #usability

[Mike Owens @owensml]

Hey @WinnDems how about a push to have this improved? I bet @EALindquist would fight for this on the County Board.

[Mike Owens @owensml]

With Ron Gardenhire’s retirement, I’m reminded of the time I interviewed him for @lutherchips. The editors went with a positive message for the pull quote, but his management philosophy was $$$. https://t.co/fIcAH2OJlT

[Jeff Passan @JeffPassan]

Alec Mills, a 22nd-round pick out of Tennessee-Martin who is 28 years old and hasn't spent a full season in the major leagues, just threw the 16th no-hitter in Chicago Cubs history by shutting down the Milwaukee Brewers.

Baseball, man.

[Mike Owens @owensml]

@EALindquist @WinnDems Yes it was! That web design looks like it's straight out of the 90s.