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I’ve had it… I’ve switched from Trillian Pro to Gaim… Trilllian was becoming way to slow, and way too unstable.
One of the reasons I wanted to keep Trillian was because of encryption, but I found:
http://gaim-encryption.sourceforge.net/
YAY!
Ok, if you can buy a projector for $500, everyone should have one!
Dell 2200MP 800×600 Multimedia Projector $500 at Dell Business
Yay! EV-DO is now only $60/month… I kinda wanna get it now… 700kps while in the car sounds pretty cool!
If you haven’t tried MSN Virtual Earth, you should check it out… haven’t decided if its better than Google Maps or not.
Looks like this is an alternative to the Sveasoft software for the WRT54G:
DD-WRT is a 100% free firmware for the Linksys WRT54G/GS 802.11g wireless routers (which run off a minimalist Linux OS). DD-WRT is based on the Alchemy Firmware from Sveasoft Inc, which is in turn based off of the original GPL’d Linksys Firmware and a number of other open source projects. DD-WRT exists as a direct result of Sveasoft demands of $20 to download their firmware. DD-WRT offers many advanced features not found in the original firmware from Linksys, or the costly firmware from Sveasoft. It is also free of the product activation or tracking found in the Sveasoft firmware. Among other features not found in the stock linksys firmware, DD-WRT adds the Kai Daemon for the Kai Console Gaming network , WDS wireless bridging/repeating protocol, Radius Authentication for more secure wireless communication, advanced Quality of Service controls for bandwidth allocation, and software support for the SD-Card hardware modification.
I wonder if they’ll have huge “Hybrid” decals on cars like they have other things like “Supercharged!” or “Turbo!”
Toyota is planning more prominent emblems on its gas-electric hybrid SUVs in a new belief that owners want others to know of their environmental consciousness
Does anyone actually work flex-time anymore these days?
The number of employees with flexible work schedules is dropping even as research shows that non-traditional hours can enhance productivity.
David Blaine did a trick like this once – quite frankly I have no idea how they do it… in this particular case its even more mind-boggling since this guy does it with TWO items… amazing stuff.
Okay, this video helped me realize the following:
It appears that the reason the Treo650 crashes is due to Versamail. The reason Versamail craps out is becuase of the crappy SSL libraries it seems… go figure:
The Palm SSL libraries do not do background SSL without crashing.
Ah – one super luxury car against another super luxury car… this must be the opposite of the “fast and furious” scene where they take one really ugly small cheap car and compare it to another really ugly small cheap car. 🙂
I’m on Google Talk now… [rich ardy oo at gmail dotcom] is my ID on it.
I’m using Trillian 3.1 with the Jabber plugin to get on, here are the instructions (they’re in the comments section):
Throughout the years the especially sharp-eyed have noticed the presence of cryptic name-and-number notations on burger wrappings and disposable cups used at In-N-Out Burger, a popular chain of hamburger eateries in California, Nevada, and Arizona. These tiny notations are placed in out-of-the-way spots (the undersides of cups and near the seams of the paper pouches burgers are placed in). No overt explanation is given for the presence of the odd phrases or their meaning — they just quietly sit there, awaiting decipherment by those moved to do so.
Claim: Cups and burger wrappers at In-N-Out Burger are marked with Bible citations
Never lose your luggage again while traveling…. door-to-door service.
Luggage Free is the luxury luggage delivery expert. We specialize in the door-to-door delivery of excess baggage, bicycle shipping, golf club shipping, ski shipping, and anything else that travelers opt not to carry on their trip. With the option to send unaccompanied luggage ahead to nearly any destination, worldwide, travelers can now avoid the inconvenience of carrying, checking and claiming baggage–even going through customs.
To some, the thought of a farmer patiently working the field behind a horse and plow might evoke pangs of nostalgia for the early days of agriculture. But in fact, the practice is making a comeback.
Evidentally Texas has its own “Bermuda Triangle” called the “Zone of Silence“
Adolescent girls may be better protected against the effects of stress than teenage boys, according to a team of Georgia researchers. In a study of teenagers’ responses to mental stress, they found that girls did not exhibit the same increase in blood pressure as did their male peers.
Here’s an actual video demo of the Sharp dual-view TV everyone is talking about:
I’ve been very fortunate in being invited to this year’s Foo Camp – I’m very excited about it based on what I’ve read about it in the past.
Unforunately, there seems to be a bit of fuss over who gets in and who doesn’t…
So I guess I may not be invited back next year – which sucks. Oh well. :/
I thought it was illegal to use the American flag as clothing… hmm…
So I’ve played with MacOS on VMWare on my Athlon64…. its a bit weird… cool, but weird. 🙂
Perhaps the nine years of piano lessons that my parents forced me when I was younger wasn’t a bad idea… 🙂
Practicing the piano as a young child gives the human brain a musical capacity that is difficult to acquire later in life, Swedish scientists found in a study quoted in the media.
Early piano practice gets brain on course for flourishing career
You know – I have some days where I wish I was still in college and so bored that something like this would be something *I* would do… and then, I snap back to reality and I’m glad I’m not that bored anymore:
About a month ago, I was brainstorming a mission idea with a few friends called “Five Star Fast Food”. The idea was to deck out a fast food joint with all the trappings of a five star restaurant. There would be a Maitre D’ standing behind a podium asking for your reservation, a hostess to seat you, a waiter to take your order, and an attendant in the bathroom. The obvious problem with this idea is that it would very likely be shut down as soon as it begins. I decided to focus on the bathroom attendant aspect, figuring that we could last much longer in a secluded men’s room.
It looks like Daylight Saving Time is about to be extended, and that has child safety and fire prevention advocates riled.
Here’s another neat site that takes any URL you give it and makes a mobile version.
In Texas, the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston markets are expected to see Spanish-speaking increases of 49 percent by 2025. San Antonio’s Spanish-speaking population is expected to climb 40 percent.
Obesity is increasing rapidly in developing countries greatly increasing the risk of heart disease and diabetes, an international population conference was told.
Hand lunch with my old friend Jerry at Google’s main campus today – very cool place… All the
rumors you heard about their culture was true.
So sad – since the bulk of Tivo’s subscribers are coming from DirecTV, the fact that they aren’t going to be working together anymore is simply doom for Tivo… I guess its a good thing I’ve switched to MythTV.
