tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79850492008-06-02T10:18:47.628-07:00Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15105991408979112753noreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985049.post-78607976021493059562008-06-02T08:32:00.000-07:002008-06-02T10:18:48.152-07:00

Again, I'm late to the party on this one - so no new news in this post. Still, if you have stayed away from it for the same reason I stayed away from it - "That's gotta' be the lamest idea EVER" - then you should drop that thinking and give it a try. I'm talking, of course (see post title) about Twitter.com. That seemingly ridiculous web service that allows you to post brief status updates

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15105991408979112753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985049.post-14268079694853388012008-04-04T12:07:00.000-07:002008-04-04T12:44:51.388-07:00

Every year I try to find some little tech. challenge to help keep my brain from rotting away. It has to be something that I encounter every time I sit down at the computer. Previous years have included running the computer without a mouse (a dead mouse and poverty started this entire endeavour...), creating a shorthand for tech. notes and playing around with voice recognition (I think I'll

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15105991408979112753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985049.post-33979801026288662172008-04-03T15:53:00.001-07:002008-04-03T15:55:15.956-07:00

The Freeloader's Toolbelt: 50 Tools to Help You Get Anything Free Online | Free Geekery

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15105991408979112753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985049.post-29222304390159745952008-04-02T10:02:00.000-07:002008-04-02T10:05:33.223-07:00

The incredible resource that is Endgadget keeps us apprised on the evolution of Microsoft's Surface and "its long march towards consumerdom."

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15105991408979112753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985049.post-26309896014678687712008-03-27T09:23:00.000-07:002008-03-27T09:25:20.601-07:00

First, you gather the electricity... ...then you use it.

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ComputerWorld, "Hello, gorgeous! Meet the laptop you'll use in 2015"

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15105991408979112753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985049.post-64931165181713269402008-03-24T09:40:00.001-07:002008-03-24T09:44:15.555-07:00

WiMAX + 700Mhz = ? Telecommunications Magazine: WiMAX Forum plots for 700 MHz , 02.13.2008

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15105991408979112753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985049.post-78047727317906661132008-03-20T15:29:00.000-07:002008-03-24T09:39:10.143-07:00

Tech Trader Daily - "Verizon, AT&T Big Winners In 700 MHz Auction; Verizon Wins Much-Discussed C Block; No Spectrum For Google" Good overview, posted by Eric Savitz . also... Link to FCC Auction Results Washington Post: "FCC Names Winners of Wireless Auction," 03.21.2008 Multichannel News: "Dish Network, Cox Among 700-MHz Auction Winners, 03.20.2008"

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A very good friend of mine sent these two links along yesterday. If you aren't familiar with these sites and you are interested in business/financial info., these are excellent sources: http://www.minyanville.com/ http://www.financialsense.com/Market/wrapup.htm Thanks Dustin! http://www.dustindeason.com/ "...your one-stop source for Custom Home Building and Construction services covering

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Ok, I'm probably the only network/computer professional (a.k.a. "geek") I know that didn't know about this yet...but as I know how the end of the year usually is for everybody...did you see this? It's very, very cool! Make sure to update to the current version of Google Earth: "Help" -> "Check for Updates" ...then read this brief article: http://www.gearthblog.com/blog/archives/2007/11/

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A good bunch of links. I have used most of these tools and agree with his assessments.

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15105991408979112753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985049.post-54314031785494921822008-01-02T07:59:00.000-08:002008-01-02T08:02:29.774-08:00

Found this via popurls.com to http://del.icio.us to the link above - this morning. Lots of fun links!

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An interesting article on the evolution of internet-enabled communications...or lack thereof...

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15105991408979112753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985049.post-76698978419237248042007-11-08T11:04:00.001-08:002007-11-08T11:20:49.734-08:00

It's that time of year again... The catalogs are arriving at an unnerving pace, Shoving tons of stuff you don't need in front of your face. If this is stressing your eco-minded view - Or you simply have many better things to do, Then sign up with this site and start sending them packing... Just think of all the time you'll save not stacking! http://www.catalogchoice.org/

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15105991408979112753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985049.post-83450131929650127632007-11-05T11:56:00.000-08:002007-11-05T12:48:56.691-08:00

A fun introduction to Android...make sure to watch what the kids see in their magic phones: http://www.openhandsetalliance.com/oha_overview.html Fun Stuff! Ah...these are good days to be a Geek. ;-)

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15105991408979112753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985049.post-87202775503371806312007-10-25T12:05:00.001-07:002007-10-25T12:26:22.106-07:00

Since Verizon's announcement last week I've been researching the Samsung i760 and the Verizon XV6800 very thoroughly. The XV6800 is also known as the HTC TyTN, so those wanting to get into the full details of the phone can start at HTC's site. I expect to see sales of the the XV6800 and 755p (and 755wx, if they incorporate it) trounce the i760...but you know how these technology predictions go...

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15105991408979112753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985049.post-73932204429198817482007-10-19T10:40:00.000-07:002007-10-19T12:46:47.671-07:00

The Royal Noir theme and this carbon fiber background. -------------- Revision 1: I actually like this better with the Zune theme. Direct Download Revision 2: ...and set [Appearance -> Advanced -> Item -> Selected Items to this foreground color: #E67836

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The very helpful folks at howardforums have bailed me out again! I have a Motorola Krzr (Modell#: K1m, from Verizon) and couldn't figure out why the "contact id" ringtones I assigned to selected contacts wouldn't play. As you'll read in the discussion, there's a bug in the Verizon software that doesn't allow custom ringtones to play if "call vibrate" is set to "on" in the "Call Sounds" section

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15105991408979112753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985049.post-13332208880486640492007-09-21T10:40:00.001-07:002007-09-21T10:40:40.380-07:00

Summary: Let the politicians and regulators bicker...and renew your "Do Not Call List" entries now!Register home and cell phone numbers at:http://www.donotcall.gov or by calling 1-888-382-1222.- MichaelSource:http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/do_not_call_expiration"WASHINGTON - The cherished dinner hour void of telemarketers could vanish next year for millions of people when phone numbers begin

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15105991408979112753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985049.post-44421318949654632482007-09-19T13:10:00.000-07:002007-09-19T13:12:06.171-07:00

"The first Free enterprise language learning course available on the Internet."

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15105991408979112753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985049.post-87755980619785360162007-09-11T11:18:00.000-07:002007-09-11T12:39:24.194-07:00

Got Broadband? Like video? Get this app.! It's just that easy.... A WORD OF CAUTION: It will fill your download pipe using the default configuration and I'm not sure if there's a way to limit the download speed in the application. I will update this post if I find one. You could also configure some traffic shaping in your router, if it supports it, - you ARE running a router...Right?...of

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15105991408979112753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985049.post-3138344968327312712007-07-01T11:38:00.001-07:002007-07-01T11:38:39.398-07:00

During some target practice with a pellet gun this weekend my youngest son asked why they called it a “bullseye.”  Very good question and it took awhile to track down the etymology.  During the research  I discovered the Online Etymology Dictionary and eventually found the following explanation at Wikitionary.org.   Source: http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/bullseye   Etymology

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http://www.thelongtail.com/the_long_tail/2005/12/the_probabilist.html   This one has many professors,editors, etc., on the defensive...which makes for some interesting and spirited debates.    It's was said, in the early days of the Internet, that it was the most revolutionary information system invented since Gutenberg first rolled impressions out of his press in 1440.  It's only been in the

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15105991408979112753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985049.post-86793832242596741202007-06-22T15:51:00.000-07:002007-06-22T15:52:50.719-07:00

You'll see in an earlier post that I think this device is very cool...but it's good to keep a sense of humor about these things too... :-)

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This lead comes from the NY Times technology RSS feed. I'm pretty jazzed, for three reasons: 1) I really like Safari 2) It will be really helpful for testing web design compatibility...test across Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera and Safari...all from a single computer...Thank You Apple! 3) Unfortunately, I don't yet own the absolutely stunning MacBook Pro (17" display and 2.4GHz Intel Core 2

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