June 2008
66 posts
“You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes. You
can steer...”
– Dr. Seuss (1904-1991) Children’s book author
WatchFrom Photocycle For our first episode of PhotoCycle we visit Yosemite Valley with Ansel’s son Michael Adams. Michael tells us about Ansel’s process, workflow and his joy of being a photographer. In rare unreleased footage, we hear directly from Ansel Adams about how to make a great photograph - advice that you can apply to improve your own work.
“The only thing that separates successful people from the ones who aren’t...”
– Helen Gurley Brown (1922 – ) Former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan Magazine
Gmail Crazy: 40 + Tools and Hacks for Gmail →
All for Gmail: handy Firefox extensions, best Greasemonkey scripts, some desktop tools and lots of useful tips. Take this Gmail thingie to another level. Enjoy
Now I am checking out Posty for Windows. This post to twitter, jaiku (still wont invite me), pownce, & tumblr.
WatchThe fast production road car is put through it’s paces. Over 240 mph. What a rush.
“I always believe I can beat the best, achieve the best. I always see myself in...”
– Serena Williams (1981 - ) Former No. 1 ranked female tennis player
Using Twitter in IT Support (via del.icio.us) →
bookmarked a page on del.icio.us Using Twitter in IT Support 1:38 pm - Comment This has merit not sure a large corporation can or should use it but mabye a mid size one or perhaps a company with…
One in three IT staff snoops on colleagues →
One in three information technology professionals abuses administrative passwords to access confidential data such as colleagues’ salary details, personal e-mails or board-meeting minutes, according to a survey. If your an IT person do you fall into this category?
WatchAre you for Obama? Do you like Gore? Does what Gore say MATTERS?
“Never give in, never give in, never, never, never.”
– Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) British prime minister
How To Sync Just About Anything, Anywhere →
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This sounds interesting has anyone used it?
When it comes to syncing your personal information (or some call it PIM), it can be a headache. Using a Windows Mobile…
Video Makes Skype 4.0 Grow Bigger, Wider →
Updated: Skype, the peer-to-peer VoIP provider and a division of eBay, wants to grow up – both as a company and as a communications utility. To that end, it is launching the beta version of its…
SKKV Celebrates 4th Anniversary, You Get The 50%... →
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For those that use a PocketPC or SmartPhone might like this offer. I personally use SPB Mobile Shell.
I love birthdays. The parties. The get together of close…
“You have to find something that you love enough to be able to take risks, jump...”
– George Lucas (1944 - ) Creator of the epic “Star Wars” series
The 25 Best High-Tech Pranks →
Everyone loves a good laugh, and in the age of electronics, high-tech hijinks are just waiting to be pulled off. So snuggle up to your screen and get ready to unleash all sorts of shenanigans as we present the 25 best high-tech pranks known to man. Our apologies in advance to your friends and co-workers. Read on for more….
What is Social Networking?
Wikipedia definition: A social network is a social structure made of nodes (which are generally individuals or organizations) that are tied by one or more specific types of interdependency, such as values, visions, idea, financial exchange, friends, kinship, dislike, conflict, trade, web links, sexual relations, disease transmission (epidemiology), or airline routes. The resulting structures...
Why Blog? →
Guy Kawasaki interviews Darren Rowse the guy who writes ProBlogger.net
How to Make Windows Vista Less Annoying →
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This little guide might be useful for some of you running Vista.
Editor: Say hello to fellow tech writer and Lifehacker reader The How-To Geek, who was kind enough to pull…
71 Gradient Resources for Web Design →
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What a great resource for web designers.
For web designers and graphic designers, gradients provide almost unlimited options for creating the perfect look. This list…
The six way opener multi-tasker →
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This would come in handy. Hell a bartender would like this contraption.
While reading not martha last week, I saw a link to a wonderful multi-tasker: The Six Way Opener.
Google Browser Sync Discontinued, No Firefox 3... →
Shared by Admiral70 Not good one of my favorites. What’s next stopping support for Google Toolbar?
Reader hominid.todd says that a Google rep emailed him about the long-awaited status…
How To Make a Unique Website For Your Twitter... →
Twitter offers an API which you can use to pull information from twitter for your own uses. Even easier, they offer a little javascript widget which automatically uses this API and returns simple HTML of your recent tweets. Let’s design a unique website for our Twitter updates utilizing this widget.
Five Best Antivirus Applications →
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Some protection is better than none.
The internet is a glorious and exciting world, but unless you’re properly protected with a good antivirus application, it can…
Find Tweeters in Your Area with TwitterLocal →
Shared by Admiral70 Now this is pretty cool. Interesting how Japan is the top twitter users.
TwitterLocal is a great tool for anyone that has ever wondered if anyone close to them,…
Windows Live Writer Tweaks, Tips, and Updates →
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If you are a blogger you might want to take a second look at Windows Live Writer. They have updated the program and includes some great new features.
Editor:…
How to Severely Decrease the Chances of a Hangover →
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This is a good resource for all you party goers. Hair of the dog, yea sure.
Written on 6/10/2008 by Garrett Whelan who writes about cooking for men or anyone trying to kick…
“Make your own Twinkies” and other secret recipes... →
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Talk about adding the pounds.
By Paul Michael
Todd Wilbur is a name you may well have heard before. For lack of a better word, he’s a copycat…and a cool one at that….
WatchA must view for you FriendFeed users.
“It’s hard to beat a person who
never gives up.”
– Babe Ruth (1895-1948) Major League Baseball player
WatchThis is a must see vid for anyone that uses FriendFeed. Great options I did not know about.
Apple announces iPhone 3G; firmware 2.0 →
They hype is over check it out. Will you be buying one in July?
Take Flickr Straight to Your Desktop with... →
Shared by Admiral70
This program sure offers a lot. I like it because it allows me to specify a different pic for each monitor.
Wallpaper is an ever fascinating topic for me. Earlier this year I…
Ways to Carry Out Random Acts of Kindness Every... →
1. Send someone a hand written note of thanks. 2. Make a card at home and send it to a friend for no reason. 3. Buy a lottery ticket for a stranger. 4. Put some coins in someone else’s parking meter. 5. Buy a coffee for the man on the high street selling The Big Issue magazine. 6. Cut your neighbour’s hedge. 7. Walk your friend’s dog. 8. Give a compliment about...
10 ways to make yourself more punctual →
1. Don’t check your email or voicemail right before you leave. That “last quick check” will almost always take more time than you think — which is, after all, what you’re hoping for. If you thought there’d be nothing important in your email, you wouldn’t bother checking.
2. Plan for trouble. Always add 25% to your time estimate to get anywhere or do any task. If you think it takes 30 minutes to...
Use Your Mobile Phone to Stay Organized On the Go →
Shared by Admiral70
I find it very interesting. That we have all these amazing tools to stay organized and on time yet so many people are late.
Like my geek ancestors before me, I am…
Lose Your Landline, Now →
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I have thought about getting rid of our land line a lot. These pose some great options and brings up questions.
I don’t have a landline in my apartment. And since I work…
How to Admit Your Mistakes →
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More people need to read this. Be accountable for your own actions.
OK, you screwed up. Something’s gone horribly, horribly wrong, and it’s all your fault. And now,…
A Prank Call..Up there with the best of them! →
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I have heard this one before it’s from the Bob and Tom show on the radio. This has to be one of the funnest prank calls of all time.
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Nintendo should use this to advertise Wii Fit… →
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Damn, she has some hip movement.
There has never been a better time to get a Wii! Most Wii games make the player look like they are having some kind of fit but thats all…
The CD Drive Salami Slicer →
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@craignewmark would appreciate this as Craigslist customer service rep.
Recycle Recycle Recycle!
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An entire farm in a burger! →
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This will take your cholesterol way up. Imagine the salt content. Damn
Thanks to the guys at alanbeam.net for emailing us this great photoset that is easily a…
How to Undress Your Lady (Using a Big Digger!) →
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This is for all you construction workers out there.
If your going to do it, you may as well do it using a large mechanical digger…
Surfwise and Bigger Stronger Faster !, 2 movies... →
Surfwise is about a surfer, Doc” Paskowitz. Once an admired figure in the medical community, Doc decided while at the height of his success to do what many have dreamed of, to leave it all behind, and head to the beach. While traveling the world in search of the next great wave, Doc got married , and had nine kids.
