4
    2010

    UPS Ground? Think again…

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    A couple of weeks ago I sent a pair of defective memory modules to Corsair for replacement under warranty. Everything about the RMA process went smoothly. Last night I arrived home and was pleased to see my replacement memory had arrived. That was until I saw the condition of the package. Unfortunately the modules were shipped via UPS Ground which seems to mean the package is used as a chew toy for dogs, a seat cushion for overweight drivers, and as a ball in a rugby match. No matter what [...]

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    21
    2010

    Google celebrates Pacman’s 30th birthday

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    Pacman, one of the worlds most popular and recognizable games, is turning 30. Google has decided to pay homage to the game by turning their logo into a playable version of Pacman! If any of you are Pacman nuts like me then head on over to Google — you’re in for a treat! Just visit: http://www.google.com and either wait for the game to become active or click insert coin. Easter Egg(s) Click the “Insert Coin” button twice for two player action. Use the arrow keys to control Pacman [...]

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    15
    2010

    Pictures from the 2010 NYC Five Boro Bike Tour

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    It’s nearly two weeks since I rode in the 2010 NYC Five Boro Bike Tour and I figured it was about time to post some of the pictures from it. The tour was great! Perfect weather, upbeat crowds, and plenty to see. I did not get to take many pictures while riding, but I did get a few nice shots throughout the day. For the complete series please visit the: 2010 TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour image gallery. Some of my favorite pictures can be found below.

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    1
    2010

    2010 NYC Five Boro Bike Tour – Pre Tour

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    Tomorrow morning I’ll embark on another cycling journey. I’ll be participating in the NYC Five Boro Bike Tour for my second time. Last year, my first time participating in the ride, the weather was cold and rainy but this year its supposed to be sunny and beautiful. It should be a great time. If you live along the route or are just looking for something to do come on down and cheer on all the riders! If you plan on watching the event let me know where you’ll [...]

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    30
    2010

    Thought on modern webpage layouts + iPhone OS Resource limits

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    With the imminent death of IE6, the use of creative new webpage layouts has steadily increased. Many of these layouts use complicated nested structures + css2/3 styling. These newer layouts have also led to the increased use of the transparent png-24 image format and the widespread use of dynamic and gradient filled background images. This has led almost all web-developers to ask themselves the following questions. How much time should be taken to support IE6? Should we drive the final nail into the IE6 coffin? Increasingly designers and programmers are [...]

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    7
    2010

    iPad unboxing (well, sorta)

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    I have to confess — I have no intention of buying a first generation iPad. Then again I’m not sure I will ever be able to rationalize the purchase of such an expensive device with so many restrictions. I own an iPhone. I like my iPhone. I have come to accept restrictions on my phone. I can not and will not accept restrictions like that on a tablet. Lets be honest here, the iPad doesn’t really do anything my iPhone cant already do. I love my iPhone but lets just [...]

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    1
    2010

    Google changes name, releases new products and services

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    In a surprise move by Google, the company has decided to honor Topeka Kansas’ decision to change their cities name to Google by changing Google’s name to Topeka. Details of the change can be found here: http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/different-kind-of-company-name.html To help generate buzz and publicize the company’s new name Google Topeka has released a host of new products and services. For the complete list please see below… Google Translate for Animals http://www.google.co.uk/intl/en/landing/translateforanimals/      Google Voice Standard Voicemail Mode http://www.google.com/googlevoice/standard_voicemail.html      [...]

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    25
    2010

    Panda Image Gallery 2.4.0 Released!

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    Panda Image Gallery 2.4.0 is here! This upgrade focuses heavily on gallery owners’ experience. Ajax support has been added to Panda Image Gallery allowing javascript enabled browsers to perform tasks such as uploading images, modifying gallery details, deleting images, and selecting thumbnails when viewing a gallery. These same tasks can still be performed in the gallery management panel, which has received a graphical overhaul. The management panel has also been Ajax enabled. A new theme, named default2, has been packaged with Panda Image Gallery 2.4.0. This theme utilizes [...]

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    26
    2010

    Slacker Personal Radio – Update #2

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    Slacker Personal Radio is a free internet music service. Although the company has existed for some time now I had never tried their service. Unlike Pandora, Slacker lacked the media attention and since none of my friends were users of the service or their devices neither was I. This all changed when I acquired a Slacker Portable 4GB G1 player in a woot-off. Before discussing the Slacker Portable I’ll discuss the service. Slacker, like Pandora, allows users to create custom stations based on their [...]

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    14
    2010

    Woot.com 1/28/2010 Bag of Crap

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    On Saturday I received my 4th Bag of Crap from woot.com. For those of you who don’t know what a Bag of Crap is, it’s basically a grab bag. You pay $3 for the bag + $5 shipping and the only guarantee is you will get some sort of bag and some random crap — most of which may be completely useless but occasionally you will hit the jackpot. I received a broken Blu-Ray player in a previous BOC, which I was able to get repaired under warranty [...]

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