Archive for October 2005
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Ranked at the Top
The Blue Devils are ranked #1 in the preseason ESPN/USA Today Coaches’ poll. Go Duke! (...)
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Stop Comment Spam and Trackback Spam
With Akismet from Automattic or more specifically Matt Mullenweg. I just purchased a Pro-blogger license for an entire year and installed the WordPress plugin on all of my blogs. I removed my other spam prevention plugins, turned off the Comment author must have a previously approved comment option in WP, and even deleted my comment spam word blacklist. (...)
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Workout Tunes
I need some new workout music for my iPod nano. I like just about everything except country. Any suggestions? (...)
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Another Check Mark
Speaking of getting things done…I just got back from working out. That’s been on my to-do list before I even had to-do lists. Spent some quality time on the bike and step machine, but had to get off the stepper during my cool down because my hammy wasn’t feeling too good. I think I might be out of shape. (...)
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Gettings Things Done
Post frequency has been low at MDV recently because I’ve been getting a lot done, and no I don’t need a book to teach me how to be productive with my time. I use my own system. The biggest helper in this whole process has been Basecamp, an online project and task management service. I’m using the free account and it does a fine job for what I need it to do. (...)
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It Feels Good
Sometimes it can still feel good to come in 2nd place. (...)
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Test Post from Flock Browser
This is a test post from the Flock browser… Technorati Tags: quickie, test, blogging (...)
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Simple Air Fresheners For Men
Face it guys, your shit does stink. Not like roses either, so who are you fooling if you buy one of those cans of air freshener? I have a cheap, but effective replacement for air fresheners. Actually it’s a trick from my friend Casey. Buy a box of wooden matches to keep in the bathroom. After you do the deed strike up a match or two and the stink is burnt right up. (...)
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Sending Large Files
YouSendIt is an online service which allows you to send large files (up to 1 GB) to other people. No need to worry about email size restrictions or have a special FTP account. This will come in handy at work the next time I get a call about sharing a large file. They even have a version for secure transfers. (...)
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Create Favicons with Photoshop
With the help of a plugin you can now create favicons with Photoshop. (...)
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Chitika Ad Program
I’ve been testing out the Chitika ad program for a couple of weeks. So far it hasn’t brought in much income, but it shows potential. If you have a site with a lot of products or that has technical content it might work well for you. By clicking my link in this post I’ll get credit for a referral and you’ll help to support my sites. (...)
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Get Organized
I’m using Basecamp to get everything organized as far as to-do lists, ideas, reminders, and other information. I’m hoping it’ll help me get more productivity out of each day. No more post-it notes all over my desk at home or emailing myself reminder notes. (...)
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Win at Monopoly
Probabilities in the game of Monopoly. (...)
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Get Free
I’m gonna get free I’m gonna get free I’m gonna get free Get Free by The Vines On Friday afternoon I got free by paying off the auto loan on the SUV I bought in March. It’s a monumental day in my life because now I’m debt free. My student loans were paid off a few months ago and now my auto loan is done with. Writing a big check never felt better! (...)
16 Kids
A woman had her 16th child. Why doesn’t it suprise me the father’s name is Jim Bob and they live in Arkansas? (...)
Video on the iPod Will Flop
I just don’t get Apple’s newest iPod release. Do they really think that many people are going to want to watch video on a 2.5 inch screen? The other aspects of the new iPod are great, but I don’t understand the ability to watch video. How many times can you watch the same music videos? Do you really want to watch music videos on that tiny screen? I know I don’t. (...)
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World Series of Beer Pong
There are tournaments for everything in today’s world, even beer pong. (...)
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Yahoo! Podcasts
The new Yahoo! Podcasts site doesn’t really look like something created by Yahoo! At first glance I like the design and their use of blue (or is it green…or blue-green?) colors. (...)
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A 2nd Job
I’ve been spending a lot of time lately with blogs. In the last few weeks, I’ve launched two new sites, NICKED Up and Primary Rough. This has taken up a lot of my free time and will continue to do so. I have another site or two on the way. As I launch more sites some of the types of posts usually found here will be on the other sites. (...)
Cable TV Upgrades
Yesterday a couple of guys from Charter Communications came by to upgrade my cable TV. I now have DTV, DVR, and HDTV. So far it’s been great and bad. Good news first. I’m not quite sure how I’ve lived so long without some type of DVR. I’ve already recorded several movies I want to see, but never got around to renting. (...)
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Thursday TV
Thursday nights are loaded with good TV shows. I understand all of the networks want to compete, but wouldn’t it make sense for some of the stations to show their hit show on another night? (...)
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Blogs Are Here to Stay
The big buzz around the blogosphere is AOL buying Weblogs, Inc. which reinforces the fact that blogs are here to stay. (...)
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Halo Coming to the Big Screen
I have to say I’m disappointed to see a Halo movie will be created. (...)
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Swish
Can you make the shot? (...)
The Jimi Wallet
Compact, splash-proof, and colorful, Jimi is the wallet re-born. (...)
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How to Please Your I.T. Department
While working for the Support Center of a University I’ve run into a lot of these… When you call us to have your computer moved, be sure to leave it buried under half a ton of postcards, baby pictures, stuffed animals, dried flowers, bowling trophies and children’s art. We don’t have a life, and we find it deeply moving to catch a fleeting glimpse of yours. (...)
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Favorite TV Show Ever
Earlier today I overheard this walking by one of the student lounges… I don’t know how anyone can concentrate when the Price is Right is on. It’s the best show ever. So it got me thinking, what is my favorite TV show of all-time. I think I’d have to go with MacGyver. I loved watching that show. (...)
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iPod nano Lockup Reset When Frozen
My iPod nano locked up and I had no idea what to do. Holding down buttons wouldn’t turn it off. Toggling the hold switch didn’t do anything either. It was in a stuck state where hold was turned on and none of the buttons would respond. If you own an iPod with the Click Wheel (iPod with video, nano, iPod photo, iPod, or mini) follow these steps to reset the iPod: Toggle hold switch on. (...)
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Football Replay Systems
Each weekend, millions of people tune in to watch college and NFL football. The game of football is played at a fast pace with referees making crucial decisions about penalties, ball spots, turnovers, and scores. There isn’t a human being in the world who can make these split-second decisions without making a mistake now and then. In come the replay systems. (...)