Inkscape 0.47 contest entry

Congrats to sko on his winning Inkscape 0.47 about screen contest!

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What, Me Worry?: MAD Magazine Going Quarterly

I've always been a fan of Alfred E. Newman... I must admit that I've not read the magazine in years but it's sad that this iconic magazine (and all of it's back page fold-out glory) is slowing down and only being released 4 times a year...

What, Me Worry?: MAD Magazine Going Quarterly

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Happy New Year!

Haven't posted in a while -- guess this is as good time as any! I'd like to wish you and yours the very best in 2009. May you enjoy the health, love and prosperity you deserve!

Let's hope the economy picks up and that the wars and strife around the world calms down < I'd say "stop" the wars but we have to take baby steps >. Let's stop fighting over land and resources and see how we can work together to make this blue planet better for everyone.

It greatly saddens me to know that generations of children are being raised to hate others without knowing exactly why they hate their neighbors... All sides have good and all sides have bad -- I hope that common ground is found and people come to their senses. I know it's optimistic but without hope, what do we really have eh?

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The Mother of All Demos — 150 years ahead of its time • The Register

Great article about a visionary computer demo of the late 60's... Lots of it has come true.

The Mother of All Demos — 150 years ahead of its time • The Register

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Happy Birthday mouse

Happy Birthday mouse

40 years old and still clicking -- though for the most part, we don't have a big red button on our mice :-)
I have to say, I wouldn't mind having a wooden mouse... that would rock old school!

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Amazon.com: Pin Clock: Kitchen & Dining

WANT

Amazon.com: Pin Clock: Kitchen & Dining

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The big Windows 7 lie | Computerworld Blogs

The big Windows 7 lie | Computerworld Blogs

I haven't posted in a while... but this article caught my attention... I'm VERY happy with Intrepid Ibex (Ununtu 8.10) but was hoping that Microsoft could pull their act together after the Vista debacle... It's still early days here but this is not a good sign...

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Wikipedia adopts Ubuntu for its server infrastructure

Big props for Ubuntu -- Wikipedia will be adopting Ubuntu Server to host its VAST collection of knowledge and information... I think this will be huge to bolster what has historically been Ubuntu's weakest area - Servers.

Wikipedia adopts Ubuntu for its server infrastructure

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Windows Live Wave 3

Just installed Windows Live Wave 3 Beta… so far, I’m pretty impressed with the eye candy. It certainly looks good. Windows Live Messenger 9 is bold looking for sure.

I’m putting this post together using Windows Live Writer Beta. It’s working nicely so far. Here is a link to the full download of the installer (~130MB!): http://g.live.com/1rebeta3/en/wlsetup-all.exe

Enjoy!

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Technorati Tags: Windows Live,Sept,2008

Google search finds seafaring solution - Times Online

Google search finds seafaring solution - Times Online

Data Centers are VERY costly and not very green. They use a tremendous amount of electricity to keep the systems running and more importantly, to keep them cool. Google is apparently looking at some very innovative approaches to solving this issue...

Move the DCs offshore... no, not to India or Malaysia... (though it could happen there too) but off the shore line about 11KM. They would use the motion of the water and heat from support ships to generate power and cooling for the DCs. Very clever - I don't know what the operating costs of such a setup would be but it is certainly looking at the problem from a very different angle!

W00T GooG!

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Flickr: "Flickr Bikes" Photo-Map Locales Across the Globe

Flickr: "Flickr Bikes" Photo-Map Locales Across the Globe

Watch out Google streets :-) Yahoo Bikes is in full effect :-)

GPS & Cameras mounted on bikes take pics and upload geotagged pics to flickr. :)

Boy, I smiled a lot this morning *smile*

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screencasters.heathenx.org » Blog Archive » The Screencasters Flickr Group

The Screencasters Flickr Group

I've been a huge fan of the Screencasters {Heathenx & Richard Querin}. They regularly post terrific, high-quality Inkscape tutorials. Inkscape is akin to Adobe Illustrator but it is a free, cross-platform open-source offering.

Download Inkscape, check out the Screencasters tutorials and contribute to the Flickr Group. There is also a discussion group there to make suggestions on future episodes. Help build the community!

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Don LaFontaine, king of voiceovers, has died | Film | guardian.co.uk

"In a World" without Don LaFontaine, the movie goers will have a moment of silence. It's amazing how much work this guy got (he was good). I think voiceovers might be my dream job. I just don't know how to get into the business :0)

Don LaFontaine, king of voiceovers, has died | Film | guardian.co.uk

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Video Demonstration: Aurora Concept Video Proposes the Future of the Web

Pretty innovative stuff from Adaptive Path (for Mozilla). I don't know that I can wrap my fragile mind around the organization of this data but it is certainly a departure from what we're currently used to. Worth a look -- high geek-factor!

Video Demonstration: Aurora Concept Video Proposes the Future of the Web

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Photojojo » Reduce, Reuse, Diffuse: Make Your Own Flash Diffuser from an Old Film Container

I hate the flash on my DSLR. The lighting is much too harsh. This is a clever way to cobble together a flash diffuser from an old 35mm film canister :-)

Photojojo » Reduce, Reuse, Diffuse: Make Your Own Flash Diffuser from an Old Film Container

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Ars Technica Guide to Virtualization: Part I: Page 1

A good primer on software virtualization. Well rounded article that explains what it is, why it is and how it works in easy enough terms.

Ars Technica Guide to Virtualization: Part I: Page 1

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BBC NEWS | Technology | Say goodbye to the computer mouse

Death of the mouse? dunno... they say 3-5 years but I think it might take longer than that. A mouse is nice and silent and you can still see your work surface if you get peanut butter on it :-)

BBC NEWS | Technology | Say goodbye to the computer mouse

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25 tech toys we can't live without | Interactive Photo Gallery | News + Notes | Entertainment Weekly

Neat little page -- click on an image and get the background on why the technology was such an impact on geek-dom.

25 tech toys we can't live without | Interactive Photo Gallery | News + Notes | Entertainment Weekly

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TheStar.com | Ontario | Stephen Hawking 'mulling' Waterloo move

Could Stephen Hawking be going to Canada? That would be a nice accolade in the Brief History of Canada ;-)

TheStar.com | Ontario | Stephen Hawking 'mulling' Waterloo move

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Ubuntu Linux - Linux

Neat! Best Buy selling Ubuntu :-) Not sure the box is worth 20$ though ;-) -- you can get this for free online. Ah well -- good sign that Linux is becoming more for the masses! w00t!

Ubuntu Linux - Linux

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