YouTube - Monkey Dust - The internet is expanding!

Ever wonder why old-school modems made all that screeching noise? Check this one out :-)

YouTube - Monkey Dust - The internet is expanding!

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Digital Home Canada - Poll finds number of Canadians playing video games naked

Since Canada Day is tomorrow -- I thought this piece was very interesting. I can honestly say that I've never gamed naked (a fig leaf counts right - before you laugh -- it was a BIG leaf :P)?

Digital Home Canada - Poll finds number of Canadians playing video games naked

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Award-winning comedian George Carlin dies - CNN.com

I've been away for a while -- had a baby :-) No sleep :)
I had to post this sad piece of news... George Carlin was an intellect and brave man (IMHO). His mastery of the English language and his often cynical view of the world were ironically refreshing. My condolences go out to his friends and family.

I proudly exclaimed the seven words you can't say on television upon hearing the news (Google it for you youngsters out there).

RIP Mr. Carlin...

Award-winning comedian George Carlin dies - CNN.com

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Windows 7 Touch Screen Demo

In my previous post, I talked about Windows 7 looking like Mac OS X & Ubuntu having a baby... I forgot to put the iPhone / iPod Touch in the mix :-)

I don't know that I'd want to use the touch screen for day to day work on my PC. I suppose for kiosks and possibly restaurant tables, this might make sense...

Windows 7 Touch Screen Demo

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Winners Of Life: Microsoft Confirms Windows 7 for 2010 (17 screenshots)

I'd be remiss if I didn't post about the Windows 7 news today... here are some nice screenshots of the 2010 OS -- IMHO: Looks like Mac OSX & Ubuntu had a baby called it Windows 7 -- I'm just saying...

Winners Of Life: Microsoft Confirms Windows 7 for 2010 (17 screenshots)

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Adieu to the True Audiophile?

Frustrating article... I am by no means an audiophile but I do enjoy music and love to feel the passion of the artist come through the notes and subtle tones... Good audio equipment is an investment in my mind but it seems that everything is getting some commoditized these days... Enough of my mini-rant... read the article.

Adieu to the True Audiophile?

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Obtaining SYSTEM level access in Vista without credentials

For educational purposes only... I've had to use similar techniques to unlock relatives' boxes... Mixed blessing I suppose.

Offensive Security Training - Getting System Level access to Vista Video

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The 10 best beer names ever - St. Petersburg Times

Clever list -- a must read for memorial day long weekend :-)

The 10 best beer names ever - St. Petersburg Times

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The Smelly Bacon Tuxedo

I'll save you the trouble of clicking on the link... the picture is key -- what a sexy dude!



The Smelly Bacon Tuxedo

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10 Worst Jobs: Tech's 10 worst entry-level jobs

Funny (in a sick way) article about the worst jobs in IT -- with pictures and estimated salary :-)

10 Worst Jobs: Tech's 10 worst entry-level jobs

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Lifehacker Top 10: Top 10 Firefox 3 Features

Firefox 3 holds a lot of promise... I've been using it on Ubuntu 8.04 (Hardy) and it's been fast and reliable. Here's a breakdown of some of the best features:

Lifehacker Top 10: Top 10 Firefox 3 Features

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Pulsejet-powered bicycle, for those leisurely commutes - Engadget

Title says it all... Youtube video embedded... Enjoy :-)

Pulsejet-powered bicycle, for those leisurely commutes - Engadget

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Microsoft to lure search users with cash

Sounds like desperation to try and take search market share from Google... Microsoft will pay part of the purchases you make when using their search engine... Not a new concept but sounds desperate.

Article: Microsoft to lure search users with cash
Microsoft's site: http://search.msn.com/cashback

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Steve Ballmer dodges eggs at Hungarian University - Engadget

Ever want to toss an egg @ Steve Ballmer? Well this student did. I'm surprised security didn't try to recreate a "Don't Taze me Bro!" scenario :-)

Take a look for a chuckle...

Steve Ballmer dodges eggs at Hungarian University - Engadget

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Cookware Cleaning & Stain Removal Tips » TipNut.com

Another cooking related post... This time, a bunch of really good ideas to keep your cookware clean. From copper pots, cast iron pans to cookie sheets and roasting pans!

Happy cooking!

Cookware Cleaning & Stain Removal Tips » TipNut.com

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Speed tip: Make individual portions in freezer bags | Lunch in a Box: Building a Better Bento

Out of the "why didn't I think of this" archives comes a clever way to portion and freeze food. We always buy in bulk since it is more economical. We tend to use too many zip-lock bags. This is a clever way to almost create a type of ice cube tray for your meat... now there's an idea... hamburger Popsicles... YUMMY!

Speed tip: Make individual portions in freezer bags

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Why we can't stop playing computer solitaire. - By Josh Levin - Slate Magazine

Ever wonder about the history of Solitaire on your PC? Then you might want to check out this article. It seems that solitaire is the most used application on the Microsoft OS :-)

That reminds me, I need to play a few games of Spider Solitaire...

Why we can't stop playing computer solitaire. - By Josh Levin - Slate Magazine

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The Rise of Contextual User Interfaces - ReadWriteWeb

Very well written article on the popularity of simple, user-friendly UIs in modern software. Apple is known for it, Web 2.0 is also doing a good job at it -- Microsoft, well, they have the ribbon :-)

Worth a read.

The Rise of Contextual User Interfaces - ReadWriteWeb

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't Is Goud - WalletCards on my iPhone

I lived most of my life with a George Costanza wallet (big thick wallet with nothing really in it [stupid loyalty cards mainly]). Over a year ago, I decided to simplify my wallet situation and get rid of most of my cards and various other pieces of paper that found a home in my mock-leather (but not Velcro) wallet. I got a money-clip with a 5 card holder on it from Steinhausen. I now a bit of cash and 5 cards. It's been great (and my back is thanking me for it too)!

Anyhow -- this guy takes things to another level. He has scanned his loyalty cards and put them in his iPhone. For vendors that don't use the magnetic strip and only use the numbers on the card -- this is a cool idea :-)

WalletCards on my iPhone

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Weird Science! NYU Student Invents Virtual Girlfriend -- Daily Intel -- New York News Blog -- New York Magazine

Nothing beats the real thing but if you want to sleep with a partially interactive TV... be my guest. Nice reference to an 80's movie...

Weird Science! NYU Student Invents Virtual Girlfriend

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