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# Friday, March 17, 2006

[Mega Man]This may be it:

Mega Man is on a quest to restore peace in the world after Dr. Wily takes control of several robots in hopes to rule the planet. Completely re-designed for the PSP™ system with new bosses and puzzles to master, Mega Man Powered Up is the only action platformer that lets gamers create their own levels and share with friends.

[ Capcom: Mega Man Powered Up (PSP) ]

Although I had been playing quite a bit of Untold Legends, the other 2 games I picked up (Prince of Persia and Death Jr.) haven't held my interest. This, however, should. A great blast from the past, this cartridge includes the original game and what is essentially the same game but with an all new engine that plays 2-D but is totally 3-D. It now has extra in-engine cinematics that help the story, and with full voice overs. Well done, Capcom, I expect many eager developers to get their MCP because of you...


Friday, March 17, 2006 2:46:07 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)  #    Comments [1] -
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# Wednesday, March 15, 2006

The simplest way to create a glossary is to type your glossary by hand at the end of your document. Word has no built-in method of creating a glossary automatically, but you can use hyperlinks or the Table of Authorities functionality to create a glossary for one or more documents.

[ Microsoft Word Help FAQ. How to create a glossary in Microsoft Word ]

This article was certainly helpful. Why on earth is there no built-in glossary functionality in Word? What is in the bloat then?

Wednesday, March 15, 2006 11:51:39 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)  #    Comments [2] -
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# Tuesday, March 14, 2006

KitKat Sakura
Originally uploaded by x3magic.

Too cool.

Why do I feel like the US gets cheated when it comes to KitKats? And Pocky too, for that matter. We export our junk food, and Nestlé brings their junk food here. Why not more Japanese junk food?

Of course, even if we did get tons of it, this has very limited appeal since we don't celebrate the Cherry Blossoms in the US like it is in Japan. Even here in DC where we do celebrate our gift from Japan, it's mostly about cross cultural exchanges, and not the big deal that it is over there.

Tuesday, March 14, 2006 5:10:14 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)  #    Comments [0] -
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# Monday, March 13, 2006

Four Things Meme:

Four Jobs I've Had
1. library page
2. bakery assistant (not baker's, but more cleaning and greasing)
3. video store assistant manager
4. CTO

Four Movies I Can Watch Over And Over
1. Ladyhawke
2. Crouching Tiger, Hiden Dragon
3. Bladerunner
4. Planes, Trains & Automobiles

Four Places I've Lived
1. Silver Spring, MD
2. Richmond, VA
3. Alexandria, VA
4. Washington, DC

Four TV Shows I Love
1. Good Eats
2. Globe Trekker
3. The Colbert Report
4. Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations

Places I've Vacationed
1. Ireland
2. Indonesia
3. Japan (just for a day)
4. Morocco

Four of My Favorite Dishes
1. Anything Mole Poblano
2. Pizza (Neapolitan style)
3. Fried Rice (preferably Indonesian or Thai)
4. Kebab (preferably Afghani)

Four Sites I Visit Daily
1. bloglines
2. google
3. flickr
4. i love egg (or maybe wikipedia)

Four Places I Would Rather Be Right Now
1. Mecca, Saudi Arabia
2. Pantai Losari, Makassar, Sulawesi
3. San Francisco Bay Area, California
4. Somewhere in Japan

Four Bloggers I'm Tagging
1. Shiny Donkey
2. KooshMoose
3. My simple life
4. The Swarthy Rants

Monday, March 13, 2006 9:21:48 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)  #    Comments [0] -
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# Thursday, March 09, 2006

ESPRSSO

Thursday, March 09, 2006 6:57:03 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)  #    Comments [0] -
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Tea Time!

[ Welcome to Pizzahut ]

Why does this not seem like the same Pizza Hut that I've been to?

Thursday, March 09, 2006 4:22:41 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)  #    Comments [0] -
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One of the new guys (but I didn't say who, Chris, so they won't know it's you...) has apparently not heard of Homestar Runner before. This made me think that there are a few sites out there that I thought everyone knew about, but apparently some people haven't heard yet.

  1. A funny site (this is the Homestar Runner)
  2. A site with some tech news (for Nar)
  3. Some good links
  4. #3 seemed to be a mirror, but there's a new site with a hierarchical approach
  5. Or you can just search for stuff
  6. Another funny site
  7. A site with reviews of new electronics (and a sister site about cars)
  8. What we all really need, just in case
  9. Software listing on the web, no more need for archie
  10. Satellite maps of your house
  11. Language translations
  12. Online shopping
  13. Free books

And that's about it. They're always adding new sites to the Internet, so I'll try and post about them when I hear something...

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UMPC nee Origami isn't anything new, but Microsoft and Intel want to weigh in. One thing that is new is some interfaces including this swell new touch-screen thumb-pad that Microsoft has licensed for the UMPC:

This, of course, means that I've spent too much, too soon on my PSP and my new phone, but that's the price to pay when you're a gadget freak like me, ne?

Thursday, March 09, 2006 9:17:32 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)  #    Comments [1] -
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The Ultra-Mobile PC is portable, lightweight, and configured to connect on the go. It’s the device that you’ll always want with you.

[ Ultra-Mobile PC - Go Everywhere. Do Everything. ]

Though, perhaps I'm not getting it. It sounds like a tablet PC. Is it better? Cheaper? Or is this a super-big WinCE device that finally has some power, a real OS, full connectivity? Perhaps it's just the time to hit a striking point between the 2. A sort of "life drive" killer...

The big question, of course, is how much money will I be spending to buy one... ;-)

Thursday, March 09, 2006 9:03:30 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)  #    Comments [0] -
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# Tuesday, March 07, 2006

I ♥ GameFly. And now they're giving me deeper discounts, and $20 a year in stuff:

Remember, your GameFly Rewards never stop! When you reach Level 3, you'll get 5 GameFly Dollars every 3 months and 10% off all purchases as long as you remain a member.

[ Video Game Rentals: Rent or Buy PS2, Xbox, Xbox 360, GameCube, GBA, DS, PSP Games ]

Tuesday, March 07, 2006 4:20:19 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)  #    Comments [0] -
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# Thursday, March 02, 2006

And I know that thousands of potential candidates read my blog, so here's the quick description:

At Doceus, our Senior Interactive Designers create dynamic and exciting facades for web applications for small to midsize businesses, associations, and non-profit organizations. Duties include conducting creative workshops, devising information architecture, creating fresh websites, building flash presentations, and helping clients achieve their goals by leveraging solid design techniques.

[ doceus :: accelerate success ]

I'll rush back to my desk now, so I can handle the flood of resumes.

Thursday, March 02, 2006 2:44:49 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)  #    Comments [0] -
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# Monday, February 27, 2006

Total Commander is a File Manager, FTP, Registry Editor, LAN browser, all-in-one app for your Windows Mobile device. The price is right (free) and it appears to be happy to run off of a expansion card.

As always, use caution when hacking that registry!

Monday, February 27, 2006 3:53:54 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)  #    Comments [0] -
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Simply place .mp3, .wma (including DRM WMA!), or .midi files in the root folder of your "Storage Card" and they will be available as a ringtone for your phone!

Check all of the "ringtones sites" you want, I think this is the only way to get a Dengue Fever ringtone!

Monday, February 27, 2006 3:00:23 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)  #    Comments [0] -
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# Thursday, February 23, 2006

Everyone is on the "bluetooth handsfree wagon", it seems. Motorola, Logitech, Jabra, Fischer Price... But which one to get. So far this looks the best to me, but how can I be certain?

  • No additional phone dongle needed to enjoy 10 meters (30 feet) of range. It also works with your Bluetooth-compatible PC. And Bluetooth v1.2 gives you adaptive frequency hopping, quick connect time, and improved audio quality.
  • WindStop technology enables clear conversations in adverse conditions by reducing the disruptive effects of wind noise, including automobile air conditioners.
  • Rotating clip conveniently fits either ear, and lightweight soft foam ear pad stays comfortable even after long talk sessions.
  • Enjoy up to 7 hours of talk time or up to 250 hours of standby time between charges.
  • Call/answer button on the headset lets you conduct calls without having to pick up the phone. The Logitech Mobile Freedom Headset also supports several features built into many handsets, such as voice dialing, three-way calling, and m 

[ Amazon.com: Logitech Mobile Freedom Bluetooth Headset: Cell Phones ]

Anyone have any opinions on the subject?

Thursday, February 23, 2006 2:36:04 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)  #    Comments [1] -
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It's no secret that the Windows Mobile today screen is a bit weak. I've tried 1/2 a dozen things before, but never this one. It looks pretty cool:

Your Today screen just became Tomorrow’s screen! You’ve never been able to manage your life from the Today screen before

[ SBSH Mobile Software - Making smaller bigger ]

Thursday, February 23, 2006 11:00:44 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)  #    Comments [0] -
gadgets

The better memory/application handling built into this makes it a no-brainer at $9.99:

WisBar Advance 2 expands upon the successful task management features found in the original WisBar Advance. Now more tightly integrated with the PocketPC operating system, WisBar Advance provides greater responsiveness and a richer user experience.

[ Lakeridge Software ]

And it has a light skinning engine to boot! So my Microsoft device can look like an Apple... (or Red Hat if I can find that skin...)

Thursday, February 23, 2006 9:22:57 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)  #    Comments [0] -
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I'm rather certain I've blogged about this gem before:

Athan and recitation before the Athan even when the device is off. Also, This software contains Prayer table, Prayer schedule , Hijri Calendar and Hijri to Georgian conversion, Qibla according to your location and position of the sun. Furthermore, it contains lunar calendar, moon age and Islamic Holidays Added to your calendar. Finally, it support Today Screen plugging display to display the prayer time and date in Hijri and to control the Azan voice.

[ Pocket Islam Smartphone ]

For any gadget geek Muslim with a Windows Mobile device, this one is a must.

Thursday, February 23, 2006 9:20:39 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)  #    Comments [0] -
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It will be interesting to see how much of CRM this client supports.

Microsoft Business Solutions CRM Mobile is a mobile client for Microsoft CRM v1.2. Microsoft CRM Mobile provides salespeople with up-to-date information about their accounts and contacts, and helps them manage sales opportunities and track sales-related activities.

[ Download details: Microsoft CRM Mobile 1.2 ]

I'm most interested in "cases", which I've heard much about, and we may be using to support a trouble ticket like system.

Thursday, February 23, 2006 9:13:09 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)  #    Comments [0] -
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How is this an add on?

With Microsoft Global Contact Access, you can use Pocket Outlook on your Windows Mobile powered Smartphone or Pocket PC Phone Edition to look up contacts in the Global Address List (GAL) on your corporate Exchange server.

[ Microsoft Global Contact Access for Windows Mobile powered Devices ]

Optional I can see, but it's called Pocket Outlook, not Pocket Mail. I guess I should be happy that it exists at all.

Update: This seems to be a big piece of poo. Perhaps I have to punch more holes in the firewall...

Thursday, February 23, 2006 8:48:24 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)  #    Comments [0] -
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