# Tuesday, April 03, 2007

Listen up, Priceline

When you need a travel deal, there's only one man you should turn to — the Negotiator. He'll get you low prices, and he'll look good doing it. Watch the Negotiator in action, or download a piece of the legend today!

[ priceline.com: See Shatner in action as the Negotiator ]

Keep this up. Hopefully you can buy up all the spots that Geico's Caveman adverts were thinking of buying. Geico? Watch these and learn, and then go entertain me.

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It's a beautiful day

Day number two on the new job, working on the porch, wonderful weather, birds chirping.

Wait, what is this on my Vista Desktop?

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March winds bring April showers, not April cold freezing temperatures!

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# Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Nate? A trip to New York is in order...

two mac-and-cheese-covered hot dogs served atop a bed of fries

[ Manly Meals on Maxim ]

That is just friggin' genius!

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# Sunday, March 25, 2007

The search is over

I have accepted a position with:

MK Data Services
Denied Parties Screening
Searching the list of restricted and denied parties is now easier than ever.

Product Classifier
An easy-to-use tool that will aid you in specifying the proper Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

U.S. Laws & Regulations
Current and accurate regulatory information, available twenty-four hours a day

Federal Register Database
An easily accessable catalog, updated daily

[ MK Technology - Trade Controls Management Consulting - Data Services ]

So if you are in the need for these services, please think of me first.

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# Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Looking for my next gig

I ran the technical side of this small web development firm. Overseeing development, creative, and network resources. During the years I've worked here I have progressed from Senior Developer, to Solutions Architect, through CTO and lastly CSA.

[ David Kearns: Senior Developer or Technical Executive ]

That quote from my resume sums up so much in such a tiny space, but what will be will be.

Feel free to share my resume with those that have opportunities that I'd enjoy and fit my skills.

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# Monday, March 12, 2007

Thunderbird Oddness

Been using the Thunderbird for a while now, but this only came up today, each time I replied it put my reply at the bottom of the email and not the top, but it only started today. Searched all through the settings, and I couldn't find squat.

    1. In Thunderbird: Go to "Account Settings"
    2. Select "Composition & Addressing" for the account in question
    3. Check the checkbox in the Composition group that says "Automatically quote the original message when replying".
    4. Once the combo box below is enabled select the option "Start my reply above the quote"

[ Replies Append to Bottom in Thunderbird at Elliot Lee ]

That proves it, my old settings had been imported from Outlook Express, and it was smart enough to duplicate that behavior. I had removed and readded an account today, and it picked up the default, which is a crazy "reply after" that would force everyone to scroll to read the new part of the email.

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# Saturday, March 10, 2007

Smooth Transition onto the Wii

I'm a big fan of Warioware. The first game was super, mostly because it was so novel. Still a great reason to own a GBA. Then the series tried to move into a party game on the GameCube, a GBA game with tilt feature, and a DS game using it's unique interface. None came close to the first game, least of all Warioware: Twisted.


photo by jeroen020

The Wiimote has quite a few new ways to interact, and the Warioware team has worked late nights to try and use it to it's fullness. Each mini-game requires you to hold the wiimote in a starting form and then play the quick, usually under 3 second, mini game. Each time a new form is learned, there is a cheesy little intro which reminds me of Jack Handey a bit, and that's a good thing.

Since each form results in its own gimmicks, this game has a ton of new gimmicks, and with a Warioware title, it's all about the gimmicks. Eventually after playing through the "story" you unlock multi-player and some games that use the nunchuck, which thankfully aren't mixed in requiring people to frantically plug and unplug the nunchuck attachment.


Warioware: Smooth Moves
Nintendo Wii
Nintendo
Everyone
B

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What was Sega thinking?

I have never owned a Sega console, and I don't get nostalgia over Sonic games. Perhaps that is why I never made it through the training levels on this one. The controls are just crazy, and would most likely have me throwing out my arm, or breaking up my living room. There seemed to be a descent story to this game, and maybe even one I could follow this time, but I'll never know because I just couldn't control the little Blue Hedgehog.


Sonic And The Secret Rings
Nintendo Wii
Sega of America, Inc.
Everyone
D-

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# Thursday, March 08, 2007

Thanks Congress!

Beginning in 2007, daylight saving time (DST) will be extended in the United States. DST will start on March 11, 2007, which is three weeks earlier than usual, and it will end on November 4, 2007, which is one week later than usual. This results in a new DST period that is four weeks longer than in previous years. Unless certain updates are applied to your computer, the time zone settings for your computer's system clock may be incorrect during this four-week period. In particular, you must make sure that both your Windows operating system and your calendar programs are updated.

[ Daylight Saving Time Help and Support Center ]

Can't we all just agree that Daylight Savings is stupid and be done with it? Though if we don't all install these updates, we'll likely all die!

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# Wednesday, March 07, 2007

Best. Zelda. Ever.

A truly wonderful gaming experience.

Certainly highlights the new gaming interface dubbed the Wiimote. Had plenty of great returns from many games of the past, plus has many new surprises. The final battle could have been a bit harder, but the story well made up for it. Though all things being judged equally, i.e. if Ocarina of Time had been relased on the Wii with updated graphics and the Wiimote, it would likely be better. Though I still think the most stunning level was Hyrule Castle in Wind Waker, it had such a great atmosphere.

Next up? Phantom Hourglass, due out any day now, and I'm rather eager to play.


The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Nintendo Wii
Nintendo of America
Teen
A+

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Why don't I live in London?

...e-mail and messaging services automatically update your Outlook data. Precise navigation by means of GPS guidance. It enables you also to make Voice over IP (VoIP) phone calls...

[ Pocket LOOX T Series - Handhelds - Fujitsu Siemens Computers ]

And, 6 months after release, still not available in the US. I have simple needs:

  1. Windows Mobile
  2. Keyboard
  3. GPS
  4. Decent battery

Is that too much to ask, T-Mobile? I love the Dash, but no GPS, and it's on "SmartPhone" and not actual Windows Mobile...

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# Friday, March 02, 2007

I want one

BASF unveiled this impressive "Near-Zero Energy Home" recently. The home has three systems (solar, air conditioning, building envelope) integrated together to make it 80% more efficient than a typical home.

[ BASF Goes Platinum With "Near-Zero Energy Home" (TreeHugger) ]

Green housing that is super cute!

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