"Murphy was an optimist!"
Miss the 80s Videos? May 19, 2006 4:43 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Interest, VideoMost of the 80s videos are on YouTube.
1 comment so farThe Hanso Foundation has been updated May 18, 2006 2:21 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Lost, Of Interest, TV / MoviesHugh McIntyre’s profile has been updated at The Hanso Foundation.
add a commentA veteran U.N. translator with an extensive background in public relations, Communications Director Hugh McIntyre serves as the public voice of The Hanso Foundation.
Earthworm Jim Returns! May 17, 2006 3:49 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Games/Puzzles, Of Interest, Software, TechnologyOne of my favorite games will be back again. I find it slightly disturbing that there is a sentence in this article which reads "if you are too young to remember…"
2commentsUnderstand Net Neutrality May 17, 2006 2:39 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : News, Of Interest, Politics, Technology, Touchy Subjects, United StatesUnderstand that the Internet you know and love is being threaten. Take 6.5 minutes to watch this video to better understand net neutrality and why you should be in touch with your representative in Washington.
UPDATE: Be sure to watch this one also which presents the other side of the debate. Here’s a comment I just made at Say Uncle:
1 comment so farI think that link should be balanced with the other side.
Knowing the Internet on the technical side as intimately as I do, I think both videos leave out critical information. I’m still weighing my thoughts on the issue. Right now I think the 6.5 minute video in favor of regulation presents better arguments. The hands off video is more strongly deceptive in making people think that Google and the giants are getting a free ride which they aren’t. They have to pay for connectivity just like the rest of us and bandwidth at their magnitude can get expensive. Any small time publisher that has found the front page of Instapundit, Digg, Slashdot, BoingBoing or the rest knows the pain.
I still have to think this one over.
Lookout Flickr! May 17, 2006 10:46 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Cool Sites, Of Interest, Software, TechnologyRiya brings an interesting angle to photosharing and album management. Riya uses facial recognition to automatically name the people in your photos. Now when you take 500 pictures on a family vacation you can upload the photos and search for all photos containing a particular person. Very nice! Riya is currently in an unstable beta. Flickr should buy them.
1 comment so farBoston Legal Sweeps Show Awesome! May 17, 2006 10:00 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Boston Legal, Of Interest, TV / MoviesMy mantra, "What would Alan Shore do?" comes from my second favorite television show, Boston Legal. Minor spoiler ahead.
Last night’s episode was for May sweeps and was exceptional. I liked seeing the Alan and Denny in Los Angeles although I thought Alan’s case wasn’t all that challenging. The prosecution just didn’t make any decent agrument. For me, the highlight of the show was William Shatner breaking the fourth wall with Shirley for the kiss. That caught me totally off guard. I was equally as surprised when James Spader jumped in on the game to reference "next season" with Shatner’s followup question of "same night?" and Spader’s response, "God I hope so." Well played guys!
2commentsDavid Baldinger is blogging again May 15, 2006 12:44 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Aspergers, Cool Sites, Of InterestA while back David Baldinger returned to the blog scene. David is a talented artist cartooning for People’s Weekly World newspaper. He has some very interesting writings also!
add a commentSkype is Free! May 15, 2006 12:26 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Cool Sites, Gadgets, Of Interest, Technology, voipFree phone calls for US to US and Canada to Canada! Skype is doing an awareness program and giving away free calls from computer to landline to increase market penetration until the end of the year. Skype me! Learn more about Skype.
add a commentNorelco Makes a Ballsy Ad May 11, 2006 2:47 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Cool Sites, Humor, Of InterestAlright Philips! Make sure you click "Where to shave" for some extra footage. Oh man! You must go through the questions at "The Basics" too. And be sure to do interesting things like not move the mouse for a while. Bah! Just go through every menu. Be sure to check out the manager’s name tag.
One question, why does the shaveeverywhere guy’s legs look like shag carpet?
add a commentBlogger Fuel May 11, 2006 9:00 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Of InterestI’m trying it. Are you trying it?
First 500 bloggers get a free trial. Thanks to Lissa Kay for the link!
1 comment so farI can’t work! May 10, 2006 2:18 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, LostHow am I supposed to work?! It’s Wednesday AND Make: Volume 6 arrived today.
add a commentSean Connery has wisdom for the Lost castaways May 10, 2006 12:21 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Lost, Of Interest, TV / MoviesSean Connery visits The Hatch and gives John Locke some advice.
add a commentAlvar Hanso’s Profile Updated May 9, 2006 3:49 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Lost, Of Interest, TV / MoviesAlvar Hanso’s profile has been updated at TheHansoFoundation.org.
add a commentAlvar Hanso first made his mark during the Second World War, providing munitions to various resistance movements around Europe. After the War, Hanso became the leading purveyor of high-technology armaments for NATO.
Antispam Service Hops Up May 9, 2006 12:14 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Cool Sites, Of Interest, Software, TechnologyThe Blue Frog is offering to keep spam out of your inbox. I haven’t tried it but thought I’d let others know it is an option.
add a commentFedexcellence May 9, 2006 11:08 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Interest, VideoAlso thanks to Critter, do your flights always feel like the pilot steers to the roughest weather? See how Fedex handles thunderstorms.
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