I now know how Han Solo felt!! LOL
Today.. as part of my scuba class.. we went to Anchor Bay Marina on Lake Martin for our first open-water certification dives. The water was a freezin 72 degrees. The air outside was freezin 60 degrees. We got in the water made 4 dives @ about 20 minutes a piece. Then when we got out, the wind was blowing so hard. The wetsuits kept us wet, so the cold wind froze us.
Make a newspaper out of your favorite feeds.
Here's a cool example of how to take all of your favorite RSS feeds and create a simple newspaper out of it. Uses all freeware software. Batch files can even be used to print it out at the beginning of each day.
Scientists build world’s first nanocar
Rice University scientists have constructed the world's smallest car -- a single molecule "nanocar" that contains a chassis, axles and four buckyball wheels.
Why Microsoft, Google and Yahoo! are fighting over AOL
When The Economist speaks, we listen: "AS MORE and more of the world's business is conducted online, a battle royal is taking shape. The struggle is to decide which company will become the primary gateway to the internet."
Remains of Star Trek’s ‘Scotty’ headed for space
Evidently "Star Trek" actor James "Scotty" Doohan took the catchphrase "beam me up" very seriously -- his cremated remains will be launched into space in accord with his last wishes.
How to get by on only 4.5 hours of sleep!
The author states the the overall quantity of sleep doesn't matter as long as it is in 90 minute multiples. He functions on 3 hours of sleep at night and one 90 minute nap in the evening and feels completely alert and refreshed.
This is too kewl!!! Microsoft Gaming Innovation Video
This is really cool!! Microsoft showing off "new" technology. (can't figure out the actual date)
REVIEW: Logitech’s G15 Gaming Keyboard
Here's Logitech's best attempt at a gaming keyboard, which includes an LCD screen and aptly-placed keys for WASD gamers.
Uncap the iPod nano’s (or any iPod’s) volume level!
This little software program called goPod will allow you to uncap your iPod's volume so the sound comes out louder. Apart from the iPod Shuffle, every (recent) iPod is now compatible with this software version (1.3), including the nano. Reminder, the prolonged use of an MP3 player at a high sound volume damages your hearing IRREMEDIABLY!
Hello world! I’m Back!
Hello world! My blog is back up, but unfortunately all blogs are gone. I had some trouble with my sql database and ended up having to clear it completely. Well at least its fixed. Talk l8er.