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Archive for July, 2008

Challenges of an All Volunteer Organization

30, Jul 2008

Today, I was asked by someone what are the challenges facing an all volunteer organization? Well, first off, “All Volunteer” screams “Non Profit” because if people are not being paid for their time, it goes against logic to think they’re for profit. When Bill Gates got started in his garage in the 70’s, [...]

My Firefox Extensions

30, Jul 2008

I’ve gone through a lot of extensions since 2005 when I first started using Firefox. I was so into extensions that the Pioneer Press interviewed me about them.
When I started, my very first extension was the one that allowed you to sync your bookmarks between locations.  I probably had 2,200 bookmarks at that time [...]

When Would Ghandi Check His Email?

28, Jul 2008

Photo Credit Adam_T4

This is about Ghandi and Google. There have always been critics. I remember when Google started Gmail in 2004 and people were spreading rumors that Google was reading your email; as if AOL, Yahoo and Comcast hadn’t already been doing that for years to send you more finely tuned spam for [...]

Windows XP error: Setup has determined that Earth is corrupted

22, Jul 2008

While doing an install last fall, I decided to make a statement and photoshopped the earth onto the Windows XP setup screen. I think the issue with this computer was related to SATA drivers.  Check out how to roll your own Windows XP disc with the necessary SATA drivers by slipstreaming it with nlight.
The [...]

5 Things your parents figured out

22, Jul 2008

Photo Credit macinate

Technology is ever changing and as a consultant, I’m often in a position to pitch how a client can benefit by adding or replacing something in their business.
Some clients are open to this and send me questions. They read articles in the mainstream media about technology and bring back ideas on how [...]

Flickr 2 Blog Test: Useful blogging tool?

17, Jul 2008

Just testing out the Flickr feature to create blog posts directly inside flickr using the image as the centerpiece.
I also found a nice Wordpress plugin, Flickr Blog This to Draft, that will block it from directly posting to your blog, allowing you time to come back and add in the good stuff like links, tags, [...]

Prisons, Daycare Centers and Nursing Homes: Captive Audiences for Netflix Service

12, Jul 2008

Photo Credit laurafries
It seems that there are many opportunities for Netflix in vertical markets.
Captive Audience
Prisons could benefit from a managed Netflix queue. People with a lot of time on their hands enjoy quality entertainment. Hopes and dreams of a better tomorrow is what life is all about. I think a majority [...]

Launch your own fireworks show from your desk

3, Jul 2008

Skyrocket will allow you to blow things up right at your keyboard!
Video Skyrocket Screensaver by ReallySlick.com
Avoid the mosquitos, crowds and overpriced glow sticks. Allow the kids to finally launch 200 fireworks and not worry about a trip to the emergency room.
Skyrocket by ReallySlick.com puts you in the driver’s seat of your own full blown fireworks [...]

Minneapolis Police adopt scooters to save gas

3, Jul 2008

Minneapolis Police have felt the pressure and responded by adopting custom law enforcement Segways.
Two officers were spotted Wednesday in downtown off of 7th and Nicollet sporting these personal transport devices. (Where are the horses?)
According to Segway’s site, New York City picked up 10 last year whileChicago planned to pick up over 100 to distribute to [...]

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