I am failing miserably due to the complete lack of attention I have to this list and that pile of books.
Oh, well. Maybe I'll divert everyone's attention by buying a motorcycle this year.
Sunday, February 26, 2006
Hey, Nice Rack!
I thought that might get your attention.
Another week begins tomorrow, filled with more disadvantaged users of advanced technology largely wasted on the stubborn. I'm not feeling very helpful. I am, however, staying in a Hampton Inn this evening, just outside Fort Stewart, Georgia, in Hinesville. Justin knows where that is. He was stationed here years ago.
I finished The Google Story on the way here (it was about a three-hour-drive) and found it very interesting. Most of the audiobooks I've listened to I've also vowed to buy in hard copy. I've done that with only one so far, and just shelved the book; it was the 9/11 Commission Report. I'm not about to read that again anytime soon.
The Google Story is an interesting one, and the perspective it provides makes me want to study math and go work for the search engine. I doubt that will ever happen. They're too big now, and with its large size comes all sorts of trouble to work for, like the government. That's all I have to say about that.
I'm now on to another audiobook, Linked: The New Science of Networks. It is very interesting in its sociological take on many things. I thought it would be more technologically-centered, but it takes a more social approach to networks and studies on them. I have been unable to listen to it at a faster speed; there is a lot of information that must be taken slowly. Looks like I'll be in this one for the entire eight hours and eight minutes. The link to the current audiobook is always at the end of my reading list.
Another week begins tomorrow, filled with more disadvantaged users of advanced technology largely wasted on the stubborn. I'm not feeling very helpful. I am, however, staying in a Hampton Inn this evening, just outside Fort Stewart, Georgia, in Hinesville. Justin knows where that is. He was stationed here years ago.
I finished The Google Story on the way here (it was about a three-hour-drive) and found it very interesting. Most of the audiobooks I've listened to I've also vowed to buy in hard copy. I've done that with only one so far, and just shelved the book; it was the 9/11 Commission Report. I'm not about to read that again anytime soon.
The Google Story is an interesting one, and the perspective it provides makes me want to study math and go work for the search engine. I doubt that will ever happen. They're too big now, and with its large size comes all sorts of trouble to work for, like the government. That's all I have to say about that.
I'm now on to another audiobook, Linked: The New Science of Networks. It is very interesting in its sociological take on many things. I thought it would be more technologically-centered, but it takes a more social approach to networks and studies on them. I have been unable to listen to it at a faster speed; there is a lot of information that must be taken slowly. Looks like I'll be in this one for the entire eight hours and eight minutes. The link to the current audiobook is always at the end of my reading list.
Saturday, February 25, 2006
Back for Today
"Headless Chicken" could be used to describe me lately. This blog has definitely taken a spot on the back burner. I have today, however, managed to start a small programming project and begin an article on it. I've been working on a layout for articles that I write to post at benrehberg.com. The project is just a simple program to find prime numbers, and discusses the different methods of efficiency in finding them with a computer. I think that this program is a good measure of processor and memory speed in terms of number-crunching.
The script finds and lists all prime numbers between five and one hundred million. This poor little AMD 350! It's been at least five hours and it has only searched just over nineteen million. It may not finish before I have to leave tomorrow afternoon. The tablet is almost done with it - they both started within a minute of each other and the tablet is almost at 73 million.
Anyway, I've started an article and am getting the layout down for it. See what I've done so far and tell me if you like the layout. It's simple. I used the same dimensions as the blog.
The script finds and lists all prime numbers between five and one hundred million. This poor little AMD 350! It's been at least five hours and it has only searched just over nineteen million. It may not finish before I have to leave tomorrow afternoon. The tablet is almost done with it - they both started within a minute of each other and the tablet is almost at 73 million.
Anyway, I've started an article and am getting the layout down for it. See what I've done so far and tell me if you like the layout. It's simple. I used the same dimensions as the blog.
Saturday, February 18, 2006
The Foldable Keyboard
Since I've been posting video lately of my daughter, I thought I'd create something on my own to show you. So I'll show you my new keyboard. The video is on my website, more specifically here.
If you want one, send me your name and address, $35, and wait two weeks. I accept PayPal. This keyboard is available with a PS/2 or USB interface.
If you want one, send me your name and address, $35, and wait two weeks. I accept PayPal. This keyboard is available with a PS/2 or USB interface.
The Quitter Speaks
"I quit every game that I play" -John Mayer
I've been pretty busy lately, and I must apologize for not continuing my saga this week. I'll be gone all through next week too, so don't expect a whole lot.
I need some ideas for what to do with techpickle.org. I have the site and plenty of space, and I can't really come up with a theme. I just thought of perhaps publishing some of my schoolwork there, and while that would be quite informational, it would not be something everyone could use.
I've been pretty busy lately, and I must apologize for not continuing my saga this week. I'll be gone all through next week too, so don't expect a whole lot.
I need some ideas for what to do with techpickle.org. I have the site and plenty of space, and I can't really come up with a theme. I just thought of perhaps publishing some of my schoolwork there, and while that would be quite informational, it would not be something everyone could use.
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Religion
Although I was raised Catholic, I think I make a much better Buddhist. I have never been big of guilt based religion and I don't really like being preached at. Talking to me and debating is fine. Maybe even making suggestions as to what some part of the Bible says. But, please don't tell me what it says.
That is why I think I make a good Buddhist. If you ignore the fact that I like a good drink now and then, have the patience of a person with irritable bowel syndrome, and am pretty arrogant, I am an excellent Buddhist. I am also not very good at the whole meditation thing, but I am trying. It is not my fault that someone yells outside and I get mad and want to strangle them for destroying my inner peace.
I will keep everyone updated and let you know when I have found enlightenment.
That is why I think I make a good Buddhist. If you ignore the fact that I like a good drink now and then, have the patience of a person with irritable bowel syndrome, and am pretty arrogant, I am an excellent Buddhist. I am also not very good at the whole meditation thing, but I am trying. It is not my fault that someone yells outside and I get mad and want to strangle them for destroying my inner peace.
I will keep everyone updated and let you know when I have found enlightenment.
Saturday, February 11, 2006
Friday, February 10, 2006
Google Pack
I am adding a new software recommendation to all my clients: the Google Pack. It is a package of free software and everything on it is on my list of recommended titles (this infamous list has never been published). Using the Google Pack, however, helps the user update the software as needed. The Google Pack includes:
Better yet, you can build your own pack. You can select from the list the software you want and the Google Updater will install what you have chosen. You can install or uninstall anything you want from the pack just by opening the Google Updater. You can't go wrong with these trusted titles. The software from Google is always awesome to use, especially Google Earth. I haven't really gotten into it, but the visual effects are astounding. Give it a try:
http://pack.google.com/pack
Update: It's only available for Windows XP.
- Adobe Reader
- GalleryPlayer HD Images
- Google Desktop
- Google Earth
- Google Toolbar for IE
- Mozilla Firefox
- Picasa
- Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE Personal
- Trillian
- RealPlayer
- Google Talk
- Norton AntiVirus 2005
- Google Pack Screensaver
Better yet, you can build your own pack. You can select from the list the software you want and the Google Updater will install what you have chosen. You can install or uninstall anything you want from the pack just by opening the Google Updater. You can't go wrong with these trusted titles. The software from Google is always awesome to use, especially Google Earth. I haven't really gotten into it, but the visual effects are astounding. Give it a try:
http://pack.google.com/pack
Update: It's only available for Windows XP.
Apple's Skin Flute
Apparently in Korea, scientists have come up with a way to replace your earphone cords with your own skin. I guess this could lead to implantable earbuds paired with a wristwatch-style iPod or similar device. Wouldn't that be cool? We wouldn't ever need car stereos or home theater sound systems! All we need is a bluetooth adapter installed in the big toe and we don't ever have to touch our cellphones again!
I may be joking, but I actually love this idea. I hate carrying anything in my hands, and I loathe holding a telephone up to my ear. I battle with headphone cords constantly as I listen to my iPod every day. I also favor the integration of our bodies into technology, or vice versa, within limits of course. I'm not sure I want a GPS transmitter in the top of my head or a government-mandated tracking device in the anus, but it would be nice to be able to communicate with an integrated phone.
I think it would be really cool if the chips could actually draw power from your body as well. Then we'd only need to eat right to keep a good charge.
Now there's an idea.
The new diet - eat right, get plenty of exercise, and rest peacefully or you can't use the telephone. It could be fashioned so that if the owner eats a jelly donut, he or she can't talk on the phone for two hours or until they've run a half-mile.
Of course this integrated system would have us running around seemingly talking to ourselves, looking like a bunch of crazies. The bluetooth headsets are already making people look like fools (no offense - I have small ears and can't wear one) as they walk around chatting to their imaginary friends, who probably wear the same Star Trek earpiece too.
In that case, forget I said anything.
I may be joking, but I actually love this idea. I hate carrying anything in my hands, and I loathe holding a telephone up to my ear. I battle with headphone cords constantly as I listen to my iPod every day. I also favor the integration of our bodies into technology, or vice versa, within limits of course. I'm not sure I want a GPS transmitter in the top of my head or a government-mandated tracking device in the anus, but it would be nice to be able to communicate with an integrated phone.
I think it would be really cool if the chips could actually draw power from your body as well. Then we'd only need to eat right to keep a good charge.
Now there's an idea.
The new diet - eat right, get plenty of exercise, and rest peacefully or you can't use the telephone. It could be fashioned so that if the owner eats a jelly donut, he or she can't talk on the phone for two hours or until they've run a half-mile.
Of course this integrated system would have us running around seemingly talking to ourselves, looking like a bunch of crazies. The bluetooth headsets are already making people look like fools (no offense - I have small ears and can't wear one) as they walk around chatting to their imaginary friends, who probably wear the same Star Trek earpiece too.
In that case, forget I said anything.
good man
Thats what I like to see! A man who chases his dreams.I hope e-bay is as good to you as it has been to me. I must say this though...it takes work. Look at my account. I started it in 2002...i had a rating of (3) untill 2004. I moved up a whoppin 2 points between 03 and 05. Suddenly, last month, i decided that i was tired of hearing about it on the news, good or bad, and i wanted a piece myself.
I know all the bad stuff, and I know how to sell,...its business!
in one week I listed 6 items, in one week i sold 2.
in one week i listed 3 items, in one week i sold 1
in one week I listed 4 items, in one week i sold 2
in some weeks, i list and sell nothing!
*Total listed is MUCH higher than total sold.
*Most people get discouraged after a few 'non-sales' and give up!
*Most people think they know e-bay, but they really dont. (5-min classes are available for free)
*You can sell almost anything for a profit if you know what you are doing!(if you dont, it will cost you .35 every auction...and maybe more)
I know all the bad stuff, and I know how to sell,...its business!
in one week I listed 6 items, in one week i sold 2.
in one week i listed 3 items, in one week i sold 1
in one week I listed 4 items, in one week i sold 2
in some weeks, i list and sell nothing!
*Total listed is MUCH higher than total sold.
*Most people get discouraged after a few 'non-sales' and give up!
*Most people think they know e-bay, but they really dont. (5-min classes are available for free)
*You can sell almost anything for a profit if you know what you are doing!(if you dont, it will cost you .35 every auction...and maybe more)
Thursday, February 09, 2006
Power Seller
I'm trying to sell this drive on eBay. The bidding starts at $5. If you want to go for it, the item number is 8764218806. Enjoy.
This is really just an experiment. The drive, I assure you, is real, but I have never sold anything on eBay and been successful in making money. I really just want someone to use it.
The last thing (actually, the only other thing) I sold there was a psychology book, and I ended up paying more to ship the damn thing than I charged for it.
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
I Bought Google Yesterday
Maybe now they'll let me hang out with them. As of yesterday I am the proud owner of 0.3265 share in Google Inc.
That's over $100.
Someday I'll get up to one share, and maybe two, but then I'll wait it out until retirement.
That's over $100.
Someday I'll get up to one share, and maybe two, but then I'll wait it out until retirement.
Monday, February 06, 2006
Sunday, February 05, 2006
Super Bowl Sunday
"Anika, this family really doesn't watch football. Why don't you go pick out a movie?"
Please stay Ben
ok, so i was quick to jump the fence this week....I am sorry. Ben, you cant just quit the site! We need your voice and wisdom. After all, you breathed life into this whole thing after all. You created us....now guide us!
I hate blogs that just whither and die.....such a bloody bore.
Stop flipping through books that dont interest you anayway, and yap with us crazy and wild yeldings that just want to know your outloook on life! C'mon fucker, i just got a bunch of people to add this link as 'favorites' and need to see some interesting talk.
I hate blogs that just whither and die.....such a bloody bore.
Stop flipping through books that dont interest you anayway, and yap with us crazy and wild yeldings that just want to know your outloook on life! C'mon fucker, i just got a bunch of people to add this link as 'favorites' and need to see some interesting talk.
Friday, February 03, 2006
lottery
ok, so here is a bit of fuckin wonderful and mind boggling news! Our 4-state lottery has hit an all time record high this month of 190 million dollars. I usually buy a ticket when it hits 90-100 million (which is every other month). I never win...lol. I was totally floored today though, when i asked what the "actual payout" was. If i won the 190 million tommoro and asked for a lump sum....ya..I WOULD GET 80 MILLION!!!!! 110 million goes to ...THE GOVERNMENT!!! WTF???? at that rate, we should not be in debt at all! Hell, we could have wars for the fun of it right?
we only have a 4 state lotto, and it reaches over 100 million all the time, and one lucky bastard wins like everyother month....so where the hell is all this "tax money" going from lotto? I our 4 state 'tax' winning of 110 million, added up with the other state 'tax' lotto winnings added up correctly, we should have no deficet at all!!! please explain this to me...please.
we only have a 4 state lotto, and it reaches over 100 million all the time, and one lucky bastard wins like everyother month....so where the hell is all this "tax money" going from lotto? I our 4 state 'tax' winning of 110 million, added up with the other state 'tax' lotto winnings added up correctly, we should have no deficet at all!!! please explain this to me...please.
Thursday, February 02, 2006
Labels Again
I had lunch the other day with my brother and the rest of the SWAT team. I was chastized for being a liberal. They didn't like my sideburns and told me the place didn't have tofu. I found it interesting that they were so nice to the staff at the Mandarin, a fairly nice Chinese restaurant.
I am reading The Brethren tonight, and on page 238 of the paperback there was a sentence that caught my interest:
In other news, I'm thinking of quitting this blog. However, I just downloaded the president's State of the Union Address from audible.com, so I may find new inspiration in it. I didn't even know he was speaking the other night; I'm not certain whether our television still works. I don't think it's been on in weeks. We're getting smarter by the minute.
I am reading The Brethren tonight, and on page 238 of the paperback there was a sentence that caught my interest:
"A liberal is a conservative who's been arrested."
In other news, I'm thinking of quitting this blog. However, I just downloaded the president's State of the Union Address from audible.com, so I may find new inspiration in it. I didn't even know he was speaking the other night; I'm not certain whether our television still works. I don't think it's been on in weeks. We're getting smarter by the minute.
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