1/30/2002
Roll out (transformers)
President Bush's state of the union address announced a new creed for America, "roll out." Isn't that from Optimus Prime leader of the Autobots in Transformers? "Autobots, transform and roll out!"
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1/28/2002
Less Clouds in Winter?
Is it just me or has anyone noticed there tends to be less clouds in wintertime?
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1/24/2002
Controversial Memorial
A plan to erect a bronze statue of three firemen raising a flag at Ground Zero in front of a Brooklyn firehouse has sparked controversy. The statue is based on an iconic Associated Press photo widely reproduced after September 11, but the artist has changed the firefighters from being all white to one white, one black and one latino. Some critics don't like the tampering with the image. Full story
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The front row of blue man group
Last night a couple friends and i saw blue man from the very front row! Check back soon for I will post my thoughts and pictures on this event!
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1/22/2002
Art Piece Stolen
The piece from acrylic paint and real money was up for a month before someone noticed the $100 bill was missing. Whoever took it left five 20 dollar bills in place, but the artist claims the pieced is 'ruined'" plastic.com Make sure you read the comments on this page too. They are quite funny.
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1/21/2002
Copy protected CDs?
Dutch consumer electronics maker Philips, the co-creator of the CD, is opposed to the recent trend in copy-protected audio-CDs that contain countermeasures that prevent playback on computers and, in some unintended cases, normal CD players as well.
The controversial new anti-copying technology introduces minute errors to the CDs, or changes the location of data on the discs to prevent them from being played back on computers. In theory, most consumer CD players can correct the errors and decipher the structure, unlike the more finicky computer CD drives.
Even when the protection technology works as intended, Wirtz said that normal wear and tear could eventually overwhelm the error correction for the altered discs, causing them to become unreadable within a few years.
How to spot one of these CDs? These CDs will not be carrying the official "Compact Disc" Logo. For the full story go to:
http://finance.lycos.com/home/news/story.asp?story=25954758
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1/20/2002
This blog is back
After trying out xanga.com for the past couple weeks, I decided to return back to this blog. Especially since I found a way to add comments! I also did some research on different blog systems. Check out my reviews and grades at: http://www.spudart.org/etc/blogresearch
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test
this is test for my comments system
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1/7/2002
the new flat screened iMac
Apple had been super hyping this on their website for weeks with lines such as
"it will change your life"
"This one is big. Even by our standards"
"Count the days. Count the minutes. Count on being blown away,"
"5 days to MacWorld San Francisco. Beyond the rumor sites. Way beyond."
So i was thinking this was gonna be HUGE.
My first impression was, "that's freakin it?" "just a new freakin iMac?" I wanted something that will change my life. Something that will control my refrigerator and my oven. Something that will hook up to my tv set and VCR and stereo.
But
i like how the monitor moves in those animations, like a little rabbit. It's got some personality. And it does look futuristic.
And it is nice to say this is the death of the CRT monitor. And it is loaded compared to what Apple was offering for this last year. Models last year with the same features were going for like $3500 to $4500.
But still, that's it? I was expecting something much more impactful.
here's my complaints:
* not for under $999?
* where's the custom colors?
* not PCI port expandable?
* i don't like how the speakers are separate (makes too many wires)
* I want to hook this sucker up to my receiver and get Dolby Surround Sound 5.1
* how about a Mac palmpilot, that hooks up to the keyboard
A friend of mine says it looks like a lamp.
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1/4/2002
"Y2K+2"
Anytime something techy goes wrong, blame the "Y2K+2" bug and you will be so cool. You can do it for the rest of 2002.
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1/2/2002
Muppet Gloves
It's winter time and I was digging through my closet for some gloves. I pulled out a pair of gloves that were black and I was happy, because I have a black jacket. So I wore them. They are super fuzzy gloves both on the outside and on the inside. As I did basic tasks like opening a door, getting my bus pass out, etc, I found that these gloves made me feel like some sort of muppet character. Kinda like Fozzy the Bear.
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Transient Collector
I found this on the Tribune intranet job listings. Can you imagine having this job? Hounding down people who don't pay for their Chicago Tribune? ugh.
Transient Collector: This position includes the collection and credit review of annual transient revenue in excess of $40 million; controlling the continuation of credit extension on all transient accounts, managing credit terms and policies, contacting advertisers for collection of past due amounts and resolving disputes; recommending accounts for collection and/or adjustment and maintaining accurate account information and records. Excellent customer service skills are needed, collection experience is desirable and online system experience is a necessity.
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