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Carry a digital camera wherever you go

This is why: Story here

Filzip = Worst Interface, Ever

Filzip needs a useability expert on staff <a href=”http://pictureposter.allbrand.nu/pictures/brink/workstuff/lg_filzip.gif”><img src=”http://pictureposter.allbrand.nu/pictures/brink/workstuff/sm_filzip.gif”></a> Click on it to see a larger version. I did not crop that screenshot. Those two buttons on the top right really ARE in that position, no matter what you do.

Honoring the Fallen?

So, I’m guessing that <a href=”http://www.wndu.com/news/122004/news_38994.php”>this</a> is why traffic was blocked in downtown Mishawaka, yesterday evening. I guess honoring fallen officers involves rerouting traffic. Also, I really hope that the fifteen or so police cars and two fire engines blocking the road with their lights ablaze did not represent officers and firemen who could be [...]

Linux Request for my geeky friends

I need suggestions for a good unix mp3 player that I can call programatically, and doesn’t require an X session. I was thinking a command line player, but a windowed player that has a cli interface is fine. XMMS appears to have options for this, but isn’t quite what I need. It doesn’t seem like [...]

For the benefit of geeks

This one’s going to be technical. So, if you’re not interested in hearing about the difficulties with Java, runtime.exec, and OutputStream I’ve been having at work, or if you just don’t find programming interesting, skip this entry. I’m more posting this for the benefit of those who had the same problems I’ve had since last [...]

Badass Jacket (random)

A few things: I really like Oakenfold’s album <i>Bunkka</i>. I know it’s been around for a bit, but I just heard it I also really like Jem. I get “They” stuck in my head a <i>lot</i> Frou Frou is another good group to listen to if you want to be angsty yet hip. Lastly, <lj-cut> [...]

Recant

I take back what I said about PHP a few days ago. Turns out the reason why I couldn’t find any decent instructions is because some sort of unprintable character got inserted right after the OS X directions, which caused cat to bomb. So I didn’t get to see like 3/4 of the file. In [...]