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Sorta is right. While this laptop features almost everything you could ever want in a HackBook Pro, it falls short of a few (major) items which I’ve been unable to get functional thus far. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not giving up on it — just taking a break while I sort things out. I [...]

They opened up the north bound lanes of the highway from Palani Road to Honokohau Harbor the other day. This hopefully will really speed up traffic to the north in the mornings from here on. They still have about a half a year's work, at least, on the south bound lanes and the area between Palani and Henry Street. I'll try to take some photos of the work in the next little bit.Yesterday was a f

You all know about the uber-pop book called “Eat Pray Love” by Elisabeth Gilbert.  In the book, Elisabeth talks about her life changing excursion to Italy and eating loads of pasta, gaining weight and feeling fine.  That’s because pasta is a carbohydrate that causes a calming feeling.  Hey, this is not an endorsement of “her” book, but [...]

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 hands-on, sortaSo here's the scene. We're at the Digital Experience show, trying to get our hands on a powered-up Sony Xperia X1. Sure, we found a unit that wasn't powered up, but that does you -- and us -- no good. Sony told us to come back in 15 minutes, so we grabbed some press kits, made a round of booths, and came back.Sure enough, when we came back the X1 was powered

“Quante e quali tra le 28.000 case abusive costruite nel 2007 possono essere dichiarate ‘manufatti che non deturpano irrimediabilmente l’ambiente’?” Così Vittorio Cogliati Dezza, presidente nazionale di Legambiente, nella giornata di presentazione del Rapporto Ecomafia 2008 commenta le dichiarazioni di Gianfranco Fini che si è pronuniciato sui condoni edilizi, differenziando tra picco

The 3G iPhone rumor mill just never stops. It’s like there’s a monkey pedalling the bike that keeps the stories coming! Let’s take a look at what has come up in the past couple of days: - 9to5 reports that there might be possible 3G iPhone delays linked to hardware shortages - AppleInsider revealed a possible leaked [...]

Believe it or not, the heat is still on at our house. The temperatures have been dropping down into the 40s this week during the night. So, we still have heat. I have heard a scandalous rumor that this weekend is Memorial Day weekend. June is just around the corner. How can this be true? The heat is still on. This is Spring in Chicago. There's no getting around it. In a week the temperatures will

Hat tip to GW over at Wolf Howling for this treat. Barack Obama - Endorsements - My Vast Right Wing Conspiricy BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Barack Obama endorsements wallpaper, even! Speaking of which. Let’s take a gander at the current list (to date) of Obama sycophant’s, shall we? Via ChristmasGhost “Reverend” Al Sharpton “Reverend” James Meeks “Reverend”

Well, one year ago today, I unleashed version 7.0 of ktracy.com! We made the shift from a design using a modified version of phpBB2 to the more conventional WordPress. Believe it or not, I’m still running this thing off of Wordpress v2.2 (they are now on 5.1). Anyway, I want to thank everyone who’s [...]

Flying almost any US-based airline is border-line unbearable. Flying coach on a US-based airline is just sadistic. It's amazing how these ass-monkeys can't figure out how to run a profitable airline. As a frequent flier for both business and pleasure, I would be more than happy to pay a third higher ticket price for a marginally better experience. Im sure most of my fellow travelers would also agree. Now I'm not talking about your bargain basement, stand-by mooching travelers. Those people should just take the bus. Is it really that hard to NOT hire bitchy, fat, rude stewardesses? Honestly, you're in the flipping customer service industry. Smile. If I have the courtesy to thank-you for your crappy service, have the decency to say "your welcome". Instead of hiring a bunch of grum

Sorta es un concepto del diseñador Roman Tubl, en el que ha buscado un diseño de un móvil funcional, fácil de utilizar y un diseño llamativo. Tiene un cuerpo redondeado con una franja roja iluminada y que nos viene con una pantalla flexible a color táctil, además está complementado con Bluetooth, USB, WiFi, cámara de [...]

Even though Paramount has taken longer to announce their Blu-ray slate than the other former HD DVD lackey, they're getting 'em out the door quicker, surprisingly. The first three BDs (I hate the acronym, but let's go ahead and digest it) from Paramount arrive May 20: Face/Off (yes!), Bee Movie and Next. Then it gets kinda sparse, with intermittent releases through the rest of the summer, though its first simultaneous new release w/ DVD will be The Spiderwick Chronicles on June 24. Not the hot roster I was looking for (Woo's opus excepted), but at least the Blu ball for every major studio is finally rolling. Update: We just did one better and got Paramount's press release with the full list (which confirms HR's report), check it out below.PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT'S FANTASTICAL HIT THE

I typed up a review this morning for a survey site. However, once I completed it I realized the site is not taking new members right now. Of course. My plan was to write another one but I got caught up watching The Real Housewives reruns and don’t tell anyone but the new Tila Tequila. I’m [...]

Rating: -3 Posted By: randall Views: 129 Replies: 1 I realized it this morning. Too bad I didn't know about it sooner I could have recorded the John Adams series. Oh well enjoy it for a few more hrs folks. This is on DirecTv and also confirmed with my parents who have cable.More Online Coupons from Fatwallet.com.

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I’m back after having a few days rest from blogging and the internet. Mainly as I’ve been focused on a few other projects, and other bits and pieces. I’ve been busy running around since Saturday, we got ourselves another bus, an Ex-London Transport Leyland Titan that used to work around the Coolock, Kinsealy, Swords area. Ended up being roped into helping out tiling a floor (with big f**k off slate tiles!), and later that evening repaneling a bus…I wasn’t much of a help as I was fucked and wanted to go home…as you do! Sunday I spent mainly coding and editing photos, and making headers and various other jobs I’ve been putting off for ages! On Sunday, I made the decision to free up my portfolio, by selling most of my projects/websites. A drastic move, and my online income will be severely reduced, but I believe that it would be for the best. Considering, I will have more time to focus on websites I’m keeping online - futher their developm

May the gods of good taste forgive me, may Bourdain not banish me, may Ramsay not rage against me, may Pinard not punish me for I set foot into the hellfire of culinary crapfests that is Hooters. Well not exactly, because there are no Hooters restaurants in Québec I believe, but rather a blatant [...]

Well I wrote a post some days back asking for your thoughts, but nobody really jumped in on that convo. So, I thought what I'd do is throw in my two cents of what I think are best examples, based on what I have read, of the following genres. I haven't read everything, so if you don't agree or have a different suggestion, please leave a comment!Military Science Fiction -- The Forever War by Joe HaldemanSpace Opera -- Old Man's War by John Scalzi (although this is more military SF)Cyberpunk (anything you guys would suggest other than Neuromancer by William Gibson) -- Spin State by Chris MoriartySteampunk -- The Steam Magnate by Dana Copithorne (partially because it is really damn good and partially because it's the only book I've ever read that I could call steampunk)Post-Apocalyptic -- Other than 1984...I don't know...Cell by Stephen King, but that's not a great example, though I liked the book.Hard Science Fiction -- Foundation by Isaac AsimovHumorous SF -- Hitchhiker's Guid

- I have an answering machine in my car. It says, "I'm home now, but leave a message and I'll call when I'm out."- I bought a house on a one-way dead-end road. I don't know how to get out.- I went to a restaurant that serves "breakfast at any time." So I ordered French Toast during the Renaissance.- I have the world's largest collection of sea shells. I keep it scattered on beaches all over the world. Maybe you've seen some of it.- I photocopied a mirror. Now I have an extra photocopy machine.

More on Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center studyAs Kentucky School News and Commentary reported last week, a recent Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center study said that Kentucky has moved up from 43rd to 34th nationally in education over the last 13 years driven primarily by increases in 4th and 8th grade science scores and 4th grade reading, along with a steady decline in the dropout rate .But not everyone is impressed with the report. Absent a uniform interstate data set, the study cobbled together available data to make it's determination. This might be upsetting if there was a better tool present, but there isn't. There ought to be. Even if states continue to shy away from national standards we would have a more precise idea of how America's students were progressing if states could agree on how we measure progress.And in Kentucky, there is progress.As it is, the KLTPRC report only serves to verify two previous studies. This morning's Herald-Leader reported, "Kentuc

I thought it would be nice to share a synopsis, or at least a first draft synopsis, with all you out there for the book I am currently working on. Just a note though, things could change a little, but for the most part the story will be as follows:The White (Draft Title) or The Lies of Venicia (Secondary Draft Title) or To Lie on Actaeon (Third Draft Title) or I Have No Clue What the Final Name Will Be (My Mind's Title)Alan is a pilot on Actaeon, a backwater world colonized by humans long ago and abandoned by most of the human empire because of a mysterious entity known as the White. He leads of life of simplicity, roaming the wide stretches of unoccupied land transporting goods for Venicia, a city ruled by a class of Elders whose wisdom is trusted without question. When his world is suddenly turned upside down and all that he once loved begins to crumble he must set out to find the answers he needs to protect Aptus and ultimately Actaeon from falling into darkness...Eileen is a c

I thought it would be nice to share a synopsis, or at least a first draft synopsis, with all you out there for the book I am currently working on. Just a note though, things could change a little, but for the most part the story will be as follows:The White (Draft Title) or The Lies of Venicia (Secondary Draft Title) or To Lie on Actaeon (Third Draft Title) or I Have No Clue What the Final Name Will Be (My Mind's Title)Alan is a pilot on Actaeon, a backwater world colonized by humans long ago and abandoned by most of the human empire because of a mysterious entity known as the White. He leads of life of simplicity, roaming the wide stretches of unoccupied land transporting goods for Venicia, a city ruled by a class of Elders whose wisdom is trusted without question. When his world is suddenly turned upside down and all that he once loved begins to crumble he must set out to find the answers he needs to protect Aptus and ultimately Actaeon from falling into darkness...Eileen is a c

Rockhoppers is going live with a live cam feed when we have entertainment. For those of you who checked in last night for the open mic, you got to see how much fun we can really have on our Fridays. If you were one of the few who got the tour of our new art... (inadvertently)I apologize. I was on the phone to my son and daughter in law in Florida and we were showing them the new art and my commissioned piece. So Dan was kinda free wheeling the cam around and I understand from Mollye that watching it and not being prepared for it is a great way to get vertigo. We are having fun with it and hope to have a permanent mounting for it next week. Look for other changes as well since we will be adding a second camera at our house. I won't tell you what we are doing with it but I think you will like it. Live Cams on Whidbey Island

Okay, so maybe that is overstating it a bit.  It is not exactly clash of the titans -- as if any game between two NL Central teams this season could ever qualify as that.  However, with this being the last game between the Brewers and Cubs this year (absent some freak accident involving the Padres, Diamondbacks, Phillies, Dodgers....hell, everyone but the Pirates), this is a significant occurrence.  With St. Louis losing today (thanks to the Garnerless Astros), this is a must-win for the Cubs.  There really is not much more to say, other than mentioning, once again, Clobberin' Cliff Floyd's huge catch yesterday.  Nothing more, just saying that he did it.  Do your own Google search for the video. Essentially forgettable Manny Parra (I'm not sure if that is his nickname, but it might as well be) with his 0-1 record takes the mound for the Brewers.  Will take strength from their win last night (which pissed me off quite a bit, Z, so please stop th

Invite Share was opened a few days ago. The idea behind Invite Share is that it can be a central hub for everyone that wants to share their invites to private beta sites like Pownce and Joost. Your requests are filled in wicked fast time. I hopped on there today to request a Moola invite. I got the invite in minutes from a wonderful chap in Canada. So Why was today Invite Share’s luck day? They got bought by TechCrunch for $25,000. What? They sold the site for only $25,000? When it was bought there were close to 14,000 registered users that puts the cost per user at close to just $2. The normal going rate on much bigger sites is closer to $10. I’m sure if the creator would have held out for a little bit longer and let the user base grow a little bit he could have easily walked away with six figures. Share This

Ducks and Wings FIRST PERIOD So I'm a little late getting started and as I write this the game is probably in the second period now but I'm going to watch the first period and hopefully get caught up soon. First goal comes at 18:23 from Corey Perry. Wings scored 16:31 Cleary scores. Jackman scores 8:14 Ducks are up 2-1. 1:29 Teemu scores!! Ducks up 3-1. SECOND PERIOD I really hope I am

I’m trying to focus on happy things today, because a recent symptom of “sperm poisoning” is that I cry at anything.  At the drop of a hat.  Which makes for very awkward situations. But it’s hard to focus on anything because I am so frickin’ tired.  I got home late last night, and of course my body was on PST, so it was midnight before I finally drifted off to sleep.  Add to that swollen feet and hands, and leg cramps that were making me restless, and you had a very frustrated Sarah.  Then Bryan started snoring at one o’clock, so I moved to the couch.  Where I tossed and turned till he came and told me my alarm had gone off. Today was supposed to be a day off for me, as was tomorrow, but a staffing shortage here in ole HuntsVegas has killed that dream for me.  Not only that, but I’m supporting a late meeting tomorrow night.  I could easily cry right now.  Yep, I could be sobbing in a matter of seconds. That’s alright.  It&r

Today marks the end of an era, at least for me. I’m sure this didn’t actually happen today, but it did happen in the recent past. Anyway, I read on Vogue.uk Hedi Slimane is officially saying goodbye to Dior. After rocky negations over his contract and reports saying he wants to start his own label, Dior and Slimane are parting ways to make room for a new creative director. Who will be the new creative director, you ask? Obviously it will be Kris Van Assche. LVMH has picked Assche to head Dior because of his extensive knowledge of the ins and outs of the company. Asscche previously worked under Slimane for about 7 years. According to WWD Dior wants a change in direction, but want to keep they’re heritage.In my opinion, everyone always tries to change but stay true to their roots and that barely ever happens. I think if they are going to change directions then go all the way, and stop with all the timid baby steps. I loved Slimane’s out there style and will be sad to see him go.

(WRITER’S NOTE: Big thanks to Devon for bringing this to my attention. To quote Hank Scorpio “When you go home tonight, there’s gonna be a new story added to your house”) The cool cats over at StarWarsKnights.com have posted an interview they recently conducted with the two owners of the LucasArts Fan Network, named “Aristotle and Visac.” Hey, it was an online chatbox interview — those aren’t their real names. During the interview, they let loose a rather large hint regarding KotOR 3. When asked about KotOR 3, “Aristotle” had this to say: Ah… the KOTOR 3 question…. let me just say … don’t forget the NDA we are under… but I will say stay tuned Now, this is what I like to call the “wink and nudge” response. Where they are essentially telling you that they ARE working on it, but can not actually come out and say “yes, it’s being worked on.” 2K Sports pulled the same

What type of a structure can be applied to the non-structural religious pursuit of the post-Christian?Essentially, being post-Christian we should have a wealth of Christian experience upon which to draw when attempting to establish some sort of a structure for our post-Christian religion/ spirituality.‘Why would I want any structure at all?’ You may ask. Some may think that looking to establish any sort of structure would be a background step in their progressive, post-Christian walk with God. Not so.Being quite rationalist post-Christians will demand a reason for any structure, we’re not just going to use structure because it’s there. (Although, if something is an ancient tradition sometimes it’s just being there is reason enough because of the connection it gives us to the past.)The rational reason in defence of some structure is that without it there is every chance of falling out of post-Christianity into non-Christianity; where-by we let go of all of the spiritually-cond

Dear America,I, Billy Crystal, do officially announce my probationary entry into the 2008 Presidential race. Long have I stood on the sidelines and watched others run this country into the ground. Well, not anymore. With the exception of Scott Bakula, I am the most qualified man (and I stress the word man) for the job. I urge you to vote for me, if indeed I do run, which is uncertain because I don't want to committ to running until I know I can win, even though nothing is ever certain and I am 100% determined to run, but it sounds better to say I'm exploring the options. While I don't have any "platform" or "campaign ideas" or more than a "fifth grade education," it shouldn't matter. What should matter is that I starred in When Harry Met Sally and saw Meg Ryan fake an orgasm in a restaurant. That is much more important than an Iraq policy or a stance on the genocide in Darfur. What's more, I can do voices really well, so instead of faking a Southern accent, I can do an outdated Ho

and now it's 'kinda cool'!The reason for this article came about while we OLIN editors were in the search of new Christmas product to package and sell. We came across a product touted as the freshest and hot off the presses, so to speak. The title is 'Simply Christmas', by teacher and author Christopher Byrnes and internet author and self proclaimed 'Christmas expert' Bernadette Dimitrov, published by Sun Village Publications. Sounded like it would be very good! It was, but not as you would think. After doing the necessary steps to procure a resellable copy we all sat down over the customary wide array of cheap take-out food and brown bag specials to talk things out. So far very normal for us and not remarkable, however, the more we looked into this new product some of us began to notice that 'things' weren't as 'normal' as we might have first thought. The very first paragraph of the suggested sales copy for 'Simply Christmas' states: "Are you sick of the same old Christ

I'm gonna sneak in a Hate List entry today. Hopefully, a lot of y'all will miss this one, 'cause some of it may....whatever. Actually, this isn't a "hate" issue. It's a "what the Heck is wrong with you?" type of deal. The Hate I Don't Get You List: Dreadlocks Edition1) Uneccessary Comments: I am well aware of my hair's natural texture, and I always have been. Knowing what I know, I decided that I wanted dreads and saw no reason not to start them. So it drives me nuts when people (usually sistas) feel the need to say "Why did you dread that pretty/good/curly hair?" Hmmm, maybe because I never wanted to hear those terms again? Actually, because I wanted to. And I wear wigs when I want to, I color my hair when I want to and I will cut my locs if I want to. I never asked you why you continued to perm your hair when CLEARLY those chemicals are breaking yo' shit OFF. So why can't you grant me the same peace and shut the Hell up? 2007 Gas Face for you, darlin'. 2) White Folks With D

Okay I'm probably behind the curve on this one because it's a little late, but I thought I'd embed the video of saddam's hanging here, it's shot with a cameraphone so it's not the best footage, but you see the whole thing, pretty interesting though. Well, courtesy of YouTube, here it is:

Shalom beautiful babies,I've surpassed exhausted only to graduate into the likes of a 90s wannabe-SUV Subaru with a burgundy exterior and a beige cloth interior with that look-at-me-bitches bumper-to-bumper taupe trim piping.I am so ready to be horizontal, I can't even tell you. I've slept maybe 10 hours total since Saturday. insomnia— moving— day yob… writing? I wish. I need more time to write. Argh. I've been experiencing an outpouring of words. love that, it's very channeling via fingertips. I am craving more writing time, so you bet your sweet fat/thin/chuvvy ass I'll make it!The move was great. new digs are fabulous. Will post pre-chach photos and post-chach photos once I figger out how to use my sister's digi. I only shoot on a vinty 35MM. photography is the only area of my life I won't go high tech. super dinosaur. Super stupid, I know. one casualty, a 50 cent vinty pink serving dish not worth anything more than I paid for it, but I loved it.I got the stran