What’s the best way to hook up an iPod, or any portable media player, to a home stereo? The easy cable way: Buy a $5 1/8-inch mini-to-stereo RCA cable from RadioShack. Connect the RCA end to Aux In or CD In on back of your stereo. Plug the mini end into the iPod jack. Or [...]
Can you figure this one out? This guy draws some great sidewalk chalk drawings by just using different colored chalk. These unbelievable photos are chalk drawings done by Julian Beever and Kurt Wenner. Both Julian and Kurt have different styles to create an amazing 3D illusion. Scroll down slowly and stop at each new frame. [...]
Here is a great resource for free tech and computer science books. Topics include: Linux, Java, Microsoft, C/C++, Perl and Python, Science and Engineering, Networking, Security, and Databases. Links: http://techbooksforfree.com/
Yusuf Islam, who became famous in the 1970s as the pop singer Cat Stevens, left the United States on a United Airlines flight to London yesterday after being denied entry because he was on several government watch lists, U.S. officials said.
A couple of images of Jake and his new swingset. Of course the first thing he wanted to do was climb up the ladder to the monkey bars and wanted me to catch him when he jumped. Click on smaller image to see a larger image. Jake in the garden
In a game in which the offenses seemed to move at will, defense saved the New England Patriots. The Super Bowl champions moved within three wins of setting the NFL record for consecutive victories Thursday night with a 27-24 win over Indianapolis. Tom Brady was uncannily accurate as usual, throwing for 335 yards and three [...]
Washington – Most of the health problems reported after the September 11, 2001 attacks have involved respiratory difficulties and mental distress, according to an American government report published on Wednesday. Firefighters and other emergency workers showed long-term respiratory problems, including a syndrome called “WTC cough”.
Netflix and TiVo are in late-stage talks on a partnership that would let subscribers use the Internet to download Netflix movies directly into their TiVo box. While the companies are close to striking a deal, making the service available to subscribers is still months away, according to sources.
The yellow braclets seem to be sold out at the Lance Armstrong website. Not that they fit me anyway but cool to see many people in sports and the media supporting the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Intelligent Giving = 1 wristband for $1! Buy LIVESTRONGâ„¢ Wristbands on our Web site now – Make sure your money [...]
Microsoft is making a major push to get Windows users to embrace the security-focused overhaul to its XP computer operating system. But while most consumers are advised to upgrade to Service Pack 2, there are a few things to keep in mind. Here are the answers to some common questions about the free SP2 upgrade. [...]
Claim: Someone who calls himself “slavemaster” is luring women to their deaths over the Internet and has already claimed 56 victims. Status: Not any more.
Yup still unemployed and I guess as far as a job working for someone else. I decided about a month ago that I’m fucking tired of working for people and getting laid off or fired because he their plans change or I’m too expensive for them (yea that was a good excuse) or just plainly [...]
Sports News Article | Reuters.com: “Hall of Famer Larry Bird says the NBA needs more white stars if it is to continue to appeal to its fan base. In an interview with ESPN to be aired Thursday ahead of the Game Three of the NBA finals, the former Boston Celtic, widely considered one of the [...]
Good for Marc Deschenes. He’s been playing around the minor leagues for a while and now looking for his shot at the Major Leagues.
I woke up this morning and I remembered it was getting close to Ray Rocha’s birthday. Weird that a guy I met and worked with for about 8 months and I can remember his birthday. I have to stop and think of my wife’s and son’s birthday but his just sticks in my mind around [...]
By 1972, John F. Kerry was a national figure, but without roots in one place he could call home. For a young man with congressional ambitions, that was a handicap, one he would quickly compound…
