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Entries for March, 2006

Thoughts on Web 2.0

The Web 2.0 craze is really getting nuts. I mean how many calendar and social bookmarking apps do we need? I, for one, would like to see innovation in new areas other than the 3 or 4 that have worked so far. We don

Post from Blackberry

This is a test post from my blackberry. I think I got everything set up to post from my blackberry so be prepared for posts on the go in the future!

Retirement and College Investing

For some reason I have been thinking about retirement an awful lot lately. I have discovered some startling facts along the way. Most of them are good as long as I start investing now. If I put 6% of my earnings towards my 401k and add the employer 50% match I will die at age […]

Vacation to Write Speech

I took a day of vacation from work today. Not really vacation though because I need to write a speech for college. The good part is though, that since I picked the topic I can reuse it as marketing material for my company.

Microsoft Gives Users the Finger!

Well actually a thumb. Drive that is. Microsoft is giving away a free thumb drive to individuals that fill out a few questions. The drive is filled with useful Microsoft marketing materials. It does not mention the size of the drive, but hey its free. BTW the answers to the questions are listed on the page linked. […]

GotVoice brings Voicemail to Email

I have been using a service called GotVoice for some time now and forgot to blog about it. That’s how great this system works. I have integrated it into my life now for about a month and it has gone without fail the entire time. The best news about this service is that it is free. […]

Mac Security Update and iTunes 6.0.4

Apple released iTunes 6.0.4 today which is supposed to address stability issues with FrontRow. Maybe my 2nd generation iPod will mysteriously sync again… Apple also released Security Update 2006-001 today which looks like it deals with Apache but prolly also addresses the recent virus/worm targeted at OS X. Both available via the Software Update panel. Technorati Tags: Apple, […]

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I finally sat down and watched the 40 Year Old Virgin over the weekend and it is definitely a must see. 5 out of 5 stars. Oh, and to all the people that think I look like the stoner in the movie, get a life. It’s not that close. OK maybe a little. Note to […]

One HUMMER for Tandra

Yes, Tandra did get a Hummer H3 on Saturday. We bought it from Gateway Chevrolet in Fargo. These vehicles really are “like nothing else“. I would never have believed the driving experience would be like it is. I’m just glad Tandra has let me drive it a few times and promised that I can take it […]