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Belkin TuneBase Recall
In case you didn’t hear, Belkin is recalling certain models of their TuneBase in-car iPod adapter. Under certain conditions, these faulty products pose a risk of fire. Not good right?
Check out the details from Belkin’s product recall page. Products affected have these model numbers:
F8Z441, F8Z441ea, F8Z442, F8Z442ea, F8Z176, F8Z176eaBLK
I got the F8Z176 which was part of a bigger kit purchased from Costco.
Another Sign of the Apocalypse of Age
Another reminder of getting old? How about injuring yourself by coughing? By coughing! Sad.
Zowie! Making $$$ from Twitter?
Wow! After reading this article about making serious money on Twitter, I have to check out the advertising services, ad.ly and SponsoredTweets.
Who knows, I might have found yet another way of getting the money to roll in like this last venture!
Additions and Deletions to Pulpconnection
Had to do some tuning to Pulpconnection after a rash of meltdowns and poor performance. Thanks to the duo of @ryankanno and @mirthlab, I made a few changes hopefully for the better.
Deleted
- Skribit. Good idea to get suggestions but never was used so I removed the service and its Javascript.
- Google FriendConnect. This may make a reappearance in the future, but for now, it didn’t pan out. I really don’t know what benefit it brings. There’s potential, but it just ain’t here yet. Bye, bye more Javascript.
- Amung.us. Pure eye candy that has similar data in Google Analytics so not needed here.
- TweetMeme plugin. You see this plugin quite often but wasn’t catching on here so disabled this WordPress plugin.
Added
- Image caching. Didn’t know you had to enable image caching in Apache. Lots to learn, but I think basic caching of common images is working.
- WP Super Cache. The defacto WP Cache wasn’t working right anyways so why not go with Super Cache?
- WPtouch iPhone Theme. To speed up the pulp experience on a mobile device like an iPhone, Blackberry, or Android phone.
- Twitter2Press. Just experimenting with this in the new Gallery section. My images posted on Twitter are now hosted here (and given a pulp.ly shortened URL). Makes sense.
There were a few other minor changes I made (like bumping up my DreamHost Private Server memory just a tad), and overall, performance has been more stable. But boy, the withdrawal from all the blogging bling (like this one) is hard to deal with. 🙁
Target Coming to Kailua?
Looks like Target is targeting Holiday Mart Daiei Don Quijote for its next Hawaii store. Not sure what to make of that. Having a Target close by will be cool (still haven’t visited any Target locations on Oahu yet), but where are we going to get cheap groceries and Royal Mills coffee? What about the Easter Seals office? Their services have been good to us.
And ever since the chain link fence separating Don Quijote and Safeway came down, I thought a new era of peace and prosperous shopping had come to the community.
Uninspired by International Delight Coffee House Inspirations
So I caved in and opened my International Delight White Chocolate Mocha coffee creamer early. Touted as a coffee house inspiration, I was sadly left uninspired. I couldn’t taste a thing in my coffee. Maybe this creamer is geared towards sophisticated palettes that can detect subtle nuances whereas my tastes tend towards bold and simple.
Like with Western Digital hard drives, I continue to get burned with the visual appeal of International Delight. When will I learn? Oh wait, I forgot that I have a weak mind.
I am Now a Disciple of Valdezign
You’ve seen them around and may own one yourself, and I’m proud to say I’m the latest disciple of Valdezign’s Twitter Tee. But mine has a slight design twist thanks to the cooperation of Valdezign himself. Here’s our collabo.
Thanks again Valdezign! 🙂
PowerPoint Rangers Need Only Apply
PowerPoint Karaoke gives a whole new meaning to PowerPoint Ranger! I thought there was skill in mastering the nuances of Microsoft’s bane aka PowerPoint, but PPTk changes all of that.
PPTk ain’t about the PPT itself but presenting the PPT that you’ve seen for the first time. Yup, PowerPoint Karaoke participants are given a random set of PowerPoint slides and must present them. That’s tough!
You think you’re up to the challenge? Try your presentation skills at Hawaii’s first PowerPoint Karaoke coming up on October 17. Sounds like a delicious disaster waiting to happen, and oh, don’t forget to recite your PowerPoint Ranger Creed before your presentation:
This is my PowerPoint. There are many like it but mine is 97.
My PowerPoint is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I master my life.
My PowerPoint without me is useless. Without my PowerPoint, I am useless.
I must format my slides true. I must brief them better than the other staff sections who are trying to out brief me.
I must brief the impact on the CINC before he asks me. I will.
My PowerPoint and myself know that what counts in this war is not the number of slides, the colors of the highlights, nor the format of the bullets. We know that it is the new information that counts. We will brief only new information.
My PowerPoint is human, even as I, because it is my life. Thus I will learn it as a brother. I will learn its weaknesses, its strengths, its fonts, its accessories, its formats, and its colors.
I will keep my PowerPoint slides current and ready to brief. We will become part of each other. We will…
Before God I swear this creed. My PowerPoint and myself are defenders of my country. We are the masters of our subject. We are the saviors of my career.
So be it, until victory is America’s and there is no enemy, but peace (and the next exercise!)
Wiped Out by Google Wave
Reading about Google Wave makes it sound really, really cool. Actually using this new product is another thing. So far it’s confusing, but then again, you have to rethink how you traditionally do things in a variety of contexts to understand where Wave is going.
Here’s a video explaining the basics of Google Wave.
The best way to learn Wave is to ride it and wipe out occasionally!
Top iPhone Apps While Visiting Four Seasons Lanai
Staying at the Four Seasons Lanai at Manele Bay or Koele is a dreamy, getaway vacation. But for the iPhone-toting fanatics, here’s my list of absolute apps you need while visiting the Four Seasons Lanai.
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Even before arriving at your vacation getaway, you can take a virtual tour of what you’re about to experience. With this recently released app, you can check out room availability, spa services, and even get a video tour of any Four Seasons.
Pano. Taking mobile pics is conveniently cool, but the very best way to capture the gorgeous scenery of Lanai is to take panoramics. There’s so much visuals to choose from, starting with the beaches and oceanfront of Manele Bay to the gardens and Lodge of Koele.
Tweetie. With superb AT&T coverage in the area, you’re always online. Why not make others jealous as you’re living the life on Lanai by tweeting tidbits here and there? And of course, you need to converse with the excellent tweeters of the resort! Be sure to follow @fslanai, @KatieonLanai, and @tomroelens, and who knows what surprises will come.
Tumblr, PicPosterous, WordPress. If you also happen to be a blogger (and can’t contain your voice), be sure to have the mobile versions of Tumblr, Posterous, or WordPress handy. How else are you going to share your wonderful experiences as they happen? But then again, if you were a blogger, you’d already have these apps. 😉
Postman. With this app, you can make your own virtual postcards using the fantastic pictures you’ve taken. Jot down a short message then share your creation on Facebook, Twitter, or email.
The Weather Channel. Huh? With Hawaii’s typical tropical weather, why would you need an app forecasting the weather? You really don’t. What you do need is the ability to share the sunny conditions of 96763 with the unlucky ones not in 96763.
And there you have it, my list of top iPhone apps you need while visiting Four Seasons Lanai.
Congratulations Says Tiger Woods
After a short run, I hear Tiger Woods through my earbuds congratulating me on my fastest mile. I forgot about these little encouraging cameos from Nike+.
Okay, so it wasn’t really my fastest mile ever, but after resetting my iPod, all my previous accomplishments got zapped so I get to hear these surprises once again. 🙂