Virtual Browser as a Proxy
Previously I mentioned using Google as a proxy to access hard to reach web sites. This may not have worked for some so try Virtual Browser instead.
Same idea, hopefully better results.
Google Video and the Google Pack
Rumors coming out of the CES show in Vegas says Google will start its own video service, offering up selections from CBS and the NBA. Also, Google may be offering their “Google Pack,” a bundle of applications featuring a Google-tweaked version of Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader, antivirus software from Symantec, AdAware, Trillian, and Google’s own Google Desktop Search, Picasa, Google Earth, Google Talk, and toolbar. RealPlayer is supposed to be part of the bundle as well.
What happened to iTunes? Who uses RealPlayer? At least, they’re not bundling Microsoft products. And where’s Google Earth for the Mac?
Become a Thought Leader
What’s that?
Thought Leadership is a person or company that actively promotes and discussed ideas that are relevant to their peer-base.
What for?
Becoming a thought leader by embracing the exchange of information can help to propel your business.
Okay, I’m sold. Now what? Read the short article.
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Going Back to Mediocrity
I’m going back to Cali, to Cali, to Cali. I’m going back to Cali. I don’t think so.
-LL Cool J
Nope, just going back to mediocrity.
Didn’t Think I Would Do It…
I didn’t think I would do it, but I did. I admit I spent money at Build a Bear. You know, that store where kids custom build their own stuffed bear. What has fatherhood done?
Okay, okay, so it was only $3. But still…
When we went to the store, there was a Build a Bear party where kids were in a frenzy making their bears.
And all those accessories to choose from is like crack for Build a Bear addicted kids.
Afterwards, I walked into Footlocker to check out new kicks carrying my Build a Bear shopping bag. Needless to say, I didn’t get much service since no self-respecting shoehead would be visiting Build a Bear.
Easily Convert DVDs for Your Video iPod
As discussed several times in the past, there are a lot of utilities out there that help get (legal) DVD content on to the 5th generation, video iPod. Two popular ones are Handbrake and its stripped down version, Handbrake Lite.
Here are two short tutorials on how to use this software to lessen the learning curve.
Perfect when you want to watch Seinfeld on your iPod!
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Macworld Rumor Odds
I’m not a betting man, but Jason O’Grady has made up odds for possible announcements at the upcoming Macworld Expo (Jan 9-13).
The best odds are on Intel-based iBooks and minis. AirPort Ultra??
Top Baby Names for 2005
Baby Center has collated its list of top baby names for 2005.
Top Girl Names
- Emma
- Emily
- Madison
- Kaitlyn
- Sophia
Top Boy Names
- Aidan
- Jacob
- Ethan
- Nicholas
- Matthew
New to the Top 100 list are Ben (Affleck), Drew (Lachey), Kyra (Sedgwick), Cadence, Camryn, Addison, Alana, Layla, Mckenna, and Lucy (Liu). No Merynn?
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Motorola’s iRadio Music Service
Hmmm, could the Motorola-Apple partnership with the iTunes-enabled ROKR phone be on the rocks already? So the ROKR wasn’t wildly successful as originally hoped, but now Motorola’s next version of the ROKR, the E2, will not include iTunes. It’ll be serviced by Motorola’s own iRadio subscription music service, sorta satellite radio-ish.
You would think with a name like “iRadio,” iTunes or Apple would be involved somehow. Or perhaps, is there something else affecting this partnership? Something like an Apple cell phone (iPhone) or a broader-based iTunes multimedia service, especially with mistakes like this?
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Mediocrity and Popularity in the Workplace
The Honolulu Advertiser has two interesting articles dealing with the workplace in their Monday Business section.
Popularity often key to success in career. People would rather work with likable coworkers even if they’re incompetent.
No matter how experienced or valuable someone is, if they’re mean to people, they’re pretty much useless.
Mediocrity rules many workplaces. Why do more at work if you’re not rewarded?
Employees go beyond mediocrity when they trust the organization, find their work meaningful and believe they are using and developing their talents.
I wonder if there’s any correlation between mediocre workplaces filled with popular (but useless) workers? Of course, our workplace is only filled with the best talent out there! 😉
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Pulpconnection Changes
Made some small changes to the sidebar section of the site.
- Hid the Contributors section. Wasn’t really useful and took up space.
- Shortened my Links section.
- Hid the Previous Posts section.
- Added a Favorites section with popular past posts.