Went to terrific party but was a great reminder of how much i like learning new languages. It is Tết in vietnam and i should at least learn to count and say Happy New Year.
Btw for geeks, wikipedia says The name Tết Nguyên Đán is Sino-Vietnamese for Feast of the First Morning, derived from [...]
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Counting
February 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · Geek
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Steve talks about Google, next iPhone and iMac
January 31st, 2010 · No Comments · Geek
The latest news. Apple doesn’t like Google anymore. And for purchasing, here are things to know:
1. iPhone HD. The new version is happening, so if you can hold off purchases until mid 2010, then do it. It is rumored to support Verizon (hurray!) and have an HD Camera.
2. The new MacBooks are coming. Again, if [...]
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Recovering music from your iphone/ipod
January 29th, 2010 · No Comments · Geek
Well, there are many tools to do this and I haven’t kept up. Podworks is something that Ars Technica like which is just $8 for the Mac. iRip is the Windows product they like.
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iPad Rocks
January 27th, 2010 · No Comments · Geek
Omg Mactumors.com cover it, but I have to have one (probably three) of these things. With it, I’m not sure why I need a laptop anymore. Most of email readin gis reading and the virtual keyboard is a good solution. It is sooo cheap. Only $829 for a 64GB 9.5” display plus it has both [...]
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New zealand
January 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · Geek
An amazing place. Thanks to Guy for setting up. Nelson is at the top of the southern island.
Monaco Nelson is a cool hotel with cottages. Each room has a sitting room. On the water.
Strikeadventures.com is run by Zane. An incredible guide. What they call small here is truly amaZing. Next year have got [...]
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Miscellaneous Things
January 5th, 2010 · No Comments · Geek
Post Christmas shopping means I need:
PSP Analog Stick Replacement. I’m not even sure what to call these, but these are the little tops on the original PSP. $5 from Gamestop or online.
Model rockets. Cool new passion. Fun to get a kit from Estes, but lots to learn from Hobbyspace.com where you can get model rockets [...]
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Stand by Me
January 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · Geek
Best Video I’ve Seen Today Will Make You Smile – Songs around the world – Gizmodo.
Stand By Me | Playing For Change | Song Around The World from Concord Music Group on Vimeo.
This cover of Stand By Me was recorded by completely unknown artists in a streetvirtual studio all around the world. It all started [...]
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Seattle Happy Hours
December 31st, 2009 · No Comments · Geek
Having fun in Seattle…the Sorrento happy hour is indeed great. The lamb chops are terrific. The Union is sadly closed.
http://www.seattletravel.com/seattle-happyhour-downtown.htm
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Avis discount codes
December 29th, 2009 · No Comments · Geek
Avis Discount Codes – Page 66 – FlyerTalk Forums
Avis AWD’s for the U.S. (and if noted, international, too!)
A074800 – Citicorp Leisure Travel
A108300 – Cosco – international, too!
A113400 – Florida Empolyee (proof required)
A153700 – Avis Employer (DO NOT USE!!!) – NOTE: A153700-A153799 will always be questioned !!!
A177232 – Citifinancial – international, too!
A177232 – USAA frequent flyer [...]
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United Booking Codes
December 29th, 2009 · No Comments · Geek
Anyone else confused by United booking codes?
The order is defined in United’s contract of carriage. * First class: F, P, A * Business class: C, D, Z * Coach class: Y, B, M, E, U, H, Q, V, W, S, T, K, L, G
Booking Classes [...]
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