Sony Portable Reader- eBooks made reasonable
I've been casually following the story of the Sony Portable Reader- it only became really interesting to me when the price range was announced (around $400 US). What is the…
Irene’s recuperation plan- horse hugs
Irene still can't bend over, she needs my help to get in and out of bed, and she still hasn't managed to make herself a meal yet. But she *can*…
Sleep eating…that explains my pot belly
Apparently some folks taking a sleep aid named Ambien are experiencing episodes of sleep eating. They wake up to find their kitchen in disarray, crumbs in their bed, and a…
RFID viruses? Tinfoil hat brigade thinks so…
According to some tinfoil hat wearing alarmists in the Netherlands, RFID chips can carry computer viruses Now, normally, I'd just pass this off as more stupidity generated by the ignorant…
Fusion drinks- Coca Cola Blak coming soon
Apparently someone at ...Coke thinks all of us sophisticated urban folks want to mix our Starbucks with some cola. Off the top of my head, I can't see why. Coffee…
Bloggers getting burned out by marketing pitches
I was reading a post over on Scobleizer about how the "A list" bloggers are getting worn out. Its a telling statement about what has been going on with blogs…
Printing WordPress blog entries made easier
My Mom must love me- she actually has printed out one or two of my blog entries. But until tonight, printing one of my blog entries wasn't exactly easy. I've…
Irene is home: power chairs and flowers
Irene is back at home since yesterday after her hip replacement, and she's doing really well. The big challenge at the moment is getting her to eat. She occasionally feels…
Origami isnt a thing- its a specification: UMPC
Microsoft has completed the third and final week of their "buzz manufacturing" around something called Origami. As I suspected, the "Origami" isn't a product that Microsoft is making. Instead, its…
Microsoft Origami…what is it?
Microsoft is building some buzz around something called "Origami". There is a lot of speculation regarding exactly what "Origami" is, including a complete website trying to gather all the information…