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2009-08-28T11:10:00.001-10:00

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Safari Java is much faster than Firefox

2009-07-13T16:49:00.002-10:00

Not sure what Apple did but safari 4.0.2 really sped up Java applications.

I have have put firefox on the side for now.

Vimeo Video

2008-04-26T22:35:00.003-10:00

Sailboat Collision from Matt Darnell on Vimeo.

Here is how you make the symbols

2008-04-22T11:01:00.001-10:00

To obtain an ALT Character:

Make certain that the

Num Lock

key has been pressed to activate the numeric key section of the keyboard.

Depress the

Alt

key.

While the Alt key is depressed

, type the proper sequence of numbers (on the numeric keypad) of the ALT code from the table above.

Release the

Alt

key, and the character will appear.

^§To obtain an ALT Character:

Make certain that the

Num Lock

key has been pressed to activate the numeric key section of the keyboard.

Depress the

Alt

key.

While the Alt key is depressed

, type the proper sequence of numbers (on the numeric keypad) of the ALT code from the table above.

Release the

Alt

key, and the character will appear.

Great place for freeware

2008-04-17T10:08:00.001-10:00

http://grandfiles.com/

-Matt

Great articles about gmail

2008-04-17T10:05:00.001-10:00

http://www.informationweek.com/news/internet/google/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=207400245&subSection=Hosted+Software

http://www.informationweek.com/blog/main/archives/2008/04/how_long_is_gma.html

-Matt

Very nice computer setup

2008-03-31T16:37:00.000-10:00

This guy spent some time on his setup...I am very impressed

http://www.13amp.org/pc/

-Matt

Did you know you are still paying for the Spanish American war?

2008-03-31T10:43:00.001-10:00

Link is here

-Matt

Heard the song from the game Portal yet?

2008-03-25T11:58:00.000-10:00

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Y6ljFaKRTrI

-Matt

Gas prices got you down?

2008-03-20T14:04:00.000-10:00

http://www.suburbanhousehunters.com/about/gas-prices/

Gret Link about Micrososft Speech Server

2008-03-19T10:13:00.001-10:00

http://gotspeech.net/blogs/marshallharrison/archive/2008/03/17/5-things-microsoft-must-do-so-ocs-2007-speech-server-can-grow.aspx

-Matt

Live Web Cams

2008-03-06T11:37:00.000-10:00

http://www.livenewscameras.com/

This site has links to live web cams all over the world.

You should check it out.

-Matt

You can tell an American didn't make this map

2008-02-15T14:37:00.004-10:00

Click for full size

You can tell an American did not make this map...if an American made this map, America would be in the center.

-Matt

What I want from Apple

2008-02-15T13:55:00.004-10:00

Dear Apple,

I have $1,500 I would like to give you.

I might not be your typical customer, I happen to think what is special about a Mac is the software, not the hardware. I know Mr. Jobs insists that Apple is a hardware company, but I like the software.

At home I have a dual core Mac Mini because I got tired of fixing all the issues my wife got herself into when she tried to do anything. Unfortunately the Mac Mini does not have the power for the HD editing I want to do with Final Cut Express; let alone dual monitors.

I would like to pay $1,500 for a Mac Pro Jr. The Mac Mini & iMac use notebook processors, the Mac Pro uses server processors. I would like you to create a computer that has work station parts and processors.

Thank you for recommending the iMac but I already have screens I am very happy with. I also would like to be able to have a decent video card and additional hard drives.

I do not need a case as 'fancy' as the Mac Pro, nor do I need aluminum. I also will need to juice up the RAM and add hard drives so $2,300 for a Mac Pro is too much..not to mention all the space it needs.

I challenge you to make a case that is easy to access, strong, has room for expansion, and attractive. It is OK if it is beige and has parts that are plastic. I am more interested in the insides & the software, not the wrapping.

Please let me know,
Matt

Want a free shirt?

2008-02-14T16:07:00.001-10:00

http://www.microsoft.com/australia/vistafacts/fact.aspx?page=confirm

Just answer some questions about Vista & they will send you a free polo shirt.

-Matt

Just passed Exchange exam 70-237

2008-02-14T10:34:00.001-10:00

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/exams/70-237.mspx

It was a bit easier than I expected. I didn't have a lot of experience with Exchange 2003 and a lot of the questions dealt with upgrading from a 2003 to a 2008 environment.

-Matt

Even more fun stuff

2008-02-13T09:51:00.000-10:00

Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard?

Why do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are flat?

Why do banks charge a fee on "insufficient funds" when they know there is not enough?

Why do Kamikaze pilots wear helmets?

Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?

Whose idea was it to put an "S" in the word "lisp"?

What is the speed of darkness?

Why is it that people say they "slept like a baby" when babies wake up every two hours?

If the temperature is zero outside today and it's going to be twice as cold tomorrow, how cold will it be?

Do married people live longer than single ones or does it only seem longer?

How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage?

Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then put money in binoculars to look at things on the ground?

Did you ever stop and wonder......

Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, "I think I’ll squeeze these pink dangly things here, and drink whatever comes out?"

Who was the first person to say, "See that chicken there... I'm gonna eat the next thing that comes outta its bum."

Why do toasters always have a setting so high that could burn the toast to a horrible crisp, which no decent human being would eat?

Why is there a light in the fridge and not in the freezer?

Why do people point to their wrist when asking for the time, but don't point to their bum when they ask where the bathroom is?

Why does your Obstetrician, Gynaecologist leave the room when you get undressed if they are going to look up there anyway?

Why does Goofy stand erect while Pluto remains on all fours? They're both dogs!

If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests?

If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, then what is baby oil made from?

If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons?

Why do the Alphabet song and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star have the same tune?

Stop singing and read on……. Yes, it caught me too!

Do illiterate people get the full effect of Alphabet Soup?

Did you ever notice that when you blow in a dog's face, he gets mad at you, but when you take him on a car ride, he sticks his head out the window?

Does pushing the elevator button more than once make it arrive faster?

-Matt

Rules from men to Women

2008-02-12T12:12:00.000-10:00

Found this floating around the net:

We always hear "the rules" from the female side. Now here are the rules
from the male side. These are our rules! Please note ... these are
all numbered '1' ON PURPOSE!

1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You're a big girl. If it's up, put
it down. We need it up, you need it down. You don't hear us
complaining about you leaving it down.

1. Shopping is NOT a sport. And no, we are never going to think of
it that way.

1. Crying is blackmail.

1. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one: Subtle hints
do not work! Strong hints do not work! Obvious hints do not work! Just say it!

1. Yes, and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.

1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it.
That's what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.

1. A headache that lasts for 17 months is a problem. See a doctor.

1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument.
In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 days.

1. If you won't dress like the Victoria's Secret girls, don't expect
us to act like soap opera guys.

1. If you think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us.

1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways, and one of the
ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one.

1. You can either ask us to do something or tell us how you want it
done. Not both. If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.

1. Whenever possible, please say whatever you have to say
during commercials.

1. Christopher Columbus did not need directions and neither do we.

1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings. Peach,
for example, is a fruit, not a color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have
no idea what mauve is.

1. If it itches, it will be scratched. We do that.

1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," we will act
like nothing's wrong. We know you are lying, but it is just not worth
the hassle.

1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an
answer you don't want to hear.

1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine.
Really.

1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared
to discuss such topics as baseball, the shotgun formation, or monster
trucks.

1. You have enough clothes.

1. You have too many shoes.

1. I am in shape. Round is a shape.

1. Thank you for reading this; Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the
couch tonight, but did you know men really don't mind that, it's like
camping.

-Matt

Hosted Exchange Unified Messaging

2008-02-10T20:18:00.000-10:00

Makai Communications is offering Hosted Exchange 2007. They offer Unified Messaging Exchange 2007.

The website is http://www.makaicom.com

-Matt

Check out this USB drive

2008-02-07T16:51:00.001-10:00

Check out this USB stick....It gets bigger the more data you put on it!

Gotta have one!

-Matt

Apple can get back to work

2008-02-07T09:51:00.000-10:00

I am glad Mr. Jobs got the MacBook Air out of his system. In my view
this is a return of the old Steve, when he got fired. The old Steve
put form over function. What brought Apple market share were devices
that sacrificed form for function, the iMac & the iPod.

The Air reminds me of two other products, the $100 leather iPod holder
and the iBoomboox or what ever it was called.

With the inevitable failure, unless there are huge changes, of the
Air, he can lead the company back to producing meaningful products.

Almost all the products could use a refresh, but c'mon, how long has
it been since the displays were updated?

-Matt

How to make your own ghost

2008-02-06T10:30:00.001-10:00

This website shows you how to make your own ghost.

It looks really cool!

http://www.wackyarchives.com/offbeat/easy-do-it-yourself-ghost.html

-Matt

I guess the world is going to end

2008-01-30T17:02:00.000-10:00

http://theywarned.us/

We only have about 4 years....bummer

-Matt

Cheeseburger in a can?

2008-01-30T12:32:00.000-10:00

I really have a problem with someone that would even fake something like this.

Cheeseburger in a can

My two favorite foods...Cheeseburgers and Pizza.

-Matt

Great list of free Mac OSX apps

2008-01-30T12:31:00.000-10:00

http://macapper.com/2008/01/10/mac-os-x-freeware-list/

I use at least 50% of them at home.

-Matt