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Deserved Site Reads...

Here I will do something new. A quick post listing deserved websites that I found interesting as I browsed the net today. So without furter a do...

Unix Tips and Tricks
Ipod Wizard (customize your ipod to your liking)
30 Things you didn't know about the Tech Guy at work (none of these are me)
Firefox 2.0 predicted features
99 Windows XP Performance Tips

A geek way of Diabetes management

If you haven't read my previous post I am diabetic. I have recently acquired the FreeStyle Flash glucose meter. The coolest part is that you can register and use their CoPilot service! Here you can log on from any pc with an Internet connection, connect the data transfer cable from your meter and transfer readings to your account. The only requirement is a Java Applet installation (login required). You setup your doctor's access to the site so that he can monitor your progress as well as have reports automatically emailed to him. The amount of information you can provide is near limitless! Exercise, food intake, medications, and many more activities can be recorded and explained as well. I believe it to be the most complete management system out there now. If you are diabetic I would encourage you to check it out and get your doctor more detailed information that he can use to help you maintain your blood sugar!

Wow - Look at what Comcast is doing!

Comcast is upping broadband speeds at no charge!

Yes Huntsville, AL is in the list of cities recieveing the upgrade from 3Mbs/256k to 4Mbs/384k

Do you think Knology, Charter Communications or any of the other cable companies will follow suit and offer the same upgrade soon?

Note: they even have already had a $10/mo option for 4Mbs/384k so this upgrade will increase those customer's speed to 6Mbs/768k at no additional charge!

Superbowl!

Well it's on now! Lets see if they show this commercial first. Now for the kick off!!!

Note: I am behind with the convienence of TiVo. So if something happens (wardrobe malfunction wise) tonight I am ready to burn to DVD for posterity!!!

Eagles to recieve the kickoff - Blitz ohh - Eagles loose ball - Patriots have it! (I used to make those plays in highschool ahh the novelty!) umm wasn't that a fumble? Appearently they reviewed and Eagles retain the ball --- (if I havn't said yet I am for the Patriots. oh well the night is still young.) I seen something like the Olympus on TechTV's Kevin Rose coverage of CES I want one :-)

Way to go GoDaddy - at least the first real commercial (left pane) entertainment so far! My girlfriend who is also live blogging the SuperBowl notes that the girl on the page is wearing her turtleneck sweater.

Eagles knocking on the door at Patriots end zone but alas a QB sack saves the day and a pick off in the end zone by Patriots re energizes --- oh a flag illegal contact... well come on guys you've lost two good plays on penalties so far! Now you guys got it right - A Pick Off without a penalty! Patriots have the ball!

Never give your cellphone number to a customer! I have made this mistake! Come on it's freaking Superbowl Sunday and the game is on! Thank God for TiVo. Don't get me wrong I believe in customer service and would completly drop the game to bring a mission critical server back up for a company. I pride myself in being the guy to call in an emergency! Why is this guy worrying about his home computer with a virus? I told him the proper steps - 1. unplug any network cable / wifi card... 2. boot your antivirus CD (insert: get one if you don't have one!) - 3. Suggest waiting until tomarrow and bringing it in my shop. (I've done my part) Given, he does have a business that I have saved the day for before but this type of response doesn't extend to home computers. Especially if your asking for price breaks during the process too!!!

Now here I am 20min behind the game and finally seen the Philly score - Go Cory Dillan!!! My coach always said the key to the game is "put your head down and keep those legs pumping"... Oh Tom Brady - what did you slip? Turnover! come on we were going to score!

2 minute till half time... Patriots are on 1st and goal! Note: we were disscussing that we have not seen any of the turf camera shots.

TouchDown!!!!! Patriots - now we won't go to the locker room behind!!!

I'm back - I cooked out hamburgers and she cooked peppers and mushrooms during half time...

TouchDown!!!!! Patriots - holding called - defensive holding - denied of course!
14-7 Patriots!

Now for a good commercial - Ameriquest

Eagles answer with McNabb touchdown pass - here the disscussion notes it costs 2.4 million for a 30 sec spot for the SuperBowl this year and --- Most interesting - this game may very well go into OT!
14-14 Even!

End of 3rd Quarter and we have a winner! No the Eagles didn't forfit the game! My girlfriend just won $75 on her work's SuperBowl Poll --- Needless to say I am proud of her -- I recieved threats that I shouldn't win anything this year because I won $135 last year but not the same luck for me this year :-(

Patriots just scored again. Cory Dillan's gift!
21-14 Patriots!

Patriots opting not to go for it 4th and goal - good play call I agree - get the 3 points - the 22 yard field goal is good!
24-14 Patriots!

Oh oh... Eagles in Patriot's teritory - Terrell Owens - but look now! Teddy Brewsky intercepts (my girlfriend likes him) as she notes at 6:30pm on her 1st Quarter post. Should I be jealous?

2:00 minute warning... But the Eagles won't go down with a fight - Greg Lewis catches a touchdown pass for another 6 points and wth an extra point makes it a 3 point game - how far was that pass?
24-21 Patriots!!!! - Eagles to onside kick hoping to get the ball...

Is 1:47 an amount of time for the Eagles that didn't get the onside kick to get the ball back and score / field goal? Possible sending us into OT?

Patriots to punt on 4th down to make up some yardage that they didn't gain during possession. Eagles stuck after the punt taking a Patriot's bounce - throwing out of the end zone and didn't go anywhere.

Harrison Intercepts and seals the fate of the Eagles!!!!!

Patriots Win 24-21 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dion Branch got MVP deservingly in my opinion. 11 Receptions for 133 yards!

Update: I've found a great site with all the SuperBowl Commercials!!! They note some commercials the SuperBowl wouldn't air under "Other Banned Ads" some good stuff there... including this commercial.

Maybe my wishes can come true!

It looks like my wishlist for TiVo may come true after all. In a move to improve the TiVo experience yet again TiVo is about to release a SDK (Software Development Kit). TiVo Desktop replacements like JavaHMO are nothing new but what will programmers do with this SDK? Look for TiVo to become more than just a PVR in the comming future!

Let the programming dogs out!! woof!! wooff! --- let the geeks out woof... woof... What will they do with this SDK?