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31 May, 2007

Google launches Street View

Posted by: Dave In: Travel| Web

Google has recently launched a nifty Street View feature in their Google Maps product. This essentially gives the user a street level view of the surroundings. It’s very cool for finding landmarks if you are cartographically challenged and need a building or reference point to guide you.
Go to google maps and click [...]

29 May, 2007

Become a little more zen

Posted by: Dave In: Philosophy| Productivity

Here is an interesting blog post from Zen Habits. Not sure I agree with everything on the list, but a lot of them make sense. I happen to clash with large gaping sections, especially “lose weight” and “rise early.”  Wasn’t Buddha fat…er jolly?
Read the post here.
-Dave

25 May, 2007

An early start on the weekend

Posted by: Dave In: Food & Drink| Misc

I got out of work a little early today to get a jump on the weekend.  I had some happy hour drinks with the design team at the Tex/Mex bar and grill across the street from work.  Then Justine and I went out to Terlingua, our favorite tex/mex restaurant within walking distance.  Dinner and [...]

24 May, 2007

Don’t Panic

Posted by: Dave In: Books

Hey folks, don’t panic.  Tomorrow’s Towel Day.  If you are able, wear a robe tomorrow in honor of uncle Doug.  Then kick back and have something to drink.
-Dave

22 May, 2007

My precious part duex

Posted by: Dave In: Apple| Technology

I stayed up until midnight last night noodling around with my new laptop. Justine is usually my egg timer for when I’ve been in front of the computer too long. Most nights she wanders into the office and reminds me that I should go to bed at some point.
Last night she left me [...]

21 May, 2007

Me loves the precious

Posted by: Dave In: Apple

I am in the process of installing Adobe CS3 into my brand spanking new MacBook Pro tonight.  It is possibly the most beautiful piece of hardware I have ever purchased.  I am looking forward to exploring all the cool things it can do.
More excitement to come.
-Dave

20 May, 2007

Radio controlled Daleks

Posted by: Dave In: Gadgets| TV

This is of interest to approximately three of my friends and most likely stupid for everyone else.  Check it out:
RADIO CONTROLLED DALEKS!
Ok, my excitement has already subsided.
-Dave

Walter Isaacson’s new Einstein biography is pretty good so far. It’s a gigantic 700 page tome that I have just started to read last weekend. I’m hoping the physics (when I get to that section) will be easily digestible for someone like myself who doesn’t have a professional background in the hard sciences.
I’m [...]

15 May, 2007

Jerry Falwell, stagger, stagger, THUD.

Posted by: Dave In: Current Affairs

I wonder what Satan has him doing these days?
[poll=4]
-Dave

14 May, 2007

When the metal ones decide to come for you

Posted by: Dave In: Film| Humor

From MaximumFun.org



  • Nathan: Pretty awesome. I wonder how much time and money was spent on that? Was this guy's[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxKtZmQgxrI]video linked on here
  • Jim Thompson: Brilliant!
  • Nathan: It's unpossible! ...and no, that's not a caption. It's like staring at the sun.
  • Nathan: He is in need of an Amish hat.
  • Christi Black: I have one of these little tools and it's very functional... I love it =D
  • Dave: Thanks, John! We're having a relaxing weekend strolling around Taos. I love this part of the country. So peaceful and beautiful.
  • John Uselding: Happy birthday Dave! Have a great time in NM.
  • AwesomeGuy: Kurt Cobain Is The Best Singer In History! OMG! LIKE TOTALLY!
  • Scott: So... I'm supposed to stand somewhere *else* and "masterbate"?
  • TDH: Photoshop by someone who can't spell, no less.

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