Adventures in the Lone Star State

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Texas Longhorn?

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So, I received a new Gateway tablet PC yesterday and I have been installing the latest software (including Microsoft Vista—I have a MSDNAA copy). I have been burning ISOs and storing them in one of my DVD cases. Well, this particular case has you tear out perforated pieces that happen to look like the Texas [...]

Apple Computer Update

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I was just reading this blog about Apple and I thought it may be interesting to comment on. It talks about some lawsuits currently plaguing Apple. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes wonders if a monopoly suit against Apple is a good thing. I would like to be able to use my iPod without having to use iTunes. An [...]

Apple Computer

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Summary: Why I hate (and love) Apple Computer.
I’m in the process of putting all my CDs into my iTunes library. Why you may ask? I actually have several of these CDs in my iTunes library, but since I reformatted my laptop a couple of weeks ago, I haven’t put them back on. My primary reason [...]

Home Improvement - Part 2

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Well, my home improvement has come to a close. The table extensions were stained two times and the table top was stained three times because it needed a little extra TLC.
Here’s a shot of the table as it was drying.
Overall, I think the project was a success. Does the look perfect? No, but it does [...]

New Blogger

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OK, I was trying to post last night (see Home Improvement post) and I was having all sorts of trouble. I recently *upgraded* to the new Blogger (out of beta). I figured that it wouldn’t be a big deal, right? Well, I was sorely mistaken. First, the Word add-in (used to post blogs from Microsoft [...]

Home Improvement - Part 1

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So, it’s a late Tuesday night (or early Wednesday morning) and I can’t sleep. Maybe that’s what I get for going to the gym around 9:30 tonight. My mind’s running and I can’t turn it off. Today was an interesting day. I am currently in the middle of my first *major* home improvement project. OK, [...]

Popular New Year Resolutions

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So, a friend of mine spoke about new year resolutions and got me thinking. I believe he used the list found on About.com:

Spend more time with family & friends
Fit in fitness
Tame the bulge
Quit smoking
Enjoy life more
Quit drinking
Get out of debt
Learn something new
Help others
Get organized

Here are lists compiled by the U.S. government and a lesser-known site. [...]