Archive for June, 2005
Living in New Hampshire has been an interesting experience for the last five years. One of those interesting things is the state motto: Live Free or Die. This motto is expressed succinctly on the front of all [AAA][] TripTiks: “Seatbelts required in all states and provinces (except New Hampshire)” A few weeks ago I left […]
This graphics shows wy I like my cable modem and why I laugh when Verizon offers their high-speed 768k DSL.
I swear by that which is sacred to be a true friend and companion and to love you throughout our life together. I promise to give of myself fully, to you and our family, so that as individuals we may grow and create a joyous life-long experience together.
When writing [my AppleScripts](http://applescript.plaidcow.net/) I try to allow for enough flexibility for each user to set the script up to his/her liking, without requiring that all of the questions be answered each time the action is performed. In other words: saved preferences. In my latest scripts to be updated ([Rename Files][] and [Remove Missing Tracks][]), […]
I recently got an email claiming to be from [PayPal](https://paypal.com/) about a change in their terms of service. > PayPal has recently made several important changes to our User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Please read the new User Agreement and Privacy Policy, because they contain important information about your PayPal account, your rights as a […]
As is described in [this article][1] [[Google translation][2]], if you enable dynamic publishing of templates: You will get an error saving (at least some) templates: > Saving object failed: Update failed on SQL error You have an error in your SQL syntax. Check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right […]
In a fairly old [Dilbert](http://www.dilbert.com/) cartoon, Wally explains life to Asok: “Being required to wear a button saying ‘I’m Empowered’ is everything you need to know, wrapped up in one package.”
In an effort to clean some of the stuff off my desk, I am offering up three different CDs from Garth Brooks, all the original releases (ie, no Bonus Tracks), for the low price of $2 each (shipping included). * [Fresh Horses](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005176E/) * [No Fences](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005176A/) * [Ropin’ the Wind](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005176B/) Post a comment if you are […]
I was trying to install an un-named Safari add-on and found that the installer required administrator access, so I sent the company an email and asked them why. The reply came back in less than a day: > [Our program’s] components are installed at the system level, rather than the user level. Therefore, admin privileges […]
According to this email I got, Microsoft Windows “Longhorn Edition” is available now! With the price being less than $50, it would be a great time to upgrade now!