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Quick USB booting Ubuntu howto

Posted on August 26, 2009

(a bit of a self-repost)

download the ubuntu ISO

use unetbootin to copy/extract/make-bootable the ISO to a usb drive (get the windows version, as you'll likely be in windows when you do this):

boot to usb!

follow this to help with partitioning and resizing if necessary:

try not to break anything...

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When did Bronson Arroyo go insane?

Posted on August 13, 2009

At least he appears to like Steinbrenner... (that's a complement, right?)

"People don't own teams to lose money. If you ask any owner whether they would rather make $20 million and come in last place or lose $20 million and win a World Series, there's only one guy who honestly would take that championship: George Steinbrenner. Nobody else."

via Bronson Arroyo of Cincinnati Reds flouting MLB, union guidance on supplements - ESPN.

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Really, RIM? Which phone has the best multimedia experience? hmm…

Posted on August 11, 2009

I love my BlackBerry and all, but you guys are kidding, right?

RIM market research

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Wow, the new BlackBerry 8520 really is $48 at Walmart!

Posted on August 5, 2009

8520 search

Now why is T-mobile selling it for $129?

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Looking for local weather in your Google Calendar? Here’s how I do it.

Posted on August 4, 2009

If you're looking to have weather in your calendar, here's what I do with Google Calendar (which I sync to my BlackBerry with Google Sync):

  1. goto Weather Underground
  2. search for you local weather
  3. look for the ical link on the right hand side of the page, just below the top banner-ad
  4. right-click and copy the link location
  5. goto Google Calendar, click on Settings, then Calendars, then Import Calendar
  6. then click Add by URL, paste in your url, and click Add!

enjoy!

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My favorite quote from “Elf”

Posted on August 4, 2009

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Huge image of the trail mix I’m eating. Mmmmm…

Posted on August 3, 2009

Click it.  It's huge.  I really don't know why it's so big.

Also, it's good.  Quite good.

Sunny_Cranberry_Trail_Mix

Right from Target's Image Album site.

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Which watch?

Posted on July 29, 2009

So I've got a couple-few bucks burning a hole in my Amazon pocket...

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51eVbZmrJFL._SL500_AA280_.jpg
Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Exclusive Chronograph Canvas Strap Watch #AT0870-37
In Stock
Price: $135.00
Add to Cart
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Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Black Skyhawk Watch #JR3155-03E
4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
In Stock
Price: $197.50
Add to Cart
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Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Exclusive Chronograph Canvas Strap Watch #AT0870-02E
In Stock
Price: $135.00
Add to Cart
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/515ksz8xrSL._SL500_AA280_.jpg
Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Chronograph Canvas Watch #AT0200-05E
4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (90 customer reviews) 1 customer discussion
In Stock
Price: $129.00
Add to Cart

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is this

Posted on July 29, 2009

Getting anywhere?

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wow, I can’t believe this @threadless shirt is still available!

Posted on July 27, 2009

and for just $9!

"One Handprint Of Nature" - Nature, Cute, Abstract, Nerdy, Animals, Ecological T-shirt by Jojo R. Dabucol III.

@threadless shirt is still available!' st_url='http://www.norunningonthepooldeck.com/2009/07/27/wow-i-cant-believe-this-threadless-shirt-is-still-available/' displayText='ShareThis'>

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