It's time to start watching "24" again
I fell off the "24" bandwagon when "Heroes" premiered a couple years ago, but it looks like they're getting back to their roots now. "WHAT'S THE TARGET?!!" -- classic Jack Bauer-loudspeak.
If I like it, you'll know. If I hate it, you'll REALLY know.
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How To Create A Google Reader Client Using Fluid
A few months ago, I wrote about my undying love for Google's RSS Reader application. Up until just a few days ago, I was content with popping open a browser, dialing up Google Reader, and perusing my feeds. With well over a 100 feeds, I rarely encountered an instance where I didn't have something new waiting for me. However, I've always lamented the fact that I had no reliable method to be notified when Google Reader had new feeds waiting for me.
That all changed this past Sunday when I took Fluid for a spin. Fluid allows you to create Site-Specific Browsers (SSBs), which in my case, gave me the ability to create a browser that ONLY rendered the Google Reader website. On the surface, that doesn't sound very interesting. However, as you can see in the screenshot above, after using a little CSS/JavaScript magic, I was able to turn my SSB into a full-fledged desktop client for Google Reader. The Fluid website has an excellent tutorial on how to go about building your own Google Reader client. If you follow the tutorial, you'll have *almost* everything you need to build your client. The things the tutorial lacks can be found below: 1. A great app needs a great dock icon. With that being said, Deviant-artist, "Jvstin", has created a fantastic icon set for Google Reader. You can search for other alternatives, but this one suited my needs quite well.2. The keyboard shortcuts are critical when navigating a series of RSS feeds. Thankfully, you can continue to use Google Reader's built-in keyboard shortcuts. I've included a screenshot of those commands, but you can always type "?" while using Google Reader to have the list pop-up. That should cover it. Try setting things up and post your results here. Enjoy!
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Glassbooth.org says I should vote for Obama. What about you?
I came across a pretty interesting website named glassbooth.org. In a nutshell, the site asks you to weight the issues that are important to you, asks a few "strongly agree/disagree" questions related to those issues, and then scores your answers. When it's all said and done, you'll have a rough idea which candidate has a similar perspective on those same issues.
As you can see in the screenshot below, Barack Obama and I agree about 76% of the time. Not surprisingly, John McCain isn't that far off either: we agree 65% of the time. And, rounding out the candidates, Green Party candidate, Cynthia McKinney and I also agree 65% of the time. Who knew?
I was able to generate my "score" in about 5 minutes and the end result gave me a good, high-level overview of the candidates and their stance on each of the issues. All in all, the site is worth a look. Take some time during a lunch break (or contribute to your share of "time theft") and then post results in the Comments section of this thread. Should be an interesting, albeit informal, way of seeing where everyone stands.
As you can see in the screenshot below, Barack Obama and I agree about 76% of the time. Not surprisingly, John McCain isn't that far off either: we agree 65% of the time. And, rounding out the candidates, Green Party candidate, Cynthia McKinney and I also agree 65% of the time. Who knew?
I was able to generate my "score" in about 5 minutes and the end result gave me a good, high-level overview of the candidates and their stance on each of the issues. All in all, the site is worth a look. Take some time during a lunch break (or contribute to your share of "time theft") and then post results in the Comments section of this thread. Should be an interesting, albeit informal, way of seeing where everyone stands.
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Fantastic Presidential resource: PolitiFact.com
If you're looking for a great resource to help you weed through the mud slinging coming from both the Obama and McCain camps, then check out PolitiFact.com. It has a great overview of each of the claims made by each candidate and includes a handy "Truth-o-Meter", which provides a detailed analysis of each claim. Some claims are surprisingly true (Obama DID ask for money for a $3 million overhead projector) and some are downright false (Obama has NOT voted 94 times for an increase in taxes or against tax cuts).
Make sure you check out the site before November 4th.
Make sure you check out the site before November 4th.
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Zach Galifianakis is vastly underrated
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Punch Out! is coming to the Wii!
Man, this brings back memories. Damn you Mike Tyson and your vicious left hook! Thank God for guys like Glass Joe and Piston Honda.
The new Punch Outt! is slated for a 2009 release. Time to start saving!
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