Very cool job search integrated with Google Maps.

Not sure about the completeness of their data, since it only shows 1 job available in 92009 zip code.

Google Job Search

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According to this article, we are finally getting rid of Adelphia cable company here in Carlsbad, CA.

Hopefully as early as this summer, Time Warner is going to take over as the cable provider for the city. Apparently the offer the
Explorer 8000HD device which seems to be a dual tuner, HD DVR, much like the Moxi that Adelphia provides.

Some other cool features:
output in any of 480p, 720p, 1080i
PIP for any 2 sources (either recorded or live tv)

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I recently repaved my machine, and so had a fresh install of Firefox (1.5). Windows Media files would not play "inline" in the browser - I would just get the "missing plugin" icon.

The page below has a detailed description of the issues, what to check etc.
Step-By-Step Guide: Embedded Windows Media in Firefox - MozillaZine Forums

Quick answer:
"about:plugins" shows the current FF plugins. You should have "Windows Media Player Plug-in" listed.

If you don't, start here to get the plugin from MS.
Windows Media Player Plug-in for Netscape Navigator

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A dude at work was talking about this open source alternative (sourceforge) to windows media center.

MediaPortal - the Open Source Mediacenter!

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BetaNews | Interview: A Look Inside Paint.NET

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There is TONS of talk about Origami (supposedly a handheld device running tablet PC Windows) these days. Here's an article that says things will be revealed at some trade show in Germany March 9-15.

The Origami Project

BBC NEWS | Technology | Origami gadget to debut at Cebit

The semi-famous Kevin Woodotoh blog about the latest info.

(3/7/06 update) A pic of the mobile device.

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MS Word docs that have track changes obviously have previously removed text still embedded in the doc. Apparently there are other situations that cause obsolete data to remain in the doc (fast save, personal user info, etc)

Remove hidden data in Microsoft Word documents

And here's a tool from MS to remove hidden data.

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Today I helped bring my college buddy's Dell laptop back from a BSOD (corrupt registry). I had to reinstall Windows to another directory, just to be able to boot the machine, and get the data off the HD.

Anyway, then I had to hassle with Dell to find what drivers I needed for her machine. Turns out, given a service tag number, you can get the list of original hardware that you bought.

So...here is mine, for future reference:
Service Tag: 8SMM071
Purchased: 3/25/2005
Inspiron 6000
Pentium M 1.86 GHz, 533 FSB
1 GB RAM
60 GB HD
Video Card: 6000 (?) 128 MB (ATI Mobility Radeon x300)
Broadcom 440x 10/100 integrated ethernet controller
Intel Pro/Wireless 2200BG Wireless Network

Original System Configuration

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Buy the SanDisk 128MB TransFlash Memory (SDQCJP-128-A10) and other SD-MMC Memory Cards at circuitcity.com

... $5 after rebate and in-store pickup

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