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Artificial Photosynthesizers Render Plants Obsolete (Take That, Nature!) →
Sign me up .. is it cheaper to buy and plant an apple tree or just buy a robot solar powered bush?
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Sound not working .. or is it just me?
Called in to fix a problem with a nice customer who ‘has tried everything to get the sound to work”. The volume was just muted in Windows. Showed how to correct that in first minute. Oops, is there anything else to fix? Well she had a long list of confusions, but mostly just needed to learn how to work the computer and/or windows itself.
How can such a user expect to safely navigate the treacherous open waters of the internet? A similar client got one of those “I’m from a company working with Microsoft and just need you to run this little program for me so I can ‘fix’ your computer for you” followed by “Oh no, you have a lots of virus problems, what is your banking information so we can fix that for you”! By then it was a bit too late. They already have full access remotely to your computer and could install pretty much anything. Even worse, the other computers in the house networked to that infected computer now are also vulnerable.
You may want to read this .. www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/jul/18/phone-scam-india-call-centres?CMP=twt_gu and also www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msname.aspx
Be careful out there!
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cci wireless - a new option for our area .. coming soon?
http://cciwireless.ca rep came by the Pharmacy last week to sell us on the option of a wireless internet. Apparently they are building new towers in Cardston and Magrath areas now. A bit more than the traditional providers, but available to many more who are just outside the reach of those providers. Is this something you may use?
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Cable Companies' A La Carte Plan Seems Like a Bait-and-Switch →
My 80 year old mother-in-law is considering switch from rabbit ears to cable or satellite (on her TV, eh). What is the best deal that she will be able to actually use? Stay tuned - we have choices: Shaw, Telus, Bell .. what will she end up with? I suggested she start with a month to month option for now till she decides. Signing up for a 3 year TV subscription plan is like buying into a 40 year home mortgage. Who wants that?
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The New Kindles: Which to Choose? →
Nothing available .. yet - but I love my Kindle 3 and the Kindle Fire looks promising at a very reasonable price .. need to get my hands on one to test (and play with).
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Happy Town of Magrath Celebrations 112th year (1899 - 2011) - waiting for the parade to start.
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Mormon missionaries in D.C. →
Watch the video! Elder Gregg Karren is from Magrath .. just back from his mission this past few weeks .. Yay our team.
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Night School?
A nice gentleman said he though I was in night school and how was I doing. Don’t know where that idea came from. I replied that there was little need to go to knight school, I didn’t look good in shining armor (clashes with my forehead) and I have no horse to ride. Hehe
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch
So there is a thunderstorm watch alert for tonight .. so .. what could you do about it .. other than watch it. All my surge protectors got a working out last week already, with power on an off 4 times on Monday alone. So far everything is still limping along. What would be nice is a house-wide UPS .. how much would that cost?
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Summer Soccer Camp Aug 8-12 in Raymond
Challenger Sports Summer Soccer Camp
Raymond Pitch Aug 8th-12th, 2011
11:00-12:00 First Kicks Ages 3-4 $80
9:00-10:30 Mini Soccer Ages 4-6 $94
9:00-12:00 Player Development Ages 6-19 $124
1:00-4:00 Player Development Ages 6-19 $124
9:00-4:00 Full Day Advanced Ages 6-19 $174Register online: www.challengersports.com or in person to: Tessa Wilde at 217 N 200 E Raymond, AB or by mail: Box 911 Raymond, AB T0K 2S0 w/check payable
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Family Emergency Planning
Are you ready for an emergency? Job loss, fire or flood, power outages? Individuals and Families are encouraged to prepare a simple emergency plan. Items to consider may include:
- Three-month supply of food that is part of your normal daily diet.
- Drinking water.
- Financial reserves.
- Longer-term supply of basic food items.
- Medication and first aid supplies.
- Clothing and bedding.
- Important documents.
- Ways to communicate with family following a disaster.
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Category 5 Technology TV
I like to watch Robbie Ferguson and friends answering online computer questions live each week at http://www.category5.tv/. He addresses any computer question, but often the questions focus on linux and open source options. I find it very informative.
If you are able, catch the live show each Tue at 5pm MST. Otherwise you can just watch at the website, on youtube, on miro, or itunes, or .. oh so many ways.
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Dotto Tech Radio Show
I like to listen in on Steve talking up all things tech .. at
Dotto Tech
A weekly radio show about all things technology related.
Live - Wednesdays at 6:00pm PST
CISL650AM In Vancouver
Streaming at http://dottotech.com
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HP7 part 2 tonight? →
My wife made me buy tickets for her to the big finale tonight. She likes to go to the opening nights, for some reason. I opted for the regular version vs the 3D .. how magical is that?
There were only 12 theater options that day .. however will we all get to see it?
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Everyone keeps chatting up google plus vs facebook. I would like to test it out .. but no soup for me yet.
