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Entries from June 2008

Spore Creature Creator

June 26th, 2008 · No Comments

I finally tried the Spore Creature Creator yesterday, and took a little movie. I then discovered the the software includes a mechanism to auto-upload videos to YouTube. Smart on their part. My first attempt is below.

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Tags: Tech

Further proof that XKCD knows too much

June 25th, 2008 · No Comments

We will most certainly not be disassembling her. I believe Amanda knows some ways to make sure a baby is working correctly, though.

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Tags: Parenting

Hearty Friday - Love Is Chemicals

June 20th, 2008 · No Comments

Love Is Chemicals

Originally uploaded by rick

Happy Friday everyone!

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Tags: Other

Napping Success

June 20th, 2008 · No Comments

After 43 folders linked to this guide to napping, I decided to give napping / siestas a try. I had been thinking about it anyway, especially now that I’m working from home and my schedule is pretty flexible.
I’ve tried almost every day this week, without success, until today. I finally felt myself drifting off and [...]

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Tags: Other

Firefox 3

June 19th, 2008 · No Comments

After checking my most important extensions for updates (most had them) for Firefox 3 compatibility, I took the plunge and upgraded to version 3.
So far it seems pretty snappy, though I’m not used to the new look.
If I hit any snags as I use it, I’ll update this page.

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Tags: Mac OS X · Tech