Guess what - it can not be patched as far as I can tell ;) It also has a few software vulnerabilities. Fun things you can do with a Jura coffee maker:These images make me motion sick .. if I have to look at them a minute longer I got’s to puke.
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 | The Interlock The ultimate hand-hold. Confucious once said, "the truest sign of love is whether or not your finger pits touch when you hold hands." He also said "you will probably stop watching The Simpsons after the 9th season," so you know he's wise as hell. |
 | The Bread Basket You're committed, but you're not having sex. Why? Because this hand-hold is lame. Stop holding hands like a grandmother. And if you're dating your grandmother, well, then, I guess it's okay. But YIKES. |
 | 2 in the Pink A single-digit hand-hold, really? That's the best you can do? This isn't a teenage girl hand-slapping game. Claim that hand! Claim it like Sacajawea claimed the Louisiana Purchase! Right? |
 | The Chinese Greeting What the f*ck are you doing? Do you even know how to hold hands? This must be so uncomfortable for both of you, seriously. Just stop it. Stop everything. |
Seattle Post Intelligencer:
* Work the numbers. Success in your full-time eBay business requires it to consistently generate enough cash flow to pay a healthy salary, health care insurance, payroll taxes, disability insurance and contribute to a retirement fund. You should be able to determine the amount of sales volume that can minimally reach these objectives. Is demand for your products large enough to support full-time expenses?
* Set high standards. In addition to earning a steady income plus benefits, there is another compensation component that is too often overlooked by startup entrepreneurs. Smart entrepreneurs like yourself can work long hours at a business that can generate a steady income, or they can wait until they find an opportunity that can provide a healthy income plus the rewards of owning a business that has tangible value in the marketplace. Are you building a business that one day can be sold off at a nifty profit? Are you building proprietary customer lists, products, a respected brand name or other business attributes that have value even if you are not running the business? In short, don’t short-change your earning potential by setting expectations too low for your entrepreneurial career.
* Look ahead. I frequently run across 20-something entrepreneurs who earn more at their businesses than their friends do in salaried employment. But this can change in 10 or so years as salaried workers advance their compensation and career stature. Will your business keep pace in providing you with growing income and professional career satisfaction?
* Upgrade your day job. Just because you dislike your current day job, doesn’t mean that all salaried employment is joyless. If the economics of your part-time endeavor don’t warrant full-time dedication, then it’s time to update your resume and aggressively look for a more satisfying job. In your longer letter you noted that you are an eBay Silver Power Seller. Your achievements on eBay, plus your work ethic, sales skills and opportunistic nature are highly desirable qualities to top employers.
* Start up with strength. If you decide to work full time at your business, resist the temptation to be impulsive. Strengthen your personal financial position by cleaning up all credit card debt and boosting your credit score. If you ever need a small business loan, your credit score will influence lender decisions and interest rates. Investigate the costs of private health insurance versus the costs and terms of your employer’s COBRA plan. Lastly, save some rainy day money. Divide your savings into funds for your business and funds for personal needs.
Times Colonist:
Burt Hill always knew he wanted to be a barber, not a stylist. The 31-year-old, who is one of Victoria’s youngest barbers, liked cutting hair quickly, expertly and without fuss. Salons’ longer wait times and focus on styling hair, hands and sometimes even feet didn’t appeal to him.
‘From the day I entered school, I knew I wanted to be a barber,’ said Hill, who owns Burt’s Barbershop on Menzies Street. ‘I remember, I was the only one in my class.’
Despite strong business, barbershops like Hill’s are growing increasingly rare in Greater Victoria. Barbers say their numbers have dwindled over the past decade as baby boomers retire and young male hairdressers head to salons.
‘I can see a lot of barbershops dying in Victoria and nobody taking them over,’ Hill said. ‘The numbers are definitely dropping.’
Exact figures are not available, but most barbers estimate the number of total shops in Greater Victoria has dropped between 10 and 30% over the past decade. And while business remains steady for the businesses still open, they’re catering to an increasingly aging clientele.
‘It’s about 95% men,’ Hill said. ‘A lot of them are older. They grew up with barbershops, though I get young ones too.’ Read full story.
AchievementRadio:
A business school in a box is definitely the quickest, easiest and most reliable way to learn how to start a home based business. If you want to access the very best small business knowledge center money can buy and successfully operate your home based small business, then you should avoid investing in traditional business schools.
Local trade and vocational institutions, community or regional colleges and universities and even secondary schools offer night time and other nontraditional forms of training classes for adults. Think about it - many of these local programs were designed to help home based small business and craft business community.
As an added benefit, those forums offer many options for satisfying one or more of the top priorities of entrepreneurs wishing to learn more about their industry and advance their careers.
Even with all that support, the first thing you have to learn is how to start a home based business. Aspiring owners need more convenient forms of supplementary educational resources to help them develop their business domain knowledge.
That’s where the business school in a box can serve you your needs. A few top business schools are already providing or considering support for the home based business entrepreneur. We see online business school offerings gaining momentum with ever-increasing velocity.
Electronista goes rummaging through the license agreement of iPhone’s SDK and comes up with this clause restricting allowed uses of the included location-based APIs:
Applications [that use location-based APIs] may not be designed or marketed for real time route guidance; automatic or autonomous control of vehicles, aircraft, or other mechanical devices; dispatch or fleet management; or emergency or life-saving purposes.
The blog then goes on to speculate that this may be a way for Apple to prevent rivals from building navigation software for the iPhone.
That clause sounded very familiar, however. In fact, it is nearly equivalent to a clause in the Google Earth license agreement and the Google Maps API terms of service:
You may not use the Service with any products, systems, or applications installed or otherwise connected to or in communication with vehicles for or in connection with: (a) real time route guidance (including without limitation, turn-by-turn route guidance and other routing that is enabled through the use of a sensor); (b) any systems or functions for automatic or autonomous control of vehicle behavior; or (c) dispatch, fleet management or similar applications.
Their similarity prompted me to suspect that perhaps there is a regulatory cause for such clauses, rather than an attempt to stifle competition (which frankly, makes no sense, not for Google and certainly not for Apple, which is invested in making the platform a success. It would as nonsensical as prohibiting video editing applications on Mac OS X to protect Final Cut Pro.)
After some asking around, however, it’s been suggested that there are two other reasons why a clause restricting the use of mapping tools might find itself in a license agreement:
Of those two mooted reasons, I prefer the first, because the iPhone is a platform, not a dataset. Location-based iPhone networking application Loopt, demoed at the launch of the new iPhone, uses Microsoft Virtual Earth data, and surely that map is not governed by the Google Maps terms of use.
In sum, Apple doesn’t want to get sued for people with iPhones doing dumb, dangerous or daring things, such as flying one’s ultralight using an iPhone autopilot. (I’d really like to see somebody try that, though:-)
When I got the press materials, I knew I had to check out the KylinTV. This is a first-of-its-kind offering that puts current Chinese TV programming in your living room no matter where you are on the globe. It's all delivered via the Web, but here's the sweet part--you don't need a computer to access the content. Everything happens in the KylinTV box, all you need to do is supply a broadband connection and a TV.
I opened the package and found something that looked remarkably similar to a cable TV box, a bright yellow set-top box with a remote control. A broadband Internet connection is required as the input to the set-top box, and the output goes directly to a television. Any cable modem, Verizon FIOS, or DSL line that can provide a link faster than 750 Kbps will do.
This lightweight, portable cardboard table aims to assist on-the-go creative types like designers and students, who are often limited to work on low desks or floors. Made by Sruli Recht from flatpack cardboard pieces, this lightweight, sturdy design offers creatives an ergonomic plane on which to cut, fold, draft or design. Adding even more appeal to this smart and useful design, the table is biodegradable and can easily be folded up to pack into a portable carrier.
1. Each evening or morning before you start your day, make a short list of your intentions (the result and feeling of something you want) for the day and by each, write the related to do's for that day. Try to keep your list to 5 intentions. Consciously choose what you will do and what you will not do. Keep a different list of what you will review for inclusion on other days.2. List only what you really expect to do that day. As other things come to mind, write them on a separate list. By putting these items on a separate list, you are creating the space to be in the moment with each of your day's priorities. Review that list as you plan for the next day and determine how they fit in to your plans. Give yourself some down time, enjoy your successes at the end of the day.
3. Give yourself meaningful blocks of uninterrupted time to focus on each intention. Turn OFF technology each day during those blocks and focus on your intentions.
4. At home, be clear about what technology you'll use and where. Computer in the kitchen? Maybe not. A friend of mine just removed the computer from her kitchen and said she is now far less likely to stop to constantly check email or news. In the kitchen, she pays attention to her family and prepares food. Sometimes they do group family activities at the kitchen table. When she heads into her office to work on her computer, her children know not to disturb her while she works.
Bob Moog, famous for his eponymous synthesizers, can now add "guitar god" to his credentials. Moog's new creation? A guitar with infinite sustain.
For non-musicians, sustain is a musical effect that prolongs a note's resonance. Previously, musicians were only able to get infinite sustain from special amp and pedal effects. Now, they can produce the effect right on the Moog Guitar Paul Vo Edition. The best part is that this is not a MIDI guitar: It's a real, fully functional electric guitar. (It looks similar to a Fender Stratocaster, a guitar well loved by musicians of all skill levels.
USB 2.0 compatible, it's available in five different colors: pink, chocolate, black, blue, and white. Aside from its capability to read various audio formats, the device also has an integrated FM radio, SRS WOW, equalizer, and voice recording functionalities. The iRiver Volcano T7 has a price tag of $77 for the 4GB version and $54 for the 2GB version, at least in Europe.
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Keith says:
I'm a regular Boing Boing reader. Here's something that's kinda strange, maybe you can help. Here's a link to a picture of my tongue. Perhaps other Boing Boing readers can help me out.I've had these things hanging under my tongue all my life. Only recently have they been bothering me. I've been accidentally biting them and/or getting them caught on my lower teeth. It hurts a lot when this happens. Nobody else I know has these, except for my 5-year-old son; I figure it's genetic. As an adoptee though, I have limited access to my genetic history. My birth mother says that she doesn't have these. Anyone out there have these? Anyone have them removed? I searched Gray's Anatomy online, and of course have googled, but haven't found anything on this. Any tips or information would be appreciated.
Anyway, if you could post this, cool, I'd like to hear what others have to say about it.
This is so exciting - after a year of waiting I finally have a date when I can get my gadget horny fingers on an iPhone. And even cooler it’s the new iPhone 3G.
Oh, I just peed myself.
May I introduce the new iPhone 3G:
The information I had before about the launch date in Spain was wrong - it’s July 11th now. Oh well I can wait. Here are some more images:
Source and more information on: Engadget
All Business:
1. Medical and legal transcription. If you have transcription skills and the necessary equipment, you can easily work from home for a variety of different companies. Check local community colleges or online for transcription training courses.
2. Medical claims billing. This industry is one of the most popular work-from-home businesses - so much so that suspect companies have been popping up on the Internet and in classified advertisements. eLearners.com can help you locate transcription training courses online.
3. Accounting. There are many franchises and opportunities available for certified public accountants. If you are interested in getting certified, take a look at the Web site of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants for information on specific state requirements.
4. Web design. If you can design quality Web sites, consider turning your skills into a home-based business. Although the software and hardware costs can be steep, good Web designers tend to be well-compensated for their efforts.
5. Desktop publishing. Do you have a creative flair for putting together brochures and newsletters? You can offer your own desktop publishing services to other small businesses. Software can be expensive, so make sure to give applications a trial run or take a course before investing in one.
(Review) - Hardy Heron, a new version of Ubuntu, was announced a little while ago, and the features for this release of Ubuntu are actually rather compelling to me. Because Gutsy only wowed me on two levels - a better wireless stack and the inclusion of tracker by default, here’s some of what I would like to see with Heron.
Fix Evolution Or Provide An Older Non-Broken Release. As you can see here, the POP server bug will not very likely be fixed anytime soon. Granted, the program works, be it in a 'craptastic' fashion, but send/receive does work at some level. Now, here is the really sad thing, it looks like the next release will likely be dependent on this work-a-round."Move all your mails from the inbox to another folder. Then close Evolution. Goto ~/.evolution/mail/local/ and remove all files beginning with Inbox (in my case there were six files). Now you can start Evolution again and move the mails back to the inbox. The bug disappeared."
Ubuntu Stealing Linux Thunder?
Nothing says "enterprise-ready" like having to use a failing default e-mail program. At the same time, big thanks to the person who figured out a solid workaround!
Working Wireless Anyone? Before flaming me, let me be clear. There is a working wireless chipset with RaLink and Intel options already; however, everything else (including Atheros, in some cases) is a crapshoot with the Ubuntu distro. So it will be interesting to see Canonical grow enough commonsense to partner with various vendors.
I doubt it will happen, since they are already in a partnership with Dell, among others, but it would be a good idea.
Improved Power Management. Suspend and hibernate has generally been laughable with Linux in general. Unlike the wireless issues, power management issues with Linux are not something that can be easily avoided by simply dropping $20-$50 on a replacement product. Hopefully, we will see improvements with this in the near future, but I doubt it considering how it is not seen as "critical."
Firestarter By Default? Despite news on bringing some sort of GUI for iptables, I seriously question whether or not this will happen in the next Ubuntu release. As of right now, it has not been started. But if this does actually happen, I believe that it will give Ubuntu a competitive edge as other beginner-friendly distributions already provide this functionality by default. Last time I checked, Simply Mepis, using the KDE desktop, had a firewall running on the Live CD. Unlike other security tools, using a firewall is just commonsense for any platform.
Ubuntu Stealing Linux Thunder?
Ubuntu's Priorities Continue to "Unimpress." Settle on supporting a couple of ready-to-go Linux-ready wireless vendors (they do exist), repair the mess that is power management and for the love of Pete, start thinking like the end user - not like a bunch of developers. I realize that statement may sound a bit foreign, but I would point out that unlike its closed source counterparts, beginner-friendly Linux distributions are seriously hurting in giving the casual user what they want. What is even more unfortunate, with the exception of power management, is providing some kind of consistency with wireless capabilities on Linux.
Support Broadcom and other problem chipsets if you must, but stop putting so much wasted emphasis on it as natively supported chipsets are considered as next best alternatives, and unfairly so. If people want to use Linux wirelessly, fine, stop supporting Made for Windows hardware.
Provide the user a choice - have at it with NDISWrapper and Broadcom, or really pour your development time into native wireless drivers and the few vendors that sell them.
This specific bout was for territory control (access to Old Tarantia's sewer system, to be precise), but the exchange of blows and snide remarks is hardly a unique scenario in Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures. Player-versus-player server denizens here have a score to settle with the MMO community at large for shunning their kind years ago, and they're all too eager to prove their hardcore credentials at the head of a gank squad.
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Get the drop on your opponent, and you've got the advantage; outnumber them, and you've got a victory. In a fight, level disparity is no match for deception, knowledge of your opponent's limitations, and a little backup. The "Simon says"-ish combo system is only a baby step forward from click-and-watch autoattacks, but it's hard to overstate its effect on the speed and tactics of PVP battle.
Duels play out cat-and-mouse style, where combatants feint and fall back, only to return when the timing or terrain is more opportune. Group encounters are more frantic and far less methodical once they start; cliques often size each other up before engaging, as though the eventual rumble is anything but a foregone conclusion -- making nice while they plot out the best way to crack the opposing crew's defenses.
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Without the spontaneous breaks from monotony that free-for-all PVP affords, Age of Conan would just be a typical MMO with an atypical combat system: Adventuring zones here are to be sequentially conquered, pillaged, and abandoned. Dungeons, magnetic as their presence on the landscape may be, exist to grind or farm or run, not discover or explore. Hyboria, like Azeroth and Middle-earth before it, is a realm of mobs, mitigations, and mathematics; ostensibly "accessible" to average players despite necessitating a calculator to plot out a character's progression.
Combat is what's best in this virtual life -- good enough, in some cases, to draw attention away from the fact that Age of Conan is essentially more promise than product. Beat back an assailant in Thunder River, and you may momentarily shrug off the post-level-50 content vacuum. Call in your guild to clear a contested spawn point in Atzel's Approach point, and you might forgive the glitches that leave you blind to your teammates' whereabouts (or completely unable to move). Claim the Tarantia Arena as your own after routing another group, and, hey, maybe it's not so bad that you've crashed three times in the last two hours.
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Baghdad Bob types are quick to remind naysayers, on the official Age of Conan community forums and elsewhere, that MMOs rarely ship complete. They're right, of course: No MMO has been without flaws early on, and Age of Conan doesn't come close to the legendary shoddiness of, say, Ultima Online's initial release. But the genre isn't in its infancy anymore, and developer Funcom doesn't have the trailblazer status that would grant easy deflection of criticism about unimplemented features and crippling bugs.
"This summer!" screams an open letter from Age of Conan's game director from the loader screen, a plea for subscribers to be patient with the development process. This summer, content will exist where content is lacking. This summer, PVP will have meaning beyond...well, being a jerk. This summer, broken character skills will work, servers will be stable, and hard locks will be a thing of the past. Right now, Age of Conan is fun game to play -- this summer, it might be ready for the MMO pantheon.
