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By Jeff, on December 31st, 2006 free wi-fi hotspots wifi cafes coffee shops hotels airports RV Parks
(Okay, so I’m slipping in one more post before the new year…)
If you’re looking for free wi-fi connection anywhere in the US, check this site out. I found three spots in my area this way.
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By Jeff, on December 31st, 2006 I’ve been quiet on here for a couple weeks due to some time pressures. Lots to do during the lead-up to Christmas, as I’m sure you can all understand. I had it all planned out – a full week of vacation to get it all done – but then some problems at work forced me to give up most of my “free” time. The week after Christmas was spent running around to stores with gift . . . → Read More: What I’ve been thinking
By Jeff, on December 18th, 2006 Usability in the Movies — Top 10 Bloopers Jakob Nielsens Alertbox
Obviously a slow day in the world of Usability. This has got to be one of those posts that Jakob had stored just in case he had nothing to say one day.
But it’s amusing, it’s movie related, and it’s a topic that geeks go on and on about amongst themselves, so I was, of course, interested to read it.
The one I can’t . . . → Read More: A slow day in the world of computer usability reporting
By Jeff, on December 16th, 2006 Diabetes breakthrough
Before you get too excited, let me say this: from my read of the article, it’s a long time before humans could benefit, and even when they can, you’ll probably have to catch it within a certain amount of time.
In a discovery that has stunned even those behind it, scientists at a Toronto hospital say they have proof the body’s nervous system helps trigger diabetes, opening the door to a potential near-cure . . . → Read More: A cure for Type I diabetes?
By Jeff, on December 15th, 2006 GateWorld – Staite talks Atlantis Season Four
Stargate Atlantis’s newest recurring guest star is ready for the show’s fourth season, which enters production this February in Vancouver, British Columbia. Jewel Staite recently discussed her casting on the series and her new character at her blog.
So Jewel Staite (‘Kaylee’ from the series Firefly) is playing a doctor in the next season of Stargate Atlantis. She won’t be a regular, but will be a recurring character. . . . → Read More: Paging Dr. Kaylee!
By Jeff, on December 13th, 2006 Easy Meal Prep Association and Meal Assembly Directory
I’m looking for ways to live cheaper. I got a tip in the comments of another blog to check out a Meal Preparatory business. The link above is a directory of these kinds of businesses.
In case you aren’t familiar with the concept, the way it works is that you sign up for a session, choose the meals you want to make from that month’s menu, then . . . → Read More: Is a meal preparation service a good deal?
By Jeff, on December 12th, 2006 Long-distance callers have some money coming – MarketWatch
Make any long distance calls in the last three years? Claim your cash in 2007!
The repeal of the Federal excise tax (initiated in 1898 to fund the Spanish-American war) means the government is handing out refunds. Niiiiice.
You’re eligible for the refund if you made a long-distance call between Feb. 28, 2003, and Aug. 1, 2006. To make it easy, the IRS is offering a . . . → Read More: Claim some long-distance cash!
By Jeff, on December 9th, 2006 The Simple Dollar
If you’re looking for a simple, easy to follow personal finance blog, check out The Simple Dollar. I get a headache just thinking about personal finance, but I seriously enjoy this site and I’m learning quite a bit as well. It’s not the be-all-and-end-all of finance information, but it is open, personal, easy to read, and full of good advice – especially if you’re looking to lower some of your debt.
I . . . → Read More: The Simple Dollar – and other personal finance links
By Jeff, on December 2nd, 2006 J. Michael Straczynski – B5:TLT Pre-Production – Babylon5scripts.com
Babylon 5: The Lost Tales, Disc 1 has now finished principle photography. B5:TLT is a series of Direct-to-DVD stories that focus on a single character, or a few, in the B5 universe. Characters are played by the same actors who created the roles in the previous Babylon 5 series (both B5 and Crusade, at least). Creator/writer/director/producer J. Michael Straczynski describes the first offering:
This first DVD, . . . → Read More: New Babylon 5 finishes principle photography
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