Monthly Archives: June 2006

Vacation Buzz Update

Posted on June 10, 2006 by Bill

On Top of Na Pali Originally uploaded by bill_eisenhauer. As of this morning, we have been back from Kauai for as long as the time we were there; two weeks. So how are we doing? Suzanne has a persistent cough … Continue reading →

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NBA Conspiracy — Myth Busted

Posted on June 9, 2006 by Bill

It was suggested to me either seriously or in jest today that the Dallas Mavericks made the NBA Finals this year to accommodate the NBA’s need to restore big market teams into their premier event.  In short, talent and superior … Continue reading →

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I'm Cybersquatting!

Posted on June 6, 2006 by Bill

For those who don’t know what the term means, check out the definition at Wikipedia.  But even as you read the definition, realize that the term doesn’t quite describe what’s going on here. Here’s the story.  When Suzanne and I … Continue reading →

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Are you kidding me? The Saturn Sky.

Posted on June 5, 2006 by Bill

In the Nokia parking lot, I saw a black Saturn Sky; a roadster from Saturn!   I’ve been driving my car, also a roadster, for 6 1/2 years and I don’t have car envy, but I had to do a double-take … Continue reading →

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Repurposing the old iPod

Posted on June 4, 2006 by Bill

I have an "old" 20GB iPod which no longer holds its charge for very long.  I had pretty much retired it in favor of a new 60GB iPod.  It had previously made its way to work with me every day, … Continue reading →

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Resilient

Posted on June 4, 2006 by Bill

re·sil·ient     ( P )  Pronunciation Key  (r-zlynt) adj. Marked by the ability to recover readily, as from misfortune. Capable of returning to an original shape or position, as after having been compressed. See Synonyms at flexible. Dallas Mavericks. Wow.  … Continue reading →

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Why no SSL?

Posted on June 3, 2006 by Bill

For the non-techies, SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer and is used by websites to encrypt data when needed. I could probably have titled the post a bit better, but couldn’t figure out how to make it concise.  My real … Continue reading →

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Keeping the Vacation Buzz…

Posted on June 3, 2006 by Bill

We are now officially back one week into the "real" world.  Suzanne and I agreed that we had to somehow prolong that relaxed vacation feeling.  We coined it the "vacation buzz."  So how are we doing? Well, I think quite … Continue reading →

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