In: Web/Tech
Self-Publishing for Fun
January 14, 2007It used to be tough to get published. Then along came print-on-demand services. Self-appointed authors started coming out of the woodwork. I happen to think that’s a great thing. Anyone can write anything — and get it published. That opens up the possibilities of what you can read about.
Read MoreCouch Surfing
October 8, 2006I ran into a cool website today. It’s called Couchsurfing.com. I can say that I’ve had great experiences with “strangers” coming to stay at my house for a few days. And I’ve had the fortune of other folks letting me crash on their couch for a while in other parts of the world.
Read MoreNew Computer
September 8, 2006I’m excited to say that I got a new laptop yesterday. It’s an Apple MacBook. It’s sleek, small and white. For some reason the white ones were $150 cheaper than the black ones, so I opted for saving cash. And at no sacrifice. It’s adorable.
Read MoreAirline Crap
August 10, 2006I remember my first couple of flights. Rules and security were lax – if not non-existent. Even on my last flight before 9/11 (on 9/10), everyone was up-and-about in first class and having a good time. Much has changed, of course since then and I just hate the crap I have to go through at the airport. The worst of it being that I have to arrive so darn early just to ensure I’ll get through the mile-long security lines.
Read MoreOdeo
April 15, 2006Wow. I never cease to be amazed with all the great stuff that comes out for websites and blogs. Now I…
Read MoreInternet Phone Service
February 25, 2006Looks like the government-run telephone monopoly, ICE, is feeling the squeeze from people moving toward VOIP (voice over internet protocol) technology….
Read MoreGovernment Online
February 23, 2006Admit it. How many times have you thought Costa Rica was backwards in the way they do things and wished they…
Read MoreFree Stuff
February 15, 2006My mom always told me that "nothing in life is free." But it’s not 100% true. For instance, I just downloaded…
Read MoreFun Stickers
October 24, 2005I just found these great "stickers" you can use to leave comments for people on their profiles (like Friendster, Tribe, MySpace)….
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