High-Speed Wireless Dreams: "High-Speed Wireless Dreams"

An interesting article about HSDPA network. I have used it in limited cities and found it to be better than EV-DO. I have seen up to 1.5Mb down.

This reports paints a bleak picture for the coral reefs of the world. As a diver, this is very sad report.

Dire prediction for world's coral reefs - CNN.com

Samsung breaks 4G barrier

With the Sprint annoucement to go to WiMax, there is finally some hope for wireless transfer speeds to surpass wired broadband speeds.

Interesting move from Sprint. I guess if you own the spectrum, you should use it.

Sprint to use WiMax for 4G wireless network

Check out this site for beautiful pictures and some great digital photography tutorials.

Cambridge in Colour

This is the first USB WWAN card I have ever seen.

http://mobilitytoday.com/news/franklin_evdo_usb.html

Pictures for the top of the Sears Tower in Chicago. 

These are pictures of some lightening from earlier this month!! Pretty cool! 

Portrait of America

Check out the pictures at this website.  The camera you see on the front page is one of the high resolution cameras in the work.  If you zoom on the pictures, you can see details you won't believe.

http://www.gigapxl.org/PortraitOfAmerica.htm

Buffett band bonanza

I was out of town and not able to make this year's "Live by the Lake". Amy Lee and Doyle Grisham (from the Coral Reefer Band) played with Boat Dunks (a local Buffett-tribute band). I can't wait to talk to Chris about this!

http://www.pantagraph.com/ent/feature.shtml

Memory stick channels your inner Wordsworth

I'm surprised this wasn't thought of before now. I need to look at the wine glass lights

http://news.com.com/2061-10801_3-6091886.html?part=rss&tag=6091886&subj=news

"Flashpacking" clicks with the great outdoors

My trip to Europe was not a backpacking trip, but I carried the majority of the items listed in the article on my trip (in a backpack).

http://www.cnn.com/2006/TRAVEL/06/30/trv.us.flashpacking.ap/index.html

Eurotech unveils ZYPAD

This is cool!
THE WRIST-WORN PC THAT WILL REVOLUTIONISE THE WAY WE USE COMPUTERS
http://www.eurotech.it/main/news.asp?2M=75

10 cutting-edge network research projects you should know about

An interesting article on new networking projects underway.  I like the sharing Wi-Fi with your neighbors research.  I may need to try it out.

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2006/062706-alpha-doggs.html

Chambers emphasizes Cisco's changing role

John Chambers is a great speaker (I have seen him many times).

It will be interesting to see if they can continue to make inroads into the consumer market!

http://news.com.com/Chambers+emphasizes+Ciscos+changing+role/2100-1033_3-6086161.html?tag=nefd.top

New Mobile Network Technology at 2.5 GB/Second?

Interesting news out of Japan.  I would like to see this technology in action.

http://hardware.slashdot.org/hardware/06/06/20/0244258.shtml

Voice encryption may draw U.S. scrutiny

The security of VoIP has always been an issue with large corporations.  With the recent new around call records, it will be interesting to see where this goes.

http://news.com.com/Voice+encryption+may+draw+U.S.+scrutiny/2100-1029_3-6074795.html?tag=nefd.top

Walmart leading the RFID retail revolution

Front page of CNN.com.   RFID is hitting the mainstream.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/05/22/rfid.retail.ap/index.html

New passport rule for Mexico, Caribbean, Canada

April 21, 2006
CHICAGO (Orbitz) -- Americans long have traveled to nearby countries without having to worry about passports. But that's about to change.

Starting December 31, the federal government will require U.S. passports for re-entry into the United States by air and sea from Mexico, Panama, the Caribbean, Bermuda and Canada.

Because of the new rule, the government expects a dramatic increase in passport applications -- from more than 10 million in fiscal year 2005 to around 13 million in 2006.

If you're planning to travel abroad next year and don't have a passport, now's a good time to think about getting one.
"We do encourage people to apply early," says Laura Tischler, spokeswoman for the U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs.
The passport requirement, which also will affect most Canadian citizens, some citizens of Bermuda and many Mexican citizens, will not take effect at land border crossings until December 31, 2007.

It typically takes about six weeks to get a passport after applying, or two weeks for more expensive, expedited service.

Sun's Radia Perlman speaks out on being stuck with IP, new life for spanning tree and her answer to data security: the ephemerizer

In interesting article from a former Cisco employee…..

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2006/050506-sun-radia-perlman-interview.html

A friend sent this to me. Since I'm leaving in a little over a month, it had some good information.

Destination hopping in Europe - Apr 11, 2006

I have been to Napa and Sonoma, but not here. I have had their wines and they are great. I'll have to work on getting out there.

Wine country with something to prove - Apr 12, 2006

I had been using this solution (Bausch & Lomb Renu with MoistureLoc). My sister called me a couple of weeks about this. I quick using it after she told me. I went to the eye doctor early this week. They gave we a trial bottle of Opti-Free Replinsh that has the same type of moisture solution. It looks like the company has acknowledge that there is a problem and is pulling it off the shelves.

Maker says not to use contact lens solution - Apr 14, 2006

I have been using X10 for a couple of years for my home automation. I haven't tried any Insteon yet. This is an interesting discussion thread about the two technologies. I may need to try some Insteon since my control software (Homeseer) already has the control module.

Slashdot | Is Insteon Better than X10 for Home Automation?

The one, the only, the Masters. One of these days I hope to see at least a practice round.

The Official Site of the Masters Tournament

How I Work: Bill Gates

Interesting article about how Bill Gates works.

http://money.cnn.com/2006/03/30/news/newsmakers/gates_howiwork_fortune/index.htm

Apple's 60-gig iPod 'at risk'

Company may phase out 60-gig Video iPod, which retails for $399, in favor of a new model, analyst says.
This showed up on CNN today (not for the first time). I have a 60G iPod I bought at Christmas (for the capacity) for all of my music. Wouldn't it be fitting if they discontinue it. I probably wouldn't upgrade since I do limited video on it (except if they would offer a trade-in program!).

http://money.cnn.com/2006/03/21/technology/apple_ipod/index.htm?cnn=yes

FW: Important Numbers?

Just in case you wanted to know:

On Wednesday, at two minutes and three seconds after 1:00 in the morning, the time and date will be 01:02:03 04/05/06.

That won't ever happen again (in our lifetime).

You may now return to your (normal ?) life.

April Fools.....from Think Geek

Check out the items at Think Geek today!  I like the RFID Blocking T-shirt and the Wireless Extension Cords!  Not sure how long it will be up.

http://www.thinkgeek.com/index.shtml

My new life motto....

"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Cabernet in one hand - chocolate in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming Whoo what a ride".

Router man

An article on the man who created the multiprotocol router

http://www.networkworld.com/supp/2006/anniversary/032706-routerman.html

My new play toy...

I bought this series of laptop a couple of weeks ago. I got the 120P/B version. It's not too bad. I got it for it weight and feature for my trip to Europe.

SonyStyle.com SZ Series

No parking: SF short on spots

I can't believe this made the paper. With my new job, I can't take advantage of it.

Pantagraph.com - News

This site has some great deals. My sister is hooked on it.

Deals2buy: Everyday hot deals and coupons

Finally, an update........

This morning duo has been a favorite of mine for a line time. They initially were only in Indianapolis. Now they are everywhere.

BOB&TOM