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Homeland Security has gone too far!

I am really outraged by this new Homeland security policy. I know I don't travel outside the US... well, ever really, but I think that we the people of this great nation need to start banding together...

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FOSS for Students...

So, I've read a few of these articles about Free Open Source Software (FOSS) for students. I guess everyone else has summed it up, but here is my two cents:(Please keep in mind the programming section...

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Google App Engine.

Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending a Google Hackathon that focused on the App Engine API and hosting service.  At first my learning curves were very steep; I rarely ever use python, but I have a...

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Google Chrome

So far I have been pretty happy with Google's chrome browser.  My cube-mate and I have been arguing about which performance testing site is right, because it just seems everyone has chosen a side for...

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Is buying DRM content purchasing or renting?

This wonderful xkcd comic just made me start thinking about DRM (Digital Rights Management) content.  Now, at work, I happen to work for a music store that offers DRM and non-DRM content depending on...

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Another Don't Vote video...

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Digital Antenna Experiment - Part 1

So, lately there has been a lot of talk on the Internet about digital antennas. So, after reviewing a few videos I decided to experiment a little bit with what I happen to have laying around the...

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Digital Antenna Experiment - Part 2

Today's experiment was to try a Fractal Antenna. I have heard these are the antenna to have, and they really aren't that hard to make.However, I did a really quick job on this one, so the angles...

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Digital Antenna Experiment - Part 3

Well, I'll start with an action shot of my most recent design... and guess what;  I finally get Fox!That's right, this little baby picks up 23 digital channels (fox has a 24 hour weather channel too.)...

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How to get the channels you want from you DTV Antenna

One thing that everyone who receives TV over the airwaves should start doing is working on setting up your digital TV experience before the digital switch!  I have heard of a great many people having...

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So, are they delaying digital or what?

Here is a picture of my newest antenna; which is only to keep reminding you about the digital switch over that is coming!  There has been a lot off talk about delaying the switch to DTV.  Obama said...

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XBee Module - My 1st electronics project!

So, I have to admit I was a little surprised that the kit I ordered wasn't already put together, however I guess it gave my a chance to learn hot to solder!  So, I broke out my soldering iron and got...

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The Kill-A-Watt experiment

So, as part of the requirements for the Tweet-A-Watt, I also purchased a P3 Kill-A-Watt (model#: 4400).  So, before I open the thing up, I was curious what kinds of numbers it produces.  So I started a...

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It's Obama on Jay Leno

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Quick Post about Ligh bulbs...

If you were to turn on a compact flocecent light, an incondescent light, and use my entertainment center normally for one year, you would use about 1,587 kWhs of electricity.  If you were to break down...

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I know it's not tech... but it's important!

Go to Whitehouse.gov!  Obama is hosting an experiment to try and get the American people involved in a nation wide town hall!All you have to do is go to the site, vote on a few questions other people...

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Earth Hour! Take part, and help a little bit...

So, I have recently been talking alot about my own power usage over the past couple weeks, and here is your chance to do sometime!  Tomorrow March 28th from 9:30 - 10:30 PM (your local time) turn off...

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Smart power outlets? Awesome!

So, I have to admit that this video does kinda seem like it's just promoting a product, but it's a totally awesome idea! If you aren't there to use power, you can turn your outlets off! Anyway... just...

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The Smart phone competition!

So, over on Gizmodo.com they did a review of the latest and greatest smart phones, and not much to my surprise, Windows Mobile wasn't on the list!  haha.  Ok, I am biased against Windows, which is the...

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