Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Interactive Star Chart

Wunderground.com Sky : Weather Underground

Even if it's cloudy, Eric can check the stars

Katrina people, Katrina dogs

Tampabay: Family pleads to reclaim pets

St. Pete Times attempts to write a tear jerker of a story about a couple from New Orleans in the area trying to get their dogs back after they were adopted out after Katrina. Only problem is, the kept their dogs outside, they were heartworm positive, the were "treating the heartworm with monthly medication" and they brought their grandkids with them to use as props to create a human interest story.

The good news is, the new owners aren't giving them back and there is nothing the old owners can do. The poll of readers is running 2:1 against giving the dogs back.

Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Garmin: StreetPilot c320 Firmware updates

Changes made from version 5.10 to 5.20:

* Improved route calculations with car pool lanes.

Changes made from version 4.80 to 5.10:

* Added via point support (After selecting Final Destination, select Via point from Where To? menu just like you would your Final Destination. Unit will prompt you if you wish to continue on to your Final Destination by way of your Via point. Select Yes).
* Improved address searches to allow for selecting which map to search on when multiple maps are available.
* Corrected a bug where the user could get stuck in the address search pages.
* Corrected a bug where some address searches would give back invalid results.
* Added ability to save waypoints from the Browse Map page.
* Improved city searches to search across all available maps.
* Improved the timing of voice guidance prompts.
* Added WebUpdater support for Voice Guidance updates.
* Corrected a bug where navigating on a roundabout could cause the unit to lock up."

Windshield Mount Law

Windshield Mount Law: "NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA: State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be used. Garmin does not take any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71)"

Monday, June 26, 2006

The Story of the Clearwater Beach Monster

Floridian: Man, not beast:

"The mysterious tracks spotted on Clearwater Beach in the late '40s caused quite a stir. Were they left by a monster? A giant penguin? The answer eluded everyone. Well, almost everyone."

Saturday, June 24, 2006


Eric performed in a concert today marking the end of summer band camp at Florida Southern University. Everyone was very impressive. Eric led off the concert with a snare roll intro to the Star Spangled Banner. Later he moved in front of the band to perform "Mallet Maniacs."
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Monday, June 19, 2006

Photos Now Online

David's Picasa Web Albums

Google has updated Picasa for the first time in over a year with the beta (or test) release of Picasa Web Albums. With it they give you 250MB of free space, or for $25 a year they give you a full 6GB of space to use for over 25,000 photos online.

Right now it is invitation only. I received one today and uploaded a few albums to it including Jane's 75th birthday party, a few shots from Bermuda and some Pelican shots.

Sunday, June 04, 2006

Router Project

Router Project

This page describes how setup a wireless bridge and router to grab internet access from stray wireless waves polluting your property!

Parts needed: Linksys WET54g, Linksys WRT54G, Power injector system for Linksys WET54g.

1960's Music Video - Must See

Leonard Nimoy's Ballad of Bilbo Baggins

Saturday, June 03, 2006

Proline BAR Bike Bar Adapter for hitch mounted bike racks

Proline BAR Bike Bar Adapter for hitch mounted bike racks

Florida Bicycle Association

Home Page

Better Bicycling Means a Better Florida

New Bike Trails Brochure Available
FBA, Office of Greenways, Trails and VISIT FLORIDA have collaborated with other trail organizations to produce the new Florida Bicycle Trails brochure. The new brochure provides a guide to Florida's top paved and off-road bike trails. To obtain a copy of the brochure click on the above link, call 1-877-822-5208, or email Julie Roberts, Julie.N.Roberts@dep.state.fl.us.