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.

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)"

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."

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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Dog Lover Gifts

Dog Lover Gifts, 2007 Dog Calendars, T-shirts, Stuffed Dog Animals & much more

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.

Church Sign Generator - Make Your Sign

Church Sign Generator - Make Your Sign

San Diego Padres

San Diego Padres : Schedule : 2006 Padres Schedule

Photoshop & Design Tutorials

Photoshop & Design Tutorials

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

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.

WiFi Antenna Source

Wireless antenna,WiFi Antenna,2.4Ghz 5Ghz Wlan Antenna,RF connector,RF pigtail cable,Lightning Protector,802.11 a/b/g, Omni ,panel ,yagi ,Grid antenna

Low cost WiFi antenna source in Texas.

Wireless on Abaco - The FAQ

Abaco's Community Message Board - View Single Post - Wireless on Abaco - The FAQ

More information on setting up long range WiFi on board

WiFi on Board

Panbo's Marine Electronics & Communications Weblog: Om Sweet Om, with WiFi

With the 9dBi antenna I have been able to connect to base stations with a clear line of sight up to about 1 mile from the boat. We used it extensively in the Abacos over a two month period roaming from Green Turtle to Little Harbor without ever being without a usable signal. I didn't go with a higher gain antenna as this one suited my needs, but the range can be increased to 5 or 6 miles using a 15dBi standard antenna and even more using amplification.

Motorhome Wireless System

¤RadioLabs || WaveRV - Motorhome Wireless System

The WaveRV is not only the best solution, but also the simplest and most economical to connect. How do we make this so easy? Our powerful wireless board, combined with an external 360 degree antenna can expand the connection of your RV, motorhome or camping location up to 30 times the current range of your notebook. Imagine taking a powerful antenna and wireless card combination and putting it 12 feet in the air, trying to locate any wireless connections in the area. This is what RadioLabs' WaveRV is all about.

The high-gain vertical antenna, with built-in wireless card is an excellent combination of form and function. We designed this on our CNC machine and each antenna adapter is made by hand in Northern California!

Antenna comes with a 5' USB cable and an additional 15' USB extension cable for up to 20' of extension outside of your RV.

Chicago might require microchip IDs for dogs

City might require microchip IDs for dogs

Owners of Chicago's estimated 600,000 dogs would be required to microchip their pets, limit tethering, pay stiff fines for letting them roam free and choose between neutering and sharply higher license fees, under a sweeping crackdown proposed by an influential alderman.

Welcome to the Catalina Island Visitors Bureau and Chamber of Commerce

Short List of Scenic Drives

Southern California Fun Places

Weber Replacement Parts

Welcome to Weber.com

Bermuda : Active Pursuits : Snorkeling | Frommers.com

Bermuda : Active Pursuits : Snorkeling | Frommers.com

Bermuda is known for the gin-clear purity of its waters and for its vast array of coral reefs. If you're ready to explore, all you need is a snorkel, mask, and fins -- if you can swim, you can snorkel. A handful of companies can help you; otherwise, you can hit the water on your own.

The best places to go snorkeling are public beaches. Many hotels that are right on the beach will lend or rent you fins, masks, and snorkels, and will advise you of the best sites in your area. You almost never have to travel far.

Die-hard snorkelers, some of whom visit Bermuda every year, prefer Church Bay above all other snorkeling spots on Bermuda. It lies on the south shore, west of the Fairmont Southampton Golf Club and Gibbs Hill Lighthouse. The little cove, which seems to be waiting for a movie camera, is carved out of coral cliffs. It's well protected and filled with snug little nooks. Another advantage is that the reefs are fairly close to land. However, the seas can be rough (as is true anywhere in Bermuda), so we always advise caution.

Great Site for Eric

Printable Maps - Reference

nationalatlas.gov provides a host of printable maps in .pdf format. Need to keep this site in mind for school projects.