Google Responds To Privacy Concerns With Unsettlingly Specific Apology
Posted by Kevin in Technology on March 9, 2010
This is really funny….assuming you are familiar with Google’s latest “privacy issue” related to their Buzz launch. The Onion does a great job with this spoof.
Google Responds To Privacy Concerns With Unsettlingly Specific Apology
Alternative iPhone Podcast Player
Posted by Kevin in Technology on March 1, 2010
I have a 40 minute commute to work so I listen to a lot of podcasts on my way to/from work. I’ve been moving more and more of my software to the cloud. One major annoyance I’ve had was the need to hook up my iPhone to my PC and then need to use iTunes to download and manage my podcast subscriptions. I’ve tried downloading podcasts from my phone, but you can’t manage the subscriptions from the phone (at least as far as I can tell).
I recently ran across the RSS Player Pro ($0.99) which allows you to subscribe to podcasts on the phone and then download them over EDGE, 3G or Wi-Fi. It will even notify you via push notification when new episodes are available (up to 5 subscriptions). I’ve been using it for a couple weeks now and I really like it. Much easier to check and download new episodes, and not need for iTunes….all you need is the RSS feed URL.
Here’s a link if you want more information.
http://rssplayer.blogspot.com/2009/02/rss-player-and-podnovacom-integration.html
Freediver breaks record for holding breath underwater…..for 19 minutes and 21 seconds!
Posted by Kevin in Scuba Diving on February 16, 2010
I think this is just incredible. The ability for these types of divers to control their bodies and breathing for this long blows my mind. I doubt he could hold it that long when actually swimming, but even being able to stay underwater for half that long while snorkeling would be very fun.
Link to full article.
End the Brutal Killing of More Than 20,000 Dolphins Every Year in Japan
Posted by Kevin in Scuba Diving on February 11, 2010
The movie “The Cove” is up for an Oscar for Best Documentary and the film will soon be released in Japan. If you are a Facebook user, I would ask that you consider signing their on-line petition to the President, VP and Japanese Ambassador to the US. The movie is also available in rental stores and can be purchased…..I recommend renting/purchasing it.
Premiums Aren’t Going Down Under Obamacare
Posted by Kevin in Government on January 22, 2010
Like I’ve said in the past, I’m not against some sort of health care reform/change to address current and future issues. I’m just not understanding why everything in this administration has to be rushed through for approval….without open and “thorough” review. I’m not saying debate it to death, but any sort of health care reform will impact a huge area of our economy and we should not be attempting to “fast path” it through the process.
Premiums Aren’t Going Down Under Obamacare
