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BugMe! Notepad for Palm OS Earns Highest
Rating 5 "Geek Heads" from Geek.com

BugMe! Notepad for Palm OS Earns Highest
Rating 5 "Geek Heads" from Geek.com 07/22/2004 02:33 AM
Geek.com, a popular Web site for computing and gadgetry enthusiasts, has published a review of Electric Pocket’s BugMe! Notepad for Palm OS 5.x—with the reviewer hailing it as “an application that I absolutely cannot do without.” [PRWEB Jul 22, 2004]

Replay Radio geek solutions to geek
problems

Replay Radio geek solutions to geek
problems 09/21/2004 06:38 AM

The building I work in does not receive Radio receptions real good. The guys and I in the office like to listen to a particular radio show and we knocked our heads together for a while trying to figure out how to improve the reception. Fixing the reception problem proved to be impossible but we did find a geeks way to fix the problem.

I purchased Replay Radio and set it up at home to record the network stream of the program. It saves the recorded stream in MP3 format every 30 minutes and dumps it in a directory that I have mapped to a FTP server. I have a standard FTP client running on my desktop that downloads the MP3 to my laptop which is connected to the network and we load the MP3 up and listen to the program time delay.

My work does not allow for streaming audio. So to avoid confusion I asked permission to do this via our IT department and promised to keep the file sizes under control. They thought it was cool and gave the thumbs up. It worked out so well that several departments do the same thing and we have 2-3 national talk radio programs to listen to each day. Albeit time delay but it works. [Replay Radio]

" Replay Radio is an incredibly easy way to record radio broadcasts. It's like a "TiVo™ DVR" for the radio. Just pick your favorite radio show, or select a station and a time range, and Replay Radio records it for you. Hundreds of shows and stations are pre-programmed, making recording as easy as point and click."

When the Sous-Chef Is an Inkjet

When the Sous-Chef Is an Inkjet 02/05/2005 09:04 PM
A Chicago chef makes sushi with an ink-jet printer, part of his endeavor to bring technology into the kitchen in new ways.

Former Prison Chef Writes Cookbook (AP)

Former Prison Chef Writes Cookbook (AP) 02/17/2004 02:16 PM
AP - With recipes for "gallows gravy" and "rice rigor mortis," Brian Price's new cookbook brings a touch of dark wit to a subject seldom welcome at the dinner table: death.

America's Top Chef Returns to New York
(AP)

America's Top Chef Returns to New York
(AP) 02/15/2004 02:31 PM
AP - In a profession known for big egos and sharp knives, Thomas Keller got an uncharacteristic welcome from his fellow chefs.

Iron Chef of Web Design at Macworld
Boston

Iron Chef of Web Design at Macworld
Boston 06/08/2004 07:34 AM
The World Organization of Webmasters (WOW) and IDG World Expo today announced the debut of the WOW Iron Chef of Web Design Competition at Macworld Conference & Expo in Boston this July...

Food Network: Iron Chef America

Food Network: Iron Chef America 04/26/2004 06:50 PM
Food Network: Iron Chef America, Battle of the Masters .. Three chefs

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Julia Child, Television Chef, Is Dead at
91

Julia Child, Television Chef, Is Dead at
91 08/13/2004 10:47 AM
Her warbling, encouraging voice and able hands brought the intricacies of French cuisine to American home cooks through her television series and books.

Chef Ramsay signs Channel 4 deal

Chef Ramsay signs Channel 4 deal 07/23/2004 12:58 PM
Outspoken chef Gordon Ramsay signs a three-year deal with Channel 4 for a new prime-time show.

Blogger co-founder quits tech, becomes
chef

Blogger co-founder quits tech, becomes
chef 09/14/2004 02:49 PM
Cory Doctorow: Meg Hourihan, the co-founder of Pyra, the company that invented Blogger, has retired from technology to become a chef:

So last night I ended my sabbatical and began my new career doing something I've always felt passionate about: cooking. I'm working in the kitchen of a restaurant called Fifty-Six Union (mentioned at the bottom of thisFeasting on Nantucket article) here on Nantucket. Yesterday at 3 PM I put on my black chef's clogs, my black pants and white t-shirt, pulled my Red Sox cap over my hair and got to work peeling and deveining shrimp. Seven hours later, sweatily scrubbing the kitchen floors, I was still smiling.

I've learned a lot this summer during my sabbatical but it all can be summarized in three words: follow your heart.

Link

WOW Iron Chef design contest to happen
during MW Boston

WOW Iron Chef design contest to happen
during MW Boston 06/08/2004 03:27 PM
The World Organization of Webmasters (WOW) and IDG World Expo announced on Tuesday that the WOW Iron Chef of Web Design Competition will happen July 14 on the exhibit floor during Macworld Conference & Expo Boston. The contest will pit competing Web design teams against each other as they design, code and deploy a working Web site for a non-profit group, complete with accompanying monitors that will display all the keystrokes and mouse clicks made by the competitors.

Tamale Chef Kills Friend, Cooks Him
(Reuters)

Tamale Chef Kills Friend, Cooks Him
(Reuters) 04/22/2004 09:16 AM
Reuters - A Mexican cook killed his drinking buddy, cut up his body and boiled him in herbs, according to police who fear he may have been turning him into tamales.

'Frugal Gourmet' Chef Jeff Smith Dies
(AP)

'Frugal Gourmet' Chef Jeff Smith Dies
(AP) 07/09/2004 04:58 PM
AP - Jeff Smith, a white-bearded minister who became public television's popular "Frugal Gourmet" before a sex scandal ruined his career, has died, his business manager said Friday. He was 65.

Master Chef Brought Cuisine to the
Masses (Los Angeles Times)

Master Chef Brought Cuisine to the
Masses (Los Angeles Times) 08/14/2004 04:36 AM
Los Angeles Times - Julia Child, the masterful cooking instructor, author and television personality whose knowledge, exuberance and daft antics lured legions of inexperienced cooks into the kitchen, demystified French cuisine and launched an enduring epicurean craze in America, died early Friday at her apartment in Montecito. She was 91.

"It is like a chef who brings in
all that is needed for making a soup but
does not actually start the cooking
until he knows when the guests will be
coming."

"It is like a chef who brings in
all that is needed for making a soup but
does not actually start the cooking
until he knows when the guests will be
coming." 11/16/2003 06:59 AM
Here's a good primer on the Iranian nuke program by Amir Taheri

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Børk! Børk! Swedish Chef Sings Opera to
Microsoft

Børk! Børk! Swedish Chef Sings Opera to
Microsoft 02/14/2003 12:01 PM
Opera crafts a special edition of its Opera 7 browser to render MSN in the wacky tongue of the Muppet Show's Swedish Chef -- a little payback for Microsoft's alleged sleights against Opera users.

Geek ear

Geek ear 09/17/2004 12:59 AM

So I'm eating dinner and half-heartedly watching junk TiVo recorded, including this episode of Landscaper's Challenge (in case you're wondering, it's a homeowner thing), and I'm not actually watching but listening kind of and I hear the client make some jokes and I know that I know that voice from somewhere. I start watching it intently and racking my brain for a few minutes. Where have I heard that before? Books on tape? Narrator in a car commercial? Cartoon voice? And then it hits me: I've heard this guy "Al" dozens of times, but I've never seen him before. He does the commentary tracks on all the Simpson's DVDs.

It was show writer/director Al Jean getting his backyard done.

Geek DIY

Geek DIY 05/27/2004 07:48 PM
great site listing super geeky projects like building your own catapult

I <3 my geek

I <3 my geek 03/13/2003 10:15 AM
Kevin is speaking at GDC tomorrow. He done a geek girl proud. :) Any bloggers/readers out there that are...

I'm such a geek

I'm such a geek 02/01/2005 08:42 PM

This morning as I walked into the gym for a quick workout, I noticed an attractive young lady in a short skirt and high heels bent over in front of her laptop. I looked over at her and said to myself:

"Nice laptop."

Man, I'm such a geek.

How we geek out in SF

How we geek out in SF 12/31/2004 10:59 AM

Rebecca Eisenberg (and her husband Curtis) are starting to get out again. But it's not like Cyborganic days - no - nowadays we use blogs to promote our parties. And please notice Pierre's hat. And Kaliya's smile.

Here are three of my favorite peeps: Steve Gillmor, Dan Farber and the legendary A-List Microsoft Blogger - nobody less than - his highess - Robert Scoble.

I had the honor of watching over Robert's coat and bag until someone came along and pushed it aside. I also had the honor of teasing Steve Gillmor over whether the lower case semantic web would establish clear meta-data standards for podcasting - faster than the uPPER CaSE heretics.

:-)

Geek Toy

Geek Toy 12/31/2002 12:58 AM
GeekTool 1.0 - 222k - Shows system logs or Unix commands on your desktop [VT Mac OS X] A pretty cool little program for OS

once more into the geek

once more into the geek 06/05/2005 10:53 PM
Stephen Lynch, who wrote the article in the NY Post I linked yesterday, sent me a link to his personal...

Geek Of The Day

Geek Of The Day 03/19/2005 02:38 AM
There's now a site (wasn't there always?) for geeks to be celebrated without having to wear skimpy bikinis.

Geek at RNC

Geek at RNC 09/01/2004 03:26 PM
Geek At NYC Protests. Here is a take on the RNC convention and protests from a geek point of view.

The Geek in all of us

The Geek in all of us 04/16/2004 11:39 AM
Geek Prom Has been going on for a handful of years now, here is an older news story 'bout it. That is all, nothing earth shattering. Cheers

Beauty & the Geek

Beauty & the Geek 07/22/2004 07:38 AM
wins Miss Massachusetts .. Beauty & the Geek .. MIT Alumi Profile

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Geek Dinner Thanks

Geek Dinner Thanks 01/16/2004 10:59 AM
Thanks much to the 20 or so geeks who came out to The House of Orient last night for the Geek Dinner. I snapped a few pics that didn't come out terribly well. Oh, and you'll see a few folks have already pinged the original post with TrackBacks to their write-ups too. As others have noted, most folks seemed to know fewer than 4 or 5 other people there, so there were a lot of interesting discussions. Several folks...

What's the Best Geek Joke You Know?

What's the Best Geek Joke You Know? 06/24/2005 05:44 PM
Slashdot Jun 24 2005 12:27AM GMT

1d8-2 geek points

1d8-2 geek points 01/16/2004 11:31 AM
Dude. I'm in a Unix fortune. Seriously. \m/

Geek humor at its best

Geek humor at its best 07/14/2004 12:04 AM
The House With Too Many Perpundiculars

"The Geek Test"

"The Geek Test" 05/31/2004 09:53 PM

Geek Credit 0.018

Geek Credit 0.018 04/09/2004 04:10 PM
A secure peer-to-peer digital currency.

Beware the new geek

Beware the new geek 05/06/2004 11:11 PM
Sunday Times South Africa May 7 2004 3:33AM GMT

Geek Ballgame?

Geek Ballgame? 04/09/2004 04:05 PM
I’m going to be in the Bay Area a couple of days this week, and it looks like I might be able to get out a bit Tuesday evening. I was thinking about a geek dinner or something but then noticed that the A’s are hosting Texas that evening. I’ve never been to see them, but I’ve been told that it’s a nice park. On the other hand, on the map it looks like a long way to go; the game’s at 7:05. If I’m going to have to knock off real early to make the game, that’s not realistic. So... is this a practical idea? Anyone else interested?

’nother XML Geek

’nother XML Geek 04/14/2004 10:33 AM
James Tauber has stumbled into the blogosphere. He’s a smart guy who understands this stuff as well as anyone; worth keeping an eye on.

How to recognise a geek

How to recognise a geek 11/04/2003 07:33 AM
Institute of Physics Survey (seriously, folks)

What makes a geek?

What makes a geek? 05/06/2004 09:52 PM

Meri has a great post up entitled Because We Are Geeks, which highlights the differences between geeks and the rest of the world and asks if geeks are really suited to designing and marketing products for non-geeks.

I'll openly admit that I'm frequently baffled by non-geeks. How could anyone not want a USB Devil Duckie? More to the point, I've often wandered what it is that makes some people more inclined to technical pursuits than others. Is it something you've born with, or something that you pick up from your surroundings? I attribute a lot of my geekiness to exposure to both Lego technic and a C64 from an early age, but would I still have been drawn towards geeky endeavours if I'd spent my childhood kicking a football around instead? It's nice to know that Google's Larry Page was influenced by lego as well.

Geek dreams

Geek dreams 05/04/2004 06:15 PM
Do IT workers dream of electric sheep? This hilarious site compiles the nightmares and dreams of coders.

One of the scariest nightmares I've had in the past decade or so was about me being stuck in a Nethack dungeon. Everything was green on black (I'd been playing on a Facit VT100-clone) and in 7-bit ASCII. I distinctly remember being chased by a lower-case x, scared out of my wits and at the same time feeling ashamed of being such a wimp that a mere grid bug was a threat.

Link (Thanks, Eli!)
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the trekkie calls the LARPer geek

the trekkie calls the LARPer geek 02/18/2004 09:31 PM
Ever wonder where you fall on the Geek Heirarchy? Find out here!

The Geek Squad Revisited

The Geek Squad Revisited 06/22/2005 01:56 AM

Pe rplexed consumers dial up tech 'geeks': Our original post on the Geek Squad is one of our most active. This is an article about the surge in computer support jobs in general, and it includes this bit on the Geek Squad:

Best Buy last week said it hired 1,500 more employees for its "Geek Squad," a team of for-hire tech-support staffers. The retail giant now has about 8,000 staffers taking phone calls, fixing electronics brought to stores, and traveling to homes and offices to solve problems. Best Buy hopes to have 12,000 next year.

That's 4,000 most agents in the next year — get your resumes in, people.

And remember that desktop support is less likely to be offshored that programming and network administration because it's so much more helpful to have someone right there to (1) fix your problem, and (2) show you how to prevent it in the future. I'm thinking these jobs would be a little more secure than others in IT.

Who you gonna call "The geek squad
that's who!"

Who you gonna call "The geek squad
that's who!" 06/29/2004 04:25 AM

Seems that Best Buy has some geeks dressed like geeks that go around in a VW of all cars and make house calls to fix peoples sick computers. From the prices that Best Buy is getting for these house calls I think I need to start free-lancing. But seriously I have spent 100's of hours in people homes fixing their computers as a favor while trying to get them clued in so I will never have to come back..
Usually when I say give me your credit card so I can buy a Antivirus Software and a Firewall for their machines that have been sitting wide open on the net for several years it gets their attention. Especially when I tell them that their machines have been hacked for several years. [SFGate]

Some questions and answers about cooking

Some questions and answers about cooking 09/25/2004 11:33 AM
Folks have written asking some questions about how I'm making the transition from geek to chef, and rather than reply individually, I thought I'd do a little public Q & A to share with all. I am curious what steps you took to make the change. You're cooking in the kitchen of a good restaurant? When I first arrived on Nantucket I met the owners of Fifty-Six Union through my aunt. Over the course of the summer, I talked with them about my interest in cooking and spent some time hostessing during August. Peter, the chef, recommended that before I head to culinary school, I spend six months working in a kitchen to see if I really wanted to do it. So I asked him if I could work in his kitchen, and he generously said yes. And yes, Fifty-Six is a good restaurant, and Peter is a graduate of the CIA. [H]aving spent my formative years slaving away in a hot kitchen for my parents' Chinese takeaway, I can't imagine what on earth you like about it! I like the energy of the kitchen, of being on my feet and being active. I love the way I get consumed in what I'm doing, almost lost. Last night I looked at the clock and it was 7 PM, a little while later (it seemed) I checked again and it was nearly 10! I'd just been in the moment, making salads and apps and desserts. I love the short life-cycle of a kitchen day. Unlike a software project that takes weeks to months to years (to even never!) to complete, in the kitchen the order comes in, you prepare it, and it's gone. By the end of the night, the "project" is over and the battle is won. I love the satisfaction of making something people enjoy. I made an apple tarte tatin for last night's dessert special. I plated an order and thirty minutes later, the server told me, "They loved the apple tart and were raving!" I love doing lots of things at once and figuring out the most efficient way to do it, and I love to be under pressure and make it all happen and get it right. I love sending out a perfect plate. I just wanted to ask how you got into cooking.. did you need to take any formal training, or was it primarily on the job? did you take a pay cut? I've always loved cooking and baking, ever since I was little. During college I always had food service jobs (made ice cream, worked in a pie shop on Cape Cod, etc.) and learned some skills there. And I've just been a passionate home cook, reading and learning as much as I could from doing and watching Iron Chef and other cooking programs. I've realized that I knew more than I thought and also that I have a long way to go. And yes, I took a pay cut. Cooks with no professional experience do not make the same salary as software engineering managers with 10 years experience. If you have further questions, feel free to write! Obviously I have less time for posting than in the past, but I'll try. And soon too, a post about my first impressions...

Tech support that comes to you Best
Buy's Geek Squad muscles into new turf
-- computer servicing

Tech support that comes to you Best
Buy's Geek Squad muscles into new turf
-- computer servicing 06/20/2004 06:31 AM
San Francisco Chronicle Jun 20 2004 10:53AM GMT

the 25 most difficult interview
questions

the 25 most difficult interview
questions 05/20/2004 04:06 PM
i find "what are you wearing under that suit" is always a tough question

POWER5 Interview with IBM: a call for
questions

POWER5 Interview with IBM: a call for
questions 09/23/2004 03:38 PM
IBM has graciously offered to let me interview some members of the POWER5 team, so I'm currently soliciting questions from the hardware community to see what you guys want to know about the new processor.

Legal Questions Surround Google
Interview (AP)

Legal Questions Surround Google
Interview (AP) 08/13/2004 12:43 PM
AP - Legal questions about an interview Google Inc.'s founders gave to a magazine are the latest in a string of developments that have clouded the online search engine's highly anticipated initial stock offering.

Legal Questions Surround Google
Interview

Legal Questions Surround Google
Interview 08/13/2004 09:16 AM
AP via Daily Press Aug 13 2004 1:24PM GMT

Playboy interview raises fresh SEC
questions for Google

Playboy interview raises fresh SEC
questions for Google 08/13/2004 07:17 AM
eFinancial News Aug 13 2004 12:01PM GMT

Google’s Library Project: Questions,
Questions, Questions

Google’s Library Project: Questions,
Questions, Questions 01/03/2005 07:10 PM

Abi Becomes Top Internet Dish!

Abi Becomes Top Internet Dish! 05/28/2004 04:57 AM
PA News via The Scotsman Online May 28 2004 9:01AM GMT

Webcam Pet Dish

Webcam Pet Dish 04/19/2004 08:33 AM
Despite my cynical gut reaction whenever I see 'pet' and 'gadget' together, I must admit I am intrigued by the iSeePet, a $500 automatic pet feeder with an integrated web cam. Rather than just add a simple camera to a feed bowl, the iSeePet also allows the pet owner to...

The Dish Network's HD DVR

The Dish Network's HD DVR 12/05/2003 12:31 PM
Just received word that the Dish Network is getting ready to unveil a satellite receiver with a high-definition digital video recorder built-in. The Dish Player-DVR 921 will have a 250GB hard drive for holding up to 180 hours of standard definition programming or 25 hours of high definition programming, and dual tuners for recording two programs at the same time. Should be out within a couple of weeks or so. [Thanks, Brian]...

delicious dish!

delicious dish! 09/04/2004 03:39 PM
RumorFilter: The Family by Kitty Kelley, comes out on the 14th. It reveals how Dubya has had a very special friend in the mayor of a Tennessee city, who has has cohabited at the Texas ranch many times is just one of the rumors flying around about this book. Kitty's written about Sinatra, Nancy Reagan, Jackie O, and the Royals, so what's she got up her chiffon sleeves this time? Start dishing!

The Boing Dish

The Boing Dish 01/07/2004 06:08 PM
Bruce Sterling says: "I don't know why, but I sure want one." Link

WWW.I-DISH-NETWORK.ORG

WWW.I-DISH-NETWORK.ORG 06/04/2004 01:51 PM
satellite tv

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Many don't eat their own cooking

Many don't eat their own cooking 05/23/2004 07:56 AM
SiliconValley.com May 23 2004 11:43AM GMT

cooking

cooking 09/14/2004 06:37 PM
Megnut

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Dish Network DVR-921 HD DVR Reviewed

Dish Network DVR-921 HD DVR Reviewed 12/24/2003 02:31 PM

"www.AndrewSullivan.com - Daily Dish"

"www.AndrewSullivan.com - Daily Dish" 04/10/2004 02:10 PM

"www.AndrewSullivan.com - Daily Dish.."

"www.AndrewSullivan.com - Daily Dish.." 01/23/2004 02:24 PM

www.AndrewSullivan.com - Daily Dish

www.AndrewSullivan.com - Daily Dish 12/16/2003 05:29 AM
Andrew Sullivan Hands Out Awards For Dumb Statements Given After Saddam Was Caught .. George Galloway Award .. roundup

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www.AndrewSullivan.com - Daily Dish..

www.AndrewSullivan.com - Daily Dish.. 01/22/2004 02:13 AM
his assessment of last night's State of the Union Address .. makes noises about deserting Bush in November .. everything that needs to be said .. Is hell freezing over? .. Andrew Sullivan .. SOTU WRAP-UP

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Careful With That Petri Dish

Careful With That Petri Dish 08/16/2004 04:42 AM
The road to Mars is rough, and astronauts may need replacement body tissue on the way. British researchers are teaming up with NASA to find ways to grow it. By Lakshmi Sandhana.

Dish Player DVR 921 HD Recorder

Dish Player DVR 921 HD Recorder 08/03/2004 09:20 AM

The Gestalt of Cooking

The Gestalt of Cooking 06/01/2004 02:10 PM
SRHCB 10K Retrospective

"Cooking For Engineers"

"Cooking For Engineers" 09/11/2004 02:49 PM

From geek to chef

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