Non-Tech

Well, already messed up National Shutdown Day...

Shawn Cicoria — Sat, 03 May 2008 11:34:19 GMT

I had heard on the radio a short blurb about "National Shutdown Day" being Saturday May 3rd (today). Only problem is I didn't hear about what we were shutting down. I had initially thought it was something like "National Lights Out day" (which I also missed).

So, today, I light up my computer and do a Live search on what it's all about. Well, I blew it. It's about turning off your computer for 1 day - as I'm reading that on my turned on computer (haven't figure out how to use it w/ out the power on) and typing this and also checking weather, some blogs, and my calendar.

http://www.shutdownday.org/

DirecTV HDPC-20 Dual USB Tuner Shakes Hand with Vista

Shawn Cicoria — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:43:00 GMT

Finally, I can get my DirecTV signal down to Media Center without a whole bunch of crap.

I've been waiting for DirecTV's MC compatible capability for some time, this finally looks like I can get TiVo like function well integrated with MC.

Using TiVo now, but resistant to moving to the DirecTV DVR as it's interface just plain stinks.

DirecTV HDPC-20 Dual USB Tuner Shakes Hand with Vista

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Shawn Cicoria — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 10:15:08 GMT

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Who knew a Toyota Prius could hit 100 Mph?

Shawn Cicoria — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 21:25:53 GMT

Forget the story about the kid and the drugs (didn't Jeb's kid do something similar?).

He had a Prius running 100+ Mph - that's something to be said about the drive train on that thing.

Gore’s Son Is Facing Charges in California After Freeway Arrest - New York Times