Archive for February, 2003

Extract Video From Tivo on Mac OSX

Wednesday, February 5th, 2003

Cool article on capturing the video off of your Tivo in mpg2 format on your Mac (running OS X).
The only problem? This works only on Tivo Series 1 recorders… Cue the “Whuh, whuh, whuh, whuuuuuuuuuuh” sound effect… :)

Thought of the Day

Wednesday, February 5th, 2003

When was it ever decided and by who (the Pilgrims, aliens, a Secret Society, etc?) that peanut butter cookies need to have the criss-crossed lines on top of them?
Have you ever had a peanut butter cookie that didn’t have this “checkerboard” on top of them? I think not! :)

100 Miles On A Segway

Tuesday, February 4th, 2003

Interesting article at http://www.bookofseg.com/100miles/ regarding one of the first Segway owners accounts of commuting to work on his HT.
I will have a Segway one day (I already know the pricepoint it’ll take for me to buy one!) and hopefully use it for commuting purposes as well.

The L Report

Monday, February 3rd, 2003

lreport.com describes itself as the following:
“Researching the youth market since the early 90’s, the L Report is widely acknowledged as an authority on youth culture. Understanding and interpreting the attitudes, behavior and lifestyles of youth is our sole mission and our passion. Our exclusive team of trend scouts, called Urban Pioneers, along with experienced market [...]

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Sunday, February 2nd, 2003

Mike Daisey’s “Let’s Support/Let’s Not Support” Series, I give you my take…
Up With:
Tivo automatically grabbing suggestions
Diet Dr. Pepper
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The Drew Carey Show
Down With:
Tivo recording every friggin Trading Spaces that comes on the air
Fake Dr. Pepper
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The Johnny Hernandez Amateur Hour