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by Tim Burns
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posted Apr 18 2011 8:41AM
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This is what I was talking about with Todd this morning (and on Facebook):
A Japanese company has made JeanPants, a pair of boxer-briefs printed to look like denim cutoffs. Oh, did I forget to mention (if it's not obvious) that these are for MEN! Order them in time for Father's Day! What do you think, ladies? Here's where to order: http://www.japantrendshop.com/jeanpants-underwear-p-1042.htm
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by Tim Burns
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posted Apr 4 2011 8:45AM
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This is a follow up on what I was talking about on the air:
Technology changes so fast these days that it is often difficult to keep up. Electronics that were once must-haves are
now old hat and new gadgets are taking their places. However, some of your old favorites may still be the best options.
According to Yahoo Finance, here's a list of Gadgets You Should Get Rid Of (Or Not):
get from a laptop.
HIGH-SPEED INTERNET AT HOME -- Keep it. Even though MiFi (a device that changes 3G into Wi-Fi) exists now, it only works well if you have a great data signal at home. If you want reliable internet and the ability to watch Hulu, YouTube, and Netflix, don't lose your high-speed internet.
CABLE TV -- Depends. Cable can still be a nice perk, but if you aren't in desperate need of it, you can get by with most shows by subscribing to Hulu Plus, Netflix, or Amazon Instant Video.
POINT-AND-SHOOT CAMERA -- Lose it. Although Smartphone cameras are probably not as good as the old point-and-shoot cameras, they are much more convenient. It is extremely easy to share pictures on a Smartphone, and there are apps to make your pictures look extra awesome. You may not take your camera everywhere, but you usually take your phone everywhere. It is always nice to be able to capture a moment at any time of day.
CAMCORDER -- Lose it. If you are just looking to take some fun videos, a Smartphone will work fine. If the quality isn't good enough, you are probably in need of a nice (and expensive) camera. There is very little need for something in the middle of the two.
USB THUMB DRIVE -- Lose it. If you need to share files, you don't need hardware. You can usually move files around using the internet. You can e-mail files to yourself or sign up for Dropbox or any other service where you can create a "private, shareable hard drive in the cloud."
DIGITAL MUSIC PLAYER -- Lose it (probably). Two words: Smart. Phone. If you want a small music player for something such as exercise or background noise, purchase an iPod Shuffle.
ALARM CLOCK -- Keep it. Remember when the iPhone alarms didn't work and people woke up late? It's always safer to have a good old alarm clock --they are less complicated, anyway.
GPS UNIT -- Lose it. If you have a Smartphone, forget about buying a GPS. Smartphones usually have free or cheap GPS systems -- cheaper than a normal GPS.
BOOKS -- Keep them (with one exception). Digital books are great, but let's be honest -- nothing compares to a real live book. You never have to recharge a book's battery. One great style of digital books to purchase? Cookbooks. They are cheap and extremely handy.
Tim back here: 8-Track player. Definitely time to get rid of that!  |
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by Tim Burns
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posted Apr 4 2011 8:40AM
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This is a follow up on what I was talking about on the air:
Technology changes so fast these days that it is often difficult to keep up. Electronics that were once must-haves are now old hat and new gadgets are taking their places. However, some of your old favorites may still be the best options.
According to Yahoo Finance, here's a list of Gadgets You Should Get Rid Of (Or Not):
- DESKTOP COMPUTER -- Lose it. Laptops have everything you need. There is nothing the average computer user can't get from a laptop.
- HIGH-SPEED INTERNET AT HOME -- Keep it. Even though MiFi (a device that changes 3G into Wi-Fi) exists now, it only works well if you have a great data signal at home. If you want reliable internet and the ability to watch Hulu, YouTube, and Netflix, don't lose your high-speed internet.
- CABLE TV -- Depends. Cable can still be a nice perk, but if you aren't in desperate need of it, you can get by with most shows by subscribing to Hulu Plus, Netflix, or Amazon Instant Video.
- POINT-AND-SHOOT CAMERA -- Lose it. Although Smartphone cameras are probably not as good as the old point-and-shoot cameras, they are much more convenient. It is extremely easy to share pictures on a Smartphone, and there are apps to make your pictures look extra awesome. You may not take your camera everywhere, but you usually take your phone everywhere. It is always nice to be able to capture a moment at any time of day.
- CAMCORDER -- Lose it. If you are just looking to take some fun videos, a Smartphone will work fine. If the quality isn't good enough, you are probably in need of a nice (and expensive) camera. There is very little need for something in the middle of the two.
- USB THUMB DRIVE -- Lose it. If you need to share files, you don't need hardware. You can usually move files around using the internet. You can e-mail files to yourself or sign up for Dropbox or any other service where you can create a "private, shareable hard drive in the cloud."
- DIGITAL MUSIC PLAYER -- Lose it (probably). Two words: Smart. Phone. If you want a small music player for something such as exercise or background noise, purchase an iPod Shuffle.
- ALARM CLOCK -- Keep it. Remember when the iPhone alarms didn't work and people woke up late? It's always safer to have a good old alarm clock --they are less complicated, anyway.
- GPS UNIT -- Lose it. If you have a Smartphone, forget about buying a GPS. Smartphones usually have free or cheap GPS systems -- cheaper than a normal GPS.
- BOOKS -- Keep them (with one exception). Digital books are great, but let's be honest -- nothing compares to a real live book. You never have to recharge a book's battery. One great style of digital books to purchase? Cookbooks. They are cheap and extremely handy.
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by Tim Burns
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posted Mar 30 2011 11:20AM
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I am helping my wife create a video PSA for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April). And we would appreciate input from YOU on the project! Here's what she wrote on her FB page:
"Help! We are making a PSA video for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The theme: "It's Time...To Get Involved" Engaging Bystanders in Prevention. Wanna be in my video? Use your webcam or whatever and send me a video of you saying "It's time...(Fill in the blank). Example: "It's time to speak up". "It's time to believe victims". Be creative and share what you're willing to do to be an engaged bystander!"
Tim here again to stress: "professional" looking videos are not only unncessary, but not desired for the artistic effect we're going for. Use your WEB CAM (*), or cell phone to record the clip. The more "raw" the better.
AND, ladies/girls, we really need some men on here too so get your husband/dad/boyfriend to do it too!
* Use Londa's starters "It's time to______" Maybe "It's time to stop telling sexist jokes."
* Please keep them under 10 seconds.
* Not all videos will be use
* By submitting a video, you agree to allow us to use it in the PSA without compensation.
(*) The web cam we have connect to our home computer loaded a shortcut on our desktop that allows us to open it and "quick capture" a piece of video. Yours probably does too.
Save the file (hopefully as MPEG or AVI...but send whatever you can) and,
EMAIL your attachement to Tim@YourQ102.com ! |
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by Tim Burns
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posted Mar 21 2011 9:40AM
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This is week 6 of my weight loss plan (to lose 20 pounds by my birthday, April 12). It has been going so well! But then the weekend comes around and I can't say "NO" to crappy food! What's wrong with me?
Here's the weekend menu:
Friday night: Teriyaki chicken wings with onion rings, 2 beers
Saturday: Lunch=Chipotle...although I chose the "salad" version with no wrap. I'm told the wrap adds 300 calories (and a lot of carbs). Dinner: Deep Fried Walleye at the New London Legion AND Irish potatotes...deep fried and dipped in a gooey cheese sauce.
Sunday: A sensible protein-y lunch, but then my stepdaughter wanted a "last meal" before having her tonsils out: a barbeque pork and pickle pizza. It was so good I ate more than I should have.
Now I feel guilty. And the downward trend was halted.
Here's the chart :(
(This is only a snapshot of a few days, so OVERALL, it's not as bad as it looks. A new resolve today!!)
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