Because 1Password has a strong password generator and an improved keychain format which works better when syncing to services like Mobile Me or Drop.io (or just about anywhere else). There is also an iPhone app that syncs as well. As long as you have your phone, you have your passwords. The real upside is having a unique, strong password for each site, so even if one does get compromised, the attacker only has access to that one site and has no real chance of guessing any of your other passwords.
Sometimes, a surgical scalpel is better than a chainsaw.
And sometimes a chainsaw is better than a scalpel. Come to think of it, and I don't use either, much, but I'd go chainsaw above scalpel for everyday use.
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Calculate your own conversion to attempt-by-the-French-to-regain-relevance-on-the-world-stage units.
Gee, if metric is an attempt by France to regain relevance, they've succeeded everywhere bar America.
And yet they've succeeded in every bar in America. Checking the units used to measure wine and booze... yep, metric.
Can we please stop hearing about Nokia? Every time we try to have a discussion involving the iPhone, a bunch of people chime in with this business about Nokia. I'm just so tired of it! Please let us drink our Kool-Aid® in peace.
Maybe you could write out your themes in advance, you know, in an 'I-like-this-but-I-don't-like-that' kind of way?
Exactly. I think we are on the same page. I've been doing brainstorming sessions, trying to come up with some themes. I also have a friend who is going to do an original oil painting for the cover art, so I need to give him some ideas soon. I'm pretty excited about it!
Are you doing the challenge this year? Have you registered? If so, I'm over there as "The Dave VanderWall Band", so look me up and send me a PM. Slashdotters unite! I must say that the sense of community over at RPM Challenge is a really wonderful and supportive thing. Most of us know we are just a bunch of hacks doing something we love.:-)
And one other related thought: I'm part of a songwriting group called Bullet Lodge where we get together once a month and show off a minimum of 6 original songs that were written, recorded, and mixed within a 24-hour period. After that, coming up with 10 songs in 29 days seems like no problem. It's a big part of why I want to just do the whole thing in February.
Yeah, I totally agree about the nitpicking. There was a thread on the discussion forum over at the RPM site talking about this subject. I think the best advice came in the form of this: Does it feel like you are cheating? If so, then you probably are.:-)
I thought about preparing some lyrics in advance since those are usually the most time-consuming part of the process for me, but I have a tough time writing lyrics without music, and I want to write all the music during February, so I'm sort of stuck.
When it comes to Steely Dan, you are probably thinking of recording engineers like Roger Nichols and mastering engineers like Bob Ludwig. I agree that guys like these are the shit, and so it seems a bit silly to expect that level of quality from something like the RPM Challenge. You are right, though, most of it isn't all that good. I did the challenge last year and maybe got 2 or 3 tracks out of it that are worth much of anything at all, and that's being generous.
Interesting Roger Nichols tidbits: 1) His company screwed my friends' band over by doing an incredibly poor mastering job and then refusing to redo or even acknowledge it, and 2) I just got an email this evening from RNDigital (his audio plugin production company) saying that they believe their RNDigital.com domain was hijacked. Whoops! (I swear it wasn't me!):-)
Then don't do it. I own a lot more gear than what you mentioned, but I also have a good day job and just really enjoy music as a hobby. I have absolutely no problem giving away my music. What the hell else am I going to do with it? Keep it all to myself? For what purpose?
You'll need to spend a little more than $100 on a microphone (although, the SM57 is rock-solid and I am not knocking it). I'd recommend checking out some of the products from SE Electronics, which I found to be a great value for a semi-pro condenser microphone. The Z5600A is my favorite mic (about $600 when I bought it). My friend has a Gemini and he really likes that mic, too. Of course then you need decent preamps, A/D converters, and... yes, it can get quite expensive.:-)
I live in the Twin Cities and we are fortunate to have some of the best public radio in the world (IMNSHO). 89.3 The Current is really the only radio station I listen to these days. They have both podcasts and live streaming radio. During pledge drives I hear lots of praise from the DJs thanking out-of-state listeners for their support. Check it out.
This is a gray area. I think many of us (including myself) do not prepare any material in advance. If you want to get technical, some have even questioned using samples. E.g., if you use drum samples in your work, well, when exactly were those samples recorded, and does that violate the no-recording-before-February rule?
It's a motivation thing. People are lazy, and this gives us an excuse to do something on a set schedule. I've been writing and recording music for quite some time now, and yet it is amazing how much music I have not written, mostly due to simple procrastination.
Speaking of "futury" and no tactile feedback: I can't believe no one posted a comment about the Fingerworks TouchStream keyboard, or the OLPC XO-1 keyboard. Fortunately, here they are, together at last.
I wish someone would manufacture an mp3 player with better analog output circuitry designed not for headphone / earphone listening but for hooking up to hifi components.
Your hifi component needs for playing MP3's have already been met by Slim Devices. Even though this company was purchased by Logitech not too long ago, they seem to have been left to their own devices, as it were. Sure it requires a home network, but we all know you already have one of those. And before someone asks ye old/. question: "does it run under Linux", yes, yes it does. The server software component of these little beauties runs under anything that can run a modern version of Perl. It also supports the lossless FLAC, WAV and AIFF formats. Yes, it supports Ogg Vorbis.
How about an analogy (since this is/.): The US Supreme Court issues a ruling in English based upon some treaty written in French. It turns out that the supreme court choose to use a less-common translation of a French phrase in the treaty as part of its ruling, and quotes it in English.
Seems complicated. Please rephrase as an analogy using a car.
I did read the comment... after I replied. Busted!
Actually, they already have something similar. There is an option on the Macbook Pro to "Place two fingers on trackpad and click button for secondary click".
The GP post is a good idea as well. I definitely stand corrected.
It hurts the one-button people because we like having one big button. No matter where my finger is on the trackpad, click with my thumb, and it's a left-click. I hate using two-button trackpads. If I want a second, third, fourth, etc., button then I use an external mouse.
I realize we have to wait for the NTSB's findings, but as someone who drove over this bridge every workday, twice a day for years, I have to say the repairs seemed more than a minor resurfacing. They were jackhammering down below the re-bar to pour the new concrete. They had just finished two lanes in either direction (the traffic was traveling over the new pavement), and they were getting ready to pour more concrete.
I suspect the repairs accelerated the structural damage, but I agree that it was probably just a matter of time before it collapsed.
<sigh>
Sad, sad thing to have happened. And, of course, we Minneapolitans are reminded about it every day by big, amber signs: Road closed at I94; Road closed at TH280. It's going to be like this for a long time.
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Because 1Password has a strong password generator and an improved keychain format which works better when syncing to services like Mobile Me or Drop.io (or just about anywhere else). There is also an iPhone app that syncs as well. As long as you have your phone, you have your passwords. The real upside is having a unique, strong password for each site, so even if one does get compromised, the attacker only has access to that one site and has no real chance of guessing any of your other passwords.
You forgot Minneapolis (easy to do) which is a major hub for Northwest (Delta). Another layover/delay hub to add to your list.
Or, you know, for the discerning gentleman you can get your blades marked with each day of the week.
Just sayin'.
Unless they have a first gen iPhone in which case MMS is supposedly not supported.
And sometimes a chainsaw is better than a scalpel. Come to think of it, and I don't use either, much, but I'd go chainsaw above scalpel for everyday use.
Sorry, I got distracted by the bubble rings.
Yes.
And yet they've succeeded in every bar in America. Checking the units used to measure wine and booze ... yep, metric.
I bet you've seen it. It's all all of their first aid products, along with a little Registered Trademark symbol.
Can we please stop hearing about Nokia? Every time we try to have a discussion involving the iPhone, a bunch of people chime in with this business about Nokia. I'm just so tired of it! Please let us drink our Kool-Aid® in peace.
What's your handle over there?
Mine.
Exactly. I think we are on the same page. I've been doing brainstorming sessions, trying to come up with some themes. I also have a friend who is going to do an original oil painting for the cover art, so I need to give him some ideas soon. I'm pretty excited about it!
Are you doing the challenge this year? Have you registered? If so, I'm over there as "The Dave VanderWall Band", so look me up and send me a PM. Slashdotters unite! I must say that the sense of community over at RPM Challenge is a really wonderful and supportive thing. Most of us know we are just a bunch of hacks doing something we love. :-)
And one other related thought: I'm part of a songwriting group called Bullet Lodge where we get together once a month and show off a minimum of 6 original songs that were written, recorded, and mixed within a 24-hour period. After that, coming up with 10 songs in 29 days seems like no problem. It's a big part of why I want to just do the whole thing in February.
Also see the Wikipedia article on the Immersion Composition Society if you are at all intrigued by the whole one-day writing/recording process.
Cheers!
Yeah, I totally agree about the nitpicking. There was a thread on the discussion forum over at the RPM site talking about this subject. I think the best advice came in the form of this: Does it feel like you are cheating? If so, then you probably are. :-)
I thought about preparing some lyrics in advance since those are usually the most time-consuming part of the process for me, but I have a tough time writing lyrics without music, and I want to write all the music during February, so I'm sort of stuck.
When it comes to Steely Dan, you are probably thinking of recording engineers like Roger Nichols and mastering engineers like Bob Ludwig. I agree that guys like these are the shit, and so it seems a bit silly to expect that level of quality from something like the RPM Challenge. You are right, though, most of it isn't all that good. I did the challenge last year and maybe got 2 or 3 tracks out of it that are worth much of anything at all, and that's being generous.
Interesting Roger Nichols tidbits: 1) His company screwed my friends' band over by doing an incredibly poor mastering job and then refusing to redo or even acknowledge it, and 2) I just got an email this evening from RNDigital (his audio plugin production company) saying that they believe their RNDigital.com domain was hijacked. Whoops! (I swear it wasn't me!) :-)
Then don't do it. I own a lot more gear than what you mentioned, but I also have a good day job and just really enjoy music as a hobby. I have absolutely no problem giving away my music. What the hell else am I going to do with it? Keep it all to myself? For what purpose?
You'll need to spend a little more than $100 on a microphone (although, the SM57 is rock-solid and I am not knocking it). I'd recommend checking out some of the products from SE Electronics, which I found to be a great value for a semi-pro condenser microphone. The Z5600A is my favorite mic (about $600 when I bought it). My friend has a Gemini and he really likes that mic, too. Of course then you need decent preamps, A/D converters, and ... yes, it can get quite expensive. :-)
I live in the Twin Cities and we are fortunate to have some of the best public radio in the world (IMNSHO). 89.3 The Current is really the only radio station I listen to these days. They have both podcasts and live streaming radio. During pledge drives I hear lots of praise from the DJs thanking out-of-state listeners for their support. Check it out.
This is a gray area. I think many of us (including myself) do not prepare any material in advance. If you want to get technical, some have even questioned using samples. E.g., if you use drum samples in your work, well, when exactly were those samples recorded, and does that violate the no-recording-before-February rule?
It's a motivation thing. People are lazy, and this gives us an excuse to do something on a set schedule. I've been writing and recording music for quite some time now, and yet it is amazing how much music I have not written, mostly due to simple procrastination.
Speaking of "futury" and no tactile feedback: I can't believe no one posted a comment about the Fingerworks TouchStream keyboard, or the OLPC XO-1 keyboard. Fortunately, here they are, together at last.
Your hifi component needs for playing MP3's have already been met by Slim Devices. Even though this company was purchased by Logitech not too long ago, they seem to have been left to their own devices, as it were. Sure it requires a home network, but we all know you already have one of those. And before someone asks ye old /. question: "does it run under Linux", yes, yes it does. The server software component of these little beauties runs under anything that can run a modern version of Perl. It also supports the lossless FLAC, WAV and AIFF formats. Yes, it supports Ogg Vorbis.
You're welcome.
I did read the comment ... after I replied. Busted!
Actually, they already have something similar. There is an option on the Macbook Pro to "Place two fingers on trackpad and click button for secondary click".
The GP post is a good idea as well. I definitely stand corrected.
It hurts the one-button people because we like having one big button. No matter where my finger is on the trackpad, click with my thumb, and it's a left-click. I hate using two-button trackpads. If I want a second, third, fourth, etc., button then I use an external mouse.
I realize we have to wait for the NTSB's findings, but as someone who drove over this bridge every workday, twice a day for years, I have to say the repairs seemed more than a minor resurfacing. They were jackhammering down below the re-bar to pour the new concrete. They had just finished two lanes in either direction (the traffic was traveling over the new pavement), and they were getting ready to pour more concrete.
I suspect the repairs accelerated the structural damage, but I agree that it was probably just a matter of time before it collapsed.
<sigh> Sad, sad thing to have happened. And, of course, we Minneapolitans are reminded about it every day by big, amber signs: Road closed at I94; Road closed at TH280. It's going to be like this for a long time. </sigh>