Find and support your local/country's heritage seed organization.
It's simple: Buy seeds from them that result in plants with fruit that tastes great and they can afford to stay in business.
Today's supermarkets dictate to farmers what they can grow, or they simply don't buy from them.
For example, your typical supermarket strawberries have a good shelf life, look great, and taste like flavored chalk. If you grow your own from heritage seed they taste great but couldn't get to the market in one piece because they aren't tolerant to todays distribution methods.
Get into back-yard gardening or hydroponics (yes you can grow legal stuff with it lol) and save the world a garden at a time.
A little space can go a long way towards reducing your food bills with better product and a makes for a great hobby. You don't need lots of testers and pumps for hydroponics with auto-pots makes for the perfect geek gardening solution in my opinion.
I'm a palm user of over 10 years as well and happily keep my phone and PDA separate for a variety of reasons.
The biggest problem I've had with it is the lack of a Linux Palm Desktop. I really miss it having moved to Ubuntu and while I'm getting by with Jpilot I have lost a lot of functionality (specific to my behavior) having switched. Not to much joy with wine (due to a lack of knowledge on my part no doubt) either.
I hope that if/when they finally (2nd/3rd time lucky?) go linux we'll see a desktop released for that OS, or at least enough published to enable Jpilot and others to jump on board better.
While they're at it, perhaps they'll realize that wiki-fying their base menu system (address/memo/to-do/calendar) apps will make for a simple and enormously useful improvement in functionality.
I agree this is an unfortunately trap for a few smaller shops out there to fall into. I've even had one support call where I asked them where are the backups, and the reply was, we have mirrored disks...
You need to be able to recover from something being deleted (intentionally or otherwise) and often the ability to roll-back in time to older iterations of a document is useful.
While not asked for by the original post, backing up this data is (hopefully) on his to-do list and is probably an entire post all by itself.
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What version of linux are you syncing with and what are you syncing with? Do you have a desktop equivalent and if so what is it?
I'm interested in bailing on Windoze and the palm desktop (or lack thereof in Linux) is the only thing holding me back. I'm planning on going with Ubuntu.
I so totally agree. We've had problem after problem with WebSphere. I wonder if they increment the version number periodically, merely so the helpdesk can say "upgrade/patch before we can even discuss your problem".
I applaud the migration of the individual responsible for WebSphere to MS.
Together they should make everything else out there look that much better.
Its also got bluetooth which should slightly offset the lack of a headphone socket (except for playing MP3's which you seem to be interested in).
While I'm not big on WiFi, it certainly would have made sense for this thing. A nice app to search for and alert if any open wireless is available, so you can kick off voip would definately underscore the power of an open platform.
I reckon we need to coin a new term for the Internet "eTard" in honor of Leroy and many of the other blinding acts of stupidity we all see online everyday.
Lemme get this straight, you're earning Frequent Flyer points buying cards which can be cashed in for (among other RL things) trinkets in Wow.
What's the problem? Why are these so "must have" in Wow? They're essentially a freebie in cornflakes if you tear off and send in enough box lids. Better still some people are interested in buying these off you.
I could understand the fuss if they provided a decisive in game benefit and the only way to get em was this...do they?
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A good point. I wonder how this supposedly "essential" cost model to help fund higher demand for capacity measures up when compared to other parts of the world (Korea?).
We all love/hate to hear about the various fibre-to-the-home mega-cheap solutions overseas. How did they get funded etc?
Having to start from scratch is responsible for some of the great infrastructure being put in out there, I wonder if New Orleans will enjoy similar benefits?
Net neutrality? Sure thing! We, the public, will own the conduits and fibre infrastructure (just like the roads) and you can lease it from a neutral third party who will deal equally with you AND your competitors:)
On the whole, we seem to be slowly moving from a "govern thyself" to a "If no-ones watching, why not?" frame of mind.
I wonder if this is almost being encouraged by the powers that be as it fosters a feeling that it's ok for them to be watching because I no longer expect the others around me to be governing their own behavior...
It's hard to go after Asterisk for cash I suspect...at least compared to such a juicy plum as Skype + Ebay.
On the other hand, given the size of Skype + Ebay hopefully they have enough funding to kick nine colours of shit outta Net2phone and get this fscking "patent" overturned.:)
I use Tivoli Storage Manager too and it is a very unsung hero of the backup/restore battleground.
You touch on it briefly but it's well worth highlighting how you are converting from LTO2 to LTO3. It doesn't require significant effort to perform this conversion thanks to the "separation" of data from the medium it is stored on by TSM. TSM handles all the underlying work, you just tell it to "move that data from LTO2 to LTO3 storage mediums please" and it chugs away in the background doing it.
No restores and re-archiving on new the new media type. No shrink-wrapping of "god I hope it works in 1-7 years" old tape hardware.
U.S company avoids human trial testing in states, instead using children in Peru.
FTA >"Earlier this month, a Peruvian scientist sponsored by Ventria presented data at the Pediatric Academics Societies meeting in San Francisco. It showed children hospitalized in Peru with serious diarrhea attacks recovered quicker -- 3.67 days versus 5.21 days -- if the dehydration solution they were fed contained the powder."
Because the motive stated, isn't always the real motive?
Because the administration appears to be getting away with removing all sorts of freedoms from their citizens using reasons such as this?
I agree completely with you that something should be done to crack down on Child Porn, is this really what they are after? Is the bill they are pushing through really going to help?
There have been so many reasons not to trust what they say at face value, is this yet another?
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Find and support your local/country's heritage seed organization.
It's simple:
Buy seeds from them that result in plants with fruit that tastes great and they can afford to stay in business.
Today's supermarkets dictate to farmers what they can grow, or they simply don't buy from them.
For example, your typical supermarket strawberries have a good shelf life, look great, and taste like flavored chalk. If you grow your own from heritage seed they taste great but couldn't get to the market in one piece because they aren't tolerant to todays distribution methods.
Get into back-yard gardening or hydroponics (yes you can grow legal stuff with it lol) and save the world a garden at a time.
A little space can go a long way towards reducing your food bills with better product and a makes for a great hobby. You don't need lots of testers and pumps for hydroponics with auto-pots makes for the perfect geek gardening solution in my opinion.
The Aussie Heritage seed club: http://www.diggers.com.au/
Easy hydroponics: http://www.autopot.com.au/
Have a hunt around and support your local outfit.
I'm a palm user of over 10 years as well and happily keep my phone and PDA separate for a variety of reasons.
The biggest problem I've had with it is the lack of a Linux Palm Desktop. I really miss it having moved to Ubuntu and while I'm getting by with Jpilot I have lost a lot of functionality (specific to my behavior) having switched. Not to much joy with wine (due to a lack of knowledge on my part no doubt) either.
I hope that if/when they finally (2nd/3rd time lucky?) go linux we'll see a desktop released for that OS, or at least enough published to enable Jpilot and others to jump on board better.
While they're at it, perhaps they'll realize that wiki-fying their base menu system (address/memo/to-do/calendar) apps will make for a simple and enormously useful improvement in functionality.
Great, here come the Triffids! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triffid
I agree this is an unfortunately trap for a few smaller shops out there to fall into. I've even had one support call where I asked them where are the backups, and the reply was, we have mirrored disks...
You need to be able to recover from something being deleted (intentionally or otherwise) and often the ability to roll-back in time to older iterations of a document is useful.
While not asked for by the original post, backing up this data is (hopefully) on his to-do list and is probably an entire post all by itself.
What version of linux are you syncing with and what are you syncing with? Do you have a desktop equivalent and if so what is it?
I'm interested in bailing on Windoze and the palm desktop (or lack thereof in Linux) is the only thing holding me back. I'm planning on going with Ubuntu.
I use a palm tungsten|E
Funny? Yeah, maybe...informative...definately
Don't forget though, that we are talking about "Idiots Become Managers" after all...
And if it was that straightforward to remove it's likely just as easy for the "car thief" to remove as well.
Computer says no. *coughs*
p hrases
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_britain#Catch
If we're not supposed to eat animals, why are they made out of meat? :)
I so totally agree. We've had problem after problem with WebSphere. I wonder if they increment the version number periodically, merely so the helpdesk can say "upgrade/patch before we can even discuss your problem".
I applaud the migration of the individual responsible for WebSphere to MS.
Together they should make everything else out there look that much better.
I liked it! Shame I don't have mod points for ya sorry.
Couldn't the metal outer casing (the coin) be used as the antenna?
According to the article it has a microSD slot.
Its also got bluetooth which should slightly offset the lack of a headphone socket (except for playing MP3's which you seem to be interested in).
While I'm not big on WiFi, it certainly would have made sense for this thing. A nice app to search for and alert if any open wireless is available, so you can kick off voip would definately underscore the power of an open platform.
I reckon we need to coin a new term for the Internet "eTard" in honor of Leroy and many of the other blinding acts of stupidity we all see online everyday.
Lemme get this straight, you're earning Frequent Flyer points buying cards which can be cashed in for (among other RL things) trinkets in Wow.
What's the problem? Why are these so "must have" in Wow? They're essentially a freebie in cornflakes if you tear off and send in enough box lids. Better still some people are interested in buying these off you.
I could understand the fuss if they provided a decisive in game benefit and the only way to get em was this...do they?
Wow, just another day in the Land of the Fee?
I reckon we need a "scary" mod option...
A good point. I wonder how this supposedly "essential" cost model to help fund higher demand for capacity measures up when compared to other parts of the world (Korea?).
:)
We all love/hate to hear about the various fibre-to-the-home mega-cheap solutions overseas. How did they get funded etc?
Having to start from scratch is responsible for some of the great infrastructure being put in out there, I wonder if New Orleans will enjoy similar benefits?
Net neutrality? Sure thing! We, the public, will own the conduits and fibre infrastructure (just like the roads) and you can lease it from a neutral third party who will deal equally with you AND your competitors
On the whole, we seem to be slowly moving from a "govern thyself" to a "If no-ones watching, why not?" frame of mind.
I wonder if this is almost being encouraged by the powers that be as it fosters a feeling that it's ok for them to be watching because I no longer expect the others around me to be governing their own behavior...
It's hard to go after Asterisk for cash I suspect...at least compared to such a juicy plum as Skype + Ebay.
:)
On the other hand, given the size of Skype + Ebay hopefully they have enough funding to kick nine colours of shit outta Net2phone and get this fscking "patent" overturned.
I use Tivoli Storage Manager too and it is a very unsung hero of the backup/restore battleground.
You touch on it briefly but it's well worth highlighting how you are converting from LTO2 to LTO3. It doesn't require significant effort to perform this conversion thanks to the "separation" of data from the medium it is stored on by TSM. TSM handles all the underlying work, you just tell it to "move that data from LTO2 to LTO3 storage mediums please" and it chugs away in the background doing it.
No restores and re-archiving on new the new media type.
No shrink-wrapping of "god I hope it works in 1-7 years" old tape hardware.
U.S company avoids human trial testing in states, instead using children in Peru.
FTA
>"Earlier this month, a Peruvian scientist sponsored by Ventria presented data at the Pediatric Academics Societies meeting in San Francisco. It showed children hospitalized in Peru with serious diarrhea attacks recovered quicker -- 3.67 days versus 5.21 days -- if the dehydration solution they were fed contained the powder."
Q: We would like a copy of the data from the last election please
A: Umm, you can't have it, the format is "proprietary"
Truth: We don't have a copy any more, you don't leave something that incriminating just lying around...
Because the motive stated, isn't always the real motive?
Because the administration appears to be getting away with removing all sorts of freedoms from their citizens using reasons such as this?
I agree completely with you that something should be done to crack down on Child Porn, is this really what they are after? Is the bill they are pushing through really going to help?
There have been so many reasons not to trust what they say at face value, is this yet another?
Hopefully they won't resort to lighting "incense" to get what they want :)