Another interesting way to conserve. UPS has redesigned all routes to avoid left turns. This tip shaved 29 million miles off its U.S. drivers routes - saving more than 3 million gallons of gas. That's about $12 million in savings at $4/gallon. Three rights make a left - flow analysis at work! ... read more!
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We have recently brought on international clients here at Luna. Yes, I'm speaking of clients, not contractors. Let me remind you that we don't outsource! I found a handy Vista Widget to help with keeping track of international time at worldtimeserver.com. Multiple instances can be added for various locations. They also have a 12 hour version if 24 clocks aren't your thing ... read more!
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I'm becoming less of do-it-yourselfer as time goes on, but this is something I'm contemplating - a camera-in-a-bag. I'm not sure of the supported depth levels, but adding a bit of Alka-Seltzer will make sure that if the bag begins to leak, you'll know about it! ... read more!
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Little apps like this are what make the world (wide web) go around. Awesome Highlighter is a cool little tool that allows you to show your friends, or whomever you choose, exactly what you are talking about. Awesome Highligher allows you to pick specific text from any webpage and highlight it. It then creates your very own link to view your highlighted material later or to share with others. The simplicity of this tool is what makes it so appealing and useful. Use it when editing text or proof r... read more!
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Do you ever take your work home? Do you just use a copied version of your code base or checkout from subversion to work on a separate computer? Well then, you too will have experienced the multiple configuration file annoyance. Some web specific frameworks like ruby on rails use a system to define different environments, then use different configuration files for the different environments. In php, if you are not using a framework, you may think you are stuck to swapping out configuration files ... read more!
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It's live and awaiting a million (or so) flaming comments. Might as well take a peek and chime in with your two cents. I'm already a fan of the new photo management and "ajax-cool" box re-configuration features. Tabs as well. Released today, it will be rolling out to the 80 million plus users in the next few days. Enjoy. ... read more!
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Are you a true minimalist? Environmentalist? How about a book sized "desktop" computer that consumes 2 watts of power? Cherrypal could be your answer. Specifications Freescale's MPC5121e mobileGT processor, 800 MIPS (400 MHz) of processing 256 MB of DDR2 DRAM 4GB NAND Flash-based solid state drive WiFi 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Two USB 2.0 ports One 10/100 Ethernet with RJ-45 jack One VGA DB-15 display out jack Headphone level stereo audio out 3.5mm jack 9vDC 2.5mm 10 watt AC-DC adapter power supply Weig... read more!
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I once used a 6 foot floor level to check the level of my house as it was being jacked up by two 40 ton floor jacks, but could I have used an iPhone instead? Apparently, yes. PosiMotion continues to come up with interesting ideas, including "A Level". Genius. ... read more!
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