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May 04, 2005

I’ve lost over 25 lbs

Posted by Brewmonkey at 12:34 AM
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I’ve lost over 25 lbs in the last year. I still want to lose another 25.

Test post

Posted by Brewmonkey at 12:28 AM
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I am doing 43 things.

April 28, 2005

The inflated dollar.

Posted by Brewmonkey at 01:33 AM
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US at least seizes Zarqawi's laptop | csmonitor.com

"He also points out that the captured cash was in euros, not dollars, and indicates that the terror network likely maintains a functioning logistical connection with Al Qaeda's European branches."

Even the terrorist don't have confidence in the dollar.

April 23, 2005

pdf creation guidelines.

Posted by Brewmonkey at 07:29 PM
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1. Never set the page layout.
2. Never start with the side panel open.
3. Never set magnification.
4. Never resize window.
5. Never center window.
6. Never open window in full screen mode.
7. Never hide toolbars.
8. Never hide menu bar.
9. Never use click navigation.


Note to adobe... If i choose to disable acrobat javascript, please do not remind me that it is disabled everytime. There are some things that pdfs should not do. Javascript being one, and multimedia being another. Also, you should rename your bookmarks to contents, and build in real bookmark functionality.

April 16, 2005

still flaws will firefox update routine.

Posted by Brewmonkey at 03:59 PM
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1. Download package is still too large. Should only download and update components that need to be updated.
2. Still puts the install package on your desktop. In fact, firefox's download engine needs to be updated. It should never default to the desktop for downloads. The user should always be prompted for location unless they specify that all download packages should be placed on the desktop.
3. After the program is updated, the firsty time firefox is launched, it indicates that there is another update.
4. After closing all instances of firefox, the install routine detected a non-existant instance still running. The instance checking routine need to be delayed for another couple of seconds.
5. The setup routine wanted to change the homepage settings. At worst, this last option should remain unchecked.

They need to rethink this entire routine. Especially with the number of updates they have been pushing out lately.

When the user checks for a update, it should just display one window indicating that an update is available and all instances of firefox will be closed. When the user clicks ok, this should be the only user interactions required. A minimal number of updated components should be download (probably should only download component deltas). All instances of firefox closed automatically. Updates should be applied automatically. All previous user settings should be preserved. Finally all downloaded packages should be automatically deleted. User interaction should only be required if there are new settings or existing settings need to be changed for security concerns.