Preparing for Vista

Nov 09, 07 Preparing for Vista

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I recently got a copy of Windows Vista from the IUN bookstore. I don’t think that Vista is ready for prime time yet, but I wanted to give it a try after the first service pack came out. I believe that my 3.2Ghz Pentium 4 processor should be able to handle the new OS. However, Vista is a resource hog, so I will need to upgrade...

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The Big Bang Theory

Nov 06, 07 The Big Bang Theory

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Chrissy wanted me to watch The Big Bang Theory because she says that it’s like watching me on TV. I wasn’t sure how to take that. I’ve been teaching K221 at IUN every Monday, so I haven’t caught it yet, but Chrissy recorded them all. So we sat down and watched two hours straight. It might be the funniest show...

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Finishing the Transformers Game

Nov 03, 07 Finishing the Transformers Game

Posted by in Transformers, Video Games

Now that the second campaign is completed, I’m going back to each Decepticon chapter to complete the side quests and collect all the Energon cubes. As with the Autobot levels, there are different accomplishments and mini-games in each chapter that unlock bonus features. I reduced my screen resolution in order to make the game...

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First Week with the CPAP

Nov 02, 07 First Week with the CPAP

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The sleep doctor set me up with a CPAP machine, so I’ve been trying to get used to it for the last couple of nights. So far, I usually wake up about six times during the night to fight with the mask. I’m just not used to sleeping with something on my face. On the bright side, the mask is much more comfortable than the...

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The Bionic Woman

Nov 01, 07 The Bionic Woman

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I didn’t have high hopes for “The Bionic Woman” (NBC), but I had nothing else to watch on Wednesday night. It turned out to be pretty good, and I’ve been watching it every week now without fail. Partially because the leading actress, Michelle Ryan, is terribly attractive, and partially because Katee Sackhoff...

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