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links for 2008-03-01
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iNdependence is a Cocoa-based application for Mac OS X which provides an easy-to-use interface for jailbreak, activation, SSH installation, and ringtone/wallpaper/application installation on your iPhone. It's open source under the GNU v2 license.
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Think beyond the browser PicLens instantly transforms your browser into a full-screen, 3D experience for viewing images on the web. Photos will come to life via a cinematic presentation that goes well beyond the confines of the traditional browser window.
Posted on March 1, 2008
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links for 2008-03-02
Posted on March 2, 2008
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Piclens
Got to check this out, available for Firefox, but also Safari and IE: the new revolutionary way to browse images.It shows what the future will promise us for browsing: Piclens
I just love it. Feels a bit like the Apple browsing system (which was bought by them, be aware!) but most off all: allows us for full screen browsing of images. As when you want to enable this for your Flickr, or website, make sure your pics have a 'higher res' of 1024 or so. To make it feel 'smooth' piwelway.
Anyway, try it out, ad enjoy.
(Noticed some problems on Safari though..)
Posted on March 3, 2008
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links for 2008-03-03
Posted on March 3, 2008
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Looking for models
In case you're interested :)
Posted on March 4, 2008
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Due to a lack of inspiration :)
Posted on March 4, 2008
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Bwards: the pictures!
Posted on March 4, 2008
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iPhone on the way
'Dze girllll' will be happy* :)
Appie birthday :P
(*She only gets one!, and no, all four are not mine..)
Posted on March 5, 2008
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Psssstttttt.
Posted on March 5, 2008
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Josworld goes M'aTuVu
You’re a creative person and you would like to exhibit your work ?
You have something to show the world?
Then you’ll have the possibility to show yourself by means of the project « M’ATUVU ». Maybe you will soon be able to admire your own work in the exhibition space of JosWorld. This space will be thrown open for expositions, completely low profile. Also music, theatre, dance and performance will be given a chance, as long as creativity makes up the central concept.
« M’ATUVU » is a project of JosWorld, a graphics collective and non-profit organization that wants to inject new life into the cultural world by means of inventive and creative projects. The exhibition space of the collective is situated in Lakensestraat, in the middle of the Brussels cultural neighbourhood. Here Josworld organizes exhibitions, but also happenings and performances. The main commitment of this all: creating a dazzling dynamism between creative persons, artistic projects and the cultural neighbourhood.
The « M’ATUVU » shopwindow is available for individual artists or collectives for 2 week periods.
This way we want to maintain a dynamic creative flow, and give as much artists as possible the chance to expose their ideas.
We are actively on the lookout for - and encouraging people to show off their work. This way we want to build a complete network of young creatives.
Interested? Just email us at matuvu@josworld.org. That’s it!…
[From http://grapplica.blogspot.com/2008/03/josworld-goes-matuvu.html]
Nothing to do with this site, yet maybe I should apply ;)
Posted on March 5, 2008
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links for 2008-03-05
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Now we present you with 13 awesome Javascript CSS menus that will be very handy and easy to modify to suit your needs. Lets take a look at recent examples of these …
Posted on March 5, 2008
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links for 2008-03-06
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mmmmmm. sounds not so bad..
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Go to the Sources tab of Installer.app, tap Edit, then tap the Add button and type http://home.mike.tl/iphone as a new source
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watch flash on iphone
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Mobile On-Ear Headset for iphone
Posted on March 6, 2008
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More iPhone
Upon request...
Nice discoveries:
-The dock has a line out, meaning, I come home dock it and my music streams through the speakers. (Cool!)
-There is a dock included! (none of the other expensive phones I had, had it in the box.)
-The in-ear phones have a great speaker. Calling while on the way is suddenly not so strange anymore.
-You CAN sync to 2 different Macs (my iTunes is linked to my home computer, while my data comes from my portable) without any tricks.
-Tris (Tetris) is very addictive..
Most used programs:
-Definitely mail running IMAP (so no need to delete all things twice)
-SMSsing is truly addictive as it has a typical chat interface (and I noticed this in a recent bill..)
-Remotebuddy as remote for the Macmini at home.
Cool apps:
-Remotebuddy
-Mobilescrobbler, with access to their recommendations.
-An iPod, OMG, an iPod included :P
Needed/Looking for:
-I WANT the possibility to stream ipod music to speakers, as I don't store music on my portable (I installed Simplify Media to check if it works, would solve my problem)
-I truly miss wireless syncing calendars and data (how come they don't have it??)
-The contacts were only accessible within the application. Really strange. (So I installed a hack that made it a stand alone function, Comes in handy when looking for telephone numbers)
-Capture video with sound!!!
-There is a definite need for a good 'push it to flickr' app. A combination of Pushr and iFlickr would be great.
-Flash!
-From my Nokia, I already got used to hear who was calling, making me do effort to pick up the phone (or not :) )
-GPS!
Overall ideas/remarks:
-No need for push email as you can hack the app so I checks mail every minute.
-I don't care about the Edge thing, Stumblr shows more than often open wifi networks. And if needed, I use Edge for mails.
-battery life is as good/bad as my Nokia (Read, dock your phone every night. If not, it will last 2 days. And a half.)
Note to myself: order an extra dock, it never hurts.
-IMAP works like a charm -yep, I am a geek so that went rather fast- (my mailaccounts are NOT synced, my iPhone has IMAP while my local account has POP, perfect sync, and still offline accounts)
-MMS doesn't work yet.
-Buy a cover!
-Hacking is really easy these days.
The SDK (featuring from June onwards):
-Exchange support, making this app great for 'Dze Girl' who works in Microsoft environment these days.
-An sort of Installer.app who looks a lot like Installer.app actually. They seem to have borrowed from the hackers :)-Software which comes available: Push-email, exchange with Outlook, and the whole bunch, real chat software (and not only from AIM I guess..),
-Great quote: 'Voip? When it is over wifi we don't have a problem with that.' Skype, start developping!!
-Did I already say Microsoft support?
-A game demoed showed the possibilities of the Wii features of this thing. (link: live coverage)
-Frankly speaking, I think Apple proved they brought the next big thing, and their iPod success can be repeated. (And this is not because I am an Apple fan, truly not. The Entrepeneurs fund of 100 Million tells us enough. Go and buy some shares, I tell you.)
Buying one?:
When considering buying an iPhone, for Belgium, make sure you get it before the 2.0 release in June.
Now you can still hack it easily, by then maybe not.
Apple offered a nice opportunity to programmers and hackes: a 70-30 deal, Apple takes the 30% that is. It means that suddenly all small developpers can 'share' their app in the iTunes store, making the possibilities it becomes a hit much larger. They also don't have any costs, and they get their money on a monthly base from Apple. Moreover, free apps are hosted for free.
I think their will be still many little apps developed out of the 'Apple box', and hackers are hackers, so they keep on hacking the thing.
Yet the good stuff, the interesting programs, will be distributed through this store.
So let's hope that by then, the iPhone arrives at Belgium, and we can do an official upgrade :)
Things to ask your friend when he brings one:
a simple cover until your find the one you want, an extra cable (to take along at work), an adaptor for power, Bose On-Ear Mobile headphones with mic included, as the included ones do hurt after 30min...
As for the hacking: yes it is plain simple, takes 3 minutes and you are off!
Google iJailbreak and Ziphone. And leave me alone on that part.
Surf to iPhoneclub.nl to find Dutch translation for your iPhone T9.
I had a 1.1.3 and jailbroke it with iJailbreak without any problem. (This one doesn't downgrade the bootloader)
Posted on March 7, 2008
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links for 2008-03-07
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listen to your music everywhere (where there is wifi..) also for iphone
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moo.fx scroll effect
Posted on March 7, 2008
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Belgian Bart Decrem goes for it
After Flock, Bart Decrem goes for GogoApps: Applications for the iPhone. (Who can say he's wrong??)
Want to get your hack on with the iPhone beta SDK? If you're in Austin, TX, you're in luck. As part of BarCamp in Austin, a bunch of iPhone SDK hackers are putting together an iPhone track tomorrow (Saturday). There will be tutorial sessions, demos and hands-on hacking.
The fun starts at 10AM and goes until 10PM and will be held GSD&M|idea city, 828 West 6th Street in Austin. For more information, contact Bart Decrem of Gogo Apps, an iPhone startup (bartd@gogoapps.com). Confirmed attendees include Daniel "Pumpkin" Peebles, Sean "iAppADay" Heber, Thomas Muldowney, and Layton "Polarbear Farms" Duncan.
(Anyone here interested in developping some apps for the iPhone, for the Belgian market? I am all ears.)
Posted on March 8, 2008
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Kluster’s 72 Hour TED Challenge
Kluster, founded by friend and young punk Ben Kaufman is in full force here at TED. The former iPod accessory entrepreneur recently (ie: last week) launched his new platform to allow groups of people (just like you and me) to affect decision making processes inside what for has long been a buttoned up-decision making process. I encourage everyone to pop by the site, check out some of the open projects and watch the tutorials to learn more. It’s a truly unique and game changing proposition.
The deal at TED is simple; Kluster is going to create a brand new product in the next 72 hours, with the help of the “1000 brightest people in the world” and all of you. That time is broken down into phases starting with the inception (the idea), through industrial design, naming, engineering, identity and branding, ad campaign, and finally packaging. There’s a good 7 hours left in the first phase (brainstorming the product idea), where users can contribute ideas (sparks) as well as invest their currency (watts) towards the future of the project. The team has kitted out a hotel room suite with all the fixings of a true prototype lab, 3D printers and tools. 72 hours from now, we’ll see what idea rises to the top and into the hands of everyone involved.
To make the deal a little sweeter, the team at Kluster put up $15,000 in rewards. Fancy yourself an innovator and think you can contribute? Time is running out. Go get involved!
Posted on March 8, 2008
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links for 2008-03-08
Posted on March 8, 2008
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Weekend rocks
Posted on March 9, 2008
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Famous people and advertisement
The sales of Lancia rose with 40% in 2007, making the FIAT group leader in car sales.
In other words, Carla Bruni gives money for her looks :)
Posted on March 10, 2008
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YMYL holster
Maybe this isn't a bad idea for the iPhone :)
Not a bad little accessory for your outfit...don't worry, you're cool enough to pull it off.
"Taking our cue from antique leather accessories and imbuing them with a modern purpose, the YMYL Holster is inspired by 'hard-boiled' detective fiction and Black Mask comics of the 20's and 30's. It is designed for packing beats… but as well as your iPod, it will also accommodate your phone, passport, cards, cash, lipstick, and other travel essentials."
Black or Dark Brown. 6" L x 5 3/8" W
[From http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/2008/03/ymyl_holster.html]
Posted on March 10, 2008
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links for 2008-03-10
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when you liked joox, check this one out
Posted on March 10, 2008
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People in jail
As some of you know (but certainly not all) I spent 6 months in a jail.
Not as a prisoner, but as a photographer. :)
I am still interested in photography of this subject, and Jane Evelyn Atwood made a huge series on it.
Some of her amazing pictures are to be seen in Justitiepaleis, in Brussels from March 10 til March 31.
Some of the images can be seen here.
Posted on March 10, 2008
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Museumtalks
Finally!
I have been preaching this as an example in my podcast 'initiatives' for months.
Someone must have picked it up ;) (Just joking, I believe in 'the moment' aspect of this one. Several people where thinking of such a thing)
And now museumtalks is live and well: an alternative audioguide for museums, free and to take along on your ipod or alike.
A well moneysaver for both museum and visitor (no fees for the existing audioguide and no need for personnel to maintain it)
And the best advertisement a museum can ask for...
Posted on March 10, 2008
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Smile of the day
Via Minemagazine
Posted on March 11, 2008
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Bwards: the pics, thoughts
Seems you guys like the pics :)
Always happy to see ;) Or to hear..
Posted on March 11, 2008
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Only.in.Belgium
It contains a bunch of memories for me.
But it also reminds me of a not so beautiful website (with an awful CMS)
Glad to see they released a new campaign.
And if more great to see an updated website which looks an lot nicer.
Congrats Bart and the rest of your team.
Posted on March 11, 2008
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Sync your phone to your mac, sync sms to your mac
Apple has a basic (yet very effective) sync: you can sync your calendar and address book in most of the cases. Often you can also call and sms through iSync.
But what is lacking is a true sync for everything: sms logs, send sms through the mac, receive and answer calls through the mac, and also log them.
Logging is the key feature missing on the mac.
It is true, very rarely do you need to log your phone calls (although some of us see this as very useful)
Logging smsses is different though. Who never had the feeling they wanted to keep this or that sms. And who never had to erase messages since the phone was full?
I managed to keep the amount of smsses low enough to keep them on my mobile, but as I recently bought another phone, no way I'd erase them without having them saved somewhere else.
So after a lot of googling, I found the perfect sync: BluePhoneElite.
(So I had to post it here, as many others will be in search for such a tool)
Works like a charm!
I managed to save all my smsses on my mac (and already saved them as a pdf.)
The program works with all kinds of phones: Nokia, Sony Ericcson, Blackberry,...
Really an easy way to log 'conversations'
Features:
Worth checking out. And quickly save those love smsses left on your mobile ;)
Posted on March 12, 2008
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Nokia MultiMediaTransfer for Mac
While in search for the perfect logging tool, I also browsed Nokia's site and was surrpised to see they released their Multi media Transfer for Mac
It syncs with iTunes, iPhoto and features a better Device browser than the standard Bluetooth browser I used to work with.
Download it here
Posted on March 12, 2008
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Art for sale: commercializing of culture :)
Droomde je er altijd al van op het podium te schitteren?
Vooruit geeft je de geknipte kans om je talent te tonen aan de wereld. Maar niets voor niets natuurlijk en zeker niet in een festival met als titel ART FOR SALE. We bieden ons podium te koop aan: als je die plaats wil, zal je er voor moeten betalen. Hard cash!
Alle genres of smaken zijn welkom. De hoogste bieder krijgt het podium. Succes!
Bieden kan nu op ebay
Art for sale! @ vooruit :)Posted on March 12, 2008
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links for 2008-03-12
Posted on March 12, 2008
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links for 2008-03-13
Posted on March 13, 2008
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Facebook Anthem
Tx Z.
Posted on March 14, 2008
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links for 2008-03-14
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logos
Posted on March 14, 2008
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Douglas Couplands films premieres in Belgium
Just received a mail, from the US! (indeed not the local cinema...) , saying 'Everything's gone green premieres' in Belgium, on March 20th in Leuven.
I know 2 filmfreaks who'll be happy about that. Corneel. Weren't you knowking on my door saying that Coupland made a movie. Here's your chance :)
The trailers are promising :P
There are a bunch of them on YouTube, but the real one's here
(And C, I am taking you!)
Chris, you haven't left any tickets in Ghent, do you? ;)
Posted on March 14, 2008
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Les Belges
@Milan :)
Posted on March 17, 2008
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links for 2008-03-17
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great resource
Posted on March 17, 2008
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Smile for this day
Posted on March 18, 2008
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Looking for short illustrator/indesign courses
I want to follow a 2 or 3 day course on Illustrator and Indesign.
Anyone knows about good, short and not too expensive courses? Please, help me out in the comments.
(I don't feel like a course in KISP, as I tried it, and heck, it goes sloooooow, and I am not interested in feeling like I am in high school, with a teacher that barely teaches, but gives you a book you can follow. -note, other classes in KISP turned out great!-)
Posted on March 18, 2008
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Teeth
"..niet het soort man dat je 's avonds in een donker steegje wil tegenkomen' en 'de man liep mank, had een lamme arm en geen tanden; hij leek een pervert'. Zijn familie noemde hem 'Uncle Weirdo'."
"Het kan enkele dagen duren om Shannon te ondervragen. Ook Donovan wordt vastgehouden en aan de tand gevoeld."
Ahum...
Posted on March 18, 2008
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Villa Aqua via Bongo
At new year, C received some Bongo-bons (we actually all did, I think P did a great job highlighting them just before the christmas holidays)
A sauna-bon, to be precise.
I slipped the words 'I am not sooo fond of sauna, I can barely breathe there.'
Which got mis-interpret a bit, since I do love going to hamams and bathing places. Heck, I traveled especially to Budapest and Istanbul for those.
One of my best travelling experiences occurred in a very old but beautiful hamam in Syria, Aleppo, where children were playing and women were singing, probably just like it used to be. I got washed and scrubbed by this huge lady. All of it making me smile.
It took a while but we finally managed to get to Villa Aqua in Oostend.
A stunning and beautiful bathing place, with great architecture.
On top of that super-clean.
We spent the whole afternoon in the place and got finally home, totally relaxed.
Great idea, which will be repeated more than often I guess.
Priced at 39,50 euro for 2, the bongo bon is a great bargain, as it is cheaper than the normal entrance price.
Important to know: bathing suits are not allowed. Best to bring your own towels, yet, if in need, you can hire them too.
Posted on March 18, 2008
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Telenet riddle: Crahan wins :)
While I didn't receive the package yet, Crahan already solved it :) Congrats!
So will they higher their limits now ?? :p
Posted on March 19, 2008
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links for 2008-03-20
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Share files easily.
Posted on March 20, 2008
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Learning online
I have been busy the last few days looking for some interesting classes online
(Finding turbo classes off line turned out less successful..)
The best I found until now is definitely Aperture Classes from Apple. For free.
(Admitted I like those of SlideShowPro too, but, well, I am more in search for some specific classes for the moment.)
Why the best? Because they're short, well lay-outed, real-time examples, and the overview rocks. Visited presentations get a mark. And you surely get a good overview of what is avalable, all of the time.
It never gets boring.
The other big winner is Lynda.com. And as I have been following the free classes of Indesign, and Illustrator, I am planning to digg into it during the next weeks, on the paid version.
Need to plan a bit though.
I want to digg into:
-Photo-altering (and Yes, I am totally into Aperture as it covers everything I need, and is a true time saver compared to what we did with photoshop back in the early days. Yes, it is slow compared to Lightroom, but dunno, I like this workpalette.)
-Photoshop for webdesign
-Indesign for brochures
-Illustrator for web and for design
Posted on March 21, 2008
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links for 2008-03-21
Posted on March 21, 2008
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Hotel Aire de Bardenas
Mmmm, looking at the weather I feel like a short vacation...
Hotel Air Bardenas, Navarre, Spain. Designed by Monica Rivera and Emilian Lopez, it has twenty rooms, four suites, pool, bar and restaurant, and is located near the Parque Natural Bardenas Reales.
[From http://materialicio.us/2008/03/13/hotel-aire-de-bardenas/]Posted on March 21, 2008
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Boobs and Dinks Early Detection Kits
While testicular and breast cancer is something we might not want to think about, Shanon Gerdard uses humor to eliminate some of the fear surrounding that dreaded monthly self-exam. Her Boobs and Dinks Early Detection Kits include crocheted breasts or penises that contain small lumps that can be found by following instructions provided in the accompanying booklets. On top of everything else, she donates $5 from every sale to Cottage Dreams, a cancer recovery initiative in Haliburton, Ontario.
Superb!!
Posted on March 21, 2008
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Jobs for interior designers
Looking for a job as interior designer/sales(wo)men? Be sure to check www.kplus.be and mention the reference ''200euforine"
Posted on March 24, 2008
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Time Machine and Airport Extreme
Time Machine via the airport extreme on an external wirelss USB HD seemed like the perfect solution to back up my system.
I happily convinced my girl into buying the extreme station for her house.
So, great was my annoyance when finding out Apple excluded the feature in their Leopard launch.
Yet, this weekend, a firmware update for Airport Extreme, and a software update for the Airport Utility changed that, and made me happy again.
I formatted an USB Lacie disk into the HFS Extended format, and upgraded the firmware.
A mere 10min later all was up and running, and Time Machine made a wireless backup of my 50gb system. It took a while, but now I am pretty sure the system gets backupped each hour, on the special disk reserved for only doing that.
And such a thing, ladies and gentlemen, feels pretty good. Knowing all your data has a second version, without you needing to do ANYTHING for it.
While I am writing this, I suddenly realize the comfort of that.
Sigh..
Posted on March 24, 2008
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Computer from a distance.
I already got convinced by the people of Simplify Media. Accessing my iTunes folder from our home media server on my portable or my iPhone works perfect.
At home, or anywhere else in the world :)
I have been looking for a similar feature for my computer. And never found a good solution.
Again, I should have checked some services I tested as a beta-user way back when. Today LogMeIn is certainly out of that beta-phase and offers an easy and free Apple Client.
It enables you to login on another computer via the web.
See it as a free Remote Access Desktop. While Apple's excellent program will empty your pocket at 299e/$, this ones free, and certainly more than enough to serve you.
Posted on March 25, 2008
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Happy New Ear!
My late wishes to everyone. The new year finally started for me ;)
And for my sweet C.: Appy New Ear :P
(PS, found at bnox)
Posted on March 25, 2008
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Interior in Belgium
A great site with Belgian architecture and good photography :)
Found while surfing around.
Posted on March 25, 2008
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links for 2008-03-25
Posted on March 25, 2008
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KarmaHotel
A great name and a superb flyer.
Moreover, a fabulous agenda, with Hong KOng Dong, Daan, Tim Vanhamel, Das Pop, ...
Makes me want to drive to Kursaal Oostende soon.
On 05.04.08 to be more precise.
Check it out on www.karmahotel.be
Posted on March 25, 2008
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Apple NYC running out of iPhones
For the people going to the states, you might want to try your luck in another state...
Then again:
If you were planning to buy an iPhone at one of the three New York Apple Stores, then you might be out of luck. According to The Huffington Post, the SoHo, 59th Street (5th Avenue Store), and new W 14th Street locations are all sold out of this hot little phone.
At the 59th Street store, an Apple employee was quoted saying, "You can always go online." So, if you are looking for an iPhone in NY, you might be left only two options:AT&T stores, or Apple's online store.
Update: the online US Apple Store is showing "5-7 days" shipping time for both the 8 and 16 GB models.
I wonder if this shortage has to do with the lack of supply or with the fact a new (3g?) will be on the way? When the US Apple Store lacks models, something else might be going on...
Posted on March 26, 2008
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Running a Mux
Totally hot again: digital tape mixing :)
Remember the days you had nothing but a little tape recorder and internal fm recorder. Clicking record, stopping, rewind, forward rewind, finding the end of the song. Waiting until the presenter announced a song and try to catch a song without too much dj talk inside of it.
It was the end of the 80's, the beginning of StudioBrussel. I was 12, and got my first simple taperecorder and 2 tapes for my christmas.
And it was sheer happiness.
So here's Muxtape. The site, created by New York based web designer and photographer, Justin Oullette allows users to create their own mixtape by uploading their 12 song playlist, then storing said muxtape on their own subdomain. Users can then share their creation by sending a link to their friends. No copies to distribute. No mess. It’s all so very clean and filled with Ajax-y goodness. Anyone want to start a Muxtape club?
For all of you who want to be reminded of those days, or for all of you who want to experience how it used to be before cdplayers, and mp3's ;)
Posted on March 26, 2008
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Nomads in residence
Imagine this on the back of a car...
Architects Korteknie Stuhlmacher and Rotterdam based artists BikvanderPol created the amazing House No 19, a mobile studio for artists.
Via: Beyond Utrecht
Posted on March 26, 2008
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Earthhour 2008
Created to take a stand against the greatest threat our planet has ever faced, Earth Hour uses the simple action of turning off the lights for one hour to deliver a powerful message about the need for action on global warming.
About Earth Hour
On March 31 2007, for one hour, Sydney made a powerful statement about the greatest contributor to global warming – coal-fired electricity – by turning off its lights. Over 2.2 million Sydney residents and over 2,100 businesses switched off, leading to a 10.2% energy reduction across the city. What began as one city taking a stand against global warming caught the attention of the world.
In 2008, 24 global cities will participate in Earth Hour at 8pm on March 29. Earth Hour is the highlight of a major campaign to encourage businesses, communities and individuals to take the simple steps needed to cut their emissions on an ongoing basis. It is about simple changes that will collectively make a difference – from businesses turning off their lights when their offices are empty, to households turning off appliances rather than leaving them on standby.
Posted on March 27, 2008
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Photoshop Express
There we go: Photoshop express, the online version of photoshop.
When you sign up for Photoshop Express, they grant you 2GB of space for you to play around with. Uploading your images is pretty quick and easy, and in no time you are cropping, rotating, and editing with the greatest of ease. In a couple of steps later, you're up and running with your own spot on the website (I love the yourname.photoshop.com - oh how I wish I could have had rc.photoshop.com . argh! ) You can take those images and use them in Facebook, Myspace, (or whatever SocNet place youre into) and you're good to go.
More:
The Photoshop Express Techniques website is a place where you can see cool tutorials on how to take Photoshop Express to the next level. Be sure to stop by here immediately after you register, and see what's possible.
Enjoy!
Posted on March 27, 2008
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You've always had the power.
You do ;)
Posted on March 28, 2008
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Getting pregnant
I am transgender, legally male, and legally married to Nancy. Unlike those in same-sex marriages, domestic partnerships, or civil unions, Nancy and I are afforded the more than 1,100 federal rights of marriage. Sterilization is not a requirement for sex reassignment, so I decided to have chest reconstruction and testosterone therapy but kept my reproductive rights. Wanting to have a biological child is neither a male nor female desire, but a human desire.
I know some people that envy this man :)
Posted on March 28, 2008
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Charles Ray Eames at Belgian Seaside
It's just the name of a residence, but with names like Eames, Nelson, and Van der Rohe, Rietveldprojects aimes high.
Their designs look promising, and I could only hope such designs arrive one day to the suburbs of Ghent...
Some more projects:
Posted on March 28, 2008
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Travelling Van
C already referred to our travelling dreams. Yesterday, while doing some research on eco and travelling, I stumbled upon the Westfalia Verdier Solar Power.
Not enough for longtime trips, but certainly enough for spending 2 weeks, or even 3.
With its hybrid engine (fuel, or diesel + electric), its solar panels, its use of bamboo, it's the almost perfect eco car.
Adding the wireless internet connection, it certainly reaches nr 1 in my top list of geeky things I want.
Unfortunately still a concept rather than reality.
But with a distinct pricing.
At 69000$ still a dream, yet not impossible.
(Notice also the different pricing: Verdier aims at an Airmodel of 38000$ and a Base model of 26000$)
Posted on March 28, 2008
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Billboard Building
Klein/Dytham Architecture’s Billboard Building:
The building is tiny. It’s a 11m long, two-storey high wedge, 2.5m wide at one end and tapering to just 600mm at the other. Although small, it has a prominent position facing a well-trafficked road. Being nearly all front, we let it be what it so obviously wanted to be – an inhabitable billboard.
The inherent challenge of designing an attractive and functional building on a plot of land this size must’ve been exciting, and I love the bamboo-garden facade, which casts a great shadow during the day.
Nice to add: Klein Dytham are the founders of Pecha Kucha ;)
[From http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/cubicle17/~3/256183402/29571108]Posted on March 30, 2008
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Noon Solar Announces Spring 2008 Collection of Bags
I have been looking for a ecological way to load my mobile and ipod.I already found the simple solar panels, but this solar bag is a better solution: the panels are built in, so they don't take extra space. You can arrive at work and put the bag near sunlight (even if cloudy) and it will charge the internal battery.A pity they're sold out, and a fancier design would fit them better.
Noon Solar is releasing a new collection in April. So hurry to check them out :)
[Via http://feeds.treehugger.com/~r/treehuggersite/~3/259290573/noon-solar-spring-bags.php]
Posted on March 30, 2008
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Rainwater Hog
A nice and easy solution to collect rainwater.
"The Rainwater Hog (2006) is a small-scale modular storage tank for collecting rainwater that can be reused for watering plants, washing the car or whatever you need...The Hog can be installed vertically against a wall, or horizontally, and it's specifically sized to fit between structural frames. One unit holds 47 gallons of rainwater collected from a downspout, and if a larger capacity is needed, simply attach another Hog. A percentage of sales will go to the nonprofit Water Aid. Also in keeping with the eco-conscious Hog, is the fact that it ships without packaging. Other than a small box holding an Elbow Vent and Connector taped to the unit, the Hog arrives unwrapped, unboxed and just as you see it pictured. A Leaf Catcher/Outlet Kit must be purchased (sold separately) for the Hog. (Subsequent Hogs can be added without needing extra Leaf Catcher/Outlet Kits.) A Wall-Mounting Kit is also available for vertical installation."
I admit, I especially see the use for it on travelling vans ;)
[Via http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/2008/03/rainwater_hog.html]
Posted on March 30, 2008
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links for 2008-03-30
Posted on March 30, 2008
in linklove
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Sport for a reason
Why should you sport? Check it out here.
Posted on March 30, 2008
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ZeroHouse Shows Nothing is Everything
Ever dreamed of owning a completely self-sufficient home that produces its own energy, water, and is completely customizable? New York architect Scott Specht has the answer to all of our zero-energy prefab dreams with the new ZeroHouse™. This completely self-sustaining prefabricated house generates its own power, collects its own water, processes its own waste and is 100% automatic. Versatile, durable and site-sensitive, ZeroHouse can be erected in almost any location in one day with steel frame components and a helical-anchor foundation system that requires no excavation.
I believe C will love this one and will surely find out how she can have one herself :)Posted on March 31, 2008
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Skiing in Chamonix
April: You only have a few more weeks of skiing, so grab your sunglasses and sunscreen and come out to play while you still can. 'April showers' in the lowlands mean snow-fall higher up, at a time in the season when it can snow all night and be sunny all day.
Mmmm, where is the sunscreen..
Posted on March 31, 2008
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