Monthly Archives: May 2007

The Importance of Data Backups (plus a OneTouch III product review)

Posted on 31 May 2007 by Becca

Hey there– Consider this a kind of ‘public service announcement’:Ever have a day when things just go wrong?  In one area in particular, a little bit of forethought and taking-care type of maintenance can keep a "bad day" from turning … Continue reading →

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iTunes – TV show individual episode syncing update

Posted on 29 May 2007 by Becca

Figured out how to get more control over which TV episodes are put on my G5 iPod, via the iTunes’ sync feature. Yes — I know I could put the whole thing on full manual operation, and just drag what … Continue reading →

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Product Reviews: Apple iPod – and iTunes vs Anapod

Posted on 28 May 2007 by Becca

Hey there– Some of you come this way drawn Googleward whilst hunting for information about my teacher, Sri Kaleshwar.  More, however, seem to show up for my Dijonaise Chicken recipe.  And still others happen to stumble here for a product … Continue reading →

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Crazy noisy…or “How to Meditate in a Fish Market”

Posted on 28 May 2007 by Becca

Greetings friends and Imaginary Readers, I just spent a not-fun weekend feeling decidedly ill.  Some virus or other that I picked up, and I would add that Stephanie caught the worse version.  Bit of a fever, nausea, and general soreness … Continue reading →

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Will wonders…?

Posted on 25 May 2007 by Becca

I’ll be damned — Airtel Internet has finally been fixed here in Penukonda.  I don’t know if it’s been my repeated email pleas to their ‘nodal authority’ (means ‘regional supervisor’ for this State, meaning Andra Pradesh).  Or perhaps the phone … Continue reading →

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Contractors are contractors, the world over

Posted on 24 May 2007 by Becca

Just sayin’. Oh, and a political comment, regarding that whole US attorneys scandal?  It’s my considered opinion that all roads lead to Karl Rove.  His vaunted ‘Math’ that he claimed would, against all polling data, propel the GOP into continued … Continue reading →

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“L is for Lawsuit”

Posted on 14 May 2007 by Becca

Talking Points Memo: by Joshua Micah Marshall May 13, 2007 09:31 PM Another edition of our series: Great moments in poor judgment. In this episode, on the final night of a school field trip, teachers stage a mock school shooting … Continue reading →

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Back in B’lore

Posted on 13 May 2007 by Becca

Heya IRs (Imaginary Readers) — yes, we’re safely back in Bangalore.  Yesterday actually wasn’t that bad a day, despite the need to check out of our hotel room a full 8 hours before our actual flight time. We ended up … Continue reading →

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Product Reviews – Gadgets Galore

Posted on 11 May 2007 by Becca

Heyo friends and my ever faithful Imaginary Readers (not to be confused with the VIMH (voices in my head)), I write today from Singapore, in the lovely Park Royal Hotel, in the NE section of this amazing island city.  My … Continue reading →

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A Worthy Cause

Posted on 5 May 2007 by Becca

There are many worthy causes out there.  No shortage of those in need.  In fact, it can get to be so much that we’re paralyzed, not knowing who really needs help and who doesn’t. Here’s a clear-cut case.  I know … Continue reading →

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