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Pre-Glee in Words

Gee Why — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:06:56 +0000

Want to know what was happening at McKinley High before New Directions took the stage? Read Glee: The Beginning to find out.Similar Posts:

Slacking, There’s Stats for That

Gee Why — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:00:45 +0000

There’s stats for everything including slacking.

Via: Online Schools

Doesn’t bode well if your born in the early 80′s working insurance in Missouri. Or perhaps born in the 70′s working in the public sector in Hawaii.Similar Posts:

Killer Combo: iPhone 3G and GoPhone

Gee Why — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:42:45 +0000

That was easy. Take an activated AT&T GoPhone, an inactivated iPhone 3G, swap SIM cards, and now I got a working iPhone without a long term service contract.

If you want more details, especially on enabling a GoPhone data plan, be sure to read this post, How to: Give Your Old iPhone New Life With Prepaid Data and Minutes. But if all you want is basic voice calls then swapping SIMs is all you need to do. The hardest part might be ejecting the iPhone 3G SIM card. The iPhone 3G came with a special tool for SIM removal but a pushpin or paperclip works too.

There’s no need to jailbreak your iPhone either. Because I didn’t need data or want to pay for a GoPhone data plan, the iPhone can’t connect to the 3G network, but WiFi is still an option. And of course, all other iPhone functions work as normal like syncing with your Mac.Similar Posts:

I Can Has the Honeys!

Gee Why — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:34:32 +0000

Look what our local Safeway had in stock, Coffee-mate’s new Honey Vanilla Creme! I’ve been looking for this for awhile, even during my search for epic.

Note to Coffee-mate, you can update your Where to Buy tool and show this product’s hit Hawaii. Similar Posts:

My Drobo Has EARS

Gee Why — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:30:52 +0000

Must be my weak mind or penchant for deals, but I couldn’t resist getting a Western Digital drive that was a featured Amazon deal. What I didn’t know at the time was this drive is a new “4K” EARS drive.

But no matter! With the newest Drobo firmware and software, 4K drives are supported and sure enough, my Drobo recognized the extra storage capacity after a few seconds. So now, my Drobo has EARS. Similar Posts:

Panoramic Apps: Pano, AutoStitch, You Gotta See This

Gee Why — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:00:04 +0000

Looking for an iPhone app to create panoramas? Here are three to check out.

Pano. Snap a picture, turn a bit, line up the guide, snap the next pic, you get the idea. Sometimes lining up the transparent guide is tough, especially in bright sunlight, but the end results are worth it! Here are a few Pano-created panoramas of Lanai.

The view from the gazebo at The Lodge.

Entering the garden at The Lodge

Inside the lobby of The Lodge (360-degree view)

AutoStitch. Unlike Pano, AutoStitch is a post processing app. You take your pictures beforehand, then run AutoStitch to magically stitch together all your shots. Here’s a panorama of the inside of a C-17 cargo plane.

Inside a C-17 Globemaster cargo plane

You Gotta See This. A newcomer to the panorama app space, You Gotta See This brings an artistic flair using a technique called panography. Instead of manually taking stills, you start the camera in You Gotta See This, slowly pan your iPhone 4 across the scene, and let the app go to work. You Gotta See This is for the iPhone 4 only using its integrated gyroscope to track the orientation of the pictures. Here’s an example (click to view larger image):

Created with You Gotta See This

Each app costs a few bucks (Pano $2.99, AutoStitch $2.99, You Gotta See This $1.99). I like the straightforwardness of Pano, but the simplicity of AutoStitch makes it convenient. You Gotta See This is more of a niche product, but when you want visually stunning panoramas, this app delivers. So yes, get all three apps! But if you had to pick, start with AutoStitch and add on You Gotta See This.Similar Posts:

Imitations Abound

Gee Why — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:47:59 +0000

Check out these imitations and knock offs – a princess iPod, Dr. Skipper, and fake ice cream.

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A Sunny American Day

Gee Why — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 21:00:53 +0000

Just a pic of a sunny American day.

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Apple’s iPhone 4 Free Case Program Now Available

Gee Why — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:40:56 +0000

You can now apply for a free case to fix the possible antenna issue with Apple’s iPhone 4. You have to download and install the iPhone 4 Case Program app from iTunes to get started.

There’s a limited selection of free cases, mainly in Steve-Jobs-turtleneck black color. Of course, Apple’s basic bumper is available. Here are a few more:

Griffin Technology Motif
Griffin Technology Reveal Etch (not the Clear)
Speck Fitted (Tartan)
Speck PixelSkin HD (Black)
In Case Snap Case (info not available on their web site)
Belkin Shield Micra

There were one or two more, but once you place your order, the iPhone 4 Case Program app doesn’t let you see the selections any more. And by the way, all cases had a 3-5 week wait. I went with the Griffin Reveal Etch.

Update: I got an email acknowledgment of my case order with a receive date of September 1! That’s a ways away.

More info about the iPhone 4 Free Case Program on MacWorld.Similar Posts:

Top Traffic Sources for Pulpconnection

Gee Why — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:14:06 +0000

For June through July 2010, here are the top traffic sources for Pulpconnection according to Google Analytics.

Google organic search
Google.com referral
Bing
Yahoo
Feedburner
Gleesongs.com
widget.linkwithin.com
google.ca
Twitter

The visits from Google dwarf Bing and Yahoo by a factor of ten. I’m surprised to see Feedburner that high on the list. Not sure what’s up with Gleesongs.com. Interestingly enough the visual linkwithin widget is contributing to traffic, more so than Twitter. Facebook wasn’t in the top 10 but came in at #14.Similar Posts:

Managing Names of Pictures?

Gee Why — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:24:23 +0000

I’m looking for a better way to manage the file names of pictures and images imported into iPhoto. Seems like once imported, it’s too late, and you don’t want to change file names since you’ll mess around with the metadata that iPhoto relies on.

You’d have to change the names of the images before importing to iPhoto (or after exporting from iPhoto, but this defeats my intent). I found this blog post explaining how to import pictures using a workflow with Image Capture and A Better Finder Rename.

Sounds promising for new pictures, but my already-imported pictures are best left the way they are.Similar Posts:

Who Reads Pulpconnection?

Gee Why — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:00:31 +0000

According to Alexa.com, who is the audience that reads Pulpconnection?

Based on internet averages, pulpconnection.net is visited more frequently by females who are in the age range 18-24, are graduate school educated and browse this site from work.

Not sure what to make of that… Similar Posts:

Today I Am a Social Media Winner!

Gee Why — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:15 +0000

From Giants to White Sox to A’s, the current Pepsi cap campaign has been uncanny divining my social media fortunes. And today? Today, my Pepsi cap tells me I’m a winner! For reals! Check it out!

Yes, I won 15% off merchandise from MLB.com. Woo hoo!

Umm, anyone want a code for 15% off items from MLB.com?Similar Posts:

Are You a Belieber?

Gee Why — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:10:48 +0000

Can you beliebe it? Justin Bieber now owns the bragging rights of most watched music video on YouTube, surpassing Lady Gaga. Oh, and Bieber boy is beliebing for all his Beliebers in Hawaii in October!

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C-17 Globemaster Airdrop: Precision, Discipline, and Safety

Gee Why — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 01:04:23 +0000

On the heels of touring the USNS Mercy, attending the opening of the RIMPAC 2010 exercise then enraptured by the arrival of Hawaii’s first F-22 Raptors, I had the fortune of flying on a C-17 Globemaster as it performed a simulated airdrop over the Big Island. During these events, my style is to observe and soak in the experience. What definitely left an impression and was clearly evident was the precision, discipline, and safety of our Pacific Air Forces crew.

After receiving the PACAF Command overview and safety briefing, the group was transported to the awaiting Globemasters. Inside this massive flying machine, the Loadmasters were meticulously inspecting the airdrop cargo. Watching them check the heavy equipment airdrop system was like watching an intricate performance. Front to back, side to side, pallet to pallet, the Loadmasters led by Chief Master Sergeant Louis Orrie hovered over the cargo, inspecting, double checking, thoroughly proceeding through their checklists.

Even after crew briefings of the C-17 capabilities and overview of our flight, the Loadmasters rechecked their work after one of the civilians touched or went nearby the cargo. Safety and a successful mission were paramount.

All that preparation was evident as the heavy cargo cleanly exited the plane and began its safe descent to the designated drop zone all within 30 seconds.

After the airdrop were fantastic photo opportunities as our C-17, designated Lava 31, made a second pass with its cargo door open. Staff Sergeant Lucas Crumpton and Senior Airmen Danny Hollister oversaw the safety of the passengers and tethered photographers and videographers for their coverage looking out the cargo bay.

We landed on the Big Island for a few minutes then I had a turn to sit in the C-17 cockpit as it took off behind companion C-17, Lava 32. The instrumentation in the cockpit was overwhelming.

While Major Paul Anderson outlined our flight plan, experienced Captain Alan Partridge turned dials, flipped switches, took the flight stick and in a matter of minutes, we were effortlessly airborne. For such a huge aircraft, the flight of the Globemaster felt smooth and surprisingly nimble.

What else caught my eye (and ear) was the constant communications the crew had with each other. Be it face-to-face talks, discussions on the aircraft’s intercom system, or with hand signals and gestures, the crew remained in concert with constant updates. In the cockpit, focused pilots participated in these discussions along with all the other chatter of the sky. The voices from the control tower, nearby aircraft, and audio warnings overlaid the humming drone of the C-17′s engines.

As a late addition to our flight was the intercept and escort by four F-16 fighter jets. As we made our way back to Honolulu, these jets approached from the sides then took formation behind Lava 32. Wow!

This was an absolutely remarkable and unforgettable experience to witness first hand all the work, man hours, and coordination required to keep our Air Force personnel trained and prepared to defend our nation. Thanks to Pacific Air Forces and the personnel who demonstrated the utmost precision and discipline for a successful mission and ensured the safety of its passengers.

A video collage of the airdrop including the C-17 taking off and the F-16 intercept.

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See more pictures from the C-17 Airdrop.

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Panoramic View of Inside a C-17

Gee Why — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:59:11 +0000

A panorama of inside a C-17.

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F-16 Intercept

Gee Why — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:54:32 +0000

Four F-16 jets perform an intercept.

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In the Cockpit

Gee Why — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:52:49 +0000

From the cockpit of a C-17

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A View from the Back of a C-17

Gee Why — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:29:33 +0000

Check out this view!

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Today’s Adventure C-17 Flight

Gee Why — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:58:17 +0000

C-17 flight!

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