Joseph Hinkle at MyITForum.com

Ron,
I was there last night. I have to say that they played much better than they have in the last few weeks. All things considered, I thought they played well. The first 10 minutes were very sloppy. After that, it got more under control.

I thought we looked better with Patrick at PG and Rondo on the wing. It freed Rajon up to cut more, which helped open up the perimeter shooters. Randolph had the quietest 14 pts I've seen since Kalenna was here, but he certainly kept Georgia from establishing an inside presence.

I wasn't thrilled with Bradley, but Idrissi was playing a little thug ball leading up to the technical. Ramel needs to keep his cool a little better. The team was so hyped up coming out of the locker room though!
I'm almost surprised there wasn't more of that.

Georgia is certainly not at our talent level, so I don't think this was a miracle game or anything. However, with all we've been through in the last couple of weeks, we needed a win, let alone a double digit win, to re-establish some confidence.

Kentucky Basketball:
Well…they won last night, but I’m still wondering what is up with this team.

They should be better than this…

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The Unofficial Apple Weblog posted an article pointing to this video podcast detailing how to disable the Dashboard in Tiger. Why would you want to do this?

We had an issue with our Mac users who are set up to authenticate with Active Directory. We have a corporate proxy server and a 90 day password expiration in AD. If the user changed their password elsewhere, like Outlook Web Access or on a Windows machine, and logged in using their cached network credentials, then connected to the network and fired up the dashboard, each widget that uses the internet would try to connect, locking out the user.

There are better ways to handle the problem, but this is certainly one solution.

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It really is true: this is the last guide you'll ever need. It is absolutely awesome.

The Last iPod Video Guide You’ll Ever Need at Plastic Bugs:
I was recently inspired to create a guide for Mac users who just got themselves a brand new iPod! We’ll go over all the options you’ve got and how to convert absolutely anything and everything: DVDs, TiVo video, messy AVIs, muxed MPEGs and more to iPod compatible video - all within OS X. Along the way, you’ll learn a couple of iPod tips and tricks, too. Don’t worry if you don’t know what a muxed MPEG is. We’ll get to that later!

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I've always been fascinated by the amazing things that LEGO master builders build. Its awesome to see the life-sized LEGO sculptures and how much work it takes to build one of them.

The Green Head - The Cool Stuff: LEGO Life Size Han Solo Frozen in Carbonite - 10,000 Bricks!:
Nathan Sawaya is a professional LEGO artist and former LEGO Master Model Builder and he spent 3 months constructing a 10,000 piece, life size (6-foot-tall) replica of Han Solo Frozen in Carbonite almost entirely out of dark gray LEGOs.

The list makes a lot of sense. Classic shouldn't work. OS 9 wasn't designed for an Intel processor. The same goes for older Mac apps, as well as those that require a G5 processor. Kernel extensions make sense too, as they are OS-level components.

The ones that I didn't think of are a little weird though. Screen savers written for the PowerPC architecture? I've never written a screen saver, but I didn't think you'd have to get that low level with it.

The funniest one for me is “Java applets in applications that Rosetta can translate”. I guess Apple couldn't get the two processes to play together nicely. This means that you need to make sure that your browser is a Universal binary. The Mozilla.org Wiki has an article about their progress in getting Firefox and friends up to date.

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Its about time that RIM does this. I'm really happy to see the addition of out of the box support.

MacNN | BlackBerries to include PocketMac software:
Research in Motion (RIM) and Information Appliance Associates (IAA) today announced a liscensing agreement whereby RIM will offer PocketMac for BlackBerry to Mac users.

Macworld: News: MWSF: VISE X upgrade can build universal installers:
Mac developers looking to create universal binary versions of their applications have another tool at their disposal. The latest version of VISE X from MindVision Software lets developers build universal installers that run natively on both PowerPC and Intel-based Macs.

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I've watched UK my entire life. I watch every game. I've been to one this year and have tickets for the UGA game next week. It pains me to say that I dread watching them on Tuesday.

If they don't figure out how to score consistently, we're in for a long year. Fortunately, Morris' return seemed to help, though it didn't show on the scoreboard against Vandy.

Maybe the new strength and conditioning coach will help with some of our issues!

College Basketball:
I am a HUGE Kentucky Wildcat fan for many reasons…

But man, this year is not going to be pretty…come on guys!!

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Two good examples of this:

My manager was telling me about an article he read in MSDN magazine. I had read it the night before in one of the MSDN RSS feeds. I got the same information for free and didn't have to turn a page.

I read through MacWorld magazine the other day. It took me about fifteen minutes. There was about 25 pages of content. About four pages were interesting. The rest was just advertisements. Oh and a ton of print about the Macs that were announced a couple of months ago. Never mind that the iMacs they liked so much were made obsolete on Tuesday.

Windows Magazines:
Am I alone in thinking that “Windows IT Pro” magazine is becoming nothing but advertisements any more? I was just thumbing through the January 2006 issue, and I've already encountered two “Essential Guide to...” inserts that almost look like useful articles, but are actually sponsored by vendors.

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Chris Pirillo put together a list of the top ten reasons you'll buy a Mac next. My favorite one is below. I have to say, I'm very impressed with the usability of Mac OS.

It took a while to get used to, but I've found that I don't really miss using a Windows box at home. I have my VPN client and Remote Desktop if I need to resolve an issue at work, so I'm never too far away if I need to use a Windows machine. For home, there isn't really anything I can't do.

I have to admit, I was a Windows zealot before I had to start learning the Mac platform for work. I held some of the common and mostly outdated misconceptions about the platform. I think the biggest draw for me is the fact that its different.

Ten Reasons Your Next PC Will Be From Apple (GnomeREPORT):
Knowledge. Don’t let platform bigotry get in the way of understanding and appreciating good technology. We all are better for knowing more, and that’s something you should look forward to doing - not avoiding at all costs. Bury the hatchet if you think that this still is the Mac you first saw in 1984.

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It will be nice to see Entourage support for Spotlight, but the real highlight is iSync support. I'm not sure about the PocketPC conjecture, but I would hope that Microsoft would try just a little bit. I would think that it would be nothing but good for Microsoft, as it would open up a whole new audience.

Entourage will receive Spotlight and iSync support by March - The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW):
Keeping the surprises rolling, for all you PDA sync-happy folk out there, Microsoft will also build support for iSync right into Entourage, meaning that devices compatible Sync Services will natively be able to sync with Entourage. Unfortunately, I'm *pretty* sure this ironically excludes PocketPC's, but I could be wrong. You can read more about the announcements and new features at Microsoft's PressPass announcement.

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This fixes my problem blogging from Firefox.

ecto Help: Advanced Features:
In addition to Services, ecto also offers a bookmarklet. This is useful if you do not use Safari as a browser. To install the bookmarklet in your browser of choice, choose ecto→Install Bookmarklet. This will open a web page in your browser with a JavaScript link and instructions on how to install and use this link.

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I've been testing the Cingular 2125 for a few days. For those of you that are unfamiliar with it, it is a Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone Edition device. I won't get into the technical specs, as they are here.

All in all, its a good device. The screen is beautiful, though it doesn't hold up to sunlight well. I've rarely found that to be case anyway, but it is still a bit disappointing. Text input is done with a typical T9 system, so it definitely isn't made for typing long email.

I was able to pair it with my PowerBook with no issues, but iSync doesn't detect the phone. It is a Windows Mobile device after all. PocketMac's Smartphone solution doesn't support WM5 yet, either. Fortunately, I can set it up to use Outlook Mobile Access, which is the primary purpose of this exercise anyway.

The 2125 does not include the Messaging and Security Feature Pack for Windows Mobile, so it can't use DirectPush yet. OMA works fine though, so don't fret. Pocket Internet Explorer is also a serviceable option, but it doesn't seem to perform as well as the browser on the Blackberry 8700c I tested a few weeks ago.

Overall, I would have a hard time recommending the device to someone, unless they were in the market for a device that can sync PIM information with an Exchange Server over the air. I don't think many people will be buying this phone to use as a workhorse device. For me, it would be fine, as I don't respond to that many emails on the go. As a matter of fact, I find the keypad a pretty large deterrent, or small in this case, for doing so.

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You never can go wrong with big lists of programs.

Essential Mac OS X applications:

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for free! Thank goodness. Windows Media Player for the Mac is really mediocre, so this should help, at least a little bit.

Microsoft offers Flip4Mac for free - The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW):
Flip4Mac is a plugin for Quicktime that allows you to watch Windows Media files in Quicktime itself, and that's pretty cool. However, what is even cooler is that this great little plugin is now available for free thanks to Microsoft.

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This doesn't work if you have satellite, but Auraone's AuraGrid will extend WiFi over your home existing cable network. This will be infinitely useful with people living in homes with a large footprint. This looks like a consultant's best friend. It costs 89.99 at Smarthome

AuraGrid WiFi-over-cable extender - Engadget:
The AuraGrid is a two part system which pumps your Internet connection from the router through your home's existing coax cable infrastructure and terminates in an antenna that eliminates those pesky dead spots in your WLAN coverage.

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Stay away from the Apple knowledge base. Just kidding.

Funniest Thing I've Ever Seen In An Apple Doc:
As if it were a swarm of bees, you should stay away from the SyncServices folder in Mac OS X 10.4.

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I laughed out loud when I read this.

For the record, it appears that Apple's choice to use EFI instead of a BIOS makes the new Intel-based Macs incompatible with 32-bit Windows versions. The 64-bit versions support EFI, but the new processors are still only 32-bit.

UPDATE: Vista will work, as it does support EFI. More details here.

BetaNews | XP Won't Run on Intel MacBook, iMac:
For its part, Microsoft encouraged Apple to build hardware compatible with Windows.
“We have an open specification and a process for certifying the hardware. We welcome all efforts in this area and we'd support Apple the same way we support every other PC manufacturer,” a company spokesperson told BetaNews. “Anyone, including Apple, can purchase and re-sell Windows for use on their industry-standard hardware.”

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I think this is a wonderful thing. It reminds me of the first time I saw the breakaway controller cord on the original XBox controller.

Apple - MacBook Pro - Design:
Innovative right down to the power cord
The new power adapter with MagSafe connector is just that: a magnetic connection instead of a physical one. So, tripping over a power cord won’t send MacBook Pro flying off a table or desk; the cord simply breaks cleanly away, without damage to either the lough or the system. As an added nicety, this means less wear on the connectors.

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To coincide with the release of the new Intel-based Macs, of course.

AppleInsider | Apple releases Mac OS X 10.4.4 Update:
In a brief set of release notes, Apple said the software update includes fixes for:

SMB/CIFS and NFS network file services

Bluetooth wireless access

Core Graphics, Core Audio, Core Image, RAW camera support, including updated ATI and NVIDIA graphics drivers

Spotlight indexing and searching

AppleScript, iChat, DVD Player, and Safari applications

Dashboard widgets: Calendar and Stocks

Software Update and Sync Services

compatibility with USB and FireWire devices and third party applications

previous standalone security updates

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For those of you who missed the announcements today, Apple announced the replacement for the 15“ PowerBook this morning. I'm really excited about it! The only thing missing that could be a major concern is an analog modem. I won't miss it, but some folk will.

Intel iMac - First Looks - Gizmodo:
The 1.67 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $1,999 (US), includes:
— 15.4-inch widescreen 1440 x 900 LCD display with 300 cd/m2 brightness;
— 1.67 GHz Intel Core Duo processor;
— 512MB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 2GB;
— 80GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion
Sensor;
— a slot-load SuperDrive(TM) (DVD+/-RW / CD-RW) optical drive;
— PCI Express-based ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 128MB GDDR3 memory;
— DVI-out port for external display (VGA-out adapter included,
Composite/S-Video out adapter sold separately);
— built-in Dual Link support for driving Apple 30-inch Cinema HD Display;
— built-in iSight video camera;
— Gigabit Ethernet port;
— built-in AirPort(R) Extreme wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
— ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot;
— two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire(R) 400 port;
— one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both
optical digital and analog;
— scrolling TrackPad and illuminated keyboard;
— the infrared Apple Remote;
— 60 Watt hour lithium polymer battery; and
— 85W AC power adapter with MagSafe magnetic power connector.

The 1.83 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $2,499 (US), includes:
— 15.4-inch widescreen 1440 x 900 LCD display with 300 cd/m2 brightness;
— 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo processor;
— 1GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable to 2GB;
— 100GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion
Sensor;
— a slot-load SuperDrive (DVD+/-RW / CD-RW) optical drive;
— PCI Express-based ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 256MB GDDR3 memory;
— DVI-out port for external display (VGA-out adapter included,
Composite/S-Video out adapter sold separately);
— built-in Dual Link support for driving Apple 30-inch Cinema HD Display;
— built-in iSight video camera;
— Gigabit Ethernet port;
— built-in Airport Extreme wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
— ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot;
— two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port;
— one audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both
optical digital and analog;
— scrolling TrackPad and illuminated keyboard;
— the infrared Apple Remote;
— 60 Watt hour lithium polymer battery; and
— 85W AC power adapter with MagSafe magnetic power connector.

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What's a little ego surfing among friends?

egoSurf - ego surfing without the guilt.:

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So Google is jumping into the content business? Huh? I love Google and all, but how many content providers do we need? I was afraid of this scenario. Not only do we have at least two ways of (legally) acquiring TV shows for download, we have different DRM schemes to contend with. You like ABC? Get an iPod. How about CBS? Get whatever Google is going to be pushing. There is potential for some cross-licensing between the two services, but it is inevitable that someone is going to be left out in the cold. I guess its me... I like CSI and Lost.

On a positive note, the Google Pack is an interesting idea. Its a bundle of Google's desktop software, plus Firefox, AdAware SE, Norton Antivirus special edition with a 6 month subscription, and Adobe Acrobat Reader 7. The Google Blog post about it is here.

Google Video Store announced - Engadget:
It's arguable that Google was in the content business before, but they've officially done it: alongside Google Pack (a package installer of many of their popular desktop apps like G Talk, Earth, Desktop, as well as software that Google really likes, like RealPlayer, Acrobat, etc.) they're going online with CBS to sell commercial-free episodes of CSI, NCIS, Survivor, and a whole host of other CBS library eps

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I have been a little disappointed in the performance of my new 5G iPod. The steps below seem to have fixed the issues I was having, including slow song changes. Other than that, I've been thrilled with the new iPod. I've ordered an aluminum case for it, since I haven't found any good cases locally.

Fix For Sluggish 5G iPod Interface - The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW):
Scrolling through your list of songs is significantly slower and gameplay when playing the “brick” and “parachute” games with a song going in the background is unacceptable! Fortunately, there's a fix. It has to do with your album art not being optimized on the iPod.

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We ran into this problem with the latest Intel Extreme Graphics driver on the HP Compaq NC6120. The article below corrected the issue.

Windows XP Setup program may stop responding during video driver installation:
SYMPTOMS
When an OEM performs a factory installation of an OEM version of Microsoft Windows XP, or when you use a Sysprep image to install Windows XP, the Setup program may stop responding during the video driver installation process.
CAUSE
This problem occurs because of a problem with the Video.inf file. If a driver is signed, but the driver does not include an .inf file that describes child devices, such as monitors, the installation may stop responding.

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One of my coworkers pointed out ResExcellence.com the other day. There are a ton of tips and tricks buried in there, including a REALBasic archive.

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Intel launched the new version of the Centrino platform today. It has some interesting updates. The new processor is a new dual core version of the Pentium M named Core Duo, the i945 Express Chipset, and a new A/B/G WiFi adapter. The performance looks good so far.

On a related note, Intel also changed their slogan and logo. No more “Intel inside”! We get to “Leap Ahead” now.

AnandTech: Intel's Core Duo Launch - Notebook Performance Revealed:
Today’s article is very much a look at Yonah and Centrino Duo as they were intended to be viewed - as members of a mobile society. The primary point of comparison here today will be Dothan and the previous generation Centrino. While we would like to compare to AMD’s Turion 64, we only had a very limited time with the notebooks in this review and we could not get a Turion 64 notebook given the short notice and time constraints. The other point worth mentioning is that the Turion 64 vs. Yonah comparison will be a lot more fair and make a lot more sense when AMD releases their dual core Turion later this quarter.

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I agree wholeheartedly. My dad is a disabled coal miner, so I'm well aware of the dangers faced underground. I've seen just about all of the effects of working in the mines. Most of them are not good, quite honestly. That said, I've never known a group of people with more pride in what they do.

Part two of your post referenced the other Chris Mosby. He signed to play football at the University of Kentucky next fall. Its sad to see a promising young man with a lot of talent lose his life.

My family's thoughts and prayers go out to all of the people affected by the two tragedies.

My thoughts go out to the families...:
My thoughts go out to all the families that lost loved ones in the coal mine disaster. They all sacrificed their lives to make sure that we could all live our lives the way we are accustomed to, with heat and electricity. Let us hope that their passing will somehow make things safer for everyone else that has that profession.

My wife is a semi-pro photographer, so this answered a lot of questions for us. I hope you find it useful as well.

USATODAY.com - New digital camera? Know how, where you can use it:
A blogger I know shot a picture in an office building. One of the tenants had boxes of medical records sitting around in an unlocked office, visible from the hall. He published a picture of the boxes, which started a little brouhaha: He didn't have permission from the building's landlord, someone said, so he wasn't allowed to take or publish the photos.

That turns out not to be the case.

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I had made the switch to Firefox on my Mac, but I didn't realize that it doesn't support Mac OS Services. I've been using the “Post highlighted text” action to post things with Ecto, so this is completely unacceptable. Anyone know of a solution or workaround? Until I find one, I'll stick with Safari.

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