Random and Opinionated Thoughts
I did not have too much time to post this week, but I did find some interesting sites to share: TV.com iPhone app. Finally I can watch some TV on my phone! WordPress Search Plugin. We all want improved search, here it is. CSV to LDIF converter. Sometimes you just need weird things like this. I did and it worked like a charm. The 3 key parts of news stories you usually don’t get Read more
Here are some links I found interesting over the last week. Wii Sports Resort I am really looking forward to this. Archery, basketball, table tennis, and more. Get ready! AD Gallery Wow – another great jQuery gallery plugin. This combines all of my favorite functionalities in one. Import your WordPress blog into Facebook Hmm, I know at least one person who might like this. Read more
Here are some links that I have found interesting over the last week or two – and hopefully you will as well. Hulu collection of Michael Jackson’s memorial Missed the broadcast of his memorial service or just want to see the best parts? Check this out in minutes, not hours. RIP Michael. WordPress Console Check your WordPress code, play with WordPress functions, etc all within a “console”. Perfect for the theme or plugin developer! Paul Oakenfold’s Podcast All the sudden I realized it had been too long since I listened to one of my favorite DJs of all time. Now... Read More » Read more
This week flew by – but I actually found a number of links very interesting over the last seven days. Chicagoland fishing information and reports How to ditch cable but still have quality TV programming options (thanks @htoddcarter) TV.com – TiVO again and again proves it is the coolest thing around. You can find shows available on TV.com and send them to your TiVo. ESPN 360 – Oh my – I am so close to canceling my $100+ a month cable. This becomes available for Comcast high speed internet subscribers on August 1. If it proves to work well for... Read More » Read more
This has been a hectic week, but there are sites I wanted to highlight. Marry Bop Dump This is a web site I have been working on with a friend of mine (Brett). Our goal was to make an addicting rating web site where you could upload your own photo and see how you rate. Once we have a good assortment of pictures – we then have additional plans 😉 If you have any feedback – we would appreciate it. Happy Tiffin Lunch Boxes Wow – these are super cool. I am definitely going to get one for Amy next... Read More » Read more
There is only one link today – and that is to the video The Controverse 44. I have been watching Amanda Congdon for a few years now and finally decided to chime in on a question about the show “Jon and Kate Plus 8″…and she actually read my comment during the show (Twitter: superjank) Rock on! Read more
Here are a few links from the past week that I found interesting: Fancast Another great web site where you can watch a surprising number of TV shows/movies online. Remind me again why my cable bill is more than my parent’s 15 year mortgage? Rocket Mania This flash version is great for a quick break. I used to be completely addicted to this game when I had my Palm Treo and Blackberry. Apple’s Recycling Information Got an old cell phone (or a pile of them) that you want to recycle? Apple will take any model/brand and recycle it for you.... Read More » Read more
For this installment of linkfest Thursday – check out the sites I have found in the last few days: Colors Palette Generator If you are looking to create a color palette and you want to use certain colors from an image – this is the place to go. You can upload any image and it will create a color palette based on those colors. Slick! Repair mission to the Hubble Space Telescope Check out these mind blowing (because they are so crisp and clear) photos of the repair work of the Hubble Telescope The Best Article Every Day This is... Read More » Read more
Here are some interesting links I have found in the last week or so. Hulu Most of you have heard of it, but if you have not checked it out yet – take a look. You will be impressed. No more excuses – just take a few minutes and check it out. Watchismo – I never realized how much I liked watches until I looked at their inventory. Check out their clocks too. Super cool! MapMyWalk Colby and I walk around 2 miles every day. This tool makes it easy to map out a new trek. Glassy Eyes Tired of... Read More » Read more