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Favored Freeware Updates: October 2006

Filed in Freeware, Technology on October 31, 2006 at 11:05 pm

The following Favored Freeware applications have been updated since the beginning of October 2006:

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Blogroll Dive: 10/30/06

Filed in Blogs on October 30, 2006 at 12:17 am

Here are the highlights from today’s Blogroll dive:

Bryan is planning to redesign his blog and is requesting starting point recommendations and other helpful tips.
Khaled announced that Broken Kode: Season One is now available for purchase.
Jim discovered an unofficial branch of Firefox, specifically optimized for G4, G5, and Intel-based Macs.
Joen reviewed the Nintendo DS Lite.
Sarah released [...]

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Rocket Man

Filed in Humor, Music, Nostalgia, Video on October 28, 2006 at 7:03 pm

Just for fun, here’s a classic William Shatner performance from the 1978 Science Fiction Film Awards, in which he presents his interpretation of Elton John’s hit single, Rocket Man.

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WordPress Security Update v2.0.5

A security update has been issued for WordPress. This release, version 2.0.5, includes security fixes and is recommended for all users. The release notes are available here. Read the Favored Freeware entry for WordPress here.

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Blogroll Dive: 10/23/06

Filed in Blogs on October 23, 2006 at 12:00 am

Here are the highlights from today’s Blogroll dive:

Michael ruminated on the U.S. National Space Policy.
Khaled discovered the new Sony Bravia “Paint” advertisement.
Sarah discovered a funny parody of Maxell’s “Blown Away Guy”.
Chris discovered Sun Microsystems’ new portable datacenter.
Angsuman announced the key features of the upcoming Translator Plugin Pro v3.2.
And, Tom has been “nominated for a 2006 [...]

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Review: Secret War

Filed in Comics, Nostalgia, Review, Splash Panel on October 21, 2006 at 11:42 pm

Secret War, a masterpiece by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Gabriele Dell’Otto, is the best graphic novel ever produced by Marvel Comics. Blinded by diplomacy and arrogance, the United States government refuses to acknowledge the imminent danger as a foreign threat continues to grow. How far will one man go to defend [...]

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Blogroll Dive: 10/16/06

Filed in Blogs on October 16, 2006 at 12:01 am

Here are the highlights from today’s Blogroll dive:

Michael discussed his newfound love for comics.
Khaled revealed Broken Kode’s new superstructure.
Rick continued his analysis of the fonts used in Serenity.
And, Tom interviewed Dan Bricklin, the inventor of the spreadsheet.

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They're Taking the Hobbits to Isengard!

Filed in Humor, Music, Nostalgia, Video on October 14, 2006 at 3:32 pm

Just to brighten your day, here’s a Lord of the Rings music video featuring Legolas, Gollum, and Celeborn.