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VMware Developing 64-bit VI3 Client (p2vd.com)
via Planet V12n by (author unknown) on February 21, 2008
Saw this browsing around virtualization.info this morning in regards to running the Virtual Infrastructure Client on 64-bit OS.From Andre Kemp, Sr. Product Marketing Manager at VMware:We have seen development issues with our new client on a 64-bit host, so due to other priorities the engineers put in the blocking issue to prevent installing the client.It appears right now the most valid work...
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Hagar the Horrible
via Quotes of the Day by (author unknown) on February 25, 2008
"As you journey through life take a minute every now and then to give a thought for the other fellow. He could be plotting something."
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Tandem Z1 Chinook Minicopter Flying (and Crashing) on Video [Tandem Z1]
via Gizmodo by Kit Eaton on February 26, 2008
My new Tandem Z1 Chinook finally arrived. And guess what? Two rotors and proper six-way control actually does equal twice the crashes. At least while starting out, anyway— just like a real helicopter these things are a bugger to learn to control. Balancing throttle, forward, backwards, turning and the trimming controls felt like it needed about 3 extra hands. So, I had crashes. A lot. But,...
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How to run 16,000 Exchange mailboxes on ESX (VM /ETC)
via Planet V12n by (author unknown) on February 26, 2008
VMware’s Performance Team posted an amazing article this week on the VROOM! blog. 16,000 Exchange Mailboxes, 1 Server not only offers insights on how to configure Exchange 2007 VMs to support large numbers of mailboxes, but it shows that ESX 3.5 and ESX 3i allow applications to utilize hardware resources that exceed the vendor’s recommended maximums in a physical deployment. Although this...
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Starbucks tells customers: "Your drink should be perfect, every time. If not, let us know and we'll make it right."
via Starbucks Gossip by Jim Romenesko on February 26, 2008
That's now posted in stores. Get ready to "Just Say Yes" -- many times over. (Read the Associated Press story)
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Morgan Stanley: Apple Splurging on R&D and Air Travel
via Epicenter by Bryan Gardiner on February 26, 2008
An analysis by Morgan Stanley of Apple's spending on R&D and travel expenses found two things: 1). The company is throwing more and more money at research and development, and 2). Steve Jobs is spending a lot of time in his company-granted Gulfstream V.A research note from analyst Kathryn Huberty notes that the $550,000 spent on Jobs' air travel during the last quarter of 2007 is about...
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Prepare for Enormous Debt?
via Get Rich Slowly by J.D. on March 06, 2008
Consumer debt is bad. Buying lots of Stuff on credit cards is a sure path to financial woe. But while some people argue that all debt is bad, most experts agree that certain debts are acceptable (good, even). The two most common examples are mortgage debt and college loans. The average person cannot afford to pay for either of these outright; borrowing money allows one to invest in her future. So...
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Recipes: Guinness Ice Cream and Scotch Eggs
via Super Villain Inc. by (author unknown) on March 16, 2008
Since I got a *lot* of requests for this, here they are:Guinness Ice CreamIngredients:2 cans or 2 bottles of Guinness1 egg1 cup of sugar1/2 cup milk2 cups creamTake a can and a half or 2 bottles of Guinness (about 24oz) and reduce down by about half (1 1/2 cups) in a pan (watch the heat - this stuff loves to boil over).In a bowl mix egg and sugar, followed by the milk. Pour in the Guinness...
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Six reasons why baseball is the best of all games,...
via kottke.org by jason@kottke.org on April 11, 2008
Six reasons why baseball is the best of all games, from a 1961 conversation.First: the rules of the game are in equilibrium: that is, from the start, the diamond was made just the right size, the pitcher's mound just the right distance from home plate, etc., and this makes possible the marvelous plays, such as the double play. The physical layout of the game is perfectly adjusted to the human...
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