http://fayswann.com Random thoughts about web designing, cats, single motherhood, books, DVD's and whatever-the-hell else tickles my fancy. Mon, 09 Jan 2006 20:09:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I just switched to Road Runner internet. Did a speed test on the DSL earlier this morning and just now on the Cable. DSL (tested at 3 different sites): 235 kb/sec 308 kb/sec 326 kb/sec Cable same 3, same order: 759 kb/sec 2.7 MB/sec (can this be right?) 2.3 MB/sec (ditto) OH MY GOODNESS! Can’t wait to go to iTunes ... http://fayswann.com/?p=40 One of my recent purchases was a Sony HDTV. I researched the fool out of it, constrained by the measurements of a cabinet I was determined to continue using. So, luckily for my pocketbook, I bought a tube HD (plasmas and lcd’s being too wide and too expensive) and paid ... http://fayswann.com/?p=39 …how to do this. It’s been forever. So here’s the quote I’ve been using lately at work: “Never underestimate the power of volunteers. Remember, the Ark was built by volunteers, the Titanic by professionals.” http://fayswann.com/?p=38 Great article on the FCC broadcast flag ruling and what it means for your TiVo. Hmmm…maybe I should start saving for that HDTV sooner rather that later. http://fayswann.com/?p=37 I hope everybody had a great Thanksgiving. Despite the fact that Betsy and Alice were at their dad’s family reunion, I managed to just have a nice, chillin’ day. Lunch with my family at Nelwyn and Ross Reagan’s. As usual, interesting conversations. Watched cousin Russell surprise his 15 year old ... http://fayswann.com/?p=36 Not that I didn’t already have one, but as I think I have posted here previously, the Web Design job was not paying the bills. So, I applied and have been hired to be the Coordinator of Volunteers and Visitor Services at the brand-new, not-even-opened yet, Mayborn Museum at Baylor. ... http://fayswann.com/?p=35 Not a great pic, but I was AMAZED at this butterfly and had to go grab the digital camera. Anybody who knows what it is, let me know. http://fayswann.com/?p=34 Here’s the Waco Table Tennis Association in all its glory. Don’t know what Gail and Jimmy are doing…I just told them to act normal! http://fayswann.com/?p=33 Posted a review of Withnail and I on Moviehead. http://fayswann.com/?p=32 I’m playing as well as I’ve ever played - which isn’t saying a lot, but sure makes the game more fun. Still far from the point where I can play most of the men straight up (without starting with 7 or 8 points). But it continues to be a fun ... http://fayswann.com/?p=31