Tai Mingshen

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Entries from December 2007

Windows Live Writer update

December 31st, 2007 · 2 Comments

Following up from my previous posting, this application has become my favourite blogging editor after problem-free use since installation. Windows Live Writer 2008 even supports WordPress tags. However, you have to use the Keywords field, not Insert Tags, for them to be stored in the WordPress database.

There are a number of excellent plug-ins available; I’m currently using Text Template and Polaroid Picture, available on Windows Live Gallery.

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Jamendo – free, legal album downloads

December 31st, 2007 · No Comments

Unlimited downloads of free, legal music!jamendo There are 6200+ albums by 3700+ artists on jamendo. The artists allow everyone to download and share their music.

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Portable Apps

December 30th, 2007 · No Comments

PortableApps.comThese applications are so useful! I use them on a memory stick, together with other favourite apps that do not require installation, to avoid having to install the same programs on all of my home/work PCs.

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Flight Wait

December 30th, 2007 · No Comments

Flight Wait provides an indication of flight delays at airports in the USA.

See my previous posting on real-time commercial flight trackers for details on individual flights.

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Open Source Living

December 27th, 2007 · No Comments

180x60bc6 Open Source Living is a nice archive of Open Source software. Although not an extensive list, the 130 references are popular and widely recognized as quality software.

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How a butcher carves a turkey

December 25th, 2007 · No Comments

A video of Ray Venezia, a third-generation butcher and one of the biggest turkey purveyors in New York City, demonstrating how to carve a turkey.

[Via: The New York Times]

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Categories: Food and drink
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