Camera Zip-lock

Instructables has a Camera Zip-lock tip; I tried it at Taido Camp, but didn’t think much of it. It made the camera very tough to hold, and the perspiration on my hands made the plastic slippery. I wanted it to work for me; I’ll just have to be careful in sandy environments.

The Rainshed Inc.

The Rainshed Inc.

As you browse through this webpage you will see all of your old favorites and much much more. We have expanded in many areas including our selections of waterproof/breathables, Polartec® fleeces, Coolmax®, canvas, corduroy, tapestry, stretch velvets, patterns, books, zippers, notions, and other supplies.

Fleece, plastic buckles, lots of camping- and gadget-related items, individually or by the yard. Buy 3 yards of fleece and make a blanket long enough for an NBA center. Fix that broken cinch strap on your backpack. Fix things yourself when you can.

In Paris, a Feast of Art and History, in Bite-Size Pieces - New York Times

Linux.com | Ten tips for new Ubuntu users

Hey! I’m a new Ubuntu user! These Ten tips for new Ubuntu users are for me!

Actually, I’ve only booted Ubuntu once, and it’s really impressive. I’m bookmarking these links because I hope to add this to our home network and set up a demo at work.

How-To: Run your own network wiring - Engadget

I really don’t need to Run [my] own network wiring – Engadget, but it’s good to have a resource to rely on if I change my mind.

How to Get Six Pack Abs - WikiHow

How to Get Six Pack Abs – WikiHow

Yeah. I’m soon to be 48 years old… but we all have to have goals.

Why Every Man Should Lift Weights

Brian Kim tells us Why Every Man Should Lift Weights. Though he doesn’t cite medical or athletic authorities – it’s based solely on his experience – it rings true. Go pick up something heavy, it’ll likely do you good.

Ask the Readers: Cheap airline tickets? - Lifehacker

Ask the Readers: Cheap airline tickets? – Lifehacker

Can’t have enough information on how to find low prices on air fares.

8 Changes I Experienced After Giving Up TV

8 Changes I Experienced After Giving Up TV

In June I decided to do a 30-day trial of no TV watching.  DVDs were OK, but I wasn’t going to watch any regular programming or cable shows or tape anything with my DVR.  At the end of the 30-day trial, I was pleased with the results, so I kept going.  Now that it’s been over 60 days, I thought I’d share my observations on life without TV.

We watch almost no broadcast TV, only videos from friends, the library, and Netflix. I can vouch for the things he noticed, especially how irritating television is, especially when it’s on. When I’m in a restaurant or waiting room that has a TV, it’s an irritant I find very difficult to bear.

In Georgia, Immigrants Unsettle Old Sense of Place - New York Times

In Georgia, Immigrants Unsettle Old Sense of Place – New York Times

Times are a-changing here in Georgia. It’s fascinating to see the evolution of an “average American.” Since it’s inevitably going to continue, I hope it does so peacefully. And I need to learn Spanish!

“Advice to Mileage Misers: Use the Hoard Now”

Advice to Mileage Misers: Use the Hoard Now – New York Times

We want to go to Paris next year; we’d better get on this.