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AT&T will cap DSL and U-Verse internet, impose overage fees http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/13/atandt-will-cap-dsl-u-verse-internet-and-impose-overage-fees/ Ladies and gentlemen, the days of unlimited broadband may be numbered in the United States, and we're not talking wireless this time -- AT&T says it will implement a 150GB monthly cap on landline DSL customers and a 250GB cap on subscribers to U-Verse high speed internet starting on May 2nd. AT&T will also charge overage fees of $10 for every additional 50GB of data, with two grace periods to start out -- in other words, the third month you go over the cap is when you'll get charged. DSLReports says it has confirmation from AT&T that these rates are legitimate, and that letters will go out to customers starting March 18th.

Happy Birthday Fitz, have a good one!

This is what I'm showing at at the moment at home. Yes indeed, Comcast does have a 250GB cap. But the trick with limits is not to exceed them Funny story regarding Comcast and their cap. I mentioned the cap to a co-worker, and comcasts data useage tool. He was unaware of this, as he never checked his comcast user page / email. It turned out he was a big fan of sabnzb / sick beard / xbmc etc. So when he was contacted by comcast complaining of over 1TB / month usage ... He was told that if he breached > 250GB a month again within the next year there could be suspension of service ... so we checked his usage on the 6th of the month and it was already up to 500GB ... Ooops! It all ended well, as he has (/ was forced to ) upgraded to their uncapped business internet ( for more money + being forced to rent their modem) Luckily he has a "Business website", and said that all that traffic most be due to the "network testing" and Linux ISO's he transfers / downloads. Like him I prefer my Linux ISO's in 720p

I think Ice Cream falls under self-medication in my case.

Got diagnosed with Bilateral Conjunctivitis. Yay! (NOT) , and just when I thought I was coming to the end of a delightful cold that seems to have been doing the rounds. Oh well, the doctor has told me work from home tomorrow, given its contagious nature. Antibotic eyedrops , and some additional antibiotics ( a 'Z'-pack ) for possible ear infection. At least I can still enjoy my Ice Cream.

I found this comment amusing "The target audience for modern pop thinks their trunk rattle is part of the song. "

Long link works in browser, not in tapatalk. Try the tiny URL - works in tapatalk for me

Interesting article over on NPR's website ( read it whilst they are still around ) . http://www.npr.org/2011/03/05/134256592/whatever-happened-to-the-audiophile EDIT: add tiny url for tapatalk users http://tinyurl.com/4o8hcxj All the usual suspects are present and correct So, where have they gone or, are we all just here? Lively comments thread. The other place gets a mention

http://teamcoco.com/content/apple-employees-can%E2%80%99t-help-gloat-about-new-ipad

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/10/temple-built-from-beer-bottles.php And all without the aid of Matt living nearby

Make yourself a Happy Birthday!

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/03/04/dui_arrest/ http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20110303/NEWS01/303030058/0/NEWS01/Man-tells-police-erratic-driving-due-oral-sex?odyssey=nav|head

http://www.theonion.com/video/al-qaeda-attacks-internet-with-photo-of-adorable-p,19324/

Last night was another one of Scotty's little Soirée's The Chef ... And The Baby Beet Salad's The Guests ... My Baby Beet Salad ... And Roasted Cornish Game Hen ... Followed by a surprisingly delicious Vanilla Ice Cream with Apricot Preserve, drizzled with Balsamic Vinegar (too tasty to remember to take a snap) Followed by a Jam Session, and Kinect Bowling. A Fun Time was had by all.

Happy Birthday, Sir! !!!

You should have used App Store Express! http://scoopertino.com/announcing-app-store-express-the-fastest-way-to-give-apple-your-money/

from: http://scoopertino.com/apple-blasts-into-supermarkets-with-revolutionary-apple-water/

Welcome back Naaman. I'm toasting your return with a Diet Coke. You'll just have to imagine there's lots of Rum in it, or Jack.

Gizmodo chime in: http://gizmodo.com/#!5768446/why-24+bit-audio-will-be-bad-for-users

from http://xtremejenn.deviantart.com/ via: http://unrealitymag.com/index.php/2011/02/21/now-thats-dedication-to-cosplay/

http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/web/02/22/24.bit.music/ Apple is among a group of digital music retailers in discussions with record labels to improve the sound quality of their digital offerings, according to a new report. Citing executives involved in the talks, CNN reports that the change would involve the labels supplying retailers with 24-bit audio files, as opposed to the 16-bit files that are currently distributed. “We’ve gone back now at Universal, and we’re changing our pipes to 24 bit. And Apple has been great,” said Interscope co-founder and chairman Jimmy Iovine. “We’re working with them and other digital services—download services—to change to 24 bit. And some of their electronic devices are going to be changed as well. So we have a long road ahead of us.” According to the report, the higher-quality files might be sold at a premium price, and could require upgrades to future iPods and iPhones to ensure compatibility. “Paul McCartney can master The Beatles albums all he wants,” said Iovine, who also works with Dr. Dre on Beats Audio “(but) when you play them through a Dell computer, it sounds like you’re playing them through a portable television.” 24 Bit Brickwalled Bieber Fever, anyone? Improve Quality, or just increase price? or force you to buy both, to compare the mastering?

May I suggest?

Not so much, what am I drinking (Coffee, since you ask), but something for the cocktail lover, or just cocktail curious in your life. Behold the BarBot (random cocktail slot machine)! "As your attorney, I advise you to spin". Via: http://www.reghardware.com/2011/02/22/barbot_slot_machine_serves_drinks/ full details : http://www.popsci.com/diy/article/2011-02/bar-open-slot-machine-pays-drinks

Happy Birthday, Dan!