Food Bank 2008, Word!

Doug Smith
Click here for details on the CBC Radio One Food Bank Day and a way that you can donate.

Using a wii remote on XBMC

Doug Smith
For the last week or two I’ve been experimenting with XBMC and trying to control it with a wii remote. XBMC stands for Xbox Media Center.

News at 15:00 EST

Doug Smith
What is the PM going to say at 15:00EST? “Sorry, I was just kidding.” “We’re not in a recession, but if a coalition takes over we will be.

Bailout - Word of the Year

Doug Smith
Merriam-Webster have announced that the 2008 word of the year is “bailout.” This is pretty funny in two ways. First, what does it say about where things are at in the world when you consider this word was likely quite unpopular until September?

The Voice on Palin

Doug Smith
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is not opposed to running for President in 2012. She says it’s up to God to show her if there is an open door, to not let her miss that open door, and that if there is an open door, she’ll plow right through that door.

Antenna for free OTA HDTV

Doug Smith
Last weekend I finally finished my DYI antenna project. I built a Gray-Hoverman without a reflector since we’re so close to the local transmitters.