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Jason Preston's posterous http://jasonp107.com Most recent posts at Jason Preston's posterous posterous.com Sun, 23 May 2010 12:54:47 -0700 My...eyeballs...hurt http://jasonp107.com/myeyeballshurt http://jasonp107.com/myeyeballshurt Look at the spacing between "T" and "ransition." And the papyrus. Welcome to Austin. #fontfail

- J

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/98758/me-twotone2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/kengoBQ75f Jason Preston Jason Jason Preston Thu, 13 May 2010 19:05:45 -0700 Why Foursquare won't kill Twitter http://jasonp107.com/why-foursquare-wont-kill-twitter http://jasonp107.com/why-foursquare-wont-kill-twitter As I was just checking in on Foursquare at la cucina del puerco (good Mexican in Bellevue) I realized why Twitter will never kil Foursquare: because 4sq is actually just another portal/interface to Twitter.

Why do I check in? It's not for the points, and I don't really care if I'm the mayor unless the mayor gets a discount. I check in so that I can share my location conveniently with my friends on Twitter.

With Foursquare, I navigate to the venue, compose my tweet, and it comes pre populated with a host of geo information about the *venue* - not just about me.

So really when I use Foursquare I'm just using Twitter, enhanced.

I also suspect that a significant portion of 4sq's value is tied to Twitter right now, because they don't have a great built in "stream" audience (yet). Who knows whether they'll be successful in creating that independent community.

But as long as Foursquare is providing an enhacwd interface to Twitter, and driving use of the Twitter network, they won't kill Twitter.

- J

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/98758/me-twotone2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/kengoBQ75f Jason Preston Jason Jason Preston Mon, 10 May 2010 12:58:39 -0700 Facebook shirt http://jasonp107.com/facebook-shirt http://jasonp107.com/facebook-shirt

Facebooklike

Heh.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/98758/me-twotone2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/kengoBQ75f Jason Preston Jason Jason Preston Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:44:11 -0700 How-to: Proper Gmail IMAP for iPhone & Apple Mail - Derek Punsalan – 5THIRTYONE http://jasonp107.com/how-to-proper-gmail-imap-for-iphone-and-apple-1 http://jasonp107.com/how-to-proper-gmail-imap-for-iphone-and-apple-1

The latest news on the street is that Google is slowly rolling out a much anticipated feature – IMAP support. If you point your browser to Gmail Help documentation outlining the steps necessary to get your mail clients setup for IMAP, you’ll soon realize the the directions are the bare minimum. It is recommended that you follow the directions from start to finish, but the actual configuration does not stop there.

via 5thirtyone.com

I'm basically saving this so I can find it later. Having trouble with Google apps for no reason on all my devices. Sigh.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/98758/me-twotone2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/kengoBQ75f Jason Preston Jason Jason Preston Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:04:06 -0700 Feds Say Bring On The Comments http://jasonp107.com/feds-say-bring-on-the-comments http://jasonp107.com/feds-say-bring-on-the-comments "Basically, the OMB has issued a memo which waives cumbersome paperwork requirements for government communications that solicit or enable responses or feedback from private citizens. This paperwork was, ironically enough, required under the terms of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980."

Huuuuuge, no?

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=125727

- J

Sent from my iPad

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/98758/me-twotone2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/kengoBQ75f Jason Preston Jason Jason Preston Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:26:03 -0700 This might be the coolest book ever http://jasonp107.com/this-might-be-the-coolest-book-ever http://jasonp107.com/this-might-be-the-coolest-book-ever

The Clock Without a Face: a hunt within a puzzle
within, a mystery within a building. Here's the
deal: There are real live emerald-studded thingies
buried in various holes across America. To find
them, you'll need to read and decipher the hidden
messages within the book. Buy it here and find
the emeralds before your neighbor beats you to it.

Found on McSweney's of course

- J

Sent from my iPad

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/98758/me-twotone2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/kengoBQ75f Jason Preston Jason Jason Preston Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:12:20 -0700 iPad Magazine Art Direction http://jasonp107.com/ipad-magazine-art-direction http://jasonp107.com/ipad-magazine-art-direction

Love the Popular Science App (third in the video)

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/98758/me-twotone2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/kengoBQ75f Jason Preston Jason Jason Preston Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:01:30 -0800 Valve games coming soon to a Mac near you | Software, Interrupted - CNET News http://jasonp107.com/valve-games-coming-soon-to-a-mac-near-you-sof http://jasonp107.com/valve-games-coming-soon-to-a-mac-near-you-sof

Doug Lombardi, Valve's VP of developer marketing, confirmed to MacNewsNetwork that the company is planning to port some of its most popular games to the Mac. And while details remain thin, most in the gaming community view this as a positive step.

via news.cnet.com

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/98758/me-twotone2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/kengoBQ75f Jason Preston Jason Jason Preston Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:31:35 -0800 World of Warcraft Account Management http://jasonp107.com/world-of-warcraft-account-management http://jasonp107.com/world-of-warcraft-account-management Just, seriously, look at the address this spam is being sent to.

"undead_smurf"

REALLY??

- J

Begin forwarded message:

From: "wowaccountadmin@blizzard.com" <wowaccountadmin@blizzard.com>
Date: March 1, 2010 4:01:08 AM PST
To: <undead_Smurf@l33tsauce.com>
Subject: World of Warcraft Account Management

Greetings
An investigation of your World of Warcraft account has found strong evidence
that the account in question is being sold or traded. As you may not be aware
of, this conflicts with Blizzard's EULA under section 4 Paragraph B which can
be found here:
WoW -> Legal -> End User License Agreement
and Section 8 of the Terms of Use found here:
WoW -> Legal -> Terms of Use
The investigation will be continued by Blizzard administration to determine the
action to be taken against your account. If your account is found violating the
EULA and Terms of Use, your account can, and will be suspended/closed/or
terminated.
In order to keep this from occurring, you should immediately verify that you are
the original owner of the account.
To verify your identity please visit the following webpage:

{LINK REMOVED BECAUSE IT'S SPAN AND WILL STEAL YOUR PASSWORD}

Only Account Administration will be able to assist with account retrieval
issues. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter, and your
continued interest in World of Warcraft.
Sincerely,

Account Administration
Blizzard Entertainment

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/98758/me-twotone2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/kengoBQ75f Jason Preston Jason Jason Preston Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:19:34 -0800 The art of sushi http://jasonp107.com/the-art-of-sushi http://jasonp107.com/the-art-of-sushi I have tried making sushi at home and it is beyond my power. These guys at wasabi, however, are masters.

- J

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/98758/me-twotone2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/kengoBQ75f Jason Preston Jason Jason Preston Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:26:23 -0800 How To Sync Omni Focus with WebDAV for Free http://jasonp107.com/how-to-sync-omni-focus-with-webdav-for-free http://jasonp107.com/how-to-sync-omni-focus-with-webdav-for-free OK, here's the play-by-play to get Omni-Focus to synch automatically between your computer and your phone. Takes ~10 to 15 minutes, plus the time you'll spend waiting for confirmation emails from a service called "swissdisk."

1. Go to: http://swissdisk.com
2. Sign up for a free account, which is a little hidden. First go to "Signup" in the top menu bar. Then scroll down and click the "free 50 megs" option:

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3. You will create a username and password. Write these down / remember them, whatever.

4. Follow the steps to "activate" your account. They send you an email, you click the link, then they send you a second email, which means your account is active

5. Go to OmniFocus and open the OmniFocus menu in the top left. Choose "preferences." You'll see a screen like this:

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6. Put your url in the box like I did with mine in this screenshot above. Then click "Sync Now." It will ask for your username and password twice. Put it in both times and click "remember" when you do it.

7. Once that syncs successfully (it will "un-gray"), then if you are on a Wi-Fi network with your phone you can "share settings." Probably easier just to click "send settings" though and do the e-mail thingie.

- J

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/98758/me-twotone2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/kengoBQ75f Jason Preston Jason Jason Preston Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:03:43 -0800 "Airlock" for your mac http://jasonp107.com/airlock-for-your-mac http://jasonp107.com/airlock-for-your-mac

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This is some seriously cool bluetooth magic!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/98758/me-twotone2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/kengoBQ75f Jason Preston Jason Jason Preston Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:42:11 -0800 It comes with a free child! http://jasonp107.com/it-comes-with-a-free-child http://jasonp107.com/it-comes-with-a-free-child

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/98758/me-twotone2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/kengoBQ75f Jason Preston Jason Jason Preston Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:58:04 -0800 Notice of class settlement http://jasonp107.com/notice-of-class-settlement http://jasonp107.com/notice-of-class-settlement WOW - not only was Beacon a PR disaster for Facebook, they're being forced to notify all their FB users that they effed up, and that they're funding an organization to make sure it doesn't happen again.

What's that on your face?

Begin forwarded message:

Resent-From: <jason@webcommunityforum.com>
From: Facebook <root+flcvz16f@facebookmail.com>
Date: December 7, 2009 10:51:30 PM PST
To: jason@webcommunityforum.com
Subject: Notice of class settlement
Reply-To: noreply <noreply@facebookmail.com>

Facebook is sending you this notice of a proposed class action settlement that may affect your legal rights as a Facebook member who may have used the Beacon program. This summary notice is being sent to you by Court Order so that you may understand your rights and remedies before the Court considers final approval of the proposed settlement on February 26, 2010.
This is not an advertisement or attorney solicitation.
This is not a settlement in which class members file claims to receive compensation. Under the proposed settlement, Facebook will terminate the Beacon program. In addition, Facebook will provide $9.5 million to establish an independent non-profit foundation that will identify and fund projects and initiatives that promote the cause of online privacy, safety, and security.
For full details on the settlement and further instructions on what to do to opt out of, object to, or otherwise comment upon the proposed settlement, please go to http://www.BeaconClassSettlement.com.
Please do not reply to this email.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/98758/me-twotone2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/kengoBQ75f Jason Preston Jason Jason Preston Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:57:07 -0800 Chicken & Egg & Leetsauce http://jasonp107.com/chicken-and-egg-and-leetsauce http://jasonp107.com/chicken-and-egg-and-leetsauce It's an interating ride getting l33tsauce.com off the ground. I'm pushing for more beta users, and once we open up the beta to anyone, I'll REALLY be pushing for more beta users, but at the same time I'm still working on fleshing out the basic feature set on the site.

It's no good getting a ton of people to look at - and decide about - the site before anything other than the absolute core of functionality is built. But at the sam time we need beta testers making Dojos so that we can know what's breaking when and where.

In a nutshell, I'm excited for open beta ;)

- J

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Sent from my iPhone. But I'd rather be fishing.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/98758/me-twotone2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/kengoBQ75f Jason Preston Jason Jason Preston Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:44:29 -0800 Thumbnail Images | Post Excerpts | WordPress Theme Customizations http://jasonp107.com/thumbnail-images-post-excerpts-wordpress-them http://jasonp107.com/thumbnail-images-post-excerpts-wordpress-them

However, to display thumbnails manually, there will be an added step when you are posting your articles and there will be a line of extra codes to be inserted in your Index php file. First, open your Index php, look for these code:

<?php while (have_posts()) : the_post(); ?>

In between there will be other lines before you see this closing of the loop

<?php endwhile; ?>

Anywhere in between these 2 lines, insert this line:

<img src="<?php echo get_post_meta($post->ID, "Thumbnail", true);?>" />

via blogigs.com

Good trick for dressing up a home page in WP.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/98758/me-twotone2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/kengoBQ75f Jason Preston Jason Jason Preston Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:49:07 -0800 King of Fighters XI Moves List | Build Your Own Dojo http://jasonp107.com/king-of-fighters-xi-moves-list-build-your-own http://jasonp107.com/king-of-fighters-xi-moves-list-build-your-own

Check out this website I found at l33tsauce.com

An awesome dojo on L33tsauce.com. Love that this content system is working for people!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/98758/me-twotone2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/kengoBQ75f Jason Preston Jason Jason Preston Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:07:15 -0800 This is a funky picture http://jasonp107.com/this-is-a-funky-picture http://jasonp107.com/this-is-a-funky-picture

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I can't see the buddah-stuff unless I look at each section individually...

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/98758/me-twotone2.jpg http://posterous.com/users/kengoBQ75f Jason Preston Jason Jason Preston Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:22:42 -0800 LOL http://jasonp107.com/lol-532 http://jasonp107.com/lol-532

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This note is off the record (including blogs) unless we agree otherwise.

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