@Aden: Where would one start looking for this cane sugar version of Dr. Pepper? - Cheryl Jones
I don't care if this makes me sound insane, but it's Dr Pepper not Dr. Pepper! You can order sugar-cane DP from the Dublin bottling plant. Hot Dr Pepper needs to be made with the sugar-cane stuff. (I did a DP vacation once to Texas.) - kε̄ndRæk
@Cheryl Being in Texas it is easy for me to find it Dublin style. You can order it online if you are a big fan and don't mind spending the money. http://www.straubs.com/product... - Aden
I've driven through Dublin, TX on the way elsewhere. I should have bought some. - Yolanda
Go on the tour! They give you a cup of some of the best Dr Pepper ever. - kε̄ndRæk
There is a can of Dr. Pepper sitting on my desk. Ahhh. That was a refreshing sip. - Kate Kapetanakis
@Aden: Thanks! I'll consider getting some Dr P "Dublin style" online. My cousin also love Dr P, so perhaps I'll get some for a Christmas "stocking stuffer". :D - Cheryl Jones
I love Dr Pepper too. Thanks for the heads-up on the sugar-cane stuff! - Mitchell Tsai
Thanks to this tweet I just ordered Dr Pepper to come with our pizza! - Tad - the Meme Maker
I am not ashamed at all to say I have the empty cardboard husk of a 12-pack sitting in my fridge right now. It's wasting a bit of electricity, but also serves as a reminder to me that, yes, I do need to go out and get some Pepper at some point. - Pete Delucchi
They need to be re-educated quickly. One wonders how they can possibly reconcile the extreme differences in viewpoints. I must take into account that I'm in NorCal, where the majority of people would probably vote for Obama or Clinton, had she won, and the minority who would vote for McCain probably do so for some sort of misperceived economic advantage (which is really a delusion), and they mostly don't really agree with Palin's viewpoints. - Cathryn Hrudicka
I have generally voted Republican in the past as I am against big government and more in favor of personal freedom. I don't see either major party candidate as embracing less government. McCain might say it in his campaign but his past record indicates otherwise. Obama is quite open in his plan for more government programs. So for the first time I will likely be voting for a third party candidate. - John Wright
@AJ: An aunt and uncle who are strong Clinton supporters don't like Obama. The others, because of Palin. - Larry Huffman
""TX54 is a disposable timepiece that is worn on the user’s thumbnail. While its translucency makes it blend seamlessly with the hand, a selection of text color options and a glow feature that activates on command make it easy to read."" - Cee Bee
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I could see paying maybe $50 for one of these... and then in a couple years they'll be giving them away in cereal boxes. - Tad - the Meme Maker
I'm amazed by the amount of creativity and seriously thoughtful work that looks like it was all contributed by people just trying to win a contest. No real mention of prizes or compensation, but this looks like a real bargain for Timex. Kind of a massive crowdsourcing activity as best I can tell. http://www.core77.com/timex/wi... - Todd McKinney
Mona didn't "like" this? Something's not right... - Outsanity
That's because there's no BACON in here, except for that porky finger on the left image - Susan Beebe
only useful if they come in bags of 20 for less than $5, because I'm going to lost them. - Brian Norwood
Disposable timepiece. Great, another toxic toy to wind up in the land fill by the thousands. - John Wright
Why would it have to be toxic John? Besides in 20 years we'll have nanobots mining all the plastic we've dumped into landfills... - Tad - the Meme Maker
Perhaps it has just been drilled into my head that any electronics are toxic. I'm not allowed to toss them in the garbage here in California. I have to take any electronic device to a suitable recycler. I may have made a bad assumption that it was because electronic devices contained toxic materials. Anyway, it still seems like having more and more disposable things isn't in the best interest of anyone but the manufacturer. - John Wright
Hmmm... I'm starting to figure out why my wife laughs at me so much... - Kevin Johnson
Non-nerds read mainstream 'serious' stuff. I find nerds have better senses of humour, partly as a result of having more humourous tastes in terms of reading material. Or maybe people just laugh *at* us... - Cyvros/fyc
Big difference between having a good sense of humor (most nerds do) and being a good comedian (most nerds are not!). I think so many smart people over think jokes and don't tell them well. But they do understand a lot of subtle humor which the masses don't seem to get. - John Wright
I try my best with funny comments, ususally I can make one or two a day? - Colby Olson
+1 Adam. This summer I found people laughing at comments I made, and I wasn't even trying to be funny. - Voyagerfan5761
Hah! Well his computer is downstairs right now at the kitchen table (his office gets too hot in this heat) and we have an 11 year-old so the pr0n idea is not a particularly good one in this case! - Tad - the Meme Maker
Years ago, I actually debated sneaking onto Mr. Mage's computer and installing the Nude Tomb Raider mod. I know he'd have freaked. Does that make me a bad person? - MiniMage LightBlueRanger
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My roomies used to change my background to midget porn if I didn't lock my machine. - ωαřмaiden
My roomies know if they get anywhere near my Mac, they will get drop kicked in the head :) - Mona N.
My personal fave trick (on Windows) is to screen shot the desktop, set that image as the background, move all their desktop icons into a folder (so they can recover them) and drag the task bar to minimum size. Funny to watch them click on thing and they don't open. Even a reboot doesn't seem to help! - John Wright
Lol, that is brilliant John. We used to set a 4 minute Operatic anthem to play whenever a friend would click on his "start" button...I'm not sure if it still works, but he had to wait until it had finished before he could do anything else :) - Zee from WeDoCreative
OMG what SUPERB casting. As for John Wright's comment about "unbiased" ... let's face it, at this point all but the most dense Republicans would likely agree that W's been a lousy impact on both the Republican party and this nation. Well, except for the delusional ones who still support the man I fondly call Shrub. - Cathy Brooks
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Stone has no obligation to be unbiased. He's a film maker not a journalist. I suspect each side will find something to attack him on given the subject matter. - ScottBourne
I didn't say I thought he was a good president. I just don't get my news from Hollywood. And the reason I don't like Bush is because he isn't a conservative. The government has grown more under Bush than any recent president, even Clinton. And that's saying something. Every time the government grows I have less freedom. We have less freedom in this country today than at any time since the revolution. And I only see more of the same with either of the two major candidates in this election. - John Wright
Lets lay off the poli and say this movie looks like a fun night at the movies - along the lines of Dr. Strangelove and maybe a dash of Superbad... - Roger @ CineVegas
Its not that simple,Enterprise penetration takes years with major reliability & stability concerns.It will take iPhone years too - *Hammered Canadian*
My company has a huge investment in BES (Blackberry Enterprise Server) infrastructure. Not likely to just toss that out and build out support for the iPhone. - John Wright
John Wright, same as my workplace. *sigh* - imabonehead
Roger, how long do you think it might take if it were to happen? What do you think the refresh cycle is on the equipment? And what might it mean to replace or merge into the backend? Or is the cost too great and there is effectively a lock-in for years to come no matter what any other company might provide? - Loren Heiny
@Loren Well I am not a Mobile/Telecom guy but strictly from a business point of view iPhone isn't compelling enough a 'Tool' to convert hundreds of thousands of dollars in technical support, hardware, and software. Its not practical in a $$s sense. Additionally iPhone is an Apple product and Apple has never really played ball historically with business so there is some history too. Oh and one more thought, from a tax/investment perspective most companies won't turn over technology until after 3-5years. :) - *Hammered Canadian*
My company is already talking about Enterprise iPhone support. One of my friends runs the servers for his company and they are doing the same thing. We are in very different sectors but both have iPhone support coming. It will be a perk in a year or two that you will see on recruiting pitches. Just watch. - Andrew Burd
I know a number of top execs from mobile companies here in the telecom corridor and they have iPhones too, or envy them, or are in denial. Yes we geeks talk about it all the time, and the web 2.0 crowd has woken up to mobile because of iPhone, but it really is a whole new game, and many in the industry have still not wrapped their heads around it all. Still, you can't count RIM out. Denial is a powerful force, and blindness to superior UI's and toleration of ugliness has a long history. - Dean Terry
1mm IPhones is great but Sony sells 100mm cell phones a year and Nokia 150mm. If Apple starts selling 1mm iPhones every weekend or ever week... - Indio Apache
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The question isn't scale. The question is: do the most desirable employees we have want these things? And is our competition going to offer them? - Andrew Burd
Yea, but a lot of the stuff Nokia and Sony sells should be given away in a box of cereal or Cracker Jacks. - Andrew Leyden
RIM might lose market share? to who? certainly not Apple, at least not for another 4-5 years. - Bob Blunk
Until Apple can provide fine granular control of device policies that RIM has, they won't be able to break into big companies. - Ernie Oporto
Bob, so you don't see RIM losing any existing customers to Apple? I know of one architectural firm that's switching. But agreed, a couple dozen users in one small business is inconsequential. To me, though, I'd watch what happens with new customers. That's where it's bound to be the most interesting. - Loren Heiny
I agree with Ernie. Without the ability to issue policy groups of or individual devices there are going to be problems getting big companies to let go. - Sean Brady
Man, I had no idea the internet was actively marketed by crack dealers, drug pushers and homeless people! Makes sense though and seems pretty obvious. - Adam Turetzky
i found it by way of finding some way to aggregate all the social networks... the conversations taking place now were never even a thought back in the beginning - Nathan Chase
Is it awful that I don't remember? Someone gave me a code back before it was out of Beta. Could've been Scoble - could've been a lot of people :\ - Lucretia Pruitt
rassem frassem Louis Gray and his rassem frassem Pollyanna-esque posts about how EVERYONE NEEDED to be on the rassem frassem site. I reviewed it. I didn't like it. I STILL don't like it. And yet, I'm here. Grr. - Cyndy
Followed local tweeps over here a couple of months ago, signed up, but barely touched it until reading a post on Cecily Walker's blog. Now I'm hooked. - Ayşe E.
erhan erdogan, one of the writers at turkish web 2.0 blog www.webrazzi.com - ahmet bulent
For me it was the conversations/community here really, knew of FF in passing due to work but my normal circle of friends weren't here. Info-sharing and conversations were great as I waded in and I was pretty much hooked by end of first week. - Casey
Scoble. He says, I do. And before anyone asks, the cliff has to have a pretty view at the very least. - MiniMage LightBlueRanger
I was looking for recipes on how to feed lots of friends and this popped up. ;) - Earl E Morningwood
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I first read about lifestreaming on RWW, they had an article on lifestrea.ms! I was interested in such a service and between Techcrunch and RWW I got involved with FriendFeed shortly after! - Joe Dawson
A tweet from Scoble, which if i remember correctly was: 'Folks, we are having a 24 hour twitout, checking out FriendFeed. See you there.' I followed him to this wonderland; Still tumbling, deeper everyday. - Parth Awasthi
I first saw it on Facebook, then Louis said it had a web site. - Russellreno
mentioned by Mashable in a Google search result, called DeviantArt "the FriendFeed of art sites", made me want to investigate further, I Googled that, and the rest is history... and Edythe, will you share with us your origin myth? I'm a little curious. - Kamilah Gill
It was a show of hands thing so very informal. Could be 7 or 8 to 1 as well. Clearly the Pro crowd here though uses Canon over Nikon. Other manufacturers were not even mentioned. Strictly a Canon vs. Nikon show of hands thing. - Thomas Hawk
Wow wouldn't have thought it would be an informal landslide.... - Snay Trivedi
I am wondering if the D3 will slowly get the Pros to switch to Nikon or if the cost of glass will prevent it - William Reveal
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Microsoft keeps talking about the importance of backup and photo storage at this conference. Wonder if they have something interesting in this space coming down the road. - Thomas Hawk
How were conference goers selected? It doesn't suprise me that Canon shooters outnumber Nikon shooters but that ratio seems very skewed. - Brian Sullivan
I think Pros still clearly prefer Canon. - Thomas Hawk
more PC users than Mac too, correlation? - Dave Cohen
That's because you're all lemmings. *ducks and runs* - ☺ Cecily ☺
So having a Canon makes me a lemming? I'm sorry that's the height of ignorance. - Mike Lewis
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I knew I should have brought my hammer to work with me! :P - Mike Lewis
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PC users make smart choices in cameras, too. *hides in bomb shelter* - Kevin Williams
Canon and Nikon are equally good for Pro use. I know many who use Canon and many like me who use Nikon. Some argue the glass for Canon lenses is superior. Perhaps. - Photo Larry
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When I was researching to buy my first DSLR, the consensus I found was Canon for pros, Nikon for amateurs. That was anecdotal because that's what everyone I talked to said was the practice, not necessarily the way it should be. - Gregory Pittman
Canon is a MUCH larger company than Nikon. However, I just didn't like the feel of their cameras, and I prefer Nikon glass to Canon. That's what works for me. - William Beem
I love how competitive it has become. We all win as long as these companies put out great products! - Mike Lewis
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canon has been the industry standard for forever so it isn't any surprise at all. - Damien Franco
That is quite a difference in preference. I also like Canon products. - James Mowery
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for the last few years canon has been killing nikon at the high end digital range. nikon has been working hard to catch up but the damage may have already been done. both companies make great cameras today and will continue to do so for years to come - sam b-r
I use/love Nikon, but I don't care what people have...as long as it takes pictures. - Kreg Steppe
My guess is it's about the same ratios among us amateurs using pocket sized cameras as well. Just spent sometime in BestBuy stores. Couldn't help noticing most people walk out with Canons. - shelisrael1
Wow, you mean I can be happy because I own a Nikon and I favor the underdog at the same time. Cool!. - Dennis E. Hamilton
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I use Canon; it just works for me. YMMV. However, Canon's wide angle glass is not the greatest so I'm starting to look elsewhere for alternatives. The 21mm f/2.8 Distagon is insanely sharp but it's no longer in production and copies are priced into the stratosphere. - Jauder Ho
hmm, that adds a new wrinkle to my decisions. One of the benefits(so I was told) of the Nikon is the ability to use the same lenses through the years? Personally I like Zeiss lenses, so whomever has those I tend to go w/. - clarke thomas
I chose Canon for two reasons. The first was that it felt natural in my hands. The controls seemed to be where I would want them. The second (and perhaps more important) was that two of my friends friends have Canon. It's great going on a shoot and having double the arsenal of lenses. But I think both are great choices and the competition makes for better equipment for everyone. - John Wright
Hmmm.. I agonized for weeks over what DSLR to purchase for my first one. I wavered back and forth between Canon and Nikon. Then, I went to the nest camera store here in Austin and ended up buying a.... Sony. It was the best bang for my buck and with the Minolta lens options available out there I have been very pleased with my decision. Of course, I'm no pro. - Jeff Jones
@shelisrael1 - P&S cameras are a different world. The margins are razor thin and Canon is larger than Nikon; better able to absorb the costs. Nikon's recent statements indicate that it wants to focus on the higher end market. Given it's position against Canon, that's a wise move. It can't complete as a commodity. - William Beem
I was considering buying a Canon Rebel XTI, but with the new Rebel XS coming out I dont know anymore. - Norman Hammer
I'd assume there's some selection bias in the attendees. - Eric
@ Mike Lewis, see Canon people can't even take a joke. I'm brand agnostic, and have even recommended Canon cameras to people who have asked. So dismount from that horse, if you don't mind. :) - ☺ Cecily ☺
@shelisrael - I prefer Canon's point and shoot cameras to Nikon's (and just about everyone else's). The reason I didn't get a Canon SLR when I was in the first in the market? Because I have ginormous hands and the Rebel XT felt tiny in comparison to the D50 I eventually bought, and because I couldn't afford a 30D or 5D. - ☺ Cecily ☺
We chose a Canon for our first DSLR on you a recommendation from a pro photographer. - Robert
I'm not buying that poll. Maybe Canon has turned into Comcast and stocked the room? - ThePicMan
And most "pro" drivers drive trucks and buses, but I'll stick to my BMW thanks. OK, not a brilliant analogy but everyone knows that Nikon has been playing catch up on the pro photography front. They have the line up now but the existing pros still have the legacy gear. it's going to be a long time before the balance shifts (if it does).
Also, they used to say that nobody got fired for buying IBM, isn't that a better analogy on the photo front? - Fraser Smith
Strange how a Pro camera poll has spawned so much debate about P&S and Prosumer models. - ThePicMan
@clarke thomas - Zeiss has several lines of manual focus lenses that fit the Nikon and several other mounts. See http://twurl.nl/x2p15o. However, they do not have one that directly fits a Canon which will require the use of an adapter. On the flip side, due to the large diameter of the Canon lens mount, it is possible to use lens from quite a few vendors although you have to test for clearance from the mirror. - Jauder Ho
Personally, I'm waiting to see if Zeiss will make an updated version of the 21mm Distagon. www.16-9.net is a useful resource if you are interested in lens comparisons. I would also add that the Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 looks to be a pretty impressive lens too. - Jauder Ho
I was about to ask/say the same thing Mark did... glad I read all the comments - Gaspare
Agree with Lee. Can't beat the Bombay Sapphire! Mmmmm. Wish I had one right now. - Melissa Goetsch
Leo, I respected you before, but now that I know you are a G&T man, you are at a whole new level sir! Throw in an extra lime for me... - ChangeForge | Ken Stewart
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ahhh a man after my own heart. I use the excuse that the quinine is good for my leg cramps.(and it is) - Garrett
Oh come on, this is just silly. Let the kid throw his vote away. - J.T Dabbagian
At what point does selling votes stop becoming silly? Or doesn't it for you? - Brent Logan
If they could get them for $5 a vote I think the candidates would just buy the election instead of campaigning. It takes about 45 million votes to win, probably only about 5 million are real swing votes. So for $25 MM they could buy it. Cheaper than a campaign. - John Wright
I wrote about this on GeeksAreSexy.net. I seriously doubt he will get hit with the maximum sentence of 5 years and $10,000 fine. It was a joke auction and considering how many politicians are out there selling their vote, any half-decent lawyer out there can get this pleaded down to a misdemeanor. Or the kid can strike a deal with the prosecutor. I mean, come on, there are more serious cases that the prosecutor needs to be dealing with than this! - Mark O'Neill
Actually, if the prosecutor wanted to make an example of this, what is a half-decent lawyer to do? Take it to trial? Seems like it would be a loser for the defense. And with the controversy over Florida still not settled to many people's satisfaction, don't you think that tampering with an election is a serious issue? - Brent Logan
8 hours community service and a misdemeanor (so it doesn't show up on the kids permanent record). That sends a "message" to others without hurting the kid too much. - Andrew
What happened to being able to take a joke? Why all the seriousness here? Make him take down the auction, explain that it's actually against the law in the newspapers and on the web, and that's all that needs to happen. A misdemeanor? A felony? WTF??? - Matt Hamilton
