NRN (No Reply Necessary) is another useful email custom that had some currency in the early 90s. I haven't seen it used as much since then but I occasionally find myself adding it at the end of an email where I don't think further communication is needed.

VOTE: Zabkat xplorer2

A good application for timeline creation is the open source Calizo. It runs locally so if you want to create a timeline of personal information it all stays on your workstation. It imports iCalendar (ics), vCalendar (vcs) and gedcom files. Runs on Windows and Linux.

VOTE: WinDirStat

This looks like it's in the same class of file identifier as the Unix command 'file'. These identify file types based on the magic number of a file, the first few bytes of file data. Historically in Unix systems files were identified by the magic number, not by file extension. As previously mentioned the command…

A similar tool for the command line is rmempty. I am constantly using it both in scripts and at the command line. Very useful for pointing at a given directory structure and deflating the unused bits.

VOTE: COWON JetToolbar

Healthcare discounts for everyone but smokers? Great idea. A behavioral choice makes insurance more expensive for everyone so offering this discount as an incentive is a great idea.

VOTE: UltraEdit

I'll add my voice to those who use the Mnemosyne Project. I've used it extensively to study for (and pass) CAP and CISSP certification examinations.

My preferred study method is to break up sessions into 15 minute sessions followed by either a 5 minute break or a shift to a new subject. Paying attention to a subject for longer than 15 minutes usually results in decreased recall of anything between the first 7 and last 7 minutes. By alternating methods and…

I'm looking forward to trying this program out. I am a big fan of RSVP software. Someone has already mentioned Dictator as an alternative, which is my preferred reader at the moment. For reading on the web I prefer Firefox with RSVP Reader for zipping through longer articles. Now I just need a good freeware/open…

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I was going to post that this site appears bogus but I think I've been beat to the punch. I pulled up the report for my work address (a large government institute on a huge piece of land next to a military piece of land). Apparently felons live at some of the parking decks, office buildings, the front lawn, a nearby…

My employer lumps all time off together into a single pool of leave, which is okay. Unfortunately they also measure performance by billable hours, which is not so great.

I'd comment but ... FART (Foul Air Replaces Thought)

I'll offer another voice in support of the GnuWin32 toolset. Cygwin is fine but but I like the GnuWin32 focus on full Win32 compatibility and function from CMD (or COMMAND) shell. I've also noticed that GnuWin32 has been updating its packages frequently in the past few months.

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Is it just me or is it deeply unnerving that the steward of Linux relates to his technology so differently than how many computer users do?

Ever since I decided that the rubber watch band was incongruous with my professional image and bought a metal dial watch I've stopped using my wristwatch to tell time. I long for the days of a digital display and accurate time. This must be how women feel about wearing high heels, it's a sacrifice of utility for…