Jeff Keeping It Real! http://www.fam5.com Blogging on random findings from extensive internet surfing. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:35:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.gifSome Rights ReservedFam5Bloghttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with Live.com What is Twitter? http://www.fam5.com/what-is-twitter/ http://www.fam5.com/what-is-twitter/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:35:54 +0000 Jeff http://www.fam5.com/?p=1006 I have been asked by a few people what Twitter is and how to use it.  Well rather than reinvent the wheel I thought I would post a video that sums it all up. To sign up and add your first followers this nicely done video will assist you. I enjoy reading a lot of blogs and [...] I have been asked by a few people what Twitter is and how to use it.  Well rather than reinvent the wheel I thought I would post a video that sums it all up.

To sign up and add your first followers this nicely done video will assist you.

I enjoy reading a lot of blogs and now social sites such as twitter.  I only signup for sites that allow reading and posting from mobile phones such as my BlackBerry Storm.  Twitter is free and I recommend signing up and adding me @Admiral70 to your followers and I will follow you back.

]]> http://www.fam5.com/what-is-twitter/feed/ 0 How to solve error’s backing up a BlackBerry Storm http://www.fam5.com/how-to-blackberry-storm/ http://www.fam5.com/how-to-blackberry-storm/#comments Wed, 20 May 2009 19:33:46 +0000 Jeff http://www.fam5.com/?p=991 Do you get an error in desktop manager when you try to back up your BlackBerry Storm? Follow these steps to solve this problem. Open Desktop Manager and plug in your BlackBerry Storm Go to Backup and Restore Click the Advanced button Highlight Browser Data Cache under device databases click clear  Powered by Max Banner Ads  Do you get an error in desktop manager when you try to back up your BlackBerry Storm? Follow these steps to solve this problem.

  • Open Desktop Manager and plug in your BlackBerry Storm
  • Go to Backup and Restore
  • Click the Advanced button
  • Highlight Browser Data Cache under device databases
  • click clear
Desktop Manager for BlackBerry Storm

Desktop Manager for BlackBerry Storm

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Here are the 13 apps I use daily on my Blackberry Storm.

  • Viigo – Instant access to breaking news, entertainment, sports, finance, weather, flight schedules, restaurant reviews, games, local attractions, and more. Make navigating your day effortless with Viigo.
  • Facebook – Hooked on Facebook®? Now you can take Facebook with you on your BlackBerry® smartphone wherever you go and stay logged in as long as you want. Download this free application today and take connecting with your friends to a whole new level.
  • UberTwitter – A full featured twitter client for the BlackBerry Storm
  • Slacker – Slacker is a free personalized radio service featuring over 100 expert-programmed genre stations and the ability to create your own perfect stations.
  • RDM+ – connects your mobile device to remote computer with Windows OS and provides the ability to perform different tasks you usually do on your desktop wirelessly behind firewall and NAT.
  • Qik – Qik enables you to share your moments live with your friends, family and the world—right from your mobile phone!
  • StormYahtzee – StormYahtzee is your classic Yahtzee game with a modern twist. This is a really addicting, yet fun game.
  • Backgammon – a game of luck and skill that has been entertaining millions of people throughout the world for centuries.
  • BerryPopup – easiest way to preview incoming e-mail and SMS messages the moment they arrive. See what is happening without switching away from what you are currently doing.
  • StormSlider – Now you can slide to unlock just like your iPhone / iPod Touch buddies
  • MeterBerry – Everything you need to manage battery and memory on your Blackberry Storm.
  • CaptureIT – application designed to help fellow developers and BlackBerry Storm  users share a picture of their screen with ease.
  • AppleBerry Theme – one of the most popular BlackBerry themes ever made. This theme provides you with a world-class design experience, making your BlackBerry a true joy to use.

As you can see by these 13 BlackBerry Storm applications there is a diversity of work, fun, and plain interesting applications available.  I recommend all new BlackBerry Storm users bookmark the following websites/forums.

CrackBerry.com is for users and abusers of BlackBerry devices.

BlackBerryOS.com for all things BlackBerry and specializing in all things BlackBerry OS.

I found this post pretty accurate to my life A day in the life of a BlackBerry Storm power user.  In closing do not listen to the ones that say the BlackBerry Storm is a terrible device.  I am here to tell you that if you like technology and being connected then the BlackBerry Storm is for you.

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Lordo serves up drinks at Taphandle-tv.  I have blogged about this show before but tonight Lordo took a shot of Cabo Wabo.  I know your think so what, well Lordo put Cabo Wabo Blanco Tequila in a custom mini oak barrel and aged it for 5 months.   White tequila in and a golden brown smoky flavor stronger flavor but equally smooth tequila out.  Check this barrel out:

Cabo Wabo Oak Barrel

Lordo on Taphandle-tv about to take a shot of that aged Cabo Wabo Blanco.  Such a sweet taste you can see Lordo’s excitement.  Goes down as smooth as it looks.  If your not farmiliar with Cabo Wabo Tequila check out there site.  Sammy Hagar brought Cabo Wabo mainstream and such a hidden gem.

Cabo Wabo shot on Taphandle-tv 

Stick with the show on occasions it starts off slow but as you can see below the show gets hot sometimes on fire.  The show is interactive with polls and a live chat room great times had by all.

 fireshot on Taphandle-tv

Just when you think the show could not drink any more beverages he whips out the big daddy drink the Sloe Comfortable Screw.  Check these ingredients out.

Southern Comfort
Sloe Gin
White Rum
Brandy
Vodka
Triple Sec
Sour Mix
Orange Juice

Shaken not stirred.  Oh yes Lordo enjoying that beverage that over 40 people voted on.

sloecomfscrew

I can tell you from a bar manager from days of old.  I would hire Greg "Lordo" Lord to bartend at BB’s lounge in the Holiday Inn Chico, CA (no longer BB’s).  He has a personality that would bring the customers back night after night.  While watching the show Zane Savage stopped by to say hi.  Zane Savage streams 24×7 and is crazy and worth a bookmark.  The Yeti made a grand appearance tonight and had a couple of beverage with Lordo.  Say hi,

yeti

Check it out and have some fun Ustream.tv.

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]]> http://www.fam5.com/taphandle-serves-cabo-wabo/feed/ 0 To Use or Not to Use Microsoft’s Word 2007 For Blogging? http://www.fam5.com/to-use-or-not-to-use-microsoft%e2%80%99s-word-2007-for-blogging/ http://www.fam5.com/to-use-or-not-to-use-microsoft%e2%80%99s-word-2007-for-blogging/#comments Sat, 08 Nov 2008 12:15:57 +0000 Jeff http://www.fam5.com/?p=678 Was reading MakeUseOf.com post about using Microsoft Office Word 2007 called Using Word 2007 for fast and easy blogging. The real question will be rather or not it works with Fam5 and if it bloats the code behind the scenes. It uses a standard Word 2007 window screen as seen below. Gives you all editing features [...] Was reading MakeUseOf.com post about using Microsoft Office Word 2007 called Using Word 2007 for fast and easy blogging. The real question will be rather or not it works with Fam5 and if it bloats the code behind the scenes.

It uses a standard Word 2007 window screen as seen below.

Gives you all editing features of a Microsoft Office Suite. I use other products such as Live Writer, Scribefire and of course Wordpresses own built in editor. If this does not mess up the blog or over inflate the code it will be a nice option to add to my arsenal.

UPDATE

The post worked and did not bloat the code. Yes I am pleasantly surprised and look forward to using Microsoft Word 2007 in the feature.

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