The goal: to scan and index books whose copyright has lapsed. The difference between the Open Content Alliance and Google is that the OCA will make the information scanned from books available to any search engine. They’re also starting with public domain books and material thus avoiding the lawsuits Google has encountered.
Monthly Archives: October 2005
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Oct 05
Life-changing apple experience
I have finally found the ultimate apple. It’s called the Honeycrisp. It beats anything I’ve ever had. When I was at Whole Foods last week I bought a couple of them and finished them within the next day or so. They are amazing, sweet and crisp and juicy. As soon as I was out, I ran back and bought four more pounds. It is what you wish every fruit experience was like. If you’re not already convinced just eat one. I’m even saving the seeds to plant some day. I am disappointed to find that if you want to sell the Honeycrisp apple you need to apply for a license with the patent holder, the University of Minnesota. What if you planted the seeds and sold them as the Honey Delicious?
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Oct 05
Attention Road Runner subscribers
Many Road Runner cable internet subscribers don’t realize they can check their email online via the Road Runner webmail interface. If you’re at work or somewhere else you can always check your email at: http://webmail.[roadrunner city subdomain name].rr.com. For example if you’re in Austin, the address would be http://webmail.austin.rr.com.
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Oct 05
The importance of goals
For me, exercise is difficult to do mentally-speaking. It just seems like a lot of work for no instant result or gratification. When I see people running or biking down the street and it looks like a regular part of their life, I admire that. It doesn’t really matter why they do it. It’s the fact that they are doing it, that impresses me. One thing that helps is to set a simple goal. Normally, when I go walking or biking, I’ll tell myself I’m going to walk for a short while until I don’t feel like walking anymore. This is plainly the wrong way to do any sort of extended exercise because at some point you’re going to feel like you’ve had enough. Instead, try setting a good goal like I’m going to walk to the end of the road and back. Once you commit to this you’ll keep going even if you are tired. Last night, I did this and ended up taking a two hour walk, which was too long I think, but I did walk a lot longer than I would have normally.