Knick-KnackRandom links from a guy in Colorado.How to scan and OCR like a pro with open source tools- June 25, 2008 How to scan and OCR like a pro with open source tools. Looks like Optical Character Recognition (scanning into readable text) has come a long way in the past few years on Linux.http://www.knick-knack.com/index.html/post/15001 Colorado Concealed Weapons Class and Permit- June 25, 2008 Last Saturday I cashed in a birthday gift from Jane - taking the NRA Basic Pistol Course, which is a requirement for getting a Colorado Concealed Carry Weapons Permit. I'm not a gun-nut by any stretch but I have enjoyed shooting over the years and mentioned it to Jane a while back I was thinking of getting a pistol for target shooting. That idea didn't go over well so I was pretty shocked when I un-wrapped that gift... I took the 9-hour class at the Green Mountain Family Shooting Center not.http://www.knick-knack.com/index.html/post/14998 Simpsons Map for Quake III Arena- June 24, 2008 Simpsons Map for Quake III Arena. Awesome.http://www.knick-knack.com/index.html/post/14988 GOOD Guide to Rulers of the World- June 24, 2008 GOOD Guide: to the Shadowy Organizations That Rule the Worldhttp://www.knick-knack.com/index.html/post/14989 Westcott Apollo Speedlite Kit- June 24, 2008 Westcott Apollo Speedlite Kit. I just ordered mine yesterday from B&H Photo for $109. Looking forward to the fact it collapses down like an umbrella, that should make it easier to transport.http://www.knick-knack.com/index.html/post/14993 Portrait Lighting Cheat Sheet Card- June 24, 2008 Portrait Lighting Cheat Sheet Card. Print it out and you'll have an immediate idea of how positioning a light will affect a portrait.http://www.knick-knack.com/index.html/post/14991 Papaya Whip- June 24, 2008 Papaya Whip, a color with it's own entry in Wikipedia.http://www.knick-knack.com/index.html/post/14994 Something Store- June 24, 2008 Something Store. Give them $10 and you never know what you'll get back...http://www.knick-knack.com/index.html/post/14997 Install Google Earth on Ubuntu 8.04- June 24, 2008 Install Google Earth on Ubuntu 8.04http://www.knick-knack.com/index.html/post/14995 Centennial Cone - A new favorite- June 24, 2008 Centennial Cone - A new favorite, tonight's TNOBs ride. Years ago I helped build the trail but it wasn't completed until I was living in Oregon and for some reason I haven't been on it yet. Unfortunately today I'm fighting a massive head cold so I won't be going anywhere.http://www.knick-knack.com/index.html/post/14992 |