Notice that I've re-ordered my links on the right hand side, added quite a few people, Doulos people in particular. Give them a look, as they are people that I will likely end up mentioning the next time we talk. (c:
Also, as per requested by Riia, here is the amazing online boggle game: weboggle.shackworks.com. You just need to put in your name, and go "play now". Addictive game, and probably impossible to get the top score (I think someone made a program for it). Also, I'm not sure if all the words are REALLY words. Have a go.
Interesting blog of a world Trekker.
The best web browser I know is Firefox. I have found it to be faster, and it seems to handle web pages better (more accurately) than Microsoft Internet Explorer. This blog is an example. It doesn't look as good when viewed with IE (internet explorer) because IE misreads the information for the structure. SO.. I recommend downloading Firefox.
More about that in my comments section!
Next project on my list (maybe) is to make a digital map of my world treks. I'd like to be able to do it with Google Maps or something, chart out where I was and add pictures and such, but that sounds like a lot of work and more expertise than I can even fake to have. Find out next week what happens with that.
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Firefox is also very customizable (much more than IE), and I'd say the extension Adblock is the finest and nearly essential one of all. This goes beyond 'pop ups' which are new windows, no instead, you can actually block banners, or any animations for that matter. I wish I could show you just how remarkable it is.
You might not care about the advertisements, but they are security issues, take up bandwidth (slow your connection), irritating, and not necessary. (I think they are an invasion of my space). If you're interested in more about this, comment saying so, and I'll reply all that I know, plus tutorial and whatnot.
The other customizable (extensions) parts of Firefox are also great, and you only get what you like. Great option opportunity. Firefox is said to be more secure in general than IE, and I can vouch for it being more stable. It's a good browser.
Glad you had a good time in your travels. Happy New Year/Bonne Annee!
Wow, Luke! I think you have uncovered a deadly addiction for me. I can never find anyone willing to play against me in boggle, and now I have found this whole obsessive community, 30-50% of whom kick my butt! I'm still not sure whether I should thank you or express my regret that I cannot stop playing...
yeah, peter, Konqueror is very good. I don't use it in Ubuntu, as I use Galleon and Firefox both. I still like the customizability of Firefox quite a lot. I don't see the same ability in Safari to block ads like you can with Adwords. The fact you can block tags with the * is really remarkable. Galleon is supposed to have good blocker as well, but I was less than satisfied. I find it to be slightly faster and more stable than linux firefox. For windows though, and mac, I think Firefox is #1 option. Particularly if the user learns how to use Adblocks properly and adjusts the rest to their liking.
I would like to point out the last letter in my first name.
your point-out has been duly noted, and changes have been made accordingly. thank you for your accuity.
For the record, it is possible to get the highest score at Boggle! I have done it at least a dozen times by myself without cheating.
That said, I do wonder whether a few people cheat. Some of the scores are just far too high.
Hi Luke. Cool I see you added a link to me. Hey we are going to Portland, Seattle and Boise on a trip. Biola is in our radar for the spring.
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