Running
Running is when I have time to ponder and think and clear the mind. I think those "Ipod runners" are missing out on a lot of great think time. Or maybe they can think deep life changing thoughts with Staind blasting in their ears. Not me. Give me a great trail around a lake, such as Winston-Salem's Salem Lake and I get a great hour of exercise and idea generation or problem solving. Then I crank up AC/DC Back in Black on the car CD player on the way home!
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Monday, October 15, 2007
RibbitPhone is coming!
For the past month or so, I have been working with the initial developer release of the RibbitPhone softphone component for Flash. So far, I have been thoroughly impressed with what the Ribbit folks are doing. Yes, there have been the minor bugs and glitches that come with pre-release and beta software, but it looks to be very promising.
I am building a Facebook application with this component that will allow you to call other Facebook friends who have the application installed as well as any PSTN number. All you need is your browser and a headset with microphone. Later this week I will post more details on the application
The most exciting thing I see about RibbitPhone is that it gives a huge amount of flexibility and control to the developer. Lately I have seen quite a bit of commentary on the "lack of innovation" in VoIP. RibbitPhone just may start a new wave of VoIP innovation. Stay tuned.
For the past month or so, I have been working with the initial developer release of the RibbitPhone softphone component for Flash. So far, I have been thoroughly impressed with what the Ribbit folks are doing. Yes, there have been the minor bugs and glitches that come with pre-release and beta software, but it looks to be very promising.
I am building a Facebook application with this component that will allow you to call other Facebook friends who have the application installed as well as any PSTN number. All you need is your browser and a headset with microphone. Later this week I will post more details on the application
The most exciting thing I see about RibbitPhone is that it gives a huge amount of flexibility and control to the developer. Lately I have seen quite a bit of commentary on the "lack of innovation" in VoIP. RibbitPhone just may start a new wave of VoIP innovation. Stay tuned.
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Roll Tide! Well, somehow Bama found a way to come back and win yet again. So far, the season hasn't been pretty, but it looks like Saban is instilling how to win into this less than talent-laden team. Mike Shula did a great job of getting us through a rough period, but couldn't seem to instill that will and ability to win when things weren't going well.
I don't know if Saban will ever when a national championsip, but it looks like once he has another year or two to recruit, he will have us in the BCS Championship game. 2008 will be a good year, but look for greatness in 2009.
I don't know if Saban will ever when a national championsip, but it looks like once he has another year or two to recruit, he will have us in the BCS Championship game. 2008 will be a good year, but look for greatness in 2009.
Yesterday, I ran in the "Cannonball Run", a half marathon in Greensboro, NC. My time of 2:27 was ok for the training I've done lately, but a far cry from the sub 2 hour time I would like to achieve and well beyond my PR of 2:06. It is time to get serious about training.
My next two running challenges will be a 10k in November and a marathon in December. The 10k is local here in Greensboro and the marathon in Kiawah Island, SC. Which is a pancake flat course that should yield a marathon PR.
My next two running challenges will be a 10k in November and a marathon in December. The 10k is local here in Greensboro and the marathon in Kiawah Island, SC. Which is a pancake flat course that should yield a marathon PR.
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