I’m searching for some type of solution. And if there is no solution, someone will make a huge buck creating the solution.

### The Problem: Social Overflow

Keep in mind how many sites you have a social presence, not even an active one, it may be some type of casual involvement. I’m sure there are a ton, as in my case. Most of those are very casual, meaning I don’t visit them all that often.

This is mostly because _I forget about them_ or they really don’t mark high up on my list to give them the time to visit on a semi regular basis. Thus they lay dormant for a time until I remember and gain interest once again.

### Is there a solution to this problem?

It would be great to have a page where you can __scan__ this social content in a way that speeds up the process of being active on a site like [digg](http://www.digg.com/) or [pownce](http://www.pownce.com/). It has become very time consuming to do this currently and I feel that others who may be interested in what you have to say might not be able to see the various avenues in which you communicate online.

Would it not be helpful to incorporate all that communication on one page? Would anyone actually care to see where you are actively participating, what you are saying (or sharing) and who else is participating?

The more I think about it the more complex it becomes. But it also sounds very useful.

### Is it a pipe dream?

What worries me about the possible solution is the possible overload. I might be asking for what I think is a bowl of berries but what I might actually get is a truckload, which is worthless also. There would need to be a balance so as to avoid overload while still making access to one persons content convenient.

Convenience is what I really desire. There is no website that is the Super Wall-mart of the online world, or none that I’m familiar with.

Just to clarify, I’m not complaining about the individual user names and passwords each site requires for participation. There are solutions for managing those very well. It’s the content from within those sites and activity of interest that needs to be managed more effectively, somehow.

In addition, I’m not taking in to consideration all of the blogs, podcasts, and forums to which comments are posted and further discussion takes place. If those could be integrated as well, that would be fantastic.

I’m sure you can relate to the sentiments and experience I’m relating. Is there a best practice for keeping sane in an effort to obtain content and participate in a convenient and thorough fashion?

Here is an interesting audio accessory. The Replug is a magsafe like headphone jack, meaning if you yank the cable the force overcomes the magnet attachment and physically disconnects. Using this on your headphones will most likely save your ears and neck more than your equipment, but a good yank could typically result in an unwanted fall, not that falls are wanted or anything.

This is a nice idea that I can see being applied to other cables that tend to be tugged, yanked and otherwise unwieldy. But I have a concern.

Force x Mass = Possible Fall

So if you use this on an iPod will it result in a fall regardless of this magnetic connection. Yes there are a lot of variables that effect this scenario, but consider this.

I occasionally set my iPod on my desk while I have my headphones in. If you use the regular length headphone cables with this and quickly jerk the iPod, I’m thinking the connection will break, as the iPod falls to the floor. I cant imagine that the mass of the iPod is enough to break the connection before the iPod starts moving.

Yes, you could have the iPod in a dock or do something to secure it, but that seems to defeat the need to have this also. I have a long headphone cord to prevent a quick turn that results in a fall and allows me to move about my desk without the cord restraining me.

This would be great for notebook users in general, however. An iPod may be better protected with a very protective case and some caution.

For example, in copywriting it is important to remain consistent in word usage. Sometimes rules can be made on-the-fly, as long as those rules are followed consistently.

Along those lines, how do you format the commonly used word email? There are a handful of ways that I’m sure I’ve used but never have I settled on one I like.

Sure, grammar can be put aside. In the end this is really a question of looks over words.

I checked the prices this afternoon and found a super fantastic deal on Newegg. 1GB of Rosewill DDR 400 (PC 3200) for $77.99. Good ‘till 5/3 5:30.

An official announcement was made today by Apple Computer regarding the release of their next operating system.

I’m looking forward to Tiger, but it might be a bit of a disappointment in comparison to Panther, the most influential and lauded upgrade to OS X and rightly so. Spotlight, a powerful searching technology that will be harnessed by many a mac developer, and the revitalized Mail application seem to be the two big deals for me. I don’t do much in the way of scripting, but for those that do the Automator app seems to give scripting more of a friendly interface. On second thought, I might just find something that needs a script. Any features you are especially looking forward to?

I’m not sure if I’ll go to the Friday night bash at the Tampa Apple Store or just order it online. Either way I’m going to get this upgrade at $69.99. It’s the educational price and since I’m a student you can be sure I’m going to take advantage of it.

How many more upgrades will there be to OS X before Longhorn is released? Give it a shot while I chuckle.

“Spyware is a general term used for software that performs certain
behaviors such as advertising, collecting personal information, or changing
the configuration of your computer, generally without appropriately obtaining
your consent.” — Microsoft.com

Spyware is a serious issue on the modern day Windows PC. Not taking the proper
precautions puts your files and privacy at risk. Not all spyware will damage
files, but they are installed in a deceitful manner in order to do what they
do, annoy users. Protect your computer by following some painless steps.

Most computer experts agree that a good portion of spyware intrudes
while using IE; prevent obtaining spyware in the first place. Don’t use it! Download
and use Firefox, a much more secure browser.

Install an anti-spyware program. I use three free and effective
anti-spyware tools. Ad-Aware,
Spybot — Search
& Destroy, and the new Microsoft
AntiSpyware tool. Out of all of these the Microsoft program is essential.
It is in bata, but it has worked flawlessly for me to date and it is built upon
the recently acquired Giant
AntiSpyware tool, a highly successful detection program.

You might not even know you have spyware installed, so be sure to check and
check often. The forethought will pay off in the long run.

I’ve posted a couple of pictures and am currently signed up for freeflatscreens.com
too. It’s not a scam, and works if you feel like putting forth a little effort.

• read/write to a database
• password protect a portion of the site
• load files to the server by selecting the file on the web page and uploading via FTP

If you would like, please leave your ingenious thoughts on any of the areas I need assistance in. Feel free to post a link that you have found helpful on these topics.

Thanks in advance.

A: I like web site design, I really do. The big downside to web sites is they are intangible. All that html, and css on this site, comes together to produce information that will, hopefully, be interpreted by the viewer.

The beauty of print media is that it’s right there on a sheet of paper ready to be highlighted, dog eared, sneezed on, or crumpled; on the bright side, it could also be stuck to the fridge, mounted, or even framed. There is just something about ink on paper. It might be the indelibility of it. Then there is also that sense of vulnerability. Will it be looked at or cast aside?

The problem, or difficulty, with both mediums is the issue of getting the information to those that are looking for it, those that it would most benefit, or, as an advertiser, those that would most likely buy what’s being sold. I like both forms of media, and think that the gold is in taking advantage of both, like two strong players that alone play well, but together they can make great things happen.

The product description says:

Swissmemory USB Victorinox

It is the first time that an original Swiss Army Knife has been equipped with a USB Memory. The SWISSMEMORY® USB Victorinox is a trendy accessory, a perfect gift and business tool….[It] is available with a memory capacity of 64 or 128 MB. It is also possible to detach the USB part a patented technology.

I think this is the only way I would ever consider a thumb-drive, but I’m also the one toting around a Powerbook G4.