To Russia, With Chuck

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Just got the word, I'm going to be going to Russia! Chuck Sengstock and I have been tapped to go install some video conferencing equipment there. We'll leave Cedar Rapids on September 30 for the Moscow State Institute of Steel & Alloys, spend some time there, then travel by train to the Herzen State Pedgagogical University in St. Petersburg, then return back to the U.S. on October 18. Time to start learning some Russian...

Gmail accounts

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I've got four Gmail account invites left to give out, they'll go to the first four people who post a comment on this, and include their first name, last name, and an e-mail address to send the invite to. If you're invited, please accept the invite ASAP, as Gmail seems to give me more invites after everyone accepts. Update: Wow, those went fast. I'll hopefully have some more as soon as the lucky first four of you accept your accounts.

Second Update: Yep, I've got more. Took care of Al from the comments, Bill didn't leave an e-mail address. Still have four more Gmail accounts left to give out. Post a comment if you want one. :)

Third Update: Okay, I'm out of invites again. I'll post a new entry when I get more. Thanks for playing!

AirPort Express

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Wow, the AirPort Express was meant for me. I've been looking for a wireless bridge for sometime, as my wireless signal doesn't reach well into my bedroom, where I often use my PowerBook. I was planning on placing the bridge, when I found one, next to my stereo downstairs, where it'd have line-of-site to my base station on the other side of the house. Now, Apple comes along with a device that'll let me have my wireless range extender, and let me stream all my iTunes to my surround-sound equipped stereo system? Cool! Not to mention it has a built-in USB print server, and I can toss it in my laptop bag if I'm on a trip and will need wireless access on the road. Does it get any better than that? Kudos to Apple on a great product, I've already ordered mine. :)