How To: Flash 9 on Ubuntu Jaunty

For thos of you who use Ubuntu and are finding that the new flash player 10 is having some problems, all you need to do is remove Flash player 10 and install flash player 9 and all will be normal again. Just follow these instructions:

Adobe technote:
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/406/kb406791.html

open synaptec, remove flashplayer, etc.

open terminal
cd /home/myusername/.mozilla/plugins
rm libflashplayer.so

cd /tmp
sudo wget http://downloads.macromedia.com/pub/flash_player_9.tar.gz

tar -zxvf install_flash_player_9.tar.gz
cd install_flash_player_9_linux

[close Firefox]

in terminal enter:
./flashplayer-installer

[follow the instructions]

You are now good to go. Open Firefox again and enjoy.


You can also find other versions of flash here:
http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/pool/multiverse/f/flashplugin-nonfree/

Head Tracking using the Wii remote

This is so cool. Can't wait to see a full blown console game using this.

USB 3 around the Corner

For all you SPEED freaks, stay on the look out for the NEW USB3. With transfer rates of the previous versions of usb being of: USB1 188 MB/s, USB2 transferring at 60MB/s, the new USB3 will be transferring At a whopping 600MB/s. Thats 10 fold over USB2. With Intel leading this, we're sure to get a kick out of this.

Nike+ & iPod Touch/iPhone

Looks like there is a lot of talk about the release of Nike+ to be used on the iPod Touch and the iPhone. The ups side I see out of this combination that that you really will not need a computer to upload your running logs to the internet. Using the 3G and the WiFi, you will be able to take advantage of these features and upload your logs instantly.

On the other hand, the idea of taking my iTouch to my runs does not excite me. Being bigger and "heavier", I really prefer my Nano. But just thinking that I will not need to hook up my Touch to the PC seems worth the while to me.

Debate is going on, on whether the iPhone is going to use its GPS capabilities to track the run and not use the Nike sensor in the shoe. Well, if it didn't need the sensor and it were going to use the GPS, then it wouldn't be Nike+ & iPhone would it? I would be just teh iPhone.

Still I am waiting eagerly till the product can be used with the iTouch.

JAPANESE WORLD CYBER GAMES LOTTO PROMOTION

I should be a Millionaire by now!! Here is the email where I have won another $400,000.00. They just dont give up. I just post them here so that you can see that this are SPAM. This one is totally apart fron the Toyota and the Europe lottery.

JAPANESE WORLD CYBER GAMES LOTTO PROMOTION.
SPONSORED BY AUTOMOBILE AND TELECOMMUNICATION INDUSTRIES IN JAPAN AND CHINA
We are pleased to inform you of the announcement made today, You are among the winners of the JAPANESSE WORLD CYBER GAMES LOTTO PROMOTION Participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from 2,500,000 email addresses of individuals and companies from all part of the world as part of our automobile business and telecommunication promotion programme in japan and china.
As a result of your visiting various websites we are running the e-business promotions for. You And/Your Company email address, attached to ticket number 719-226-1212, with serial number 802-57, drew the lucky numbers 5, 12, 18, 30, 17, 43 and Bonus numbers 777 , Your INSURANCE Number: FLS411/ 820L /GMSA and consequently you won in the First Category of the JAPANESE WORLD CYBER GAMES FORTUNE LOTTO DRAW.

You have therefore been approved for the payment of the sum of US$400, 000, 00 in cash, this is the winning present /amount for the Second category winners. This is from the total prize money of US$2,650,000.00 shared among the international winners in the Second category.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Please be informed that your sum of US$400,000.00 is now with the payee center. Contact your agent and give them your full names so that they will re-insure your winning under your full names. To begin your claim, please call your claim agent below or send email immediately.

MR. BARRY WONG
CHINA HEADQUARTERS
WINNERS ORIENTATION CENTRE,
# R04 UNIT/639 HUANSHI DONG LU
SHANGHAI, CHINA
EMAIL:transglobe_claimsdepartment@yahoo.co.uk

JAPANESE WORLD CYBER GAMES LOTTO PROMOTION.
NOTE: In order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, Please quote your
1. Full name
2. Address / contact number
3. Country of origin
4. Age
5. Occupation

Toyota International Lottery

Another fantastic email, telling me that I have won an extraordinary amount of money. Do they ever give up? Who really falls for this type of SCAM? I am including the email as I received it with no alteration so that you can read. The emails are very convincing, so be aware.

Email received:

TOYOTA INTERNATIONAL LOTTO (HEADQUARTERS)
Customer Service Department Affiliate of Toyota Japan.
#28 Kanashiwa road Tokyo JP

We are pleased to inform you of the announcement made today, You are among the winners of the TOYOTA CAR INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION PROGRAM Participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from 2,500,000 email addresses of individuals and companies from all part of the world as part of our electronic business Promotions Program.

As a result of your visiting various websites we are running the e-business promotions for. You/Your Company email address, attached to ticket number 719-266-1319 , with serial number 902-66 drew the lucky numbers 5,12, 30, 11, 17, 43 and Bonus number 12 , Your INSURANCE Number: FLS433/ 453L /G MSA and consequently you won in the Second Category of the TOYOTA FORTUNE LOTTO DRAW.

You have therefore been approved for the payment of the sum of US$500, 000, 00 in cash, including a Toyota car which is the winning present /amount for the Second category winners. This is from the total prize money of US$2,650,000.00 shared among the international winners in the Second category.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Please be informed that your won fund of the sum of US$500,000.00 is now with the payee center. Contact our agent and give them your full names so that they will re-insure your winning fund under your full names. Together with the port where your winning car should be shiped to.

To begin your claim, please call our claim agent or send email immediately to:-.

Certificate Agent, Toyota Email Lotto

Mr. Jack Lin
Email: contact@toyota-jp.cn
contactjacklin@gmail.com
Phone: +8613246483752

NOTE: In order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, Please quote your

1. Full name:
2. Address/contact number:
3. Country of origin:
4. Age:
5. Occupation:

Sincerely,
Mrs Ing Chuny Liu
Hon Cordinator
www.toyota.cn

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80's The Club

Went with my wife this weekend to hang-out, and decided to go to 80's The Club(in San Juan PR).Since we are from that wonderful time and love the 80's music, we gave it a shot. Got there, place was not so packed, which is good. Music was good, nice selection. I was hoping it was a little louder though. But what really hot me was the fact that the decoration was fairly poor. The club was set up on top of and older decoration of the previous club "Egipto".

So there you are dancing to the 80's in an Egyptian background. Kind of throws you off a bit. The only 80's theme there was, were some glitter from the ceiling and a few Disco Balls. So if you are in Puerto Rico and visit the club, I'd say that you will have a good time. But don't get confused when you see all the Egyptian decoration.

Nike Plus - The sensor in the shoe

Recently I took on running again. Just for the sake of good health. But i needed to track my runs in a more technical way than just jotting down my times. So when I went to the shoe store to get some new Sneakers I thought I would give it a try and get the Nike+. So I get the sneakers, now I need to buy the sensor that goes in the shoe, that would later sync with the ipod Nano. Yes just the Nano. Not the iPhone not the iTouch....just and only the Nano.

Once i git the shoes and the sensor, I went on to give it a try. Went to the track walked some 400 meters to do the more accurate calibration. Then the running begins. Turns out the its really cool. I can select a song and assign it as my power song, while im running whenever i need that power song for extra boost I just press and hold the center button of the nano, and the power song will kick in. While running I can just press the center button (no holding) and a configurable voice male or female will tell me how much have i ran and long has it taken. Very nice.

Once you have finished your run, you can sync your ipod and the data can be sent to a profile you can create at www.nikeplus.com. Here you can see graphically your runs and your progress. Its a great way to keep record. I give it 2 thumbs ups.

La Vaca Acosta

Here is one of the favorite dishes among the persons who visit the restaurant "La Vaca Brava". Located between Barranquitas and Naranjito, the restaurant is well known for its generous proportions and creativeness when serving.

If you want a good seat, be there early. People fills the place very quickly. Sundays being the day of the week with most assistance. You cant get a waiting turn of up to a few HOURS! People don't mind, they just stay in the surrounding areas, waiting with their coolers at hand and standing by the river near by.

The dish you see here is called "La Vaca Acosta". Its a steak served on a bed of french fries, covered with mushrooms in a criolle sauce (local style). Very good. The plate it self is impresive, since the proportion is that of one being able to be eaten by just one person. Maybe not even 2 depending on the case.



The ribs above are called "Pablo Marmol" or in english Barny Rubble from the Flintstones. You can see why. Its a massive slab of ribs served straight up with fries. Every one I saw left a few ribs on the plate.Same thing goes for all of the other plates. Prices are way within reasonable. Thats why its so popular.

If your ever in Puerto Rico and want to visit a great local place, ask for La Vaca Brava. An hour and a half drive from San Juan.

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Ubuntu Certified

If you use Ubuntu and like to get your windows friends rallied up, here is one way to do it. show them your Ubuntu Certificate of Authenticity.

That will get them going.

Found this in Ubuntu Forums