http://professorfalken.com A Little Bit Of Everything, And A Whole Lot Of Nothing Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:56:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It happens two or three times a year. I get this question: I am about to get rid of my old computer, how can I safely erase the hard drive to protect my information? Today that question came from my Sister in Law Christine. Here was my answer: This is an ... http://professorfalken.com/2008/07/01/safely-erase-a-hard-drive/ A custom H3 Hummer  No price and no average MPG listed, go figure...ShareThis http://professorfalken.com/2008/07/01/for-the-vols-fan-who-has-it-all/ Scratch in the woods? Obviously, they do! ShareThis http://professorfalken.com/2008/06/30/does-the-big-black-bear/ Via Knoxville Talks: Google maps now offer "street views". Basically type any Knoxville address into Google, click on "maps" then on "street views". You will see an actual picture of your house (or at least your neighbors as the street numbers seem to be off). You can use directional arrows ... http://professorfalken.com/2008/06/12/google-streetviews-in-knoxville/ Ever wonder what happens to all the dangerous scissors, Leatherman's, and Swiss Army knives that get confiscated at airport security check points? Apparently, they end up on ebay.ShareThis http://professorfalken.com/2008/06/05/ntsa-seizures/ Just found an interesting auction on eBay for a Pat Summit basketball camp t-shirt. Sure enough on the shirt it says "Summit Basketball Mini Camp". Problem is, Pat's name is spelled Summitt. I highly doubt this shirt has anything to do with our beloved coach Pat. Now the story behind this ... http://professorfalken.com/2008/05/30/it-pays-to-be-able-to-spell-when-selling-on-ebay/ Lifehacker lists: Top 10 Additions to Your Phone's Contact List. They all look interesting, I particularly want to try out #1. 1. Google SMS (466453) It's probably no surprise that Google's SMS service, which provides a seriously large share of its search functionality via text message, rounds out a list of the ... http://professorfalken.com/2008/05/28/supercharge-your-cell-phone/ I don't use Facebook and this video explains why, far better than I could. ShareThis http://professorfalken.com/2008/04/30/facebook-not-for-me-thanks/ Stopped by the Verizon toy store yesterday and purchased the new Blackberry 8830. Really like the phone. Once set up, works like a champ. Setup had some minor glitches and the sync software isn't exactly user friendly, but overall a very nice phone. Considered the iphone (have an AT&T account ... http://professorfalken.com/2008/04/13/new-toy/ How about dem Lady Vols? National Champions for the 8th time, all under the leadership of Pat Summitt. Found this insightful Pat Summitt story in todays St. Petersburg Times. The best line: Think of it like this. If Summitt was on the Memphis sideline on Monday night, don't you think the ... http://professorfalken.com/2008/04/09/number-8/