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Favorite Quotes---Of all the things you can lose, your temper is one that can't be replaced.
---Work like you don't need the money, love like you've never been hurt, and dance like you do when no one is watching.
---Any nation that does not honor its heros will not long endure. (Abraham Lincoln) -
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Dragon Speed Test
I like to think that I type quickly. My students are always amazed at how quickly I type, but just now I took Dragon’s typing speed test! Now I’m thinking wow! What I could do with my time if I used the services they provide.
Dragon Naturally Speaking is a way to turn your voice into text. You can use it for word documents, emails, or instant messages. If I had that ability, it would be super neat! The notes and worksheets I create each day. And even these blog posts. You can even surf the web with your voice by using the Naturally Speaking software. It types 100+ words a minute with a 99% accuracy rating.
If I could create blog posts, create worksheets and tests, with this speed and accuracy, I could get so many other things done like all the household chores that I have a hard time keeping up with and grading papers. Those are two things that get piled up because I procrastinate both.
Just my blog writing and worksheet/test creation takes at least 2 to 3 hours a day, but if I could cut that time in half, that would be more time to spend with Cameron and Becka. We love playing games and watching movies, but I find that I tend to be doing this with a laptop in my lap so that I can try to do both. This means my girls don’t get my undivided attention (which at times I regret).
Do you think you could write a novel in a month? Starting November 1st, you can try using Dragon NaturallySpeaking for NaNoWrimo, and write your novel at 150 words a minute!!
Interested? Check out these Dragon Reviews:
Inspired by Knight Rider
I can’t believe it. Is there any other Knight Rider fans out there? I can remember watching this when I was young so I was excited to see it back on the Tivo listings. I actually thought it would be the old reruns, but I felt like reminiscing so I made Cameron let me watch it last week. Imagine my surprise when I realized it’s a NEW series! Wow! So Cameron and I curled up and watched this new series and I remembered the day dreams of one day owning my own turbocharged car. I’m a Mustang fan too so I’m so glad to see that Kit is now a Mustang! (Go Kit!)
I drive a sporty car for a Mom - at least I think so. I have a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. So I spent some time playing this evening (shh! don’t tell since i have a big stack of papers that must be graded by 8 in the morning) and trying to think of just how I could make it even sportier. I found a website called Turbocharger Pros that had a supercharger for my car. Now my car will already pick up and go. I honestly don’t let Becka drive it without me as I’m concerned at how quickly it goes already so I can’t imagine it with a supercharger in it! (Yes, I like new cars and fast cars!). I might just be able to compare to ole’ Kit. 
Like fast cars? Wonder what all you could do to make your car even sportier? Check out Turbocharger Pros. They were fun to look at and dream about upgrading my car (and maybe one of us might even go through with it and really aim to be more like my favorite show - Knight Rider).
Internet - Problems after Problems
Lately it seems that I’m having one Internet problem after another and it’s very annoying. If it’s not one thing, it’s another. This time it’s my mobile router that seems to be on the fritz. Yesterday it was that HughesNet told me I had exceeded my daily bandwith usage and was turned off for 24 hours (what’s new?). I wonder if this is a sign that I need to spend less time online? *sigh*
Super Fast Internet, Super Green Car
I am constantly searching for alternatives to my internet provider as I have a love/hate relationship with it. See I live out in the woods so there are very few alternatives for me. In fact I basically have two alternatives - dialup or satellite. Can you guess which one I use? Though because of other restrictions and the high price for horrible customer service, I almost wish I had dial up sometimes - if speed just wasn’t such a factor.
Unfortunately for me, Charter is not in my service area, but I’ve looked into them multiple times wishing they were. They are always running great deals to go along with the fast service and great prices. This time they are running a contest for a “green” car - a 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid. How awesome would it be to win a car that gets up to 45 mpg on the highway? With today’s gas prices, that sounds like the best deal of all to me!!
Charter offers more than just Internet, they also offer telephone and television services. If you are fortunate to live in an area that Charter offers services, you should go check out the services that Charter offers and be sure to enter the contest for the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid while you are there. All potentiol customers (those that live in the service area) are eligible to enter the contest. (So sad for me, but maybe good for you)
Have a Say in WordPress 2.7
It seems like I’ve been upgrading my WordPress on a much more frequent basis than I would have anticipated. Not that long ago, I upgraded to 2.6, and WordPress is already working hard on the 2.7 upgrade. And we can have a say in the changes made to the 2.7 upgrade by going and taking the WordPress 2.7 UI Survey #2. I think it is so great that the developers are asking our opinions. If you are a WordPress user, you should head over and tell the developers what you think about:
- Where to put the search box
- Where to put the Add New Post button/favorites menu
- How to label the Future Publish/Edit Timestamp function
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