And The Mission Begins!
I’m going on a RoadTrip! Hopefully to all these places. If you don’t see yourself on the map, leave a comment and I’ll make a stop! Cheers
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Jul
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2009
01
2009
Jun
28
2009
28
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May
26
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26
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May
16
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16
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May
07
2009
07
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Intel Nerds
Best part is at the end:
May
05
2009
05
2009
Boris + Galina Do Mini-Golf
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Apr
16
2009
16
2009
RFID Binge
I’m working on a research project involving Context-Aware RFID Driven Web Applications and came across these videos.
iPhone RFID: object-based media from timo on Vimeo.
Wireless in the world from timo on Vimeo.
Making an RFID cross-section from timo on Vimeo.
Experiments in Field Drawing from timo on Vimeo.
These are just for fun 
Volume III from timo on Vimeo.
Mar
20
2009
20
2009
Reminder: The Best Song In the World
This is what keeps us sane:
The Live Version. on iTunes, they deserve it“>My soul.
I don’t know how I found this, but I like it
The Original Masterpiece, Pulk/Pull Revolving Doors/Spinning Plates
Mar
13
2009
13
2009
Internet Explorer 7 Advanced Proxy Settings via Group Policy
Something that has been on my task list for the last 4 months, and pissing me off royally the entire time, has been to figure out why Group Policy settings for Proxy Settings have not been applying to Internet Explorer 7 clients. The policy has worked fine in Internet Explorer 6 but after upgrading to Internet Explorer 7, the function ceased to work.
Apparently, this has been an issue for a lot of users:
While some users had luck after checking Proxy Exceptions to make sure no invalid characters were included, many were still faced with the initial problem. After months of looking for a solution to this problem, the big M$ decided to FINALLY address the issue with a knowledge base article (which was only posted THIS WEEK on March 10, 2009). According to Microsoft, the issue is related to Internet Explorer 7 no longer supporting the Gopher protocol. As a result, if you customize a GPO to include Internet Explorer Proxy Settings, you MUST NOT INCLUDE GOPHER. Simply leave the field blank, close the GPO and refresh the settings on the client computer. Like MAGIC the settings now appear! Woohoo. Check below for a short guide.
Guide:
- http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=101&threadID=223293&start=0
- http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-7343-0.html?forumID=102&threadID=276924
- http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-7343-0.html?forumID=101&threadID=264665
- http://techrepublic.com.com/5208-1035-0.html?forumID=101&threadID=262676
- As well as many many Experts-Exchange posts.
While some users had luck after checking Proxy Exceptions to make sure no invalid characters were included, many were still faced with the initial problem. After months of looking for a solution to this problem, the big M$ decided to FINALLY address the issue with a knowledge base article (which was only posted THIS WEEK on March 10, 2009). According to Microsoft, the issue is related to Internet Explorer 7 no longer supporting the Gopher protocol. As a result, if you customize a GPO to include Internet Explorer Proxy Settings, you MUST NOT INCLUDE GOPHER. Simply leave the field blank, close the GPO and refresh the settings on the client computer. Like MAGIC the settings now appear! Woohoo. Check below for a short guide.
Guide:
- Open the Group Policy Management Console and navigate to the GPO holding the settings.
- Navigate to the Proxy Configuration Settings located at User
Configuration/Windows Settings/Internet Explorer Maintenance/Connection
and configure the Proxy Settings field.
- In this example, every field is set to the same server and port.
Do not use the option "Use the same proxy server for all addresses."
- Simply delete the entries on the Gopher Field, click
Apply and then Ok.
- From the Client machine, open a command prompt and run
"gpupdate /force".
- Check your IE settings. The proxy configuration should now be applied!
Let me know if this works for you!
Mar
08
2009
08
2009
802.11 Presentation
I gave a presentation on 802.11 WEP & 802.11i standards in class Thursday. Here is the presentation. Click to advance the slides.
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Mar
04
2009
04
2009
Blackberry App World
It’s official.
Feb
16
2009
16
2009
Feb
12
2009
12
2009
Comcast 16MB/s Service
I have to say, I’m pretty impressed. I just upgraded my Comcast internet service from the 8 Meg service to the 16Meg and went from 16033 kbps (2004.1 KB/sec transfer rate) to 21448 kbps (2681 KB/sec transfer rate). Both tests were run against Chicago. Not too shabby!
Feb
11
2009
11
2009
Feb
09
2009
09
2009
Blackberry Bold Officially Supported by Loopt
Good news Blackberry Bold owners! Loopt officialy supports the Blackberry Bold now Download it today!
Download it today!
Feb
09
2009
09
2009
Feb
03
2009
03
2009
Feb
02
2009
02
2009
Blackberry Bold Visual Voicemail
Blackberry Visual Voicemail
Jan
26
2009
26
2009
Inauguration Panoramas
I make no claim to having any real skill making panormas. Instead, I use the very handy app DoubleTake by Echoone. Brent tool all of these pics.
Getting closer to the mall.
Gathering by the Washington Monument
Washington Monument from the WWII Memorial
Pacific – WWII Monument
Atlantic – WWI Monument
The Mega Monument Panorama
I also created a Quicktime VR file from the Mega Monument Panorama. SHIFT = Zoom In, Control = Zoom Out
Jan
25
2009
25
2009
The Inaugural Podcast in HD
Caution: File is 1.5 GB
Thanks to Mark Fancher for the soundtrack. Check him out on iTunes!
Update: Some of you may have noticed I posted this yesterday and had to take it down. There is something going on with my host and large files. When you start to download this podcast, it may take up to 5 minutes to start downloading. I’m working on a solution but at this point you have to just sit tight and wait. I recommend just subscribing to it via iTunes and let iTunes take care of the download for you. Thanks again!
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Jan
25
2009
25
2009
nickganga’s inaugural online experience
For the inauguration of President Barack Obama this year, I wanted to make a point to include as many people in the experience as I could. Being an avid user of Facebook, Loopt, WordPress and now Twitter, it was important to find a way to bring all these services together and syndicate the information between them all. Originally, I wanted to use Loopt to track myself, but without a Blackberry Bold client, had moved to TwitterBerry and some lightweight Twitter location updating client. While I was searching for an adequate solution, I was reading through Blackberry Forums and found that the 8830’s Loopt client ran on the Bold without too many glitches (Open wap.GetJar.com with your mobile -> Quick Download -> enter Quick Download Code 29639). Loopt it is.
Having used Loopt in the past, I had known about the Loopt feature called “Loopt Link” that will syndicate the last 10 or so journal entries in the Loopt application to Twitter, Facebook, A Web Widget & RSS feed.
For Tuesday’s ceremony, I implemented all but the RSS feed into my web applications to allow for maximum visibility which put my Blackberry in control of every Loopt journal entry, Tweet, Facebook Status and post here at nickganga.com.
Loopt Widget & Journal Entries
Loopt’s blog widget is a great way to show your journal entries on an interactive map. I featured the widget here on this site in the header from Monday January 19, 2009 – Wednesday January 21, 2009 as family and friends followed us on our journey to the nation’s capital.
Wordpress TwitterTools Plugin
Alex King’s WordPress plugin TwitterTools powered the WP integration for this historic event. Because Loopt delivers status updated to Twitter, this plugin listens to Twitter and was set to create an entry for each Tweet.
Jan
22
2009
22
2009
Pistons Mascot Single Ladies Spoof
My friend Kenny works for The Palace entertainment people and they put together this spoof to play during one of the Pistons games. Thanks Kenny
Jan
21
2009
21
2009
just dropped Brent back off at…
just dropped Brent back off at home @ Eagle Ct & Island Park Dr http://loopt.us/_TGAjg
Jan
21
2009
21
2009
back home in Auburn Hills, MI …
back home in Auburn Hills, MI http://loopt.us/AOHi3w
Jan
21
2009
21
2009
going to bed for real now, hop…
going to bed for real now, hope I wake up in Michigan http://loopt.us/xUxYMA
