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		<title>RCN Chicago. (Suck My Balls)</title>
		<link>http://killthemessenger.net/blog/2010/03/rcn-chicago-suck-my-balls.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:33:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>craig</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[thoughts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chicago]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[internet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rant]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rcn]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[service]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[speed]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I went to the RCN comments section of their site. I was trying to play a trailer on Hulu for the new Karate Kid movie. It kept stopping. A two minute trailer kept stopping. I just started typing and this came out&#8230;
WTF? http://www.speedtest.net/result/736463270.png
My internet is shit again, and again, and again. Check my support calls. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I went to the RCN comments section of their site. I was trying to play a trailer on Hulu for the new Karate Kid movie. It kept stopping. A two minute trailer kept stopping. I just started typing and this came out&#8230;</p>
<blockquote><p>WTF? <a href="http://www.speedtest.net/result/736463270.png" target="_blank">http://www.speedtest.net/result/736463270.png</a></p>
<p>My internet is shit again, and again, and again. Check my support calls. I&#8217;ve had a service technician come out twice, he told me everyone in my area is suffering. It’s been over 6 months. You can keep cutting my bill down, but it doesn&#8217;t prevent my internet from sucking. I can&#8217;t even watch a goddamned movie trailer for Christ’s sake. I pay for 10mbps, and I&#8217;m getting 1. That’s 1/10th of what I&#8217;m paying for. Get your servers straightened out, and your shit together. If you piss the wrong people off you&#8217;re going to end up like Coca Cola did when they changed their formula. Nobody’s going to buy your service and everyone is going to run to Comcast. EVERYONE I know with Comcast has great service. It costs a little bit more, but they GET SERVICE THAT THEY PAY FOR. I don’t know if you can tell, but I’m insanely irritated. I’m a professional web developer, how in the hell am I supposed to get work done when I&#8217;m getting speeds like this? If you can’t fix the problem, I’ll drop my cable and internet from you, and switch to wimax service/Comcast and go back to hulu + Netflix. then I’ll make sure everyone I know, and all of the people in my condo know what the best resolution for their problems is and maybe make a fun viral video about how HORRIBLE your service is and publish all of my recorded results and see how that works out. That seems to get people’s attention. Because for over 6 months of NOBODY DOING ANYTHING I don&#8217;t know what to do either.</p></blockquote>
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		<title>encodeURIComponent (PHP Motion)</title>
		<link>http://killthemessenger.net/blog/2010/02/encodeuricomponent-php-motion.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:46:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>craig</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[code]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[encodeURIComponent]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[javascript]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[key]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[phpmotion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[value]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I was having some trouble with comments in phpmotion. Turns out the genius developers over there don&#8217;t understand that not all users of the internet forget how to punctuate. After burrowing deep into the code, I found where the key value pair was being created for the POST. At this point all I needed to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I was having some trouble with comments in phpmotion. Turns out the genius developers over there don&#8217;t understand that not all users of the internet forget how to punctuate. After burrowing deep into the code, I found where the key value pair was being created for the POST. At this point all I needed to do was convert the special characters in the string.</p>
<p><code>204. url += chiave + "=" + encodeURIComponent(valore) + "&amp;"; <span style="color: #008000;">//encodeURIComponent removes special characters that may break the key/value pair.</span></code></p>
<p>If you enter an apostrophe, it thinks the string has ended. If you enter an ampersand it thinks you&#8217;re joining a new key/value pair. So we just encode those (and all) values that would otherwise break the code.  Pretty simple solution to an annoying problem.</p>
<p>Further documentation: <a href="http://www.w3schools.com/jsref/jsref_encodeURIComponent.asp" target="_blank">W3Schools &#8211; encodeURIComponent</a></p>
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		<title>Organize Incoming Mail in Outlook 2007</title>
		<link>http://killthemessenger.net/blog/2010/02/organize-incoming-mail-in-outlook-2007.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:30:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>craig</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[applications/software]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[email]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[filter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[filtering]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[microsoft]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[outlook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[outlook 2007]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rules]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A simple way to organize incoming mail in Outlook is by setting up a rule. Recently I was receiving a lot of mail from a specific discussion group at work, and wanted to organize this mail specifically to one folder outside of my Inbox.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://killthemessenger.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/outlook_rules_3.gif"></a>A simple way to organize incoming mail in Outlook is by setting up a rule. Recently I was receiving a lot of mail from a specific discussion group at work, and wanted to organize this mail specifically to one folder outside of my Inbox.</p>
<p>The first step is to open up the rules window.</p>
<p><a href="http://killthemessenger.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/outlook_rules_1.gif"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-275" title="Outlook Rules 1/3" src="http://killthemessenger.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/outlook_rules_1-300x203.gif" alt="" width="300" height="203" target="_blank" /></a></p>
<p>Go to Tools &gt; Rules and Alerts&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://killthemessenger.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/outlook_rules_2.gif"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-276" title="Outlook Rules 2/3" src="http://killthemessenger.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/outlook_rules_2-300x232.gif" alt="" width="300" height="232" target="_blank" /></a>Create a New Rule&#8230;</p>
<p>The example above is a completed rule, in order to achieve this you will need to select the conditions of your rule.</p>
<p><a href="http://killthemessenger.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/outlook_rules_3.gif"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-277" title="Outlook Rules 3/3" src="http://killthemessenger.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/outlook_rules_3-249x300.gif" alt="" width="249" height="300" target="_blank" /></a>Since the incoming mail was sent to a discussion group, I simply select the &#8217;sent to people or distribution list&#8217; option, and below in the <em>Step 2</em> window I click the highlighted links to open up my Global Address Book and select the distribution list (or user if you like). Then select the folder I want it to go to.</p>
<p>Additional options are available in this process, such as marking the item as read. It is important to note that <span style="text-decoration: underline;">these will only work as client side rules</span>, so if you&#8217;re on the road and you&#8217;re receiving emails via your mobile device, the rules will not apply unless you have this machine running and checking for incoming mail.</p>
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		<title>Forms in IE vs FF (and the rest)</title>
		<link>http://killthemessenger.net/blog/2010/02/forms-in-ie-vs-ff-and-the-rest.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:11:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>craig</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[code]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[web]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[browser]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[compatability]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[default]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[explorer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[form]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[internet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[prevent]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[submission]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[submit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[validation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re trying to prevent the default action of a form to do some JavaScript validation, or for whatever reason, you may have to make some adjustments for Internet Explorer. The key here is capturing the event and telling it what you want, and not letting the browsers default actions take over.
The button on your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;re trying to prevent the default action of a form to do some JavaScript validation, or for whatever reason, you may have to make some adjustments for Internet Explorer. The key here is capturing the event and telling it what you want, and not letting the browsers default actions take over.</p>
<p>The button on your form should look something like this:</p>
<p><code>&lt;button id="submit" onclick="validate(event); <span style="color: #ff0000;">return false;</span>"&gt;Send Email&lt;/button&gt;</code> the return false prevents the default action here</p>
<p>The validation code might go something like this:</p>
<p><code>function foo(evt){</code></p>
<p><code>evt = evt || window.event;</code></p>
<p><code>var theform = document.contactForm; <span style="color: #008000;">//this is how I capture my form, by using the form's name</span></code></p>
<p><code><span style="color: #008000;">/* validation code can go here */</span></code></p>
<p><code>if (isvalid){ <span style="color: #008000;">//a test i'm using based on validation requirements</span></code></p>
<p><code>theform.submit();<span style="color: #008000;"> //will submit the form</span><br />
}</code></p>
<p><code><span style="color: #008000;">//the following test will cancel bubbling and default actions across the form, we use this for IE.</span><br />
if (evt.stopPropagation)</p>
<p>evt.stopPropagation();</p>
<p>else</p>
<p></code></p>
<p><code>evt.cancelBubble = true;<br />
</code></p>
<p><code>}</code></p>
<p>Essentially what you&#8217;re doing is stopping the browsers natural reaction to an event, such as clicking the submit button on the form and letting it run through your validation code. The added lines at the bottom prevent certain browsers from continuing on with the default actions even though you&#8217;ve coded <code>return false;</code> in your button click. Thanks Internet Explorer.</p>
<p><small>This is some knowledge dropped on me by my good friend Lawrence. Check <a title="Lawrence O'Sullivan's Website" href="http://lawrence.ecorp.net" target="_blank">his site</a> out for some other useful tips.</small></p>
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		<title>&#8216;Cleaning&#8217; Designer Denim</title>
		<link>http://killthemessenger.net/blog/2009/12/cleaning-designer-denim.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:37:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>craig</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You&#8217;ve got some expensive jeans, the guy at the store waned you about washing them and how the dye would come out, there might have even been a warning label. You&#8217;re not quite sure how to keep your jeans from smelling without washing them. Here are two tips that are tried and true.
1. Freezer Time: [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You&#8217;ve got some expensive jeans, the guy at the store waned you about washing them and how the dye would come out, there might have even been a warning label. You&#8217;re not quite sure how to keep your jeans from smelling without washing them. Here are two tips that are tried and true.</p>
<p><strong>1. Freezer Time</strong>: 15 mins in a freezer (or more if you desire) will kill off the bacteria, and neutralize any odor.</p>
<p><strong>2. Dryer Sheets</strong>: Put your jeans in the dryer with a couple of dryer sheets, they&#8217;ll come out smelling great and the heat will tighten up your jeans if they&#8217;ve become a bit too loose as you&#8217;ve worn them in.</p>
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		<title>The F Word (part 2)</title>
		<link>http://killthemessenger.net/blog/2009/11/the-f-word-part-2.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:34:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>craig</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[thoughts]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In a clear attempt at appeasing me, the creators of South Park have just aired their latest episode entitled &#8216;The F Word&#8217; which deals with the same subject matter I was talking about last December. The episode deviates from my Internet anonymity targeted discussion and delves into the realm of Harley Davidson riders. I&#8217;ll have [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In a clear attempt at appeasing me, the creators of South Park have just aired their latest episode entitled &#8216;The F Word&#8217; which deals with the same subject matter I was talking about <a href="http://killthemessenger.net/blog/2008/12/the-f-word.html" target="_blank">last December</a>. The episode deviates from my Internet anonymity targeted discussion and delves into the realm of Harley Davidson riders. I&#8217;ll have to agree with them 100% (even though I was considering buying one) that the &#8216;<a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/faggot?db=luna" target="_blank">F word</a>&#8216; has a new meaning. </p>
<blockquote><p>Fag (fãg) n. 1. An extremely annoying, inconsiderate person most commonly associated with Harley riders.<br />
2 A person who owns or frequently rides a Harley.</p></blockquote>
<p>Watch the episode at: <a href="http://www.southparkstudios.com/episodes/251889" target="_blank">southparkstudios.com</a></p>
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		<title>ColorBox, my new ThickBox</title>
		<link>http://killthemessenger.net/blog/2009/11/colorbox-my-new-thickbox.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:48:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>craig</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[web]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[colorbox]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you haven&#8217;t tried it yet, ColorBox is a fantastic lightbox plugin for jQuery. The example page has some really cool skins and the download includes an .ai file for your easy own customization.
http://colorpowered.com/colorbox/core/example3/index.html
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you haven&#8217;t tried it yet, ColorBox is a fantastic lightbox plugin for jQuery. The example page has some really cool skins and the download includes an .ai file for your easy own customization.</p>
<p><a href="http://colorpowered.com/colorbox/core/example3/index.html">http://colorpowered.com/colorbox/core/example3/index.html</a></p>
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		<title>Unordered Lists Need Headers</title>
		<link>http://killthemessenger.net/blog/2009/10/unordered-lists-need-headers.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:20:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>craig</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[thoughts]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[ul]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tables have &#60;th&#62; the  property to signify the header of a table row, yet unordered lists have no way of signifying a title in their listing of information. It would be useful if there was a tag to signify the heading of such a listing of data. &#60;uh&#62; perhaps? Just a thought.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tables have &lt;th&gt; the  property to signify the header of a table row, yet unordered lists have no way of signifying a title in their listing of information. It would be useful if there was a tag to signify the heading of such a listing of data. &lt;uh&gt; perhaps? Just a thought.</p>
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		<title>Bamboo Fun Unboxing</title>
		<link>http://killthemessenger.net/blog/2009/10/bamboo-fun-unboxing.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:12:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>craig</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[hardware]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[unboxing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bamboo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[multitouch]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stylus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[touch]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wacom]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Wacom has released a slew of new products to the Bamboo line, as well as upgrading some of the older Bamboo tablets. I recently purchased the newly updated Bamboo Touch.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wacom has released a slew of new products to the Bamboo line, as well as upgrading some of the older Bamboo tablets. I recently purchased the newly updated Bamboo Touch.</p>
<p><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/fxCsGjUtYTU&#038;hl=en&#038;fs=1&#038;rel=0&#038;color1=0x5d1719&#038;color2=0xcd311b&#038;hd=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/fxCsGjUtYTU&#038;hl=en&#038;fs=1&#038;rel=0&#038;color1=0x5d1719&#038;color2=0xcd311b&#038;hd=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object></p>
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		<title>Shure SE-420 Unboxing</title>
		<link>http://killthemessenger.net/blog/2009/09/shure-se-420-unboxing.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:38:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>craig</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[hardware]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[unboxing shure se420 se-420 headphones]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Because unboxings are like nerd porn, I&#8217;ve filmed myself for you.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Because unboxings are like nerd porn, I&#8217;ve filmed myself for you.</p>
<p><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2BDlsFmeMrM&#038;hl=en&#038;fs=1&#038;rel=0&#038;color1=0x006699&#038;color2=0x54abd6&#038;hd=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2BDlsFmeMrM&#038;hl=en&#038;fs=1&#038;rel=0&#038;color1=0x006699&#038;color2=0x54abd6&#038;hd=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object></p>
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