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How to add a custom theme to Ubuntu 13.04

Rex — Tue, 07 May 2013 03:42:05 +0000

Here is how to add a custom theme to Ubuntu 13.04. When I first began using Raring Ringtail, the limited theme selection in Appearance was leaving fonts and web pages washed out. I did some research to find a good theme. If you find another theme that would work better… Read More »

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How to install flash on Ubuntu Raring Ringtail

Rex — Tue, 07 May 2013 03:16:31 +0000

I am trying my hand at running Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail on my old HP laptop. Here is how to install flash on Ubuntu Raring Ringtail. One of the first things I tried to get working was YouTube and other flash based site. You first notice an issue when you… Read More »

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How to lead and not drive the chariot

Rex — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:49:30 +0000

This morning I was thinking of how a manager leads his team or really how anyone who is in a ‘lead’ position demonstrates this quality. I think many people see management as sitting behind the proverbial desk and dispensing out commands or decisions that need acted on. I visualized this… Read More »

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Fix this device isn’t eligible for restore

Rex — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 22:09:07 +0000

While updating a Ipod touch 3rd gen, I needed to restore it in Itunes and it kept running into an error ‘This device isn’t eligible for restore’. This ipod had not been jailbroken or hacked and the error did not have a number attached. Check if your version of iTunes… Read More »

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Incredible Iphone Apps you can’t do without

Rex — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 04:17:46 +0000

Here are some Incredible Iphone Apps you can’t do without. These help retain, organize, filter, and keep me on top of my business. These help streamline my every day tasks as well as keep me focused on my short and long term goals. Let’s get onto the list! To Do… Read More »

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The best way to learn Ruby

Rex — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:19:53 +0000

So I have been wanting to learn a new programming language, one that is strongly typed and object oriented but is easy for a beginner to pick up. I settled on Ruby after a couple of days with Python tutorials. The issue I had with Python was that most of… Read More »

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Cohesive business processes

Rex — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 22:56:11 +0000

Recently I’ve been involved in assessing our entire company business model. This has included every department (Customer Service, IT, Production, Business Development, Sales, Programming) of our company. The Problem What I noticed while poring through the information was the lack of documented processes. Each group inherently accomplishes what they perceive… Read More »

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Downgrade Iphone 3GS baseband 6.15

Rex — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:30:00 +0000

These are the steps to downgrade iPhone 3GS baseband 5.1.1 6.15 to 5.13. I just received a new iPhone 5 from Verizon, but for the last 4 months have been using an iPhone 3GS that was unlocked using UltraSnow on baseband 6.15. Since I needed to sell the phone, I… Read More »

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No greater asset for a company than teamwork

Rex — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 04:29:52 +0000

I have seen on multiple occasions in my current position examples of opportunities missed and failed due to miscommunication or lack of communication that stems due to numerous reasons. Sometimes uncooperative behavior between individuals or groups, but many times due to inexperience and silo mentality. On the other hand I… Read More »

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The Best Drinking Game

Rex — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 06:27:19 +0000

We attended a OctoberFest party a few weekends back. On a cold and windy night, we stood around a bonfire and drank some beers. The host had some of the guys come around a stump in the middle of the yard to play a German game. He nailed 7 duplex… Read More »

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