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I Want iWork

I like a lot of Apple's new products. But, the one that I'm most interested in is Pages, a new word processor that's part of the iWork suite (along with Keynote 2). I'm sick of the bloated, unfriendly Word. The sooner I can give it up, the better. Right now I'm using Mellel, which is terrific, but which handles Word's tables the way a senior handles curry. If Pages can, indeed inhale and exhale Word documents easily I may convert. I'll keep you posted.

Flavours in Firefox

I've got a Lazyweb question. Is there a Firefox extension (for OSX) that will capture the title and URL of a site when I drag and drop the URL? I want to use Firefox with Tinderbox, but the lack of this functionality makes it impractical.

Moleskine as PDA

I’ve worked out an organizing system (with lots of help from the 43 Folders site) using the Moleskine and standard index cards.

This might sound simple, but it’s pretty cool.

Use the Moleskine for random notes and thoughts, as normal

Get a stack of standard white index cards.

Cut a few in half to use as quick leave behind notes (or use small Post-its)

Put the half cards or Post-its in the back envelope

Label one full index card: Meetings and Appointments

Label another: To Do (or, make two, one personal one for work)

Put them both in the envelope along with a few blanks

When you put receipts in the envelope, use them to separate your blanks from your working cards.

Now, when you are in a meeting or brainstorming with yourself, jot the To Dos on your card. When you need to check to see if you can make a meeting, just check your Meetings and Appointment card. When both sides get filled up file it or chuck it and start another one.

This system is very easy, flexible and portable. Works for me.

Waiting for the Library To Open

Man in Wheelchair
Originally uploaded by wmacphail.

On the way to the gym this morning I thought I'd grab a shot of the mall entrance to the library. As I did, this guy rolled up in his wheelchair and asked about my digital camera. I took some shots of him and showed them to him. He loved it. Then his friend, Johnny, snuck up behind him as I took this pic. One of my favourites so far this month.

Statue in Cemetery

Statue in Cemetery
Originally uploaded by wmacphail.

My favourite shot from a cemetery walk today.

MacWorld Guessing

Everyone is taking guesses about what will be announced at MacWorld this week. My bets? Flash ipod - a bit of a non-brainer. iHome aka the headless iMac - for sure, since it seems Apple sued Think Secret about it. iPhone? Motorola's already announced an iTunes compatible model, so Steve won't have much to talk about here. Oh yes, and iWorks - makes sense, Appleworks is really, really tired.

Masonic Hall Gates in Snow

Masonic Hall Gates in Snow, Wide
Originally uploaded by wmacphail.

I've started posting my new pictures to a fabulous site called Flickr. I'll be sending some of my favourite images over to this blog as well. Stay tuned.