The past few days, I have been trying out a program called WorkRave. This program monitors activity on your desktop in an attempt to prevent RSI problems. It has a set of three timers. One timer reminders you to take a short break every ten minutes or so. The second time reminds you to take a longer break every forty-five minutes or so and move away from you computer. The third keeps track of the amount of total time spent on the computer. Each of the times is configurable. The program includes a set of exercises to do at the start of the longer breaks. There is a Windows version (which I haven’t tried) as well as a Linux version.
Author: Elaine
Black Forest Regional Park
Yesterday was hectic, with quite a lot of tasks and errands. Nevertheless, I found some time to walk in Black Forest Regional Park with a friend. There were a few icy spots, but most of the trail was in good shape. The patches of snow made the Ponderosa forest seem quite bright and cheerful.
Ubuntu
Sunday, while watching the Super Bowl, I was playing around with Jack’s computer, and noticed how much faster it seemed than my computer. Since Fedora Core 3 was installed on both machines, and they came from the same store front with the same specs, this seemed very odd. Could it possibly be because I had installed everything, including the kitchen sink, on my machine?
Trying to delete stuff seemed impossibly tedious, and since I was thinking about doing a complete re-install, why not try a new distribution? I had read lots of good things about Ubuntu and had downloaded the install CD some time ago, so I decided to give it a try.
Ice Fog
Google Does Maps
I use on line maps a lot, so I will have to check out Google Maps next time I need directions.
Hap Massage
Occasionally, I get a pain in the neck. I’ve had the tendency for close to twenty years, but the spasms are infrequent enough that I don’t think of myself as having a “bad neck.” I have to be careful about several motions, including stretching and reaching overhead. (I have a Rubbermaid step stool in the kitchen, craft room, and downstairs so I never have to do so.)
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Sunrise
Because the world can never have too many sunrises. (Click on photo for high resolution version suitable for desktop wallpaper or other purposes.)
Sci-Fi Fans Embrace Worlds Beyond
A website I haven’t heard of is reprinting the Gazette coverage of COSine Sci-Fi Fans Embrace Worlds Beyond. We who worked on the convention were pleased with the article, since it lacked that all too typical “look at the weirdos” tone some reporters adopt.
Pikes Peak
I took this photo yesterday of Pikes Peak from near my mother’s place yesterday. The mountain is snowier right now than it has been in several years. And yes, the sky really is that blue.
Swan Valentine Card
For January, the stamp club to which I belong exchanged cards with a theme of Valentine’s Day, wedding, or anniversary card. I made this simple card, which is gold embossed swans layered on gold metallic cardstock. Using The Gimp, I put a black border around the scanned image so it would show up on the background.