That Little Icon

Yesterday, i accidently turned off that little envelope icon in the system tray that notifies you when you get a new message in Outlook. Since then, I've become slightly more productive, as I'm no longer tempted to check my messages every time that little envelope pops up. I'm able to focus for longer periods on a task -- without interruptions. I haven't yet figured out how to turn it back on (cuz you can't see the icon anymore!), but I think i'll leave it the way it is for now...

Now if i can only stop checking blogs so often... ;-)

Looking for Love?

Scientists have developed a system for mobile phones called, "Serendipity", that allows people to identify potential "mates". How? Users sign-up to a database which keeps their online profile, picture and list of "desirable" traits in a mate. When the user is out in public, the system can detect when another user is within close range (using Bluetooth technology). The system can then determine if there are enough similarities between the two people, at which time it notifies the user (with a picture and other info) that a potential match is close by!!

Save those Quarters!

Hang on to any of the new Newfoundland quarters. If you have them, they may be worth much more than 25 cents. The Canadian Mint announced today that it is recalling all of the Newfoundland quarters that are part of its program featuring quarters from each province.

"We are recalling all the new Newfoundland quarters that were recently issued," Canadian Mint Deputy Minister Jack Shackleford said Monday. "This action is being taken after numerous reports that new quarters will not work in parking meters, toll booths, vending machines, pay phones, or other coin-operated devices."
The quarters were issued in the order in which the various provinces joined Confederation. and have been a tremendous success among coin collectors worldwide.
"The problem lies in the unique design of the Newfoundland quarter, which was created by a team of Newfoundland natives," Shackleford said. "Apparently, the duct tape holding the two dimes and the nickel together keeps jamming the coin-operated devices.

[note: I'm a Newfie, so i'm allowed to make fun of myself ;-)]