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Great New Email Client

And then there was Postbox.

I don't usually plug software on this blog but I have to make an exception for Postbox.  I switched from Outlook several months ago and I love this alternative written by some of the key developers from Mozilla and Thunderbird who have now embarked on their own project. It represents how mail should be done. The price is right, and if you use the image link to the right to order Postbox you'll get an additional $10 off.

Try it for free, then come back here to order and get the discount.

Postbox offers you powerful new ways to find, use, and view email messages and content, organize work life, and simply get things done. Postbox works behind the scenes to catalog everything in your email: every bit of text, every contact, address or link, every picture, document or attachment. This smart information engine provides you with ultra-fast search, smarter and more intuitive views, and tools to help you organize and focus.

It has add-ons that sync everything with your Google address book and calendar as well as other services. You need to check it out.  Postbox is available for Windows and Mac OS X

New From Apple?

While playing 'Words With Friends' on my iPhone I suddenly became aware of why apple named their new tablet PC the iPad:

 

WOOT! Celebrate! Today is National Weatherperson's Day

Thursday, February 5, 2009 is National Weatherperson’s Day, commemorating the birth of John Jeffries in 1744. Jeffries, one of America’s first weather observers, began taking daily weather observations in Boston in 1774 and he took the first (hot air) balloon observation in 1784. This is a day to recognize the men and women who collectively provide Americans with the best weather, water, and climate forecasts and warning services of any nation.

In honor of Jeffries, take a peek at DeltaWeatherCam if you haven't done so recently. 

Foggy Snow Dusting

What a beautiful morning it was!

 

Rest In Peace Bauer

Today after more than 13 years we had to say goodbye to the 3rd of the original 3blackdogs.  Skansen's JA Bauer was a big, lovable brute that never seemed to grow up.  He was always the low man on the totem pole but took it all in stride.  A bit goofy, he often invited the disdain of both man and other beasts, but I don't think he really had a mean bone in his body.  His misbehavior around strangers was born of nervousness more than anything else, and he was a devoted friend to those few that knew him well. Like those that have preceded hm, he will be dearly missed.