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Since I’m here, I might as well talk about Google Talk as well.

I’m not really sure I completely understand it. I’ve got it running, I need people to talk to, but it just looks like anytime I try to add a friend who I think already has it, it sends them an invite.

Also, can anyone tell me what it really is? I’m supposed to use this instead of AIM? In addition to AIM? I think it’s interesting, but not worth the 5 emails, 2 forum posts, and 3 IMs I’ve received today.

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Wow. I didn’t think the time or effort to buddy list everyone I talk to would be worth it, but I was wrong. For starters, it’s definitely the kind of thing I already had a nice lookup-table in my head for people: I didn’t need to really think about it. But getting a quick glance of actual people’s names in my buddy list instead of random letters is certainly an upper.

I also took the time to find a new skin, change my font, and update my profile somewhat. A change like this is good: I had used the same skin theme since October.

Ahhh. Simple joys. I’m easily amused.

Apparently, the company that produces models for small police agencies is going out of business. Does anyone want to buy an Olin College Police Cruiser (1:43 scale)? It will make that perfect gift for the Oliner you love this holiday season. Link (Thanks to Michael, Miks, and Ash, et. al.)

I wrote about something like this before, but this is very cool. Pick a color, any color, and you’ll have up to a dozen photos to choose from. Very impressive.

Catchy Colors Colr Pickr

Kurt Vonnegut’s at it again. At 81, he’s certainly entered the “doddering old man” phase of life, and this essay reflects that. He makes good points, but the essay is too scattered to be really effective. All in all, worth reading though.

Cold Turkey

My pal Miriam just sent me a link to one of her friend’s blogs. I’m impressed with his thoughts on film and music thus far. Makes me wish I could write like this. Oh, wait, I really can, I just don’t have enough free time.

WTITYB

Catchy Colors Photoblog

Very cool. The best uses of color from Flickr. Me like.