2006 April 25

I'm checking in as Captain 153 today, with a ten pound countdown in full swing. Remember, my initial weight was 175lbs – with a goal of 145 by Gnomedex. That's 20+ pounds lost since I revealed the problem a couple of months ago. Despite being away from my regular activities for two full weeks (including no exercise), I was able to shed 3 pounds. I'll be happiest in between 140 and 145, so I've got eight more pounds to lose to hit that prime weight. According to my scale, I've got a BMI of ~22 – which is considered “normal” for males. 8 pounds and goal!

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The update is available for download now. Most notable in this update: “Macromedia® Flash® content can now be displayed in [Internet Browser]. The system supports Macromedia® Flash® Player 6; however, some features are not supported. Audio content from [RSS Channel] can now be saved on Memory Stick Duoâ„¢ media. A new file extension has been added to playable AAC formats.” Flash, better RSS, and AAC format support? The PSP is finally giving the iPod a run for its money.
According to today's PC World article: “Last month, SCEI President Ken Kutaragi outlined plans for the year and said a second update will follow in the “summer” and will add video podcast support and expand the video profile for the UMD (Universal Media Disc) removable media that the PSP uses. A final software update, due in the “winter,” will add the ability to boot games from Memory Stick media and VOIP (voice over Internet Protocol) telephony.” Amazing – and we haven't even seen the PSP2 yet!

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It's official. I've become a YouTube member with my first video upload.

Airplane safety is no laughing matter, especially when you’re sitting next to a passenger who smells like he just got out of a tennis game and forgot to shower. Before taking your assigned seat, you should first look for all emergency exits and restrooms (noting that the closest ones may be behind you, and first class asses are better than your class asses). In the event of a water landing, please hold your breath as long as possible. Note that your seat cushion may be used as a makeshift club to knock out the people standing in front of you waiting to jump out of the flaming wreckage. Our pilot is underpaid, our flight attendents are underpaid, and the ground crew is made up of illegal aliens more people who are underpaid. Thank you for flying Generic Air – where our concern is none of your concern. We know you had no choice in choosing this airline, but thanks anyway.
Please watch this airplane safety instructional video:

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