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Finally - PDF Support!

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From: Amazon.com <store-news@amazon.com>
Date: Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 1:27 AM
Subject: Kindle Software Update

Dear Kindle Customers,

A new Kindle software update is now available and will be automatically delivered to your Kindle. We are constantly working on improving the Kindle user experience and have included the following features in this update:

·  Built-in PDF Reader: Your Kindle can now display PDF documents natively. Native PDF support allows you to carry and read all of your personal and professional documents on the go.

·  Adjustable Screen Rotation: The Kindle screen can now manually rotate between portrait and landscape views. Click here to learn more about these new features

You can also learn more by going to Archived Items on your Kindle and downloading the Kindle User's Guide, 4th Ed.

 

There is nothing you need to do to receive this update. Kindle automatically checks for and downloads updates when one is available, and your device will automatically self-update in the next few weeks. If you do not have wireless connectivity or if you want to enjoy the new features sooner, you can download the software update to your computer.

Simply follow the instructions from this page and transfer the file to your Kindle via the USB connection. The update process will take approximately 10 minutes.

Sincerely,

The Kindle Team

 

 

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/29944/dmz.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10xPjPT3kgF wangtang wangtang Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:05:30 -0800 BBQ spare ribs http://wangtang.posterous.com/bbq-spare-ribs http://wangtang.posterous.com/bbq-spare-ribs Nom nom nom..

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/29944/dmz.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10xPjPT3kgF wangtang wangtang Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:58:22 -0800 Del Mar McDonalds http://wangtang.posterous.com/del-mar-mcdonalds http://wangtang.posterous.com/del-mar-mcdonalds The local McDonalds has a bistro gourmet menu. Of course I just had a McRib... Mmmm... mystery meat...

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/29944/dmz.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10xPjPT3kgF wangtang wangtang Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:07:25 -0800 Kelly Braiding her hair http://wangtang.posterous.com/kelly-braiding-her-hair http://wangtang.posterous.com/kelly-braiding-her-hair

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/29944/dmz.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10xPjPT3kgF wangtang wangtang Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:09:50 -0800 Katie ice skating http://wangtang.posterous.com/katie-ice-skating http://wangtang.posterous.com/katie-ice-skating Her first time, and she already has the hang of it.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/29944/dmz.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10xPjPT3kgF wangtang wangtang Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:55:00 -0800 Social Gaming Offer controversy http://wangtang.posterous.com/social-gaming-offer-controversy http://wangtang.posterous.com/social-gaming-offer-controversy

This Offer showdown at the Virtual Goods Summit is pretty interesting.

Scamville article by Arrington:
http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/10/31/scamville-the-social-gaming-ecosystem-of-hell/

Blog post response from Offerpal:
http://myofferpal.wordpress.com/2009/10/31/virtual-goods-summit-09-what-an-ending/

More insight about offers:
http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/11/01/how-to-spam-facebook-like-a-pro-an-insiders-confession/

Mark Pincus' take:
http://markpincus.typepad.com/markpincus/2009/11/my-take-on-zynga-and-cpa-offers.html

Peanut Labs take:
http://peanutlabs.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/survey-finds-arrington-has-a-point-given-choice-users-overwhelmingly-prefer-direct-payments-and-research-surveys-to-cpa-offers/

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/29944/dmz.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10xPjPT3kgF wangtang wangtang Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:26:48 -0800 8RMB Kung Pao Chicken http://wangtang.posterous.com/8rmb-kung-pao-chicken http://wangtang.posterous.com/8rmb-kung-pao-chicken Lunch can be pretty cheap in China.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/29944/dmz.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10xPjPT3kgF wangtang wangtang Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:48:00 -0800 A Chinese Joke.... ?? http://wangtang.posterous.com/a-chinese-joke http://wangtang.posterous.com/a-chinese-joke

So, we are out at dinner the other night, and Johnny decides to tell us a joke in Chinese.
Here it is, translated:

So... There is a man, running out of the forest. Another man sees him running, and asks: "Why are you running?" The first man replies:"There is a panda in the forest. Whatever you do, do NOT touch his nose." Curious, the second man ignores the first man and enters the forest.

After walking for quite a while, he comes upon a sleeping panda. He can't resist, and touches the panda's nose. The panda then chases the man through the forest, and eventually the man gets too tired and can't run anymore.

The panda then tells the man "I just want to touch your nose."
.....

That was it. I don't get it.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/29944/dmz.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10xPjPT3kgF wangtang wangtang Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:50:00 -0700 Blocked in Shanghai http://wangtang.posterous.com/blocked-in-shanghai http://wangtang.posterous.com/blocked-in-shanghai

I'm at the hotel now... None of the VPNs are working now... So, no Twitter, Youtube, or Facebook. :(

Pretty annoying for me - I guess I'm an internet junkie...

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/29944/dmz.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10xPjPT3kgF wangtang wangtang Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:50:28 -0700 The Illini Storm is coming: http://wangtang.posterous.com/the-illini-storm-is-coming http://wangtang.posterous.com/the-illini-storm-is-coming From: http://msn.foxsports.com/cbk/story/10263116/Kansas-is-no-longer-NCAA-chalk

Illinois will be in position to compete for a national championship soon — maybe even as soon as next season. Young guards D.J. Richardson and Brandon Paul will be a big-time backcourt for the next few years — and veteran Demetri McCamey has matured and also got his body in good shape. Then add in three Top 75 recruits — Jereme Richmond, Meyers Leonard and Crandall Head — and Bruce Weber's team could be scary good. The key may be skilled forward Mike Davis' maturity.

Hope so - it's always fun watching the Illini. :)

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/29944/dmz.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10xPjPT3kgF wangtang wangtang Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:30:01 -0700 Escaping Capitalism - just had a conversation about this with @starveup tonight. :) http://wangtang.posterous.com/escaping-capitalism-just-had-a-conversation-a http://wangtang.posterous.com/escaping-capitalism-just-had-a-conversation-a Just saw this clip from an old friend, Victor. There's a certain restlessness in the air that the clip captures... Funny, just had a conversation with @starveup earlier tonight with the same theme. I think this video resonates with a lot of my friends these days.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/29944/dmz.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10xPjPT3kgF wangtang wangtang Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:12:18 -0700 Win 7 Mac video http://wangtang.posterous.com/win-7-mac-video http://wangtang.posterous.com/win-7-mac-video I still want to get a copy of Win 7 and check it out... :)

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/29944/dmz.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10xPjPT3kgF wangtang wangtang Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:43:31 -0700 Bose replacement program http://wangtang.posterous.com/bose-replacement-program http://wangtang.posterous.com/bose-replacement-program My previous QC2s broke so I got them replaced. It was $89 to get another pair of QC2s and $150 to go to QC15s or QC3s.

I went for the QC15s, since I do tend to use them a lot, though the QC2 replacement was a better value.

The demo station with simulated airplane noise was pretty cool.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/29944/dmz.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10xPjPT3kgF wangtang wangtang Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:43:51 -0700 Al Franken http://wangtang.posterous.com/al-franken http://wangtang.posterous.com/al-franken Watching this video:

Inspired me to order this book on my Kindle for my upcoming flight to China.
http://bit.ly/2gLTM5

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/29944/dmz.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10xPjPT3kgF wangtang wangtang Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:57:33 -0700 Ordered a Dolica Tripod: http://is.gd/4uMIm http://wangtang.posterous.com/ordered-a-dolica-tripod-httpisgd4umim http://wangtang.posterous.com/ordered-a-dolica-tripod-httpisgd4umim Ended up ordering this Dolica Tripod: http://is.gd/4uMIm - The price, good reviews, and the attached ballhead sold me.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/29944/dmz.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10xPjPT3kgF wangtang wangtang Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:58:12 -0700 Adventureland Interview http://wangtang.posterous.com/adventureland-interview http://wangtang.posterous.com/adventureland-interview Holy crap, the main actor looks like a young version of my old Midway boss, Steve Crane.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/29944/dmz.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10xPjPT3kgF wangtang wangtang Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:52:01 -0700 This Japanese Robot is pretty rad. http://wangtang.posterous.com/this-japanese-robot-is-pretty-rad http://wangtang.posterous.com/this-japanese-robot-is-pretty-rad

http://www.kobe-tetsujin.com/index.html

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/29944/dmz.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10xPjPT3kgF wangtang wangtang Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:41:00 -0700 Awesome Egypt/Lebanon DSLR Video http://wangtang.posterous.com/awesome-egyptlebanon-dslr-video http://wangtang.posterous.com/awesome-egyptlebanon-dslr-video

Egypt / Lebanon Montage from Khalid Mohtaseb on Vimeo.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/29944/dmz.jpg http://posterous.com/people/10xPjPT3kgF wangtang wangtang Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:24:33 -0700 Trick or treat http://wangtang.posterous.com/trick-or-treat-22 http://wangtang.posterous.com/trick-or-treat-22 Took the kids to Seaworld's Halloween Spooktacular for some early Trick or Treating, since I will be in China during the real Halloween. :(

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