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Nepal and Nepalese trekking enter the high-tech age: Mike and Dave have only been in Nepal a short time, but they've already discovered how important technology is to the country. From saving lives in the mountains to communicating around the world, high-tech communication is quickly gaining popularity.4/13/00Kathmandu, NepalAng Karma Sherpa, owner of WindHorse trekking, excused himself to answer...; Tags: INTERNET, Michael Jackman, Ang Karma, Nepal, climber, WindHorse, Thamel, phone; Technical articles 2000-04-17
Daily update: Ruggedizing the equipment: The view at 12,000 feet may be spectacular, but the almostEverest trekkers are realizing how harsh the climate can be on their equipment and batteries. Duct tape and Ziploc bags to the rescue!4/16/006:15 P.M. local time (8:30 A.M. EDT)Valley beneath TangbocheDeboche.Hello all. First I'd like to report that I am...; Tags: Engineering, Michael Jackman, trail, climber, battery; Technical articles 2000-04-19

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Potato Stair Climber Toolbar (exe): The Potato Stair Climber Toolbar is an Internet Explorer/Mozzila Firefox toolbar. The Potato Stair Climber Toolbar includes a Google search, radio, weather, popup blocker, chat, RSS reader and an email notifier as well as a link to the homepage.; Tags: Toolbar, Potato Stair Climber Toolbar, RSS, Internet; Software downloads 2006-07-20
ChickenFoo Toolbar (exe): This is yet another tool bar made by us but more for the entire company rather that just Potato Stair Climber. It has all of the features as the Potato Stair Climber tool bar but without the radio due to its difficulty of use. Version 1.5 can play the latest...; Tags: Tool, Productivity; Software downloads 2007-07-19
Steppers (exe): Stepper machines can be classified as motorized and manual. Motorized steppers are more similar to those you would find in a fitness club. They tend to be easier on your joints because the machine is supporting your stepping movement. A manual stair stepper usually has a smaller footprint or space...; Tags: Machine; Software downloads 2007-07-19

Hidden Expedition: Everest (exe): Fresh from a successful exploration of the wreck of the Titanic, the Hidden Expedition Club will pit one of its stellar members against a formidable group of opponents in a race to the summit of Everest. Other groups will battle you to be the first to summit Mount Everest. Expert...; Tags: Summit; Software downloads 2007-07-20
Half Life 2 Buggy Supertrack map (zip): Based on the first buggy supertrack, this map includes 17+ ramps, jeeps with special "abilities," various gaps to clear, and several unlockables and secrets some of which may never be discovered. Use the ramps to the best of your abilities; experiment with the throttle in air; try to unlock the...; Tags: Half Life, Half Life 2, Ability; Software downloads 2005-12-01
Lemmings Revolution (zip): The most recent addition to the Lemmings lineage, Lemmings: Revolution, brings a simple but elegant 3D environment to the challenge of the addictive strategy and puzzle game in which you rescue dopey lemmings from certain doom. The witless lemmings have returned--this time to a world filled with hazards such as...; Tags: Revolution, Games, Personal Technology; Software downloads 2000-05-09
Daily update: The first signs of illness: Our almostEverest trekkers have made it up 11,500 feet to Namche, Nepal. As Mike is discovering, the trek won't always be easy; but being down for the count has given him more time to enjoy his surroundings.4/15/00Namche, Nepal5:10 PM local time (7:25 A.M. EDT)After being thoroughly soaked by the surprising...; Tags: Michael Jackman, Namche, Nepal; Technical articles 2000-04-18
Pumori 2000 offers education on the Web about Nepal, climbing: Among the many expeditions climbing in Nepal and carrying high tech gear is Pumori 2000. This group hopes to teach Chicago school kids some valuable lessons.Namche, NepalApril 15, 2000You had almostEverest's techxpedition communicating with elementary school classes back home in Louisville, KY. You had Microsoft sponsoring a teacher going up...; Tags: Web, Michael Jackman, Everest/Pumori 2000, Nepal; Technical articles 2000-05-17
Enhance your client's SAP applications with complex objects: When putting together an SAP application, it's not uncommon to find your client asking you to create something that's not only better than what existed before, but that also combines new-and-improved versions of different apps into one big, bad new app. Integration is, after all, one of the legs of...; Tags: ABAP/4, SAP AG, Scott Robinson; Technical articles 2003-07-15
Trek tech: Pilots can't fly: David Bard and Mike Jackman are en route to the Himalayas where they'll report on high-altitude tech and climb 20,285-foot Imja Tse. Here's what Mike learned recently about the need to protect his beloved handheld from the effects of gravity.PalmPilots are fragile machines to be taking to twenty thousand feet....; Tags: Handhelds, Michael Jackman, Palm Pilot; Technical articles 2000-04-11
Grinder Gear PDA cases grind away at the competition: Need a tough PDA case to protect your investment? Grinder Gear's Expedition may be the answer.If you’re in need of a sturdy case for your PDA and accessories, consider the Grinder Gear Expedition. Here’s a tough case with lots of thoughtful design features. As you can see in Figure A,...; Tags: PDAs, Handhelds, Michael Jackman, Grinder Gear Expedition, PDA, belt; Technical articles 2001-08-13
Back to school: Reply to a special e-mail from Cassie: M.B.S. Elementary School student Cassie Beisel recently sent the almostEverest trekkers a high-altitude breathing tip she learned. Surprise, Cassie! Here's a reply just for you!As part of their almostEverest trek challenge, Mike and Dave are introducing school children to high-tech and high-altitude technology (see "Back to school: Dave and Mike's...; Tags: Mike Jackman and David Bard, e-mail, Cassie Beisel; Technical articles 2000-04-26
Back to school: Dave and Mike's day off: What's more terrifying than traveling across a glacier and having a crevasse open up at your feet? Try speaking in front of a group of sixth- and seventh-graders. Dave and Mike take their show on the road.The missionIntroduce school children to high-tech and high-altitude technology.The planVisit a local grade school....; Tags: David Bard; Technical articles 2000-04-08
Daily update: Rumors and evacuationsthis ain't Disney: Beautiful scenery, burning muscles, sick team members, rumors, and evacuations. It's just another day on the trail for our almostEverest trekkers.4/17/00Dingboche, Nepal3:00 P.M. local time (5:15 A.M. EDT)Today was a bear of a day. The altitude is finally catching up. My head hurt, and once we passed 14,000 feet (4,267...; Tags: Disney Corp., David Bard, Dingboche, trail; Technical articles 2000-04-20
My avatar: My avatarYa'll get your own vote, though I have it out there in general discussion land, too. In response to the following pm I received, should I change the avatar or no?One of your fellow TechRepublic members has sent you a private message:From: jgeverett@...Subject: Violent imageMessage: I am curious,...; Tags: avatar, vote, avatar police, dpetrak, sMoRTy; Discussion threads 2006-05-18
Trek tech: Let your PalmPilot track the time in Nepal, or anywhere else, with BigClock: When TechRepublic editor Mike Jackman prepared for his Himalayan techxpedition, he realized he needed a way to track multiple time zones. If you have a PalmPilot and find yourself in the same dilemma, here's an ingenious and free solution.The difference between the time where I live in Louisville, KY, and...; Tags: Handhelds, Michael Jackman, BigClock, Palm Pilot; Technical articles 2000-04-13
Lock IT Down: Understand network intrusions and attacks: Get a handle on the different types of hackers and the various vulnerability points on your network.The documentation for popular network security products often lists types of network intrusions and attacks that the products offer protection against. We hear a lot about denial of service DoS attacks and how certain...; Tags: NETWORKING, SECURITY, Deb Shinder, network, attack, internal threat; Technical articles 2001-05-08
Preparing for almostEverest: Before Mike and Dave set out on their Himalayan adventure, they visited the Colorado Mountain School to pick up some gear, learn a few climbing tricks, and meet their guide, Bruce Andrews.Before leaving for the Himalayas on TechRepublic's almostEverest expedition, David and I thought it would be prudent to meet...; Tags: David Bard, Michael Jackman, Colorado Mountain School, Estes Park; Technical articles 2000-04-18

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