Skype 4.0 - 大嫌いですか?

What were your first thoughts after installing the new Skype 4.0 for windows?  Usually there is an adjustment period with a major upgrade, but I must say, with this one someone threw logic out the window.  Although the core functions are all there, they changed many things that did not need changed.  If they wanted to give it a facelift, ok, but don't dismantle the entire flow.

Perhaps many will like the changes, we have yet to see.  One feature I will miss greatly is the Public IM Chat feature.  I found 2 Japanese public chats that were very usefull in sharing blog posts and technology chat.  I will miss them, and can only hope that Skype will reactivate this feature in a future release.  I hear a lot of people are trying to reinstall older versions after upgrading.  To what success I don't know, but I am sure upgrading will be manditory at some point due to server issues.

Regardless of you position please go over to the the Skype blog on ver. 4.0 and post your comment. --->> Here.

KeyHole TV 3.12 - What's on TV tonight, in Japan!

KeyHoleTV is your window into the world of Japanese TV.  Thanks to the creators of this little application, you can enjoy Japanese TV wherever you have a computer and internet connection.  

From my tests on different hardware, the video stream seems a little choppy.  Regardless, if you are desperate to see what is on Japanese TV, this is the best bet for you.  I use this all the time, and am grateful that someone has taken time to provide this little gem.

When you click on download from their main site you go to the following directory, see below. A little unconventional these days but it gets the job done.  Just click on the file name, SetupKHTV3.12.exe, to download the installation file.  Direct link to the download directory here.

Once installed and working, you can double click on the video window and get a resizeable pop out window to view the stream in.  There are about 27 channels. Although some require a password, most are open to the public.  Another plus is the inclusion of a handful of radio stations.  

Some sample listings:

Where are we going? And what will we be when we get there?

Came across this interesting video on a post at Dannychoo.com

I thought it too interesting not to help spread around the internet.

It is trulys thought provoking and makes you ponder the uncertainty

of the futre we will be living in.  Exponential times indeed.