Entries in the 2005 category


What is (foo) ?

January 16, 2005 at 10:57 pm with 0 comments

I saw someone had asked this question on a forum I recently viewed and wondered how many people have never heard the term FOO, or have heard and have don't know what it means... So, for anyone who wants to read "The Story of FOO", here's a link to the most lengthy definition, explanation, and usage characteristics of the term FOO you could ever want. http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=foo

Shuttle 802.11G Wireless Module

January 10, 2005 at 7:06 pm with 0 comments

Great news; My wireless module arrived from AJUMP.COM today! Even better news; UPS was the delivery service and they left it at a neighboring business because they delivered earlier than my business hours again and then didn't even leave a notice on my door that they had left it with anyone. So, nearly 10 hours later, one of the employees from next door brings over a box with a very polite, "sorry, forgot about this"... Argh,...

Barcode Rendering

January 9, 2005 at 5:59 pm with 0 comments

The above is a dynamic Code 128-B barcode rendering of the words "jeremy helms" by http://www.mribti.com/barcode/. Basically, put any words or numbers you want into the Value text field and make sure the Type select menu is set to "Code 128-B". Click Show and viola, there's the barcode value for what you entered. Note: There is a very good (?) use for this generator mentioned in an...

How much are you worth?

January 9, 2005 at 5:49 pm with 0 comments

My Worth: $1,886,326.00 HumanForSale.com


About the author

I am Jeremy Helms, 28 year old graphic designer, web designer, site architect, programmer, copywriter and ambitious entrepreneur. I was born and live in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. This site is my personal periodical for design, code, business and other topics. When I'm not glued to the computer, I enjoy music, movies, late-night television and sometimes a good night out on the town with friends.

I began professional work in the IT industry 13 years ago in September, 1995. I started my first business in 1998, incorporated my second business in 2001, my third in 2002 and my fourth and most recent in 2006. I am a sponge — I am constantly exploring and learning — about business, design, programming, history, society, and whatever pops up on blogs across the web.

  • I have been happily married for 5 years; together for a total of 10 years
  • I am a father of two boys; Junior (born 02-06-07 @ 6:17PM — 8lbs 13oz.) and Jedi (born 05-06-08 @ 12:39PM — 8lbs 4oz.)
  • I am a free and accepted Master Mason, belonging to Florida Alpha Lodge No. 172
  • I have two prize Labrador Retrievers (Buck & Brody)
  • I graduated from Choctawhatchee Senior High School
  • Some of my favorite movies include Snatch, L4yer Cake, Blade Runner, The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, THX 1138, Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels, the Star Wars hexology and Ronin

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