Grant Laird, Jr. Blog

GoAmerica (i711.com) finally released its own toolbar for your convenience. I’ve played with it and it is very nice. It makes your job easier when navigate for phone number and dial right away. You will see "blue" highlight which means its detected by toolbar and ready to dial this number thru their relay service.

I used Yahoo Local to show you an example how it looks like. Click it to view larger size.

What’s included in this toolbar:

• New i711.com Toolbar with ClickRelayTM
• i711.com Relay: Make a relay call from any web page you visit.
• i711 Speed Dial: Dial your important numbers in one click.
• ClickRelay: Dial any phone number on any web site with one click!
• i711.com Phone Book: Add or change numbers in your phone book.
• Requires Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher on the Windows Operating System.
• i711 Community: Access exclusive i711.com content through an easy menu.

http://www.i711.com/toolbarOverview.php  (more information)

http://www.i711.com/toolbar/i711bar.exe (download)

Give it a try!!

Grant W. Laird, Jr.
http://blog.grantlairdjr.com

Anyone who loves to watch Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will enjoy this new TV series called The Ultimate Fighter 2. It is similar to Survivor at Island, Average Joe, Americas Idol, or Hells Kitchen on TV.

Apparently I didnt know about it till recently which means I really miss entirely series of The Ultimate Fighter 1. It will be show every Monday evening on the Spike TV channel.

In my case, I always record it with my old Replay TV device this way I can watch it whenever I get chance to watch.

They just started 1st episode last week and three fighters already eliminated than its original plan. (split group - welterweight and heavyweight) It is tough than you really think. This is much bloodiest than regular boxing. Final player from welterweight and heavyweight will get three years contract and big bucks.

If you are not into this thing, dont bother to watch it. Their rules for fighting at UFC match is no poke eyes or kick their balls, the rest is up to you. Thats why its a lot more exciting than boxing.

UFC Rocks!

Grant W. Laird, Jr.
http://blog.grantlairdjr.com

It’s my first time to attend Yucatan Liquid Stand last Saturday as part of DHH event and we had wonderful times. This place is interesting – seems to be some sort of warehouse and they have small swimming pool and plenty of sand volleyball fields in their backyard. Lucky, it was nice and hot weather outside – I spend time both inside and outside equally.

We didn’t know they are hosting special band event called Sounds of the Hollow. Since we were there pretty early and saw them giving away freebies. (Postcard ad, “M” tattoo and condom – all sponsored by Monster Energy for their band) We all are having fun with their freebies.

Again, its pretty crowd there – approximately 150-200 people. It’s pretty good especially outside Dallas area. We did not stay there very late because Misty’s back still bothering her.

Overall, we are pleased with Yucatan environment for DHH event.

We did have quick discussion with DHH committee about New Year Eve (NYE) party. We are more of toward into one of the public pub & restaurant as part of our DHH NYE party instead of rent room at hotel due to insufficient money and lack of sponsors. I am happy with this decision because it is OUR first time host NYE under DHH. If it went well, we will plan bigger one in 2006 for sure!

I am looking forward our next DHH at Coconuts Night Club & Sport Bar in Fort Worth on September 24th. This is first time we actually host restaurant & dance club. See you there!

To view August DHH DFW gallery, click here. 

Grant W. Laird, Jr.
http://blog.grantlairdjr.com