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USB 2.0 VGA / DVI / HDMI multi-display Adapter
Multi-monitor setups are very commontoday because people have learned that you can be more productivewith them, but sometimes, especially with laptops it's not very easyto attached another display. Most laptops only have a VGA output, butwhat if you wanted to output to DVI or even HDMI? Most likely you'dhave to go buy adapters for your laptop and that could be quiteexpensive. There is another solution though, and an easier one, usingyour USB port you can use Displaylink to add another monitor to yourcomputer of laptop, or even output to your TV.Today for review I've got the USB 2.0VGA / DVI / HDMI multi-display Adapter from USBFever, this littledevice allows you to use your USB port and connect you desktop orlaptop to either DVI, VGA or HDMI enabled monitors and TVs. It'sbased off the Displaylink chipset, it's easy to use, and it offers the user an easy way to add a display. This product though is much more thanjust to add another monitor to your system, this can be great forwork, let's say you want to use your laptop for a presentation, butthe screen is a bit too small. With this product you can connect tovirtually any TV, most newer TVs today come equipped with HDMI, DVIor VGA inputs, it's much nicer showing a presentation on the bigscreen.
Now, a Little Upgrade to My Amplifier Set-up
In the realm of cooking, real chefs know that their trade is based on those who had to make do with less. If you have a prime cut of beef, it's easy to prepare and very little thinking (creativity) is required.
On the other hand, those who had to make do with the scraps, had to come up with novel and creative ways to make it palatable. Rancid cuts were caked with spices. Surplus was preserved with salt, smoke, etc. Tough cuts were marinated. Combinations of ingredients were used to make small portions stretch for more people.
Cats like me, who are on a budget, have to be creative. My MIM solution has worked out very well. My amp solution came from UPS today.
I found a solid state amp where the clean channel is wonderful. The drive channels are...well....solid state. If you are only going to play clean, a tube amp is not only unnecessary, but in many ways, bad. Solid state is better for everything in terms of reliability, it's just that the efficiency of the switch creates "harsh clipping" instead of the nice "tube warmness". (More info.)
But, since I can't afford a many of the better tube amps (Fenders/Marshalls/etc.), I got my Crate solid state with nice clean channel (and built in tuner and DSP effects board which is so-so, but the only effect I really use is my CryBaby) and purchased a Blackstar HT-DRIVE tube overdrive pedal.
Will many people accept this rig I mentioned above as equal to a Fender or Marshall? Doubtful. But the for the money I'm paying? You can't believe just how good it CAN sound. After all, the guys at Blackstar are ex-Marshall guys who started their own company and the valve in this pedal (ECC83 / 12AX7) is the same in all Marshall pre-amps.
Makes Me Feel Less Nerdy
I feel less nerdy seeing that the below Courtoon is based on reality, since I didn’t do it. However, the fact that I laughed out loud about it keeps me firmly rooted amongst the legal nerds of my time. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fjoshcamson.com%2F2009%2F07%2F03%2Fmakes-me-feel-less-nerdy%2F'; addthis_title = 'Makes+Me+Feel+Less+Nerdy'; addthis_pub [...]
Environmental group WWF urges G8 to make climate pledge (AFP)
AFP - The environmental group WWF on Friday urged the Group of Eight industrialised nations to show global leadership by making a commitment to keep climate change in check at their summit next week.
updated shows
I can’t be bothered to do anything but I have a mix that I will post soon. this sunday is my big bad birthday. brunch @ the blue bird downtown! #1 cafe in kanas city. so good.7-9 // So Many Dynamos // Record Bar // $77-10 // Dark Lingo // Replay Lounge7-18 // Sonic Youth [...]
Key Nabucco gas pipeline deal to be signed July 13 (AFP)
AFP - EU nations and Turkey said Friday they will sign a key intergovernmental agreement in Ankara on July 13 on Europe's flagship Nabucco gas pipeline project, but key issues still need to be resolved.
Schedule News: WVU @ Auburn KickOff Time Set
The Mountaineers will take on the Auburn Tigers this season on September 19. Kick off has been set to 6:45pm. Either ESPN or ESPN2 will broadcast the game. The network will decide which after the previous weekend.
Nabucco not at risk from Russia-Azerbaijan gas deal: Turkey (AFP)
AFP - Russian Gazprom's recent deal to buy natural gas from Azerbaijan will not endanger Europe's flagship pipeline project Nabucco, Turkey's Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said here Friday.
the sun has peeked out.max(and he
the sun has peeked out.
max(and he has a cast iron beagley stomach ) ate something that disagreed and has barfed twice, once on the sofa in here!!!! he seems fine other than that. me tho...
something under the kitchen sink is leaking. i did get a chance to use the sham wow that i have been being teased about( i an a sucker for new things)
anyway, it DOES soak up an amazing amount of water.(i fully expected it NOT to, so i was happily surprised)
starting off the holiday in a real festive mood here.
My solution for everything
Do you want to resume the war?Do you want one payer, government run health care?Do you want charges brought against the Bush administration for war crimes?Do you want card check?Do you want to nationalize the banks?The automobile industry?Do you want more or less regulations for:The Credit Card industry?The Stock Exchange?Industries that pollute?Do you want term Limits for politicians?Should murdering lobbyists be made legal?Should the government stop recognizing businesses as persons?
Penguins Re-Sign Fedotenko
Just when things started looking bleak, general manager Ray Shero inked veteran winger Ruslan Fedotenko to a contract, keeping Evgeni Malkin’s left winger in place for one more year.
Shittank stays a Pen..
The Pens have sign Feds to a one year deal.
Pittsburgh Penguins re-sign Ruslan Fedotenko
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Ruslan Fedotenko agreed to terms that will keep him in the black and gold next season. Outside of it being a one-year contract I'm not sure what the details are just yet, but it's good to know Pitt will have a guy returning who really worked out well with the top lines last season.
[Update] The deal is for $1.8 mill. That really says a lot about Fedotenko and his drive to win another Cup. Granted he made just slightly more last season ($2.25 mill), but any guy who takes a pay cut to stay on a winning team has something more important on his mind - as in, another Stanley Cup.
Way to go Feds. Happy to see you back.
Single Payer vs. Public Option by Arizona League of Women Voters
http://prosperityagenda.us/Single%20payer%20vs%20public%20option.docPosted in health care 
Penguins sign defenseman Nate Guenin
Stick tap to Malsby for the heads up...
With regards to the history of signing Ryan Malone and Bill Thomas, the Pittsburgh Penguins once again added a local guy to the roster today with the signing of former Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Nate Guenin. Actually, he was more like a Flyers system guy more than a Flyers one, seeing as how he only played in a single game last year. However in the time spent manning the Philadelphia Phantoms' blue line, he managed to pull in four goals and 13 assists.
It's hard to say if Pitt plans on bringing this guy up to the Penguins' blue line or if he will step in for Wilkes-Barre as the lower part of a few lateral movements in the system. It's a fairly affordable deal either way, as Dave Molinari notes on the Post-Gazette's web site:
The deal will pay him $500,000 if he plays in the NHL, $105,000 if he plays in the American Hockey League.
Molinari also notes that the Pens may still have their eyes on Jay McKee, a defenseman from the St. Louis Blues. Ray Shero had a presser set for 1:30 today, so I'm sure we'll hear of Pitt's intentions soon enough.
i've gotten TWO fall catalogues in the
i've gotten TWO fall catalogues in the mail this week.
WTF!!!
come on, it's the beginning of JULY!!!!!!
Halfway point in Summer of Socks and Lace
With the July 4 holiday weekend coming up, we’re almost at the halfway point of our Summer of Socks and Lace contest. I thought I’d check in with the Natural Stitches staff to see where they are in the employee competition. I asked everyone to tell me what was in their sock project bag.Charissa: I’m [...]
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this little union baby has a great site for you!
Programming Note
Real Life has intruded with a vengeance. Make of that what you will. .
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Nigeria, Algeria, Niger seal $10 bln gas pipeline deal (AFP)
AFP - Three African countries on Friday signed an accord to build a 10-billion-dollar trans-Saharan gas pipeline linking vast reserves in Nigeria to Europe.
A Little Upgrade to my Stratocaster
Well when I originally bought my Fender Stratocaster, I noticed there was about a $600 difference between the 2007 Standards (made in Mexico) and the 2007 American Standards (made in the USA). The main difference between the two was the pickups. However, the cost to upgrade the MIM Strat pickups to something better than the American was much less than that. Which is exactly what I just did.
I just got my guitar back from the shop where I had them install a set of Fender Hot Noiseless Pickups, supposedly designed by Fender for Jeff Beck. (I also bought new knobs, switch cover, and tremolo arm tip to match the pickup's cover color.)
The sound upgrade is NOT negligible! The guitar sounds even more amazing than it already did. It's actually kind of hard to believe just how good it sounds. I absolutely LOVE it! :)
Baby Chic
The sweater you saw all bunched up on a circular needle in the last post is done! (And I assure you that it's red, not pink.)
Pattern: Cabled Cardie with Shawl Collar, from Sirdar's "Little Kisses" booklet, size 0-6 months
Yarn: Crystal Palace Merino 5 (100% superwash merino), color 9798, three skeins
Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) and US 3 (3.25 mm) Addi Turbo circs
Started/Completed: June 20/June 30
Recipient: Rainbow
Mods: I had to wing the button band and collar (see notes below)
I knew that I had to knit this sweater when I saw the sample hanging up at Natural Stitches; it was just too cute. However, the yarn called for -- Sirdar Snuggly Kisses DK -- is a nylon/acrylic blend. While there are certainly uses for synthetic yarn, I prefer to knit baby garments in natural fibers. This Merino 5 just happened to jump out to me, and while it resulted in a slightly chunkier sweater than the sample, I love how it turned out.
I followed the pattern exactly for all the pieces, but when I got to the collar and button bands, I basically had to throw the directions out the window. To begin with, I did not knit a gauge swatch. I know, I know, I really should have, but I wasn't really interested in knitting a sweater that was a particular size. After all, babies come in all sizes and they grow quickly, so I knew that there was a good chance that the finished sweater would fit Rainbow at some point. Because I wasn't knitting to gauge, when I went to pick up stitches, I didn't have the right number. On top of that, the pattern has you knit one button band and half the collar, then knit the other button band and other half of the collar, and finally seam the back of the collar. I didn't see a reason to knit two pieces, so I decided I was going to do it all in one piece.
We Wont Have Sarah Palin To Kick Around Anymore!
There has got to be more to this!
Sarah Palin announced Friday she plans to resign as governor of Alaska in a few weeks, saying she will try to "affect positive change" from outside government.
Either she's tired of the scrutiny, or there is a MAJOR scandal behind this. My money is on scandal, probably sex, and involving a bull moose.
R.U.R. (2011)
There's no information in the non-subscription IMDB, but there is an entry for a movie based on Rossum's Universal Robots.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1300594/
The original play was a talky social comedy mixed with a melodrama (complete with a "missing papers" plot twist), and the big action sequences happened off-stage (with characters either referring in passing to events that happened years ago, or characters looking through windows and describing what they saw). So I worry what "enhancements" might make their way into a big-budget production. (Sigh.)
If anybody knows more about this movie (faithful art-house reproduction of the original play? CGI-infested revisionary abomination?), I'd welcome the news.
Why Is There Redness?
Platonism in Metaphysics (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)
Platonism with regard to both universals and propositions has since high school seemed to me not merely true but fairly obvious, it being understood that universals are not so much things or individuals as ways things can be, or could be, and that propositions differ from related abstracta such as possible worlds and states of affairs.
Just as Mark Balaguer explains,
Platonism is the view that there exist abstract (that is, non-spatial, non-temporal) objects.
Because abstract objects are wholly non-spatiotemporal, it follows that they are also entirely non-physical (they do not exist in the physical world and are not made of physical stuff) and non-mental (they are not minds or ideas in minds; the are not disembodied souls, or Gods, or anything else along these lines).
In addition, they are unchanging and entirely causally inert — that is, they cannot be involved in cause-and-effect relationships with other objects.
. . .
Consider, for instance, the property of being red.
According to the platonist view of properties, the property of redness exists independently of any red thing.
There are red balls and red houses and red shirts, and these all exist in the physical world.
But platonists about properties believe that in addition to these things, redness — the property itself — also exists, and according to platonists, this property is an abstract object.
Ordinary red objects are said to exemplify or instantiate redness.
. . .
Platonists of this sort say the same thing about other properties as well: in addition to all the beautiful things, there is also beauty; and in addition to all the tigers, there is also the property of being a tiger.
Or maybe not.
Platonism with regard to properties is not inconsistent with a skepticism toward specifically moral properties that Plato, himself, did not share.
Minnesota Wild interested in Ruslan Fedotenko?
We don't really do rumors here because let's face it - you can make any of that stuff up. But once a few reliable sources start chatting a player/team up as a serious suggestion, we're happy to take it into consideration as well.
The Fourth Period suggests the Minnesota Wild may be interested in Ruslan Fedotenko. Tank is allegedly still on Pittsburgh's radar and is expected to make a decision today on where he plans to play in 2009. Keep in mind the Wild have been linked to a few Pittsburgh free agents over the past three days, likely because former Pittsburgh AGM Chuck Fletcher is running the show now.
Fedotenko made $2.25 million last season as part of a one-year deal with the Pens. The same salary could be a fit as part of Pitt's $4.7 mill in spending cash. However, Rob Rossi suggests nothing is close with the Pens and a Ray Shero presser is expected soon.
That Girly Smell
I am a girl. Lately, I’ve noticed that my body smells funkier than before. I don’t think it’s a clinical thing, it’s just my body is starting to smell differently. I’m afraid that my body chemistry is changing as I age, but I’m not too sure that’s possible. Do girls just change smells as they [...]
It might be looking good for janne...
At this point, I am quite confident that ShitTank will in fact sign somewhere else... During the playoffs he made himself an extra 500 grand that the pens cannot afford to give him. This leaves us in search of another winger for the team... Right now there is alot of mediocre talent that is quite expensive on the market right now... The pens could, rather than pay 2-3 mil for a winger, bring somebody like Janne in on the low... I'm not guarunteeing anything, it might still be a long shot, but you gotta think that logic is on Janne's side...
On a side note, Janne's partner in crime Ville Leino was resigned to Detroit for a 2 year deal, not sure if it is 1 way or 2 way though...
Terrible Prose Wins Hilarious Writing Contest - Lemondrop
