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Unplug - balance - reconnect. Unter diesem Motto stand die erste "Reconnect" - realisiert von Offtime und simyo. Die Besucher der re:publica 14 konnten sich zu unserer hypervernetzten Welt austauschen, über die Vorteile vom gelegentlichem Abschalten sprechen, und uns und der Netzcommunity ihre Gedanken zum Thema on/off-line mitteilen. Diese hielten zwei Tage lang life in einem graphical recording fest!
Videodoku: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ugn0pil2Ti8
Windows & Tester Notes
•A window tells me I don't have permission to save notepad to desktop but it saves anyway.
•I like pin to taskbar.
•When I unplug and go outside my home network disappears. I was able to connect to the net. The network stayed when I came back in and unplugged.
•I don't notice a mail. Windows mail or outlook express.
•I'll install 2003 soon.
•I'm glad I can drag files to a folder and they Move like xp used to. I want a move feature.
•Could not load easy media transfer on xp pro machine
•Adobe flash player 9 debugger comes up in mozilla even though I have installed flash PLAYER 10
•I had problems installing an ati 650 made for windows 7 beta software. Uninstall was just as bad.
•I like the video preview box!
•I can't get the ati TV 650 wonder to load from the software disc or from the ati site using a windows 7 friendly download.
•It looks like you didn’t get the message about playing gifs.
•1/28/2009 5:11:15 AM
•Moving @ 50 gb from networked xp pro external hd to windows 7 LT
•69 processes, cpu usage %68, physical memory %51 5 apps open including mozilla with 3 tabs open to my webpage plus two fox web pages which are heavy with video and pics. Firefox at 224,00kpss
•Memory is at 1.93 gb
•1/29/2009 4:43:51 AM I have tried three or four times to open the control panel and get a runtime error. I want to uninstall a program. The control panel view opened but was blank. I had to use the drop down to select.
•Odd behavior tonight. I loaded some movie files from my Sony. Adobe premiere pro didn’t see them so I loaded adobe elements 2.0. It didn’t see them. I tried to rename the ext to .mpg they wouldn’t rename. I tried to use a bulk rename utility but it didn’t see the files… Twighlite zone. I see the files and the media player plays them. I want to cut them but do not understand.
•I started having problems with the forward button on the photo nedia viwer roday.
•1/30/2009 4:10:50 PM
•I like the thumbnail images on the desktop
•2/3/2009 6:57:56 PM
•OK it has to be a windows 7 thing with mo 2003 because I received both of these at the same time watching THE DESKTOP AND THE LAPTOP (LAPTOP HAS WINDOWS 7) . THE DESKTOP, xp pro, WAS FINE. THE LAPTOP RECEIVED GARBAGE. But I am wondering why Bella can send me the same thing and it was OK on Laptop when yours wasn't. So it is not you.
•2/4/2009 6:47:30 AM
•Pop up says ie8 not supported.
•I still haven’t found how to sort by name the icons in the quick launch area.
•I need base system deveice drivers’
•When moving files on a network from xp pro to windows 7 the move starts but often ends in can’t move thumbnail error.
•I like the way 7 easily synched with my moto q however I have trouble turning motoq into a modem.
•I have difficulty opening multiple folders at the same time
•IE comes up but then just disappears, firefox works.
•I can't get to advanced edit in mo 2003 windows 7. erroror h.
•windows 7 bogged dowen deleting duplicate files with dupe locator.
•2/8/2009 1:58:16 AM
•trying to update a techsmith camtasia I get switch to box. Finding the browser didin't help.
•When I try to use camtasia to record a power point presentation I can’t check the record from what speaker hears box.
•Ie won’t stay op[en. It opens then closes.
•Ie7 would not install. Windows said not nsupported
•Won’t work with google chrome.
•Shaneksmith1957@gmail.com
•2/9/2009 7:00:59 AM
•Sound recorder threw up multiple windows telling me it didn’t have enough temp memory to record. I have @ 200gb free on drive.
•2/17/2009 1:11:46 PM
•An infrared driver update came my way via windows beata notification. However the page disappeared and I can’t get it back. It lead me to a blank web page. I managed to save a pdf of the page with hot links but the links go nowhere. There was no explanatioin as to what the driver fixes.
•Shaneksmith1957@gmail.com
•I managed to downlload the cir driver from the hotlink.
•I am looking for 3 base system drivers
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•2/28/2009 1:25:37 AM
•I like the desktop random change selection
•3/8/2009 3:48:36 AM
•7 has a problem with video programs. i tried importing an avi video from a networked pc using camtasia and she crapped out on me...AGAIN!!
•shaneksmith1957@gmail.com
•3/16/2009 9:09:52 AM
•windows 7 won't let total recorder record sounds heard from speaker only. This is useful when trying to record screen shots with internal sound from a website.
•shaneksmith1957@gmail.com
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•3/17/2009 9:17:25 AM
It’s a sugar coated version of XP that conflicts with my video editing programs. Microsoft has made it harder to move files with no “move” feature. They have taken away the windows picture viewer and gif images don’t work without extra software.
The switch to box wouldn't let me switch mto moizilla on a download for an upgrade to snagit.
shaneksmith1957@gmail.c
4/5/2009 12:19:52 AM
7 crashed while saving a word project and going to open a photo.
shaneksmith1957@gmail.com
4/9/2009 6:17:34 PM
Windows 7 does not like my logitech webcam.
4/18/2009 1:47:39 AM
4/19/2009 9:46:20 PM
7 can feel me closing it down. it crashed as i copy program files so I can downgrade to vista.
shaneksmith1957@gmail.com
Installing windows 7 signature edition on 32 bit and 64 bit. I had to wipe the 32 bit because 7 wouldn’t recognize windows 7 RC. Install of fresh 7 took About 40 minutes. From Vista 64 bit 7 copied and saved programs and data of @ 400gb on my lt and @ 80 programs in @ five hours! That was nice!
10/10/2009 9:39:53 PM
Wipe 7 32 bit because of ati problem. Starting re install
To ready desktop:
10/10/2009 10:08:59 PM
A wipe did not fix the ati glitch on a reinstall.
Windows 7 changed back to windows 7 basic color scheme and the tuner came back on. I had just plugged the tuner into Laptop 2 64bit vista and ati 650 worked. Then all of a sudden the tuner started working again on my 7 lt. Weird coincidence.
10/14/2009 4:21:42 AM
Uninistalling Roxio and using a windows basic or Aero theme in Display settings then re-installing the 650 program over the existing install made the 650 work for me again. I dare not mess with Windows TV tuner!
For those with simple need that don’t need a TV tuner I sugest Windows 7 Ultimate. For those willing to troubleshoot your ATI tuner I also suggest Windows 7 Ultimate!
10/14/2009 11:23:51 PM
A windows 7 update today caused the ati not to work again. It plays but is slow.
10/17/2009 5:16:59 AM
I had to reverrify my activation key on the 32 bit.
I can only network 2 machines that are both on 7.
10/17/2009 10:12:32 PM
A clean uninstall of the 650 then re-install AFTER re-installing roxio fixed it so far.It’s working with roxio now. Roxio’s TV tuner and the ati tuner are working. If you put in ati first before Roxio then Roxio won’t let you install ati.
Hp 7350 photo printer won’t work with hp laptop 64bit and 7 desktop 32bit. No compatible drivers I have found so far have helped.
I can’t figure out how to sort icons in Quick launch with 7.
Unplug - balance - reconnect. Unter diesem Motto stand die erste "Reconnect" - realisiert von Offtime und simyo. Die Besucher der re:publica 14 konnten sich zu unserer hypervernetzten Welt austauschen, über die Vorteile vom gelegentlichem Abschalten sprechen, und uns und der Netzcommunity ihre Gedanken zum Thema on/off-line mitteilen. Diese hielten zwei Tage lang life in einem graphical recording fest!
Videodoku: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ugn0pil2Ti8
Fractaltribe presents Fractal Fest 2014
August 8-10, 2014
Northeast Kingdom, Vermont, USA
Event Link: www.facebook.com/events/1412728122328905
Timesphere: A Fractalfest Decompression Oct 24—>
www.facebook.com/events/1543018839259549
Photos by Kyle Rober
KyleRober7@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/thefractaltribenetwork
www.vimeo.com/fractaltribenetwork
: An audibly visual tribadelic experience.
: An exquisite mix of art, music, and food.
: A growing family.
_________________________________
The Concept:
As a culture, we have found ourselves entwined with the exponential growth of technology. Our everyday lives are entangled with the necessity for electronic machines, digital devices, chiming alerts, charging ports, LED screens and high speed connectivity.
This summer, we are extending the invitation for you to come unplug with us.
For three days and two nights, we will power down the communication devices and engage in conversation without texting. We will eat meals by the fire and connect socially without the social network. We will appreciate nature in its true form: up close and personal, without the pixels.
We welcome you to our tribal village.
_________________________________
The Intent:
Our intention as a Tribe is to provide you with an experience from which you can take inspiration and knowledge back into your everyday lives and create a better world for yourself and those around you
_______________________________________
The Atmosphere:
-Immersive decoration installation by Fractaltribe
-Visuals by Levitation Theory
-Sound by Sonic Beating
-Acoustic Jam Session hosted by YOU. Bring your drums, noise creators and music makers!
-Community meal served by Fractaltribe Saturday night and Sunday morning.
-Sustainability workshop by Ben Vilner
*Hands-on group workshop with full interaction on creating your own vegetable/fruit raised-garden - planning, sun exposure, planting, watering, and maintaining a healthy crop. Plan to get your hands DIRTy as we install a garden bed on site.
*The vital and importance of a rain collecting/harvesting roof systems, which was installed on site - a walk through the installations will be conducted with questions and answers.
*Cob stomping and structure fabrication hosted by Ben Vilner: a participatory community creation by YOU
_________________________________
Workshops Schedule:
Saturday
915-1015 Yoga w. Hannah Tosi / Puffer Dome
1015-1115am Meditation @ Pufferdome
1115-1245pm Cob Structure build @ Fractal Stage
12:00pm “Kusudama: a Portal into the Subtle World”
1245-145pm Hooping w. Lollihoops @ tea Lounge
145-245 Nick Joyce @ Tea Lounge
245-345 Rainwater Collection w. Ben Vilner @ Fractal Stage
345-445 Knots w. Topher Mira @ Tea Lounge
445-545 Raised Garden Beds w. Ben Vilner @ Fractal Stage
545-645 Community Dinner
Sunday:
900-1000am Community Breakfast
10-11am Yoga w. Hannah Tosi / Puffer Dome
130-230pm Cob Stomping pt. 2 @ Fractal Stage
230-4 Raised Garden Bed w. Ben Vilner @ Fractal Stage
_________________________________
Past events:
Fractalfest 2014:
Album 1: www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.706734896065953.1073741...
Subculture Tribe of the Sun:
Fractal Fest 2013 :
flic.kr/s/aHsjMFE7Uz
flic.kr/s/aHsjVK7RM4
Unplug - balance - reconnect. Unter diesem Motto stand die erste "Reconnect" - realisiert von Offtime und simyo. Die Besucher der re:publica 14 konnten sich zu unserer hypervernetzten Welt austauschen, über die Vorteile vom gelegentlichem Abschalten sprechen, und uns und der Netzcommunity ihre Gedanken zum Thema on/off-line mitteilen. Diese hielten zwei Tage lang life in einem graphical recording fest!
Videodoku: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ugn0pil2Ti8
Unplug - balance - reconnect. Unter diesem Motto stand die erste "Reconnect" - realisiert von Offtime und simyo. Die Besucher der re:publica 14 konnten sich zu unserer hypervernetzten Welt austauschen, über die Vorteile vom gelegentlichem Abschalten sprechen, und uns und der Netzcommunity ihre Gedanken zum Thema on/off-line mitteilen. Diese hielten zwei Tage lang life in einem graphical recording fest!
Videodoku: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ugn0pil2Ti8
Unplug - balance - reconnect. Unter diesem Motto stand die erste "Reconnect" - realisiert von Offtime und simyo. Die Besucher der re:publica 14 konnten sich zu unserer hypervernetzten Welt austauschen, über die Vorteile vom gelegentlichem Abschalten sprechen, und uns und der Netzcommunity ihre Gedanken zum Thema on/off-line mitteilen. Diese hielten zwei Tage lang life in einem graphical recording fest!
Videodoku: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ugn0pil2Ti8
Unplug - balance - reconnect. Unter diesem Motto stand die erste "Reconnect" - realisiert von Offtime und simyo. Die Besucher der re:publica 14 konnten sich zu unserer hypervernetzten Welt austauschen, über die Vorteile vom gelegentlichem Abschalten sprechen, und uns und der Netzcommunity ihre Gedanken zum Thema on/off-line mitteilen. Diese hielten zwei Tage lang life in einem graphical recording fest!
Videodoku: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ugn0pil2Ti8
Par de gorditos y par de flaquitos en la playa. Nerd Attack.
@tatadbb @richzendy @apostols y MRDANGER
Choroni - Venezuela
Had my yearly checkup today, I've been monitored for low tension glaucoma. I don't actually have it, but I have strange cupping in my optic nerve, and they just like to make sure everything is okay.
And everything is okay.
I took two shots in the office, and this is the better of the two, but I must have moved. It's fitting though, because those drops they use to dilate your eyes make everything just a little bit strange...
My workspace at work. Yes, that's a binder clip holding my Mac's power cable. It keeps it from falling behind the desk when I unplug my laptop.
30 Days of Gratitude: Day 8 - I am grateful for hot coffee in the morning.
Is your TV on or off? Is your microwave oven and coffeemaker using electricity even when you aren’t using those appliances? Did you know that mobile phone chargers are using electricity even when they’re plugged in?
www.thedailygreen.com/living-green/definitions/Phantom-Load
A "phantom load" is any appliance or electronic gizmo that uses energy even when turned off. Some people call them "vampire appliances" or "energy vampires." Phantom energy is drained by items including computers that still use power even when they're asleep, power tools that still drain electricity when the battery's charging, and anything with a built-in clock.
If your home is typical, you live with 20 vampires. They add about $200 to your annual energy bill, according to Cornell University. That’s because the "off" button doesn’t really mean "off" these days; instead, it means "standby." In fact, your TV with remote control likely uses more energy during the 20 hours a day that it’s turned off and in a "standby power" state than it does during the hours you watch the tube.
The upshot, according to Cornell, is we’re using the equivalent of seven electrical generating plants just to supply vampires that are turned "off."
Here are some clues to identify your energy suckers: They're appliances with remote controls, such as TVs, VCRs and audio equipment. They feature a continuous digital display -- like those glowing clocks on stoves. They feature rechargeable batteries, such as cordless phones (which use energy even after the battery is charged). And they're appliances with external power supplies, such as inkjet printers and iPod chargers.
How can you combat vampires?
•Kill vampires by using a power strip sold at hardware stores, home-supply superstores, discount stores and the like. Step 1: Plug all components of a computer or home entertainment system into a power strip. Step 2: Turn off the power strip with a single switch. Anything plugged into the strip now is truly turned off.
•Unplug "vampires." Unplug rarely used appliances. Ditto for chargers that aren't in use. Unplug the TV, toaster oven and other well-used appliances before you leave. If it’s not plugged in, it can’t suck energy.
planetgreen.discovery.com/tech-transport/penny-pinching-s...
www.treehugger.com/files/2006/12/cut_back_on_pha.php
greenbootcamp.blogspot.com/2008/01/week-seven-phantom-ene...
This upgrade took me approximately 3 hours. And it's primarily because I was doing 5 other things at once including playing Wolfenstein on XBOX360 and filling out my passport renewal form in addition to being flat out incompetent. Realistically, it should take approximately 1 hour with the greater portion of that time being spent waiting for on the installation of your OS of choice.
My Eee is an Eee 900 w/4gb "fast" SSD and 16gb "slow" SSD. It was the Linux model that I reformatted and put XP on. 4gb of "fast" bootable SSD is usable, but my WinXP was so stripped down that I'd keep finding things that I left out when creating the install using nLite. That pissed me off.
The 4gb "fast" SSD is soldered onboard, so it ain't going anywhere. The 16gb "slow" SSD, however, is easily user-replaceable. To do so, these are the steps you follow:
1) UPGRADE THE BIOS to the latest version - I forgot to do this and it was bad. Very bad.
2) Shut down, unplug & remove battery.
3) Remove panel on bottom of Netbook (2 screws). The panel is easily removable and gives access to the RAM (you might as well replace that with a Kingston 2gb stick while you're at it) and the mini-PCIe SSD.
4) Remove the two screws securing the SSD.
5) Replace w/new, improved SSD.
6) Normally, you could close up the bottom and start things up at this point, however, I always perform a "sanity check" and power up and go into the BIOS to see if it recognises what I've added before buttoning everything up.
If all has gone well, you will see the new SSD in the BIOS under the boot devices. From there, I booted from my trusty Win7 Ultimate RTM USB key and installed everything onto the new, roomy & fast SSD.
If I were to do this again, I'd buy the 64gb version for some extra space for storage. I could throw in a large SDHC card, but I'd prefer to keep the SD card slot open & available for dumping photos and the like.
Next project: upgrading my ThinkPads and other laptops and the Eee Box to Intel X-25M 80gb G2 SSDs. The X40 & X41 will get 1.8" SSDs
Fractaltribe presents Fractal Fest 2014
August 8-10, 2014
Northeast Kingdom, Vermont, USA
Event Link: www.facebook.com/events/1412728122328905
Timesphere: A Fractalfest Decompression Oct 24—>
www.facebook.com/events/1543018839259549
Photos by Kyle Rober
KyleRober7@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/thefractaltribenetwork
www.vimeo.com/fractaltribenetwork
: An audibly visual tribadelic experience.
: An exquisite mix of art, music, and food.
: A growing family.
_________________________________
The Concept:
As a culture, we have found ourselves entwined with the exponential growth of technology. Our everyday lives are entangled with the necessity for electronic machines, digital devices, chiming alerts, charging ports, LED screens and high speed connectivity.
This summer, we are extending the invitation for you to come unplug with us.
For three days and two nights, we will power down the communication devices and engage in conversation without texting. We will eat meals by the fire and connect socially without the social network. We will appreciate nature in its true form: up close and personal, without the pixels.
We welcome you to our tribal village.
_________________________________
The Intent:
Our intention as a Tribe is to provide you with an experience from which you can take inspiration and knowledge back into your everyday lives and create a better world for yourself and those around you
_______________________________________
The Atmosphere:
-Immersive decoration installation by Fractaltribe
-Visuals by Levitation Theory
-Sound by Sonic Beating
-Acoustic Jam Session hosted by YOU. Bring your drums, noise creators and music makers!
-Community meal served by Fractaltribe Saturday night and Sunday morning.
-Sustainability workshop by Ben Vilner
*Hands-on group workshop with full interaction on creating your own vegetable/fruit raised-garden - planning, sun exposure, planting, watering, and maintaining a healthy crop. Plan to get your hands DIRTy as we install a garden bed on site.
*The vital and importance of a rain collecting/harvesting roof systems, which was installed on site - a walk through the installations will be conducted with questions and answers.
*Cob stomping and structure fabrication hosted by Ben Vilner: a participatory community creation by YOU
_________________________________
Workshops Schedule:
Saturday
915-1015 Yoga w. Hannah Tosi / Puffer Dome
1015-1115am Meditation @ Pufferdome
1115-1245pm Cob Structure build @ Fractal Stage
12:00pm “Kusudama: a Portal into the Subtle World”
1245-145pm Hooping w. Lollihoops @ tea Lounge
145-245 Nick Joyce @ Tea Lounge
245-345 Rainwater Collection w. Ben Vilner @ Fractal Stage
345-445 Knots w. Topher Mira @ Tea Lounge
445-545 Raised Garden Beds w. Ben Vilner @ Fractal Stage
545-645 Community Dinner
Sunday:
900-1000am Community Breakfast
10-11am Yoga w. Hannah Tosi / Puffer Dome
130-230pm Cob Stomping pt. 2 @ Fractal Stage
230-4 Raised Garden Bed w. Ben Vilner @ Fractal Stage
_________________________________
Past events:
Fractalfest 2014:
Album 1: www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.706734896065953.1073741...
Subculture Tribe of the Sun:
Fractal Fest 2013 :
flic.kr/s/aHsjMFE7Uz
flic.kr/s/aHsjVK7RM4
Award of Merit | Special Artist Division | Timbercrest Middle PTSA, Washington
I help the earth by recycling. I unplug to Save electricity, and I take 5 minute showers. I think others should help the earth because it's imperfect. My drawing shows how we can change the world to make it a better place.
If you take your time. Sit down and just listen and observe nature. Your spiritual tank will be refilled to full
Continuing with the music of the late 70's...'so unplug the juke box and do us all a favour...' I found these little fellows in my dad's garden yesterday, enjoying the daffodils.
The mod is pretty straight forward. Remove 4 screws at the bottom of the 430EX, unplug the 5 wire connector. Then I drill a tiny hole to stick the wire through, solder the wire to the right spots. And add double side tapes to secure the wire.
3) Remove the top 3 wires from the coil (back 3 cylinders) and unplug the signal connector. Now you will be able to move the coil out of the way. Remember to mark and make sure you get the correct wire back into the correct coil location (VERY important but also very easy to correctly do).
Unplug - balance - reconnect. Unter diesem Motto stand die erste "Reconnect" - realisiert von Offtime und simyo. Die Besucher der re:publica 14 konnten sich zu unserer hypervernetzten Welt austauschen, über die Vorteile vom gelegentlichem Abschalten sprechen, und uns und der Netzcommunity ihre Gedanken zum Thema on/off-line mitteilen. Diese hielten zwei Tage lang life in einem graphical recording fest!
Videodoku: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ugn0pil2Ti8
I kept forgetting to unplug my soldering iron when I was done with it.
So I built this 15 minute timer box - which will cut the power.
When I need to roll the router table away from the dust extraction connection, I just pull off the 4" hose using the slip-quick-connector, and unplug the connection to the dust extraction controller using this plug. Then the table is free to roll anywhere in the shop.
Do not lift the cover off any further than this! Unplug the cable from the power button before going any further. It's an awkward, recessed connector with three wires. Have a look at the "eMac Disassembly" set for the rest of the photos.
The tender is the only "incomplete" part of the project I have left, all it needs is stickers.
The tender barely holds a PF rechargeable battery, a PFxBrick, and a M Speaker. Unfortunately, there isn't an easily accessible way to unplug the tender from the engine for moving.
There is little doubt that the past few weeks have been a crazy and turbulent time for all of us. Orlando, gun issues, Brexit, economic uncertainty, it's been a lot for this planet to swallow all at once. At the end of this week, I feel incredibly overwhelmed and concerned about where we are going, and what lies ahead. I'm sure I'm not alone.
As we approach the weekend, I hope each and every one of you finds time to unplug, to reflect, and to visit nature this weekend. The outdoors is the perfect medication for an overwhelmed mind. God bless.
© 2016 Patrick Dirden Photography
All Rights Reserved.
Frustrated with vague connection errors and the inability to play against my friends over Nintendo's WiFi service I went out and purchased their USB Connector last night. After nearly lobotomizing my laptop to get the connector installed I have yet to feel as if I.m any better off. Let.s start at the top, shall we...
I had three main reasons for picking up the USB connector - them being:
1.I was getting pretty fed up with connection issues when attempting to visit friend's towns in Animal Crossing, or trying to put the pedal to the metal in Mario Kart. While Animal Crossing would spit out error messages pertaining to non-existent firewalls, Mario Kart would just keep trying and trying and trying and trying and trying. I figured the USB connector would be the way to go to eradicate both of these situations.
2.Since my wife and I both have a Nintendo DS I wanted us both to be able to play on-line at the same time. Now I admit, I didn't look into if I can make this happen with my wireless router, I just know I tried it and it didn't work. I saw the USB connector as an answer to this issue as well.
3.Lastly, I had visions of being able to tote the adapter around in my gadget bag, fire up my laptop anywhere I could get a WiFi signal and jump onto Nintendo's WiFi service. Now I know this last one is flawed as all get out (if you don't know why just keep reading), but at the time it sounded like an amazing prospect, and the USB connector was the key I needed to unlock this portable gaming possibility.
As of this writing the USB connector has yet to deliver on any of these. I am STILL unable to connect to a friend of mine from my current location ("It always works at home" _ Wang) yet able to connect with others no problem (both pre and post USB connector). Now I know what you're thinking, problem must be on his end right? Wrong! I am able to connect to him just fine from other WiFi hotspots - just not the one I spend 90% of my time at.
As far as being able to use more than one DS at a time with the USB connector, I have yet to try. The connector made such a mess of my laptop during the install I'm afraid to try. My genius moment was realizing that my laptop's WiFi adapter and the USB connector do not play well with each other. No biggie, just disable my laptop's adapter, plug into to a LAN and the USB connector sings like a bird. Problem is, when I want to undo this. I shut down the Nintendo Software, remove the USB connector, unplug the LAN connection and enable my laptop's adapter. Then, I wait... and wait and wait and wait. If I'm lucky my laptop will pick up a pitiful signal (I'm about 3 feet from the router). If I'm not lucky the adapter will sputter and die, and nothing I can do will bring it back to life. Try and shutdown, and my poor laptop just dies at a blue screen until I hold in the power button to end its life. Fun, huh?
I've tried several times to figure out a workable way around this - and regardless of the variation, the main theme plays out like this: turn laptop on - laptop WiFi is keen, use USB connector - Nintendo WiFi is keen turn off USB connector off - laptop WiFi is mutated to a unrecognizable form. Reboot and repeat as necessary.
I installed the USB connector on my desktop computer, and the damn thing just sailed on through the installation and fired up without a hitch. Still couldn't get connected to my buddy, but at least I didn't murder another computer in the process of trying. I was going to return the USB connector, but I think I'll keep it at this point, and install it for anyone who pisses me off enough.
I called Nintendo's WiFi hotline, and while Lisa was pleasant and sounded like she generally wanted to help, she had no documentation or information pertaining to my issues. She offered to have a specialist call me back, but I told her I'd rather take my chances with add / remove programs.
I'm debating on throwing together a dedicated Nintendo WiFi box at home with a spare PC I have lying around, but I think I'll hold off until we buy our new house.
Anyone else experience anything similar with Nintendo's little USB dongle of death? For the record and you techie types - my laptop is an IBM T42p with an Intel® PRO / Wireless 2200BG adapter.
Forgot to address #3 from my list - my laptop's wireless adapter interferes with the USB connector, so it must be off in order to use it. I guess I can still use it anywhere I can physically plug my laptop in, but that narrows the playing field quite a bit.
Timesphere: A Fractalfest Decompression Oct 24—>
www.facebook.com/events/1543018839259549
Hi-Res Photos: flic.kr/s/aHsk1ipzy2
Full FB album: www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.695794893826620.1073741...
Fractaltribe presents Fractal Fest 2014
August 8-10, 2014
Northeast Kingdom, Vermont, USA
Event Link: www.facebook.com/events/1412728122328905
Photos by Kyle Rober
KyleRober7@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/thefractaltribenetwork
www.vimeo.com/fractaltribenetwork
: An audibly visual tribadelic experience.
: An exquisite mix of art, music, and food.
: A growing family.
_________________________________
The Concept:
As a culture, we have found ourselves entwined with the exponential growth of technology. Our everyday lives are entangled with the necessity for electronic machines, digital devices, chiming alerts, charging ports, LED screens and high speed connectivity.
This summer, we are extending the invitation for you to come unplug with us.
For three days and two nights, we will power down the communication devices and engage in conversation without texting. We will eat meals by the fire and connect socially without the social network. We will appreciate nature in its true form: up close and personal, without the pixels.
We welcome you to our tribal village.
_________________________________
The Intent:
Our intention as a Tribe is to provide you with an experience from which you can take inspiration and knowledge back into your everyday lives and create a better world for yourself and those around you
_______________________________________
The Atmosphere:
-Immersive decoration installation by Fractaltribe
-Visuals by Levitation Theory
-Sound by Sonic Beating
-Acoustic Jam Session hosted by YOU. Bring your drums, noise creators and music makers!
-Community meal served by Fractaltribe Saturday night and Sunday morning.
-Sustainability workshop by Ben Vilner
*Hands-on group workshop with full interaction on creating your own vegetable/fruit raised-garden - planning, sun exposure, planting, watering, and maintaining a healthy crop. Plan to get your hands DIRTy as we install a garden bed on site.
*The vital and importance of a rain collecting/harvesting roof systems, which was installed on site - a walk through the installations will be conducted with questions and answers.
*Cob stomping and structure fabrication hosted by Ben Vilner: a participatory community creation by YOU
_________________________________
Workshops Schedule:
Saturday
915-1015 Yoga w. Hannah Tosi / Puffer Dome
1015-1115am Meditation @ Pufferdome
1115-1245pm Cob Structure build @ Fractal Stage
12:00pm “Kusudama: a Portal into the Subtle World”
1245-145pm Hooping w. Lollihoops @ tea Lounge
145-245 Nick Joyce @ Tea Lounge
245-345 Rainwater Collection w. Ben Vilner @ Fractal Stage
345-445 Knots w. Topher Mira @ Tea Lounge
445-545 Raised Garden Beds w. Ben Vilner @ Fractal Stage
545-645 Community Dinner
Sunday:
900-1000am Community Breakfast
10-11am Yoga w. Hannah Tosi / Puffer Dome
130-230pm Cob Stomping pt. 2 @ Fractal Stage
230-4 Raised Garden Bed w. Ben Vilner @ Fractal Stage
_________________________________
Past events:
Fractalfest 2014:
Album 1: www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.706734896065953.1073741...
Subculture Tribe of the Sun:
flic.kr/s/aHsjWoyFbE
flic.kr/s/aHsjXtRQzX
Fractal Fest 2013 :
flic.kr/s/aHsjMFE7Uz
flic.kr/s/aHsjVK7RM4
I was tagged by ashley :)
and my sister took these of me.
so here are 16 facts about me... and i only have one other contact, so paul, get ready to get a message from me haha
1. My middle name is Blair, but I spell it as Blaire. The absence of an 'e' just irks me
2. I think I'm a hypochondriac... and I probably am for thinking that I am one.
3. I prefer DSLR cameras, but I have this strange camera that's kind of like a DSLR (without the interchangeable lenses) and kind of like a point-and-shoot (but not as small). It's pretty decent for the price, i just wish I knew how to take better pictures with it, seeing as i'm still toying around with it.
4. I have a Macbook but I really want a Macbook Pro. and not the new ones, the generation where the MBPs actually didn't look like the MBs. reason being is that I have 52.79gb of space left with only 7 months of me having it. and if I sell this on ebay, plus use the profits of my job (which I'll explain in the next fact thingy), i'll prolly have enough.
5. I work at an ice rink helping little kids learn to skate in the skating school. it's pretty fun. i only work 6 hours a week, but it fits in perfectly with choir practices, flute lessons, Peace Project meetings, buildOn meetings, and the little space i have for homework. haha. although I only get paid once a month :(
6. I complain A LOT.
7. I also procrastinate A LOT.
8. I've been playing the flute for five years. I guess i'm pretty good at it. I love it. Ive had three flutes haha but I just sold one on ebay, so now I have an Amadeus AF700 for my classical playing and a Gemeinhardt student flute (forgot what model it is haha) that I use for band. one of my New Year's resolutions was to practice every day for at least an hour so i can actually get into a college based on my audition because my grades are pretty bad (well, to my mom's standards at least. i have a 3.2). playing open holed is pretty hard tho :/ especially the low register.
9. I'm really clumsy. I've broken my pinky when I was in 2nd grade, but im surprised I've never broken anything else. (come to think of it, I think i broke my toe a couple months ago, but i never went to the doctors since it 'can't be fixed.' it still hurts). I drop EVERYTHING and have broken phones, ipods, cameras (well, they sucked anyway haha). I'm trying to be more careful about my things, as I'm gonna sell my camera, iPod, and computer and get a Macbook Pro, an iPhone, and probably a D80 or D60.
10. I don't lie, with the exception of little white lies to ward off people i dont like haha. Abstaining from lying was my New Year's resolution from 2008, and i stuck with it, because seeing people lie about stuff is a huge pet peeve of mine. along with when people chomp on their ice
11. I love animals. My dog is great. he's just REALLY mean to people, and when i say mean, i mean it (no pun intended :P). People are afraid to come to my house anymore, and when the do, into a secluded locked room he goes. When i have my own house, I want a chinchilla, a guinea pig and an adopted mixed breed dog. I'm not too fond of cats though
12. I've been around the same height, weight, and shoe size since 6th grade (i'm now in 11th grade hahaha). the only thing that's changed really is my vision, which unfortunately, has gotten worse. I suck at putting contacts in and i despise wearing my glasses, so Im getting lasik done when I'm 17 *hopefully*
13. Not many people know their neighbors. Im happy to say I do. I live on a cul-de-sac which everyone thinks its a private street because we have some dude make a fancy sign instead of the regular street signs. but it's public. it has about 50 houses, most of them were built in the 50s. I know maybe about 80% of the people who live here, and about half of that 80% i can trust for rides to my job, or stay there if i get locked out of my house haha
14. I'm terrified of riding on planes and roller coasters. and heights in general. i almost fell out of a roller coaster a few years ago because the restraint kept popping up.
15. I'm trying to reduce my footprint on the earth, figuratively speaking of course (I don't weight that much ahha). I turn off lights when I'm not in the room or if its light outside, i use that natural sunlight. I unplug stuff I'm not using. I recycle :D the only thing i need to work on is taking shorter showers, because mine are usually 20 - 30 minutes :P
16. I write a lot :o
Not my usual style of music, but i heard a tid bit from a Bacardi commercial and the part i heard got me to search for it on the internet...lol. It is fun and you should look.
While driving home from work, several ideas for pictures came to mind, so i feel like i am climbing out of my rut....thank God.
Side note: I have decided to watermark images. Lately i have been hearing about images getting stolen and put up on other peoples websites. Not that i am worried that it will happen to me...but better to be safe than sorry.
Happy Hump Day!
~Daylight by Matt & Kim
we cut the legs off of our pants
threw our shoes into the ocean
sit back and wave through the daylight
sit back and wave through the daylight
slip and slide on subway grates
these shoes are poor mans ice skates
fall through like change in the daylight
fall through like change in the daylight
i miss yellow lines in my roads
some color on monochrome
maybe i’ll paint them in myself
maybe i’ll paint them in myself
these sidewalks liquid then stone
building walls and an old pay phone
it rings like all through the daylight
it rings like all through the daylight
chorus
and in the daylight we can hitchhike to maine
i hope that someday i’ll see without these frames
and in the daylight i don’t pick up my phone
cause in the daylight anywhere feels like home
I have five clocks in my life
and only one has the time right
i’ll just unplug it for today
ill just unplug it for today
open hydrant rolled down windows
this car might make a good old boat
and float down grand street in daylight
and float down grand street in daylight
and with just half of a sunburn
new yellow lines that i earned
step back and here comes the night time
step back and here comes the night time
chorus
and in the daylight we can hitchhike to maine
i hope that someday i’ll see without these frames
and in the daylight i don’t pick up my phone
cause in the daylight anywhere feels like home
Looks like someone forgot to unplug the engine heater lead from their
car, and it finally came unstuck!
This plug top was wired incorrectly with reverse polarity.
Not particularly uncommon, however, it still had 4 tags attached from previous companies who had tested and passed it over the last few years. You don't need fancy test equipment to see that this lead fails, you just need to unplug it look.
There were two of these at this site.
Chui, is Swahili for leopard. We call him our miracle cat. Back when we first got our Bengals we decided that since we had a pair it would be fun to let them mate and have a litter of kittens. Thought it would be a good way to get several more "free" Bengals...... I figured mating would come naturally to them. They are cats after all! Well, it didn't. Shawnee couldn't seem to quite figure it out and Tawny wasn't really helping. So, one day I decided if this was ever going to happen they needed some help. By lifting Tawny's rear hind end up and pushing Shawnee's rear end down they finally connected. Probably more then you wanted to know. ;-) Anyway, pretty soon we could tell that Tawny was pregnant. I had a trip to Australia planned about the time she was due. She had them about 3 days before I left. Jan, stayed home from work to be with her that day. As it turned out Tawny had 4 kittens. But, 3 of them were stillborn. Chui, was the last and Jan some how managed to get him breathing. That was the first miracle. Tawny rejected him and didn't want anything to do with him. So, no mothers milk. I left for Australia and was gone about a month. Jan, took over feeding Chui every couple of hours. It was in late November. She would put him in an Igloo Cooler (insulated) with a small blanket and take him into work with her. Surprisingly her boss was fine with her doing this. Chui, got pretty bad diarrhea from the kitten formula she was using, but, he seemed to be coming along fine other then that. I got back from my trip and of course wanted to see the little guy. He was really cute. Jan, handed him to me and just after receiving him he had an accident. Got me good! All down the front of my shirt! He soon was eating more solid food and the diarrhea was pretty much a thing of the past. Then Chui some how scratched himself by his eye. Figured it happened when scratching an itch with his hind foot. But, since he didn't have much of an immune system (no, mothers milk) it did get infected. The next morning his head was swollen up like a ballon. So, off to the vets with our "free" cat. Because of his diarrhea problem he already had been to the vets. It was a really bad infection. They kept him during the day, but, we had to take him to Pet Emergency for the night. They didn't know if he would make it. Lots of antibiotics, prayers and around $1100.00 later he was fine. Our "free" cat! ;-) That was the second miracle!
Things were going along great. Chui, was doing fine. Then one day I decided to go home from work to get something. Thing is I never go home during the day. I came up the stairs and Chui was laying there at the top. Looked okay, but, didn't get up and come to see me. I got what I needed and as I was leaving decided to check him over as he still hadn't moved. At first I couldn't find any problem. But, he just seemed so listless. Then I noticed a spot on his lower lip. It had been burned. I went and checked the few electrical cords that were plugged in. One had been chewed on. We rushed him to the vets. They took x-rays and found that his lungs were nearly full of fluid. Our vet came back in and told us that she didn't see any hope for him and that we should let her put him down. Jan, said okay if that's what needs to be done. I looked at the vet and said, NO! he will be okay. I had been praying for him and some how just knew it wasn't his time. They put a shunt in his leg and we tried giving him the antibiotics every 4 hours. But, after waking up at 1am and injecting myself with the needle, while trying to get the needle into the shunt as he fought Jan while she held him, we decided that wasn't going to work. So, same routine as before. Our vets during the day and Pet Emergency during the night. He is a very strong cat. After, several weeks of the best care and $1400.00 later (Our "free" cat!) he got better and was fine. This was the third miracle! Also, since then we don't leave any electrical cords plugged in if we are not using them. Watch TV plug it in. Program over unplug the TV, etc.
Then in October, 2008 we noticed Chui's nose was bleeding a little. We kept an eye on it and some days it was fine, other days just a little bloody crust. Then his eye started to swell shut. Chui hates going to the vets. Chui at that time weighted 28 pounds. Solid muscle. Normally he is a very, very gentle cat. But, go get the cat carrier and he knows. A real terror! The vets know him well! So, we had hoped that he wouldn't have to go. But, with the swelling around the eye we decided to take him. They took x-rays and a tissue sample from inside his nose. They had to sedate him. We were at work when Jan got a phone call from our vet. When she came back to see me, she was crying. Chui, has cancer! They say they can't treat it. So, we took Chui back to the vets and started asking questions. Our vet is a top vet. He could see how badly this was affecting us. I said, there must be something we can do. This little guy is a survivor. I told him about the other times and all he had survived. We had changed vets. This one was closer then the one in Eagle River. I also, told him I was a firm believer in prayer and miracles. Finally, he said, we could try chemo therapy, but, he didn't think it would work with the cancer in the nose. We started the treatments. Chui, fought them. They would have to put him under for each treatment. The swelling started going down. His nose stopped bleeding. But, the downside was how bad it was affecting him. I was leaving for Australia again in February. Each trip to the vets was chaos. I am sure they dreaded it as much as we did. Jan, wouldn't be able to take him while I was gone. We talked to the vet about it. I told him we were going to leave it in God's hands while I was gone and that it would be fine. I know a lot of people were praying for him. Our prays were answered. That was the fourth miracle! Our "free" cat. The chemo and exams were around $2400.00. Our vet just shakes his head when he see's Chui. Says, he wouldn't have believed it.
Then March 2010 we had a scare. Chui's, breathing got very rapid and shallow. I thought maybe pneumonia. So, back to the vets. X-rays showed his lungs were filling with fluid. Our vet said he was afraid the cancer had come back and invaded the lungs. They sent x-rays to a radiologist to read. He said, it was an allergic reaction. So, after a steroid injection he was fine. It was later in October that we found out that it was asthma. Steroid injections can help keep it in control. Chui, just turned 12. I hope he has many more years with us. He is a special cat. Loves to head butt, likes his belly scratched, likes to have water sprayed into his mouth from a spray bottle as a way to get a drink. Our "free" cat has been our most expensive cat, but, he has been worth every penny and more. Prayers are answered and miracles still do happen. :-)
PS - That pillow he is laying on is a queen size. Chui, weighed 28 pounds and that was solid muscle.
Camera Settings: f/6.7 - 1/60 - 24mm - ISO 200
Using a bounce flash.
Timesphere: A Fractalfest Decompression Oct 24—>
www.facebook.com/events/1543018839259549
Hi-Res Photos: flic.kr/s/aHsk1ipzy2
Full FB album: www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.695794893826620.1073741...
Fractaltribe presents Fractal Fest 2014
August 8-10, 2014
Northeast Kingdom, Vermont, USA
Event Link: www.facebook.com/events/1412728122328905
Photos by Kyle Rober
KyleRober7@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/thefractaltribenetwork
www.vimeo.com/fractaltribenetwork
: An audibly visual tribadelic experience.
: An exquisite mix of art, music, and food.
: A growing family.
_________________________________
The Concept:
As a culture, we have found ourselves entwined with the exponential growth of technology. Our everyday lives are entangled with the necessity for electronic machines, digital devices, chiming alerts, charging ports, LED screens and high speed connectivity.
This summer, we are extending the invitation for you to come unplug with us.
For three days and two nights, we will power down the communication devices and engage in conversation without texting. We will eat meals by the fire and connect socially without the social network. We will appreciate nature in its true form: up close and personal, without the pixels.
We welcome you to our tribal village.
_________________________________
The Intent:
Our intention as a Tribe is to provide you with an experience from which you can take inspiration and knowledge back into your everyday lives and create a better world for yourself and those around you
_______________________________________
The Atmosphere:
-Immersive decoration installation by Fractaltribe
-Visuals by Levitation Theory
-Sound by Sonic Beating
-Acoustic Jam Session hosted by YOU. Bring your drums, noise creators and music makers!
-Community meal served by Fractaltribe Saturday night and Sunday morning.
-Sustainability workshop by Ben Vilner
*Hands-on group workshop with full interaction on creating your own vegetable/fruit raised-garden - planning, sun exposure, planting, watering, and maintaining a healthy crop. Plan to get your hands DIRTy as we install a garden bed on site.
*The vital and importance of a rain collecting/harvesting roof systems, which was installed on site - a walk through the installations will be conducted with questions and answers.
*Cob stomping and structure fabrication hosted by Ben Vilner: a participatory community creation by YOU
_________________________________
Workshops Schedule:
Saturday
915-1015 Yoga w. Hannah Tosi / Puffer Dome
1015-1115am Meditation @ Pufferdome
1115-1245pm Cob Structure build @ Fractal Stage
12:00pm “Kusudama: a Portal into the Subtle World”
1245-145pm Hooping w. Lollihoops @ tea Lounge
145-245 Nick Joyce @ Tea Lounge
245-345 Rainwater Collection w. Ben Vilner @ Fractal Stage
345-445 Knots w. Topher Mira @ Tea Lounge
445-545 Raised Garden Beds w. Ben Vilner @ Fractal Stage
545-645 Community Dinner
Sunday:
900-1000am Community Breakfast
10-11am Yoga w. Hannah Tosi / Puffer Dome
130-230pm Cob Stomping pt. 2 @ Fractal Stage
230-4 Raised Garden Bed w. Ben Vilner @ Fractal Stage
_________________________________
Past events:
Fractalfest 2014:
Album 1: www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.706734896065953.1073741...
Subculture Tribe of the Sun:
Fractal Fest 2013 :
flic.kr/s/aHsjMFE7Uz
flic.kr/s/aHsjVK7RM4
Press Release
September 24, 2011
Reference: Mark Cervantes
*HUNDREDS JOINS “MOVING PLANET “CLIMATE ACTION IN ROSARIO, CAVITE,
PHILIPPINES
*
Amidst signs of an early morning downpour, around 500 people from all walks
of life still converged in-front of the Municipal Hall of Rosario, Cavite to
join the 2011 Moving Planet climate action.
Municipal and barangay government officials and personnel together with
various schools and civic organizations went to the streets on foot and on
their bikes to show their solidarity to the global call to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions to 350 parts per million (ppm) to mitigate the impacts of
global warming and climate change.
Before reaching La Isla Bonita de Salinas beach where the Moving Planet and
350 human formation will be conducted, the participants walked and bike for
about 2 kilometers carrying paper windmills, 350 banners, and climate
posters while others shouted some chants about climate change.
Upon reaching the beach, a wave of people in different colors signifies that
climate action is everyone’s moral responsibility and concern regardless of
creed, religion and social status.
Michael Giongco, head of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Office (MDRRMO) of Rosario, in his speech, asserts that everyone
just walked and used their bikes in going to the beach as a manifestation of
the simple action to reduce everyone’s carbon footprint. He added that the
Municipality of Rosario, together with the rest of the world supports the
global call to reduce GhG to 350ppm to mitigate climate change. He also
hopes that the said event will be start of a long term commitment of
everyone to act on climate change.
Mayor Jose Ricrafente, in his solidarity message congratulates the people of
Rosario for the successful Moving Planet event. He said that climate action
also means putting significance in protecting the environment which is of
vital importance to the survival of the people of Rosario. He shared that
the very beach where the Moving Planet and 350 human formation was held is a
living testimony of the commitment of his leadership in environmental
protection. He further shared that the local government unit has poured a
lot of effort to put an end to illegal fishing activities in the coastal
areas of Rosario.
The 2011 Moving Planet was then read by Ms. Janah Araracap, SK Chair of
Barangay Silangan 1. She expressed that climate change is bringing permanent
changes to our lives that the immediate effects that worsen natural hazard
events must be managed with proper preparedness and response. She added that
the more permanent changes require more massive actions, not just from
government, but from all sectors in society; including all of us. The
declaration also appeals to the people of Rosario and the world to change
“lifestyle” as a simple solution to mitigate climate change. Ms. Araracap
mentioned simple actions such as change of consumerist lifestyle, reduction
or zero use of plastics, promote the practice of walking and biking as mode
of transportation, switch off and unplug of electrical devices, and others.
She also highlights that the people of Rosario supports the current
Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction (CMDRR) and Climate Change
Adaptation project that is being implemented in Rosario, Cavite that is
spearheaded by the International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR)
and funded by the United Methodist Committee On Relief (UMCOR). Finally, the
declaration emphasized on the basic rights of the people to a healthy
environment and free from disasters brought about by climate change.
The finale of the event was the 350 human formation wherein Mark Cervantes
of IIRR gave a quick background on the significance of 350 number in climate
change issue.
The Moving Planet 2011 event in Rosario was participated by the following
organization, schools and individual: Municipal Local Government of Rosario,
Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, Cavite State
University, Sapa National High School, Bagbag National High School, Bayan
Muna, Nagkakaisang Kabataan sa Rosario, Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary
Divers, Seaborne, Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire, Rosario Radio
Group, Barangay Health Workers, Rosario Bikers Association, Lingkod Bayan,
Association of Barangay Captains.
Staff and family members of IIRR and volunteers of the United Committee On
Relief (UMCOR) also joined the event wherein UMCOR provided free brewed
coffee to the participants.
--
Mark A. Cervantes, MA-CRS (c), CERT, Sphere
Program Specialist
Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation
Regional Center for Asia
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction
Y.C. James Yen Center, Silang, Cavite, Philippines 4118
Tel/Fax: (63-46) 414-3216
E-mail: mark.cervantes@iirr.org
"As long as risk is not being reduced, achieving poverty reduction, social
equity improvement, and sustainable development maybe seriously
jeopardized."
5k pot for proportional pan - just had to unplug and remove the old lever unit then cut off one of the plugs and solder it to the 5k pot mounted on UPVC plastic and plug it back in.
Tilt lever - cut shorter, action stiffened by bending the friction spring and range limited by a slotted cover. This means it can't be bumped easily and tilts from straight ahead to straight down.
Tricaster has just died with a blue screen of death, Leo unplugs the cameras and everything from it.
Picture taken by Chris Marquardt at the TWiT Cottage during an involuntary break while live on Leo Laporte's TWiT Live TV
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Launching and operating your very own restaurant is not exactly the same thing as starting your home business from your kitchen table where you invest a couple of thousand dollars and initially work a few hours a day. No matter how small your restaurant is, you have probably invested many thousands of dollars in your restaurant business. A significant portion of the investment is allocated to the acquisition of restaurant equipment. Since commercial kitchen equipment is expensive, you need to take additional care to ensure that it keeps humming at all times and never breaks down when your restaurant is brimming beyond capacity with a waiting line that extends far into the parking lot. Here are a few proactive steps you can take to keep your cash registers clinking even when there is standing room only space at your restaurant.
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Electric Appliances at your Food Service Facility
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Your kitchen is the center of your restaurant universe and not your dining room as most restaurateurs like to believe. Keeping your kitchen items clean and well maintained is your first ticket to successful restaurant ownership. While most of what we have said here applies to all the other types of food service operations such as college cafeterias, school lunch programs, hotels, resorts and even golf clubs, restaurants come first to mind not only because there are almost a million restaurants in the US but also because restaurants experience the maximum amount of customer traffic, more than any other food service facility. So follow the manufacturer’s instructions, standard practices and your personal instinct and watch how well your business performs not just in the future but also in the present.
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