"Star Trek fans are doctors, lawyers, politicians, coders, engineers, artists, and athletes. They are everywhere, and they are legion. Recognizing each other by their clothes, jewelry, bags, and bumper stickers, they greet each other with a lift of an eyebrow, and a traditional Vulcan salute, answering "Peace and Long Life" with the venerated "Live Long, and Prosper." Once shunted into the back-alleys of fandom, Star Trek fans are now coming out of the woodwork, wearing their pride openly and declaring to the world, "I'm a Trekkie. You'll have to deal with it." And you don't have to pilot a starship to be a Star Trek fan! You can trade in your warp nacelles for two wheels, and hit the dusty streets and trails of planet Earth. Our new bicycle Jersey is made of space-age ultra-dry micro fiber, which wicks away moisture and repels odor."
- c.a.j.
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"If you're the type of geek who isn't allergic to sunshine, read on! What do you like to do at the beach? We're always up for some swimming if the water is warm enough, followed by a long walk, maybe collecting some shells, throwing frisbees for the dogs... but this product is going to revolutionize our beach trips. The Giant Inflatable Beach Ball takes a lot of hot air to fill, so we recommend using an electronic air pump lest you hyperventilate and pass out. It weighs a whopping fourteen pounds and has a ten-foot diameter when fully inflated. Roll it down the shore and mow down those annoying kids (their parents aren't watching anyway!), play the most epic game of beach ball volleyball ever, or throw it in the ocean and watch it float away into the sunset."
- c.a.j.
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I think I have a monitor that's trying to die. Well, it certainly wants me to kill it. I have two monitor system and the secondary monitor flashes ghost images of what's on the screen but out of position/sync. If I run the monitor by itself, it's fine. I've swapped cables and DVI ports on the video card but the only things that stays the - cont -
the same is the monitor flicker/ghosting. They're pretty old Dell S2209Ws so it might just be time for it to go. I've updated the video driver (AMD HD 6770) as well. I even ran the Dell Diagnostics for video performance which ran fine, no problems detected in the video hardware.
- c.a.j.
What's so frustrating is that the monitor works just fine on it's own. So I think the video card is possibly having issues supporting two monitors after doing fine for a couple years. HOWEVER, swapping the DVI ports *should* have transferred the issue to the other monitor, right?
- c.a.j.
Anyone have any recommended diagnostic apps?
- c.a.j.
And I'm back thinking it's something with the video card/drivers because the issues happens repeatably when mousing over links. Let's restart and see what happens. (Not that I haven't already tried it before.)
- c.a.j.
BUT IT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN I HAVE BOTH MONITORS HOOKED UP. <sigh>
- c.a.j.
Complete removal of all AMD drivers has fixed the issue. (Well, not counting the drivers in Win 7.) Please go about your normal Sunday morning/afternoon/evening activities.
- c.a.j.
"It's a computer strapped to a user's face at all times while called revolutionary and technologically savvy by its creators. But in the rest of the world, Google Glass is being compared to the pocket protector, the Bluetooth and even the Segway - in other words the epitomes of dorkiness."
- c.a.j.
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I swear somedays I want start reporting emails as spam if they don't have a single click unsubscribe. I don't want to log in just to stop hearing from you. <sigh>
"Sometimes it's not easy to know what to wear on your run. Our handy tool takes the guesswork out of it. Simply enter a few details, and we'll make sure you're all set for your run"
- c.a.j.
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"We offer a delicious caffeinated candy powder called Nixie Tubes. This kit does not contain anything edible. Seriously, don't eat any of this stuff, it will probably kill you. Real nixie tubes are the "LEDs" of yesteryear. They proudly displayed their digits on scientific equipment, voltmeters, counters, and control panels. While they're no longer in production, we've managed to scrounge up some limited edition DIY sets that let you build your own Nixie Tube Thermometer. You'll need a few skillz to put it together, but if you can wield a soldering iron and read a schematic, you're in business. You could also use the parts to hack together something completely different. If you do, be sure to send us an email about it and a photo of what monstrosity of awesomesauce you created. We'd love to see it."
- c.a.j.
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I can tell this is one of those days where I will learn patience by being tested for it. Terrible sleep and thin coverage on shifts is gonna make it a long day. Hello Monday you bastard.
Kittens probably shouldn't be in my Anger Sphere this morning.
- c.a.j.
Oh what a tangled web I weave for myself. I don't do as well as I could because I don't give my best effort. I don't give my best effort because I know I won't do well. What a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad cycle I've gotten into. #FFtherapy (There's also some short term reward versus long term payoff imbalance happening as well.)
"LEM Products 606 5 Pound Stainless Steel Vertical Sausage Stuffer has a stainless steel base and cylinder and all metal gears. Clamp the stuffer to a table or counter top and crank out perfect sausage every time. Comes with 3 stuffing tubes: 1/2", 3/4", and 1". Cylinder removes for easy filling and cleaning. Air valve release pushes air out of the top instead of into the casing."
- c.a.j.
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Sometimes you don't wanna know how stuff is made. :)
- c.a.j.
I wish I enjoyed getting things done as much as I do putting them off. It doesn't seem like procrastination but something else. I have to write a couple short essays tomorrow since...well, they're due tomorrow. I could have done one or both today (or earlier this week) but put them off. I really don't have a good answer why I do it. #FFtherapy
If you'll grade my papers, I'll write your essays ;)
- adf
I have the same problem. Although I can't say I *enjoy* putting them off. I just have this penchant for putting off unpleasant tasks even though I know they will just make those tasks more unpleasant. It defies logic.
- Spidra Webster
Why yes, body, 6:30 AM *is* sleeping for you on the weekend. I think my brain would like that to be later tomorrow, please. Otherwise, good morning to you all. Or y'all, if appropriate for your locale.
I can't believe how amazingly annoyed I am that the Instant Upload feature of Google+ is apparently NOT NEARLY instant. I want the pictures I just took earlier to upload NOW. <sigh>