Tuesday, June 29, 2004
DRS: SN 2003(6), Media Advertising and Cooperative Direct Mail Advertising
DRS: SN 2003(6), Media Advertising and Cooperative Direct Mail Advertising: "SN 2003(6) Media Advertising and Cooperative Direct Mail AdvertisingPurpose: This Special Notice discusses the repeal of the exclusion for media advertising and cooperative"
DRS: TSSN-30, Sales And Use Taxes On Advertising And Public Relations Services
DRS: TSSN-30, Sales And Use Taxes On Advertising And Public Relations Services: "This TSSN is modified and superseded in part by Ruling 95-7; obsoleted in part by PS 95(4) and SN 2003(6); cited in Rulings 91-18, 92-1, 92-3, 93-8 TSSN-30Sales and Use Taxes on Adve"
DRS: Ruling 92-3, Sales and Use Taxes: Advertising; Public Relations
DRS: Ruling 92-3, Sales and Use Taxes: Advertising; Public Relations: "STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SERVICES Ruling 92-3 Sales and Use Taxes Advertising ServicesBusiness Public Relations Services"
Monday, June 28, 2004
Friday, June 25, 2004
SnapStream - Products - Firefly PC Remote
SnapStream - Products - Firefly PC Remote: "Use your computer for entertainment without touching the keyboard! * Create a great party mood playing MP3s directly from your PC* Connect a PC to your TV and watch TV shows recorde"
Build Your Own PVR :: Why Tivo When you can Freevo?
Build Your Own PVR :: Why Tivo When you can Freevo?: "Snapstream Announces Spotlight Firefly Remote Software Posted by: rampy on Friday, June 25, 2004 - 07:00 AM PVR NewsSnapStream Spotlight gives Firefly PC Remote users instant r"
Wednesday, June 23, 2004
Review: VIA EPIA M10000 mini-itx motherboard
Review: VIA EPIA M10000 mini-itx motherboard
VIA EPIA M10000 Mini-Itx Review
VIA EPIA M10000 Official Product Page
This mighty small all-in-one motherboard is certainly feature rich, but is it powerful enough to be an HTPC/PVR? Read on…
VIA EPIA M10000 Mini-Itx Review
VIA EPIA M10000 Official Product Page
This mighty small all-in-one motherboard is certainly feature rich, but is it powerful enough to be an HTPC/PVR? Read on…
Random Abstract - 06/23/2004: "Tech Fun"
Random Abstract - 06/23/2004: "Tech Fun": "ATI's HDTV Wonder - It Has Arrived
Very Cool!! Via my Brother.
Epson Stylus Photo R800 Inkjet Printer
Steves Digicams - Epson Stylus Photo R300M Printer
Gamestop.com - DOOM 3
Official launch date of August 3rd, 2004 confirmed
My brother has SnapStream and has been using it for several months.
Beyond TV 3
Requires:TV tuner card without Hardware encoding:
Pentium 4, Celeron or AMD Athlon at 1.4 Ghz and above
My card (AVerMedia AverTV Studio) is supported.
Firefly PC Remote
I am thinking of getting this system.
I can't mention PVR without mentioning Rampy's site.
Build Your Own PVR :: Why Tivo When you can Freevo?
Command & Conquer Generals: Ultimate Warfare Pack -Review
CNC Generals:Deluxe Edition $34.99
or
Command & Conquer: Generals $14.99
Command and Conquer Generals: Zero Hour Expansion Pack $14.99 "
Very Cool!! Via my Brother.
Epson Stylus Photo R800 Inkjet Printer
Steves Digicams - Epson Stylus Photo R300M Printer
Gamestop.com - DOOM 3
Official launch date of August 3rd, 2004 confirmed
My brother has SnapStream and has been using it for several months.
Beyond TV 3
Requires:TV tuner card without Hardware encoding:
Pentium 4, Celeron or AMD Athlon at 1.4 Ghz and above
My card (AVerMedia AverTV Studio) is supported.
Firefly PC Remote
I am thinking of getting this system.
I can't mention PVR without mentioning Rampy's site.
Build Your Own PVR :: Why Tivo When you can Freevo?
Command & Conquer Generals: Ultimate Warfare Pack -Review
CNC Generals:Deluxe Edition $34.99
or
Command & Conquer: Generals $14.99
Command and Conquer Generals: Zero Hour Expansion Pack $14.99 "
Tuesday, June 22, 2004
Working Hard, Hardly Working || kuro5hin.org
Working Hard, Hardly Working || kuro5hin.org: "Working Hard, Hardly Working (Culture)
By kitten
Tue Jun 15th, 2004 at 09:28:36 AM EST
Three years ago, I was working at a small company as the unofficial IT director / all-purpose computer bitch. I was laid off in early 2003, but to this day, the job presents me with difficulties; namely, that of telling prospective employers what I did, and for that matter, what the company itself did. I have virtually no idea what this company's function was, despite working there for over a year and a half, although I did learn how to spew an amazing amount of marketing jargon without thinking. As for my role there, it was essentially vast tracts of doing absolutely nothing, punctuated erratically by moments of panicking and crisis-defusion, usually involving something truly earth-shattering like the CEO not being able to print her email. When asked by interviewers 'What did your company do?' I am forced to mumble vaguaries about consulting and hope they leave the issue alone."
By kitten
Tue Jun 15th, 2004 at 09:28:36 AM EST
Three years ago, I was working at a small company as the unofficial IT director / all-purpose computer bitch. I was laid off in early 2003, but to this day, the job presents me with difficulties; namely, that of telling prospective employers what I did, and for that matter, what the company itself did. I have virtually no idea what this company's function was, despite working there for over a year and a half, although I did learn how to spew an amazing amount of marketing jargon without thinking. As for my role there, it was essentially vast tracts of doing absolutely nothing, punctuated erratically by moments of panicking and crisis-defusion, usually involving something truly earth-shattering like the CEO not being able to print her email. When asked by interviewers 'What did your company do?' I am forced to mumble vaguaries about consulting and hope they leave the issue alone."
Slashdot | ATi HDTV Tuner For The PC Arrives
Slashdot | ATi HDTV Tuner For The PC Arrives: "ATi HDTV Tuner For The PC Arrives
[ Television ]
[ Hardware ]
[ Media ]
Posted by CmdrTaco on Tuesday June 22, @12:09PM
from the more-pixels-please dept.
Chi-Energy writes 'ATi has released their new HDTV Tuner card for the PC today, which allows High Def broadcasts and cable content to be displayed on any PC monitor. It should be is especially impressive on some of the new fast response time flat panels that are on the market today. HotHardware has a full review and showcase of the product here. The good news is, with the supplied antenna, you can just grab local HDTV programming right out of the air for free!' "
[ Television ]
[ Hardware ]
[ Media ]
Posted by CmdrTaco on Tuesday June 22, @12:09PM
from the more-pixels-please dept.
Chi-Energy writes 'ATi has released their new HDTV Tuner card for the PC today, which allows High Def broadcasts and cable content to be displayed on any PC monitor. It should be is especially impressive on some of the new fast response time flat panels that are on the market today. HotHardware has a full review and showcase of the product here. The good news is, with the supplied antenna, you can just grab local HDTV programming right out of the air for free!' "
Slashdot | Boucher's Anti-DMCA Bill Gets High Profile Allies
Slashdot | Boucher's Anti-DMCA Bill Gets High Profile Allies: "Boucher's Anti-DMCA Bill Gets High Profile Allies
Posted by timothy on Tuesday June 22, @07:52AM
from the fair-is-fair dept.
Landaras writes 'News.com is reporting that a newly-formed alliance called the Personal Technology Freedom Coalition is throwing their support and lobbying efforts behind Rep. Rick Boucher's (D-Va) Digital Media Consumers' Rights Act. Members of the Personal Technology Freedom Coalition include Intel, Sun Microsystems, Verizon, SBC, Qwest, Gateway and BellSouth. The EFF and the American Library Association are also in support.' "
Posted by timothy on Tuesday June 22, @07:52AM
from the fair-is-fair dept.
Landaras writes 'News.com is reporting that a newly-formed alliance called the Personal Technology Freedom Coalition is throwing their support and lobbying efforts behind Rep. Rick Boucher's (D-Va) Digital Media Consumers' Rights Act. Members of the Personal Technology Freedom Coalition include Intel, Sun Microsystems, Verizon, SBC, Qwest, Gateway and BellSouth. The EFF and the American Library Association are also in support.' "
VAX: Vietnamese American Xposure Vote CHARLIE!
VAX: Vietnamese American Xposure About Us
One of my buddies from college has been out in California trying to make it as a screenwriter/actor/waiter. Anyways, he auditioned to be a host on this Vietnamese American Xposure show and they have an online poll to let the public pick their favorites.
Charlie says you can't miss him, just pick the Asian guy =) So screw November 2004 and Heinz vs Daddy's Oil Company, vote for Charlie... because lets face it waiting tables can suck pretty bad, and Charlie is an unique and exciting Asian man (any remember those foodTV commercials?)
One of my buddies from college has been out in California trying to make it as a screenwriter/actor/waiter. Anyways, he auditioned to be a host on this Vietnamese American Xposure show and they have an online poll to let the public pick their favorites.
Charlie says you can't miss him, just pick the Asian guy =) So screw November 2004 and Heinz vs Daddy's Oil Company, vote for Charlie... because lets face it waiting tables can suck pretty bad, and Charlie is an unique and exciting Asian man (any remember those foodTV commercials?)
Monday, June 21, 2004
CT Gov Rowland plans to resign tonight :: My Spin Zone :: When you cross a donkey and an elephant its bound to get ugly
CT Gov Rowland plans to resign tonight :: My Spin Zone :: When you cross a donkey and an elephant its bound to get ugly: "Connecticut Governor John Rowland plans to resign on Monday evening after months of uncertainty as the Republican battled corruption allegations and faced an impeachment probe, a political source said. Rowland planned to announce his resignation in a live television address at 6 pm. For those of you that don't know, Connecticut is the home base for www.myspinzone.net and our 'mother site' www.randomdrivel.com."
Build Your Own PVR :: Why Tivo When you can Freevo?
Build Your Own PVR :: Why Tivo When you can Freevo?: "Welcome to Build Your Own PVR!
This is a community driven discussion for building your own PVR / HTPC (think Tivo without a recurring $ub$cription). Anything from mini-itx, case modding, which video card, to which software package is most advanced is fair game.
The Discussion Forum is where all the action is, but News, Reviews, FAQs, and Cool PVR Links ( like planetjay's pvr ) will reside out here on the 'main' page. Happy building! "
This is a community driven discussion for building your own PVR / HTPC (think Tivo without a recurring $ub$cription). Anything from mini-itx, case modding, which video card, to which software package is most advanced is fair game.
The Discussion Forum is where all the action is, but News, Reviews, FAQs, and Cool PVR Links ( like planetjay's pvr ) will reside out here on the 'main' page. Happy building! "
Making Connections in Hartford
Making Connections in Hartford: "Welcome to the Making Connections inHartford website. We will be adding more content soon.
About Making Connections:
A mission to strengthen families and tranform neighborhoods. Started a few years ago as a pilot project, the Making Connections initiative of the Annie E. Casey Foundation now comprises a network of 22 cities across the country. The initiative's 'Making Connections' name relates to our two primary goals:
To create an ongoing learning environment that connects people nationwide who are working to strengthen families in neighborhoods isolated from the economic mainstream
To connect individual families and neightborhoods with disadvantage children to the economic opportunities, social networks and institutional supports in their communities that can improve their circumstances. "
About Making Connections:
A mission to strengthen families and tranform neighborhoods. Started a few years ago as a pilot project, the Making Connections initiative of the Annie E. Casey Foundation now comprises a network of 22 cities across the country. The initiative's 'Making Connections' name relates to our two primary goals:
To create an ongoing learning environment that connects people nationwide who are working to strengthen families in neighborhoods isolated from the economic mainstream
To connect individual families and neightborhoods with disadvantage children to the economic opportunities, social networks and institutional supports in their communities that can improve their circumstances. "
Sunday, June 20, 2004
TV Tuners For The PC: Internal Or External
slashdot article TV Tuners For The PC: Internal Or External
Friday, June 18, 2004
: "Microsoft Research DRM talk
Cory Doctorow
cory@eff.org
June 17, 2004
This talk was originally given to Microsoft's Research Group
and other interested parties from within the company at their
Redmond offices on June 17, 2004."
Cory Doctorow
cory@eff.org
June 17, 2004
This talk was originally given to Microsoft's Research Group
and other interested parties from within the company at their
Redmond offices on June 17, 2004."
Thursday, June 17, 2004
Slashdot | The Sound of Your Firewall
Slashdot | The Sound of Your Firewall: "upside writes 'It had to be done. Once The Spinning Cube of Potential Doom gave us a 3D visualization of a firewall, someone was bound to ask themselves 'What does your firewall sound like?'.' "
Sony to ship new PSX models on 1 July | The Register
Sony to ship new PSX models on 1 July | The Register: "Sony to ship new PSX models on 1 July
By Tony Smith
Published Wednesday 16th June 2004 13:59 GMT
Sony will update its PSX personal video recorder/Playstation 2 combo device family on 1 July following the company's move to suspend production of the original models earlier this year.
The new models, the DESR-5100 and DESR-7100, offer the same storage capacity - 160GB and 250GB, respectively - as their predecessors, the DESR-5000 and DESR- 7000. What's changed is the introduction of a better graphical user interface and the ability to add DVD-style menus to content copied from the unit's hard drive to a DVD-R, DVD-RW or DVD+RW disc."
By Tony Smith
Published Wednesday 16th June 2004 13:59 GMT
Sony will update its PSX personal video recorder/Playstation 2 combo device family on 1 July following the company's move to suspend production of the original models earlier this year.
The new models, the DESR-5100 and DESR-7100, offer the same storage capacity - 160GB and 250GB, respectively - as their predecessors, the DESR-5000 and DESR- 7000. What's changed is the introduction of a better graphical user interface and the ability to add DVD-style menus to content copied from the unit's hard drive to a DVD-R, DVD-RW or DVD+RW disc."
Wednesday, June 16, 2004
Step aside TiVo, here comes Freevo - Jun. 8, 2004
Step aside TiVo, here comes Freevo - Jun. 8, 2004: "Step aside TiVo, here comes Freevo
PC upgrades and cheap -- or free -- software can turn your computer into a TiVo-like device.
June 8, 2004: 3:56 PM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Tired of TiVo's monthly fees and eager for even more control over their television programs, computer enthusiasts are building TV recording devices out of personal computers and new software packages. "
PC upgrades and cheap -- or free -- software can turn your computer into a TiVo-like device.
June 8, 2004: 3:56 PM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Tired of TiVo's monthly fees and eager for even more control over their television programs, computer enthusiasts are building TV recording devices out of personal computers and new software packages. "
MSNBC - Step aside TiVo, here comes Freevo
MSNBC - Step aside TiVo, here comes Freevo: "Step aside TiVo, here comes Freevo
Software to turn your PC into the ultimate TV recorder"
Software to turn your PC into the ultimate TV recorder"
PluggedIn: Step aside TiVo, here comes Freevo
PluggedIn: Step aside TiVo, here comes Freevo: "Reuters
PluggedIn: Step aside TiVo, here comes Freevo
Tuesday June 8, 1:19 pm ET
By Daniel Sorid
SAN FRANCISCO, June 8 (Reuters) - Tired of TiVo's monthly fees and eager for even more control over their television programs, computer enthusiasts are building TV recording devices out of personal computers and new software packages."
PluggedIn: Step aside TiVo, here comes Freevo
Tuesday June 8, 1:19 pm ET
By Daniel Sorid
SAN FRANCISCO, June 8 (Reuters) - Tired of TiVo's monthly fees and eager for even more control over their television programs, computer enthusiasts are building TV recording devices out of personal computers and new software packages."
Slashdot | SCO Announces Product Line Updates
Slashdot | SCO Announces Product Line Updates: "ArbiterOne writes 'Techworld has the story: SCO has unveiled their upcoming product plans, including a new release of UnixWare and a version for point-of-sale devices. Oddly enough, the article states that 'SCO's continuing Unix intellectual property lawsuits against IBM, Novell and others is apparently putting customers off.' I wonder how that could have happened?' "
Trunk Monkey Trunk Monkey :: Random Drivel :: All that is not fit to link to
Trunk Monkey Trunk Monkey :: Random Drivel :: All that is not fit to link to: "We featured Trunk Monkey over a year ago, but looks like it's resurging again as an internet meme because they've added more commercials from Suburban Auto World at TrunkMonkeyAd.com
funny stuff... everyone should have a monkey in their trunk, or at least some junk in there.. or uh.. nvr mind, I got nuttin.
I wonder what Phil thinks about this?"
funny stuff... everyone should have a monkey in their trunk, or at least some junk in there.. or uh.. nvr mind, I got nuttin.
I wonder what Phil thinks about this?"
Tuesday, June 15, 2004
Slashdot | DirecTV Extortion Program stopped by EFF
Slashdot | DirecTV Extortion Program stopped by EFF: "After several years of an Organized Extortion program DirecTV has been stopped by the EFF. As many of you may know DirecTV has been suing people who purchased card programers even if they had legitimate reasons for them. Many have settled to avoid legal issues. The problem was they had to prove innocence instead of DirecTV proving guilt. The only thing that DirecTV did was say they purchased the card programmer from a site that sold Satellite pirating equipment. Even though there are legitimate uses. Thanks to the EFF for stopping this horrible miscarriage of the legal system. '
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Blogger Knowledge
Blogger Knowledge
This Old Blog
How To Make Your Blog
More Linkable And Search Engine Friendly
This Old Blog
How To Make Your Blog
More Linkable And Search Engine Friendly
Monday, June 14, 2004
PVRblog in the New York Times! | PVRblog
PVRblog in the New York Times! | PVRblog: "James Fallows mentions PVRblog in his article about Google's AdSense!!!
Just as eBay connects each seller to a universe of potential buyers, AdSense connects each blogger and local Webmaster to 150,000 potential advertisers. The crucial point is that the blogger reaches those potential advertisers without having to hire a sales staff, prepare media kits or invest scarce time and money.
...
The operators of PVRBlog, which covers TiVo and related devices, have told a similar story. Even blogs dealing with political and social themes have received modest new revenue streams.
How cool is that?!?! One of my favorite writers mentions us in the NYTimes!!!
How Google Took the Work Out of Selling Advertising [nytimes.com]"
Just as eBay connects each seller to a universe of potential buyers, AdSense connects each blogger and local Webmaster to 150,000 potential advertisers. The crucial point is that the blogger reaches those potential advertisers without having to hire a sales staff, prepare media kits or invest scarce time and money.
...
The operators of PVRBlog, which covers TiVo and related devices, have told a similar story. Even blogs dealing with political and social themes have received modest new revenue streams.
How cool is that?!?! One of my favorite writers mentions us in the NYTimes!!!
How Google Took the Work Out of Selling Advertising [nytimes.com]"
E.Q.A. Corporation -- Engineered Quality Assurance
E.Q.A. Corporation -- Engineered Quality Assurance
Saturday, June 12, 2004
Wednesday, June 09, 2004
Step aside TiVo, here comes Freevo | PVRblog
Step aside TiVo, here comes Freevo | PVRblog: "Step aside TiVo, here comes Freevo
Reuters catches up with the homebrew PVR revolution with today's article 'Step aside TiVo, here comes Freevo.' It's a new overview of the home PC-based options, including Freevo, MythTV, Snapstream's BeyondTV, and Microsoft's Media Center. It also mentions the the Build Your Own PVR website.
Personally, although I've heard good things about MythTV and Freevo, unless you're fairly familiar with building your own PCs from scratch and running command-line tools, Snapstream's BeyondTV is the easiest way to dip your toe into the homebrew PVR pool. Microsoft's version is a non-option, as it can only be legally obtained when buying a new home theater PC, which typically runs $1200-1600."
Reuters catches up with the homebrew PVR revolution with today's article 'Step aside TiVo, here comes Freevo.' It's a new overview of the home PC-based options, including Freevo, MythTV, Snapstream's BeyondTV, and Microsoft's Media Center. It also mentions the the Build Your Own PVR website.
Personally, although I've heard good things about MythTV and Freevo, unless you're fairly familiar with building your own PCs from scratch and running command-line tools, Snapstream's BeyondTV is the easiest way to dip your toe into the homebrew PVR pool. Microsoft's version is a non-option, as it can only be legally obtained when buying a new home theater PC, which typically runs $1200-1600."
Tuesday, June 08, 2004
Slashdot | Linux PVRs Highlighted
Slashdot | Linux PVRs Highlighted: "foolinator writes 'Yahoo News is featuring an article highlighting TiVO alternatives. This includes MythTV (my favorite), Freevo, and even sites on how to start as a newbie. All of us who subscribe to the mailing lists be prepared to help out the newbies as Linux PVRs become more mainstream.'
"
"
Step aside TiVo, here comes Freevo
The Homebrew tivo/PVR site Build Your Own PVR was linked in a national Reuters article on the phenomenon
Step aside TiVo, here comes Freevo CNN MONEY
Step aside TiVo, here comes Freevo Yahoo News version
The Homebrew tivo/PVR site Build Your Own PVR was linked in a national Reuters article on the phenomenon
Step aside TiVo, here comes Freevo CNN MONEY
Step aside TiVo, here comes Freevo Yahoo News version
Friday, June 04, 2004
The HTPC Store: Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-250 MCE (OEM)
The HTPC Store: Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-250 MCE (OEM)
Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-250MCE (OEM)
[PVR-250MCE (OEM)] $99.00
(out of stock)
Click to enlarge
The WinTV-PVR-250MCE (OEM) is currently unavailable for resale. You might wish to check out the following alternative PVR cards:
Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-250 Model 980 (in stock)
Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-350 Model 990 (in stock)
Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-250MCE Model 975 (out of stock )
UGH!!! UGH!!!
Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-250MCE (OEM)
[PVR-250MCE (OEM)] $99.00
(out of stock)
Click to enlarge
The WinTV-PVR-250MCE (OEM) is currently unavailable for resale. You might wish to check out the following alternative PVR cards:
Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-250 Model 980 (in stock)
Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-350 Model 990 (in stock)
Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-250MCE Model 975 (out of stock )
UGH!!! UGH!!!
Home Theater PC News - Your Source for Everything HTPC Related
Home Theater PC News - Your Source for Everything HTPC Related
Build Your Own PVR :: Why Tivo When you can Freevo?
Build Your Own Tivo journal blog
Athenatech Case > netvista + dremel by rampy
Well... I wussed out. I decided I'd rather get the same case as frosty
blah... new egg back ordered it!!! arg newegg arg!!!!
Athenatech Case > netvista + dremel by rampy
Well... I wussed out. I decided I'd rather get the same case as frosty
blah... new egg back ordered it!!! arg newegg arg!!!!
SI.com - Writers - Peter King MMQB: With Shannon Sharpe, what you hear is what you get - Monday May 24, 2004 12:45PM
SI.com - Writers - Peter King MMQB: With Shannon Sharpe, what you hear is what you get - Monday May 24, 2004 12:45PM
SI.com - Writers - Peter King Monday Morning Quarterback: Fewer quality free agents available in June - Monday May 31, 2004 9:35AM
SI.com - Writers - Peter King Monday Morning Quarterback: Fewer quality free agents available in June - Monday May 31, 2004 9:35AM: "June swoon
New cap strategies mean fewer quality free agents on summer market
Posted: Monday May 31, 2004 9:35AM; Updated: Monday May 31, 2004 9:47AM
Eddie George's declining numbers made him expendable to the Titans.
Al Bello/Getty Images
Expect to see some big names on the NFL free-agent market. A good pass rusher, Pittsburgh's Jason Gildon, who has had 60 sacks the last six years, will be available to the highest bidder. A plugging middle linebacker, Jeremiah Trotter, who probably has a solid year left in him, will also be up for grabs. But quarterback Rich Gannon, who most of us thought we'd see on the street this week, won't be."
New cap strategies mean fewer quality free agents on summer market
Posted: Monday May 31, 2004 9:35AM; Updated: Monday May 31, 2004 9:47AM
Eddie George's declining numbers made him expendable to the Titans.
Al Bello/Getty Images
Expect to see some big names on the NFL free-agent market. A good pass rusher, Pittsburgh's Jason Gildon, who has had 60 sacks the last six years, will be available to the highest bidder. A plugging middle linebacker, Jeremiah Trotter, who probably has a solid year left in him, will also be up for grabs. But quarterback Rich Gannon, who most of us thought we'd see on the street this week, won't be."
SI.com - Writers - George: Yankees take over No. 1 in Power Rankings - Thursday June 3, 2004 6:29PM
SI.com - Writers - George: Yankees take over No. 1 in Power Rankings - Thursday June 3, 2004 6:29PM
Project Arcade - Build Your Own Arcade Machine!
Project Arcade - Build Your Own Arcade Machine!: "Project Arcade
Welcome to ProjectArcade.com --
home of the new book about building
home arcade cabinets
by
John St.Clair!"
Welcome to ProjectArcade.com --
home of the new book about building
home arcade cabinets
by
John St.Clair!"
Build Your Own Arcade Controls FAQ - Step up to real gaming excitement!
Build Your Own Arcade Controls FAQ - Step up to real gaming excitement!
My Spin Zone :: When you cross a donkey and an elephant its bound to get ugly
My Spin Zone :: When you cross a donkey and an elephant its bound to get ugly
MythTV
MythTV: "MythTV is a homebrew PVR project that I've been working on in my spare time. It's been under heavy development for two years, and is now quite useable and featureful."
eBay item 8107675670 (Ends May-31-04 09:10:22 PDT) - Selling Son's Beloved Play Station 2 For Punishment!
eBay item 8107675670 (Ends May-31-04 09:10:22 PDT) - Selling Son's Beloved Play Station 2 For Punishment!: "Selling Son's Beloved Play Station 2 For Punishment! "
Thursday, June 03, 2004
athenatech case
newegg.com
Getting a new case for my pvr from newegg.... hope it ships/arrives soon...
Getting a new case for my pvr from newegg.... hope it ships/arrives soon...
The HTPC Store: HTPC Cases, PVR Cards, and Components at the Best Price
The HTPC Store: HTPC Cases, PVR Cards, and Components at the Best Price: "Dedicated to bringing home theater and personal computers together.
What makes pcalchemy.com different from the next on-line store?
We not only sell HTPC related hardware and software, we employ HTPC experts and enthusiasts. This enables us to provide customer support that your typical on-line retailer cannot. For more information check out our support site."
What makes pcalchemy.com different from the next on-line store?
We not only sell HTPC related hardware and software, we employ HTPC experts and enthusiasts. This enables us to provide customer support that your typical on-line retailer cannot. For more information check out our support site."
Home Theater PC News - Your Source for Everything HTPC Related
Home Theater PC News - Your Source for Everything HTPC Related: "Introduction
In the HTPC world, no matter where you turn... You will hear of two PVR applications, SageTV and Snapstream Media's BeyondTV. These two commercially available products have been the driving force for well over 75% of all HTPC users first HTPC until now. All previous versions of SageTV have been dedicated to the more capable HTPC user who doesn't mind jumping into config files and tinkering around... With version 2.0 of the most highly anticipated HTPC software piece on the market, Frey Technologies has raised the bar for HTPC software forever. The list of features in this package is so long that we'll not be able to tell you about everything we encountered but instead touch base on some of the highlights of this package and show a few extra options that are already on the market for this product. Make it to the end of this review and we have a VERY nice surprise in store for you...we've teamed up with Hauppauge and StreamZap to give away over a $1300 of equipment to three lucky winners that will get any HTPC off the ground in fashion. "
In the HTPC world, no matter where you turn... You will hear of two PVR applications, SageTV and Snapstream Media's BeyondTV. These two commercially available products have been the driving force for well over 75% of all HTPC users first HTPC until now. All previous versions of SageTV have been dedicated to the more capable HTPC user who doesn't mind jumping into config files and tinkering around... With version 2.0 of the most highly anticipated HTPC software piece on the market, Frey Technologies has raised the bar for HTPC software forever. The list of features in this package is so long that we'll not be able to tell you about everything we encountered but instead touch base on some of the highlights of this package and show a few extra options that are already on the market for this product. Make it to the end of this review and we have a VERY nice surprise in store for you...we've teamed up with Hauppauge and StreamZap to give away over a $1300 of equipment to three lucky winners that will get any HTPC off the ground in fashion. "
ESPN.com - NFL - Giants sign Warner; QB to attend practice today
ESPN.com - NFL - Giants sign Warner; QB to attend practice today: "EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Two-time NFL MVP Kurt Warner signed with the New York Giants in a move that gives the team a veteran quarterback in case top draft pick Eli Manning is not ready to start this season.
Giants spokesman Pat Hanlon on Thursday confirmed the signing and said Warner would be on the field with the team on Thursday morning at a closed practice.
The quarterback"
Giants spokesman Pat Hanlon on Thursday confirmed the signing and said Warner would be on the field with the team on Thursday morning at a closed practice.
The quarterback"
Slashdot | A Former Microsoftie Forecasts Microsoft Doom
Slashdot | A Former Microsoftie Forecasts Microsoft Doom: "A Former Microsoftie Forecasts Microsoft Doom
from the watch-out-for-cacodemon-bob dept.
Chris Holland writes 'Jeff Reifman, a columnist for Seattle Weekly, has written a toe-curling editorial analysis of Microsoft's past and current missed opportunities, contrasted with its financial success, while covering in fair depth some of the most serious threats to their business model. Beyond the many choice quotes, I've found this article to be a very interesting read from somebody who has not only been on the inside, but also significantly developed his professional career thru Microsoft solutions.' "
from the watch-out-for-cacodemon-bob dept.
Chris Holland writes 'Jeff Reifman, a columnist for Seattle Weekly, has written a toe-curling editorial analysis of Microsoft's past and current missed opportunities, contrasted with its financial success, while covering in fair depth some of the most serious threats to their business model. Beyond the many choice quotes, I've found this article to be a very interesting read from somebody who has not only been on the inside, but also significantly developed his professional career thru Microsoft solutions.' "
Build Your Own Personal Video Recorder 101
Build Your Own Personal Video Recorder 101
Page: 1/2
Build Your Own Personal Video Recorder 101: (Part2)
ABSTRACT: I want to build a PVR, uh how do I go about doing that again?
Author: rampy AT randomdrivel.com
Link to Part 1 of the article
I want to build my own PVR what do I need?
A little bit of money, some patience, a little PC building knowledge, and a dream!
A brief word about costs: Your costs are directly tied to how fancy you want to make your PVR and what functionality you *have* to have. Your homebrew PVR expectations could be very low/simple like: 'I want to grab some of my favorite shows and either watch them on my PC monitor or burn them on to DVD or SVCD for prosperity'. In such a scenario you can simply buy a tuner/capture (ranging from $50 - $200) and you can use your existing PC as your PVR. Baddaboom Baddabing, done... but if you have higher expectations for your project such as having a small form factor PC and a sexy case that fits right in with your other entertainment center electronic devices, you are going to pay a slight premium and ratchet the costs up. The main point here is that your PVR costs correlate to your desired functionality and vanity. "
Page: 1/2
Build Your Own Personal Video Recorder 101: (Part2)
ABSTRACT: I want to build a PVR, uh how do I go about doing that again?
Author: rampy AT randomdrivel.com
Link to Part 1 of the article
I want to build my own PVR what do I need?
A little bit of money, some patience, a little PC building knowledge, and a dream!
A brief word about costs: Your costs are directly tied to how fancy you want to make your PVR and what functionality you *have* to have. Your homebrew PVR expectations could be very low/simple like: 'I want to grab some of my favorite shows and either watch them on my PC monitor or burn them on to DVD or SVCD for prosperity'. In such a scenario you can simply buy a tuner/capture (ranging from $50 - $200) and you can use your existing PC as your PVR. Baddaboom Baddabing, done... but if you have higher expectations for your project such as having a small form factor PC and a sexy case that fits right in with your other entertainment center electronic devices, you are going to pay a slight premium and ratchet the costs up. The main point here is that your PVR costs correlate to your desired functionality and vanity. "
Google AdSense Review/Overview
Google AdSense Review/OverGoogle AdSense Review/Overview
Google AdSense Review/Overview:
Author: rampy AT randomdrivel.com
Adapted from the infamous South Park 'under pants gnomes' episode
Step 1: Build a website and put affiliate ads on it
Step 2: ???
Step 3: Big Profits!!!
Is Google AdSense program the coveted step 2? (read on)
Some background: I've tried quite a few affiliate programs on various sites ( Random Drivel | UberCade: Mame cabinet | Build Your Own PVR site ). I have tried/used (and in some instance continue to use) Amazon's Associates program, X-Arcade affiliate program, some Lycos program from way back, and a few others I can't recall. The trouble with most affiliate programs are:"
Google AdSense Review/Overview:
Author: rampy AT randomdrivel.com
Adapted from the infamous South Park 'under pants gnomes' episode
Step 1: Build a website and put affiliate ads on it
Step 2: ???
Step 3: Big Profits!!!
Is Google AdSense program the coveted step 2? (read on)
Some background: I've tried quite a few affiliate programs on various sites ( Random Drivel | UberCade: Mame cabinet | Build Your Own PVR site ). I have tried/used (and in some instance continue to use) Amazon's Associates program, X-Arcade affiliate program, some Lycos program from way back, and a few others I can't recall. The trouble with most affiliate programs are:"
Wednesday, June 02, 2004
Merriam-Webster Online
Merriam-Webster Online: "One entry found for acerbic.
Main Entry: acer�bic
Pronunciation: &-'s&r-bik, a-
Function: adjective
: acid in temper, mood, or tone
- acer�bi�cal�ly /-bi-k(&-)lE/ adverb "
Main Entry: acer�bic
Pronunciation: &-'s&r-bik, a-
Function: adjective
: acid in temper, mood, or tone
- acer�bi�cal�ly /-bi-k(&-)lE/ adverb "
Tuesday, June 01, 2004
Slashdot: News for nerds, stuff that matters
Slashdot: News for nerds, stuff that matters: "Ask Slashdot: Playing Games While Not Ruining Your Relationship?
[ Games ]
Posted by Cliff on Tuesday June 01, @05:21PM
from the razor-sharp-balancing-acts dept.
Silicon Mike asks: 'A nice sized group of us here at work recently picked up City of Heroes, and started playing together. While all of us were gamers to some extent, now we're all pretty addicted and want to play together online all the time. The problem some of us are running into is that our significant others aren't too happy with us gaming all the time. Other then the two obvious solutions (quit playing or dump the significant other) I'm wondering how other people have deal with it? I tried installing Zoo Tycoon on my other computer and saying 'Look honey, cute bears' but she just didn't bite.' "
[ Games ]
Posted by Cliff on Tuesday June 01, @05:21PM
from the razor-sharp-balancing-acts dept.
Silicon Mike asks: 'A nice sized group of us here at work recently picked up City of Heroes, and started playing together. While all of us were gamers to some extent, now we're all pretty addicted and want to play together online all the time. The problem some of us are running into is that our significant others aren't too happy with us gaming all the time. Other then the two obvious solutions (quit playing or dump the significant other) I'm wondering how other people have deal with it? I tried installing Zoo Tycoon on my other computer and saying 'Look honey, cute bears' but she just didn't bite.' "
Wired News: Drivers Want Code to Their Cars
Wired News: Drivers Want Code to Their Cars: "Drivers Want Code to Their Cars
By Julia Scheeres | Also by this reporter Page 1 of 2 next �
02:00 AM May. 31, 2004 PT
Rachel Seymour, a college student from Portland, Oregon, has had her 2002 Kia Spectra serviced 12 times for a Check Engine light problem. Each time, she's forced to take it to a Kia dealership, where a technician hooks her car up to a computer, runs a battery of tests and charges her $120 to diagnose and repair the same problem: a loose gas cap. "
By Julia Scheeres | Also by this reporter Page 1 of 2 next �
02:00 AM May. 31, 2004 PT
Rachel Seymour, a college student from Portland, Oregon, has had her 2002 Kia Spectra serviced 12 times for a Check Engine light problem. Each time, she's forced to take it to a Kia dealership, where a technician hooks her car up to a computer, runs a battery of tests and charges her $120 to diagnose and repair the same problem: a loose gas cap. "
JukeboxControls.com
JukeboxControls.com: "Welcome to JukeboxControls.com! A website devoted entirely to building your own MP3 Jukebox and/or converting existing Jukeboxes to play MP3s, videos, and Karaoke."
My Spin Zone
My Spin Zone
Leaning
Who Will Run as Kerry's VP Candidate? (funny stuff) (read more | comments: 2 )
Taking the High Road, the Low Road and Maybe a Boulder or Two (read more | comments: 0 )
Letterman: Top Ten Least-Exciting Drudge Report Headlines (read more | comments: 0 )
People don't want to put up with it anymore.......... (read more | comments: 1 )
Leaning
Who Will Run as Kerry's VP Candidate? (funny stuff) (read more | comments: 2 )
Taking the High Road, the Low Road and Maybe a Boulder or Two (read more | comments: 0 )
Letterman: Top Ten Least-Exciting Drudge Report Headlines (read more | comments: 0 )
People don't want to put up with it anymore.......... (read more | comments: 1 )
Slashdot | The Thermochemical Joy of Cooking
Slashdot | The Thermochemical Joy of Cooking: "Wired has a feature on Alton Brown, host of FoodNetwork's Good Eats and favorite chef of geek foodies everywhere: The Thermochemical Joy of Cooking. AB has his own website, of course, and his own blog, of course. (If you are familiar with Alton's distinctive delivery, you can hear his voice as you read. My only complaint is that he doesn't write anywhere near often enough.) He's also been interviewed on Slashdot. From the Wired article: 'Brown, 41, is a culinary hacker, the poster boy for a movement that's coming to a boil in kitchens across America. The essence: Cooking is a science, not an art, informed by chemistry, physics, and biology. 'Everything in food is science,' Brown says. 'The only subjective part is when you eat it.''' "
Alton Brown.com � Rants & Raves!
Alton Brown.com � Rants & Raves!: "The fact that �Dr.� Phil has the number 1 cookbook on Amazon.com makes me want to end it all.
posted by Alton Brown, 7:38 PM
Saturday, May 15, 2004
Okay, calm down folks. I�m not saying that HFCS or partially hydrogenated vegetable oil are evil in and of themselves. But I do think that there are lots (and I do mean lots) of hidden calories in foods that look relatively innocent�on the surface at least. By ruling these foods out (which is tough because they�re in just about everything) I�m forcing myself away from heavily processed foods which will help me control my intake and think seriously about every food that goes in my mouth."
posted by Alton Brown, 7:38 PM
Saturday, May 15, 2004
Okay, calm down folks. I�m not saying that HFCS or partially hydrogenated vegetable oil are evil in and of themselves. But I do think that there are lots (and I do mean lots) of hidden calories in foods that look relatively innocent�on the surface at least. By ruling these foods out (which is tough because they�re in just about everything) I�m forcing myself away from heavily processed foods which will help me control my intake and think seriously about every food that goes in my mouth."
Alton Brown.com � Rants & Raves!
Alton Brown.com � Rants & Raves!: "The fact that �Dr.� Phil has the number 1 cookbook on Amazon.com makes me want to end it all.
posted by Alton Brown, 7:38 PM
Saturday, May 15, 2004
Okay, calm down folks. I�m not saying that HFCS or partially hydrogenated vegetable oil are evil in and of themselves. But I do think that there are lots (and I do mean lots) of hidden calories in foods that look relatively innocent�on the surface at least. By ruling these foods out (which is tough because they�re in just about everything) I�m forcing myself away from heavily processed foods which will help me control my intake and think seriously about every food that goes in my mouth."
posted by Alton Brown, 7:38 PM
Saturday, May 15, 2004
Okay, calm down folks. I�m not saying that HFCS or partially hydrogenated vegetable oil are evil in and of themselves. But I do think that there are lots (and I do mean lots) of hidden calories in foods that look relatively innocent�on the surface at least. By ruling these foods out (which is tough because they�re in just about everything) I�m forcing myself away from heavily processed foods which will help me control my intake and think seriously about every food that goes in my mouth."
Ubercade - MAME Arcade Cabinet Conversion : HOME
Ubercade - MAME Arcade Cabinet Conversion : HOME: "Welcome to Ubercade!
Shall we play a game? Ubercade (uber + arcade) was created to whet my insatiable appetite for classic (and not so classic gaming), and my need to have a 400 lb hulk of particle board and wires in my basement.
Thanks to the miracle that is emulation software I could relive my mispent youth without having to beg my Dad for more quarters. All was not well in video gaming paradise, however... Banging on a keyboard at my desk or futzing with a cheezy game pad wasn't quite the same experience. I wanted more. I wanted to Build My Own Arcade Controls so that I could experience the classics in the manner they were meant to be experienced: in a full fledged 'authentic' arcade cabinet.
Through these principles a guiding cathode ray light was shone and UBERCADE was born! er... hatched! ... uhm... created?!
From this site you can see marvelous pictures and bask in the retrogaming glory that is Ubercade, read the diary of a madman to better understand the construction process, envy at my cold soldering hacking tecnique, point out the minute detail that I overlooked, or comment on how you would have done it better. "
Shall we play a game? Ubercade (uber + arcade) was created to whet my insatiable appetite for classic (and not so classic gaming), and my need to have a 400 lb hulk of particle board and wires in my basement.
Thanks to the miracle that is emulation software I could relive my mispent youth without having to beg my Dad for more quarters. All was not well in video gaming paradise, however... Banging on a keyboard at my desk or futzing with a cheezy game pad wasn't quite the same experience. I wanted more. I wanted to Build My Own Arcade Controls so that I could experience the classics in the manner they were meant to be experienced: in a full fledged 'authentic' arcade cabinet.
Through these principles a guiding cathode ray light was shone and UBERCADE was born! er... hatched! ... uhm... created?!
From this site you can see marvelous pictures and bask in the retrogaming glory that is Ubercade, read the diary of a madman to better understand the construction process, envy at my cold soldering hacking tecnique, point out the minute detail that I overlooked, or comment on how you would have done it better. "
Slashdot | NTT DoCoMo's 4G Tests Hit 300Mbps
Slashdot | NTT DoCoMo's 4G Tests Hit 300Mbps: "'Your brand-spankin'-new 3G phone is nearing obsolesence: NTT DoCoMo reveals the results from a new 4G test system.' says TheFeature. While in a car moving at 30kph, DoCoMo engineers managed a peak throughput of 300Mbps and a sustained transfer rate of 135Mbps with their new variable spreading factor orthogonal frequency code division multiplexing (WSF-OFCDM) downstream technology. Who comes up with these names, and how does Japan manage to stay lightyears ahead of everyone else in wireless"
E.Q.A. Corporation -- Engineered Quality Assurance
E.Q.A. Corporation -- Engineered Quality Assurance: "A COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTION TO QUALITY SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
EQA Corporation provides quality system management for suppliers to the commercial, aerospace, medical and automotive industries.
QUALITY SYSTEM STANDARDS SUPPORTED
ISO-9001/2000 International
AS-9100 Aerospace
QS-9000 Automotive
Now you can service major customers and maintain quality system compliance without the cost of full or part time quality assurance personnel
SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES
Quality System Procedures & Work Instructions
Long-Term Quality Management
Quality System Audits
Corrective Action Plans
Six Sigma Quality Blackbelt Projects
Automotive PPAP Package Preparation
On-Site Representation With Customers
EQA Corporation also provides support services to major customers in commercial, aerospace, medical and automotive industries."
EQA Corporation provides quality system management for suppliers to the commercial, aerospace, medical and automotive industries.
QUALITY SYSTEM STANDARDS SUPPORTED
ISO-9001/2000 International
AS-9100 Aerospace
QS-9000 Automotive
Now you can service major customers and maintain quality system compliance without the cost of full or part time quality assurance personnel
SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES
Quality System Procedures & Work Instructions
Long-Term Quality Management
Quality System Audits
Corrective Action Plans
Six Sigma Quality Blackbelt Projects
Automotive PPAP Package Preparation
On-Site Representation With Customers
EQA Corporation also provides support services to major customers in commercial, aerospace, medical and automotive industries."
planetDVB FTA DVB Satellite info
About the WinTV-Nexus-s, FTA, and DVB
Note: This article was written to answer a person's question about what the WinTV-Nexus-s is.
The specsheet on the card is available from Hauppauge. The technology is being refered to, goes by such names as Free-To-Air (FTA) and Direct Video Broadcasting (DVB). The two terms are actually completely different, but are used on many websites and eBay to mean the same thing.
History
Basically, Back 15 to 20 years ago people used really large satellite dishes that were usually 8 to 12 feet in diameter. These are refered as C band. Later another satellite technology appeared that's refered to as Ku band. The difference between the two is that C band operates typically from about 3.4 to 4.8 GHz and using relatively low power. Ku band on the other hand operates typically from about 10.7 to 12.75 GHz and using relatively high power. A good page on frequencies and such is at the MLESAT Web Site."
Note: This article was written to answer a person's question about what the WinTV-Nexus-s is.
The specsheet on the card is available from Hauppauge. The technology is being refered to, goes by such names as Free-To-Air (FTA) and Direct Video Broadcasting (DVB). The two terms are actually completely different, but are used on many websites and eBay to mean the same thing.
History
Basically, Back 15 to 20 years ago people used really large satellite dishes that were usually 8 to 12 feet in diameter. These are refered as C band. Later another satellite technology appeared that's refered to as Ku band. The difference between the two is that C band operates typically from about 3.4 to 4.8 GHz and using relatively low power. Ku band on the other hand operates typically from about 10.7 to 12.75 GHz and using relatively high power. A good page on frequencies and such is at the MLESAT Web Site."
Casetronic Travla C137 mini-itx Case Review
Build Your Own PVR ::Casetronic Travla C137 mini-itx Case Review: "Casetronic Travla C137 mini-itx Case Review
by: ( reviews AT byopvr.com )
URL: http://www.travla.com/Products/C137/c137.html
The Casetronic Travla C137 is certainly small, slim, and sexy, but how well designed and functional is it?"
by: ( reviews AT byopvr.com )
URL: http://www.travla.com/Products/C137/c137.html
The Casetronic Travla C137 is certainly small, slim, and sexy, but how well designed and functional is it?"
