Category: Geeky Stuff

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Website Update

Besides a few images or movie updates, I really have not changed my website since its creation in 2008.  For years later, it is time to start updating it with the new cool things like social media buttons so people can “like” or “tweet” me.

Integration…

So this is something I have wanted to do for many years, but did not have the knowledge at the time or perhaps the driving need, but it really does look nice when you have many different content streams all looking the same on a site.

My Goal

Ultimately I would probably like to have a background image and floating content like many sites out there.  I even think MySpace had that option many moons ago.

I would like to have multiple columns of data and the main page having my most recent photos, blog entries, movie updates, etc.

Progress

Last night with the help of WordPress FAQs and a very helpful external link off that page, I was able to integrate what I think is the first page of my blog, the posts anyway, into my site.  Since the code does not show a number and the number displayed is the same I am assuming if I change any options in WordPress to the number or length of posts on the main page, it will also change my site.

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Amazon Kindle Silences Cell Phone Speakers

The Disclaimer

Okay..so the only reason I am posting this is because it is soo odd.   I do pretty much all of my shopping on Amazon 🙂

The Discovery

After setting an alarm on his cell phone, Chris D. woke up late only to discover that the alarm had gone off according to the screen display, but there was no audio.    His cell phone was resting on his Kindle Fire.

The Deduction

When your cell phone touches your Amazon Kindle, the speakerphone ceases to function. Notification sounds are not heard.

The Experiment

Test subject 1

Name: Chris D….

Phone model: unknown

Kindle Model: Kindle Fire.

Test: Alarm set to wake from nap to come to work last night…was not heard, but visible that alarm sounded on screen.  Was late to work, but excused due to this strange observation.

Conclusion:  Speakerphone Malfunction.

Test Subject 2

Name: Roommate

Phone Model: Verizon Droid

Kindle Model: unknown

Test: Alarm set on phone.  Phone placed on Kindle.  Alarm went off, but no audio heard.

Conclusion:  Speakerphone malfunction.

 

The Conclusion

So…While it may be some weird interference in their house since both subjects were in the same residence, it seems to be that the Amazon Kindle somehow wants to be the “Alpha” electronic device and seems to silence others, or perhaps is the “King” and other devices bow down as loyal subject of the court should 🙂

The Credit

Thanks to Chris D. for the testing and sharing his findings.  Too bad he was late to work due to the strange phenomenon!

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What is this about Energy from Canada?

So I just saw this commercial by the “Petroleum Companies” asking President Obama to sign some bill to build a new pipeline which will create American Jobs.  What a load of crap!

More Jobs

I love how everyone uses the “more jobs” argument.  Sure, anything that requires humans will create jobs, but does that mean we should do it?

Sustainability?

For a long time the US has been known to consume much more food and resources per capita than any other country in the World.  Why is it so hard for us to be self sufficient?  Wouldn’t it be ideal if we did not have to rely on other countries for anything?

Think about it….if we produced all products locally, we would increase the number of jobs in this country exponentially!  Just think about how many products we buy are imported?

OIL – Seriously, why are we so slow to find alternate energy sources.  We continue to be brainwashed by “Clean Coal” and other statements of job creation using finite natural resources?

Solar and Wind

Why are we not tapping solar and wind energy, truly renewable resources which have little or no impact on the environment!  Shouldn’t we invest in solar panel technology which could be used in place of Windows?  How much glass is used on the exterior or buildings these days?  In the country side, conventional solar panels could be used and wind turbines would be very effective.

Money Talks

Granted I don’t have facts to prove it, but you have to wonder how much money is being invested by companies to slow down our progress in energy efficiency and sustainability.

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20 Years Ago Did You…

It has become pretty hilarious recently seeing all of the ads for different law firms claiming they can help you get your piece of millions of dollars if you or a loved one….

Have you seen these ads?

  • Mesothelioma – Asbestos exposure
  • DePuy Artificial Hip – Defective causing cancer
  • Used a Pelvis Sling?

Blog or Tweet your life

Be sure you document everything you eat and do as you could be awarded money years from now. LOL  I am kidding, but it is unfortunate to see the different recalls and health hazards that have come to light years later.

  • Used Topomax for Epilepsy/ Migraines – Cleft palate and other birth defects
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