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Life in the Slow Lane

Entries Tagged as 'General'

Harris Hill Road Track Day

May 14th, 2009 · 4 Comments

Did another trackday at H2R. I’m really excited because this was the first trackday where I was dragging my knee consistently and predictably. I’m done for the summer but I’ll do two more trackdays later in the fall. I am thinking of upgrading my bike - the suspension is completely stock and [...]

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Dell G2410t review

March 27th, 2009 · 12 Comments

I haven’t seen a single review of the new G2410 / G2410t monitor from Dell on the web. I bought one for my new job and thought I would post some notes after using it for the last week for the benefit of other Internetizens.
This model is pitched as low power and eco-friendly. [...]

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Next Generation AV

February 8th, 2009 · 1 Comment

My AV system is getting a bit long in the tooth. I bought the system when I bought my house 7 years ago and no self-respecting technophile can be seen without a flat panel TV these days. So I’m considering mounting an LCD TV to the wall, embedding speakers in the wall and [...]

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VHS era is winding down

December 26th, 2008 · No Comments

The VHS tape format is dead.
After three decades of steady if unspectacular service, the spinning wheels of the home-entertainment stalwart are slowing to a halt at retail outlets. On a crisp Friday morning in October, the final truckload of VHS tapes rolled out of a Palm Harbor, Fla., warehouse…
VHS era is winding down - Los [...]

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Vegas Wedding

December 23rd, 2008 · 1 Comment

We’re heading home after Vegas and the big wedding. I’ll upload the pictures shortly but here’s a good picture to whet your appetite in the meantime.

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Viva Las Vegas!

December 18th, 2008 · No Comments

Tammy and I are leaving tomorrow for THE BIG DAY.  Don’t forget your mittens!

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30 (er, 20) Days to Success

December 12th, 2008 · 3 Comments

There are 20 more days in 2008.  You’ve been putting it off for too long so try something new every day for the next 20 days.  What are you going to do?
I’m giving up coffee and sweets and running every day.  Not much time left to get fit for the Big Day!
30 Days to Success.

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Blog Update

December 9th, 2008 · 1 Comment

I updated to the latest WordPress 2.7rc2 with pretty successful results.  I’ve updated the theme to mirror the theme in use at mikeperham.com as I like the simple, clean look.  Yell if you find anything wrong or missing.

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Soldiers rampage at Harare bank

December 1st, 2008 · No Comments

Looks like Zimbabwe has entered the final death spiral. Let’s hope Mugabe is gone ASAP.
BBC NEWS | Africa | Soldiers rampage at Harare bank

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The Holidays are Here!

November 29th, 2008 · No Comments

I put up the lights yesterday and we just put up Tammy’s tree in the house. It was overcast and damp all weekend. Winter is fast approaching…

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