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Comment on Corn Cob Blasting on a Budget by scott gruhlke

scott gruhlke — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 02:32:48 +0000

would like an estimate on doing the inside of a log home,to get the logs clean before sealing.the log right now have nothing on them no stain.thanks scott

Comment on 3G and Broadband Isolation by Stephen Burke

Stephen Burke — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:26:53 +0000

It would be amazing to think that I actually had enough influence to pull 3G wireless coverage into an area. That being said for the first day since I have been working in Newark NY, the signal went from EDGE to 3G.
Let’s hope it sticks around, as it was a sign that the skies were clearing after raining all year. – stephen

Comment on Corn Cob Blasting on a Budget by Jason

Jason — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 03:07:53 +0000

Hey Guys and Gals,
Looks like you are well on your way to building a cob blasting system. However, why not just go with a professional. I understand the concept of building your own system and doing projects yourself. However, my company could take care of these projects in a few short days. Completing this job with such a small blaster may take weeks for those who don’t have solid time each day to work on these projects. We are from NC and have been doing this for over ten years. We also specialize in staining, chinking, caulking (not like your bathroom), and log replacement. Our rates are very reasonable even traveling up north. If anyone would like to speak more about a project, email us at briar_creek_ltd@yahoo.com. Thanks and good luck to everyone doing these jobs themselves. Remember, safety is key.

Comment on The power of Narcolepsy by Melissa C.

Melissa C. — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 06:03:53 +0000

Wonder(narcoleptic)twins power, activate! You’ve pretty just described me and my narcolepsy to a ‘T’. For most of my life I was was accused of being lazy, which, as we narcoleptic folks know is not the case. On the job I’d always put in 5 times more effort than everyone else, because I didn’t want to get fired (which happened a couple times). Same thing in college. I’ve yet to complete more than a semester here and there. The funny thing about all of this, I was actually in the Army. Jo ined right after high school. Lord only knows how I managed -barely- and it’s still a huge mystery to me. I was constantly in trouble for falling asleep/passing out.

Now, at 35, I receive social security disability because of the severity of my narcolepsy. Like you, I reach REM sleep really fast (2 minutes). My friends think its crazy, but for me it seems normal, it’s the way it’s always been.

When I had my overnight sleep study, screening for obstructive sleep apnea, that’s when they discovered I have narcolepsy. I do have a CPAP machine, but it isn’t the least bit effective due to breathing difficulties. I decided to see an ENT about it. As it turns out, not only are my tonsils too large, I also have nasal collapse, which means when I inhale, the sides of my nose ‘cave’ in, not allowing for proper oxygen intake.

So come October 11th, I’ll be having a surgical procedure: removing tonsil and uvula, nasal surgery, and having my tongue pulled forward (something involving the lower jaw and a titanium screw. I’m not looking forward to it, but if it helps me, it’ll be worth it.

Comment on Sony MHS-PM1 Webbie HD First Look by bimal

bimal — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 02:18:55 +0000

it just records for 29 min! it sucks!!! please help me to fix this@Dave

Comment on The power of Narcolepsy by Rae

Rae — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 02:09:08 +0000

Ack! This is me to a T! I was just diagnosed yesterday, after 16+ years of feeling like a lazy schmuck! I also had the struggles in corporate america, the cataplexy, the frequent, strong, transient urges to sleep. Keep in touch, we have much to learn! I have been ruminating on the fact that it is indeed a power, not a disease, if managed and viewed positively. Being able to move so fluidly in and out of REM sleep really gives me an edge with my artwork!

Comment on Corn Cob Blasting on a Budget by Ron VanBibber

Ron VanBibber — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 15:00:46 +0000

Hi thanks for posting this, going down this road, looking at harbor freight, do you have a complete list of the parts I need? estimate of costs to do a whole house? I know it depends on house but just some general figure. I’m in wv plenty of humidity in summer. Where do i get the nozzle? looked like a fan shape on one video. thanks for you help, priceless.
Ron

Comment on Corn Cob Blasting on a Budget by brian boudreau

brian boudreau — Sun, 23 May 2010 13:43:01 +0000

@Stephen

hi stephen-

i am considering building my own corn cob blasting setup. wondering if you would be available for 15 minutes by phone so i can learn about your setup.

thanks

brian

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Enabling 64Bit Mode in Snow Leopard — carmody.me — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 22:13:52 +0000

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Comment on Sony MHS-PM1 Webbie HD First Look by Greg_E

Greg_E — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:21:53 +0000

The newer MHS-PM5 Bloggie has a slightly improved recording time, you can now get up to 29 minutes or 2 gigabytes, which ever comes first. I’ve tested all of the video modes and they all do this, the 640×480 mode yields about 500MB when it stops. It also requires good class 6 SDHC cards or you will get corrupt files. So much promise, such bad decisions in marketing.