Tech Stuff & Other Junk

MINDCHASER

2007-03-01T16:05:00.000-05:00

The Band

Billy Guy
Charlie Johnson
Doug Parsley
Allison Scaggs
Jason Scaggs
Mark Teeters

The band formed in 1990 with the newest members, Billy and Doug, joining in 2005. If you like good music, you'll want to catch their live shows. They tailor our set lists to the audience and cover everything from sad, country ballads to screaming, head-banging rock.
While they are primarily a rock band, they cover such a wide variety of music that we're sure to hit on something you like.

The original music of Mindchaser draws its influence from Pink Floyd, Dream Theater, Heart & The Beatles, to name a few. You can download an MP3 for free from their site. Check out their current online songlist.

Here are some videos of one of their performances at the annual River Days in Portsmouth, Ohio. Enjoy!

I Found a Love

Hard to Handle

Hotel California

Superstition

Anyway You Want It

Ain't That a Shame

FOXNews.com - Ohio, Kentucky Report E. Coli Outbreaks Related to Spinach - Health News | Current Health News | Medical News

2006-09-15T13:32:00.000-04:00

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio and Kentucky were added to the list of states wtih E. coli breakouts related to tainted bags of fresh spinich, bringing the nation's total 10 states reporting illnesses. One fatality has been reported so far. Seven people who ate bagged spinach have E. coli, Ohio health officials.

'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin Killed by Stingray

2006-09-04T09:30:00.000-04:00

CAIRNS, Australia — Steve Irwin, the hugely popular Australian television personality and environmentalist known as the "Crocodile Hunter," was killed Monday by a stingray while filming an underwater documentary on the Great Barrier Reef. He was 44.
Irwin was killed by a stingray barb to the heart on Batt Reef, off the remote resort town of Port Douglas in northeastern Queensland state, his wildlife park Australia Zoo said in a statement.

Plush Yoda Backpack

2006-08-27T21:06:00.000-04:00

Buy one, you will.

Once we saw Yoda, we all knew we wanted a Jedi master of our own - a Jedi master who would take us running in the woods, ride on our back, and teach us the ways of the Force. We tried strapping a cat to our back, but it wasn't the same. A few months ago, our geeky hearts almost leapt out of our bodies when we saw this officially licensed backpack. Yoda…on our back…teaching us…and carrying our stuff inside him. Perfect! And, to make it even better, the straps are adjustable and sized for adults. All you need now is a dirty, sleeveless t-shirt and some khaki's and you will be ready for your Jedi training to begin. You will be. You will be.

The Most Incredible Knife

2006-08-26T13:53:00.000-04:00

The ultimate swiss army knife. Replace your entire toolbox will this single knife the size of a toolbox.

List of tools:

1. 2.5” 60% Serrated locking blade
2. Nail file, nail cleaner
3. Corkscrew
4. Adjustable pliers with wire crimper and cutter
5. Removable screwdriver bit adapter
6. 2.5” Blade for Official World Scout Knife
7. Spring-loaded, locking needle-nose pliers with wire cutter
8. Removable screwdriver bit holder
9. Phillips head screwdriver bit 0
10. Phillips head screwdriver bit 1
11. Phillips head screwdriver bit 2
12. Flat head screwdriver bit 0.5 mm x 3.5 mm
13. Flat head screwdriver bit 0.6 mm x 4.0 mm
14. Flat head screwdriver bit 1.0 mm x 6.5 mm
15. Magnetized recessed bit holder
16. Double-cut wood saw with ruler (inch & cm)
17. Bike chain rivet setter, removable 5m allen wrench, screwdriver for slotted and Phillips head screws
18. Removable tool for adjusting bike spokes, 10m hexagonal key for nuts
19. Removable 4mm curved allen wrench with Phillips head screwdriver
20. Removable 10mm hexagonal key
21. Patented locking Phillips head screwdriver
22. Universal wrench
23. Laser pointer with 300 ft. range
24. 1.65” Clip point utility blade
25. Metal saw, metal file
26. 4 mm allen wrench
27. 2.5” blade
28. Fine metal file with precision screwdriver
29. Double-cut wood saw
30. Cupped cigar cutter with double-honed edges
31. 12/20-Gauge choke tube tool
32. Watch caseback opening tool
33. Snap shackle
34. Telescopic pointer
35. Compass, straight edge, ruler (in./cm)
36. Mineral crystal magnifier with precision screwdriver
37. 2.4” Springless scissors with serrated, self-sharpening design
38. Shortix key
39. Flashlight
40. Fish scaler, hook disgorger, line guide
41. Micro tool holder
42. Micro tool adapter
43. Micro scraper-straight
44. Reamer
45. Fine fork for watch spring bars
46. Pin punch 1.2 mm
47. Pin punch .8 mm
48. Round needle file
49. Removable tool holder with expandable receptacle
50. Removable tool holder
51. Multi-purpose screwdriver
52. Flat Phillips head screwdriver
53. Flat head screwdriver bit 0.5 mm x 3.5 mm
54. Spring loaded, locking flat nose nose-pliers with wire cutter
55. Phillips head screwdriver bit 0
56. Phillips head screwdriver bit 1
57. Phillips head screwdriver bit 2
58. Flat head screwdriver bit 0.5 mm x 3.5 mm
59. Flat head screwdriver bit 0.6 mm x 4.0 mm
60. Flat head screwdriver bit 1.0 mm x 6.5 mm
61. Can opener
62. Phillips head screwdriver
63. 2.5” Clip point blade
64. Golf club face cleaner
65. 2.4” Round tip blade
66. Patented locking screwdriver, cap lifter, can opener
67. Golf shoe spike wrench
68. Golf divot repair tool
69. Micro straight-curved
70. Special tool holder
71. Phillips head screwdriver 1.5mm
72. Screwdriver 1.2 mm
73. Screwdriver .8 mm
74. Mineral crystal magnifier, fork for watch spring bars, small ruler
75. Removable screwdriver bit holder
76. Magnetized recessed bit holder
77. Tire tread gauge
78. Reamer/awl
79. Patented locking screwdriver, cap lifter, wire stripper
80. Special Key
81. Toothpick
82. Tweezers
83. Adapter
84. Key ring
85. Second key ring

Hilarious Leo Laporte Screen Savers Blooper

2006-08-25T11:42:00.000-04:00

The memories. It may not seem all that funny now but back then it sure was. It was a running joke the rest of the show.

Extreme Office Prank: Office Constructed of Cardboard

2006-08-09T08:30:00.000-04:00

"A few of us at work have been pranked one too many times by a certain coworker by the name of Mike. He was out of town for a few days and we had some extra cardboard laying around. This is what happens when you push creative IT workers too far! Enjoy your new office Mike!"

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World's Worst Internet Law Sneaking Through the Senate

2006-08-04T08:44:00.000-04:00

President Bush is attempting to get Republicans to end their objections and put into effect the Convention on Cybercrime. It would require the FBI to aid oppressive foreign regimes in enforcing their internet laws, including ones where free expression of political opposition is a crime. In effect, it would end freedom of speech on the internet.

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Internet Archive: Windows 95 Launch

2006-07-30T10:24:00.000-04:00

It was the biggest ever launch of a software product with stores opening at midnight and buyers around the world waiting to get their hands on... an operating system! It was Windows 95. This show looks at the hoopla surrounding the launch of Windows 95, the product itself, and several Windows 95 add-on products including Microsoft Office, Viking RAM Chips, Uninstaller, Trispectives Professional, and The Hive. Originally broadcast in 1995.

TechTV Reunion? - LOL: The Life of Leo

2006-07-24T16:23:00.000-04:00

A TechTV reunion show of some sort? Is it possible, maybe. Would it air on TV, I don't think so. It wouldn't surprise me if G4 did anything they could to keep it from happening. I could be wrong.

I don't want to be a tease, but there's some interest in putting together a TechTV reunion show for the net. Many of the TechTV hosts have said they'd participate, including Kate Botello. Kris Kosach, Chris Pirillo, and Jim Louderback. Martin Sargent has offered to host it. I know we could get all the TWiTs involved.

Fake Google Website Hides Trojan Horse

2006-07-21T23:00:00.000-04:00

Scammers have set up an exact copy of the download page for Google
â��s Toolbar plug-in in an attempt to lure users to download a Trojan back door. Some versions of the scam even spoof the correct Google Toolbar Web address for Internet Explorer, using Googleâ��s own redirection service in an attempt to hide the real, non-Google address.

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The Cruzin Cooler

2006-07-16T09:41:00.000-04:00

As heard on the Daily Giz Wiz which is part of the TWIT network........It's the Cruzin Cooler!!

Cruzin Cooler combines two basic necessities of life, the ability to have cold food or a beverage handy along with the means to get somewhere, without walking. With modern technology, the Cruzin Cooler is light-weight and comes in various sizes and is available in gas and electric models, with a 10 mile range on electric models and 30 miles on the gas models. The cooler is light enough to be driven to a location and then picked up and carried. The cooler can be used for hunting, sporting events, races, camping, golf or even a trip to the grocery store to keep your food cold all the way home. Marine use will be popular for the new cooler allowing you to take your fish/drinks/food/ ice to and from your boat with powered assistance and braking. Simply ride or power your way up and down ramps.

Can you hear ultrasonics ringtones?

2006-07-11T10:55:00.000-04:00

Students find ring tone adults can't hear

Find out just how far your ears can hear into the range of ultrasonic ringtones. Pretty much everyone should be able to hear the lowest tone (8kHz). Many people should be able to hear up to around 14.1kHz, from around 17kHz upwards we get into the range that only the under 20's can hear!

Yeah!!! I'm just slightly above average.

You are in your twenties

You can still hear reasonably well and you can play this without my old fart colleagues hearing it which makes you feel kinda good.

The highest pitched ultrasonic mosquito ringtone that I can hear is 15.8kHz

Test your own hearing at Ultrasonic ringtones

Telecom bill would leave U.S. lagging behind rest of world

2006-06-29T16:06:00.000-04:00

The new telecommunications bill before Sen. Ted Stevens' Senate Commerce Committee this week has been touted as reform of the cable-franchise laws. But it is much, much more. The bill is really a wholesale rewrite of the Telecommunications Act of 1934, the world's oldest existing telecom law. It is probably the most important piece of legislation the Congress will take up this session.

Verify that your virus scanner is working

2006-06-27T21:53:00.000-04:00

The EICAR virus test is a harmless text file that is detected as a virus by most AV vendors. You can use it to verify that your local virus scanner is working (just copy the string into a plain text file), check to see if your email server scans for viruses (email yourself a copy), and test if scanners detect viruses...

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Scottish University Launches Computer Hacking Course | Portal IT news :: Hardware, Software, Games, Internet, Security alerts

2006-06-20T14:56:00.000-04:00

A SCOTTISH university is launching Britain's first degree course in computer hacking. Students at the University of Abertay, Dundee, will be taught how to break into some of the world's most sophisticated security systems so that they can help advise companies on protecting their own networks.

Brooklyn man accused of facebook.com coed nudie pic scam

2006-06-19T15:20:00.000-04:00

A 20 year old guy has been using the popular community website facebook.com to con and extort coeds around the country, forcing them to turn over nude pictures of themselves and give him online companionship.

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24 Hours to stop new copyright law

2006-06-06T16:28:00.000-04:00

At issue is their plan to change copyright so that you're going to need separate licenses for "incidental" copies of digital music: copies in RAM, copies in browser caches, and so on.

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Girl pees on iPod nano, thinking it's a pregnancy test

2006-06-02T21:58:00.000-04:00

After a night of partying a group of people decided to continue drinking at their house. A girl who believed that she was pregnant (she had vomited in the morning) entered the toilet and discovered a white strip which she thought to be a pregnancy test. She peed on it and came out to show it to the others to figure out the result. It turned out that it was in fact an iPod nano, not a pregnancy test. So what happened to the iPod? It stopped working. The owner tried to send it in for warranty repairs, only to be informed that "the warranty does not cover pee-related damage".

Microsoft: Rotten Effort?

2006-05-11T20:52:00.000-04:00

Microsoft to customers: Buy more software or we will sent some BSA auditors after you.

It's bad enough when Microsoft strong-arms other software vendors into submission as a means of thwarting competition. But when it engages in underhanded tactics to intimidate users in order to land a software deal, we have a very disturbing situation on our hands. And someone needs to have the guts to speak out about it.

Rare mirage appears in Penglai, China

2006-05-11T10:22:00.000-04:00

Believe it........or not.

A mirage takes place off east China coast in Penglai, on the tip of Shandong Province on May 7, 2006, with modern high-rise buildings, broad city streets and bustling cars as well as crowds of people were all clearly visible. Experts explained that a mirage is formed when moisture in the air becomes warmer than the temperature of sea water, which refracts rays of sunlight to create reflections of the landscape in the sky.

Security Watch: Gone in 60 seconds--the high-tech version

2006-05-10T11:20:00.000-04:00

Does anyone remember how thieves used to steal cars back in the day? Pick the lock, use a slimjim or something similar, or just cheat and bust out a window. Well, it looks like the common car thief job qualifications just went up. Now all someone needs is a laptop and the ability to make some small talk. The Mercedes S550 has this cool, high tech keyless entry and ignition system. So what is wrong with that? The problem is that the system uses a 40 bit encrypted code sequence. 40 bit encryption was crack so long ago that it isn't funny. Anyone with just a little bit of computer skills can crack a 40 bit code in just minutes. Once that code it crack, that car is yours. Makes you think, huh.

Buyer Beware: Is StartLogic.com deals to good to be true?

2006-05-05T13:56:00.000-04:00

I just want to say right up front that I have never heard of this company until today. I saw a post on digg.com about it and just wanted to help spread the word. As always, a site like this should be taking with a grain of salt.

It seems everyone who goes with hosts which advertise such "amazing" deals discover it's not worth the hastle! Startlogic is among the worste I've read of yet! Sometimes it's worth paying an extra buck for the BETTER service and to be realistic about what kind of spec's(server) will do you just, more is not always better.

Pro Football Player Arrested for Beating up a Nerd

2006-05-03T13:42:00.000-04:00

According to a report in the Chicago Sun-Times, Los Angeles Police Department detective Robert Lewis said a group of people -- including Manning -- attacked a man in a Denny's restaurant after teasing him for working on a laptop computer.

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New York Times: Microsoft and Google Set to Wage Arms Race

2006-05-02T14:41:00.000-04:00

Gates, described Google in an interview late last year as a worthy adversary, a company to test MS's mettle."This is hypercompetition, make no mistake,".The rivalry between the companies is growing more combative, and with good reason: the outcome is likely to shape the future of competition in computing and the way people use information

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