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Letushostu.com

2009-10-15T06:51:00.000-10:00

As you may have noticed I’ve moved the more technical posts over to the Letushostu.com blog. For those who don’t know Letushostu.com is my web hosting company. My partner, John and I both run the blog over there, you’ll find it’s full of various technical and business subjects geared toward small businesses and technology, especially as it pertains to websites and e-mail. Enjoy!

Apache and DocumentRoot on a CIFS/SAMBA Share

2008-12-24T08:06:00.001-10:00

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GLPI blank screen after install

2008-12-16T09:43:00.003-10:00

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Pioneer AVIC-D1 Touch Screen Recalibration

2008-12-14T15:35:00.001-10:00

If your pioneer AVIC car navigation unit does not register your touches or the wrong button is “pressed”, you need to re-calibrate your screen’s digitizer.

Hold the Eject button down until the face of the unit drops all the way
Using a pen hold down the reset button (just above the joystick) and the navigation disc eject simultaneously.
Release the reset button.
Release the dvd eject button next. The display will read “press reset”
Push the joystick up two times.
Push the joystick down twice.
Press the joystick in.
The service menu will appear after a short pause. You can navigate the service menu using the joystick.
Chose the first menu option and press in on the joystick.
Trace the screen with a stylus.
"P.ADJ" is the back button
Chose the second menu item in order to calibrate the touch screen. Use a stylus again and tap the "+" sign on the screen. (You may have to touch slightly off center if the digitizer is damaged. In which case things will still be off but it will be much better.)

NOTE: You will lose your radio stations and settings.

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Waikiki Halloween '08

2008-11-02T18:24:00.001-10:00

, originally uploaded by WanderlustTraveler.

Every year, Kalakaua Ave in Waikiki becomes a giant block party/sidewalk parade/free form costume pageant. People visiting from all over the globe and and Hawaii locals all come together, dress up, and mill about for the evening. Experience more of that night on my flickr page.

LAX to HNL cont

2008-10-28T09:08:00.001-10:00

Update: Delta just matched AA’s fare, same time frame, same price. Enjoy!

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LAX to HNL $248 all in (QR7QNR)

2008-10-27T17:44:00.000-10:00

American is at it again! They have just dropped prices from Los Angeles to Honolulu to $248 all inclusive. Depart thru December 13th. Short notice and limited availability I know, but its an amazing deal and this seems to be the way the wind is blowing. I cannot stress this enough, if you want the best deals on airfare, you must be prepared to purchase on a moments notice and figure out the rest of the details later.

Hopefully Continental and others will follow.

Use farecompare.com or likely any other “fare calendar” search engine or just got to AA.com and play with the dates. (Sample Dec 4th thru Dec 8th.)

Here are the fare rules for those interested:

QR7QNR: Instant purchase nonrefundable fares Q, for round trip fares

Category 5: ReservationsTicketing
For -7 type fares Reservations for all sectors are required at least 7 days before departure. Waitlist not permitted. Ticketing must be completed by midnight 1 day after reservations are made or at least 7 days before departure whichever is earlier. Note - 1.Standby - Passengers holding confirmed reservations and tickets may standby for earlier/later same day aa nonstop and/or connecting flights between the same origin and destination airports without charge provided the routing is applicable for the fare charged. --- A.When ticketed to/from chi/hou/nyc/was/dfw -- Check flight application for any airport restriction. ///---///---///---///---///---///---///---///---// 2.Same day - Confirmed flight change/cfc/ - Passengers holding confirmed reservations and tickets in inventories k/m/l/w/v/g/s/n/q/o may confirm travel on an alternate flight for a nonrefundable 50.00USD fee within 12 hours of the alternate flight/s departure time based on the following conditions --- A.There is no change to the origin/destination or stopover points. B.New flight/s/ And routing are permitted per the ticketed fare rule. C.All travel is on american airlines/ American eagle and american connection. D.Requests are made via airport self-service check-in/ Ticket counters /Including admirals clubs and premium services/ Or by calling aa reservations. E.Changes permitted to outbound or continuing/ return flights. F.Confirmation is subject to availability. G.Alternate flight is on same ticketed date. ///--///--///--///--///--///--///--///--///--/// Passengers ticketed in y/b/h inventories may confirm travel within 12 hours of the alternate flight/s departure time free of charge following the above conditions. ///--///--///--///--///--///--///--///--///--/// Requests made more than 12 hours in advance of the alternate flight/s departure time will be processed following the guidelines for reservation changes/ Which include collection of applicable change fees plus difference in fare. See penalties ///--///--///--///--///--///--///--///--///--/// 3. Open return not permitted.

Category 6: MinimumStay
None unless otherwise specified

Category 7: MaximumStay
None unless otherwise specified

Category 8: Stopovers
Unless otherwise specified Note - Rule 0180 in dgr applies

Category 9: Transfers
For round trip fares 8 transfers permitted on the pricing unit - 4 in each direction fare break surface sectors not permitted and embedded surface sectors permitted on the fare component. Note - Fare break surface sectors are not permitted.

Category 12: Surcharges
None for -Q type fares

Category 14: TravelRestrictions
Unless otherwise specified Travel on this fare component on each trip must commence by midnight on 16DEC 08.

Category 15: SalesRestrictions
Unless otherwise specified Tickets may be issued by mail/pta/mechanical means. Tickets may not be issued by self tickets/write-your-own tickets. Pta constitutes ticketing. Note - Tickets may not be issued with self tickets/write your own tickets.

Category 16: Penalties
For round trip fares Cancellations Ticket is non-refundable. Note - Ticket has no value unless passenger cancels ticketed flight reservations prior to ticketed departure time. Changes Charge usd 150.00 for reissue. Note - If passenger cancels ticketed flight reservation prior to ticketed departure time/ Travel that is rebooked is valid as follows. 1/wholly unused tickets are valid provided travel commences within one year from the original ticket issue date or 2/ partially used tickets are valid provided travel is completed within one year from the outbound travel date on the original ticket. Change fee applies. If ticketed flight reservation is not cancelled prior to ticketed departure time/ Rebooking is not permitted and the ticket has no value. --- Fare difference and change fee must be paid and tickets must be reissued when itinerary is rebooked. --- If multiple changes are made at the same time/ Only one change fee will apply per ticket. If fares with different change fees are combined on the same ticket/ The highest fee of all changed fare components will apply. --- Whenever a nonrefundable fare ticket is reissued to a refundable fare/ The non- refundable value of the exchanged ticket must be carried forth to the endorsement box of the new ticket and it will remain nonrefundable for any subsequent reissues. --- I. Prior to departure - Changes to originating flight on the ticket - The entire ticket must be repriced with current fares. All provisions of the new fare i.E. Adv rsvn/ Min/max stay/ Etc must be met. Any difference in fares plus the change fee must be collected. If the reprice results in a lower fare/ The difference in fares less the change fee may be returned in the form of a nonrefundable travel voucher valid for travel via aa only. These fares may be upgraded to a refundable fare type. --- Ii. Prior to departure - Changes to continuing/ return flights when there is no change to origin/destination or stopovers. --- A. Changes may be made for the change fee without regard to the advance rsvn or day/time requirements provided the change meets all other fare rules. Flight specific fares must remain within the times specified for that fare. --- B. When the change violates the ticketed fare rules i.E. Min/max stay/ Blackout dates/ season/ Departure time/ Etc The following options are available and the lowest solution will apply. --- B1. Reprice the changed continuing/return fare components with a combinable current fare. The current fare must be equal to or higher than the original ticketed fare value for the changed fare components. Any difference in fares plus the change fee must be collected. Advance purchase is measured between the original issue date and the departure date of the priceable unit. --- B2. The entire ticket may be repriced using current fares. Any difference in fares plus the change fee must be collected. If the reprice results in a lower fare/ The difference in fares less the change fee may be returned in the form of a nonrefundable travel voucher valid for travel via aa only. Advance purchase is measured between the original issue date and the departure date of the priceable unit. --- Iii. Prior to departure - Changes to continuing/ return flights when there is a change to origin/destination or stopovers. --- A. The entire ticket should be repriced with current fares. Any difference in fares plus the change fee should be collected. If the reprice results in a lower fare the difference in fares less the change fee may be returned in the form of a nonrefundable travel voucher valid for travel via aa only. Advance purchase is measured between the reissue date and the departure date of the priceable unit. --- Iv. After departure - When there is no change to origin/destination or stopovers. --- A. Changes may be made for the change fee without regard to advance rsvn or day/time requirements provided the change meets all other fare rules. Flight specific fares must remain within the times specified for that fare. --- B. When the change violates the ticketed fare rules i.E. Min/max stay/ Blackout dates/ season/ Departure time/ Etc The following options are available and the lowest solution will apply. --- B1. Reprice the changed fare components with a combinable current fare. The current fare must be equal to or higher than the original ticketed fare value for the changed fare components. Any difference in fare plus the change fee must be collected. Advance purchase is measured between the original issue date and the departure date of the priceable unit. --- B2. Price the flown fare components using historical one way fares. Price the unflown fare components using one way current fares. Compare the total from the original ticket to the new total of the flown and unflown fare components. Any difference in fares plus the change fee must be collected. If the reprice results in a lower fare/ The difference in fares less the change fee may be returned in the form of a nonrefundable travel voucher valid for travel via aa only. --- V. After departure - Changes to continuing/return flights when there is a change to origin/ destination or stopovers. --- A. Price the flown fare components using historical one way fares. Price the unflown fare components using one way current fares. Compare the total from the original ticket to the new total of the flown and unflown fare components. Any difference in fares plus the change fee must be collected. If the reprice results in a lower fare the difference in fares less the change fee may be returned in the form of a nonrefundable travel voucher valid for travel via aa only. --- Vi. Standby - Passengers holding confirmed reservations and tickets may standby with no fee for earlier/later same day aa nonstop and/or connecting flight/s between the same origin and destination airports provided --- A. The routing is applicable for the fare charged. --- B. If the change is not applicable for the fare charged /E.G. Invalid routing/airport/ Etc/ then the passenger must pay the difference in fares plus the change fee. --- C. Unless restricted by the fare charged/ When ticketed from/to chi/hou/nyc/was/dfw the psgr may check-in and standby from/to one of the airports listed below. City - Airport chi - Mdw/ord hou - Hou/iah nyc - Ewr/jfk/lga was - Dca/iad dfw - Dfw/dal --- Vii.Same day - Confirmed flight change/cfc/- Passengers holding confirmed reservations and tickets in inventories k/m/l/w/v/g/s/n/q/o may confirm travel on an alternate flight for a nonrefundable 50.00USD fee within 12 hours of the alternate flight/s departure time based on the following conditions. --- A.There is no change to the origin/destination or stopover points. --- B.New flight/s/ And routing are permitted per the ticketed fare rule. --- C.All travel is on american airlines/ American eagle and american connection. --- D.Requests are made via airport self-service check-in/ticket counters /Including admirals clubs and premium services/ Or by calling aa reservations. --- E.Changes permitted to outbound or continuing/ return flights. --- F.Confirmation is subject to availability. --- G.Alternate flight is on same ticketed date. ///--///--///--///--///--///--///--///--///--/// Passengers ticketed in y/b/h inventories may confirm travel within 12 hours of the alternate flight/s departure time free of charge following the above conditions. ///--///--///--///--///--///--///--///--///--/// The provisions for changes outlined in sections i-v above apply to requests made more than 12 hours in advance of the alternate flight/s departure time. --- Viii.After each ticketed departure time 1. No changes permitted if passenger has not cancelled the ticketed flight reservation. 2. Ticket has no value if passenger has not cancelled the ticketed flight reservation. --- Ix. In the case of the death of the passenger/ immediate family member/ Or a traveling companion/ The change fee may be waived or the ticket refunded provided a copy of the death certificate is presented to aa. Refund will be in the form of a nonrefundable transportation voucher that may be used for future travel on aa only. In the case of the passenger/s death the refund will be to the passenger/s estate via the original form of payment. All refund requests must be sent to aa passenger refunds. -and- Unless otherwise specified Cancellations Per ticket charge usd 100.00 for lost ticket. Note - Aa will impose a service charge per ticket for handling such request for refund of a lost ticket.

Category 18: TicketEndorsements
Unless otherwise specified The original ticket must be annotated - Nonref/ chgfeeplusfaredif/ - And - Cxl by flt time or novalue - In the endorsement box.

Category 19: ChildrenDiscounts
Unless otherwise specified Infant under 2 without a seat - No charge must be accompanied on all flights in same compartment by adult 15 or older or - Infant under 2 with a seat - Charge 100 percent of the fare. Must be accompanied on all flights in same compartment by adult 15 or older.

Category 22: OtherDiscounts
Unless otherwise specified Note - Rule 6020 dfr3 passenger occupying two seats applies.

Category 31: VoluntaryChange
For round trip fares Note - Rule 2NRN in dgr applie

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iPod Touch

2008-10-25T21:34:00.001-10:00

I just got a new ipod touch to both replace my old iPod but more importantly give me even easier and quicker access to the Internet. This is my first blog post from it. I'll be sharing my thoughts and experiences with it as time goes on.

K

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Wordless Wednesday - Hanauma Bay

2008-10-07T20:32:00.002-10:00

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Wordless Wednesday - Hawaii Panoramas

2008-09-30T20:01:00.003-10:00

Looks like this week's Wordless Wednesday is going to spill over into Thursday too. (I'm not quite done with several more panos so come back on Thursday for more "wordlessness"!) ;-)

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The Waterfront Memorial and USS Bowfin Submarine.

Next door to the USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center is the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park. The Waterfront Memorial is dedicated to 52 submarines and over 3,500 submariners that were killed in combat during World War II. The individual tablets list the names of the subs and the men that perished along with details of the fate each met.

USS Arizona Gun Turret Mount #3

This mount is all that remains above water of the USS Arizona. Gun Turret number three was removed during salvage operations and put into service for coastal defense. Often seen nearby are "tears of the Arizona", as oil seeps from the hull and creates a rainbow of color on the surface.

If you like these pictures, I'd appreciate ya clicking the button below to give me a "thumbs up" on stumbleupon. Happy Wordless Wed! (I've been awful chatty for it to be a wordless Wednesday, o'well.)

Wordless Wednesday -- Hawaii in HDR

2008-09-23T17:30:00.008-10:00

This weeks wordless post is a series of shots from two opposite sides of the USA. (Click on the photos for larger versions.)

EWR - Newark Liberty International Airport, Terminal C at 6am. The dawn of a beautiful day, NYC's unmistakable skyline is visible in the distance. The clouds were just prefect to light up the morning sky.

The Pali Lookout is an excellent vantage point to watch as summer storm clouds gather over Kaneohe and the Koolau Range.

There is this lovely, unassuming turnout on H3 leaving Kaneohe heading towards Honolulu that provides an amazing scenic view of Kaneohe Bay.

The Koolau Range covered in misty clouds. I shot this at the same turnout on H3 as the previous photo.

Marble wall listing the names of those killed on the USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Inside the shrine at the Arizona Memorial. (Next week will be panoramas and stitched wide angle images, so stay tuned! ;-) )

(Yes these all were from the week of 15,000 miles and 33 hours of flight! :-) )

View my full flight memory

If you like these pictures I'd appreciate a "thumbs up" on stumbleupon, just hit the button below. :-) Happy WW! -Kalani

Ergonomic Keyboard for Pirates

2008-09-19T08:14:00.001-10:00

It was pointed out to me that perhaps Talk Like a Pirate Day is not a “real” holiday for the simple reason that hallmark does not have a series of cards devoted to the holiday. Well, perhaps if more pirates had this new ergonomic keyboard.....

they’d be able to write some cards!

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September 19th, 2008 - International Talk Like a Pirate Day

2008-09-19T06:21:00.001-10:00

Avast there! ‘Tis International Talk Like a Pirate Day today.

If ya be needin help with the lingo http://www.talklikeapirate.com/howto.html has all ya need to know.

Geekdad has some projects,

And limeshot has more banners,

and of course Wikipedia has all manner of trivia.

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Wordless Wednesday

2008-09-17T06:55:00.001-10:00

, originally uploaded by WanderlustTraveler.

Snowboarding - Exercise - Cardio

2008-09-14T07:35:00.001-10:00

Snowboarding, is a highly intensive sport, placing heavy loads on most major muscle groups in the human body both aerobically and anaerobically. A two prong approach is best and today we will focus on the aerobic side.

(By the way, I am not a doctor [and I don’t even play one on TV] and this is not medical advice! Any sport and its associated training routines need to be discussed with your doctor beforehand.)

Cardio, cardio, cardio!
The combination of thinner air from the altitude and the high level of physical exertion puts great strain on both your heart and lungs. The body’s need for oxygen skyrockets and there is less available to your lungs.

Mid-level cardio training such as jogging or using an elliptical or bike at 70-80% max heart rate is a simple effective way to increase endurance and strengthen your legs including your quads. For best results sessions should last for 30 minutes to an hour.

If you are headed somewhere at a very high altitude or live around sea level you may need more cardiopulmonary training. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is ideal for this. Interval cardio training at/above the body’s vVO2max will approximate the high exertion, low oxygen environment encountered while snowboarding allowing you to “pre-adapt” yourself to that environment before even arriving.

vVO2max - The speed at which the body reaches maximum Oxygen utilization during exercise.

Intervals can be done running or on a elliptical trainer and other gym equipment, with a 30 second “on” and either a 30 second or 1 minute rest period in between, depending on current cardiovascular health. What you want is absolute maximum exertion for the on period. (Not almost max, you need truely absolute maximum exertion!) Run like you are being chased by your worst nightmare, run like there is an angry, hungry, mean, tiger/lion/velociraptor/whatever nipping at your heels. Feel its hot breath on your neck, and run! Much like running for something like that in real life, this is going to be brutal, but remember it’s only for 30 seconds at a time. Start with say 6-8 intervals (around 10min worth) and gauge your reaction. Remember: It is going to be incredibly rough, you should be gasping for breath (better to do it here and now than up on the mountain later) and expect to be wiped out after even only 10 to 15 minutes of this. If you are not, then you are not fully exerting. Make sure to remain highly hydrated throughout.

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Past few days in Pictures.... #8

2008-09-13T12:45:00.001-10:00

You have new Picture Mail!, originally uploaded by WanderlustTraveler.

Past few days in Pictures.... #7

2008-09-13T12:42:00.001-10:00

You have new Picture Mail!, originally uploaded by WanderlustTraveler.

Two days later....

2008-09-13T12:41:00.001-10:00

You have new Picture Mail!, originally uploaded by WanderlustTraveler.

Man terminal A, tell IT to wipe the cheetos off their mouths and get down there and fix this! lol

Past few days in Pictures.... #6

2008-09-13T12:39:00.001-10:00

You have new Picture Mail!, originally uploaded by WanderlustTraveler.

Past few days in Pictures.... #5

2008-09-13T12:34:00.001-10:00

You have new Picture Mail!, originally uploaded by WanderlustTraveler.

Past few days in Pictures....#4

2008-09-13T12:23:00.003-10:00

rainy day at BUF, originally uploaded by WanderlustTraveler.

Past few days in Pictures.... #3

2008-09-13T12:23:00.001-10:00

You have new Picture Mail!, originally uploaded by WanderlustTraveler.

Past few days in Pictures.... #2

2008-09-13T12:22:00.003-10:00

Niagara, originally uploaded by WanderlustTraveler.

Past few days in Pictures....

2008-09-13T12:22:00.001-10:00

Hehehe, originally uploaded by WanderlustTraveler.

Stock Photography - Photoshelter

2008-09-11T16:29:00.000-10:00

Over the past four months I have been exploring stock photography, from the prospective of a fine art photographer it is truly a different world. However, diversification never hurts and there is much demand for quality stock imagery. I started with the “micro” stock companies, such as iStock and BigStockPhoto, but was rather disappointed in both the payout and the attitude towards their contributing photographers.

Then I found Photoshelter...

The anti-Getty would be an appropriate moniker. The nearly evangelical marketing/sales team and almost fanatical community brings a boutique agency feel to a general stock company. If anyone is looking for a serious contender to Getty these guys are it. Boasting a 70% payout to the photographer, photoshelter is trying to bring the power back to stock photographers while actually offering a better service to stock purchasers. (Let’s face it, right now in the industry, most of the agencies are reaming both the photogs and the stock buyers.)

And it’s working...

Photoshelter’s extensive collection covers both an editorial/news perspective and a “traditional” stock library (although often with a very nontraditional creative, modern take on stock).

As ...

Nevermind... ☹ Photoshelter is closing the PhotoShelter Collection (PSC)

To be honest, this is really sad on so many levels what happened today. Its sad commentary on the business practice there, but more importantly it bodes poorly for the stock photography industry as well. Darth Vader/“The Man”/Golioth won today. I will leave commentary for others for now. (There’s quite a bit of chatter on twitter over it all too.) I’ve spend the day traveling (I also just got back from a nice crisscross of the US with around 500 images to sort through already and now I’m back on the road in Buffalo, NY for the weekend.)

I’m so very tired...

K

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