My server automatically backups up databases and all files multiple times throughout the day. I store a folder of a daily backups for an ‘X’ number of days and another folder of weekly backups for an ‘X’ number of weeks.

I also periodically download a copy to my local machine. Another remote server also automatically connects to my main server and syncs the latest backup files continuously in case someone were to damage or delete the backups as well.

What do you guys think? Is VaultPress necessary for my setup?

go to your s3config.yml and check the folder you are point to. I was missing the initial ‘/’. After adding it, everything worked great.

I recently purchased these in anticipation of a 12+ hour flight, and I was sure glad I did! These were my first set to have noise-cancelling technology, and I’m in love! (I haven’t tried any other noise-cancelling sets for comparison, though). Another great feature is the unmatched comfort – I could leave these on for hours without getting irritated ears! The mute button on the side, as the author mentioned, are great for air travel (talking to attendants, and listening to captain announcements), but it’s hard to imagine the feature being useful in more than a couple other situations. The folding feature, I found, was also great for traveling, and the included case protected the set while shuffling around loose in my carry-on bag.

The excessive branding is annoying, especially since I’m not a Dre fan, but otherwise I like the way they look. From my experience, the sound performance is incredible, but I have little experience with other sets; I don’t find the bass overpowering like others do.

Do they feel cheap? I can’t deny it, but the perceived build quality is on the same level as my roommate’s Bose set – each are light plastic. The cable shielding is thick with these though, which prevents extra noise from bumping or rubbing the cable (this has been a constant problem with my previous Sony and Bose sets!).

Lastly, I’ll mention the sound leakage. Yes, it begins to noticeable leak around the 40-50% volume level of my laptop. However, because these are powered 40mm drivers, 10% volume on these is the same as 25% volume on my other sets, so I will never be using them at 50% myself. Still, it would be annoying to others in quiet environments.

The bottom line:
I will not be returning these to the store. I’m sure a person could find a lot more for $300, but I like the overall style and especially the comfort of these to afford the extra. It appears that they have been slightly refined and improved since the initial release, at least. Certainly not the best purchase I’ve ever made, but good enough to keep.

Now that I’ve shed the fat and I’m trying to gain muscle and have been eating an extremely high protein diet (~1.25g of protein per pound of lean body weight, which is about 150g per day for me… which is a lot of lean beef/chicken and some protein shakes) and more regular workout time.

Good to know about the Zone diet. Haven’t heard about B12 shots with Atkins.. will definitely be avoiding that!

Happy New Year,
Paul

Porky

Cheers,
Paul

I actually already have a pair of good old studio monitors, a hand me down from a recording professional, but I would have to get a preamp for them. One of the things I liked about these is that you don’t need a preamp! So I’m a bit disappointed about the need for an external interface… I’m wondering if this will be necessary even if I connect the speakers to the line out of my Mac Pro (as opposed to the headphone jack). I also wonder if there’s a way to connect to the S/PDIF output on the MacPro… I suppose that means I need a DAC of some sort. It just seems that most of the external interfaces suggested are more expensive and have more bells and whistles than I really need (like mic inputs).