Most of Alaska’s power went down. Apperently we(Alaska) lost a power generator in Beluga. Which then caused a cascade of failure at all other power utilities due to the huge draw.
Filed by RawCode at 12:16 am under Commentary
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Someone from work pointed this site out to me. It can convert almost any reasonable unit of measure.
http://www.translatorscafe.com/cafe/units-converter/
The tool contains a quite a list of unit conversions: ------- begin list ----------- Common Converters Length Mass Volume--dry Area Temperature Pressure Energy Power Force Time Velocity Angle Fuel Consumption Numbers Data Storage Mechanical Converters Velocity - Angular Acceleration Acceleration - Angular Density Specific Volume Moment of Inertia Moment of Force Torque Heat Converters Fuel Efficiency - Mass Fuel Efficiency - Volume Temperature Interval Thermal Expansion Thermal Resistance Thermal Conductivity Specific Heat Capacity Heat Density Heat Flux Density Heat Transfer Coefficient Fluids Converters Flow Flow - Mass Flow - Molar Mass Flux Density Concentration - Molar Concentration - Solution Viscosity - Dynamic Viscosity - Kinematic Surface Tension Permeability Sound converters Sound Light converters Luminance Luminous Intensity Illumination Digital Image Resolution Frequency Wavelength Electricity converters Charge Linear Charge Density Surface Charge Density Volume Charge Density Current Linear Current Density Surface Current Density Electric Field Strength Electric Potential Electric Resistance Electric Resistivity Electric Conductance Electric Conductivity Electrostatic Capacitance Inductance Magnetism Converters Magnetomotive Force Magnetic Field Strength Magnetic Flux Magnetic Flux Density Radiology Converters Radiation Radiation - Activity Radiation - Exposure Radiation - Absorbed Dose Miscellaneous Converters Prefixes Data Transfer Typography Volume - Lumber ------- end list ---------
Filed by RawCode at 12:13 am under Banter
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I was just notified that the commitee has selected another candidate. WTH. I don’t think the other networky guy got it either… And if that is the case, I wonder who actually got it!
Filed by RawCode at 8:54 am under Banter
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“Your order from REI has arrived at the store and is ready for pickup. Please plan to pick up your order within 2 weeks. Just bring a print-out of this e-mail and a photo ID into the store to pick up your order.”
Items Ready for Pickup
The following items from your REI Store Pickup order are now available at the store.
| Item # | Item Description | Qty | Carton ID |
| 6927x | Avid Disc Brake Set – Rear | 1 | 0000765250006x |
| 6927x | Avid Disc Brake Set – Front | 1 | 0000765250006x |
Hell yeah! brand new Avid Mechanical Disc brakes for my mtn bike. Will snap some pics when I actually grab them today.
Filed by RawCode at 2:31 pm under Banter
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Maybe it is for health. Maybe it is for the $bling$ I will be saving from not eating out. I don’t know but I think I am liking it.
Based on a few recommendations, I have purchased Betty Crocker’s Cooking Basics: Learn to cook with Confidence.
I have tried two recipes out of it so far and have found them to be pretty easy to prepare for and make. The book takes time time to explain all the various cooking/preparing methods that you would use everyday. How to split open garlic, to brown a roast, what to look for in a steak, what items you’ll need to cook that meal.
The book also goes into what items you will need everyday in the kitchen, and what items you might find useful in certian situations. It really aims at the beginner cook, and strives to give you all the info to cook with confidence.
My next challenge is to cook a roast w/carrots and onions using a dutch oven. I hope it turns out ok. My father used to make the best roasts and gravy. Too bad I never took the time to learn from his experience cooking.
Filed by RawCode at 4:18 am under Banter
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It was for a promotion at work and I think I blew them away with how dedicated and knowledgable I am in regards to networking. We came to the last few questions about “Have you ever mentored co-workers or other professionals?” And I went into how I am always discussing networking on my own time here at work after I get off shift, and how I am always helping people on Ars and the Cisco Users Mailing List.
An exchange after I explaining my mentoring experience:
Interviewer: “I never understood that.”
Me: “What?”
I:” I never understood why people would discuss stuff like that on their own time. It just doesn’t make sense. Do they find it fun or something?”
M:”Yes, I do. I love to find out about new features and what solutions they provide for customers. Networking is my thing, and I know alot of other people like me that love the technology and logic behind resolving issues.”
Yeah, he thought I was strange. But I think I impressed everyone greatly. I really hope i get it!
Filed by RawCode at 8:54 pm under Banter
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