Checking on my Bookmarks

Today is going to be action=packed-day.

I happen to be checking my wireless trigger Bookmark.  I found this gem of a website.

Check this out. More to come on this topic.

http://jerryphpics.blogspot.com/2011/01/pocket-wizard-ac3-for-nikon.html

My Disease-Gear Acquisition Syndrome-aka GAS !

Ok, now I finally have a scientific explanation for my DISEASE.

It is known as Gear Acquisition Syndrome. Also known as GAS ! Yes, gas, just like on of the physical states of matter. Solid, Liquid, or GAS !

I will have to look this up on the CDC website. In the mean time here is the link.

http://petapixel.com/2013/08/03/the-fear-to-photograph-and-the-gear-acquisition-problem/

Flying With my Photo Equipment

My most recent travel journey takes me across the United States of America.  This trip took one entire day, and another to 'Rest-N-Recupperate'. (RnR)

I this that this is the "best" summary of my dealings with traveling with my Photo Equipment. Get BOTH PDF files. There are some good tips on packing and traveling safely.

http://www.thinktankphoto.com/airport-confirmation.aspx

Arduino Video Training

I am a "BIG" supporter of the Arduino Board.  If you don't know what a Arduino Board is, in a nutshell it is prototyping board for anyone to 'build' electronic circuits.  Here is an excellent tutorial on how to get 'started' building your FIRST circuit, using a red LED (light emitting diode), a resistor, and a simple push button switch.

http://blog.arduino.cc/2013/07/30/arduino-starter-kit-video-tutorials/

High Speed Internet Connection

After 3 service calls, and replacement of the ATT modem and adding a wireless access point.  This little transmitter/receiver looks like a little ATT modem I am finally getting the high speed internet connection that I was paying for ! You don't want to see my "monthly" ATT Uverse bill. OUCH !

My blog

att.net/uverse

Obesity and Fitness Bands

For those of you who know me. I have been struggling with "Great American Disease" that afflicts OVER 35% of the US Population. This crosses all State Lines, and even is found in Alaska, and Hawaii. 

Check out this link from the Center of Disease Control. (Yes obesity is a disease !)

http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db82.pdf

What to do about this disease ?

I have NOT found a cure-all for obesity! But I have found that increasing my daily activity has help me drop a few pounds, and decrease my ever expanding waist line.  My current method of monitoring my activity level is to use my Garmin Forerunner 407.  This is a GPS/Watch combination.  I will write about the pros and cons of this unit in the future. 

I am always looking something better !

My current search is to look for a better method of monitoring the calaries (or kilocalories) that I am burning.  My search has led me to this website with the title of ...

The Great Fitness Band Shootout.

Here is the link:

http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/07/the-great-fitness-band-shootout/

After watching this video, which one are you going to buy, try, or don't buy ?

Twelve Gauge

When "I" think of of the words, "twelve gauge'. My first thoughts are "shot gun" should follow.  Not this time. Yes, I am a 'card carrying member' of the National Rifle Association.  (You read into 'my decision' to be an NRA member, in your own mind.)

National Rifle Association

But today I am going to show you the "twelve gauge" I spent most of my day with.

I am talking about 12 Gauge wire.  I am re-wiring my kitchen. I am now behind the refrigerator.  That was 6-12 gauge wires into one conduit.  Don't tell anyone.  YES ! I do have a building permit from the "city" and I even have an electrical permit.

Enough said.