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Taking a walk in the woods...
I'm heading out on a extended hike. I will be hiking 120 miles from today Sept 3 until Sept 18.
I've setup a site dedicated to my trip:
See you in a couple of weeks.
Results of tinyCylon Project completed @interlockroc
I recently completed my small tinyCylon soldering kit from http://dalewheat.com
This was a fairly simple project that only took about 15 minutes. I had fun and the result was pretty cool. not having done a project like this since high school, it jumpstarted my interest.
Movie created with iMovie on the iPhone 4. I am impressed with the results as I’m no video editor.
Cellphone carriers and the crazy rates for text messages
AT&T accidentally cancelled my 1500 text message plan when I got the new iPhone. The per message charges were very high and that got me thinking about what the cost per Gigabyte on that data is. I created a quick widget in Wolfram Alpha so you can see the craziness. The widget calculates cost for send and received combined at each rate.
I also made a spreadsheet to calculate the costs.
My thoughts on the 10 Amazing iPad Stands as posted on App Advice
AppAdvice just posted an entry on iPad stands. After looking trough them I had some comments that I thought I might share. Please go to the original App Advice story so they can get any advertising $s they have coming.
Attention AppAdvice.com readers: It’s time to throw away your Apple iPad cases and check out these beautiful iPad stands, courtesy of Mashable. Each one is unique and gives the user a workable piece of art just like the device itself.
ClamCase – Not Released Yet
Coming this fall from the company of the same name, ClamCase offers more than just an iPad stand. The durable three-in-one stand includes a Bluetooth keyboard and flips on its side for easy movie viewing. Its creators feel their masterpiece is so cool that they gave it a starring role in its own YouTube video:
This is a beautiful case, however... This looks a lot like the 13" Macbook. I really want a tablet not a netbook.
Elago Design P2 – $29.99
Developed by Elago, the P2 gives your iPad an almost iMac-like appearance with its aluminum construction. For those looking for less clutter and more organization, the P2 also includes total cable management.
I can't completely tell from the picture, but I really want to be able to have it sit in landscape. Web = portrait, Games = usually landscape, Magic Window, Lifelike Clock = landscape.
Element Case Joule – Starting at $129
Made with aluminum and available in black and anodized silver, the Joule “work stand” offers a simple and elegant design that disappears into the iPad itself. With prices starting at $129, however, the Joule by Element Case is expensive but is definitely easy on the eyes.
Way to expensive.
GroovyStand – $14.95
Here you have a simply design that works anywhere you go. Available in three colors and four different models (round, square, writer and write dual), GroovyStand is advertised as “elegant, simple, and so inexpensive you can have one in every room”. Each sells for $14.95.
This looks really promising. Looking at the website http://www.groovystand.com/, I think I will purchase one to play around with.
LUXA2 H4 – $59.99
With its futuristic name, the LUXA2 H4 offers durability and style. Its sleek aluminum matches nicely with the iPad’s wonderful design.
Looks pretty useful, but the holding pegs are not very good looking.
Modgrain Modern iPad Stand – $69
This iPad stand is made from 3/8 inch Baltic Birch plywood and aluminum which gives your device a boxy and protected look. The price is $69.
It looks good, but I just don't think it would be useful to me.
Quirky Cradle iPad Lap Desk – $52.50
Imagine being served breakfast in bed on a nifty tray and you’ll get the idea behind the Quirky Cradle. Each stand is crafted with bamboo plywood and includes an integrated circular plate that protects the device in both portrait and landscape mode.
I like the thought, but without using one, I'm not sure if it is any better than holding it.
Thought Out Company Stabile – Starting at $59.99
The Stabile looks amazing and is a fine compliment for anyone’s work space. Designed with comfort in mind, this stands comes in black or gray, with prices starting at $59.99.
I'm very intrigued by this. Landscape and Portrait, cable management, sleek design, one my consideration list.
TwelveSouth BookArc – $39.99
Served up with a wireless keyboard, the BookArc makes it look like you’ll never need a PC or Mac again! Each piece is made with heavy gauge steel and allows your iPad to stand in four different positions.
Minimal, clean, but angle is only useful if you are sitting with it at eye level.
WedgePad – $27.00
Made with a bean bag, the WedgePad is easily used on any surface. Each one is handmade and includes frays on the edges and unique imperfections. Each sells for $27 and includes free shipping until the end of July.
Simple, I might try one out. Good for propping up in bed while reading.
- I'm buying a Groovy Stand Dual Writer Wide right away, it works with the iPad case and has two viewing angles.
- I will probably purchase a WedgePad, or make something similar myself for bed.
- I sill want a good rotating stand like the Podium (http://www.podiumrevolution.com/) was for the iPhone. BTW, I will want a Podium for the iPhone 4.
Applesoft Basic is still my favorite programming language
Today I decided to come clean about something, I still love Applesoft Basic.
The implementation we worked with was the pseudo-code:
input corna, cornb input side for i <- 1 to 100 for j <- 1 to 100 x <- corna + i * side/100 y <- cornb + i * side/100 c <- int(x^2 + y^2) if c even then plot (i,j)
Tips for using Remote Desktop Connection on Multiple Monitors
At work I frequently want to have remote desktop sessions open on multiple monitors. Getting a session moved over is a chore that I cannot get to work every time. It seems this is now a solved problem. How do I configure a Remote Desktop Connection shortcut to open on a
specific monitor?
Smart Strip
I have just purchased this Smart Strip
Fixing Precision on Oracle Number Columns in SSIS
In SSIS I have a Data Flow that looks like the following:
To change the numeric data type precision I did the following.
- Ensure the destination (DST_OLEDB Extract did_ms_contracts_v) has the desired precision
- Change the properties on the data source to ValidateExternalMetadata = False
- Open Advanced Editor on the data source
- Change the precision of the desired columns in OLE DB Source Output – External and Output columns (Might be able to get away with Output only, but I have not tested that)
- Close the editor
- Reopen the Advance Editor on the data source
- Choose Yes to fix errors
- Check the Error Output for proper precision on Columns
- Close the window
- Verify metadata on Data Flow path as it travels towards the data destination
This seems to be the magic formula.
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