Subj : Re: Eggs! To : Barry Martin From : Nancy Backus Date : Sat Apr 04 2020 19:33:56 -=> Quoting Barry Martin to Nancy Backus on 27-Mar-2020 11:39 <=- BM>> A while back there was a bit of an effort to the speed limits BM>> converted so some highway signs had both units; speedometers generally BM>> have, though the metric display was smaller and seemed like a colour BM>> which started to blend in with the background. NB>> And if one does any driving in Canada, one gets a chance to "think" NB>> in the other units... As you say, the speedometers do have kilometers NB>> as well as miles, though one does have to look more closely for them... BM> Yes, and I'll admit to ignoring the metric display on my speedometer BM> because the size is some much smaller plus (and probably the main BM> reason) I don't need the metric measurement. Now if I drove in Canada BM> I'd probably be paying attention!! (Why is everyone speeding? I'm BM> going the speed limit of 60! ==> 60 MPH ~100 KM/hr.) Actually, that would likely be you speeding.... it says 60 (KMh) on the sign, but that's only about 40 MPH.... They have the opposite problem when they drive on this side of the border.... :) Last year, getting and returning our son from/to the Montreal airport, we had occasion to drive a good chunk of Canada.... BM>> As for temperature, the Celsius scale for me is almost the same: 0ø, BM>> 100ø, sort of remember the 37ø. I basically would need a need to BM>> switch, though "the U.S. is converting" would be enough for me in this BM>> instance. More than enough reminders to stick with the quirk and odd BM>> Imperial measurements! NB>> My son, having lived outside the US for quite a bit, tends to think NB>> in Celsius instead of Fahrenheit temperatures, so when he's around, I NB>> have a regular chance to do conversions... And now, with using NB>> the graph.no weather graphs, sometimes in F and sometimes in C, I'm NB>> getting a little more "bilingual" there as well... I did write out a NB>> cheat sheet with the conversions from C to F for 40øC down to -20øC, NB>> which generally would more than cover the range of temps we get NB>> here.... ;) BM> -20øC is only four below, which is not an uncommon temperature here. I did say "generally" and "here"... Were I to live where you are, I'm sure I would have expanded the cheat sheet further... BM> As for the 'bilingualism' yes, something one does when the need arises. BM> I also created a conversion chart because we needed it so my Aunt BM> could understand: "32" is hot to her and cold to us! Indeed... ;) You'd also need to have a clue what the Celsius temps felt like for when she'd mention them.... ;) "-12" to her sounds awfully cold unless you know it's really still above "0" to us... :) BM> [Peltier Junction] BM>>> And I did go into that check with that in mind: more to see what was BM>>> out there and maybe get lead to a different kind of cooling. Ends up I BM>>> was reminded of a major issue: the "AMD approved" heatsinks are made of BM>>> aluminum which is not nearly as good a heat conductor as copper. So BM>>> need to look further for a copper heatsink: need to make certain fits BM>>> (socket size). NB>>> So that might not even be available for the use you want it for... BM>> There are copper heatsinks out there which will fit. I'm sort of at a BM>> standstill trying to figure out what to do: over in another conference BM>> I put up a question about a problem I had with when inserting a USB BM>> device (usually thumbdrive, but that's what I plug in about 90% of the BM>> time) will randomly lock the computer, and I thought possibly static BM>> electricity so try to discharge/equalize. Then there were times when BM>> just touching the case and a static discharge could cause the system BM>> to freeze. Potentially bad ground inside -- good luck on finding! BM>> Also could be a problem with the case, with the front panel USB BM>> add-on.... Half-thinking to rebuild and so maybe put in a water cooler BM>> type of CPU cooler - spend the money for a copper heat sink towards the BM>> 'super cooler'. NB>> So fixing another problem could end up being part of this thought, NB>> too... ;) BM> Possibly! The lockups tend to occur in spurts, which sort of supports BM> the mechanical connection consideration. The big issue is where. I'm BM> not totally convinced the problem is in the computer itself as there BM> are times when touching my coffee mug warmer (to make sure is off) will BM> momentarily blank the monitor. That might (and probably is) a BM> shielding issue with the monitor (did see a YouTube presentation of a BM> guy having the same blanking issues on one of his three monitors when BM> standing up ==> either static electricity from his pants and chair BM> fabric or the pneumatic chair mechanism. My mug warmer isn't plugged BM> in to the UPS the monitor and computer are on but might be the same BM> electric circuit (there are two up here). ...Still need to upgrade the BM> CPU cooling - maybe will fix the static problem. Guess you'll find out when you do... :) BM>>>> Hmmm: get a bunch of the bigger Peltier devices like I saw at the BM>>>> surplus electronics site, they come with fans mounted - cut a hole BM>>>> in the wall up here to mount -- cool the Computer Room??!!! NB>>>> That could be an interesting experiment... ;) BM>>> Now if only could run off solar power!! ...During the Master Bedroom BM>>> construction I did run a cable from the basement to the Storage Area BM>>> but don't think it'll work: specifically for low voltage runs. Well, BM>>> the solar charger thing does put out 12v, but I think the current BM>>> needed by the Computer Room Wall Peltier Cooler is more than the BM>>> solar charger could supply! NB>>> An interesting theoretical project... ;) BM>> Too bad the window has that UV block! NB>> Another angle to work on, too... BM> And now that I have the buck/boost device! As long as it's compatible.... ;) NB>>> "Aged" is better with cheeses, wines and single malts... ;) NB>>> Candy, not so much.... ;) BM>> Hey: why are all these chocolates white?! NB>> They're all in bloom.... BM> Spring has sprung, BM> The grass has riz.... I wonder where the birdies is..... ;) NB>>> Sounds like a restaurant that wouldn't make the A list for us... ;) BM>> "Oddly" haven't been back. Will probably give a second chance BM>> eventually. NB>> And for the moment, are your restaurants all shut down, too...? NB>> That's put a hold on our checking out any new places... :) BM> I think so. Well, most if not all of the Big Business ones (Applebees BM> and that group) are doing just carry-out and delivery. The local ones BM> like Waterfront Deli are generally doing the same. We're pretty much BM> just staying home -- combination of that way limiting exposure and not BM> being frustrated by not being able to eat-in. Our restaurants are also allowed to do takeout and delivery.... and we noticed that some are still doing one and/or the other, while others are totally shut down for now.... Only place so far we've done takeout was our favorite Taste of Japan... they've always had some takeout, and they've stayed open to do that... they don't do delivery, though... And we have a bit of interest in helping them ride this out.... :) BM> ...Thinking of a Cracker Barrel (restaurant) ad I saw this morning on BM> the news for their carry-out and delivery options: nice shot of BM> steaming hot pancakes, scoop of melting butter, pour of maple syrup -- BM> umm, by the time that gets delivered here the pancakes are going to be BM> cold and zapping in the microwave makes 'em chewey. OTOH the fried BM> chicken part of the ad looked good! Ads always overstate the reality.... Maybe if they have keep-warm ovens in the delivery vehicles it would only be luke-warm...... BM>>> I only buy smoked cheese every few months -- sort of a treat. NB>>> The Deli might well have some if you get the hankering before dairy NB>>> settles... does/did your store have a special cheese department....? BM>> They used to -- now I just have to find it again with the BM>> remodeling! Plus I need to create a list or something for flavours BM>> and maybe consistency, etc.: don't want a quarter-pound of Limburger!! NB>> That last should be easy enough to avoid.... ;) Just have to not be NB>> too careless in reading... ;) BM> Yes, I will probably gather from the ad what cheese options are being BM> offered and go from there. Might even learn how to put the list/chart BM> into the phone so I don't carry around a price of paper! As long as yours is a smartphone, you probably just access their website with your phone and set it all up there in your phone from there... BM>> Never had a cat so not really aware of what they eat other than "cat BM>> food and mice". Dogs, I had two. First one when I was in late BM>> elementary and junior high and he was happy with his kibble, the BM>> occasional "Gaines Burger", and the occasional special occasion bit of BM>> human food. Second: she was happy with her kibble but did require one BM>> bite of human food when we were eating dinner. NB>> The requisite tribute... ;) We've had a number of cats over the NB>> years... they all have their own favorite tastes... which sometimes NB>> change over time.... ;) We've not gone for the commercial treats or NB>> foods other than the dry kibble (and figured out which were best for NB>> and most accepted by, generally not the expensive ones)... our cats NB>> seem healthy and happy with what we give them and share with them.. :) BM> Probably goes back to the basics of individuality: I/the cat/the dog/ BM> etc. likes or dislikes attitude sensing: this is nice (critter: OK, guess I like it too). BM> And while I too was experimenting some with the kibble -- there's BM> usually a reason why the cheap stuff is so cheap and the expensive BM> stuff probably isn't all that fantastic as mostly advertising hype. Pretty much... although, we did find that Dad's is generally among the least expensive, but always has been more than acceptable (and healthy and not cheaply made).... From a limited experience, the expensive stuff isn't really worth the hype it's given... I keep hearing of people that go back to the reliable old mainstays... BM> (Excepting special diet requirements in that generalized statement.) And we found that generally Dad's had a variety that would fulfil just about any special diet requirement our cats have had.... :) BM> If the pet doesn't eat it, no matter how cheap or expensive is a waste BM> of money. For sure. :) BM> (Reminds me: I have some fruit chews to snack on because Autumn BM> didn't like.) At least that's people food... NB>>>> but a lot of fake flavors could make your food taste pretty nasty... NB>>>> might also be excessively salty, as we were saying above... BM>>> Why am I thinking "Ramen Noodles"?! (Never had any.) NB>>> I've had them on occasion... and used the seasoning packets in much NB>>> larger amounts of rice on occasion, like a bouillion cube... :) They NB>>> can be pretty salty.... BM>> So I've heard. Read where use half a packet of the seasoning and use BM>> the rest for something else. NB>> That's often not an bad idea.... :) Or use one packet of seasoning NB>> for two packets of noodles, and save the other packet for something NB>> else... :) BM> There are four packets of Ramen noodles in the pantry storage cabinet BM> in the basement because I bought them as a joke before I left for BM> Vienna last year. (So you won't starve [even though you do most of the BM> cooking].) Maybe I should bring one up and have for lunch -- have BM> leftovers for today's lunch.... One way to try them out, anyway.... ;) ttyl neb .... ...I'll just steal this tagline. Oops! --- EzyBlueWave V3.00 01FB001F * Origin: Tiny's BBS - http://www.tinysbbs.com (454:1/452) .