2009 on The Total Token Vortex

HP 1022n on Linux

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 01:30:00 +0000

Installation instructions from:
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/linux-software-2/cups-unable-to-discover-an-hp-1022n-network-printer-710492/

Here are the essential instructions:

Configure the printer with its own facility, getting into its web page: http://the-actual-ip-address.
There, assign a static IP address of your choice.
You would have to (recommended) restart the printer with the new assigned static IP.
Configure manually the printer within CUPS.
Follow instructions up to the point where you are asked to specify the URI. There, write socket://the-new-ip-address
Specify it is an HPLIP printer, and when prompted to specify the type of printer, scroll down and find the “HP LaserJet 1022n Foomatic/hpijs, hpijs 2.8.10.33” (for example, version is actually the one shown in my system, could be some other).
Choose Add Printer.
Print a Test Page and…
Voila…!!

using multiple routers at home

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:53:00 +0000

http://forums.linksysbycisco.com/linksys/board/message?board.id=Access_Points&thread.id=11089 The above forum thread discusses how to setup multiple routers at home. In particular, the thread is by someone in a similar situation to my own, where the cable modem comes with a wireless router already, which are setup in the basement, and wants to add a second router on second floor of house for better connectivity. The solution:

Morrowind map

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:33:00 +0000

The following is a fantastic map of Morrowind. It uses GoogleMaps.

http://www.uesp.net/maps/mwmap/mwmap.shtml?centeron=Pemenie&

great explanation of nib sizes

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:53:00 +0000

According to:

http://www.thewritingdesk.co.uk/reference.php?id=5

NP (needlepoint). A very small point to give an extremely fine line. Sometimes referred to as XXF or EEF (extra-extra-fine).
EF (extra-fine). A nib that will give a line width of around 0.4mm. Suitable for those with very small writing.
F (fine). A nib that will give a line width of around 0.6mm. Suitable for those with small writing.
M (medium). A nib that will give a line width of around 0.8mm. Suitable for those with average-size handwriting.
B (broad or bold). A nib that will give a line width of around 1.0mm. Suitable for those with large writing or for signatures.
BB (extra-broad). A nib that will give a line width of around 1.2mm. Suitable for those with very large writing or for signatures.
BBB or 3B (extra-extra-broad). A nib that will give a line width of around 1.4mm. Will give large flowing lines and usually good variation between down-strokes (wide) and side-strokes (less wide).
OM, OB etc (oblique). A nib ground so that the tip slopes to the left, rather like your left foot. Designed for those writers that either rotate the pen anti-clockwise or hold the pen at an unusual angle. Note that oblique nibs do not normally give more line variation than a standard rounded point unless specifically stated otherwise.
ROM (reverse-oblique medium etc). A nib ground so that it slopes to the right, rather like your right foot. Sometimes suitable for left-handed people. Sometimes confusingly called right oblique. Uncommon.
LH (left-hand, eg Pelikano and Lamy). A medium nib but with the point shaped so that it may be more suited to left-handed writers, particularly those who hold their above the line of writing (“over-writers”).
MK (rounded medium). A special nib made by Lamy with a more rounded point such that the orientation of the pen relative to the paper is less critical than a standard point and therefore easier for beginners. The designation is no longer used but the current Lamy medium nib is made to the same specification as the MK.
A. A rounded point made by Lamy for the abc school pen. Between fine and medium.
Italic (eg IM, IB, 1.1mm 1.5mm etc). A nib ground so that the tip is flat instead of rounded. Designed to give extreme line variation between wide down-strokes and narrow side-strokes in the manner of a calligraphy pen. Often specified in terms of width (in mm). Most factory-produced italic nibs are actually stub- or cursive-italics meaning the corners of the nib are rounded so allow continuous writing unlike a proper calligraphy nib that requires much greater care.
Stub. A more rounded, gentle version of an italic nib such that good line variation is produced. Like italic nibs, these are usually specified in terms of width (in mm). Less demanding in terms of angle to the page than an italic or stub-italic nib.

places to get Lamy nibs / sections

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 02:41:00 +0000

swisher store : sells stand-alone nibs, converters (if link doesn’t work, select “Lamy” button, then “Safari collection)
Lamy USA : sells Safari sections, although they don’t have orange!
The Writing Desk : sells nibs

link: A Simple Guide to Keeping Your Counters Clutter-free

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:34:00 +0000

http://zenhabits.net/2009/06/a-simple-guide-to-keeping-your-counters-clutter-free/

OmniOutliner annoying binding

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:35:00 +0000

When I try to use Meta-Ctrl-< in Emacs while there is some text selected, OmniOutliner pops up and tries to insert the text as a “Default Clipping”, which is terribly annoying, to say the least. After some looking around it seems to be a “Service” that can be turned off:

fountain pens

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Went on a “fountain pen bender” this past weekend. Found tons of interesting things. Here is a bag of them:

http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=8175 : index of pen reviews
http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=39354 : index of ink reviews
http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=58316 : fade test of inks
http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=11808 : Fountain Pen Network FAQ
http://www.richardspens.com/ : Richard Binder’s fountain pen site
http://www.richardspens.com/?page=ref/anatomy-vac.htm : Anatomy of a Vac.

Lamy Safari pics:

interesting vid: open-mindedness

Wed, 20 May 2009 01:10:00 +0000

http://www.dailymotion.com/user/totocacapouet/video/x8uei4_openmindedness_tech

Ian's Shoelace Site

Thu, 14 May 2009 14:37:00 +0000

A colleague at work, who also happens to be called Ian, mentioned this excellent site about lacing and tying shoelaces: http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/index.htm

Claude (migration note): Filename renamed from ian-39-s-shoelace-site to ians-shoelace-site (typo/encoding fix).

lawnmower trouble

Mon, 11 May 2009 00:53:00 +0000

Ran into lawnmower trouble today. After priming the engine and firing it up, it runs for 2-5 seconds and dies. It sounds like carburator trouble. Some links I checked out in the process, which are worth saving:

Vista wifi troubles

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 02:51:00 +0000

go to start menu and type cmd in the search bar and open cmd with administrator rights 1.type netsh winsock reset and hit enter….nevermind if it sais something about an error 2.type netsh int ip reset and hit enter…. 3. restart you computer…and the error should be gone and the internet working what you just did was a TCP/IP stack repair

'hot pixels' in digital cameras

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:39:00 +0000

After playing around with my new Nikon D90, I noticed that some of my dark pictures have a red spot near upper right corner. It turns out this is a “hot pixel”. Further research led me to the following interesting pages:

proper exercise technique

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:24:00 +0000

Bryan pointed out this interesting link:
http://www.crossfit.com/cf-info/excercise.html

research notes from DSLR hunt

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:53:00 +0000

Camera reviews at dpreview.com:

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond80/
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond90/
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos450d/ (Canon EOS Rebel XSi)

Lens reviews:

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-S-17-85mm-f-4-5.6-IS-USM-Lens-Review.aspx
http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/181-canon-ef-s-18-55mm-f35-56-is-test-report--review
http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/355/cat/all (Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II …)
http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/349/cat/31 (Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro)
http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/136/cat/11 (Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM)
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Tamron-17-50mm-f-2.8-XR-Di-II-Lens-Review.aspx (Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8)

Shopping links: