Re: [CGUYS] Advertising for cell phones
On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 10:47 PM, Jeff Miles wrote: > A wife of a friend of mine calls and ichats all the time. It's > annoying as hell. Some people just feel the need? Even when they have > nothing to say? I frequently leave my cell phone at home. I just have it for > emergencies when traveling. And leaving it home gives me a great excuse. I was reading an Associated Press story this evening about how many younger office workers, in and around the 22 to 34 year old bracket KI am supposing, are virtually addicted to their cell phones, and consider them to be a virtual body part. Many sleep with their phones, and suffer anxiety attacks when their phones will not work from battery power losses or other causes. I am talking here about males and females. These same workers think that their employers should allow them to access their narcissistic networking sites on a regular basis while at work, and many employers are caving in to these demands simply to avoid the confrontations that would ensue if their workers broke the rules and were caught accessing the internet while they are supposed to be working. An awful lot of these younger folks think that almost unfettered use of their various communications devices is almost akin to eating or breathing. I recall seeing some video footage of the crowd outside of the Staples Center in Los Angeles as they waiting to see if they could get tickets to the MJ memorial ceremony. I was hard pressed to find a single person in the crowd of what appeared to be hundreds who were not either talking on, texting or gawking at their cell phones. I know of younger couples who have arguments with their mates related to whether or not they were ignoring calls or texts that were coming to their cell phones. These calls or texts were of the "Where are you?" nature, and resulted in the offended party angrily hurling the other's cell phone and smashing it. My, my. Expectations of instantaneous response running amok. A lady who works where I do talks on her cell phone while at work about 6 to 7 times a day, and gets or sends a similar number of text messages each day as well. I know for a fact that it is, with very few exceptions, nothing but idle chit-chat of no importance, yet she is compelled to do it daily. There must be some clinical term for her compulsive habit. I'd say "craving attention" but that is not really a clinical term. Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Advertising for cell phones
On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 3:33 PM, phartz...@gmail.com wrote: > On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 12:50 PM, t.piwowar wrote: > > > The primary way my staff contacts me is by text. When a text message > arrives > > my phone beeps once, barely interrupting whatever I'm doing. Then when > I'm > > ready to take messages I can quickly read my texts and reply. In many > > situations voice messaging is highly disruptive to those around you. Not > > using text is inconsiderate. > > What to do about those folks who expect or even demand an instant > response from you when they either text or call? It is becoming > increasing common for cell phone devotees to expect instant responses, > and when that does not happen, they often fly off the handle, losing > their cool. Such it is in the modern world of expectations of instant > gratification. > My basic rule is texts are replied to when convenient for me. Voice demands immediate attention, texts are a when you can get to it sort of message. My wife was having problems with her vocal chords a few years ago and was not allowed to speak for a couple of months. We got used to texting as our primary mode of tele-communication. I'm missing the alert tones/vibrations on my cell phone fairly frequently these days of loose shorts. -- John Duncan Yoyo ---o) * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Video codec search
On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 10:20 PM, Mike wrote: > I dont know, I buy what I want, not what MS tells me to buy. > > Sent from my iPod You, sir, are non-compliant! Sent from my Scarab A-400 NetPlayer * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Advertising for cell phones
I've found the land line phone the most reliable, especially in power outages. Don't mean to be disagreeable but I hate cell phones in general. Texting just makes them that much worse. I don't know your age so this might not be an appropriate question, but what did you do before cell phones? A wife of a friend of mine calls and ichats all the time. It's annoying as hell. Some people just feel the need? Even when they have nothing to say? I frequently leave my cell phone at home. I just have it for emergencies when traveling. And leaving it home gives me a great excuse. Jeff M On Jul 12, 2009, at 4:02 AM, Tony B wrote: The shared nature of the cell phone system makes texting much more reliable than voice. The first thing to go down during any emergency is cell phones. The voice part, anyway. I use it all the time to email the wife. I don't have a cell phone myself, but she generally doesn't have a laptop at work, nor can she answer calls all day. But for quick notes like the grocery list, or just a weather report "Storms heading your way XOXO" texting is great. On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 5:29 AM, Jeff Miles wrote: I agree with all. Have you ever texted? I tried once and realized how stupid the concept was. Why not just call, and if they weren't available, leave a voice message? Text messaging is stupid. I'd never pay for it as a parent. I don't use it as an adult. So my feeling is, unless you're camping or elsewhere needing emergency contact, cell phones are a pain in the butt, especially when given to children. For those who want to keep track of their kids, I like the chip implant idea best. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http:// www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Video codec search
I dont know, I buy what I want, not what MS tells me to buy. Sent from my iPod On Jul 12, 2009, at 5:45 PM, "phartz...@gmail.com" wrote: On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 8:22 PM, mike wrote: That just proves he should stop buying cheap pc's. Perhaps so, but don't all the new ads being put out by MS clearly suggest that one should buy cheap PCs? Steve *** ** ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http:// www.cguys.org/ ** *** ** * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Video codec search
On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 8:22 PM, mike wrote: > That just proves he should stop buying cheap pc's. Perhaps so, but don't all the new ads being put out by MS clearly suggest that one should buy cheap PCs? Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Video codec search
That just proves he should stop buying cheap pc's. On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 1:52 PM, phartz...@gmail.com wrote: > On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 4:20 PM, t.piwowar wrote: > > > Why not buy a good one in the first place? I see the primary difference > with > > NLE on Macs vs PCs is that the Mac folk make movies while the PC folks > just > > play treasure hunt and talk about making movies. > > I know two Windows users who dabble with making movies. They both > went over to the Macintosh platform fairly recently (although they > both still have their Windows computers) and they both say that movies > are easier to make and just simply look better out of a Mac as opposed > to out of a PC. One fellow, who actually works professionally in the > audio/video field, suggests that the Mac has superior component parts > that enable the video to be of higher quality. Purely anecdotal > information. > > Steve > > > * > ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** > ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** > * > * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Here I am again friends...
For the short term, you can keep it from automatically running by disabling it in the Startup window. Start > Run > msconfig > Startup Richard P. > I am trying to uninstall the program "Kodak EasyShare". I can´t find it to > delete it. It is not in the Control Panel´s Add and Remove Programs... There > is not an uninstall in the program files... But the program is there and it > opens and it even - if I allow it - is in the start programs with an icon in > the lower bar... * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] silvery
Except that the passport shown was not RFID equipped. RFID passports have a symbol under the "United States of America" part on the front cover. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/35/Us-passport.jpg * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] silvery
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XXaqraF7pI -Original Message- From: db [mailto:db...@att.net] Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 3:35 PM Subject: Re: silvery What "trash can" video ? db rleesimon wrote: > The real thing is, even not decoded, the rfid file may have a certain > "signature" or other recognizable stuff that would let one ID you as an > American and set off a bomb with a simple switch unattended to get a high > value target ...did you watch the "trash can" video link ?? > > -Original Message- > From: t.piwowar [mailto:t...@tjpa.com] > Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 1:13 PM > Subject: Re: silvery > > On Jul 12, 2009, at 11:49 AM, Art Clemons wrote: > >> Muggers don't need a display to capture the data. >> > > In addition to RFID tags on all your possessions, I'm told that > during the Bush administration, RFID tags were added to high > denomination US currency. With a little bit of tech development, this > would make mugging much more efficient. The muggie could be scanned > much like at a supermarket check out and a total value displayed. > Perhaps there could be a "pro" model that displays a top-10 list of > the most valuable items the muggie was carrying. The mugger could > them make a quick go/no-go decision and skip the low value targets. > This would also thwart dishonesty on the part of the muggie who might > otherwise deny possession of certain valuables or perhaps carry a > second wallet. > ** > > > * > ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** > ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** > * > > * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] silvery
On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 5:36 PM, Fred Holmes wrote: > Just because you are paranoid doesn't mean that you aren't being targeted. Another intended use for RFID chips is to allow merchants to be able to obtain information about who a particular customer is, their name, address and other personal matters. This info would be contained within an RFID chip embedded in a credit or bonus card that was issued to the consumer by the retailer. This information would be read as the customer approaches a sales desk, kiosk or other area of a store. This will provide a store employee with access to info that they can then use to quickly obtain a profile on the customer, which can include prior purchasing proclivities and habits, dollar amounts spent, areas of interest, etc., etc., etc. This would give the salesperson a tremendous advantage in terms of pertinent info that can be used to steer the customer in a certain direction that would probably not be to the advantage of the consumer, but to the advantage of the retailer. Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Here I am again friends...
On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 5:52 PM, Marcio wrote: > I am trying to uninstall the program "Kodak EasyShare". I can´t find it to > delete it. It is not in the Control Panel´s Add and Remove Programs... There > is not an uninstall in the program files... But the program is there and it > opens and it even - if I allow it - is in the start programs with an icon in > the lower bar... > > I don´t want this guy here... but I can´t chase it out. Perhaps if you dig out the install disk, or download the software package from Kodak's site, there will be an uninstall option there that can be used to ferret out all the associated program files. Can you perform a search of your computer to find the associated files, or most of them? Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Here I am again friends...
I am trying to uninstall the program "Kodak EasyShare". I can´t find it to delete it. It is not in the Control Panel´s Add and Remove Programs... There is not an uninstall in the program files... But the program is there and it opens and it even - if I allow it - is in the start programs with an icon in the lower bar... I don´t want this guy here... but I can´t chase it out. Thoughts? Thanks Marcio * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] silvery
At 02:49 PM 7/12/2009, Rich Schinnell wrote: >I am not paranoid, are you? Just because you are paranoid doesn't mean that you aren't being targeted. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] silvery
Just pay cash. At 06:57 AM 7/12/2009, Tony B wrote: >It may be true in the future that muggers will carry rfid scanners. >They may be small enough that they could be concealed in the clothing, >and would perhaps use a projection system to display the data inside >the thief's retina where no one else could see what he was doing. But >if you're worried about real life violence *today*, then you'll want >to stop going to grocery stores or worse - don't ever stop to fill up >your gas tank! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Video codec search
On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 4:20 PM, t.piwowar wrote: > Why not buy a good one in the first place? I see the primary difference with > NLE on Macs vs PCs is that the Mac folk make movies while the PC folks just > play treasure hunt and talk about making movies. I know two Windows users who dabble with making movies. They both went over to the Macintosh platform fairly recently (although they both still have their Windows computers) and they both say that movies are easier to make and just simply look better out of a Mac as opposed to out of a PC. One fellow, who actually works professionally in the audio/video field, suggests that the Mac has superior component parts that enable the video to be of higher quality. Purely anecdotal information. Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Advertising for cell phones
On Jul 12, 2009, at 3:42 PM, phartz...@gmail.com wrote: meaningless jabber = social interaction. QED * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] silvery
On Jul 12, 2009, at 2:26 PM, Tony B wrote: This is a great idea, and would certainly be advantageous to me, as everyone around me is likely to be carrying more valuables than myself. Finally an advantage we can ascribe to PC use. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] silvery
On Jul 12, 2009, at 2:49 PM, Rich Schinnell wrote: I am not paranoid, are you? I'm not, but everyone around me is. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Video codec search
On Sun, 12 Jul 2009, phartz...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 10:24 AM, wrote: Still looking for the ACM Codec if someone can assist. The only ACM codec that I am aware of is the OGG VORBIS ACM codec. It is an audio codec, not video. I'm surprised none of our Windows gurus got this. ACM is Audio Compression Manager (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio_Compression_Manager#Audio_Compression_Manager ) Essentially, it's a front-end for the actual audio codec libraries. So, an audio program can have its own codec libraries, and/or it can use ACM plug-ins via the ACM API. Think of it as a way to increase the number of audio formats you can support (where ACM supports some format you don't already have built-in to the program you're using). That can complicate things for a cross-platform program, though. If you're using a program originally designed for Windows on, say, a Mac, it may offer an option to use "ACM audio" which then fails because ACM isn't available there. Or it may be trying to use "ACM audio" as a "everything not supported by one of my other plug-ins" option. -- Vicky Staubly http://www.steeds.com/vicky/vi...@steeds.com * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Advertising for cell phones
That's why I have talented staff. Customers don't get my number. On Jul 12, 2009, at 3:33 PM, phartz...@gmail.com wrote: What to do about those folks who expect or even demand an instant response from you when they either text or call? It is becoming increasing common for cell phone devotees to expect instant responses, and when that does not happen, they often fly off the handle, losing their cool. Such it is in the modern world of expectations of instant gratification. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Video codec search
On Jul 12, 2009, at 2:20 PM, Tony B wrote: They already have Vegas 9 so there's no need to buy another transcoder. Or shouldn't be. Why not buy a good one in the first place? I see the primary difference with NLE on Macs vs PCs is that the Mac folk make movies while the PC folks just play treasure hunt and talk about making movies. Squeeze is only $199. Not worth wasting much time debating the expenditure. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Advertising for cell phones
On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 12:59 PM, t.piwowar wrote: > It's called "social interaction." Some people have trouble with that, but it > is very useful when coordinating activities with a group of people. It will > let you know if people's plans have changed or if they are on schedule. > Knowing this allows one to schedule one own's time much more effectively. I was not really talking about that. I was referring to folks who really want to simply know where someone is, as opposed to situations such as you have described. I am reminded of a child riding in the back seat of a car who keeps asking, "Are we there yet?" That is the type of silly queries I was getting at. All too many people just have to talk, even if it is essentially meaningless jabber or silly and non-essential text messaging. Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Advertising for cell phones
On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 12:50 PM, t.piwowar wrote: > The primary way my staff contacts me is by text. When a text message arrives > my phone beeps once, barely interrupting whatever I'm doing. Then when I'm > ready to take messages I can quickly read my texts and reply. In many > situations voice messaging is highly disruptive to those around you. Not > using text is inconsiderate. What to do about those folks who expect or even demand an instant response from you when they either text or call? It is becoming increasing common for cell phone devotees to expect instant responses, and when that does not happen, they often fly off the handle, losing their cool. Such it is in the modern world of expectations of instant gratification. Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] silvery
What "trash can" video ? db rleesimon wrote: The real thing is, even not decoded, the rfid file may have a certain "signature" or other recognizable stuff that would let one ID you as an American and set off a bomb with a simple switch unattended to get a high value target ...did you watch the "trash can" video link ?? -Original Message- From: t.piwowar [mailto:t...@tjpa.com] Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 1:13 PM Subject: Re: silvery On Jul 12, 2009, at 11:49 AM, Art Clemons wrote: Muggers don't need a display to capture the data. In addition to RFID tags on all your possessions, I'm told that during the Bush administration, RFID tags were added to high denomination US currency. With a little bit of tech development, this would make mugging much more efficient. The muggie could be scanned much like at a supermarket check out and a total value displayed. Perhaps there could be a "pro" model that displays a top-10 list of the most valuable items the muggie was carrying. The mugger could them make a quick go/no-go decision and skip the low value targets. This would also thwart dishonesty on the part of the muggie who might otherwise deny possession of certain valuables or perhaps carry a second wallet. ** * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] silvery
I am not paranoid, are you? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] silvery
This is a great idea, and would certainly be advantageous to me, as everyone around me is likely to be carrying more valuables than myself. Could they tell if you had the newest gadgets with you? On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 1:12 PM, t.piwowar wrote: > On Jul 12, 2009, at 11:49 AM, Art Clemons wrote: >> >> Muggers don't need a display to capture the data. > > In addition to RFID tags on all your possessions, I'm told that during the > Bush administration, RFID tags were added to high denomination US currency. > With a little bit of tech development, this would make mugging much more > efficient. The muggie could be scanned much like at a supermarket check out > and a total value displayed. Perhaps there could be a "pro" model that > displays a top-10 list of the most valuable items the muggie was carrying. > The mugger could them make a quick go/no-go decision and skip the low value > targets. This would also thwart dishonesty on the part of the muggie who > might otherwise deny possession of certain valuables or perhaps carry a > second wallet. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Video codec search
They already have Vegas 9 so there's no need to buy another transcoder. Or shouldn't be. You might try the k-lite codec pack (or similar): http://download.cnet.com/K-Lite-Mega-Codec-Pack/3000-13632_4-10794603.html But I have a feeling the error may not be accurate. Have you tried any freeware for transcoding? eg Super http://www.erightsoft.com/SUPER.html On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 10:24 AM, wrote: > Thanks for the advice but I already discounted the "I give up and quit > "solution to this for the time being. > I was actually looking for advice as to address the concern from a > technical point of view because periodically I have to shoot in the MOV > format due > to the requests of others and I would still like to do work on the files > for my own archives. > Still looking for the ACM Codec if someone can assist. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] silvery
The real thing is, even not decoded, the rfid file may have a certain "signature" or other recognizable stuff that would let one ID you as an American and set off a bomb with a simple switch unattended to get a high value target ...did you watch the "trash can" video link ?? -Original Message- From: t.piwowar [mailto:t...@tjpa.com] Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 1:13 PM Subject: Re: silvery On Jul 12, 2009, at 11:49 AM, Art Clemons wrote: > Muggers don't need a display to capture the data. In addition to RFID tags on all your possessions, I'm told that during the Bush administration, RFID tags were added to high denomination US currency. With a little bit of tech development, this would make mugging much more efficient. The muggie could be scanned much like at a supermarket check out and a total value displayed. Perhaps there could be a "pro" model that displays a top-10 list of the most valuable items the muggie was carrying. The mugger could them make a quick go/no-go decision and skip the low value targets. This would also thwart dishonesty on the part of the muggie who might otherwise deny possession of certain valuables or perhaps carry a second wallet. ** * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Video codec search
On Jul 12, 2009, at 10:24 AM, trac...@aol.com wrote: Thanks for the advice but I already discounted the "I give up and quit "solution to this for the time being. Why not http://www.sorensonmedia.com/video-encoding/ * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] silvery
On Jul 12, 2009, at 11:49 AM, Art Clemons wrote: Muggers don't need a display to capture the data. In addition to RFID tags on all your possessions, I'm told that during the Bush administration, RFID tags were added to high denomination US currency. With a little bit of tech development, this would make mugging much more efficient. The muggie could be scanned much like at a supermarket check out and a total value displayed. Perhaps there could be a "pro" model that displays a top-10 list of the most valuable items the muggie was carrying. The mugger could them make a quick go/no-go decision and skip the low value targets. This would also thwart dishonesty on the part of the muggie who might otherwise deny possession of certain valuables or perhaps carry a second wallet. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Advertising for cell phones
On Jul 12, 2009, at 5:29 AM, Jeff Miles wrote: I agree with all. Have you ever texted? I tried once and realized how stupid the concept was. Why not just call, and if they weren't available, leave a voice message? The primary way my staff contacts me is by text. When a text message arrives my phone beeps once, barely interrupting whatever I'm doing. Then when I'm ready to take messages I can quickly read my texts and reply. In many situations voice messaging is highly disruptive to those around you. Not using text is inconsiderate. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Advertising for cell phones
On Jul 12, 2009, at 10:51 AM, phartz...@gmail.com wrote: Some studies have apparently found that most cell phone usage is simply related to something that birds do all the time. Birds send out messages to each other in the form of songs, chirps or tweets. It's called "social interaction." Some people have trouble with that, but it is very useful when coordinating activities with a group of people. It will let you know if people's plans have changed or if they are on schedule. Knowing this allows one to schedule one own's time much more effectively. I recently suggested to a doctor that his office start to use Twitter. That way when he had an emergency and was suddenly running very behind schedule his patients would be aware and could adjust accordingly. Ideally a few patients who were most able to reschedule would call in to do that. This would quickly get him back on schedule with little extra work for his staff and a major benefit for the rest of his patients. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] silvery
> People steal identities all the time. It does not require reading a > passport rfid. Nor does reading a passport rfid make it any easier. Ah but it does make it easier. Your place of birth, full name and birth date are encoded and at the least available for recovery. It's a bigger risk than you realize. If you have a Drivers License with RFID, you present legal address is available along with your License number. I suggest that if skimmers are interested in getting the information off ATM cards, RFID info is even more valuable. > It may be true in the future that muggers will carry rfid scanners. > They may be small enough that they could be concealed in the clothing, > and would perhaps use a projection system to display the data inside > the thief's retina where no one else could see what he was doing. But > if you're worried about real life violence *today*, then you'll want > to stop going to grocery stores or worse - don't ever stop to fill up > your gas tank! Muggers don't need a display to capture the data. All they need is some means of later recovering said data. I shudder to think of what one skimmer equivalent for RFID at an airport could accomplish. Paranoia may not be a desirable state, but RFID has lots of risks unless encryption schemes greatly improve. The passport scheme has apparently been hacked, as have many credit card rfid schemes. In a society where people are advised not to wear clothing with a first name, is having a passport that broadcasts your info on command such a good idea? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] silvery
But, for those who do travel where Americans are targeted (which has, sadly, become just about everywhere, i.e. northern & central EU where the border relaxation and liberal asylum has led to large populations from the middle east most of whom are fine people but amongst whom there is a small element bent on this), this can be of interest. Some countries are having a close look at this: i.e. Belgium. http://www.dice.ucl.ac.be/crypto/passport/index.html -Original Message- From: Tony B [mailto:ton...@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2009 9:34 PM Subject: Re: silvery Ho hum. With all the _real_ stuff we have to worry about on a daily basis, WTF should I care if some yahoo drives around and picks up my passport RFID? Really, on a 10-scale, with 10 being a great real-world danger such as driving to work in traffic, and 5 being household accidents, I'd have to place RFID passports down around a 1 or less. If you travel a lot in countries where Americans may be targeted, then perhaps the scale would change. But I'm no fool - I simply avoid going to places like that! On Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 7:02 PM, rleesimon wrote: > 1 http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090711/ap_on_bi_ge/us_chipping_america_iv > > 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XXaqraF7pI * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Video codec search
On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 10:24 AM, wrote: > Still looking for the ACM Codec if someone can assist. The only ACM codec that I am aware of is the OGG VORBIS ACM codec. It is an audio codec, not video. Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Advertising for cell phones
On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 5:29 AM, Jeff Miles wrote: > I agree with all. Have you ever texted? I tried once and realized how > stupid the concept was. Why not just call, and if they weren't available, > leave a voice message? Text messaging is stupid. I'd never pay for it as a > parent. I don't use it as an adult. So my feeling is, unless you're camping > or elsewhere needing emergency contact, cell phones are a pain in the butt, > especially when given to children. Some studies have apparently found that most cell phone usage is simply related to something that birds do all the time. Birds send out messages to each other in the form of songs, chirps or tweets. These streams of messages basically say something along the lines of, "I am here. Where are you?" This is what most people primarily use their cell phones for, a series of calls back and forth to each other asking the same question, "I am here. Where are you?" Or, "Where are you? I am here." Kinda silly as an ongoing, usually unnecessary exercise. Next time you are able to overhear folks placing ot receiving a cell phone call, see how many of those are apparently initiated primarily to identify the location of the other party. You will be surprised at how often thisis done. Chances are you do it routinely, often as the very first query posed to the person who answers, but without even realizing how inane such usage can be. Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Video codec search
Thanks for the advice but I already discounted the "I give up and quit "solution to this for the time being. I was actually looking for advice as to address the concern from a technical point of view because periodically I have to shoot in the MOV format due to the requests of others and I would still like to do work on the files for my own archives. Still looking for the ACM Codec if someone can assist. Tracy In a message dated 7/11/2009 8:11:22 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, lists...@listserv.aol.com writes: Date:Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:50:57 EDT From: trac...@aol.com Subject: Video codec search Just got a new camcorder. Shoots in MOV or MP4. MP4 not a problem to deal with BUT.the MOV clips (native to Final Cut Pro[Mac]) are posing a problem. I am using Vegas Pro 9 on my Windows Vista PC as a Non-Linear Editor and was told that transcoding away from the MOV files to something more "Vegas Friendly" is the way to go. Purchased Video Converter from AVS4U software and tried to do that. Once I chose the MOV file to convert I get an error message "ACM Video Codec not installed". I have been searching high and low for this codec and cannot find it. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Or offer suggestions? Thanks, Tracy -- Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:05:03 -0400 From:Tony B Subject: Re: Video codec search No, don't bother trying to use .mov at all on a PC. It's never worked right for me, and will likely never work right for you. Stick with the AVC (mp4) format. **An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222377098x1201454399/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd=Jul yExcfooterNO62) * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Advertising for cell phones
The shared nature of the cell phone system makes texting much more reliable than voice. The first thing to go down during any emergency is cell phones. The voice part, anyway. I use it all the time to email the wife. I don't have a cell phone myself, but she generally doesn't have a laptop at work, nor can she answer calls all day. But for quick notes like the grocery list, or just a weather report "Storms heading your way XOXO" texting is great. On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 5:29 AM, Jeff Miles wrote: > I agree with all. Have you ever texted? I tried once and realized how > stupid the concept was. Why not just call, and if they weren't available, > leave a voice message? Text messaging is stupid. I'd never pay for it as a > parent. I don't use it as an adult. So my feeling is, unless you're camping > or elsewhere needing emergency contact, cell phones are a pain in the butt, > especially when given to children. For those who want to keep track of their > kids, I like the chip implant idea best. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] silvery
People steal identities all the time. It does not require reading a passport rfid. Nor does reading a passport rfid make it any easier. It may be true in the future that muggers will carry rfid scanners. They may be small enough that they could be concealed in the clothing, and would perhaps use a projection system to display the data inside the thief's retina where no one else could see what he was doing. But if you're worried about real life violence *today*, then you'll want to stop going to grocery stores or worse - don't ever stop to fill up your gas tank! On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 2:03 AM, db wrote: > Cause he could be trying to steal your credit identity etc... > > Or maybe 'cause if you have enough things with RFID tags on you, you make a > guaranteed high yield target for mugging. Why both risking a crime over > someone who only has $30 in his wallet? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Advertising for cell phones
I agree with all. Have you ever texted? I tried once and realized how stupid the concept was. Why not just call, and if they weren't available, leave a voice message? Text messaging is stupid. I'd never pay for it as a parent. I don't use it as an adult. So my feeling is, unless you're camping or elsewhere needing emergency contact, cell phones are a pain in the butt, especially when given to children. For those who want to keep track of their kids, I like the chip implant idea best. Jeff M On Jul 11, 2009, at 5:19 AM, phartz...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 1:50 AM, Constance Warner wrote: I also wonder if there's a point--maybe in the mid 30's--when the realization dawns that you don't have an unlimited number of hours on this earth; so it becomes very annoying to spend some of those hours messing around with yet another gadget that, when you finally master it, will let your boss page you at 3 a.m. or require you to finish a report on the bus the next morning [to take an example from an actual ad]. Cell phones are clearly, to me at least, a more recent tool in the arsenal of human virtual enslavement products. I refer particularly to those NexTel phones that are handed out by employers to all those folks who work out of and drive around in those white commercial trucks and vans with the ladders on top. Of course, the smart phone [or blackberry or whatever] also functions as a highly potent STATUS SYMBOL, which is probably a large part of the message of the cellphone ads. I go to networking events [when I'm lucky enough to find them] where people just assume that if you're a person of substance, you're carrying a handheld device with twice the computing power it took NASA to land Armstrong on the moon in 1969. Ain't that the truth. And the learning curve for those devices is so huge that by the time one is half way to figuring it out, the new model is released and you gotta get it unless you want folks to be talking about you behind your back. It is nuts. Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http:// www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
