Steampunk Keyboard Mod My goal with this project was to build a retro keyboard that was fully functional and of a sufficient quality that it could be used everyday by a touch typist. In order to achieve this I chose a high quality (though widely available) keyboard as my starting point. This is an IBM Model M "Clicky" keyboard. They were made starting in the mid 1980's and a version is still manufactured today. This particular keyboard was made in 1989 and shipped with and IBM PowerStation 530, a UNIX box the size of a kegerator. Besides its overall quality and heft, one of the things that makes this keyboard particularly good for such a mod is the fact that it has removable key caps and the under-cap has a flat surface ideal for affixing a new key top. Step one was disassembly and the removal of the skirts on the key caps. Here is a short movie demonstration the process of removing the skirts from the key caps. Next came the process of cutting and shaping the brass. The shapes were then cut out on a band saw.
Resource Hogs: Google Chrome and IE8 Beta 2 Compared to Firefox 3.0.1 Google Browser (Google Chrome) and Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 are nothing short of resource hogs compared to Firefox 3.0.1. This is the conclusion presented by researchers from the Devil Mountain Software company, who threw the three browsers one against the other on the same "arena", a Dell OptiPlex 745 (Core 2 Duo @ 2.66GHz) with 2GB of RAM and running both Windows Vista SP1 and Windows XP SP3. The conclusion on IE8 Beta 2 is not that flattering: "What we found was another example of unchecked Microsoft code "bloat," complete with "shirt-bursting, waistline-stretching" memory consumption and the kind of CPU-hogging thread growth normally reserved for massively parallel server farms," a representative from the Devil Mountain Software company stated. But the fact of the matter is that Google Chrome, is even worse. In a 10-site, multi-tab browsing scenario, IE8 Beta 2 consumed no less than 332MB of RAM, with Chrome Beta also eating a lot of system memory, namely 324MB.
Home Green Man Gaming Description "Thanks to a friendlier interface and tutorials, Victoria II is a lot more playable and enjoyable than its predecessor." - Gamespot.com Rule by Iron, Conquer through Blood... Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria 2 is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding it through industrialisation, political reforms, military conquest and colonisation. Key Features: Eight types of governments.Detailed economy with over fifty different types of goods and various production factories.Historical gameplay on a large map, covering the entire world.Over 200 different countries can be played, from the era stretching from 1835 to the onset of WWII.Advanced Technological system with hundereds of inventions to be discovered. Customer reviews
The 14 Coolest Computer Keyboard Mods and Designs ES Switch to Spanish Version 14 Cool Computer Keyboard Mods and Designs In 1968 when Douglas Enterbart invented the first keyboard, he wouldn’t have dreamed that his invention would revolutionize the computer world. Technology is simply a part in the long run- together with it blends mans’ quest for better creations leading to innovations like the 14 Coolest Computer Keyboard Mods and Designs seen below, which are made up of some real modifications and also some conceptual design which hopefully will truly be made. Jellyfish Inspired Keyboard The jellyfish inspired keyboard set is basically a hand held gizmo that can function as an alternative to the regular input devices. Remote Controller Keyboard Flying saucers are no longer meant for the aliens alone! Alchemist Keyboard Mod The Alchemist keyboard is an outstandingly featured keyboard which pays tribute to the alchemists of history in its design. Mouse Combo Keyboard Steampunk Ergonomic Keyboard Retro Keyboard Mod Scrabble Keyboard
is craigslist the world's biggest bordello? Update 7 p.m. on Friday: Craigslist CEO Jim Buckmaster issued a statement. You can read the story here . Catherine is a 35-year-old sex worker in San Francisco who relies on Craigslist to reduce the physical risks often faced by a woman in her line of work. "Craigslist is important to helping us avoid violence," says the woman, who is originally from Europe. For people in her trade, she adds in a thick accent, "Craigslist is vital." It is also why Chicago Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart on Thursday sued the popular Internet classified service, accusing Craigslist of being one of the largest sources of prostitution in the country. In an interview with CNET News, Dart said that the kind of sex services being advertised on Craigslist frequently involves minors as well as people forced into prostitution against their will. "This (lawsuit) was my act of last resort," Dart said. He detailed how women were performing sex acts while their children were unattended in the next room. Det.
Crisis of Social Democracy : OpenLeft 17 September 2010 The Crisis Social democracy, as we have come to understand it, has become unaffordable. The recession has merely brought forward the moment of truth. The election of Labour’s new leader provides a rare and perfect chance to put matters right. By “social democracy” I mean the doctrine that a contented society is not merely a rich society, but that public purpose is as important as private profit and that the government has a duty to pass laws, levy taxes and provide money and services to protect people from the insecurities and depredations inherent in a market economy. Unlike liberalism, social democracy believes that a strong state is needed to make life better for everyone, and that liberty and localism alone will not lead us to utopia. Social democracy is a doctrine that should be more popular than ever. This ought, then, to be a great time for social democrats. This challenge requires more than clever phrases and slick slogans (though these should not be despised).
10 really cool steampunk keyboard mods Updated: When Victorian-era fantasy design meets technology, it ends in a creative explosion of polished brass and exposed mechanisms known simply as steampunk. Our colleagues over at MusicRadar searched the far corners of the internet to find 39 amazing steampunk computers, and we feel compelled to share just one aspect of the modded-peripherals on display: keyboards. Leaving aside the copper mice, wooden monitors and even an engraved Mac Mini, here are the 10 best steampunk keyboards we've ever seen… with bigger pictures so you can actually see what we're talking about. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. For more cool mods check out 39 amazing steampunk computer mods over on MusicRadar.com. Like this article? Sign up for the free weekly TechRadar newsletterGet tech news delivered straight to your inbox.
Product Page Everything you always wanted to know about Google… …But were afraid to ask. This is the title of this very interesting 34-slide presentation on Google prepared by FaberNovel, a french consulting firm. It is hard to realize the real nature of this just 10 years old giant given the number of services it has continuously released, updated (and sometimes shut down) or acquired. This presentation gives a great overview of the company’s overall strategy and the reasons it has become what it is today. It addresses some key questions about the company’s future, presented in the slide above: how Google won’t be affected by the crisis (not so sure about that if you consider their own stock update: the WSJ has a good article about the upcoming downturn), its relation with Microsoft and its advantages on Facebook, its footprint in the infrastructure and mobile world… For regular readers, most of this information will not be a surprise.
Nine tools that let you randomly browse the Web Digg's release of a pervasive, software-free toolbar last week brought with it a sweet little surprise: the capability to jump to a random site or story that was recommended by other Digg users. For a site that's run entirely by its community, this puts the power of browsing in the hands of an algorithm that does the deciding for you. Digg wasn't the first site to do this, though. So what are some other tools that let you randomly explore the Web? StumbleUpon: Calling StumbleUpon just a random site generator may not be fair. In addition to being able to use the site with a special toolbar that remains no matter what site you're on, you can get a similar experience right from StumbleUpon's site, which brings with it a software-free toolbar. Mangle: Next to StumbleUpon, Mangle is one of the oldest sites on this list, having launched in early 2002. DiggBar: Digg's software-free toolbar has a large, orange random button, which as you might guess, takes you to a random page. Any we missed?
How to detect lies - body language, reactions, speech patterns Interesting Info -> Lying Index -> How to Detect Lies Become a Human Lie Detector (Part 1) Warning: sometimes ignorance is bliss. After gaining this knowledge, you may be hurt when it is obvious that someone is lying to you. Introduction to Detecting Lies: This knowledge is also useful for managers, employers, and for anyone to use in everyday situations where telling the truth from a lie can help prevent you from being a victim of fraud/scams and other deceptions. This is just a basic run down of physical (body language) gestures and verbal cues that may indicate someone is being untruthful. If you got here from somewhere else, be sure to check out our Lie Detection index page for more info including new research in the field of forensic psychology. Signs of Deception: Body Language of Lies: • Physical expression will be limited and stiff, with few arm and hand movements. • A person who is lying to you will avoid making eye contact. • Hands touching their face, throat & mouth. Final Notes:
Adblock Plus: Source Code Getting the source code The Adblock Plus source code can viewed throught the HG web interface. A local copy may be downloaded by running the following from the command line: hg clone Similar repositories are set up for Element Hiding Helper and Diagnostics for Adblock Plus. hg up -r 1.0.1 (replace 1.0.1 with the tag of the required version). Alternatively, you can also download the source code of the latest release. The Adblock Plus source code documentation provides an overview of the add-on internals. HG client and documentation links Creating an Adblock Plus build A development build may be created by entering the "adblockplus" directory (your local copy of the repository) and running the command: python build.py build The script will create a development build with a name in the form adblockplus-1.2.3.4+.nnnn.xpi. Note: You need Python 2.x with Jinja2 module to create builds. easy_install Jinja2 Testing your changes python build.py autoinstall 8888