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How to Download Books from the IRC - Torrent Books. The IRC is Internet Relay Chat Service. What does this mean? It means that it is an underground service where people can chat and share files in chat rooms. You will need an IRC client to download books. You can learn more here at the IRC Undernet . For more information on books in the public domain that you can legally download, please visit Public Domain Books . Download Colloquy . The Colloquy software file will appear as a zip file download, which you double click. You will be asked to establish a new connection. A "Connections" window will automatically open. You will be asked the name of the chat room you want to join.

The ebooks chat window will pop up. The top of the chat window gives instructions on how to type in your commands. We enter "@search herman melville" at the screen prompt at the bottom, then hit return. Within 20-30 seconds, Colloquy will want you to accept the incoming file transfer. You will be prompted to choose a destination for the incoming file. (Head-Fi) Headphones Reviewes / Great Guide. Tier B ($50-100) (B1) Koss KSC75 (modded): Besides adding some style points to the plasticky KSCs, the common KSC75 mods do improve the already-great clip-ons, but at a price.

(Head-Fi) Headphones Reviewes / Great Guide

List of parts used: Mogami-recabled KSC75 ($30 from head-fi FS forums). 68 Ohm impedance adapter ($18, ebay). Sennheiser PX200 leatherette earpads ($6.99+shipping, Sennheiser USA). Kramer-modded grilles (10 minutes with a drill). Build Quality (6.5/10): Naturally, build quality depends largely on how good the recabling job is. Comfort (8/10): Not much difference in comfort between these and the stock KSCs. Isolation (2.5/10): Though the leatherette pads may help sound leakage around the ear these are still open headphones so the difference is minute. Sound (6.75/10): The sound changes quite noticeably with modding. Value (7/10): Even though I prefer the sound of these to my stock KSC75s, I cannot say that for the average listener the price tag and time investment would be worth it. Technology and Programming News. Top 10 Essential DIY Skills That Aren't as Hard as You Think.

I think it depends on your definition of "maintenance.

Top 10 Essential DIY Skills That Aren't as Hard as You Think

" I wouldn't hesitate to change my own oil or something like that but I wouldn't dream of replacing a radiator myself. That isn't my idea of "maintenance. " That's fixing something. Sorry you are afraid of doing that stuff, but even a complete engine rebuild is easy to do, and no you don't need "special tools" unless you call things beyond a hammer and screwdriver "special" I can do a front end alignment on a car in my driveway with a tape measure and a couple of carpenters squares along with the wrenches most people would have.

Also if you do buy the cheap but special tools you can replace your own tires and balance them better than the "laser computerized" balance machine at the tire place. In fact the only expensive special tools I need are a Crane and engine run stand. Danger? This is why I don't take my cars to the dealer for any routine maintenance. Aside from that, dealers are inconvenient. DIY Fiber Optic Star Map. Using free planetarium software to simulate the night sky, this DIYer built a star map on his wall using fiber optics.

DIY Fiber Optic Star Map

The Star Map is built on a 2m wide and 1.2m tall wooden frame, weighs 14kg, has 2000 fiber stars, and 108 LED stars. If your carpentry, soldering, and circuit designing skills are on par, you can make your own version of the star map. You can pick up some fiber optic strands in our store. A mix ‘n match of LED intensities helps to simulate different parts of the night sky. Popular Fiber Optic Projects: Inventions. Free Energy. Documentary. Dimensional / Sacred Geometry. Torsion: The Key to the Theory of Everything. Glimpse. Hacker Daily. I Write Like.