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Play Music And Video On HDTV With Flash Drive

By RD Bentley on October 26, 2015 in ,

Portable Digital Media Player Guarantee: Lifetime customer support and a 5 year warranty are included!

Wherever there’s a modern television set and an outlet, there’s a way to play music and video right off the flash drive or memory card. Those songs and videos you have on your USB drive/SD card can be played right on your television with ease. All you need is a portable digital media player. These players let you stream your media collection via the HDMI or composite ports on your TV. Organize your music library and with your unique personal style, all in one dongle.

Personalize your taste in a minute. The technology is here to do just that. Enter the age of the Digital Media Player…Choose the concert and the time, without all of the hassles.

Digital Media Player Details: Providing convenient playback of all popular photo, music, and video formats all in beautiful 100% Full HD 1080P resolution will take your breath away. Turn your TV, monitor, or projector into the ultimate home entertainment center.

There are a lot of portable media players out there, but I found the Incredisonic Vue Series IMP150+ to be the best one for the buck. The broad range of audio (MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC, AAC) and video (MKV, AVI, MP4, M4V, MOV, WMV, MPG) formats it supports is unrivaled. And yes, full-HD video is supported as well. It even comes with a remote so you can control it just like you would a Blu-Ray or DVD player.

The Incredisonic media player is friendly with USB external hard drives, USB drives, micro SD, and SD/SDHC memory cards.

Reassurance: lifetime customer support and a 5 year warranty are included. That’s good to know in case you need assistance or your device goes awry.

The portability is a plus – you can take the Incredisonic with you, say on a business trip or vacation.

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The Extended Double Zepp Antenna

By RD Bentley on October 25, 2015 in

The Extended Double Zepp (EDZ) Antenna 20 Meters

Leg: 44 feet Leg: 44 feet

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Stub: 9 feet 6 inches (450 Ohm Ladder Line)

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Coax to transmitter (50 Ohm any length)

It’s Time To Put Up The 20 Meter EDZ And Add 3-dB Gain Over Your Dipole!

This 20 Meter Extended Double Zepp (EDZ) antenna should produce a 3-dB over the average half-wave dipole. This is significant enough to try it. An automatic tuner should tune this antenna with no problem. If one should feel it necessary, a 1:1 Balun would do the job.

Basically, the Extended Double Zepp Antenna is a pair of 5/8 wave elements. The total length is approximately 1.25 wavelengths long.

Formula

(A) One leg length (quarter wave) is… 625/F (MHz)

(B) Stub length is… 142/F (MHz)

The 12 Meter EDZ Antenna

The same principles apply for the 12 Meter EDZ. For each leg, use 25 feet 3 inches. For the stub, use 5 feet 5 inches.

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AV Switch: Connect Roku And DVD Player To TV

By RD Bentley on October 24, 2015 in ,

RCA Switcher 8-In-1-Out Composite Box

Let’s say that you have something like a Roku box hooked up to your television, and you want to add another device such as a DVD player. Suppose you would prefer the convenience of a switch or a button, instead of plugging and unplugging the wires every time you change electronic boxes. Simple push-button switching is the applicable solution.

AV Switch Solution: (Panlong AV Switch) — The AV switch allows you to connect multiple video devices with AV out (such as Wii, XBOX, DVD, PS2, Cable Box) to your TV using AV cables. Then you will be able to easily switch the input signal without the need to disconnect and re-connect your AV devices.

Buying Tip: In order to save approximately $9 on this item, click on the Panlong 4-Way AV Switch, instead of the 8-Way, since you probably don’t need that many. This depends on how many devices you have.

Will this work with any device that has the A/V connection? Yes it will. If your device has the AV connection, then you’re in business.

Does the AV Switch require power or is it self-powered? This unit is self-powered and will not require another electrical outlet. This is great for electronic hobbyists that have run out of outlets.

Also, the AV box does not come with the necessary composite cables to hook up those different devices. You must purchase the cables separately.

Easy installation and operation. No extra power supply needed.

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Is October 23 (4004 BC) The Earth’s Birthday?

By RD Bentley on October 23, 2015 in

Science has changed the way we live and think. Careful observations and measurements are made of the physical world that we know. After analysis, we can only form an opinion of what we believe, based on our findings.

There are a few questions one might ask: Just how old is the world? Can we determine the year, or perhaps the exact day the earth was created? Can the chronological study of history give us any clues?

James Ussher (1581-1656), a scholar from Ireland asked these same questions himself. Ussher was born in Dublin, Ireland.

Ussher would research, write, and chronologize his works on the subject. In 1650, James Ussher would publish his most famous work, called Annales veteris testamenti a prima mundi origine deducti (The Annals of the Old Testament, Deduced from the First Origin of the World).

In his works he establishes that the first day of creation was on Sunday, the 23rd day of October, in 4004 BC. Ussher also calculates other dates: Adam and Eve were driven from Paradise on Monday, November 10, 4004 B.C., and Noah’s Ark touched down on Mt. Ararat on Wednesday, May 5, 2348 B.C.

Ussher’s works were based on his studies of the Bible, Middle Eastern sources, knowledge of calendars, and Roman history. Ussher was highly regarded as a scholar.

Sources
1. BISHOP USSHER DATES THE WORLD: 4004 BC
2. James Ussher’s Date of the Creation
3. James Ussher

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The Cobra HF Antenna

By RD Bentley on October 21, 2015 in

▲The Cobra Antenna Is A Folded Dipole

The original Cobra antenna was designed by W4JOH and it’s still being used in the amateur radio cosmopolitan universe. The 80 meter version is considered the standard, simply because it covers nearly all of the bands, and it covers them well.

Pertaining to the uber popular 80 meter band, which is a night time band designated to restless night owls, the Cobra is definitely a winner. The Cobra antenna is long lasting, versatile, requires little maintenance, and is a very consistent performer. You don’t need a half-dozen telephone poles and an instruction booklet to get going.

The Cobra’s weakness is on 160 meters; it’s a bit difficult to tune by nature. A full wave loop would probably fare better on the 160 meter band.

W4JOH used the Romex cable for the elements. Some have successfully tried rotor cable: RadioShack 100-Ft. (30.4) Three-Conductor Antenna Rotator Cable. It’s lighter, less cumbersome, and nearly maintenance free. Awesome!

If you’re running an internal automatic tuner then a balun is probably the best bet: MFJ Enterprises Original MFJ-913 Balun 4:1 Current 300 Watts.

The traditional folded dipole is a half-wave dipole with an additional wire connecting its two ends. The folded dipole has a wider bandwidth than a single dipole. This is one of its strong points.

THE 80 METER COBRA ANTENNA DETAILS

1. Each leg is 210 feet per side, and this is 420 feet total across the top of the antenna.

2. The stub is around 100 feet in length (75 to 120 ft is recommended), using 450 ohm ladder line: 100′ 18 AWG SOLID 450 OHM LADDER LINE ANTENNA WIRE.

3. Width of antenna runs 140 feet total—from end to end. The 40 meter version is half of that.

4. The 3-conductor wire is connected in series per side and is folded back, or stacked on one another.

5. The Cobra antenna uses standard insulated wire of 14 gauge and is fed with 450 ohm ladder line. Any gauge can be used, and even the 20 gauge wire may be preferred because it’s lighter in weight.

6. A 4:1 balun should be placed at the end of the feedline, and one could run 50 ohm coaxial cable into the shack. An experienced ham operator may run the 450 ladder line to the shack and into an external tuner. Some might be hesitant to bring ladder line into the shack because of rf (radio frequency).

(Hint: Some external tuners supply a built-in balun. Palstar is an option.)

Editor’s Note: The Radio Shack 100-Ft. Rotator Control Cable or similar is the way to go if you can find it. Amazon is probably the best option.

THE 40 METER COBRA ANTENNA

1. Cobra antenna 40 meter version is—105 feet per leg—210 feet total—50 feet for the stub.

2. Width of antenna runs 70 feet total—from end to end.

Analysis

1. The Cobra Folded Dipole is 1477/F (estimated).

2. This is 1.5 wavelength (estimated).

3. Original formula — 210 / 3.750 (band center) = 56 (unknown multiplier)

More:
1. The Cobra UltraLite — The Alternative Multi-band Solution
2. RadioShack 100-Ft. (30.4) Three-Conductor Antenna Rotator Cable — This is a 3-conductor, 20 AWG cable.
3. RCA VH127N Antenna Rotator Cable — 75 ft Cable 22 gauge wire.
4. 4:1 BALUN 160-10 METERS UNADILLA W2AU
5. 4:1 Balun Jetstream

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Is Coconut Oil Good For You?

By RD Bentley on October 20, 2015 in ,

Are the health experts correct when implying that the 90% saturated fat is harmful to humans? Is their charge overhyped ballyhoo or does it have any validity? Is this claim truth or myth? Is it good for you, the Coconut Oil?

“Coconut oil can be used as a skin moisturizer, helping with dry skin and was shown in one study to reduce protein loss when used in hair.”

The Lauric acid found in coconut oil is also found in human breast milk.

According to Dr Mercola, saturated fat is being unfairly vilified for commercial reasons, and the trans fat is the real culprit to watch for. “Although trans fats are edible, consumption of trans fats has shown to increase the risk of coronary heart disease.”

In fact, a study from Harvard explains the following:

“Trans fat has been shown to consistently be associated, in an intake-dependent way, with risk of coronary heart disease, the worldwide leading cause of death.”

While some foods do not come with labels on them, the ones that are labeled are required to list the trans fat. The FDA once estimated that approximately 95 percent of prepared cookies, 100 percent of crackers, and 80 percent of frozen breakfast products contained trans fat.

“Hydrogenation of unsaturated fats produces saturated fats, and in the case of partial hydrogenation, trans fats may be generated as well.” The biggest part of hydrogenation is for the processing of vegetable oils.

Wilhelm Normann introduced hydrogenation of fats in 1901, and in 1909, Procter & Gamble acquired the US rights to the patent. A popular product called Crisco used this method of hydrogenation, but changes have been made in the last few decades. Even the so called ‘trans-fat free’ version was discontinued.

The trend is a trans-fat-free future.

“Coconut milk is a very popular food ingredient used in Southeast Asia, South Asia, Southern China, the Caribbean and north of South America.”

The famous piña colada drink is made from these ingredients: Cream Coconut, pineapple juice, and rum, usually served either blended or shaken with ice. This would be one of the most healthy drinks on the planet if the rum was excluded. It reminds me of The Pina Colada Song.

More Health News:
1. Dr. Mercola: Is Coconut Oil REALLY Healthy?

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10 Reasons Why You Should Subscribe To Amazon Prime

By RD Bentley on October 7, 2015 in , ,


Streaming internet television is fast becoming the rage and the data is there to prove it. Cable subscriptions are declining rapidly to a point of no return. This should be of no surprise to anyone with a pulse. Cable prices have skyrocketed, programming stinks to high heaven, there are a zillion irrelevant commercials, their rigid policies are hostile to bundle packages, and the worst sin of all, cable has become absolutely boring.

I’ve tried the Netflix thing and it’s okay, but I’m wanting more for my money, so I’ve become more interested in the Amazon Prime package. Here are ten valid reasons why both you and I should subscribe to Amazon Prime on Amazon.com.

10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD SUBSCRIBE TO AMAZON PRIME

1. Save Money with FREE Two-Day Shipping — Free shipping is the way to save money. With the luxurious Amazon Prime, the options are out of this world. Whatever necessity brings to the table, home or office—satisfy the shopping itch—with the two day shipping plan. Prime members also get FREE Same-Day Delivery on over a million items when shipping to selected metro areas across the United States.

And if you don’t receive your order within the two-day time frame, Amazon will extend your Prime membership for a full month!

2. Watch Unlimited Movies and TV Shows — See what’s on this week at Prime Video. Popcorn anyone? Who doesn’t like to sit down with family and friends on movie night? It’s always prime time when your options include epic film classics and those popular TV shows. While some will catch that favorite episode on conventional TV, others will use the laptop or maybe the Kindle Fire. There are many options here. Next Saturday night, we’re sending you back to the future!

3. Unlimited Music Streaming — Enter Prime Music, a service that provides unlimited, ad-free access to over a million songs and hundreds of custom-built playlists. Bring it on Ludwig van Beethoven!

4. Membership Privileges Include Over 800,000 Free Ebooks — Enter The Kindle Library, with over 800,000 books. Fiction or non-fiction, find your way to the classics. Borrow one book a month, leave behind the trivial library due date issues. Discover your next classic and sit down to relax.

5. Members Gain Early Access to Lightning Deals — Stay ahead of the game. Get 30-minute early access to Lightning Deals on Amazon. Save money on shopping deals.

6. Easy Access To Fashion — Always look your best with MyHabit.com. Are you interested in the latest fashion trends? Would you rather fight the crowd or just keep it simple and order online? No problem.

7. Free unlimited photo storage — Introducing Prime Photos. Your cherished memories are safe in Amazon Cloud Drive and accessible anywhere you are.

8. Shopping Online With Prime is Safer Than The Freeway — Whether it’s raining, snowing, or freezing outside, online shopping is much safer and more convenient. Save on gas while you’re at it.

9. Get pantry items delivered to your door — With Prime Pantry you can stuff a box full of grocery, household, and pet care items for a flat rate delivery fee of $5.99. Food delivery!

10. Share your Prime benefits — You can invite up to four other Amazon users to share your free two-day shipping benefits with. And you can share all your benefits with one other person in your household (they must be set as an “Adult”).

Note: After the 30-day free trial, Amazon Prime is only $99 per year. Cancel anytime you please.

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‘Terminate with extreme prejudice’

By RD Bentley on October 6, 2015 in

Using covert operation terminology, the phrase ‘terminate with extreme prejudice’ means to execute or assassinate the employee or said target. The term was explained by Terence Smith, a former reporter of The New York Times.

The reference is directed to the the Green Beret Affair, which is during the the Vietnam era from 1966 to 1970. Project GAMMA was the name of a (aka Detachment B-57 Company E, 5th Special Forces Group) special operations.

Intelligence had been compromised in Cambodia. Chu Van Thai Khac had allegedly met with North Vietnamese intelligence officers and supposedly there were pictures to prove it. An Ops officer and CIA headquarters decided that “elimination … might be the best course of action”. This was the option chosen, although the 5th Special Forces Group’s exec was against the killing.

The particular case involved the killing of Chu Van Thai Khac. “On June 20, 1969, three officers assigned to Project GAMMA drugged Chuyen, took him out on a boat into Nha Trang Bay, shot him twice in the head and dumped his body into the South China Sea.”

Eight soldiers were responsible for the murder and the case would go to trial, but the charges were dropped against the soldiers.

The 1969 article named “Details of Green Beret Case Are Reported in Saigon”, suggested that one either be isolated or ‘terminated with extreme prejudice’, a euphemism for execution.

The phrase plays upon another similar phrase ‘terminated without prejudice’, meaning the “fired employee may be rehired readily for the same or a similar job in the future,” which is usually true in the case of layoff.

If the employee is ‘terminated with prejudice’, it means an employer will not rehire the former employee to a similar job in the future. This is it for said employee.

Pink slips may include a set of check boxes where a supervisor can indicate ‘with prejudice’ or ‘without prejudice’.

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The Ship That Would Cost $13 Billion

By RD Bentley on September 30, 2015 in

Austerity say ye? Not enough food for the poor, or lack of shelter for the homeless? No funding for crumbling infrastructure?

What about a warship that will cost taxpayers approximately $13 billion ($12.8 billion + $4.7 billion R&D) and possibly more? The warship is called the USS Gerald R. Ford and is planned to be commissioned in March of 2016. Construction is 93% complete on this ‘technological marvel’ as of September 2015.

The ship requires 25% fewer crew members, so there goes more jobs. But no problem though. The 19,000 workers will have the opportunity to build another one of the same kind by year 2020 if they’re lucky. Empire building isn’t cheap you know.

The Nimitz-class supercarriers are nuclear-powered. “As a result of the use of nuclear power, the ships are capable of operating for over 20 years without refueling.” There are two A1B nuclear reactors equipped for the USS Gerald R. Ford.

Good old Rummy promised a favor to President Ford a few weeks before his death in 2006.

The Ford Class: The Navy’s first aircraft carrier to be completely designed using a 3-dimensional product model, is the Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78).

Related News:
1. Obamacare Tax Rigging Scheme Explained — Get Rid Of Obamacare?

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Small Air Compressor To Clean Computer

By RD Bentley on September 24, 2015 in

After being frustrated with the overpriced little cans of compressed air, I decided that I needed something better to clean my computer. I just couldn’t see buying those little cans over and over, especially because they seemed inefficient to begin with. I thought about getting a small electric air compressor to blow the dust off. It has definitely paid off. Here’s the scoop.

After owning my small electric air compressor for several years now, it was worth the small investment. Here’s the brand that I wound up with: Campbell Hausfeld FP2028 1-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Air Compressor with Accessory Kit.

Uses For Small Air Compressor

1. Cleaning the dust off computers, keyboards, monitors, etc.
2. Cleaning the dust off little speakers
3. Blowing the dust off of heaters
4. Pumping up deflated bicycle tires

PROS

1. No more overpriced cans of air. Save money.
2. Effectively cleans all computers with efficiency.
3. Cleans heaters like a charm.
4. Great for pumping up bicycle tires.
5. Small and light for easy packing and storage.
6. No gas equals no bad odor. An electric outlet is necessary.

CONS

1. This machine is very loud. Ear plugs are not necessary, but strongly recommended.
2. There are a lot of restarts, because the air pressure doesn’t hold 100% for long. It’s not an issue with me.
3. Lightweight. Might not be best suited for auto tires. I would recommend a bigger, more expensive air compressor for heavy usage.

ACCESSORY TIP

The little air chuck (for pumping tires) that I bought was not so good, because the stem kept sticking. Therefore, I bought a longer style chuck for around five dollars. No problem. Just as a friendly reminder, the longer style chuck that I acquired did have a female end on it.

CONCLUSION

I’ve owned this little electric compressor for several years now. It’s been most suitable for my needs. I use it for blowing the dust out of the computer fans and wherever necessary. The compressor sends out a gentle stream of air, so there’s no need to worry about too much pressure to break any computer parts.

Once or twice a year I’ll drag the light compressor out and clean the dust out of the computers, usually in the fall and winter. For the summer season, I use it to pump up bicycle tires.

As stated above, I would not recommend this little compressor for heavy car tire projects. For small projects such as computers, heaters, or maybe air brushing (haven’t tried it), this is a good option. This brand has been very reliable so far. It’s just a cheap, small, electric air compressor. That’s all it is.

Warning: This little electric air compressor is very noisy. It’s great if you want to disturb the neighbors or get rid of annoying, unwanted house guests!

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