As I mentioned in my last entry, we're having a few electrical problems at our house. ComEd is supposed to supply voltage at 120VAC (Volts Alternating Current). That's just a nominal value, it can vary a bit. ANSI standards supposedly permit 5% variation, from 114 volts to 126 volts. ComEd's rule book says they may have 5.8% variation, from 113 volts to 127 volts. This … [Read more...] about VAC, Part 2
VAC
Here's a question that's turning out to be harder to answer than I would have thought: What's the acceptable voltage range for your house? A few days ago the lights flickered and the speakers on one of my computers started making funny noises. Turns out they're fried. That computer system wasn't on a UPS, so I went out and bought an APC Back-UPS 800 for it. When I plugged … [Read more...] about VAC
…The Way to Armadillo
...The Royal Dragoon Guards now carries with it the traditions and history of four of the finest regiments in the British Cavalry; the 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards, the 5th Dragoon Guards, the 7th Dragoon Guards and the 6th Inniskilling Dragoons. All four were raised between 1685 and 1689, during the protracted contest between James II and William of Orange for the English … [Read more...] about …The Way to Armadillo
Wedding Night
Mary Kay Letourneau and Vili Fualaau should be celebrating their wedding night by now. I think the whole situation is a bit disturbing. After all, they first had sex when he was in sixth grade and she was his teacher. She went to prison for that. I think they're both a bit crazy. My opinion doesn't matter, however, nor should it: Now that they're both adults they can do … [Read more...] about Wedding Night
By Geeks, For Geeks
I have nothing but admiration for the concept: Geek Fantasies [Update: Link is dead.] (Hat tip: Google Blogoscoped) … [Read more...] about By Geeks, For Geeks