After less than a year in existence, 4insure.net provides their 50,000th free auto insurance quote comparison. (PRWEB Jun 7, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2504454.htm

I just set up my brand new git repository at github: http://github.com/jdutta. Don't know what took me so long to embrace git but I am glad to be ready to move out of my CVS based workflow for personal projects.

A quick look at the tutorial was all I needed to convince myself towards this change. Now I can work on my personal projects from anywhere without worrying about merge issues later on. I just published my favorite config files under repository dotfiles. Could not be an easier backup/version-control mechanism.

Some good resources to learn git:
1. http://www-cs-students.stanford.edu/~blynn/gitmagic/book.pdf
2. http://git-scm.com/documentation
3. http://www.eecs.harvard.edu/~cduan/technical/git/

In my digital photography workflow, I often need to use a shell in a directory fairly deep from the home dir. For example, I am at ~/Pictures/photography/portfolios/priti/2009-05-30-sf in the finder and want to cd to this folder at once. Found out two delightful options from: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/420456/open-terminal-here-in-mac-os-finder

1. Copy an item from the finder using command-c, jump into the Terminal, type 'cd ' and simply paste with command-v

2. cdto

The second option is working out perfectly for me.

In my digital photography workflow, I often need to use a shell in a directory fairly deep from the home dir. For example, I am at ~/Pictures/photography/portfolios/priti/2009-05-30-sf in the finder and want to cd to this folder at once. Found out two delightful options from: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/420456/open-terminal-here-in-mac-os-finder

1. Copy an item from the finder using command-c, jump into the Terminal, type 'cd ' and simply paste with command-v

2. cdto

The second option is working out perfectly for me.

Picked up a mint Nikon F3HP with a Nikon 50mm/1.8 Series E for a song, thanks to craigslist. This is a legendary 35mm film SLR with everything manual except a battery dependent shutter. Not that I had to have a 35mm film SLR again, but with the throwaway prices of these beautiful instruments in this digital age I figured maybe it won't hurt to keep one.

I am pleasantly surprised with this camera, especially after going through the manual. To discover the removable prism was fun, now I can use it like the mamiya on the streets and can get some pleasing candids. The mirror vibration and shutter noise is much smoother than the FM3a I had, so my days of regret are over. Moreover, the 50mm lens is thin like a pancake which is cool as well.

Looking forward to using up the Ilford hp5+ bw films I have lying around since last year.

After less than a year in existence, 4insure.net provides their 50,000th free auto insurance quote comparison. (PRWEB Jun 7, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2504454.htm

Picked up a mint Nikon F3HP with a Nikon 50mm/1.8 Series E for a song, thanks to craigslist. This is a legendary 35mm film SLR with everything manual except a battery dependent shutter. Not that I had to have a 35mm film SLR again, but with the throwaway prices of these beautiful instruments in this digital age I figured maybe it won't hurt to keep one.

I am pleasantly surprised with this camera, especially after going through the manual. To discover the removable prism was fun, now I can use it like the mamiya on the streets and can get some pleasing candids. The mirror vibration and shutter noise is much smoother than the FM3a I had, so my days of regret are over. Moreover, the 50mm lens is thin like a pancake which is cool as well.

Looking forward to using up the Ilford hp5+ bw films I have lying around since last year.

Lifeline of Ohio, which promotes organ and tissue donation in central and southeastern Ohio, is partnering with the motorcycle enthusiast community to reclaim negative slang phrase "organ donor." Through their "Live On. Ride On." campaign, Lifeline of Ohio wants to show motorcyclists the impact they have by registering in the Ohio Donor Registry. (PRWEB May 28, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2468734.htm

In my digital photography workflow, I often need to use a shell in a directory fairly deep from the home dir. For example, I am at ~/Pictures/photography/portfolios/priti/2009-05-30-sf in the finder and want to cd to this folder at once. Found out two delightful options from: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/420456/open-terminal-here-in-mac-os-finder

1. Copy an item from the finder using command-c, jump into the Terminal, type 'cd ' and simply paste with command-v

2. cdto

The second option is working out perfectly for me.

When you have to force shutdown your mac due to the sleep-wake hanging issue, the MAMP stop servers button stops working as well. Here is the fix, works perfectly: http://www.imventurer.com/2008/04/02/mamp-stop-servers-button-doesnt-work/

The first weekend in May saw women riders around the world banding together to share the open road, as well as flocking to new rider training courses around the country to help establish a world record--all to kick start Harley-Davidson's Women Riders Month. (PRWEB May 29, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/harley-davidson/women-riders-month/prweb2469364.htm

GR Sales Inc., an automotive aftermarket accessories supplier since 1980, is opening its first retail store, Super Autotoyz, in Stanton, Calif. Super Autotoyz will focus on providing car enthusiasts and lovers alike the widest and deepest selection of car parts, accessories and car audio all under one roof. Grand Opening Festivites will be held June 20, 2009 at 9:00am at 12645 Beach Blvd, Stanton, Calif. (PRWEB Jun 14, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2532114.htm

This summer people can enjoy some of their routine indoor exercise in the outdoor environment. Pumgo scooter introduces a new concept of exercise and fitness. And that is "Fit for Fun!" Both adults and kids can experience Pumgo Scooter riding with great cardiovascular workout. Visit www.pumgo.com for the product information, including videos. (PRWEB May 28, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2468544.htm

Michael Ghanem, the founder and owner of Domani Motors, met Tom Steinbacher, the owner of Demon's Cycle, at a charity event and soon discovered that sponsoring local charities was not the only thing they had in common. Quickly a new partnership developed, between the builders of machines with two wheels and dealer of those with four. (PRWEB May 28, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2463284.htm

My gut feel always wins.

When Priti had to visit India for her thesis submission and defense in January, she was certain that everything would be over by end of April. The logic went like this - thesis submission deadline in January end, and in best cases the report comes back in 2 months, add one extra week for defense and 3 weeks to visit family and she would be free. But come on, a PhD in India which takes around 7 slow-motion years, we can't expect deadlines and best cases to work back to back, can we ?

So in the back of my mind I thought if I had booked the ticket from January to September, it would be MUCH easier to prepone when she would be packed up to fly immediately. Rather we hoped everything would be over by April end, maybe a little later which could be adjusted once free of penalties. But postponing is always an uncertain thing to do than preponing, as our luck turned out. Thanks to her irresponsible advisor who decided to take a summer trip out of country in May, being fully aware of our plight and timing hell. The defense can't happen without her, she comes back in August, and the validity of the already postponed ticket is till July first week.

Lesson learnt: For a trip out of country with uncertain return dates, book longer than you will possibly need with provision of one free adjustment.

The fault is mine to not follow my instincts.

Up to 4.8 million (13 per cent) UK drivers would be prepared to ride out the recession on two-wheels, according to Post Office� Car Insurance research.* (PRWEB May 31, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/motor/insurance/prweb2476894.htm

A new underwear brand, Key Largo Underwear, supports truckers and can prevent potential health problems that can plague the profession with a layer of fabrics in sensitive areas. (PRWEB May 18, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/Underwear_Panties/Wicking_Fabric/prweb2428614.htm

48hr tube strike to take place from 9th - 11th June. (PRWEB Jun 5, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2499234.htm

Lifeline of Ohio, which promotes organ and tissue donation in central and southeastern Ohio, is partnering with the motorcycle enthusiast community to reclaim negative slang phrase "organ donor." Through their "Live On. Ride On." campaign, Lifeline of Ohio wants to show motorcyclists the impact they have by registering in the Ohio Donor Registry. (PRWEB May 28, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2468734.htm

So, I am now set with a refillable cartridge kit coming next Monday. I plan to print a lot in a few weeks but there is always the worry of the printer's waste ink sponges to be full soon. The waste ink counter can be reset using a combination of keys, but the sponge replacement is supposed to need a lengthy surgery on the printer (unless taken to an epson center and spending $$$).

I was looking for a painless workaround, and the closest I found is as follows:

http://www.continuousink.info/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4149
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/pavelnemo/Epson2100NemoMod?authkey=7QzJC-KLLdk#
http://www.wasteink.co.uk/waste-ink-mods/epson-2100-wibox-mod/

So basically I need to pull out the waste ink tube from the right side and attach an exit tube to it which will lead the ink to an external container. Sweet.