Recent content by LOFBenson

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    Any CCTV experts?

    Pretty much all the network cameras support POE. Those things are 640x480x30fps which seems low for $533 when you can get 1920x1080x30fps for $800 or so (Vivotek IP8362).
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    Any CCTV experts?

    I've dealt with a few 16 camera DVR's. The biggest problem with them is that even if you catch someone doing something on them most of the time you don't get any good shots the cops can actually use. Most of the time people were wearing hoodies or hats when they got caught on mine or things...
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    ever go lurker fishing?

    If they hadn't reset the accounts in 2000 I'd be 0.01!
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    Goldman Sachs: Split up Microsoft

    True, they didn't need the TARP money directly. They just needed all the other companies on the losing side of their bets to get bailed out. "Goldman Sachs ultimately received about $8 billion from taxpayers via AIG. Goldman posted a $1.3 billion profit for 2008."
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    Anyone own a boat?

    Actually at his age the SDYC isn't all that expensive. They have been trying for years to get younger people to join and they make it pretty reasonable for all that you get. They also arn't the only game in town. There's 3 yacht clubs and 3 other marinas in the Pt. Loma area alone that I can...
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    Anyone own a boat?

    the biggest downsides to owning a boat: 1. you have to keep it somewhere. This can either be a hassle (your front lawn) or get very very expensive (slip fees) depending on the size of the boat. Also - getting a slip or moorage in San Diego can be a multi-year waitlist problem. 2...
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    Microsoft SteadyState - white listing web pages

    Set up the whitelist at the firewall not on the pc. It's easier and probably safer that way anyways. There's dozens of ways to do it in software... but none of them are really perfect. Either way you should be able to check the firewall logs to figure out what extra access you need to allow once...
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    Need help with a media player

    Uninstall the windows live ID sign in assistant if you have it.
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    UPDATED: Got contacts instead. (Prescription Sunglass thread)

    http://www.oakley.com/innovation/optical_superiority/prescription Theres a box to locate your nearest prescription dealer
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    UPDATED: Got contacts instead. (Prescription Sunglass thread)

    I had some custom lenses cut for oakley minute 2.0's which are about as curved as oakley gets. My RX is -5.75 and -6 which is way beyond the limit for OEM oakley lenses in that model. It did take them 2 tries to get the lenses correct but it was worth it. I went to an optometrist that is...
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    How to restrict computers to a few web domains?

    The easiest way if you only have a few computers that are already locked down is to use IE's content advisor to block everything and then add exceptions for the sites you want. The main problem with this is that, as of last time I checked, you couldn't get Active Directory to actually push...
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    Why does everybody talk s--- about government jobs?

    Your mom's pension plan is almost certainly bankrupt. Pension systems in the us have been claiming 7-10% ROI for the past decade put only producing 3%. Considering most pension systems were invested heavily in complicated debt instruments or real estate the fact is that the entire burden of...
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    Mortgage delinquencies up to almost 4%

    People no longer have to pay income tax on debt forgiven in a foreclosure.
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    My dad says AIG and GM are good investments long term...

    While these companies probably will survive it is entirely possible that any investment you make will be entirely worthless. Most bailouts, either private or government, are going to dilute or erase your interest/control/ownership. Both of these companies will need continuing bailouts for the...