How to make an Orbo Deck? Don't!
If you're playing Kongregate.com's War Metal Tyrant, I suggest not including Orbo.
Reasons:
Orbo is expensive.
Orbo has a health of 1.
Instead of Orbo, I suggest playing (in any faction, or mixed faction):
Sulfuris Acid Pit.
Omega.
Trap setter.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
What makes a Stradivarius sound good?
Back in my violin days, I was graced with a lesson from a music PHD.
She had a Stradivarius on loan from a local university and I got to watch her play it.
Now, keep in mind that most high-quality violins have great sound. You get what you pay for.
In the hands of a master violinist (who could play Bach's Chaconne from memory) they all pretty much sound the same. It's difficult to tell the difference between a standard violin ($1,000 and up) and a strad in the hands of a master.
I'm sure they are wonderful instruments, but the average classical fan is not going to be armed with the aesthetic to understand the sound.
If you had audio equipment to measure the specific sonic profile of a Stradivarius, perhaps you could see the exact difference.
That's my entitled opinion. You expect a professional to have the highest-quality equipment.
So, what makes a Stradivarius sound so good? About 100,000 hours of practice.
She had a Stradivarius on loan from a local university and I got to watch her play it.
Now, keep in mind that most high-quality violins have great sound. You get what you pay for.
In the hands of a master violinist (who could play Bach's Chaconne from memory) they all pretty much sound the same. It's difficult to tell the difference between a standard violin ($1,000 and up) and a strad in the hands of a master.
I'm sure they are wonderful instruments, but the average classical fan is not going to be armed with the aesthetic to understand the sound.
If you had audio equipment to measure the specific sonic profile of a Stradivarius, perhaps you could see the exact difference.
That's my entitled opinion. You expect a professional to have the highest-quality equipment.
So, what makes a Stradivarius sound so good? About 100,000 hours of practice.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Roomba 500 series
I don't know about the Roomba 400 series.
I'm thinking that the Roombas are like Macs; you have to wait for the next upgrade before considering buying one.
600 series?
I'm thinking that the Roombas are like Macs; you have to wait for the next upgrade before considering buying one.
600 series?
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Diablotek PSEL400 problems? Here's what I did.
Today I had power supply problems.
I've been an amateur computer techie for many years, and I have one solution if you have power supply problems such as:
Power Supply Won't power on
Power Supply doesnt work
My solution: BUY A NEW POWER SUPPLY. Most of the time there's something wrong with either the power supply, or the motherboard compatibility with the supply. If your motherboard does not like your power supply, then you need to find a power supply that is compatible.
Speaking of which, I really want a OCZ Seasonic, but I'll wait until the price goes down or if I can find a deal.
The Eagle 550w Power Supply failed in my old 939 system, so I tried to jump-start it.
Unfortunately for me, I'm just outside the warranty and I can't really bring it back to Microcenter.
So, I'm pricing out new power supplies. I think I'll check out New Egg for the Diablotek PHD, they seem to have better ratings than the EL or PSD series.
I've been an amateur computer techie for many years, and I have one solution if you have power supply problems such as:
Power Supply Won't power on
Power Supply doesnt work
My solution: BUY A NEW POWER SUPPLY. Most of the time there's something wrong with either the power supply, or the motherboard compatibility with the supply. If your motherboard does not like your power supply, then you need to find a power supply that is compatible.
Speaking of which, I really want a OCZ Seasonic, but I'll wait until the price goes down or if I can find a deal.
The Eagle 550w Power Supply failed in my old 939 system, so I tried to jump-start it.
Unfortunately for me, I'm just outside the warranty and I can't really bring it back to Microcenter.
So, I'm pricing out new power supplies. I think I'll check out New Egg for the Diablotek PHD, they seem to have better ratings than the EL or PSD series.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Nintendo's WiiU
I am totally excited for the new WiiU.
I read a little bit about it on the Gizmodo/Kotaku website, and lemme tell ya, my inner fanboy got ready to shell out some cash.
I am worried that it might cause some neck strain, however. Holding the pad in front of my face and staring at the screen seems a little like torture.
Somewhere out there, someone is plannin a free WiiU promotion and I am going to sign up.
I read a little bit about it on the Gizmodo/Kotaku website, and lemme tell ya, my inner fanboy got ready to shell out some cash.
I am worried that it might cause some neck strain, however. Holding the pad in front of my face and staring at the screen seems a little like torture.
Somewhere out there, someone is plannin a free WiiU promotion and I am going to sign up.
What is the Dash Diet
I have tried all sorts of diets in my life; most diets don't work. Good carbs, bad carbs, worst carbs; everything that common sense told me about eating was correct: small portions, modest fat amounts, high-quality food, avoid processed foods, and get plenty of exercise and sleep.
I just heard about the Dash Diet and I was initially skeptical. DASH stands for (don't quote me on this one) Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.
Now, not to be a debbie downer, but I like food. I like starches and sugars and meats. I like spices. I do not like eating veggies. And I'm certainly not going to put vegimite in my mouth.
What strikes me about the DASH Diet is that the minerals involved in the food take precendence. Mainly, Potassium. Potassium is an important element that plays a part in ion transfer in your cells. Any cell with water and Sodium needs Potassium to regulate the osmotic pressure. Too much pressure and you have hypertension, theoretically.
I like the Dash Diet because it's a simple diet with grains and whole foods. There's no punishment. It's just eat what is healthy and nutritiously balanced.
Here's a link to the Syndey Morning Herald with more info if you're curious:
http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/wellbeing/dash-diet-deemed-best-overall-20110608-1frw0.html
I just heard about the Dash Diet and I was initially skeptical. DASH stands for (don't quote me on this one) Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.
Now, not to be a debbie downer, but I like food. I like starches and sugars and meats. I like spices. I do not like eating veggies. And I'm certainly not going to put vegimite in my mouth.
What strikes me about the DASH Diet is that the minerals involved in the food take precendence. Mainly, Potassium. Potassium is an important element that plays a part in ion transfer in your cells. Any cell with water and Sodium needs Potassium to regulate the osmotic pressure. Too much pressure and you have hypertension, theoretically.
I like the Dash Diet because it's a simple diet with grains and whole foods. There's no punishment. It's just eat what is healthy and nutritiously balanced.
Here's a link to the Syndey Morning Herald with more info if you're curious:
http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/wellbeing/dash-diet-deemed-best-overall-20110608-1frw0.html
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
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