Category Archives: Technical

Create directory /mnt/usbstick:     mkdir /mnt/usbstick Mount the usb device, in my case: it's /dev/sda1:     mount -t vfat /dev/sda1 /mnt/usbstick  And it's ready!!!   Sometimes when it is replugged, it needs to be remounted:     umount /mnt/usbstick      mount … Continue reading →

Source: http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2007/brain-block.html Interestingly the gene halorhodopsin, found in halobacteria, is responsible for light-activated chloride pump, aiding in energy production. Hence, the existence of the bacteria in salty environment. When chloride ions are driven into neurons, they will lower the voltage … Continue reading →

 Since my linux kernel is not up to date enough for apt-get install tzdata, I had to do it manually, thanks to TechRepublic, it took only a couple minutes to get the job done. Excerpt from "http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10877-6163042.html"  "  Manually updating … Continue reading →

In response to Microsoft's $4k fee to businesses for DST fix, while having this free validation-free fix from microsoft (http://support.microsoft.com/dst2007) vs validation-required update also from microsoft for XP SP2, Slashdot.org, OmnipotentEntity posted yet another savvy fix, straight to the source, … Continue reading →

Interestingly, I have the same birthdate with this Nobel Prize laureate. Erwin Schrödinger, born August 12, 1887.  [@more@]

This is signed on my birthday 8/12/1978...interesting: http://www.mofa.go.jp/region/asia-paci/china/treaty78.html Recalling with satisfaction that since the Government of Japan and the Government of the People's Republic of China issued a Joint Communique in Peking on September 29, 1972, the friendly relations between … Continue reading →

Facing a problem after joining a station to a domain, I had a hard time finding the solution on the internet, now I found it. Perhaps there are other solutions but this works like a charm.  When trying to login … Continue reading →

Two nights ago, after taking several exposure shots at Orion at a very very windy and cold beach in Far Rockaway, my olympus c-5500 motor drive seemed to be filled with wandering terrestrial "asteroids" and failed to operate. The photographer … Continue reading →

Chinese and Anasazi recorded the crab supernova on July 4th, 1054. Anasazi cliff painting near Penasco Blanco's great house seems to indicate such event. This nebula M1 is located in the constellation of Taurus.   Below: Anasazi's Cliff Painting, Crab … Continue reading →

I believe lighting is the most important ingredient. It's more important than temperature, food, etc. Because it effects more than just a few issues. Fluorescence light is preferable. It emulates sunlight. At least 10 hours a day. [@more@]