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From the car talk web site "Dear Tom & Ray, You keep pushing those "Hang Up and Drive" bumper stickers. I think they are sending the wrong message. I want to propose an alternative: "Please Multitask

I think our resident bitch weasel is confused. The logitech/slimdevices server software is called SqueezeCenter (formerly known as SlimServer) It has various flavors of web/html "skins", that you can use to interact with it. Your client browser can operated on a wired or wireless device, as long as it has tcp/ip (and http) access to the server (typically on port 9000) Some of these skins are optimized for use with specific browsers / devices e.g. the nokia 770 skin. There is also a CLI protocol that can be used by non web based clients, the slimdevices controler is an example of such a dedicated component. The iPeng plugin is a web based interface that exploits specific features of the safari browser, and device characteristics of the iPhone/iTouch. Full Details Here Does it do artwork. Yes - if you have it on the server. e.g. you can look at lots of pretty pictures/screen shots here

Italian Brio The Problem ... Rome mayor cracks down on skimpy clothing distracting motorists - Telegraph The Solution? Italian prostitutes to dress as nuns - Telegraph

Grawks New Avatar?

2006 Women Drivers Award, in reverse order. from The 2006 Women Drivers Award

In other news, this just in () from the No Shit, Sherlock Foundation. Distracted drivers pose safety hazard, according to new UNC study 80% of Car Crashes are from Driver Distractions - Mobiledia Which worryingly means that 20% of Car Crashes are from un-distracted drivers. Take Heed, [url=http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/brochures/fast_facts/ffdl28.htm]Driver Distractions - Don

NEWS - Women Drivers Crash More Than Men

Just a bump to say, that if you are interested, you can sign up at the other place. You can, of course, wear the T-shirt from this place, should you want to.

You'd probably like Welcome to the 419 Eater especially Trophy Room - maybe we can scam someone to make a head-case.org trophy? I thought the Hong Kong (.hk) mail domain was a bit of a give away, even for a TSG Liverpudlian. Given your posting(pun) didn't you get one of these The Leaked Presidential "419" E-mail a few years back

Those of you following this thread for meet related news, as opposed to the finer points of Netiquette, will be pleased to know mikeymad is bringing a plethora of goodies, including some yeast by-products. That may be of interest to some of you

Oh KnightsCats of Ni, you are just and fair.. we will bring you a shrubbery as you command…

"As a Usenet discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or -=Hitler=- approaches one." Duly noted.

Here I am, trying to organi[s|z]e a (mini?/vendor free?) meet out of the goodness of my heart, and it only takes 16 posts for Godwin's Law to be invoked. Thanks for the bump, though Where are the non-LA-bound Bay Area Lurkers? speak up!

Hot water!, Hot Water! Do you bloody colonials know nothing! h2g2 - Tea http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2/oldblobs/996668.swf

Gratuitous Bump!

given his statement I am in Sydney and the feedback Tong sold me his UE TF10s all the way from Australia I'd say there is no probably about it.

Cambridge Audio Azur 840E on Audiogon for $850 Specs Remote, Inputs: 8 pairs gold plated RCA stereo phono inputs 2 pairs XLR balanced inputs Audio Outputs: 2 pairs gold plated RCA stereo phono outputs 1 pair XLR balanced outputs + headphone out ... Its a thought

Given Fannie and Freddie - Google News and the wonderfully reassuring statement "He admitted that he did not know the final cost to the taxpayer, saying: "In the end, the ultimate cost to the taxpayer will depend on the business results of the GSEs going forward." Good?, Bad?, Blank Check? We're All Doomed!? Or will switching on the LHC make it all irrelevant?

Can't we all just get along? Seriously though, No offense intended, and none taken. I'm looking forward to Can Jam 09 as much as anyone, as you can make a great coastal road trip from the Bay Area to LA. Organizing a meet, and keeping everyone happy is a pain at the best of times. I think for the subset of people for whom both LA and Marin are realistic options, they will have already decided, possibly, given the larger exposure of the LA meet. Timing at my end was driven by the synergy with Burning Amp, and the need to act sooner rather than later to secure the meeting space. The fact that it is about 2 years from the previous meeting is just serendipitous. The (now) same day as your meet? Statistical clustering. The Marin meet may provide some solace for those who are unable to get to LA, and there is always Can Jam 09 next year to meet the SoCal crowd. jp11801, sorry you can't be two places at once, but we'll be thinking of you. So here's to two great meets, and I look forward to an enjoyable weekend for all involved, wherever they get their headphone fix.

That is why I said the state-wide meet is in Stereo. How many other states can do that eh? Just remember to keep the Floridians out, right?

SF Bay Area Meet in Marin -- Saturday, October 18, 2008 For those of you who can't make it down to LA, as a warm up to Burning Amp, and as the 2nd Anniversary of the 2006 Marin Meet, we are holding the first state wide meet in Stereo! Date: Saturday 18th October Time: 10:00 am until lights out (i.e., late) Location: Larkspur at the top of Skylark Drive I have secured the apartment complex activity room. The venue is located close to 101 (from North / South) and the 580 Richmond Bridge (from the east). This google map location shows the room, which is just southeast of the pool (try zooming out in hybrid mode to get the context): Top of skylark drive Details on location and directions will follow in this post or by PM. The room is approx. 600 sq. ft. There are 6 sockets in three outlets, so some significant power strips will be needed--bring what you can. There are two trestle tables and one low coffee table. There are 14 folding chairs and one couch. Please PM me or post any folding chairs or tables you can bring so we can keep track. There is guest parking within 20 paces of the room, and if more room is required there is additional parking down the street. We will keep an open loading/unloading spot near the room and I can shuttle people to/from additional parking spots if necessary. Local supermarkets are close by for supplies. Local eateries range from inexpensive to high end. We might organize a dinner trip as we did in Saratoga, or we could order/pick up and eat at the complex. So, stand up and be counted. The next post will be the attendee and gear lists, so either post in the thread or PM me with your availability (definite or maybe will do) and what you are going to bring. Please be clear with your gear and identify what you will bring in the following categories: phones, amps, sources, cables, miscellany. I will update Post #2 as often as possible, so please be patient. Tell your Head-Friends and we'll see you all on October 18th!

Porn and the Art of Vacuum TubeFabrication - Weblog - Mxrk Now that's what I call DIY

Cheap Enough for you? Monoprice USB A to mini-B 5pin cable - 15FT $1.70

Well, Squeezecenter 7.2 is out today, with support for the Boom, and judging by the Logitech Squeezebox Boom Audio Design White Paper (PDF), given the mass market cost constraints, they have put some thought into it. Bi-amped with software/digital crossovers hmm. It will be interesting to see how it sounds.