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December 2007



Broadband over Power Lines

Thursday, 27 December 2007 10:50 P GMT-06
There was an interview printed in a recent issue of EDN Magazine with a member of the Universal Power Line Association (UPA) [1].  The complete interview is also printed online at EDN Magazine's web site.  The interview covers several
Category: Digital System Architecture

Mars on Christmas Eve

Sunday, 23 December 2007 9:04 P GMT-06
I saw a news story earlier this month, and again tonight on Yahoo News about Mars being at its brightest point on Christmas Eve this year.  According to the story, Mars is very close to earth right now, and also directly opposite the sun so it
Category: Space
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2007 Christmas Light Power

Thursday, 13 December 2007 9:24 P GMT-06
Here are my Christmas light power measurements and estimated use for this year.  Back Yard Tree (I only did 5 strings on one tree this year):6.79  A rms 6.5 Hours per day5.3  KWH per day Front decoration:8.26  A rms 6.5 Hours pe
Category: Home Projects
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Leatherman Multi Tools

Wednesday, 5 December 2007 11:11 P GMT-06
One of my favorite things is the multi-tool.  I love tools and the outdoors, and being able to carry several tools in a single tool is a great concept.  My first multi-tool was from Gerber and I got it almost 8 years ago I think.  Pro
Category: Tools and Gadgets
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