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RSS displayed with PHP – Updated!
A week ago I posted about using PHP to display an RSS feed. We moved to a new server that did not have DOM enabled, so I have updated my code to use curl instead of DOMDocument. Either method does … Continue reading
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Biking update
Since the last post I have: – Replaced old bashguard with new BBG – Replaced crankset with Shimano FC-M361 165mm crank – Replaced front 3x gears with 1x 32 tooth N/W (Blackspire Snaggletooth) – Removed front derailleur and added an … Continue reading
Posted in Hobbies, Home and Homestead, Upgrade
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Excited about biking
I’m stoked to get back into the mountain biking scene. I haven’t done much of it since graduating college 10 years ago. I’ve been tuning up my bike, a 2005 Giant Rincon. I need to adjust the front derailleur and … Continue reading
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Repair Manifesto
iFixit.com has posted their “Repair Manifesto” and it just so happens to be everything that I believe in. Why waste by throwing things out when it could just be fixed? I repair everything I can from electronics, cars, plumbing, lawn … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Computers and Hardware, Environmentalism, Hobbies, Home and Homestead, Made in the USA, Personal, Projects, Upgrade
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Review: Lit soothing on new country single ‘Fast’ (Includes first-hand account)
Digital Journal review link I am so excited, I had to share. Lit, my favorite band from the time I was about 15, is back. And they’re country. Their new song “Fast” actually just made it to #1 on CMT’s … Continue reading
Series telecaster wiring, stock 3 way switch
Posted in Circuits and Electronics, Hobbies, Music, Upgrade
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New counter weight
A while ago I added about 1 ounce of BB’s to the output jack of the telecaster to help offset the neck dive. I just upgraded to a 2.25 ounce weight by using washers! They are steel washers, 5/32″ ID, … Continue reading
Saddleback Leather – Sleeve Wallet
I’ve had back problems on and off for a while. I’ve started going to a chiropractor, and she recommended that I remove the wallet from my back pocket. It didn’t comfortably carry in the front pocket, so I got a … Continue reading
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Lollipop
So US Cellular finally released android 5.1 for my 2013 moto x. And, I love it!
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My acoustic guitars
I now have two acoustic guitars, a mid 1970’s Toyota and an early 1970’s Harmony Stella. They are both inexpensively made guitars and both were given to me. The Toyota while in high school and just recently, the Harmony. They … Continue reading
