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Tuesday, March 22, 2011
What the Xf!u$c%K is going on?!?!
Can't we ever have a government that will keep us out of foreign affairs that we shouldn't be involved in?
I said...Can't we ever have a government that will keep us out of foreign affairs that we shouldn't be involved in?!?!
Friday, March 18, 2011
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Thursday, March 17, 2011
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Monday, March 14, 2011
More Info on Japan Quake
My deepest condolences goes out to family and freinds of lost loved ones in Japan.
Wes Burgan
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Troubleshooting Your Internet Connection - Check These Things Before Calling Anybody
Cable companies rely on people having problems with their services to make more money. Although its true that they are already making lots of $$$ in billing us for their services, they expect to make a decent portion of their profits in service charges every year. I'm Wes, the X-cable guy. I have worked for almost 12 years for one of the biggest and wealthiest cable providers out there. I'm not going to mention their name, because they are not important in this article. What is important, is saving you money, or informing you about your rights as a cable customer, in case you eventually have to call for service. Today's topic will be focusing on high-speed internet problems. If you would like to know about cable tv, or telephony,(phone) you can look for more articles from me to be written soon.
SLOW SPEEDS
It is a common misconception, that a slow computer is the result of a slow internet connection. (I don't know why) Think of it this way...if you try to open any program on your computer, and it takes "forever" for the window to even pop up, or if you try to type something, and there is a delay between the pressing of the letter you typed and that letter appearing on your screen, there is something wrong with your computer. The internet itself will not slow down your computer's operation. To prove this, you can unplug your cable modem from power, or unplug the ethernet cable from the back of it that goes to your computer, and then try to open a program, or type something. You probably have the same performance you did with the internet hooked up to the computer. I the very unlikely case that this increased the speed of the operations of your computer, then there are two possibilities for this: 1. Your computer is infected with viruses, and when the internet is hooked up, those viruses are "alive" and using a lot of your computer's resources (memory/processor). 2. It is possible that your cable modem is defective, and sending an electrical back-feed through the ethernet cord, to your computer, but in this case, you usually wouldn't have any internet at all.
In the case of # 2, you will have to have your modem replaced, but before you call your cable provider, you'll want to make sure that #1 isn't the problem. Keep the modem unplugged from your computer or power, and run a full virus scan. If your virus protection software didn't find any threats, does your computer have Windows Defender, or any anti spy program? Maybe your internet browser (Internet Explorer/ Firefox/ Google Chrome) has Yahoo toolbar with Yahoo Antispy on it? If so, run a scan with one of those programs. If there are no viruses, you may want to check the background or startup services running on your computer. Click start...run(or "search all programs or files" for windows 7) then type msconfig, then click ok. When the new window pops up, click on the "startup" tab. Every program that has a checked box, is running constantly on your computer. The only programs that need to be "checked" is your virus protection software, your fax machine if applicable, Magic Jack if you have it, and system tray(for operating systems older than Windows XP). Uncheck all others and restart your computer. When you get back to your desktop, a new window will pop up letting you know of the changes you've just made, just check the box that says don't show again, and click ok. If you have un-checked a few programs, it probably freed up some of your computer's memory, and you should be able to open programs quicker, or notice less lag while you are typing. If you are still experiencing considerable lag, you may want to run system restore, (usually found under all programs/accessories/system tools) and restore back to a date before you started experiencing the lag, and when the computer restarts, check and see if that helped. If not, your computer's operating system needs to be reloaded. After everything is working good on your computer, you can hook your modem back up, and get online, and check to see if your browsing or download speeds are better. You can also perform a speed test by going to <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.chi.speakeasy.net">http://www.chi.speakeasy.net</a> and click on the city that is closest to you. It will run a download test, then an upload test. Your download test should be close to the speed you are paying for from your ISP. If you are paying for 6 Meg service, the speed test will show a download speed close to 6.00Mbps. Note: if you have a router hooked up, it will show a decrease your download speed. If your speed is way under what you are paying for, call your ISP (cable provider) and tell them about this. Tell them to check the rate code provided to your cable modem. If they say it's the wrong one, stay on the phone with them, wait until you see all the lights on the modem go out, and come back on, and build up until it syncs again.(block sync) Then run that speed test again. Don't worry if it shows your download speed is just a little below what you are paying for, because the test can't be exact, it is just a good tool for troubleshooting to make sure your speed is in the right range.
INTERMITTENT OR NO INTERNET
Dealing with these problems can be the most frustrating of all. Intermittent internet can be caused by a lot of different problems, and so can no internet. But don't call for a service call just yet! There are things you can do that may save you a service charge. First of all, the most common fix to both of these problems, believe it or not, is making sure the cable connector to your modem is tight. I know that sounds too easy, and with all the other things that could go wrong, this might sound like it is the least likely to be the case, but it is the third most likely cause, and since it is so easy to get to, you might as well try it first. Make sure it is as tight as you can get it without over-tightening it, because over-tightening causes problems too. After each connection that you've found loose and had to tighten, check your internet for improvement. Next, check to see if there is a SPLITTER on the floor, or a BARREL SPLICE, which should be easy to spot, because they would be metallic and have cables and connectors hooked up to them. One of the cables should be going to your modem. If you've found such a device, make sure all connectors are tight on it as well. Next, find your main splitters, either in your basement or utility room, or maybe on the outside of your house, even in a plastic box attached to you house. It is totally legal for you to gain access to this box, because it is attached to your house, and it only has cable connections in it. You may need a phillips or flathead screwdriver to open it. If there is a "lock" on it that you can not figure out how to unlock it, the next time you have a cable technician at you home, ask them to leave it unlocked. Since it is attached to your house, the tech. should not have a problem with this. If he/she strongly recommends it being locked, let them know you will buy a lock for it and provide the tech. with the key when you need service. When you gain access to this box or main splitters, make sure they are all tight. Remember not to over-tighten.
Again, check your internet. Was there any improvement? If not, you can continue to look for problems by inspecting the cables and connections that you can get to. If a cable is cut or torn, and you can see the insides, such as metal "shielding" or white foamy substance(dielectric) then you have a bad cable, and needs to be replaced by a 75 ohm RG6 cable. This is the standard type of cable to use, and if your not sure where to get a quality cable to replace it with, you are going to have to call the cable company. Next, look at the connectors at the ends of each cable that you can get to, do you see a lot of steel braid coming out of the bottom of them, or does it feel like it would be easy to pull off the cable? If the connector can be easily pulled off the cable, then it isn't creating a good seal, and must be replaced. For this I would also recommend calling your cable company.
If all cables and connectors look good to you during your visual inspection, and you are still having intermittent connections or no internet, you will have to call the cable company for service. If the problem is found to be the cable from the pole to your house, or the connection at the pole or main connection at the house, there should not be any service charge from your cable provider, unless it can be proven that you, someone living with you, or one of your pets have damaged the outside cables. Depending on the cable company, you may be charged for damaged or defective cables or connectors attached to your house or inside of your house, including the tightening of any cables attached to or inside your home. Damages done to cables outside the home caused by wild animals usually cause the service charges to waived. Damage to cables done by a worker contracted by you will usually cause you to pay a service charge. Damage to cables done by a worker contracted by someone who does not live on your property, usually the charges will be waived. If cables and any cable equipment such as cableboxes, modems, remotes are damaged in a house fire, flood, hurricane...you get the point, most cable company's equipment return policies state that their equipment should be returned in an undamaged condition, providing a little leeway for small scratches and normal wear, therefor, make sure your homeowner's insurance or renter's insurance knows of your intent to claim cable equipment damages during such emergencies. It is up to the cable company whether or not they will hold you responsible for the loss of their equipment, after you prove its loss was beyond your control, but if they decide to collect on it, the small increase to your insurance policies might be well worth it compared to the brutal prices most cable companies charge to replace their equipment.
Wes Burgan
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Will u give this to my daddy???????????
Will u give this to my daddy?
...As a Company, Southwest Airlines is going to support 'Red Fridays.'
Last week I was in Atlanta , Georgia attending a conference. While I was in the airport, returning home, I heard several people behind me beginning to clap and cheer. I immediately turned around and witnessed One of the greatest acts of patriotism I have ever seen.
Moving thru the terminal was a group of soldiers in their camos. As t......hey began heading to their gate, everyone (well almost everyone) was abruptly to their feet with their hands waving and cheering.
When I saw the soldiers, probably 30-40 of them, being applauded and Cheered for, it hit me. I'm not alone. I'm not the only red-blooded American who still loves this country and supports our troops and their families.Of course I immediately stopped and began clapping for these young unsung heroes who are putting their lives on the line everyday for us so we can go to school, work and home without fear or reprisal.Just when I thought I could not be more proud of my country or of our Service men and women, a young girl, not more than 6 or 7 years old ran up to one of the male soldiers. He kneeled down and said 'hi...'The little girl then asked him if he would give something to her daddy for her...The young soldier, who didn't look any older than maybe 22 himself, said he would try and what did she want to give to her daddy. Then suddenly the little girl grabbed the neck of this soldier, gave him the biggest hug she could muster and then kissed him on the cheek.The mother of the little girl, who said her daughter's name was Courtney, told the young soldier that her husband was a Marine and had been in Iraq for 11 months now. As the mom was explaining how much her daughter Courtney missed her father, the young soldier began to tear up.When this temporarily single mom was done explaining her situation, all of the soldiers huddled together for a brief second... Then one of the other servicemen pulled out a military-looking walkie-talkie. They started playing with the device and talking back and forth on it..After about 10-15 seconds of this, the young soldier walked back over to Courtney, bent down and said this to her, 'I spoke to your daddy and he told me to give this to you.' He then hugged this little girl that he had just met and gave her a kiss on the cheek. He finished by saying 'your daddy told me to tell you that he loves you more than anything and he is coming home very soon.'The mom at this point was crying almost uncontrollably and as the young soldier stood to his feet, he saluted Courtney and her mom. I was standing no more than 6 feet away from this entire event.As the soldiers began to leave, heading towards their gate, people resumed their applause. As I stood there applauding and looked around, there were very few dry eyes, including my own. That young soldier in one last act of selflessness turned around and blew a kiss to Courtney with a tear rolling down his cheek.We need to remember everyday all of our soldiers and their families and thank God for them and their sacrifices. At the end of the day, it's good to be an American.RED FRIDAYS ----- Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing red every Friday. The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the 'silent majority'. We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers.Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts this Friday - and continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that.. Every red-blooded American who supports our men and women afar will wear something red.By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the United States on every Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football game in the bleachers.If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, co-workers, friends, and family. It will not be long before the USA is covered in RED.
The first thing a soldier says when asked 'What can we do to make things better for you?' is.....We need your support and your prayers.Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example.IF YOU AGREE -- THEN INVITE EVERYONE YOU KNOW.Author Unknown
Friday, March 11, 2011
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Liberty and Justice for "Some?"
to carry a gun been so visously attacked and in most cases taken away? Do you think all of these "nut jobs" that are just going into public places and opening fire on innocent people, may be stopped quicker, with less loss of life, if you or I can just take care of the problem on the spot, instead of having to wait for the "Campus Police" or the "Boys in blue" to arrive? I am still proud to be an American, and love this country, but I can't understand why things are allowed to go on the way it does. Why are illegal aliens allowed to protest in our streets. I always think, "there's a bunch of them RIGHT THERE!" "Where is the INS or ICE? They can pick up a bunch of them and send them back RIGHT NOW!" "What right do they have to protest in OUR country?" "Do we have the right to go to THEIR country and protest?"
My suggestions to many of our problems is this: Do away with the "two pary only" system, get rid of the Electoral College, and make every single vote count, close our borders to any new citizens or illegal aliens, and send them back on the next flight or ship, and restore our country's Constitution, and individual state constitutions,(allowing for civil liberties to all races of course,) to the state it was in when it was signed by our country's founders, increase taxes on foreign goods or reinstitute tariff, decrease and cap taxes on American citizens. Renounce our country's citizenship in the United Nations. Simple as that. This would be a much better world with OUR country back in charge. You might remember from reading your history lessons, that after World War 2, that things started looking better for our country, that even though we were the "new guys," we were the world leaders, and we didn't intend on taking crap from anyone. We showed up and straightened up this crazy world!
