West Nile Virus Found in LA County
Please make sure you do not have any still water around you. Wear long sleeves and mosquito repellant around dawn and dusk when they most likely like to feed - or stay home. Get a decent mosquito repellant - DEET is the most effective repellant but do not use high percentages for extended periods of time unless absolutely necessary.
Get a mosquito repellant or magnet and put it far away from your home or living areas.
Information about West Nile here from Pub Med and from CDC.
Information on West Nile Virus here in California.
Repellant:
Adventure Medical Ben's 30pct DEET 4oz. Pump Spray
Repel 123320 Repel Pen Size Pump with 100 percent Deet <--- strongest available repellant.
Sanyo Eneloops Are Still #1
People that already use them know how great they are. Forget all the other NiMH batteries, these are #1 after all these years. I've tried all sorts of different batteries and cells. The best ones are always the ones that are made in Japan, but even then these are the best of the crop.
My First Android Tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, Isn't All That
Samsung Galaxy Tab Accessories
Do You Like Energy Drinks and Saving the Environment?
Sodastream makes a remarkably similar energy drink syrup for their Soda Stream system. If that's part of your daily routine, this will easily save you hundreds of dollars. If you just drink soda... well you don't save as much money, but you do get to make healthier drinks and cut down on environmental waste.
I saw and tested this at a Bed Bath and Beyond, and it's pretty impressive. They've been around for a long time - in fact I think one of my language teachers used to have one in the 90s.
Newegg Hard Drive Gone Bad, They Want $9 To Ship it Back 5 Miles
OK, the drive itself was cheap! I posted about the 2TB deal a short while ago. Now that it's DOA, I'm going to have to ship it back for a replacement at my cost bringing the total price a bit higher than a special local Fry's deal.
Newegg says their deeply discounted UPS partner will give me a discounted rate - but its $9. That's not the rate I was expecting for a RMA address that's just over 5 miles from here.
Newegg really should take a close look at the online leader Amazon who would immediately send a replacement overnight shipping at my cost as well as provide a return shipping label, shipping / handling pre-paid right back to them.
Update on 2011-07-08 21:59 by Mike Mu
After chatting online with customer service, I was able to just drop it off at their new Will Call center in City of Industry.
Instead of Buying an iPad2, You Could...
$555 for an iPad2 16 GB Wifi
$500 + tax + recycling waste fee (here in California) is no chump change in today's economy.
Which iPad 2 Should You Get?
The iPad 2 is available now for ordering online and will soon be available in stores. You can get it at 5 PM PST from your local Apple Store, Target, Best Buy, AT&T, Verizon, Walmart around town. There are 18 different configurations to choose from, here I try to help you make the best decision before you buy based on your situation. So, never fear, the Mike Mu Online guide to choosing an iPad 2 is here!
How to Brew Great Coffee with AeroPress Inverted Technique
Things you will need: