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I'm sending these graphic pictures of overdose victims not for shock value, but rather in the hope that you will have a frank discussion with friends and family about respecting moderation, understanding limits, and knowing when to just walk away.













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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/788945/IMG_2087.JPG http://posterous.com/users/4SsVnCh4rYc1 Gavin Wilby Gavin Gavin Wilby Sat, 05 Nov 2011 03:09:53 -0700 Gatwick Airport http://eekafreek.com/gatwick-airport http://eekafreek.com/gatwick-airport
All arrived saf and sound to Gatwick airport.
 
The Premier Inn was small and basic but clean and comfortable, and we all got a verygood nghts sleep.
 
Currently in a coffee lounge using my Skype account to get onto the Skype wifi, which works really well if you not on the UK mainland or not a frequent traveller, as it means that you dont need to have a BT roaming wifi account.
 
3 Euro gives about 45 minutes of conect time which works very well.
 
Flight boards in 90 minutes, and we have been told at checkin there is a chance of an upgrade, heres hoping then.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/788945/IMG_2087.JPG http://posterous.com/users/4SsVnCh4rYc1 Gavin Wilby Gavin Gavin Wilby Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:37:44 -0700 Night before the off! http://eekafreek.com/night-before-the-off http://eekafreek.com/night-before-the-off
We are off on the first leg of our trip tomorrow.
 
Everyones asleep and not at all ready to go! Havent packed everything, anything that needs power hasnt been charged, and Im sure that something will be forgotton.
 
Still, we have money, tickets and passports... what can possibly go wrong.
 

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/788945/IMG_2087.JPG http://posterous.com/users/4SsVnCh4rYc1 Gavin Wilby Gavin Gavin Wilby Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:51:00 -0700 SQL Server Setup Password Validation Failure. http://eekafreek.com/sql-server-setup-password-validation-failure http://eekafreek.com/sql-server-setup-password-validation-failure

During a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (standard or express) upgrade from a previous version or while updating SQL Server to a newer service pack (SP), you may receive the following error:

Error ID: 15116 

SQL Server Setup has encountered the following problem: [Microsoft][SQL Native Client][SQL Server]Password validation failed. The password does not meet Windows policy requirements because it is too short.. To continue, correct the problem, and then run SQL Server Setup again. 

Variations may appear depending on your configuration, including:

·         The password does not meet Windows policy requirements because it is too long.

·         The password does not meet Windows policy requirements because it is not complex enough.

·         The password does not meet the requirements of the password filter DLL.

 

This will appear during the install process, but you may also have failed installs through Windows Update and not realize that this is the cause. The origin of the error is that your Domain or computer has a password policy set that a password that is hardcoded into a SQL script used during the upgrade fails to meet. Yes, it's an issue that Microsoft should have forseen. Yes, it's also an issue that Microsoft should have created a KB article for.

 

The hardcoded password is "Yukon90_" and most often fails due to being too short. To complete the upgrade successfully, you have a couple options. The easiest solution is to temporarily change your password policy so that the hardcoded password meets the requirements and apply it to the server, then retry the installation. Alternatively, you can change the password in the upgrade script so it meets your current password requirements by performing the following steps.

1.     Run the SQL Server installer, accept the licensing terms, install/verify prerequisites, and let it scan your configuration so that you eventually end up at the "Welcome to the Microsoft SQL Server Installation Wizard" screen.

2.     At this point, navigate to the folder where SQL is currently installed and open .\Upgrade\sqlagent90_msdb_upgrade.sql in a text editor.

·         e.g., C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL.1\MSSQL\Upgrade\sqlagent90_msdb_upgrade.sql

3.     Find the line encryption by password = 'Yukon90_' and change the password so it meets your requirements. This password may appear a couple times in the script so search for it more than once.

·         Side note: If you run into this error during an install rather than an upgrade, you can do a similar edit to the .\Install\instmsdb.sql script (the offending password appears twice in this script).

4.     After saving the upgrade script, continue on with the install, which should now finish without the permission error.

 

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/788945/IMG_2087.JPG http://posterous.com/users/4SsVnCh4rYc1 Gavin Wilby Gavin Gavin Wilby Sat, 06 Aug 2011 11:38:00 -0700 MISSING CAT POSTER.............brilliant! http://eekafreek.com/missing-cat-posterbrilliant http://eekafreek.com/missing-cat-posterbrilliant
From: Shannon Walkley

Date: Monday 21 June 2010 9.15am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Poster

Hi
I opened the screen door yesterday and my cat got out and has been missing since then so I was wondering if you are not to busy you could make a poster for me. It has to be A4 and I will photocopy it and put it around my suburb this afternoon.

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This is the only photo of her I have she answers to the name Missy and is black and white
and about 8 months old. missing on Harper street and my phone number.
Thanks Shan.

 
 
From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 9.26am
To: Shannon Walkley
Subject: Re: Poster

Dear Shannon,

That is shocking news. Luckily I was sitting down when I read your email and not half way up a ladder or tree. How are you holding up? I am surprised you managed to attend work at all what with thinking about Missy out there cold, frightened and alone... possibly lying on the side of the road, her back legs squashed by a vehicle, calling out "Shannon, where are you?"
 
Although I have two clients expecting completed work this afternoon, I will, of course, drop everything and do whatever it takes to facilitate the speedy return of Missy.
 
Regards, David.
 
From: Shannon Walkley
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 9.37am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Poster

yeah ok thanks. I know you dont like cats but I am really worried about mine. I have to leave at 1pm today.

 
From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 10.17am
To: Shannon Walkley
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Poster

Dear Shannon,

I never said I don't like cats. Once, having been invited to a party, I went clothes shopping beforehand and bought a pair of expensive G-Star boots. They were two sizes too small but I wanted them so badly I figured I could just wear them without socks and cut my toenails very short. As the party was only a few blocks from my place, I decided to walk. After the first block, I lost all feeling in my feet. Arriving at the party, I stumbled into a guy named Steven, spilling Malibu & coke onto his white Wham 'Choose Life' t-shirt, and he punched me. An hour or so after the incident, Steven sat down in a chair already occupied by a cat. The surprised cat clawed and snarled causing Steven to leap out of the chair, slip on a rug and strike his forehead onto the corner of a speaker; resulting in a two inch open gash. In its shock, the cat also defecated, leaving Steven with a foul stain down the back of his beige cargo pants. I liked that cat.
 
Attached poster as requested.
 
Regards, David.

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From: Shannon Walkley
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 10.24am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

yeah thats not what I was looking for at all. it looks like a movie and how come the photo of Missy is so small?
 
From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 10.28am
To: Shannon Walkley
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

Dear Shannon,

 
It's a design thing. The cat is lost in the negative space.
 
Regards, David.
 
From: Shannon Walkley
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 10.33am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

Thats just stupid. Can you do it properly please? I am extremely emotional over this and was up all night in tears. you seem to think it is funny. Can you make the photo bigger please and fix the text and do it in colour please. Thanks.
 
From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 10.46am
To: Shannon Walkley
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

Dear Shannon,
 
Having worked with designers for a few years now, I would have assumed you understood, despite our vague suggestions otherwise, we do not welcome constructive criticism. I don't come downstairs and tell you how to send text messages, log onto Facebook and look out of the window. I am willing to overlook this faux pas due to you no doubt being preoccupied with thoughts of Missy attempting to make her way home across busy intersections or being trapped in a drain as it slowly fills with water. I spent three days down a well once but that was just for fun.
 
I have amended and attached the poster as per your instructions.
 
Regards, David.

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From: Shannon Walkley
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 10.59am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

This is worse than the other one. can you make it so it shows the whole photo of Missy and delete the stupid text that says missing missy off it? I just want it to say Lost.

 
From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 11.14am
To: Shannon Walkley
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

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From: Shannon Walkley
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 11.21am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

yeah can you do the poster or not? I just want a photo and the word lost and the telephone number and when and where she was lost and her name. Not like a movie poster or anything stupid. I have to leave early today. If it was your cat I would help you. Thanks.

 
From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 11.32am
To: Shannon Walkley
Subject: Awww

Dear Shannon,

 
I don't have a cat. I once agreed to look after a friend's cat for a week but after he dropped it off at my apartment and explained the concept of kitty litter, I kept the cat in a closed cardboard box in the shed and forgot about it. If I wanted to feed something and clean faeces, I wouldn't have put my mother in that home after her stroke. A week later, when my friend came to collect his cat, I pretended that I was not home and mailed the box to him. Apparently I failed to put enough stamps on the package and he had to collect it from the post office and pay eighteen dollars. He still goes on about that sometimes, people need to learn to let go.
 
I have attached the amended version of your poster as per your detailed instructions.
 
Regards, David.

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From: Shannon Walkley
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 11.47am
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Awww

Thats not my cat. where did you get that picture from? That cat is orange. I gave you a photo of my cat.

 
From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 11.58am
To: Shannon Walkley
Subject: Re: Re: Awww

I know, but that one is cute. As Missy has quite possibly met any one of several violent ends, it is possible you might get a better cat out of this. If anybody calls and says "I haven't seen your orange cat but I did find a black and white one with its hind legs run over by a car, do you want it?" you can politely decline and save yourself a costly veterinarian bill.
 
I knew someone who had a basset hound that had its hind legs removed after an accident and it had to walk around with one of those little buggies with wheels. If it had been my dog I would have asked for all its legs to be removed and replaced with wheels and had a remote control installed. I could charge neighbourhood kids for rides and enter it in races. If I did the same with a horse I could drive it to work. I would call it Steven.
 
Regards, David.
 
From: Shannon Walkley
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 12.07pm
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Awww

Please just use the photo I gave you.
 
From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 12.22pm
To: Shannon Walkley
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Awww

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From: Shannon Walkley
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 12.34pm
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Awww

I didnt say there was a reward. I dont have $2000 dollars. What did you even put that there for? Apart from that it is perfect can you please remove the reward bit. Thanks Shan.

 
From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 12.42pm
To: Shannon Walkley
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Awww

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From: Shannon Walkley
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 12.51pm
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Awww

Can you just please take the reward bit off altogether? I have to leave in ten minutes and I still have to make photocopies of it.

 
From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 12.56pm
To: Shannon Walkley
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Awww

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From: Shannon Walkley
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 1.03pm
To: David Thorne
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Awww

Fine. That will have to do.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/788945/IMG_2087.JPG http://posterous.com/users/4SsVnCh4rYc1 Gavin Wilby Gavin Gavin Wilby Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:56:00 -0700 Joke http://eekafreek.com/joke http://eekafreek.com/joke

 MALE v FEMALE AT THE ATM

A new sign in the Bank reads:

'Please note that this Bank is installing new Drive-through ATM machines enabling customers to withdraw cash without leaving their vehicles. 

Customers using this new facility are requested to use the procedures outlined below when accessing their accounts.

After months of careful research, MALE & FEMALE Procedures have been developed. Please follow the Appropriate steps for your gender.'

MALE PROCEDURE:

1. Drive up to the ATM.

2. LOWER your car window.

3. Insert card into machine and enter PIN.

4. Enter amount of cash required and withdraw.

5. Retrieve card, cash and receipt.

6. Raise window.

7. Drive off.

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FEMALE PROCEDURE:

(Unfortunately, most of this is the Truth.!!)



1. Drive up to ATM machine.

2. Reverse and back up the required amount to align car window with the machine.

3. Put hand brake on, put the window down. 

4. Find handbag, remove all contents on to passenger seat to locate card.

5. Tell person on mobile phone you will call them back and hang up.

6. Attempt to insert card into machine.

7. Open car door to allow easier access to machine due to its excessive distance from the car.

8. Insert card.

9. Re-insert card the right way.

10. Dig through handbag to find diary with your PIN written on the inside back page.

11. Enter PIN .

12. Press cancel and re-enter correct PIN.

13. Enter amount of cash required.

14. Check makeup in rear view mirror.

15. Retrieve cash and receipt.

16. Empty handbag again to locate purse and place cash inside.

17. Write debit amount in cheque book and place receipt in back of it.

18. Re-check makeup.

19. Drive forward 2 feet.?

20. Reverse back to ATM machine.

21. Retrieve card.

22. Re-empty hand bag, locate card holder, and place card into the slot provided.

23. Give dirty look to irate male driver waiting behind you.

24. Restart stalled engine and drive off.

25. Redial person on mobile phone.

26. Drive for 2 to 3 kilometres.

27. Release Hand Brake.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/788945/IMG_2087.JPG http://posterous.com/users/4SsVnCh4rYc1 Gavin Wilby Gavin Gavin Wilby Wed, 25 May 2011 02:10:45 -0700 Mapi32.dll missing. http://eekafreek.com/mapi32dll-missing http://eekafreek.com/mapi32dll-missing If you do happen to get this error. Run c:\windows\system32\fixmapi.exe

It's built into windows and can in some circumstance fix this error.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/788945/IMG_2087.JPG http://posterous.com/users/4SsVnCh4rYc1 Gavin Wilby Gavin Gavin Wilby Sun, 15 May 2011 05:59:00 -0700 Some more photos http://eekafreek.com/some-more-photos http://eekafreek.com/some-more-photos

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/788945/IMG_2087.JPG http://posterous.com/users/4SsVnCh4rYc1 Gavin Wilby Gavin Gavin Wilby Sun, 15 May 2011 05:57:38 -0700 For Sale: Moto Guzzi California http://eekafreek.com/for-sale-moto-guzzi-california http://eekafreek.com/for-sale-moto-guzzi-california
2010 Moto Guzzi California Aquila Nera.

I have had this stunning bike since new last year, but its now up for sale at a highly reduced price from new.

Moto Guzzi California is unquestionably Moto Guzzi's most famous custom model and is one of the best known and best loved bikes in the world. Conceived in the early 1970s for the American market, it made for a name for itself in all five continents, earning universal acclaim for its bold image and impeccable road manners. It became famous for its legendary reliability - as testified by the fact that it was used as an official police vehicle by the NYPD (New York Police Department) for over a decade - and for its performance, which increased progressively through a continuous process of evolution of the engine that took it from 750 cc to 850, 1000 and eventually 1100 cc.

This bike is the Aquila Nera (Black Eagle) version. Its finished in a metallic black satin, which is stunning with a lot of bright chrome work. This bike really looks stunning, and always attracts admiring looks when parked up.

Much better than any Japanese style cruiser and obviously a lot more unique and stylish than a Harley ;)

I have removed the Catalyser and fitted an Agostini link pipe that retains the Lambda sensor of the bike, and so does not effect the fuelling but does make the bike breathe a little easier, of course, the original Cat is included with the bike.

If you have a Tom Tom device there is a mount for one of these on the bars, so you can fit your own Sat Nav if required.

The bike has only covered 1700 miles and has recently had its first service.

Over a years worth of manufactures warranty remaining on this bike.

Any test, this bike is immaculate, as you would expect for one thats less than a year old. Its been garaged from new, and kept VERY clean.

So there you have it, a highly desirable, nearly new iconic Italian bike, ready to ride for the summer.

The bike is based on the Isle of Man, but I can get it to Liverpool if required, for about £70. However its a nice trip over here, so why not have a trip and come and get it? Ferries run from Liverpool, Heysham and Ireland.

Winners must Paypal me a £250 deposit on completion of the auction, with the remained of cash on collection.

Test rides only with full deposit in cash up front.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/788945/IMG_2087.JPG http://posterous.com/users/4SsVnCh4rYc1 Gavin Wilby Gavin Gavin Wilby Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:28:00 -0700 Men Rules http://eekafreek.com/men-rules http://eekafreek.com/men-rules

Please note.. these are all numbered "1 " ON PURPOSE! 

 

1. Men are NOT mind readers. 

 

1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down. We need it up, you need it down. You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down. 

 

1. Sunday sports It's like the full moon or the changing of the tides. Let it be. 

 

1. Crying is blackmail. 

 

1. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one: Subtle hints do not work! Strong hints do not work! Obvious hints do not work! Just say it! 

 

1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question. 

 

1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for. 

 

1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument. In fact, all comments become Null and void after 7 Days. 

 

1. If you think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us. 

 

1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one. 

 

1. You can either ask us to do something Or tell us how you want it done. Not both. If you already know best how to do it, just do it your self. 

 

1. Whenever possible, Please say whatever you have to say during commercials.. 

 

1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we. 

 

1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings. Peach, for example, is a fruit, not A color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is. 

 

1. If it itches, it will be scratched. We do that. 

 

1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," We will act like nothing's wrong. We know you are lying , but it is just not worth the hassle. 

 

1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, Expect an answer you don't want to hear. 

 

1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine...Really. 

 

1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as F1, football, cars or golf. 

 

1. You have enough clothes. 

 

1. You have too many shoes. 

 

1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape! 

 

1. Thank you for reading this. Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight; 

 

But did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping.

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If you want to remove all your BB contacts and then allow to sync back from your BES, you can do so by opening your contacts, going to the Options menu and typing rset. This will bring up a confirmation menu, asking if you really want to delete.

Itll then resync with your BES copy of your contacts!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/788945/IMG_2087.JPG http://posterous.com/users/4SsVnCh4rYc1 Gavin Wilby Gavin Gavin Wilby Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:44:00 -0700 How to perform a soft Enterprise Activation on a Blackberry. http://eekafreek.com/how-to-perform-a-soft-enterprise-activation-o http://eekafreek.com/how-to-perform-a-soft-enterprise-activation-o

Navigate to the following:

Options
Advanced Options
Enterprise Activation

In Enterprise activation, perform the following:
Press and HOLD ALT and type “CNFG”
This will provide the configuration for the enterprise activation. Scroll down to Wireless Sync and select no.
Repeat the steps and change it back to yes. The soft enterprise activation will now perform.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/788945/IMG_2087.JPG http://posterous.com/users/4SsVnCh4rYc1 Gavin Wilby Gavin Gavin Wilby Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:24:00 -0700 101 Useful Internet Sites to Bookmark http://eekafreek.com/101-useful-internet-sites-to-bookmark http://eekafreek.com/101-useful-internet-sites-to-bookmark 01. screenr.com – record movies of your desktop and send them straight to YouTube. 
02. bounceapp.com – for capturing full length screenshots of web pages. 
03. goo.gl – shorten long URLs and convert URLs into QR codes. 
04. untiny.me – find the original URLs that's hiding behind a short URLs. 
05. localti.me – know more than just the local time of a city 
06. copypastecharacter.com – copy special characters that aren't on your keyboard. 
07. topsy.com – a better search engine for twitter. 
08. fb.me/AppStore – search iOS app without launching iTunes. 
09. iconfinder.com – the best place to find icons of all sizes. 
10. office.com – download templates, clipart and images for your Office documents. 
11. woorank.com – everything you wanted to know about a website. 
12. virustotal.com – scan any suspicious file or email attachment for viruses. 
13. wolframalpha.com – gets answers directly without searching  - see more wolfram tips. 
14. printwhatyoulike.com – print web pages without the clutter. 
15. joliprint.com – reformats news articles and blog content as a newspaper. 
16. isnsfw.com – when you wish to share a NSFW page but with a warning. 
17. e.ggtimer.com – a simple online timer for your daily needs. 
18. coralcdn.org – if a site is down due to heavy traffic, try accessing it through coral CDN. 
19. random.org – pick random numbers, flip coins, and more. 
20. mywot.com – check the trust level of any website - example. 
21. viewer.zoho.com – Preview PDFs and Presentations directly in the browser. 
22. tubemogul.com – simultaneously upload videos to YouTube and other video sites. 
23. truveo.com – the best place for searching web videos. 
24. scr.im – share you email address online without worrying about spam. 
25. spypig.com – now get read receipts for your email. 
26. sizeasy.com – visualize and compare the size of any product. 
27. whatfontis.com – quickly determine the font name from an image. 
28. fontsquirrel.com – a good collection of fonts – free for personal and commercial use. 
29. regex.info – find data hidden in your photographs – see more EXIF tools. 
30. tineye.com – this is like an online version of Google Googles. 
31. iwantmyname.com – helps you search domains across all TLDs. 
32. tabbloid.com – your favorite blogs delivered as PDFs. 
33. join.me – share you screen with anyone over the web. 
34. onlineocr.net – recognize text from scanned PDFs and images – see other OCR tools. 
35. flightstats.com - Track flight status at airports worldwide. 
36. wetransfer.com – for sharing really big files online. 
37. pastebin.com – a temporary online clipboard for your text and code snippets. 
38. polishmywriting.com – check your writing for spelling or grammatical errors. 
39. awesomehighlighter.com – easily highlight the important parts of a web page. 
40. typewith.me – work on the same document with multiple people. 
41. whichdateworks.com – planning an event? find a date that works for all. 
42. everytimezone.com – a less confusing view of the world time zones. 
43. warrick.cs.odu.edu – you'll need this when your bookmarked web pages are deleted. 
44. gtmetrix.com – the perfect tool for measuring your site performance online. 
45. imo.im - chat with your buddies on Skype, Facebook, Google Talk, etc. from one place. 
46. translate.google.com – translate web pages, PDFs and Office documents. 
47. youtube.com/leanback – enjoy a never ending stream of YouTube videos in full-screen. 
48. similarsites.com – discover new sites that are similar to what you like already. 
49. wordle.net – quick summarize long pieces of text with tag clouds. 
50. bubbl.us – create mind-maps, brainstorm ideas in the browser. 
51. kuler.adobe.com – get color ideas, also extract colors from photographs. 
52. followupthen.com – setup quick reminders via email itself. 
53. lmgtfy.com – when your friends are too lazy to use Google on their own. 
54. tempalias.com – generate temporary email aliases, better than disposable email. 
55. pdfescape.com – lets you can quickly edit PDFs in the browser itself. 
56. faxzero.com – send an online fax for free – see more fax services. 
57. feedmyinbox.com – get RSS feeds as an email newsletter. 
58. isendr.com – transfer files without uploading to a server. 
59. tinychat.com – setup a private chat room in micro-seconds. 
60. 

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/788945/IMG_2087.JPG http://posterous.com/users/4SsVnCh4rYc1 Gavin Wilby Gavin Gavin Wilby Sun, 20 Feb 2011 12:02:32 -0800 Pasta lunch recipe http://eekafreek.com/pasta-lunch-recipe http://eekafreek.com/pasta-lunch-recipe
As I am continuing to do circuit training and weights on a Friday I have come up with a simple lunch that combines all the things that you need for a healthy, yet energy giving lunch.

Ingredients:

100g Pasta (I like the swizzle ones).
1/2 tin sweetcorn.
1 red pepper.
Cucumber.
2 eggs.
Packet of chicken thighs
2 dollops of low fat mayo
Teaspoon of wholegrain mustard.

Stick the oven on 200 degrees and put the chicken on a tray, season with salt and pepper, and a bit of olive oil and roast for about 40 minutes.

Put a large pan of water on, bring the the boil, and then hardboil your eggs.

When they are done take out, and put your pasta in, add some salt.

When the pasta is cooked, rinse under cold water to cool down, and then mix in the mayo and mustard.

Add the sweetcorn, chop up a bit of the cucumber, and the pepper and mix in.

Let the chicken cool down and then shred into the mix, and add slice the eggs and put on top.

Very yummy, itll keep in the fridge for a couple of days.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/788945/IMG_2087.JPG http://posterous.com/users/4SsVnCh4rYc1 Gavin Wilby Gavin Gavin Wilby Sat, 19 Feb 2011 06:47:58 -0800 Moto Guzzi Exhausts http://eekafreek.com/moto-guzzi-exhausts http://eekafreek.com/moto-guzzi-exhausts
After fitting the de-cat last week and having a shakedown run I have now discovered that there is 5mm difference between one side and the other.

This has meant that the left hand can has been slightly touching the swingarm. This has now been corrected, but if you do this job then please be careful with lining everything up.

#schoolboyerror

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/788945/IMG_2087.JPG http://posterous.com/users/4SsVnCh4rYc1 Gavin Wilby Gavin Gavin Wilby Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:23:38 -0800 How to de-cat a Moto Guzzi California http://eekafreek.com/how-to-de-cat-a-moto-guzzi-california http://eekafreek.com/how-to-de-cat-a-moto-guzzi-california
OK  - for those who don’t know what a catalyser is, its simply a bloody heavy, restrictive, honeycomb centre that all vehicles have to have to make the exhaust of the bike (or car) into something less unpleasant.

They also throttle the engine, and its a better life without one, so…

This is how to replace it with link pipe.

First you have to go to our good friends at Mandello De Lario in Italy.

If you pay them around €130 they will send you a box like this:

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When you open it you should be presented with this:

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OK, now you need to get the cat off the bike, its pretty simple really. First undo the exhaust clamps that hold the rear silencers on, then undo the bolt at the rear that holds them on.

Carefully wiggle them off, be cautious as they get to the end of the join, as they can come off without warning and you don’t want to bang then into the frame.

Once you have the silencer off, you can see the Cat, its extends into the silencer a lot more than you'd think, so repeat on the other side to remove the other exhaust.

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Once the other silencer is off, undo the clamps that hold the front of the Cat to the downpipes, then start to wiggle it off, if its a bit tight then you can brace it against the swing arm with a bit of wood and itll come off easier.

DO NOT LET IT DROP.

In the top of the Cat is the Lambda sensor (its the thing that tells the engine about gas flow, and the lead is quite short and you don’t want to rip it out.

This is the Cat removed but with the Lambda still attached:

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Use a 22mm spanner to undo the sensor. Its going to be tight so be careful, again, you don’t want to slip and smack a spanner into something, once its off, stick it in a box to keep it nice.

This is the link pipe and the Cat for comparision:

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Now get your link pipe.

I found its important that the two parts are exactly the right distance apart to fit on the downpipes, if not it tends to bind, so measure this up first.

The undo the blanking bolt out of the middle pipe and screw that into the Cat.

Screw the Lambda into the hole, then tighten.

Now join the link pipe to the downpipes, on mine it was tight and had to be persuaded with a mallett (don’t use a metal headed hammer, youll just wreck it).

Clean up the exhausts and then reattach. Best way to do this is leave everything loose, get it all lined up and then secure the rear of the pipe to the frame, this makes sure its all straight, then tighten up the clamps.

That’s it, this is the link pipe in situ:

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The engine sounds much better, the link pipe weighs a lot less than the Cat, and itll make the engine breath a bit easier!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/788945/IMG_2087.JPG http://posterous.com/users/4SsVnCh4rYc1 Gavin Wilby Gavin Gavin Wilby Sun, 16 Jan 2011 12:46:00 -0800 My little archway is nearly done. http://eekafreek.com/my-little-archway-is-nearly-done http://eekafreek.com/my-little-archway-is-nearly-done

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Little bit of work done to the entrance to the conservatory.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/788945/IMG_2087.JPG http://posterous.com/users/4SsVnCh4rYc1 Gavin Wilby Gavin Gavin Wilby Sun, 09 Jan 2011 07:37:00 -0800 Mini Review - Aprilia 750 Shiver http://eekafreek.com/mini-review-aprilia-750-shiver http://eekafreek.com/mini-review-aprilia-750-shiver
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As the Moto Guzzi is in for its 1st service Paul Dedman
http://www.pauldedman.com/ lent me a Aprilia 750 Shiver to use while he
has it in.

What an awesome little bike!

Very light, very flickable, the engine although not hugely powerful has a
lot of torque from very low in the rev range and will accelerate you up to
100+ MPH with no drama at all. Quoted figures is 75BHP or there about's
and it feels it, my 600 puts out 109, but in a completely different way,
in that all the power is at the top end, where the Shiver doles it out
lower in the range and then gets a bit breathless when hitting high RPM
figures.

The bike is crying out for a straight through pipe as the stock item
severely quietens what feels like must be a wonderful sounding engine
underneath it all, down to the pops and bangs on the overrun!

Mono wheel antics are perfectly viable, even with the lack of top end
power, due to the engine torque and the (conformable) seating position.

There are 3 power modes for the bike, quite why when you only have 75 BHP
to play with, it makes sense with something like a 197BHP S1000 for
example, but unless your a complete novice you wont ever take it out of
the S mode.

The little fly screen keeps buffeting down more than you'd think, and as
before its a comfy bike to sit on.

Perfect for new riders, more experienced would probably prefer the Tuono,
if that¹s the style your after.

Only real critism is that at very low revs the throttle response is a
little snatchy, so a little clutch dragging is required, but other than
that - a great little tool!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/788945/IMG_2087.JPG http://posterous.com/users/4SsVnCh4rYc1 Gavin Wilby Gavin Gavin Wilby Fri, 17 Dec 2010 07:01:44 -0800 Snow. Brrrrrr http://eekafreek.com/snow-brrrrrr http://eekafreek.com/snow-brrrrrr
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I dunno bit of snow and we come to a standstill.

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