A few years back, ICAAN, the company that manages name services for the Internet started supporting characters beyond the basic list of ASCII numbers and letter. This means you can buy a domain name using diacritical marks and non-latin characters. I’ve had the opportunity to use these domains professionally to support a site in Chinese and personally to use my family name.…
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I’ve probably been using Google Voice for 15 years. It is an awesome service that allows me to have a phone number that is disconnected from my phone company and perfect for keeping my personal and business life separate. I’m able to use it on any web browser.…
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I recently was compelled to go to the office of the cable company. I’ve probably been in this store twice in the last decade and a few times at their previous location. Walking into the store reminded me of a similar experience at a Microsoft Store.…
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ARRIS (SB6190) – Cable Modem – Fast DOCSIS 3.0 32×8 Gigabit Cable Modem, For Comcast Xfinity, Cox, Spectrum and more, 1 Gbps Port, 800 Mbps Max Internet Speed
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BrandARRISInternet service providerspectrum, optimum, cox, xfinityConnectivity TechnologyEthernetCompatible DevicesPersonal ComputerProduct Dimensions6.4″L x 2″W x 8.7″H
Number of Ethernet Ports1Number of Ports1Maximum Downstream Data Transfer Rate1400 Megabits Per SecondMaximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate232 Megabits Per SecondData Transfer Rate1400 Megabits Per Second
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Power your home network with the SB6190 to deliver fast speeds and a reliable connection to the Internet.…
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When I had my bumper guard installed by Kraken Motorsports I had them add a pair of Rigid Industries Dually Flood lights. Since in the Crosstrek is the baby of the Subaru family, my car came with several
poverty buttons that could not be filled even when buying the most expensive trim level.…
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The first time I visited Starbase, it was for the IFT-5 attempt. I never saw the launch. This time, standing in the cool evening air, the silhouette of Starship and its booster towering in the distance, I couldn’t help but marvel at how much had changed in such a short time.…
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Time to say goodbye to my trusty DJI Mini 3 Pro. I took a bunch of pictures for eBay that I thought I’d share share here for the hay of it. Wish me luck on eBay. Direct inquiries welcome.
Experience the ultimate in portable aerial photography with this DJI Mini 3 Pro Fly More Combo Plus bundle!…
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On the same day as New Glenn, Starship got Flight 7 off the ground and returned for a second successful test. One of the engines on the booster had already flown on Flight 5.
Unfortunately a fire on Ship resulted in the loss of vehicle and a pretty meteor display over parts of the Caribbean.…
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Congratulations Blue Origin New Glen 1 for making it to orbit on your first attempt.
Screencap NG-1 on Launch Pad
NG-1 Clearing the Tower
I started using Instagram in 2011 with my first post in October of that year. I signed up when I saw a post from a friend, Andrea “Moneta” Brannon on her Virtual Bambi’s Monster Emporium web site. I was immediately enamored with the low fidelity, style filters, and limitations of the platform.…
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Some pictures of SpaceX Starship IFT-6 after it cleared the tower taken from Rocket Ranch Outpost. Pictures taken with Canon R5 with RF 100-500mm lens.
Clearing Tower
Clearing Tower Closeup
Rising Above Tower
Exhaust Diamonds
Vertical Ascent
Acceleration
33 Engines Burning
Heading Down Range
Startship in Flight
Startship in Flight
Pre Separation Flight
Booster Separation
Retro Burn for Soft Landing
Soft Landing First Fireball
Empty Tower
At 4PM local time on November 19, 2024, Starship Flight Test 6 was launched. I took the opportunity to drive down and watch the launch with some dedicated space enthusiasts (and the President-elect). I watched the launch from Rocket Ranch Outpost.…
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Took a quick family trip to Colorado over the Christmas break and wanted to post some pictures to share. This trip included driving through. New Mexico, visiting St Elmo ghost town, and a drive up to the Continental Divide at Monarch Pass.…
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