Monday, September 22, 2014

Running and Other Athletic Events

Running:
Color-type runs
Color Run
Run or Dye
Color Me Rad
More traditional runs
Goat Gallop (annually @ Goat Cook-Off)

Triathlons, etc:
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Sunday, September 14, 2014

Shopping (2014:September)

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Food Dehydrators
  • Nesco FD-39P (decent reviews)
    • ??? at Walmart / KMart
    • $39 on Amazon (Prime seller)
      • Nesco FD-39P Food Dehydrator, 500-watt
      • Powerful 500 Watt Motor
      • Food Releases Easily From Trays
      • No Tray Rotation
      • Easy Operation and Clean-Up
      • Includes 4 Trays
      • Includes 4 Dishwasher Safe and Break Resistant Trays
      • The FD-39P Food Dehydrator features Nesco/American Harvest's innovative Top Mounted Powerhead that dries food quickly and evenly with superior results. Detaches to make dehydrator dishwasher safe for easy clean up. Fan-Flow Technology means faster, more even drying with no tray rotation necessary. Make great tasting beef jerky or venison jerky! Also makes delicious turkey jerky, fish jerky, homemade trail mix, apple snacks, banana chips, dried soup mixes. Dry tomatoes, watermelon, cantaloupes, papaya and many other fruits. Use for crafts like making potpourri or dried flowers for any occasion. Comes with 4 clear trays that are break resistant and dishwasher safe; expandable to 7 trays. 500 watts.
      • review: Good product, but the trays are wide and it is noisy.
        • By garkin on September 14, 2014
        • A good item, but a bit noisy (like a hair drier on low) and the trays won't easily fit in a dishwasher.
  • Presto 06300 Dehydro (good reviews)
    • ??? at Walmart / KMart
    • $45 on Amazon (from Prime seller; otherwise $40+9s&h)
      • Four-tray system for dehydrating foods at a fraction of the cost of commercially dehydrated foods with no additives or preservatives
      • See-through cover to monitor drying progress on top tray; Bottom-mounted fan and heating element provide consistent air flow for optimum drying
      • Drying trays and cover are fully immiscible and dishwasher safe; Fruit roll sheets, nonstick mesh screens, jerky gun and jerky spice kits available
      • Easy to store; Drying trays nest for compact storage; Cord stores in base
      • Four drying trays included; Expands up to eight trays for added capacity
      • The noise is not an issue...it's not hair dryer loud, but it's not ceiling fan quiet. It takes far less time to dry things than the manual shows.
      • review: Good construction... two BIG flaws.
        • By Home Brew on July 24, 2014
        • Color Name: White Verified Purchase
        • The construction and quality of the parts on this dehydrator are excellent. I think it is probably sturdy enough to last for several years and hundreds of uses. However, it does have two very big flaws... no timer and no ability to set the dehydrating temperature. After researching several websites on proper dehydrating techniques, I have discovered that temperature is very important. If set too high, the dehydrator could ruin some of your foods. This dehydrator has only one temperature. And since it does not have a timer to turn the apparatus off, you will have to monitor the dehydrator yourself.
        • I returned the one I purchased to Amazon after discovering this flaw and am upgrading to Presto model 06301 ($58)... it has both a timer and a thermostat ranging from 90F to 160F. The cost of 06301 is $23.00 more but well worth the extra dollars spent.
        • If money is a factor, your personal time (to monitor the dehydrator) does not matter, and making jerky is your only interest, then this might work for you. However, if you want to dry beer hops cones and other herbs as I do, you need something with a temperature setting around 95F.
      • review: Simple and easy machine
        • By RM on April 22, 2013
        • I'm happy with this machine. Already I've dried almonds after blanching, salmon, beef and buffalo jerky. The temp runs around 140 f. There are no settings to fuss with, not even an On switch, you just plug it in.

  • RonCo FD1005WHGEN (terrible reviews)
    • ??? at Walmart / KMart
    • $35 on Amazon
      • terrible reviews (trays break or melt, takes forever to make jerky @ only 125W)
      • 125-watt food dehydrator with 5 interchangeable trays
      • Electrical heating coils produce convection air flow for evenly dried food
      • Internal operating temperature of up to 133 degrees F; quiet operation
      • Instructional booklet with recipes included; made in the USA
      • Measures 13 by 13 by 12-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty
      • Save money and time by creating your own healthy or low carb snacks quickly and easily at home with the Ronco FD1005WHGEN 5-tray food dehydrator. It's a snap to whip up a batch of beef or turkey jerky, banana, pineapple or apple snacks, dried vegetables or herbs, homemade yogurt - or so much more. The included instructional booklet tells you how.
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  • Presto 06301 Dehydro (great reviews)
    • ??? at Walmart / KMart
    • $58 on Amazon (Prime seller)
      • Six-tray system for dehydrating foods at a fraction of the cost of commercially dried foods with no additives or preservatives.
      • Makes jerky from meat, poultry, and seafood includes sample packets of jerky spice and cure
      • Digital thermostat and timer for precise drying time and temperature choose drying temperatures from 90 to 165 degree f
      • The bottom-mounted fan and heating element provide consistant air flow for optimum drying No rotation needed
      • Includes six drying trays (expands up to 12 trays), two fruit roll sheets, two nonstick mesh screens trays and cover are dishwasher safe

  • arf thread

  • recommendation: if this experiment doesn't work, next time pony up and purchase a unit with a temperature control unit, and a timer.




Cat Litter Boxes
  • PetSafe Ultra ScoopFree Self-Cleaning Litter Box
    • The Litterbox Chronicles: Scoop Free Litter Box Review
      • http://foreverlittertrays.com/
        • The trays can be reused multiple times, I just use petsafe antibact spray to clean down between litter changes (get the 15 lb bags of crystals to refill).
      • http://www.catgenie.com
        • You should check out http://www.catgenie.com you don't have to scoop anything, it cleans "re-useable litter" and it flushes waste down your toilet.
      • http://www.litter-robot.com/
        • If you have room, and money is no object or you don't mind purchasing refurbished, the Litter Robot is truly the way to go...
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  • http://www.thebestcatlitterbox.com/category/automatic-cat-litter-box-reviews/


Accessories:



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Friday, September 5, 2014

Reference Desk 2014

Statistics Reporting:


QuestionPoint:
  • 115522
  • lo-sec

Reference Handbook for Service Desk (kkv)



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Sunday, August 24, 2014

MyFitnessPal


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TrackR

TrackR devices:

  • StickR TrackR




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Thursday, August 21, 2014

Cycling

Bicycles, Cycling, and Bikes


Local Bike Stores (LBS) [WTCA link]
  • Broadway Bikes (aka Broadway Bike Shop)
    • web | Facebook | Twitter
    • 2420 Broadway St
    • Lubbock, TX 79401
    • 806.749.2453
    • Hours:
      • Mon-Fri: 10:00a–6:00p
      • Saturday: 11:00a–5:00p
      • Sunday: 12:00p–4:00p
    • note: dude from HCN (Allie's bf Scott) works there
  • Velocity Bike Shop
    • web | Facebook | Twitter
    • 3829 50th St
    • Lubbock, TX 79413
    • 806.368.9233
    • Hours:
      • Mon-Fri: 10:00a–6:00p
      • Saturday: 10:00a–5:00p
      • Sunday: Closed
    • note:
  • DFC Cycles & Fitness
    • web | Facebook | Twitter
    • 6701 Indiana Ave
    • Lubbock, TX 79413
    • 806.796.2453
    • Hours:
      • Mon-Tues: 10:00a–6:30p
      • Wednesday: 10:00a–5:00p
      • Thurs-Fri: 10:00a–6:30p
      • Saturday: 10:00a–5:00p
      • Sunday: Closed
    • note: xxxx
  • Sun Adventure Sports
    • web | Facebook | Twitter
    • 3225 50th St
    • Lubbock, TX 79413
    • 806.797.1095
    • Hours:
      • Mon-Fri: 10:00a–7:00p
      • Saturday: 9:00a–6:00p
      • Sunday: 12:00p–5:00p
    • note: xxxx
  • South Plains Cycles
    • web | Facebook | Twitter
      • 34th St. Location:
        • 4035 34th St
        • Lubbock, TX 79410
        • 806.792.9105
        • Hours: 
          • Mon-Fri: 10:00a–6:00p
            Mon-Fri: 10-5:30 (website)
          • Saturday: 10a–5p
          • Sunday: Closed
        • note: xxxx
      • Slide Road Location
        • 6602 Slide Road
        • Lubbock, TX 79424
        • 806.798.RIDE (7433)
        • Hours:
          • Mon-Fri: 10a–7p
          • Saturday: 10p–5p
          • Sunday: 1p–5p
      • note: Our Handy Dandy Bike Maintenance Chart
  • Outdoor Pursuits Center @ the TTU Rec Center?
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Wish List:
  • cycling shoes
    • Shimano
    • Pearl Izumi
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CraigsList bikes (last checked 8/21/2014 @ ~2pm)
  • $10: 26 inch tires
  • $80: Huffy girls Beach cruiser (Lubbock)
  • $50: trail bike (lubbock)
    • http://lubbock.craigslist.org/bik/4624036235.html
    • I have a alpina501 univiega for sale....everything works..just has a flat tire
    • Gear shifter....quick change rims.....the whole nine yards.......call show contact info .....john
  • $40: Mountain Bike Grey
    • http://lubbock.craigslist.org/bik/4614449746.html
    • Have a used Technium Raleigh Mountain Bike. Has new tires & tubes, and chain. Has water bottle holder. Nordic Trac rack on back. No Kick stand. Padded seat. One gear shifter needs work. Will meet for exchange. Cash only

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Monday, July 28, 2014

Floor Plans and Home Design


My software:
  • Broderbund 3D Home Architect

Freeware:

Online:
  • Gliffy: Easily Collaborate on and Publish Floor Plans
  • Floorplanner: Create floorplans the easy way

Pay-for Software:


Resources:

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