Year of the Tiger!

Happy Chinese New Year to all...

Cleaning LCD TV screen

Like most people I have struggled to learn how best to clean a LCD TV screen. I've read examples of people using products such windex or eye glasses cleaner or even a DIY water and isopropyl solution...Yikes!

A few weeks ago I decided to sent an email to Don Lindich, the Sound Advise Blogger about how best to clean my LCD TV screen. To my surprised he replied and even said that he wanted to include my question in his column. It's kinda funny that along with his recommendation, Monster's ScreenClean and a microfiber clothe, he ripes into Monster for their crazy pricing on HDMI cables!

I'll have to give this product a try...just curious how do you clean your LCD TV screen?

Bill Gates on Twitter...

http://twitter.com/billgates

From a previous post:

"...I have to respect BG for his remarks in regards to the inequities in this world and actually trying to do something about it."

Thanks to Project Oriel for the tip...

Moving to WordPress?

I've been thinking abut moving my current blog from Blogger to WordPress. Although I've been happy with Blogger, the interface is starting to look and feel old and tired. Not a big deal but I had to hack the code to prevent the top banner from displaying...nothing like having a visitor linking to an unsavory "next blog" site. Recently I've been testing WP at work and really like the interface and access to all those themes and plugins are a plus. Luckily WP can import Blogger content so my I can make the move without losing my previous blog entries. I also like the ability to insert static Web pages...In essence WP can be a CMS for me...Good idea? Let me know what you think.

Recycling for Raptors

I've been sending used ink cartridges in support of the University of Minnesota's Raptor Center for a number of years now. The Raptor Center "specializes in the medical care, rehabilitation, and conservation of eagles, hawks, owls, and falcons." The Center treats approximately 800 birds a year...You can visit the Center to see their magic and get up close a personal with a raptor!

Poor neglected blog

Wow has it been this loooong since I last visited my blog? With Twitter, FaceBook and Goodreads, it seems that my blog has been neglected since late April of this year. Hopefully, I'll do a better job in 2010.

:-)

Old electronics devices...

I have a number of broken electronic gagdets and devices hidden in the garage, basement or laundry room...What to do with these electronics? Recently I learned that Best Buy is offering to recycle electronics from cell phones to TVs to computers for free (mostly). In the past I've either waited for our local Earth Day recycyling event to have these items properly disposed. Having Best Buy as an option is really nice as you can bring them to any local store. The only rule is that you can bring 2 items per day. Best Buy does however charge $10 per item that has a screen such as a TV or computer monitor. In return, Best Buy give you a $10 gift card to spend at...Best Buy! I've taken 2 broken TVs, a broken CD player and a antiquated computer without any problems.