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No sound with RealTek ALC892

Posted on 10 June 2011 by isaac

Every now and then my computer’s sound dies and my speakers only produce pops and clicks. I have a Biostar TA880GB+ motherboard with a RealTek ALC892 sound chip. I assumed the fault was with the driver and went on a … Continue reading →

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Alaska 2011

Posted on 06 June 2011 by isaac

I caught some fish and stuff! We spotted the TARDIS along the road to K-Bay Caffe in Homer. The major sights of Sterling, Alaska.

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Vivitar 135/3.5

Posted on 18 May 2011 by isaac

I got this manual focus m42 screw-mount lens a little more than a year ago at Hampden Junque in Baltimore. Overall it’s a pretty nice lens. It’s compact, shorter than my Super Takumar 135/3.5 but a little fatter. It’s got … Continue reading →

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2011 cherry blossoms

Posted on 21 April 2011 by isaac

There are still a few blooming cherry trees out there – such as the huge one threatening our power and internet lines – but most of them are now done for the year. Oliver and I found plenty of blossoms … Continue reading →

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Borscht

Posted on 07 March 2011 by isaac

bacon – 1 strip 1 onion 1 big carrot 1 big rib celery 2-ish pounds beef chuck 1 smallish cabbage 2 big beets vinegar salt and pepper This makes a big, meaty pot of soup, so adjust the quantities to … Continue reading →

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