How To Convert PCM to MP3
What is PCM? PCM, or pulse code modulation, is a form of raw sound data. It is not encoded like mp3, or compressed in any fashion.
Ubuntu 10.04
If you are looking for a more unique and customizable experience on your computer then you should check out Ubuntu 10.04, the latest Ubuntu release. If you don’t know, Ubuntu is the most popular “flavor” of Linux and can replace the Windows operating system at a cost of $0. Yes, it’s free. Benefits: – Runs… Read More »
McDonald’s Reveals That Dollar Will Be Replaced
As the image clearly indicates, a new dollar is coming soon. McDonald’s has prepared their menu for the “new dollar” already.
Templates Templates Templates!
This is a very valuable link for finding templates for just about anything, and they are very well-done. Go to Vertex42.com and you\’ll find templates for things like: – Project schedules – Calendars – Invoices – Budgets – Mortgage amortization – Debt reduction – Grade books – Schooling agendas – Time sheets – Attendance lists… Read More »
How to Track Down Spam Sources
When you give your name out to a company or website, there’s no law that says it must be your exact legal name, right? So when giving your name, enter the name of the company as part of your name. For example, Acme Inc. is requiring me to fill out their online form in order… Read More »
India’s $35 Tablet Computer
Source: AP So now you can get a $35 tablet computer? At first glance, this sounds awesome. But could this be awesome like government wifi, where the government subsidizes costs and makes it so cheap (or free) that the “free market” can’t help but get it, and the government attaches conditions and controls with the… Read More »
A Whole Nother Language II
Why not continue with this? Here are some abuses of our language that need to stop now. Error: My car is so dirty it needs washed. Correction: My car is so dirty it needs to be washed. Error: Let\’s split this between the four of us. Correction: Let\’s divide this amongst the four of us.… Read More »
New Age and the Bible
How interesting it is that the New Age movement, or rationale, is paralleled to the Bible. It seems that everything that comes from the mouth of a New Ager is a principle taken from the Bible, with one exception: God is dethroned in the New Age. The more I paid attention to this the more… Read More »
A Whole Nother Language
It seems that many people, including well-educated people, are OK with the abuse of certain things in our English language. One of them is the word “another”. Here\’s the deal… “Another” is one single word. If you want to break it apart for the use of adding expletives or other descriptions in the middle of… Read More »
Finding Duplicate Records In Database
SELECT COL_TO_CHECK, COUNT(COL_TO_CHECK) FROM table1 GROUP BY COL_TO_CHECK HAVING COUNT(*) > 1 ORDER BY COUNT(*) If there is more than 1 column with that value it will show up like: COL_TO_CHECK COUNT(COL_TO_CHECK) ————————————————————- Value 3 Value2 2 Value99 4