I have a number of CFL's (bought them using a gvt subsidy) and I have to say that most have lasted nearly as long as stated. They quote lifespans in "years" but i have had to replace some of them multiple times. Thank goodness for the generous subsidy which made them cost effective.
I actually like them and the idea of saving electricity but in reality how much do they actually "save"? Seriously, is lighting the biggest energy consumer in a home?
Lets say i had 3x40 watt bulbs in my room (120 watts total) and replace them with CFLs (13 watts each or 39 watts in total). I "save" 80 watts which is less then the computer i am using is consuming.
Now how does this compare with other everyday chores?
- cooking (3,000 watts)
- drying your clothes (4,000 watts)
- central air (5,000 watts)
- central vac (1,200 watts)
- Mowing your lawn (1,500 watts)
Here (Ontario) they go on and on and dump a ton of money on "green energy" but do little to encourage conservation.
As a Canadian i am "glad" the government is focusing on what is important.
On one had we have large hydro consumers using discounted rates (a form of corporate welfare) on the other residential lighting.
Thankfully they target residential locations which use a small fraction of the electricity on lighting as this is what is truly needed.
If only Ontario had not wasted $1 billion on the cancelled gas plants to save a few seats they could have bought a ton of these expensive CFL's for every citizen.
"NO private person needs the complete functionality of MS Office. No one."
That is a pretty bold statement, probably the result of years spent studying everyone on earth to determine their needs?
Its fascinating how iPad is he solution to the question "How Would You Secure Your Parents' PC?"
Is there some sort of dongle or adapter which allows an iPad to act as a PC security device?
Actually, its not unwanted. The OP states his mom wants to stick with Vista and MS office but it looks like they want to convert her over to Linux.
I struggled with the same problem a few months ago when i tried to convert my kids off windows. Two were more willing to move but the third was a holdout. He eventually had a number of virus issues (even though the PC runs avast) and i told him to fix it himself. After struggling for a few hours he got it to boot back up again but lost a lot of his data.
The other day he bugged me to convert him back (from Ubuntu back to windows). I reminded him about his last round of problems and he has decided to stick with Ubuntu.
Totally agree with you on LibreOffice. Its a great package and has what you typically need. The only issue i have with it is it has difficulty loading the Canadian dictionary (its a bit of a struggle but eventually it works).
You have to show people the pro/con and get them to convert on their own, its hard to ram linux on someone if the person doesnt want it.
I use to use MS Security essentials but dumped it in favour of Avast. Does a better job and even warns about some bad websites. There are online reporting tools which is good when you have more then one PC to deal with, even more so if they are not in the same location.
Oddly enough my kids (non-admin accounts) continue to get the odd virus.
I have since converted the kids to Linux (One runs Mint the other two use Ubuntu). Seems to have went fairly smoothly.
Throughout history one way to deal with these sorts of "problems" is to discredit them. Sometimes its true and they do dig up actuall dirt, sometimes its just propaganda.
While i agree with you about the massive deaths due to Mao is not even in the same magnitude, you might have interest in reading up on the whole "robo-signing" thing.
"One out of every 248 households in the United States received a foreclosure notice in September of 2012, according to RealtyTrac. "
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_United_States_foreclosure_crisis
Totally agree with you on the density thing. UE = 112 people/km2 whereas Canada has 3.2 people/km2 which translates into vastly different delivery costs.
I'm Canadian and have lived in the US for years you are misreading/exaggerating things.
The difference is newer subdivisions (actually probably 15 years old) have "superboxes" where Canada post deliver the mail to. The other difference is we only get mail Monday-Friday.
You get a key to one of the slots. If they have parcels they put a key in your box to open one of the large boxes and you just throw the key in the inbox when you are done. Mine is around 3 houses away and i just pick my mail up on the way home.
Not sure "mail delivery" counts as a "basic human right"?
No, he's just your typical "anti government" type.
I think everyone knows the kind, some small office in the middle of the Arctic closes and that was yet another "Harper decision" designed to end Canada as we know it.
Armchair critics, if they know better why is their name not on the ballot form?
OMFG, please read the summary before you post.
You at least read the line which states "Canada Post Announces the End of Urban Home Delivery" right?
Did it click in that "Canada post" isn't american?
By the way, I'm pretty sure that Canada is larger then any of the Euro countries and that might be factored into the price of stamps.
Canada is 9,306 km wide, not sure how you would manage "next day" on that.
I live in a newer subdivision (around 10 years old) and have never had "door to door delivery" as it has always been delivered to a "superbox".
I sure wish they would put a garbage can there so i don't need to bring the junk home to get rid of it.
Evidently with US auto bailouts/bankruptcy you are in the minority.
Agree with you on the "rice burners" with the ridiculous spoilers. Some of these things are so large I think they were designed to keep 747's from taking off.
"No. Bullshit. The profit is minimal."
So How do propose i use my Apple TV's?
As you said, the profit is bullshit and there is no tie. The apple TV can only stream from ITUNES, and only play "apple approved" file formats. Further, there is no storage on the device itself (ATV2) so it must either connect to Apple's servers or a desktop running ITUNES, but yeah, there is no "lock in" right?
One of the big difference between Apple and Samsung is one proudly states "designed in California, made in china" while the other doesn't.
"Yes. Apple doesn't scan your files like Google does." - You have a citation on this?
"It's the parent fault. Not Apple's."
Yeah, and that is why Apple settled right? Who rated the games as suitable for kids but yet they need real $$$? Why do the games always try to abstract the fact you are spending money? One one hand apple fans love to talk about the pro's of the "walled garden" but not its failings?
PS. I'm not a "fandroid".
I actually have several Apple products (MacPro, AppleTV's, IPODs).
Did you respond to the wrong "thread"?
This one was asking "Which cheap Android tablet receive updates and patches 2-3 years after it was launched?".
So my response was in line with the question being asked.
"Everyone is not you"
Did i say i recommended this for the OP's Dad?
I was just noting that many androids (including my tab) are supported by cyanogenmod and receive updates 2-3 years later.
I think you are reading too much into things.
So i can get an IPAD up and running without an ITUNES account which has my personal data? Further, i can use some sort of "apple cloud" to store my data with apple and this is clearly different then storing the same data with google?
As the AC says below, Apple hardware are front ends for iTunes.
Some of us do consider ethical problems in tech. Apple has never been in trouble for "in app purchases" by kids?
My android has had "profiles" for some time now. The kids profile doesnt have a Credit Card attached.
Read about why Jobs said the i* devices will never be made in the US, or why apple decided to issue bonds instead of just distributing their massive cash balances (HINT: repatriating that money would have lead to them actually paying US taxes).
My Samsung galaxy tab 2.
I installed cyanogenmod and its going to get "kitkat" shortly.
Which expensive tablet only allows you to run what the vendor says you can?
Why not go after things that are clearly wasteful?
Driving around in a circle at high speeds burning tons of fuel and replacing the tires frequently? (indy 500).
Sitting in your car for hours on end is considered a "sport"?
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I have a number of CFL's (bought them using a gvt subsidy) and I have to say that most have lasted nearly as long as stated. They quote lifespans in "years" but i have had to replace some of them multiple times. Thank goodness for the generous subsidy which made them cost effective.
I actually like them and the idea of saving electricity but in reality how much do they actually "save"? Seriously, is lighting the biggest energy consumer in a home?
Lets say i had 3x40 watt bulbs in my room (120 watts total) and replace them with CFLs (13 watts each or 39 watts in total). I "save" 80 watts which is less then the computer i am using is consuming.
Now how does this compare with other everyday chores?
- cooking (3,000 watts)
- drying your clothes (4,000 watts)
- central air (5,000 watts)
- central vac (1,200 watts)
- Mowing your lawn (1,500 watts)
Here (Ontario) they go on and on and dump a ton of money on "green energy" but do little to encourage conservation.
As a Canadian i am "glad" the government is focusing on what is important.
On one had we have large hydro consumers using discounted rates (a form of corporate welfare) on the other residential lighting.
Thankfully they target residential locations which use a small fraction of the electricity on lighting as this is what is truly needed.
If only Ontario had not wasted $1 billion on the cancelled gas plants to save a few seats they could have bought a ton of these expensive CFL's for every citizen.
"NO private person needs the complete functionality of MS Office. No one."
That is a pretty bold statement, probably the result of years spent studying everyone on earth to determine their needs?
Its fascinating how iPad is he solution to the question "How Would You Secure Your Parents' PC?"
Is there some sort of dongle or adapter which allows an iPad to act as a PC security device?
Actually, its not unwanted. The OP states his mom wants to stick with Vista and MS office but it looks like they want to convert her over to Linux.
I struggled with the same problem a few months ago when i tried to convert my kids off windows. Two were more willing to move but the third was a holdout. He eventually had a number of virus issues (even though the PC runs avast) and i told him to fix it himself. After struggling for a few hours he got it to boot back up again but lost a lot of his data.
The other day he bugged me to convert him back (from Ubuntu back to windows). I reminded him about his last round of problems and he has decided to stick with Ubuntu.
Totally agree with you on LibreOffice. Its a great package and has what you typically need. The only issue i have with it is it has difficulty loading the Canadian dictionary (its a bit of a struggle but eventually it works).
You have to show people the pro/con and get them to convert on their own, its hard to ram linux on someone if the person doesnt want it.
I think the toll is you.. "better" is in the eye of the beholder. If the person knows how to use MS Office why should they switch to "iWork"?
PS.
Once someone reverts to swearing in a public thread you pretty much know what you are dealing with.
Apple PR department?
As others have asked, does it run MS office? You saw this right "wants to stay with Vista and MS Office."
I use to use MS Security essentials but dumped it in favour of Avast. Does a better job and even warns about some bad websites. There are online reporting tools which is good when you have more then one PC to deal with, even more so if they are not in the same location.
Oddly enough my kids (non-admin accounts) continue to get the odd virus.
I have since converted the kids to Linux (One runs Mint the other two use Ubuntu). Seems to have went fairly smoothly.
Throughout history one way to deal with these sorts of "problems" is to discredit them. Sometimes its true and they do dig up actuall dirt, sometimes its just propaganda.
Europe? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_largest_trading_partners_of_China
I could be mistaken here, but i thought the bulk of the US debt was more to the shorter term (70% is 5 years or less)
Something like this: http://www.zerohedge.com/sites/default/files/images/user5/imageroot/draghi/UST%20Maturity%20by%20Bucket.jpg
While i agree with you about the massive deaths due to Mao is not even in the same magnitude, you might have interest in reading up on the whole "robo-signing" thing.
"One out of every 248 households in the United States received a foreclosure notice in September of 2012, according to RealtyTrac. "
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_United_States_foreclosure_crisis
According to Goldmans site they have $194 billion in short term money market investments. That is the sort of place you would buy government bonds.
China on the other hand holds $1.1 Trillion in US debt
Totally agree with you on the density thing. UE = 112 people/km2 whereas Canada has 3.2 people/km2 which translates into vastly different delivery costs.
I'm Canadian and have lived in the US for years you are misreading/exaggerating things.
The difference is newer subdivisions (actually probably 15 years old) have "superboxes" where Canada post deliver the mail to. The other difference is we only get mail Monday-Friday.
If you haven't seen one they look like this: http://www.straight.com/files/styles/blog_main/public/shutterstock_153195602.jpg
You get a key to one of the slots. If they have parcels they put a key in your box to open one of the large boxes and you just throw the key in the inbox when you are done. Mine is around 3 houses away and i just pick my mail up on the way home.
Not sure "mail delivery" counts as a "basic human right"?
Which "Thatcher" are you referring to?
Not the first time canada post employees have stolen things. http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/02/15/canada-post-employee-arrested-for-allegedly-stealing-gift-cards-from-mail/
No, he's just your typical "anti government" type.
I think everyone knows the kind, some small office in the middle of the Arctic closes and that was yet another "Harper decision" designed to end Canada as we know it.
Armchair critics, if they know better why is their name not on the ballot form?
OMFG, please read the summary before you post.
You at least read the line which states "Canada Post Announces the End of Urban Home Delivery" right?
Did it click in that "Canada post" isn't american?
By the way, I'm pretty sure that Canada is larger then any of the Euro countries and that might be factored into the price of stamps.
Canada is 9,306 km wide, not sure how you would manage "next day" on that.
Since this article is about Canada post i think you mean Stephen Poloz http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_S._Poloz
I live in a newer subdivision (around 10 years old) and have never had "door to door delivery" as it has always been delivered to a "superbox". I sure wish they would put a garbage can there so i don't need to bring the junk home to get rid of it.
Evidently with US auto bailouts/bankruptcy you are in the minority.
Agree with you on the "rice burners" with the ridiculous spoilers. Some of these things are so large I think they were designed to keep 747's from taking off.
"No. Bullshit. The profit is minimal."
So How do propose i use my Apple TV's?
As you said, the profit is bullshit and there is no tie. The apple TV can only stream from ITUNES, and only play "apple approved" file formats. Further, there is no storage on the device itself (ATV2) so it must either connect to Apple's servers or a desktop running ITUNES, but yeah, there is no "lock in" right?
One of the big difference between Apple and Samsung is one proudly states "designed in California, made in china" while the other doesn't.
"Yes. Apple doesn't scan your files like Google does." - You have a citation on this?
"It's the parent fault. Not Apple's."
Yeah, and that is why Apple settled right? Who rated the games as suitable for kids but yet they need real $$$? Why do the games always try to abstract the fact you are spending money? One one hand apple fans love to talk about the pro's of the "walled garden" but not its failings?
PS. I'm not a "fandroid". I actually have several Apple products (MacPro, AppleTV's, IPODs).
Did you respond to the wrong "thread"? This one was asking "Which cheap Android tablet receive updates and patches 2-3 years after it was launched?".
So my response was in line with the question being asked.
"Everyone is not you"
Did i say i recommended this for the OP's Dad?
I was just noting that many androids (including my tab) are supported by cyanogenmod and receive updates 2-3 years later.
I think you are reading too much into things.
So i can get an IPAD up and running without an ITUNES account which has my personal data? Further, i can use some sort of "apple cloud" to store my data with apple and this is clearly different then storing the same data with google?
As the AC says below, Apple hardware are front ends for iTunes.
Some of us do consider ethical problems in tech. Apple has never been in trouble for "in app purchases" by kids?
My android has had "profiles" for some time now. The kids profile doesnt have a Credit Card attached.
Read about why Jobs said the i* devices will never be made in the US, or why apple decided to issue bonds instead of just distributing their massive cash balances (HINT: repatriating that money would have lead to them actually paying US taxes).
My Samsung galaxy tab 2.
I installed cyanogenmod and its going to get "kitkat" shortly.
Which expensive tablet only allows you to run what the vendor says you can?
Why not go after things that are clearly wasteful?
Driving around in a circle at high speeds burning tons of fuel and replacing the tires frequently? (indy 500).
Sitting in your car for hours on end is considered a "sport"?