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  • Using Hydrogen Instead of Oxyacetylene

    This is interesting. I wonder how popular it will get though. The number of people needing this isn’t what is used to be now that plumbing is mostly plastic

    Hydrogen Technology Applications, Inc.
    Makers of Aquygenâ„¢, a combustible gas made from water that is a safe, cost-effective, and an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional industrial gases.

  • Computer Speakers

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    Well, I went and splurged on good speakers for the computer. I figure I spend a lot of time at the computer and now with the new speakers I don’t want to leave it. Not quite life changing but, nice and good quality so should last many years.

    The sound is really good even with headphones plugged in. My only comment is that the stereo image of the instruments isn’t really distinct.

    They connect via USB to the computer as Bose says:

    The Companion 5 system features a handy, all-in-one control pod to keep speaker volume control, single-touch mute, headphone jack and an auxiliary input all within easy reach.

  • The Canadian Dollar is still too strong

    Or in other words, the US dollar is too weak and the Dinar is still too linked to it.

    Sunday, December 16, 2007
    Currency names United Kingdom Pound Canadian Dollar Euro US Dollar Kuwaiti Dinar
    United Kingdom Pound 1.0000 0.4868 0.7147 0.4955 1.7935
    Canadian Dollar 2.0512 1.0000 1.4667 1.0168 3.6807
    Euro 1.3972 0.6807 1.0000 0.6928 2.5078
    US Dollar 2.0173 0.9825 1.4424 1.0000 3.6198
    Kuwaiti Dinar 0.5512 0.2685 0.3942 0.2733 1.0000
    Currency Exchange Rates provided by OANDA, the currency site.
  • Calgary rents highest in country

    I guess renting out our house in Calgary isn’t so bad after all.

    Calgary residents pay more for rent than anywhere else in the country, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Company.

    A two-bedroom apartment in the city rents for an average of $1,089 a month — $5 more than in Vancouver, according to figures released by the CHMC Thursday.

    Calgary rents highest in country

  • Cold remedies, what works, what doesn’t, what can’t hurt

    It is the season to get colds. Even in Kuwait! Good advice from CNN. See the links also at the bottom of the CNN article.

    Cold remedies: What works, what doesn’t, what can’t hurt – CNN.com