We don't need to be super flexible after all

Looks like being a little "tight" in the hamstring can even make you a more efficient runner. NY Times.

Trying to get rid of Windows 7 freezing every few seconds after it goes to sleep and then wakes up.

Best theories I can find on the Net all correctly point out that if the computer never goes to sleep no problem. So clearly something is being turned off in a weird way that's causing problems. Two main options for me to pursue:

a) Just tried going to the adapter settings and turning off the computer's ability to power off the cards to see if indeed it's a PCI-E bus power down issue.

b) If that doesn't work, did just note that my LAN drivers are from Microsoft and not from the install disc I used so I'd try doing different drivers if this keeps up.

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Found out the problem - it's my external tuner card. It gets into some weird state. If I pull the mini-usb card out then the hang goes away...hoping the latest driver update from Windows update fixes the issue.

Stargate SG1 explanation

That I'm even putting this down is so sad...

Link to my first Mt. View Voice photo

Here. page 6.

Interesting quote on the nature of being Jewish

From the British supreme court case:
NY Times.

Nice post on converting Windows 7 .wtv to .mpg for PS3

Here

Guidance on heart rate to lose weight

And that people don't burn more fat once they stop working out. NY Times.

Holy cow, shallow breathing technique for asmtha sufferers

Seems to actually be based in a scientific theory and it actually works. NY Times.

Arg...Windows 7 card reader working slowly...

The only thing that doesn't seems to be working on my new Windows 7 clean install seems to be:

- A flash card reader I have installed on my desktop machine and plugged into a chipset USB connection is running at USB 1.1 speeds, instead of 2.0 speeds. What's up? If I connect an external USB card reader to an externally connected USB hub I get 2.0 speeds.

- Upon waking from sleep my computer seems to pause every few seconds...For now I'm just not letting it go to S3 for now.