Led Rope Lighting
I have been contemplating changing the lighting in my office. Led Rope lighting looks like a pretty good option, but the research keeps leading me to other things. I need direct light with a small lamp, and then I would like the rest of the room lit with less of a direct light affect.
When I started looking at the home led lighting there are all types, and there is also indoor Fiber Optic lighting, and this looks very interesting.
We have some lights at work, I hate to call them flashlights, they are tubes with led lights in them that are rechargeable and the base is a magnet. So if you are working in a dark area, you can just place the light on any metal surface and it is very bright. The impressive part is how bright they are, without being a blinding direct light. I never thought led lights could be that strong.
I have the feeling this research is going to take me some time, if you have any information on either led rope lighting or fiber optic lighting that is affordable and functional for a home design, please drop me a comment.
If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting! Tags: Fiber Optic Lights, Home Led Lighting, Home Office, Indoor Fiber Optic Lighting, Led Rope Lighting, Work at HomeMarch 29th, 2008 — By David — Filed under: Blogging, Ramble On Comments (0)
Mens Straw Hat
Every year about this time, I tell my wife I need a Mens Straw Hat. And every year, usually about the time I pull my Fedora out for winter wearing, I realize I never got my hat. I probably have close to 100 Baseball Caps that I wear year round, but I want something a little different.
So this year will be different. I am officially in the market for a good Straw Hat.
Last time I was in Bass Pro Shop they had a few decent looking hats. The problem was either they had band around the hat I did not like, or they did not have my size. The style I am looking for is basically a Fedora, made of straw. Not some goofy looking floppy straw, but a good lookin hat, just made of straw for the summer heat.
So you have a good place to buy a nice Straw Hat for summer, let me know.
Tags: Baseball Caps, Bass Pro Shops, Fedora, Mens Straw Hat, Mississippi, Straw HatMarch 28th, 2008 — By David — Filed under: Blogging Comments (0)
Singulair
It is being reported in the News that the FDA is investigating Singulair and the reports of mood changes, suicidal behavior in people taking Singulair.
Why did this get my attention?
Well, if you have listened to any of the drug commercials these days. It is absolutely ridiculous. Most of them sound like the side effects are worse than the condition you are taking them for. A couple even mention the risk of cancer.
Now, why would you take Singulair, which is an asthma medication, if the side effects sounded worse than the asthma?
I realize some medicines have side effects that are bad, but are still worth the risk for the condition we are taking them for. I have done Chemotherapy, I truly understand. It just seems that there should be a line somewhere that we can draw to stop some of this.
Reminds of my rant just a couple months ago about my wife’s Asthma Inhaler
Tags: Asthma, Asthma Inhaler, Chemotherapy, FDA, Medicine, Singulair, SuicideMarch 27th, 2008 — By David — Filed under: Blogging Comments (1)
Spring in Mississippi
We are only a week into spring and I am already tired.
We have had some beautiful weather over the last week, the flowers are blooming and the yard work is already causing work.
I spent 2 whole days cutting and mowing. I just love the big lot, until it’s time to mow and trim, lol. Oh yeah, it looks a lot better. But before I could mow, I had to put a new battery, solenoid and carburetor on the riding lawn mower. Of course the bad thing is I don’t mind working on the engine as much as I do all the tree trimming and cutting.
Tags: Lawn Mower, Mississippi, Spring, Weather, Yard WorkMarch 26th, 2008 — By David — Filed under: Blogging Comments (0)
March Madness
So much for my March Madness bracket, thanks to Duke losing to West Virginia in the second round.
Growing up in Texas and now living in Mississippi I know there are a lot of quality southern teams I should be rooting for, but, I have been a Duke fan for 20 years now and it is hard to not pick them each year.
Tags: Duke University, March Madness, Mississippi, NCAA Basketball, Texas, West VirginiaMarch 23rd, 2008 — By David — Filed under: Sports Comments (0)
Instamatic Karma by May Pang
May Pang is getting a lot of press with her new book Instamatic Karma. I am sure a lot of people do not even know who May Pang is. She was the woman that John Lennon spent 18 months with in the middle of his marriage to Yoko Ono. That period in Lennon’s life has been referred to as his “Lost Weekend”. The new book is of photographs from that period.
This type of News always amazes me. 27 years after John Lennon was killed a book of photographs can create such a buzz.
Tags: Beatles, Instamatic Karma, John Lennon, May Pang, Yoko OnoMarch 18th, 2008 — By David — Filed under: Ramble On Comments (1)
Brett Favre Retires
After 17 years Brett Favre retires, no really. I hate to say it, but the first thing that comes to my mind is that I am old. I clearly remember when Brett Favre came into the NFL as an Atlanta Falcon. And think about that, after one year in Atlanta they traded Brett Favre to the Green Bay Packers for a 17th round pick, can you say OOPS.
Being a Dallas Cowboy fan it is pretty obvious that I am not a Green Bay Packer fan, however, if there is one guy I really respect in Pro sports, it is Brett Favre. He does not always make the perfect play, and he never seemed to be the ultimate example of a NFL Quarterback, but he always gets the job done.
With all the comparisons being made from Tony Romo to Brett Favre I can only hope they materialize. If Romo can be half the quarterback Favre was, we have something to look forward to.
Good luck Brett with whatever you do in the future, and thanks for all the exciting football you gave the fans!
We will certainly see you in the Football Hall of Fame real soon.
Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Brett Favre, Dallas Cowboys, Football, Green Bay Packers, NFL, NFL Football, NFL Hall of Fame, Tony RomoMarch 4th, 2008 — By David — Filed under: Sports Comments (0)
Jeff Gordon Crash
Yesterday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Jeff Gordon had one of the hardest hits we have seen in some time. After bumping with Matt Kenseth, Gordon’s car spun to the inside of the track and hit at the one spot that is not protected by safer barriers. What really made it worse is the angle of the opening in the wall where Jeff hit. His radiator landed out on the track a long way from where his car came to rest.
Nascar gets credit for some great safety equipment that they require, but it looks like a few of the tracks could still use some safety upgrades.
It is still amazing that a driver can walk away from something like that.
Tags: Jeff Gordon, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Matt Kenseth, Nascar, Nascar Accidents, Nascar Crash, Nascar SafetyMarch 3rd, 2008 — By David — Filed under: Ramble On Comments (0)
Van Halen Tour Cancelled?
Rumors are that the Van Halen tour is being canceled due to Eddie Van Halen having issues. What a shame, I really thought this tour might help Eddie, especially with his son Wolfgang playing bass. I know when I saw them back in the late eighties it was Michael Anthony and David Lee Roth who had the issues, but back then Eddie was still spot on.
Hopefully Eddie can get the help he needs. It always makes you wonder “what if”.
What if Eddie could pull himself out of his problems and finish his career in the way Eric Clapton has?
Tags: Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Ediie Van Halen, Eric Clapton, Michael Anthony, Music, Van Halen, Wolfgang Van HalenMarch 2nd, 2008 — By David — Filed under: Ramble On Comments (0)
