Re: [CGUYS] silvery

2009-07-12 Thread db
Tony B wrote: Ho hum. With all the _real_ stuff we have to worry about on a daily basis, WTF should I care if some yahoo drives around and picks up my passport RFID? Cause he could be trying to steal your credit identity etc... Or maybe 'cause if you have enough things with RFID tags on

Re: [CGUYS] Advertising for cell phones

2009-07-12 Thread Jeff Miles
I agree with all. Have you ever texted? I tried once and realized how stupid the concept was. Why not just call, and if they weren't available, leave a voice message? Text messaging is stupid. I'd never pay for it as a parent. I don't use it as an adult. So my feeling is, unless you're

Re: [CGUYS] silvery

2009-07-12 Thread Tony B
People steal identities all the time. It does not require reading a passport rfid. Nor does reading a passport rfid make it any easier. It may be true in the future that muggers will carry rfid scanners. They may be small enough that they could be concealed in the clothing, and would perhaps use

Re: [CGUYS] Advertising for cell phones

2009-07-12 Thread Tony B
The shared nature of the cell phone system makes texting much more reliable than voice. The first thing to go down during any emergency is cell phones. The voice part, anyway. I use it all the time to email the wife. I don't have a cell phone myself, but she generally doesn't have a laptop at

Re: [CGUYS] Video codec search

2009-07-12 Thread TracyF2
Thanks for the advice but I already discounted the I give up and quit solution to this for the time being. I was actually looking for advice as to address the concern from a technical point of view because periodically I have to shoot in the MOV format due to the requests of others and I

Re: [CGUYS] Advertising for cell phones

2009-07-12 Thread phartz...@gmail.com
On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 5:29 AM, Jeff Milesjmile...@charter.net wrote:        I agree with all. Have you ever texted? I tried once and realized how stupid the concept was. Why not just call, and if they weren't available, leave a voice message? Text messaging is stupid. I'd never pay for it as

Re: [CGUYS] Video codec search

2009-07-12 Thread phartz...@gmail.com
On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 10:24 AM, trac...@aol.com wrote:    Still looking for the ACM Codec if someone can  assist. The only ACM codec that I am aware of is the OGG VORBIS ACM codec. It is an audio codec, not video. Steve

Re: [CGUYS] silvery

2009-07-12 Thread rleesimon
But, for those who do travel where Americans are targeted (which has, sadly, become just about everywhere, i.e. northern central EU where the border relaxation and liberal asylum has led to large populations from the middle east most of whom are fine people but amongst whom there is a small

Re: [CGUYS] silvery

2009-07-12 Thread Art Clemons
People steal identities all the time. It does not require reading a passport rfid. Nor does reading a passport rfid make it any easier. Ah but it does make it easier. Your place of birth, full name and birth date are encoded and at the least available for recovery. It's a bigger risk than you

Re: [CGUYS] Advertising for cell phones

2009-07-12 Thread t.piwowar
On Jul 12, 2009, at 10:51 AM, phartz...@gmail.com wrote: Some studies have apparently found that most cell phone usage is simply related to something that birds do all the time. Birds send out messages to each other in the form of songs, chirps or tweets. It's called social interaction. Some

Re: [CGUYS] Advertising for cell phones

2009-07-12 Thread t.piwowar
On Jul 12, 2009, at 5:29 AM, Jeff Miles wrote: I agree with all. Have you ever texted? I tried once and realized how stupid the concept was. Why not just call, and if they weren't available, leave a voice message? The primary way my staff contacts me is by text. When a text message

Re: [CGUYS] silvery

2009-07-12 Thread t.piwowar
On Jul 12, 2009, at 11:49 AM, Art Clemons wrote: Muggers don't need a display to capture the data. In addition to RFID tags on all your possessions, I'm told that during the Bush administration, RFID tags were added to high denomination US currency. With a little bit of tech development,

Re: [CGUYS] Video codec search

2009-07-12 Thread t.piwowar
On Jul 12, 2009, at 10:24 AM, trac...@aol.com wrote: Thanks for the advice but I already discounted the I give up and quit solution to this for the time being. Why not http://www.sorensonmedia.com/video-encoding/ * **

Re: [CGUYS] silvery

2009-07-12 Thread rleesimon
The real thing is, even not decoded, the rfid file may have a certain signature or other recognizable stuff that would let one ID you as an American and set off a bomb with a simple switch unattended to get a high value target ...did you watch the trash can video link ?? -Original

Re: [CGUYS] Video codec search

2009-07-12 Thread Tony B
They already have Vegas 9 so there's no need to buy another transcoder. Or shouldn't be. You might try the k-lite codec pack (or similar): http://download.cnet.com/K-Lite-Mega-Codec-Pack/3000-13632_4-10794603.html But I have a feeling the error may not be accurate. Have you tried any freeware

Re: [CGUYS] silvery

2009-07-12 Thread Tony B
This is a great idea, and would certainly be advantageous to me, as everyone around me is likely to be carrying more valuables than myself. Could they tell if you had the newest gadgets with you? On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 1:12 PM, t.piwowart...@tjpa.com wrote: On Jul 12, 2009, at 11:49 AM, Art

Re: [CGUYS] silvery

2009-07-12 Thread Rich Schinnell
I am not paranoid, are you? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ **

Re: [CGUYS] silvery

2009-07-12 Thread db
What trash can video ? db rleesimon wrote: The real thing is, even not decoded, the rfid file may have a certain signature or other recognizable stuff that would let one ID you as an American and set off a bomb with a simple switch unattended to get a high value target ...did you watch the

Re: [CGUYS] Advertising for cell phones

2009-07-12 Thread phartz...@gmail.com
On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 12:50 PM, t.piwowart...@tjpa.com wrote: The primary way my staff contacts me is by text. When a text message arrives my phone beeps once, barely interrupting whatever I'm doing. Then when I'm ready to take messages I can quickly read my texts and reply. In many

Re: [CGUYS] Advertising for cell phones

2009-07-12 Thread phartz...@gmail.com
On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 12:59 PM, t.piwowart...@tjpa.com wrote: It's called social interaction. Some people have trouble with that, but it is very useful when coordinating activities with a group of people. It will let you know if people's plans have changed or if they are on schedule.

Re: [CGUYS] Video codec search

2009-07-12 Thread t.piwowar
On Jul 12, 2009, at 2:20 PM, Tony B wrote: They already have Vegas 9 so there's no need to buy another transcoder. Or shouldn't be. Why not buy a good one in the first place? I see the primary difference with NLE on Macs vs PCs is that the Mac folk make movies while the PC folks just play

Re: [CGUYS] Advertising for cell phones

2009-07-12 Thread t.piwowar
That's why I have talented staff. Customers don't get my number. On Jul 12, 2009, at 3:33 PM, phartz...@gmail.com wrote: What to do about those folks who expect or even demand an instant response from you when they either text or call? It is becoming increasing common for cell phone devotees

Re: [CGUYS] Video codec search

2009-07-12 Thread Vicky Staubly
On Sun, 12 Jul 2009, phartz...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 10:24 AM, trac...@aol.com wrote:    Still looking for the ACM Codec if someone can  assist. The only ACM codec that I am aware of is the OGG VORBIS ACM codec. It is an audio codec, not video. I'm surprised none of our

Re: [CGUYS] silvery

2009-07-12 Thread t.piwowar
On Jul 12, 2009, at 2:49 PM, Rich Schinnell wrote: I am not paranoid, are you? I'm not, but everyone around me is. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a

Re: [CGUYS] silvery

2009-07-12 Thread t.piwowar
On Jul 12, 2009, at 2:26 PM, Tony B wrote: This is a great idea, and would certainly be advantageous to me, as everyone around me is likely to be carrying more valuables than myself. Finally an advantage we can ascribe to PC use.

Re: [CGUYS] Advertising for cell phones

2009-07-12 Thread t.piwowar
On Jul 12, 2009, at 3:42 PM, phartz...@gmail.com wrote: meaningless jabber = social interaction. QED * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and

Re: [CGUYS] Video codec search

2009-07-12 Thread phartz...@gmail.com
On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 4:20 PM, t.piwowart...@tjpa.com wrote: Why not buy a good one in the first place? I see the primary difference with NLE on Macs vs PCs is that the Mac folk make movies while the PC folks just play treasure hunt and talk about making movies. I know two Windows users

Re: [CGUYS] silvery

2009-07-12 Thread Fred Holmes
Just pay cash. At 06:57 AM 7/12/2009, Tony B wrote: It may be true in the future that muggers will carry rfid scanners. They may be small enough that they could be concealed in the clothing, and would perhaps use a projection system to display the data inside the thief's retina where no one else

Re: [CGUYS] silvery

2009-07-12 Thread Fred Holmes
At 02:49 PM 7/12/2009, Rich Schinnell wrote: I am not paranoid, are you? Just because you are paranoid doesn't mean that you aren't being targeted. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy

[CGUYS] Here I am again friends...

2009-07-12 Thread Marcio
I am trying to uninstall the program Kodak EasyShare. I can´t find it to delete it. It is not in the Control Panel´s Add and Remove Programs... There is not an uninstall in the program files... But the program is there and it opens and it even - if I allow it - is in the start programs with an

Re: [CGUYS] Here I am again friends...

2009-07-12 Thread phartz...@gmail.com
On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 5:52 PM, Marciom...@ix.netcom.com wrote: I am trying to uninstall the program Kodak EasyShare. I can´t find it to delete it. It is not in the Control Panel´s Add and Remove Programs... There is not an uninstall in the program files... But the program is there and it

Re: [CGUYS] silvery

2009-07-12 Thread phartz...@gmail.com
On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 5:36 PM, Fred Holmesf...@his.com wrote: Just because you are paranoid doesn't mean that you aren't being targeted. Another intended use for RFID chips is to allow merchants to be able to obtain information about who a particular customer is, their name, address and

Re: [CGUYS] silvery

2009-07-12 Thread rleesimon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XXaqraF7pI -Original Message- From: db [mailto:db...@att.net] Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 3:35 PM Subject: Re: silvery What trash can video ? db rleesimon wrote: The real thing is, even not decoded, the rfid file may have a certain signature or

Re: [CGUYS] silvery

2009-07-12 Thread Eric S. Sande
Except that the passport shown was not RFID equipped. RFID passports have a symbol under the United States of America part on the front cover. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/35/Us-passport.jpg * ** List

Re: [CGUYS] Here I am again friends...

2009-07-12 Thread Richard P.
For the short term, you can keep it from automatically running by disabling it in the Startup window. Start Run msconfig Startup Richard P. I am trying to uninstall the program Kodak EasyShare. I can´t find it to delete it. It is not in the Control Panel´s Add and Remove Programs... There

Re: [CGUYS] Video codec search

2009-07-12 Thread mike
That just proves he should stop buying cheap pc's. On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 1:52 PM, phartz...@gmail.com phartz...@gmail.comwrote: On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 4:20 PM, t.piwowart...@tjpa.com wrote: Why not buy a good one in the first place? I see the primary difference with NLE on Macs vs PCs

Re: [CGUYS] Video codec search

2009-07-12 Thread phartz...@gmail.com
On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 8:22 PM, mikexha...@gmail.com wrote: That just proves he should stop buying cheap pc's. Perhaps so, but don't all the new ads being put out by MS clearly suggest that one should buy cheap PCs? Steve

Re: [CGUYS] Video codec search

2009-07-12 Thread Mike
I dont know, I buy what I want, not what MS tells me to buy. Sent from my iPod On Jul 12, 2009, at 5:45 PM, phartz...@gmail.com phartz...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 8:22 PM, mikexha...@gmail.com wrote: That just proves he should stop buying cheap pc's. Perhaps so, but

Re: [CGUYS] Advertising for cell phones

2009-07-12 Thread Jeff Miles
I've found the land line phone the most reliable, especially in power outages. Don't mean to be disagreeable but I hate cell phones in general. Texting just makes them that much worse. I don't know your age so this might not be an appropriate question, but what did you do before cell

Re: [CGUYS] Video codec search

2009-07-12 Thread phartz...@gmail.com
On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 10:20 PM, Mikexha...@gmail.com wrote: I dont know, I buy what I want, not what MS tells me to buy. Sent from my iPod You, sir, are non-compliant! Sent from my Scarab A-400 NetPlayer * **

Re: [CGUYS] Advertising for cell phones

2009-07-12 Thread John Duncan Yoyo
On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 3:33 PM, phartz...@gmail.com phartz...@gmail.comwrote: On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 12:50 PM, t.piwowart...@tjpa.com wrote: The primary way my staff contacts me is by text. When a text message arrives my phone beeps once, barely interrupting whatever I'm doing. Then when

Re: [CGUYS] Advertising for cell phones

2009-07-12 Thread phartz...@gmail.com
On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 10:47 PM, Jeff Milesjmile...@charter.net wrote:        A wife of a friend of mine calls and ichats all the time. It's annoying as hell. Some people just feel the need? Even when they have nothing to say? I frequently leave my cell phone at home. I just have it for