Evening all,
I want to setup a new MythTV media computer as a present and I'm
looking for a hassle free HD TV Tuner that I can buy in Australia.
The last few I've bought have required binary blob drivers or
load-on-use firmware and have painful reliability issues as a result.
I'm after something I can plug in, maybe at worst compile some
libraries, and then expect to work well forever. I'd prefer an
internal card though ease of use will win in my choice and a LIRC
compatible remote control would be a bonus.
I am well aware of the wiki lists of 'compatible' cards and used the
V4L one for my last two purchases which turned out to be rubbish.
So is anyone aware of a tuner card they can recommend that meet my
requirements?
Thanks guys,
Edward
Does anyone have any recommendations for a good place to buy jeans?
I visited Jeans West a couple of days ago but the pockets in their jeans are
too small. My Samsung Galaxy S took up the entire space in one pocket (the
top of the phone was just below the top of the pocket). This compares poorly
to my current pair of jeans which can fit a Nexus 7 tablet in the pocket.
Admittedly the Nexus 7 isn't a comfortable fit, but it illustrates the options
available.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nexus_7http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galaxy_Note
I have no idea where I bought my current pair of jeans, so I can't buy another
the same. Also I don't really need pockets big enough for a tablet. A pocket
the correct size for a Galaxy Note would be fairly ideal.
Any ideas other than getting a regular pair of jeans altered?
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>From the FAQ on the website of the
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
http://www.unhcr.org/4ec262df9.html
• The right not to be expelled,
except under certain, strictly
defined conditions (Article 32);
• The right not to be punished for
illegal entry into the territory of a
contracting State (Article 31);
• The right to work (Articles 17 to 19);
• The right to education (Article 22);
• The right to housing (Article 21);
• The right to public relief and assistance (Article 23);
• The right to freedom of religion (Article 4);
• The right to access the courts (Article 16);
• The right to freedom of
movement within the territory (Article 26); and
• The right to be issued identity
and travel documents (Articles 27 and 28).
Australia ratified the Convention in 1954.
Please send it to your local MP.
Thank you
Peter
Hi All,
I've tried isohunt.com
I've tried
www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/thank-you?distro=desktop&release=lts&bits=32
I've tried btmon.com
I've even tried cdimage.ubuntu.com/precise/dvd/current/
Which (a) doesn't clarify whether it's desktop or server, (b) says it's
12.04 not 12.04.1 and (c) is 1 week old -- before 12.04.1 was officially
released.
Can anyone point me to an iso torrent or download for yesterday's
official release of:
Ubuntu 12.04.1 Desktop for 32-bit Intel PCs.
Thanks very much.
Carl Turney
Bayswater
p.s. Maybe I should just be patient and wait another day.
I was one of the people who bought a tablet from ZaReason after seeing a
post about it on this list.
I received the tablet a week ago. It does not fit my needs.
If anyone wants to take it off my hands for the cost ($425.15) please
contact me off-list. It also includes a 32GB microSD card.
Thanks,
Sam
--
(Sam Varghese)
Hi All,
After essentially 2 years of unemployment, today I =finally= landed a
temp part-time job with a small company. Yay!
I'd like to run a quick and dirty survey. Sort of a side-service to
them, off my own bat. Those of you who create and maintain websites are
among the best to ask.
Regarding their current website...
www.tripstop.net
...how would you rate its overall quality, on a scale of
1 = terrible
5 = average
10 = excellent
Probably replying to me directly, off-list, would keep the list traffic
level appropriate.
You don't have to read through the whole thing. Just a page or two
would be fine. No need for any detailed responses. Just a gut feel.
Sending me the number alone would be adequate.
If you would think in terms of visual appeal, ease of use, getting the
message across, navigability, readability, etc. that's my focus.
If you want to send any comments or suggestions too, that's fine.
Thank you VERY much, and sorry if this topic was not suitable to the list.
Carl Turney
Mobile 0427 024 735
Bayswater
Hi,
I haven't followed the Refugee Rights thread very closely, so don't know
if these things have already been raised yet...
(1) Australia scores second in the Human Development Index...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Development_Index
(2) Australia scores =sixth= in the Democracy Index...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democracy_Index
Note: I migrated here legally 27 years ago from the USA, and have never
regretted it for a minute. But it's only logical. I'm a member of
Mensa, am almost 60, and have a slew of degrees and diplomas.
(3) I believe the underlying cause of so much suffering and hardship is
world-wide overpopulation...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overpopulation
Let's see if any of =these= things stir up debate among LUV-Talk.
Cheers,
Carl
> Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2012 10:47:51 +1000
> From: Rohan McLeod <rhn(a)jeack.com.au>
> Subject: Re: [luv-talk] What rights do refugees have under the 1951
> convention?
> Cc: luv-talk <luv-talk(a)luv.asn.au>
> Message-ID: <502EE637.5010002(a)jeack.com.au>
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>
> Russell Coker wrote:
> > On Fri, 17 Aug 2012, tim josling<tej(a)melbpc.org.au> wrote:
> .......snip
> >> I don't want to provoke an argument about this. I would just like
> to
> >> know has someone actually thought through the implications of
> >> alternative policies.
> > If you don't want to have an argument then do some research and stop
> with the
> > leading questions.
> Well I certainly understood Tim's questions as examples of what would
> be
> considered in a "coherent' policy
> To quote Tim:
> "Can someone point me at a coherent explanation and analysis of an
> alternative policy?
> I have searched in vain. The ALP searched high and low for
> something
> better and
> failed to find it. If they could have found something better than
> reverting to the hated
> Howard policy I am sure they would have taken it. I don't mean
> platitudes a la the Green's web
> site which basically says "be kind to refugees" & "Labor and
> Liberal
> are mean". I mean....:"
> So he is not asking for answers to the questions literally , but
> rather
> a policy which addresses them !
>
> regards Rohan McLeod
Yes. Thank you Rohan.
All I am asking for is "Here is my proposed policy, and here is the
evidence I have seriously thought through the consequences, including
indirect consequences".
Not "It is obvious that accepting anyone who shows up is the RIGHT THING
TO DO and therefore the consequences must be OK".
Not "Here is evidence Tony Abbott is a hypocrite and a liar!!!!!!!!!!".
I am 57 years old. I am well aware that the vast majority of politicians
are talented and experienced liars and thieves.
Russel Coker said: "As previous analysis on this list has shown the cost
would be less than the current policy no matter what you do." Can you
point me at this "previous analysis"? I could not readily find it. As I
said in my first post I did search in vain for evidence of a
well-thought out alternative policy.
As regards immigration as a solution to the so-called demographic time
bomb, the studies I have seen suggest that the level of immigration
required to substantially change this situation are extremely high and
is not in prospect. Our current policies based on paying pensions using
high population growth are basically a Ponzi scheme that must come to an
end.
I included the material by Charlie Munger as an *example* of second
order effects. [Munger has made billions of dollars by understanding
them. Whatever you might say about him, he is not silly and he is a lot
smarted than most of the people on this list but that is not relevant to
the issue of refugees].
Tim Josling
Hi All,
Just wandering if anybody had any advice on a good place to advertise
for a Linux sysadmin (other than seek.com.au).
Here is the position in case anyone here is interested or knows
anybody who is:
http://www.smartguide.com.au/employment
Thanks!
jk
