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Monthly Archives: October 2007

Booziest provinces

I love “The Daily”, Statistics Canada’s daily report on the kooky stuff we do.
Recently, for instance, they released a report on alcohol consumption. I used it to figure out the booziest provinces.

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Podcasting on the cheap

Beware of all enterprises that require a new set of clothes. HD Thoreau
I have spent a lot of time thinking about equipment. I have spent a lot of money on equipment. Much of my time and money has been wasted. Don’t tell my wife.
It takes almost nothing to podcast: an internet connection, $10, and Gizmoproject [...]

Fostex FR2-LE vs. PMD660

I recently bought a Fostex FR2-LE. I used to have a Marantz PMD660. The difference is night and day. The Fostex recorder is quite a bit nicer.
The Marantz PMD660 is an easy-to-use, rugged little recorder. It has all the specs: good quality connectors, easy-to-use dials and switches, and a respected manufacturer.
The trouble, though, is in [...]