tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283748012009-07-01T08:15:37.233+01:00For things random!Daminoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28374801.post-72653732997310218702008-08-09T11:19:00.017+01:002008-08-11T09:09:41.393+01:00

Having had discussions regarding severer edge wear on the Auris 2.0D4-D (and T180's) many including myself have increase tyre pressure on the fronts to as high as 38 and 44psi levels. I looked into the theory and carried out weak non scientific practical “test” to see how safe this is. We all know low pressure is dangerous, but what seems to less understood is the higher pressures we run to avoid

Daminoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28374801.post-67681305709111832312008-04-25T10:52:00.009+01:002008-07-23T17:19:42.285+01:00

I have been making my home made burgers for some time with some various results some of the nicest being a chicken and pork mince burger but it proved quite a hassle to make. The nicest and actually the most simple burger is the Italian burger.All you will need is:1. Lamb mince and Rosemary OR Good quality beef mince with parsley2. Mozzarella3. Red or green pesto4. Chopped Onion5. Pepper and

Daminoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28374801.post-61536636837585764452008-03-03T17:07:00.024Z2008-11-13T02:13:41.383Z

If your thinking of buying a Diesel you will want to know how it performance compares to petrol car with typically less torque but more or the same bhp. I am not an expert on this topic but will try and keep this short and explain what is best without having the complex equation.The most simple minded way of thinking about torque and horse power are to consider them as two completely different

Daminoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28374801.post-35044012761075411102007-05-30T16:40:00.002+01:002008-11-13T02:13:41.634Z

I can not believe the unprecedented success of the Apple Video player when Creative have a far superior product for slightly less. The advantage of the Creative ZEN Vision are:1) The Zen has a proper battery while the the Apple Ipod Video is slimmer to accommodate only a small battery with a couple of hours playback. [2007 UPDATE: Battery life seems to have improved with the newer apples]2) All

Daminoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28374801.post-52953399308463582492007-05-26T14:26:00.000+01:002008-11-13T02:13:41.883Z

I got my self the excellent Creative Labs Zen Vision M and I was enjoying uploading my music using the intuitive interface very much. Well... up until I wanted to upload video that is. The supplied software is totally unacceptable. I have jagged corrupt video depending on what PC I used and it was incredibly slow. Also the compression options and codec's limited.After testing lots of free

Daminoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28374801.post-91104615560090430412007-04-12T16:14:00.000+01:002008-11-13T02:13:42.033Z

So I purchased some Reggae Reggae Sauce from Sainsbury after seeing the guy on the excellent TV show Dragons Den but what I will be doing with it? Hmmm finding it difficult. I do not want to use it like ketchup so a marinade as part of a fried rice dish or in a George Foreman grill seems like the a decent idea. I am going to create something tonight and if it is good I will post up a

Daminoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28374801.post-51680091357134786632007-03-30T14:59:00.001+01:002008-11-27T16:04:57.896Z

Replaced by an improved Tannoy M2.5 the M2 have been my main speakers for well over 6 years and they get better with time. The wood finish even with the grills on look classy and looks expensive.The sound of the Tannoy M2 can be incredible at times however sometimes limited. When you have a few instruments playing it is truly jaw dropping. Piano is incredibly realistic and acoustic guitars

Daminoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28374801.post-71959259038541312522007-01-22T16:33:00.000Z2008-11-13T02:13:42.363Z

The quality of electronics have moved on, however speakers have changed very little. So I decided to do a short review of Teac LS-X8 Mkii (aka Teac LS-X8Mkii) because there is not a mention of this model on the Internet and you may have the opportunely to get a pair second had.First impressions is the very heavy weight construction making it ideal for use as a shot-put without damaging it,

Daminoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28374801.post-73162668963798878032007-01-09T11:51:00.000Z2008-11-13T02:13:43.021Z

No matter how carefully you choose your hi-fi it can be undone by poor speaker positioning, but audiophile guides to speaker positioning are not practical.Typically I can hear 3 types of sound:1. Stereo effect: This is the audiophile must, by placing the speakers about 2 meters apart and toeing both speakers inwards to create a narrow listing position (called “sweet spot”) for no more than 1 (

Daminoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28374801.post-48696244217610402062007-01-08T15:52:00.000Z2008-11-13T02:13:43.198Z

Teac have integrated many hi-fi and cinema boxes into one unit without compromising build or sound quality. It is step that all hi-fi manufacturers should be doing to avoid the dominance of Games consoles having more and more added features (MP3, CD and Movies). Teac DR-H300 or the Teac DR-H300DAB are beautifully styled in both black or brushed silver to reflect today's lifestyle and similar to

Daminoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28374801.post-14105318456008813142007-01-05T17:19:00.000Z2008-11-13T02:13:43.681Z

It would be lovely if we all had personal chiefs to provide us with 5 delicious meals a day or for our boss to allow us to have 2 or 3 meal breaks a day? As a result an increased in energy and metabolism. Celebrities can afford to this we can not.As mentioned in my previous diet post it is not the number of meals you have but portion control and leading an active life style. Snack using dried or

Daminoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28374801.post-29525056842916952552007-01-04T15:12:00.000Z2008-11-13T02:13:43.798Z

I was searching for easy to use mobile phone within my small budget without all the frills of Bluetooth, camera etc... The Motorola W220 meets the basic needs exceptionally well and you can pick one up for under £40. The black version looks more designer than the silver and is coated in rubber giving you better grip and feel . Sound quality from both incoming and out going was the

Daminoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28374801.post-34369120867414611272006-12-28T12:15:00.000Z2008-11-13T02:13:43.886Z

Panasonic RFD3 is compact portable digital radio boasting that boasts DAB and FM with full range stereo speakers, graphic equalizer modes with 10 pre-sets each for both frequencies. It has both phono and line out to connect to headphones, your hi-fi amplifier or your computer. It can take both mains and batteries.DAB reception was acceptable in my area however I had to place the radio 2 meters

Daminoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28374801.post-38077060202387130862006-12-12T15:28:00.000Z2008-11-13T02:13:43.981Z

Also known as the Teac 300 MK3 this is an improved version of the very successful MK2 that broke many hearts with its stunning good looks and a grown up sound. Much of the success of the Teach Reference range is down to the looks, solid build quality and a affordable price of under £500 that can not be matched.The MK3 is identical apart from a re-tuned amplification stage and it certainly sounds

Daminoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28374801.post-17744257426432742042006-12-10T15:42:00.000Z2008-11-13T02:13:44.155Z

As technology improves the price of digital cameras are falling at a dramatic rate. However we must remember a large LCD screen and all the Mega Pixels in the word will not make up for a lack of other features. These include most importantly a lack of a good quality large lens that otherwise would have resulted in dark photos and soft corners. Lack of AF-assist lamp for much better focusing in

Daminoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28374801.post-1022180988182121262006-11-24T14:45:00.005Z2008-05-02T12:20:43.549+01:00

Seriously you can not go wrong with this. It puts retail burgers to shame even those served in nice restraints. This is a recipe for my stuffed cheese beef or lamb burgers and later I discover pork mince combined with chicken mince!First make potato wedges by par boil and add into the oven with very hot olive oil or you could also make a salad. If you like bread you will need wholemeal buns (do

Daminoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28374801.post-1156883590569259222006-08-29T21:31:00.000+01:002006-10-06T12:14:52.756+01:00

On a beach in Barcelona during sunset I proposed to Clair. It was a once in a lifetime event so I had it planned weeks in advance. If you search on the internet for ways to propose marriage there are a handfull of ideas, but in reality many of them in my opinion are not very romantic.One of the more interesting ideas is to have the captain of an airplane you are on recite your marriage proposal

Daminoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28374801.post-1155218040940373752006-08-10T14:53:00.000+01:002007-03-23T13:32:18.466Z

The Teac CR-H255 (aka Reference 255, CRH-255 and CRH255) is a replacement for CR-H250 (no USB for MP3/WMA playback and recording). The unit looks very stylish, well built and sounded very neutral and clear in my bedroom with a large bed and carpets. I paired it up with some Tannoy Mx1 speakers that are suitable in size for the bedroom (larger your room the larger the speakers needed). There are

Daminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28374801.post-1150821202343598022006-06-20T17:11:00.000+01:002006-08-31T12:12:22.700+01:00

Making pizza from raw ingredients could not be easier thanks to instant pizza dough mix (Sainsbury’s and now Tesco do them). One handy bit of kit to have is a backing tray with lots of little holes (almost a mesh like). My recipe for Perfect Chicken Pizza contains no Tomato and you must trust me on this!1 Chicken thigh cut into strips1 Medium onion (red or white)1 Red or green pepperSpinach (2

Daminoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28374801.post-1148037341097100322006-05-19T12:14:00.000+01:002006-09-13T11:32:17.803+01:00

Jack Johnson's "In Between Dreams" is a special mellow pop album for those in love or just want to chill out. "In between Dreams" will hit you straight away with its mellow pop tunes and guaranteed to gets copious amounts of repeated play in my car or for the home and garden!I won’t be mentioning any individual tracks as they are all fantastic and could stand alone as singles!I love acoustic rock

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