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oddtodd7@hotmail.com
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Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:39:35 -0700
From:
To: oddtodd7@hotmail.com
Subject: thumping and remotes
I tried to post this on the comments below your
post about the rental car noise, but it didn't seem to take, so here it
is in an email.
What you are experiencing is called cavitation.
It is a fluid dynamic. While the car moves, the air outside slips
around the car. When you open a window it opens the inside static air
'cavity' to the moving outside air.
As
the speed increases, the air pressure differs between the inside and the
outside. But at particular speeds and with particular windows open the
air will switch back and forth attempting to equalize pressures. This
causes the pressure to 'pop' back and forth.
This bothers my ears kind of like when changing altitudes on high
mountains or in airplanes. But this is more irritating because it
happens 5 or more times a second.
I
usually get this when the back two windows are down and my moon roof is
slightly open at around 45mph. So when I crack the front passenger
window, it changes the airflow in the cabin and allows the air to flow
smoothly in/out.
As
for the remote, mine is a Dish Network controller, but I suppose your is
similar. There are 2 red power buttons. But some have just one.
I
sometimes hit one of the buttons at the top for 'sat' 'tv' 'vcr' 'aux'.
Then the power button only controls that selected device. To get it to
control the box and tv, you need to hit a combo of 'box' and 'tv' then
press the power button to select both. Hopefully that may fix it. If
not, try the troubleshooting section of your cable provider's website.
I'm sure this is a common problem.
Good luck
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From:
To: oddtodd7@hotmail.com
Subject: zoop zewped
Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:14:59 +0000
Todd,
Its Zewped down your windows, not zooped
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zewp
Noyeser
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Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:07:57 -0700
From:
Subject: Funlink
To: oddtodd7@hotmail.com
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From:
To: oddtodd7@hotmail.com
Subject: Remote controls
Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:13:51 -0500
Hey Todd,
My mom had a similar
problem like yours, if she wanted to watch a movie it required at least
3 different remotes to turn everything on, play the movie and turn
everything off again, same with the satellite dish. I heard of these
fancy schmancy remotes that you can set up and program on your computer,
where if you want to watch a dvd, you push ONE button and it turns
everything on and sets it up so you can watch a movie (it even pushes
play for you!!). Wanna watch the dish after the movie, push ONE button
marked watch dish, and it turns everything on and sets it up so you can
watch the dish. Wanna turn everything off, push the OFF button and
everything turns off. Its super coolio!!!!! The remote is so easy to set
up initially that any technically challenged person can do it. I got one
for my mom and she loves the thing. They are a bit pricey, but once you
get it programmed for your stuff, you won’t be going mental any more so
it’s worth it. Here’s a link, check it out.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/104-2071307-4880755?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=harmony+remotes&x=0&y=0
P.S. F.Y.I. I bought her
the $80.00 one, but the cheaper one might do what you need it to do just
fine. J
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Date:
Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:12:02 -0700
Subject: Supporting our troops
From:
To: oddtodd7@hotmail.com
Todd,
I was back on your site again — after being away for many years. When I was
running my startup during the first bust, you were a source of much genuine
humor.
I noticed the support our troops section of your site — as a veteran (and the
founder of Military.com) I wanted to say THANKS!
Keep up the great work!
Best,
Chris
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Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:53:30 -0700
From:
Subject: making a documentary
To: oddtodd7@hotmail.com
Todd, I'm a long time enjoyer of your site, and
wanted to pass along this information, just trying to get the word
out....Keep up the great work...
Dear friends & family,
I recently began work on the early stages of pre-production on a documentary
on the impact of foster care on pre-teens & young adults. I'm partnering up
with Jennifer Monroe, a former foster child to make this project, and we
intend to begin shooting within the next 2-3 weeks, as well as continuing
research, and looking for other grants. I am asking for your support as I
embark upon one of my dreams. If you would like to make a donation to
help sponsor this production, you can do so by using the following link:
Every little bit helps. Your support will help fund both travel and
supplies(blank media, batteries, etc) during the early stages of this
documentary. Please feel free to forward this to all of your friends and
family.
Many thanks,
Danny "Whitewater" Grigsby
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From:
To: oddtodd7@hotmail.com
Subject: Tears in my eyes!
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:01:23 -0400
Hi Todd,
You did
it again! Your "Bank Job" movie review had me laughing till tears came
out of my eyes! And I'm reading this at work during lunch, so people
think I'm nuts. But, boy, that was sooooo funny! You are one funny
dude, I can't stop smiling from it!
Thanks!
Hope you have someone who makes you laugh too.
Pat
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From:
To: oddtodd7@hotmail.com
Subject: Movie Review
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:27:13 -0700
Tyodd!
I just read your
movie revue and thought it was by no means a completely failed
experiment. It proved the need for movie reviewers who write like
you and not like Rob the Human Dick. People who make us read crap
like that make me angry. He sounded like someone who kept a list of
every buzzword he heard in his freshman film class, linked them up
with a few high scoring words from his scrabble dictionary, and then
tried make it edgy by throwing in things about “erections” and “blue
balls”. Aaaaarrgh!!! Lame! Stupid! Go back to your job at the
video store!!!
Sorry bout the
anger. Mainly I just wanted to write when I thought up that “Human
Dick” thing.
Mike
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From:
Subject: Thomas' Hot Wheel
To: oddtodd7@hotmail.com
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:50:57 -0400
Hi Odd Todd!
I "foond" Thomas' Hot Wheel when I got home from work
today. It was right in the middle of a gross melting
snowbank beside my parking spot. Somehow it made it all
the way to Michigan!
Sarah
South Lyon, MI
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Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:18:32 -0700
From:
To: oddtodd7@hotmail.com
Subject: bird on a wire in LA
Hi! I'm not sure anyone has sent this link, but those birds...
I live in LA and it drove me crazy, they were out 2 years in a row.
And I finally found out about it online, under "berd on a wire." I
love your writing, been reading from newest to oldest. And I think
corduroy pants are hot on guys.
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