Friday, April 16, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
Great New Site Added
I really like this new site, it is clean and easy to use. Blogging, Gallery, Downloads and a Garage. Now it isn't as easy to use as blogger but its nice that everything is so integrated.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
I REALLY REALLY DISLIKE 53rd
All I want to do is look at my bank statements and there requirement is that you have to use Internet Explorer. So it is one of the few sites left on the entire Internet that require you to use the proprietary Microsoft Internet Explorer.
I have two words for 53rd Online Banking
YOU SUCK!
I have two words for 53rd Online Banking
YOU SUCK!
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
Diesel Drag
Here are some great video's of Diesel Power on the drag strip
Also if you are into Diesel Performace, check out this magazine that is just for us that are into making our Diesel's run even better http://www.dieselpowermag.com
Something else that is pretty cool for you Diesel heads, is Bio-Diesel. Check it out and what its all about at http://www.utahbiodieselsupply.com
Also if you are into Diesel Performace, check out this magazine that is just for us that are into making our Diesel's run even better http://www.dieselpowermag.com
Something else that is pretty cool for you Diesel heads, is Bio-Diesel. Check it out and what its all about at http://www.utahbiodieselsupply.com
Thursday, January 01, 2009
Home Theater Upgrade
Yes, its getting close to time to upgrade the home theater from the projection TV and 1999 Onkyo stereo and gigantic Cerwin Bega AT100 speakers, to something newer.
After the dinosours are removed then we need to get the component stand in place and even though a bit pricy, we really like the screen doors and height and width of the one found here.
Next, time to hang up a new TV on the wall (or on the new component stand). I am most impressed (for the money, size and quality) of the Samsung LN52A650
Finally, stereo and dvd player so you can feel the movies.
It's a tough call currently but I am leaning more towards the Yamaha YHT-690 but I really do like Onkyo products and like the Onkyo HT-S5100
of course if money wasn't an object then I would like to get a Bose Lifestyle System.
When it comes time for the installation I recommend referencing this page here.
So the total for the upgrade would run about: $5000.00
Component Stand: $1300
TV:$2300
Audio/DVD:$700
Cables/Mounts/Tax/Install: $700
After the dinosours are removed then we need to get the component stand in place and even though a bit pricy, we really like the screen doors and height and width of the one found here.
Next, time to hang up a new TV on the wall (or on the new component stand). I am most impressed (for the money, size and quality) of the Samsung LN52A650
Finally, stereo and dvd player so you can feel the movies.
It's a tough call currently but I am leaning more towards the Yamaha YHT-690 but I really do like Onkyo products and like the Onkyo HT-S5100
of course if money wasn't an object then I would like to get a Bose Lifestyle System.
When it comes time for the installation I recommend referencing this page here.
So the total for the upgrade would run about: $5000.00
Component Stand: $1300
TV:$2300
Audio/DVD:$700
Cables/Mounts/Tax/Install: $700
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
OVEN-FRIED FISH FILLETS
1 lb. flounder or other fish fillets
1 tbsp. reduced-calorie mayonnaise
6 tbsp. fine, dry bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. paprika
Non-stick vegetable cooking spray
1 tbsp. reduced-calorie mayonnaise
6 tbsp. fine, dry bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. paprika
Non-stick vegetable cooking spray
Brush fish all over with mayonnaise. Roll in combination of bread crumbs and paprika.
Spray foil-covered pan with cooking spray. Arrange fillet on pan. Bake at 450 degrees for 12 minutes or until fish flakes easily. Serve with lemon wedges. Makes 4 servings.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Atlas Van Lines 2007 Report
This link will show you in which states for the year 2007 had the most outbound, inbound and balanced traffic.
Atlas Van Lines provides the report for an entire year so the 2008 report should be coming out sometime in January.
Atlas Van Lines provides the report for an entire year so the 2008 report should be coming out sometime in January.
Unemployment by State as of Oct 21, 2008
Michigan and Rhode Island are tied for the highest unemployment in all 50 states. With the denial of the bail out I don't believe its going to get any better in Michigan.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Saturday, December 06, 2008
Zackary and Santa
This is the first year Zackary didn't bust into tears when he got close to Santa.
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| From Hosang Christmas 2008 |
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Universal card
Why not have a universal drivers license. We could link our credit card of preference, businesses that require age restrictions could require u swip your card
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
SPRINT SUCKS
Yes SPRINT service is awful and yes that is my technical opinion and experience. There is a saying that you get what you pay for but with SPRINT as your cell phone service you don't really get that because there is no service.
As I travel across the country I have experienced the worst cell phone service with a high possibility of dropped calls, no service areas, poor quality and bottom line unreliable service.
It appears sprint cell towers are fewer are far between then any other cell provider. They use an ancient cell technology and don't seem to be keeping up with upgrades as the two major players which is ATT and Verizon.
No cell service is perfect, but some providers like SPRINT are very very far away from the ball game.
If you want a reliable cell phone then pick a major player like ATT or Verizon and stay away from the cell phone company that appears to be going down in a ball of flames. They have to cut costs somewhere and its my believe its cell towers and service also possibly research and development.
This is from somone who has tried multiple phones by this company because EDS forces there employees to use this crap service because of some special B.S. Deal that they worked out. So we all suffer unreliable service which in turn affects our customer relationship by not getting the customer calls until later when you have service.
You have been warned.
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As I travel across the country I have experienced the worst cell phone service with a high possibility of dropped calls, no service areas, poor quality and bottom line unreliable service.
It appears sprint cell towers are fewer are far between then any other cell provider. They use an ancient cell technology and don't seem to be keeping up with upgrades as the two major players which is ATT and Verizon.
No cell service is perfect, but some providers like SPRINT are very very far away from the ball game.
If you want a reliable cell phone then pick a major player like ATT or Verizon and stay away from the cell phone company that appears to be going down in a ball of flames. They have to cut costs somewhere and its my believe its cell towers and service also possibly research and development.
This is from somone who has tried multiple phones by this company because EDS forces there employees to use this crap service because of some special B.S. Deal that they worked out. So we all suffer unreliable service which in turn affects our customer relationship by not getting the customer calls until later when you have service.
You have been warned.
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Monday, July 14, 2008
American Dollar isn't worth beans
American companies have shot the American economy in the foot. With off shoring the majority of the work America doesn't have much to offer when other counties are doing all the work. So what does America have to offer to keep the American Dollar high?
I sure hope our next President (anyone but Obama) builds the American Dollar to what it should be. It's hard to believe such a powerful country is going broke, economy falling quickly, unemployment rising, prices of everything rising, crime rising.
What happened to the days America had factories and had an export to other countries. Now we just have imports. Everything is imported because its cheaper that way. Well picking the cheaper route is also killing our economy and slowly bleading America.
I don't think its right that we have to rebuild a country after a war. Spending a large amount of money America doesn't have to spend. Why are other countries doing so well? Why is the Euro worth so much more then an American dollar? I don't see any European Country putting money into a war or rebuilding a country that got smushed. They are a bit wiser with there money then America seems to be.
It's time for some American tough love. Stop supporting all these countries and support yourself. We have so many hands out helping others we don't have any left to hold ourselves up. It's time to pull our resources back home and focus on a struggling America. Put the anger towards other countries to the backburner. Stop being the judge and jury on what is right in the world and focus on us, the American citizens.
I sure hope our next President (anyone but Obama) builds the American Dollar to what it should be. It's hard to believe such a powerful country is going broke, economy falling quickly, unemployment rising, prices of everything rising, crime rising.
What happened to the days America had factories and had an export to other countries. Now we just have imports. Everything is imported because its cheaper that way. Well picking the cheaper route is also killing our economy and slowly bleading America.
I don't think its right that we have to rebuild a country after a war. Spending a large amount of money America doesn't have to spend. Why are other countries doing so well? Why is the Euro worth so much more then an American dollar? I don't see any European Country putting money into a war or rebuilding a country that got smushed. They are a bit wiser with there money then America seems to be.
It's time for some American tough love. Stop supporting all these countries and support yourself. We have so many hands out helping others we don't have any left to hold ourselves up. It's time to pull our resources back home and focus on a struggling America. Put the anger towards other countries to the backburner. Stop being the judge and jury on what is right in the world and focus on us, the American citizens.
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Karaoke Software Review
I first have to mention some requirements to be labeled "awesome software"
1. Multi-platform (meaning windows, mac, etc.) If your software only supports Windows go home or back in the 1980's or 90's (prior to OS X)
2. Feature rich (meaning the software attempts to capture a large base of users, just not a select few)
3. Good Support (when we have questions either provide a Knowledgebase with answers that are helpful or a forum that gets responses)
If you do a search for Karaoke Software you may run across:
Karma by Latshaw Systems - Windows Only (fair)
CompuHost by INVICION - Windows Only -- (fair)
PowerKaraoke by DOBLON - Windows Only -- (horrible)
KaraFun - Windows Only -- (horrible)
kJams - Mac OS X -- (above average)
1. Multi-platform (meaning windows, mac, etc.) If your software only supports Windows go home or back in the 1980's or 90's (prior to OS X)
2. Feature rich (meaning the software attempts to capture a large base of users, just not a select few)
3. Good Support (when we have questions either provide a Knowledgebase with answers that are helpful or a forum that gets responses)
If you do a search for Karaoke Software you may run across:
Karma by Latshaw Systems - Windows Only (fair)
CompuHost by INVICION - Windows Only -- (fair)
PowerKaraoke by DOBLON - Windows Only -- (horrible)
KaraFun - Windows Only -- (horrible)
kJams - Mac OS X -- (above average)
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
TomTom 920T is okay but not great
So I went that step to obtain a GPS in the event I am on the way to a gig and get stuck in traffic or construction I could find an alternative route to help keep me ontime.
I originally wanted one of the Consumer Reports top rated Garmin GPS' seeing how many of your top companies like rental car companies, military, field engineers all use Garmin GPS units of some sort. So in my mind, Garmin has the stuff together, they would have to for such high profile customers.
So I was in search of a Garmin and to come find out, no retail store sells an upscale Garmin, just the low end models of Garmin (not highly rated on Consumers). Okay, so the only decent GPS they sold was a TomTom 920T which I found at Office Depot. So I bit the bullet and purchased it.
Now it offers the ability to download updates using the data connection on your bluetooth phone (if its compatiable). Big bummer with the phones TomTom has decided to make compatiable with all there TomTom GPS units. if you have a sony phone then you have a great shot at this feature working. If you have the number one phone for business users (any blackberry) then you are out of luck. Some other phones are supported but not fully. This is a HUGE disappointment. So all the PLUS features TomTom advertises aren't even available because the phone you have probably won't work.
Now on TomTom's defense, I have read it is more of an issue with the phone vendors then TomTom. For instance the Blackberry issue relates more to RIM not wanting TomTom to access the data functions of the phones. It has been said if you downgrade your Blackberry a revision or two, the feature will work but the latest software release for you blackberry RIM has blocked all internet access from outside the phone via bluetooth or tether.
Another part of the TomTom I do not really care for is its not very accurate. Some people say its because of the area I live in (kinda in the country) but my thought is, Satellite's are what pinpoint my location, not population.
Anyhow, I'm not real impressed with the TomTom and if I had to do it all over again I would just wait for the Garmin to show up in the mail. Even though it appears the Garmin PLUS features wouldn't work for me either because they use a seperate antenna that uses this direct connect which is only valid in more the populated areas. So if I am not going to have any PLUS features from Garmin or TomTom then I would definitly choose the Garmin for its more accuracy.
I originally wanted one of the Consumer Reports top rated Garmin GPS' seeing how many of your top companies like rental car companies, military, field engineers all use Garmin GPS units of some sort. So in my mind, Garmin has the stuff together, they would have to for such high profile customers.
So I was in search of a Garmin and to come find out, no retail store sells an upscale Garmin, just the low end models of Garmin (not highly rated on Consumers). Okay, so the only decent GPS they sold was a TomTom 920T which I found at Office Depot. So I bit the bullet and purchased it.
Now it offers the ability to download updates using the data connection on your bluetooth phone (if its compatiable). Big bummer with the phones TomTom has decided to make compatiable with all there TomTom GPS units. if you have a sony phone then you have a great shot at this feature working. If you have the number one phone for business users (any blackberry) then you are out of luck. Some other phones are supported but not fully. This is a HUGE disappointment. So all the PLUS features TomTom advertises aren't even available because the phone you have probably won't work.
Now on TomTom's defense, I have read it is more of an issue with the phone vendors then TomTom. For instance the Blackberry issue relates more to RIM not wanting TomTom to access the data functions of the phones. It has been said if you downgrade your Blackberry a revision or two, the feature will work but the latest software release for you blackberry RIM has blocked all internet access from outside the phone via bluetooth or tether.
Another part of the TomTom I do not really care for is its not very accurate. Some people say its because of the area I live in (kinda in the country) but my thought is, Satellite's are what pinpoint my location, not population.
Anyhow, I'm not real impressed with the TomTom and if I had to do it all over again I would just wait for the Garmin to show up in the mail. Even though it appears the Garmin PLUS features wouldn't work for me either because they use a seperate antenna that uses this direct connect which is only valid in more the populated areas. So if I am not going to have any PLUS features from Garmin or TomTom then I would definitly choose the Garmin for its more accuracy.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Websites Moved
I maintain three websites
http://www.mywiseguys.com (My DJ Business is hosted on hostmonster.com)
http://www.hosangit.com (My IT Business was hosted on siteground.com)
http://www.ourholychurch.com (non-denominational church website also was hosted on siteground.com)
Since my subscription to siteground expires at the end of this month I decided to move off them and over to hostmonster which I have been pretty happy with. I will say that siteground support is much, much quicker to respond but I usually only need support once a year (knock on wood).
So I rebuilt the two siteground websites on hostmonster so it will look different but all the information is there.
http://www.mywiseguys.com (My DJ Business is hosted on hostmonster.com)
http://www.hosangit.com (My IT Business was hosted on siteground.com)
http://www.ourholychurch.com (non-denominational church website also was hosted on siteground.com)
Since my subscription to siteground expires at the end of this month I decided to move off them and over to hostmonster which I have been pretty happy with. I will say that siteground support is much, much quicker to respond but I usually only need support once a year (knock on wood).
So I rebuilt the two siteground websites on hostmonster so it will look different but all the information is there.
Relay for Life Done
After 29 hours of playing music and karaoke, I'm done with the Madison Heights Relay for Life.
It was a nice experience that I was very happy I did. It is a good cause to raise money for the American Cancer Society in effort to find a cure for cancer.
I also learned alot about what we can do to help prevent getting cancer that we don't think about. Some things suprised me like over cooking your meat, putting non-microwave safe plastic containers in the microwave, bug spray, etc.. alot of suprises.
Glad its done and I'm still in the process of sleep recovery but will be ready to go by this weekend, I hope.
It was a nice experience that I was very happy I did. It is a good cause to raise money for the American Cancer Society in effort to find a cure for cancer.
I also learned alot about what we can do to help prevent getting cancer that we don't think about. Some things suprised me like over cooking your meat, putting non-microwave safe plastic containers in the microwave, bug spray, etc.. alot of suprises.
Glad its done and I'm still in the process of sleep recovery but will be ready to go by this weekend, I hope.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Oil Companies taking everything for themselves
Today I saw that Gas Prices went up, Again. I am very, very tired of the Oil Companies stealing our money. We need the government to get involved and regulate the oil and other energy related items that we don't have a choice on. For instance Consumers Energy here in Michigan is the only energy choice we have for Electricity and Gas. They could raise the prices as high as they wish and we wouldn't have a choice because we need those items. Same goes for gas prices, but the oil companies know this and are not hesitating to take full advantage of that fact that we don't have a choice.
I really like this video and figured I would share it with you.
Here is a link that shows National Gas Prices
Here is a link to several YouTube video clips of the Truck Strike. I'm glad they are standing up against these outrageous gas prices. Did you know those big trucks get about 4mpg of diesel fuel?
Check out this link to the energy bulletin on oil production per country.
Click on this link to see what EIA (Energy Information Administration) has to say.
I really like this video and figured I would share it with you.
Here is a link that shows National Gas Prices
Here is a link to several YouTube video clips of the Truck Strike. I'm glad they are standing up against these outrageous gas prices. Did you know those big trucks get about 4mpg of diesel fuel?
Check out this link to the energy bulletin on oil production per country.
Click on this link to see what EIA (Energy Information Administration) has to say.
Monday, May 12, 2008
HP may purchase EDS (WOW!)
See the breaking news on the top in RED.
http://www.cnbc.com/
Hewlett-Packard Near Deal To Buy EDS for $13 Billion Hewlett-Packard is close to a deal to acquire Electronic Data Systems for between $12 billion and $13 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with
http://www.cnbc.com/
Hewlett-Packard Near Deal To Buy EDS for $13 Billion Hewlett-Packard is close to a deal to acquire Electronic Data Systems for between $12 billion and $13 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with
Saturday, May 10, 2008
No fish lake
It was obvious these last few days that long lake in Alpena, MI, it is just too early to go fishing. My best friend and I spent hours and hours trolling and casting and jigging long lake for fish.
What started as a goal for walleye ended up being a desperate plea for anything to include grass pike, which we still left empty handed but not from the lack of trying. We both have the sunburns as proof.
We tried crankbait at first with no luck. We then tried jigging with the new leeches by gulp with no luck. Then we tried a crawler harness with some fresh fat night crawlers and still not even a nibble.
Maybe next time but not this time.
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Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Kickin my own butt!
Today, I am working in my home office as I normally do and as all of you know I live on my MacBook Pro laptop. I work my primary job, my DJing business and of course all my family stuff like this blog, pictures, videos and music on this one laptop. I try to remember to back it up once a week on an external hard-drive in the event something ever does happen to it I could quickly restore to another Mac.
As I was working and talking on my cell phone which was plugged in being charged, I went to the printer to grab something and the power cord of my phone pulled my full cup of coffee onto my MacBook Pro. As I turned around and saw what happened some not church worthy words escaped my mouth over and over again as I paniced and grabbed my laptop up and ran into the kitchen for a towel to begin soaking up the spilled coffee from my laptop.
I have pulled the battery from underneath to find coffee hiding there as well. I sprayed compressed air in every open compartment I can find in effort to push anything liquid out of an opening.
Its now laying on my desk on its left side in hopes that anything liquid will run out of it. Its been laying there for about an hour and I haven't seen anything laying on the desk that would signify coffee remains. I am going to wait a full 24 hours before I try to turn it back on to give it time to dry.
The good news in all of this is that it was still working great with coffee laying all over its keys and soaking into its crevices. I am praying like no other that she'll be fine and life goes on but with drinks at a safe distance.
As I was working and talking on my cell phone which was plugged in being charged, I went to the printer to grab something and the power cord of my phone pulled my full cup of coffee onto my MacBook Pro. As I turned around and saw what happened some not church worthy words escaped my mouth over and over again as I paniced and grabbed my laptop up and ran into the kitchen for a towel to begin soaking up the spilled coffee from my laptop.
I have pulled the battery from underneath to find coffee hiding there as well. I sprayed compressed air in every open compartment I can find in effort to push anything liquid out of an opening.
Its now laying on my desk on its left side in hopes that anything liquid will run out of it. Its been laying there for about an hour and I haven't seen anything laying on the desk that would signify coffee remains. I am going to wait a full 24 hours before I try to turn it back on to give it time to dry.
The good news in all of this is that it was still working great with coffee laying all over its keys and soaking into its crevices. I am praying like no other that she'll be fine and life goes on but with drinks at a safe distance.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Biker Zack Attack
Zackary riding his Uncle Chips Hog and apparantly enjoying it. Maybe Zackary's dad needs to get a bike to ride. After all, you don't want to ket the boy down.
Dennis Hosang
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The Schultz in the remaking of Wild Hogs
Sunday, some of us went to the Schultz house for a delicious BBQ of steaks and chicken and of course other healthy stuff.
Chip and Bob were tooling around the neighborhood with there Harleys which prompted the kids on pleading for rides (including Michele). Here is a quick slideshow on the fun.
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Chip and Bob were tooling around the neighborhood with there Harleys which prompted the kids on pleading for rides (including Michele). Here is a quick slideshow on the fun.
Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.
Big Boy Breakfast for Birthday Momma
We (Schultz, Hosangs and Mom) all met at Big Boy's in Grand Blanc for breakfast and here are some pictures/slideshows of that breakfast.
Here is a cute video
Here is a cute video
Friday, April 25, 2008
Learning how to swim
here are some pictures and short video clips of jacob and zackary learning how to swim.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Microsoft Office 2008 on the Mac
Now it is impossible to say that Microsoft Office is the greatest, must have, software package for any mac or pc for office work.
I was quite excited when the new Intel version of Microsoft Office was released that I purchased it very shortly after it was released. In some ways I am very pleased with this new mac version of Microsoft Office but in other ways VERY upset at Microsoft.
Let me begin by saying no other application on my system locks up or crashes more then once every three months and that is only with the same applications. Microsoft Office (especially Excel) crashes on a regular basis. I send the error reports but I believe they go in a spam folder at Microsoft. How much time are they spending on fixing any issues? I don't think any time since I haven't seen any significant updates.
So be warned that on a mac that your Excel will crash so often that it is deemed unreliable and I can not rely on it for anything but looking at an excel spreadsheet. I am forced to use Excel in my VMWare Fusion Windows XP session.
I was quite excited when the new Intel version of Microsoft Office was released that I purchased it very shortly after it was released. In some ways I am very pleased with this new mac version of Microsoft Office but in other ways VERY upset at Microsoft.
Let me begin by saying no other application on my system locks up or crashes more then once every three months and that is only with the same applications. Microsoft Office (especially Excel) crashes on a regular basis. I send the error reports but I believe they go in a spam folder at Microsoft. How much time are they spending on fixing any issues? I don't think any time since I haven't seen any significant updates.
So be warned that on a mac that your Excel will crash so often that it is deemed unreliable and I can not rely on it for anything but looking at an excel spreadsheet. I am forced to use Excel in my VMWare Fusion Windows XP session.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
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