Engin Cycles

Pronunciation: 'en-jen Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English engin, from Middle French

  1. something used to effect a purpose : AGENT, INSTRUMENT
  2. a : a mechanical tool: as (1) : an instrument or machine of war (2) obsolete : a torture implement
    b : MACHINERY
    c : any of various mechanical appliances -- often used in combination
  3. a machine for converting any of various forms of energy into mechanical force and motion; also : a mechanism or object that serves as an energy source
  4. a railroad locomotive

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Shop Snobs
- 05/17/12

So I might have mentioned my favorite movie of all time is High Fidelity. It is not for its cinematography or its incredible acting (although it is good) but it is for the fact that the movie is like a version of my life. The retail aspect of the movie is incredible and sings to me.

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Technology upgrade
- 05/03/12

I am somewhat of a hypocrite when it comes to technology. On one side I tend to stick with good old trusty stuff like machines from the 40's, vernier or dial calipers, transformer welder over my inverter welder, etc, etc. I admit however that I like newer digital stuff like my Canon G10 and my iPhone. This week marks the end of our old desk top computer and DSL for the interweb. FIOS has arrived and I admit it is a killer change over DSL. It seems rock solid, fast and once the new computer arrives I think it will really shine.

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Terrible at updating
- 04/21/12

I find the less you update the blog the more it becomes an easy thing to avoid. I really was in a good groove and updating each week. Then you get busy and let a few weeks go by. I am now doing a monthly update which better not become a seasonal update and then a yearly update!

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