Comments for Simon Griffiths Blog http://simongriffiths.name My thoughts on .... everything Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:55:55 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Ben 10 Video Watch System Files by Deborah http://simongriffiths.name/2010/01/02/ben-10-video-watch-system-files/comment-page-1/#comment-14792 Deborah Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:55:55 +0000 http://simongriffiths.name/?p=161#comment-14792 Hi , i bought a watch for my son.. it was accidently dropped now no longer works. would you know of anywhere that would have a look at it as i cannot find a phone number on the box. Thanks Hi , i bought a watch for my son.. it was accidently dropped now no longer works. would you know of anywhere that would have a look at it as i cannot find a phone number on the box. Thanks

]]> Comment on Ben 10 Video Watch System Files by Simon http://simongriffiths.name/2010/01/02/ben-10-video-watch-system-files/comment-page-1/#comment-14524 Simon Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:43:22 +0000 http://simongriffiths.name/?p=161#comment-14524 Hee hee, Mac users not technically able! That's why we spend too much time trying to fix all our Windows brethren's viruses, crashes, BSOD's and the like!! Not sure where you can pick them up now. I paid $100 for ours, so to say they have gone down a bit is an understatement! My guess is that Target was getting rid after complaints and realising that the description on the packaging was probably against the law, and that's why they had them so cheap. Probably your best bet would be to call around a few local Targets and see if you can pick another up from somewhere. Hee hee, Mac users not technically able! That’s why we spend too much time trying to fix all our Windows brethren’s viruses, crashes, BSOD’s and the like!!

Not sure where you can pick them up now. I paid $100 for ours, so to say they have gone down a bit is an understatement! My guess is that Target was getting rid after complaints and realising that the description on the packaging was probably against the law, and that’s why they had them so cheap. Probably your best bet would be to call around a few local Targets and see if you can pick another up from somewhere.

]]> Comment on Ben 10 Video Watch System Files by Steve http://simongriffiths.name/2010/01/02/ben-10-video-watch-system-files/comment-page-1/#comment-14466 Steve Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:23:30 +0000 http://simongriffiths.name/?p=161#comment-14466 Any ideas where to get more of these? Picked up from Target for $25 and it is great. Have to change videos to SMV but not difficult with the included software. The usb cable is actually attached to the wrist band. Not sure why the original poster had such troubles with it. Perhaps Mac user who is not too technically able? Any ideas where to get more of these? Picked up from Target for $25 and it is great. Have to change videos to SMV but not difficult with the included software. The usb cable is actually attached to the wrist band. Not sure why the original poster had such troubles with it. Perhaps Mac user who is not too technically able?

]]> Comment on Iritis – a possible cure? by Simon http://simongriffiths.name/2009/01/25/iritis-a-possible-cure/comment-page-2/#comment-14187 Simon Sat, 07 Aug 2010 04:30:28 +0000 http://simongriffiths.name/?p=101#comment-14187 Hey Beth, Sorry to hear your son has got it so early. If he's showing signs of arthritis too they should give him the gene test. Note though that it is a particular type of arthritis in the lower back and I think hips (that's where they x-rayed me). There are a load of really good supplements that people have recommended and you've probably gathered that I'm a fan of Yakult. If you are in the US you may be able to get this from Asian stores, or try Goodbelly (<a href="http://www.goodbelly.com" rel="nofollow">www.goodbelly.com</a> has a store finder). I would try probiotics in particular because he has had the Levequin in the past. That probably played havoc with his stomach balance and it's this that certainly effects me. Let me know how he goes on. I'm no expert of iritis, but there is plenty of research that backs up the idea that probiotics have a helpful effect on your immune system, and as I say it certainly worked for me. Cheers Simon Hey Beth,

Sorry to hear your son has got it so early. If he’s showing signs of arthritis too they should give him the gene test. Note though that it is a particular type of arthritis in the lower back and I think hips (that’s where they x-rayed me). There are a load of really good supplements that people have recommended and you’ve probably gathered that I’m a fan of Yakult. If you are in the US you may be able to get this from Asian stores, or try Goodbelly (http://www.goodbelly.com has a store finder).

I would try probiotics in particular because he has had the Levequin in the past. That probably played havoc with his stomach balance and it’s this that certainly effects me.

Let me know how he goes on. I’m no expert of iritis, but there is plenty of research that backs up the idea that probiotics have a helpful effect on your immune system, and as I say it certainly worked for me.

Cheers
Simon

]]> Comment on Iritis – a possible cure? by Simon http://simongriffiths.name/2009/01/25/iritis-a-possible-cure/comment-page-2/#comment-14186 Simon Sat, 07 Aug 2010 04:22:05 +0000 http://simongriffiths.name/?p=101#comment-14186 Hey Nick, I had the focus thing too. I think that's mostly due to the drops though. Essentially those give you a fixed focus, which is okay when your other eye is focused at the same distance, but when it's looking at say a computer screen each eye will focus on a different thing. I always found myself covering one eye up or shutting it to avoid getting confused. I have to say that I didn't like running with it much either. The jogging around with your eyes focusing on different things just seemed to make me dizzy! I never had the bubble thing though. Maybe ask your doctor about that one. Probably something to do with the drops, but best to mention it in case. If anyone else has had that can you let Nick know? My test were the same as yours. Try Yakult and/or some of the other supplements. Sounds like your immune system has just gone a bit out of whack and need straightening out. If you've got it at the moment. I'd have about 3 a day. I know it's expensive, but worth a go. Let me know how you go on. Cheers Simon Hey Nick,

I had the focus thing too. I think that’s mostly due to the drops though. Essentially those give you a fixed focus, which is okay when your other eye is focused at the same distance, but when it’s looking at say a computer screen each eye will focus on a different thing. I always found myself covering one eye up or shutting it to avoid getting confused. I have to say that I didn’t like running with it much either. The jogging around with your eyes focusing on different things just seemed to make me dizzy!

I never had the bubble thing though. Maybe ask your doctor about that one. Probably something to do with the drops, but best to mention it in case. If anyone else has had that can you let Nick know?

My test were the same as yours. Try Yakult and/or some of the other supplements. Sounds like your immune system has just gone a bit out of whack and need straightening out. If you’ve got it at the moment. I’d have about 3 a day. I know it’s expensive, but worth a go.

Let me know how you go on.

Cheers
Simon

]]> Comment on Iritis – a possible cure? by beth http://simongriffiths.name/2009/01/25/iritis-a-possible-cure/comment-page-1/#comment-13978 beth Tue, 03 Aug 2010 23:54:31 +0000 http://simongriffiths.name/?p=101#comment-13978 Hi, My son 19 was in the ER last night; misdiognoised and saw and eye specialist today. He was told he has irititis...I am so worried. He also shows signs of arthritis. He is on the steroid drops and a dialating drop to help with the pain. He needs to go back to the dr. in one week to further figure out the cause of this disease. My son had a bad infection (unknown) and was treated with Levequin for 20 days; for those of you that don't know what Levequin is it is a very strong antibiotic that is rarely used. I am glad I had a chance to read this blog. I will keep my fingers crossed and in the meantime my son is staying in a dark room. Will keep you updated Hi,
My son 19 was in the ER last night; misdiognoised and saw and eye specialist today. He was told he has irititis…I am so worried. He also shows signs of arthritis. He is on the steroid drops and a dialating drop to help with the pain. He needs to go back to the dr. in one week to further figure out the cause of this disease. My son had a bad infection (unknown) and was treated with Levequin for 20 days; for those of you that don’t know what Levequin is it is a very strong antibiotic that is rarely used. I am glad I had a chance to read this blog. I will keep my fingers crossed and in the meantime my son is staying in a dark room. Will keep you updated

]]> Comment on Iritis – a possible cure? by Nick http://simongriffiths.name/2009/01/25/iritis-a-possible-cure/comment-page-1/#comment-13951 Nick Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:08:25 +0000 http://simongriffiths.name/?p=101#comment-13951 Oh and just to add i had all blood tests , x rays etc and all came back clear so as you can imagine ? quite annoying not being able to get rid. Thanks Oh and just to add i had all blood tests , x rays etc and all came back clear so as you can imagine ? quite annoying not being able to get rid.

Thanks

]]> Comment on Iritis – a possible cure? by Nick http://simongriffiths.name/2009/01/25/iritis-a-possible-cure/comment-page-1/#comment-13950 Nick Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:06:46 +0000 http://simongriffiths.name/?p=101#comment-13950 Hi my name is Nick from the UK ive had iritis now for around 6 months , just cant get rid of it , did any of you have weird side effects like , cant focus on stuff sometimes , and when you look downwards get bubble effect in the eye , as if there is a bubble rising in the eye , think thats the best way to describe , and another question is iritis common to blind ? i know doctors say its very very unlikely. Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks Nick Oh and if you have any ideas on getting rid please share :) Hi my name is Nick from the UK ive had iritis now for around 6 months , just cant get rid of it , did any of you have weird side effects like , cant focus on stuff sometimes , and when you look downwards get bubble effect in the eye , as if there is a bubble rising in the eye , think thats the best way to describe , and another question is iritis common to blind ? i know doctors say its very very unlikely. Any help greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Nick

Oh and if you have any ideas on getting rid please share :)

]]> Comment on DVD to iPod Conversion by Simon http://simongriffiths.name/2010/02/02/dvd-to-ipod-conversion/comment-page-1/#comment-13915 Simon Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:33:08 +0000 http://simongriffiths.name/?p=168#comment-13915 Hey Matt, Thanks, I'll add the US track to my post. To get Handbrake to go to a specific track, when it opens up, hit cancel when it asks you to open the source. Then use <File><Open Source (title specific)..> you should then be able to select the source, after that a dialogue box will open up to ask you the track you want to record. Great for backing up, specially the kids DVD's! Cheers Simon Hey Matt,

Thanks, I’ll add the US track to my post. To get Handbrake to go to a specific track, when it opens up, hit cancel when it asks you to open the source. Then use you should then be able to select the source, after that a dialogue box will open up to ask you the track you want to record.

Great for backing up, specially the kids DVD’s!

Cheers
Simon

]]> Comment on DVD to iPod Conversion by Matt Camlin http://simongriffiths.name/2010/02/02/dvd-to-ipod-conversion/comment-page-1/#comment-13849 Matt Camlin Sun, 01 Aug 2010 20:20:10 +0000 http://simongriffiths.name/?p=168#comment-13849 According to my DVD player, The Princess and the Frog starts on track 29 of 99 in the USA. Question though: how do you tell Handbrake how to rip this DVD? According to my DVD player, The Princess and the Frog starts on track 29 of 99 in the USA.

Question though: how do you tell Handbrake how to rip this DVD?

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