I want to take a minute to address the over 450 subscribers here at GlobalConfig.net.  Over a year ago when I started blogging I was primarily about my CCIE Studies.  Now that I have passed the CCIE Security I am on to the R&S and Voice, kinda at the same time.  With that, work, and family it’s been difficult to bring you fresh, useful content.  That’s all about to change.
Here are the changes to the blog that I believe will make it a better resource for you:

The Domain Changed to http://www.ascoltablogs.com.  The old URL will still work- but…

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In life and embedded systems timing is everything. Give [Frank's] web-based timer calculator a try. Set your system clock resolution (in hertz making sure you account for any system clock divider), select your timer resolution and prescaler, then calculate based on desired ticks, overflows, or real time. He’s built this with the AVR chips in mind but it should be handy for any family of microcontrollers.
Of course none of this is rocket science, but if you’re trying to use one timer for two differently synchronized events this can save you a lot of trial and error time.

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If you’ve been hearing all the buzz about blogging and want toknow what it is and how to get started, this article is for you.Here we will discuss what blogging is, what blog software you’llneed, and what you can do with it.What’s a blog?A weblog ‘ blog for short ‘ is a type of website. Blogs areunique from other static website in that they are usuallyupdated often. The main page of the site usually contains themost recent post or posts of the author or authors of thewebsite. Also, blogs often also allow readers to post theircomments directly to the site.All…

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BBC drama have been produced and broadcast since even before the public service company had an officiallu established television broadcasting network in the UK.BBC period drama Little Dorrir and Churchill biopic into The Storm will head the British charge for glory at this year’s Emmy Awards, with both dramas receiving multiple nominations. The adaptation of Charles Dickens’ is up 11 gongs including Best Mini-series of honor, while the actors Tom Courtenay and Andy Serkis both received a salute to their supportive roles.‘Little Dorrit’, which stars Matthew Macfadyen, Pam Ferris and Sir Tom Courtenay, was the surprise star of the show…

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Digital images are created by light being focused onto semiconductors. The popularity of digital cameras has been closely linked with the increasing popularity of personal computing, both in terms of making advances features possible and how people prefer their pictures. Digital photography allows a paperless age, where people often prefer to store, view, and share images over the computer instead of printing them physically.
Talk to those you know who own digital cameras before buying one. Friends and family can offer the best advice, and tell you which brands and models they favor or are disinclined towards. You can make…

Firstly, there are two sources of professional advice you haveavailable to you concerning roof racks. Your car’s manufacturingcompany will often have put together a list of recommendedroof-rack models and suppliers, with fitting information andparticular concerns that may be relevant. A quality manufacturershould not have a problem with discussing these kinds of thingswith you, so try giving them call.Your second source of advice is your local roof-rack shop. Awell-established business will offer impartial advice designedto get you and your bikes on the road safely and securely.However, even when taking advice, it’s good to have somedecisions made beforehand, and to be aware…

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[Melanie] had some time this weekend so she whipped up a dual voltage power supply from parts on hand. This design plugs right into a breadboard and, unlike the last breadboard power supply we saw, provides two voltages at one time. 5v is delivered to one power bus while 3.3v goes to the other. Her design uses two linear low voltage drop regulators from the LF00 family (PDF datasheet) to accomplish this. Nice work!

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Choosing property insurance doesn’t have to be a chore that you put off for weeks or even months. By following these 4 helpful tips, you can choose the best insurance for your family in no time:1. Check state insurance websitesMany people don’t realize that most states operate an insurance website that contains valuable information for residents. These websites are maintained as a service to state residents and contain helpful information such as:– complaints– fraud reports– insurance company examinations for state codes– insurance company ratingsThis information is very helpful because it relates directly to your area. When it comes to insurance,…

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