Comments for Don Tai (Canada) Blog http://dontai.com/wp Have Lemons, Make Lemonade Sun, 06 May 2012 18:27:56 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Imperial Sewing Machines by Heather http://dontai.com/wp/2010/04/19/imperial-sewing-machines/comment-page-1/#comment-3149 Heather Sun, 06 May 2012 18:27:56 +0000 http://dontai.com/wp/?p=2365#comment-3149 Hello again. Still working on getting the user manual scanned but thought I'd share that I was finally able to ascertain that the Imperial 919 (shown above with Scat the cat)is a Juki machine that was sold as model number HZL-907. I sent them an e-mail requesting info on how to obtain parts and will share any information that I get. Hope you're having a great weekend! Hello again. Still working on getting the user manual scanned but thought I’d share that I was finally able to ascertain that the Imperial 919 (shown above with Scat the cat)is a Juki machine that was sold as model number HZL-907. I sent them an e-mail requesting info on how to obtain parts and will share any information that I get. Hope you’re having a great weekend!

]]> Comment on Imperial Sewing Machine Model 535 User Manual by Pauline http://dontai.com/wp/2011/09/14/imperial-sewing-machine-model-535-user-manual/comment-page-1/#comment-3148 Pauline Sat, 05 May 2012 11:22:33 +0000 http://dontai.com/wp/?p=3954#comment-3148 Hi I have a New home Model 535 which I have loved for over 30 years. It has given me no trouble until yesterday, my tention button came flying off: spring and all and I cnnot get it screwed back together. Does anyone have a solution before I pass it to a mender. Thanks Hi
I have a New home Model 535 which I have loved for over 30 years. It has given me no trouble until yesterday, my tention button came flying off: spring and all and I cnnot get it screwed back together. Does anyone have a solution before I pass it to a mender.
Thanks

]]> Comment on Imperial Sewing Machines by Heather http://dontai.com/wp/2010/04/19/imperial-sewing-machines/comment-page-1/#comment-3146 Heather Fri, 04 May 2012 23:02:47 +0000 http://dontai.com/wp/?p=2365#comment-3146 Hi there. I can share my manual for the Imperial 919 with you as soon as I have a chance to get it scanned. It is a complete document. Just wondering if anyone knows where I can get a replacement tension uptake spring for this machine? My tension unit is in great shape but the spring needs replacement. Thanks for a great site. It's hard to find information on these machines! Audrey, you've probably done this already but, have you switched the order of the "light" and "power" plugs? Hi there. I can share my manual for the Imperial 919 with you as soon as I have a chance to get it scanned. It is a complete document. Just wondering if anyone knows where I can get a replacement tension uptake spring for this machine? My tension unit is in great shape but the spring needs replacement. Thanks for a great site. It’s hard to find information on these machines! Audrey, you’ve probably done this already but, have you switched the order of the “light” and “power” plugs?

]]> Comment on Employment Discrimination and Ethnicity in Toronto, Canada by Matthews http://dontai.com/wp/2012/02/11/employment-discrimination-and-ethnicity-in-toronto-canada/comment-page-1/#comment-3144 Matthews Tue, 01 May 2012 21:59:16 +0000 http://dontai.com/wp/?p=4106#comment-3144 As more emerging markets develop, there will be less need to emigrate to countries like Canada or Australia. The brain drain must stop and allow those poor countries to develop themselves with their own people. Just take indian and chinese people, because both sum 2.6 billion. But leave other countries alone. As more emerging markets develop, there will be less need to emigrate to countries like Canada or Australia.
The brain drain must stop and allow those poor countries to develop themselves with their own people.
Just take indian and chinese people, because both sum 2.6 billion. But leave other countries alone.

]]> Comment on Singer 29K Patcher Sewing Machine by Geoff Cramb http://dontai.com/wp/2010/03/30/singer-29k-patcher-sewing-machine/comment-page-1/#comment-3142 Geoff Cramb Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:31:05 +0000 http://dontai.com/wp/?p=2284#comment-3142 I have a 29K58 and use in hobby work. Two issues have arisen the foot simply goes up and down with no travel forward or back. Also adjusting the thumb-screwed collar makes no difference to a stitch length - that was the first thing I noticed, then the non-movement of the foot. Maybe related? I can do handyman stuff. A bit of guidance would be helpful. I can't find any repair person who will look at it! I have a 29K58 and use in hobby work. Two issues have arisen the foot simply goes up and down with no travel forward or back. Also adjusting the thumb-screwed collar makes no difference to a stitch length – that was the first thing I noticed, then the non-movement of the foot. Maybe related? I can do handyman stuff. A bit of guidance would be helpful. I can’t find any repair person who will look at it!

]]> Comment on Adding Firefox Function Without the Fat by niqqy http://dontai.com/wp/2009/10/07/adding-function-without-fat/comment-page-1/#comment-3134 niqqy Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:36:20 +0000 http://dontai.com/wp/?p=1723#comment-3134 hi, dont think my father will do all this work. he is happy to muddle through. thought of getting a new desk for $250 from dell 4 dada but they have jacked up prices. thx 4 xubuntu recomm. may try later. hi,

dont think my father will do all this work. he is happy to muddle through. thought of getting a new desk for $250 from dell 4 dada but they have jacked up prices. thx 4 xubuntu recomm. may try later.

]]> Comment on Repairing my leaky Suncast Hose Reel by Ron http://dontai.com/wp/2009/07/17/repairing-my-leaky-suncast-side-tracker-hose-reel/comment-page-1/#comment-3125 Ron Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:43:43 +0000 http://dontai.com/wp/?p=1361#comment-3125 Reading all of the Blogs--sound as if both o rings are of diff size. If one is 5/8 ID--1/8 thick what size is the other one. Does Suncast use same o-rings in most of their hose reels? I sure have enjoyed everybodys comments. My E-mail is (roncam47371@centurylink.net) I would certainly appreciate a response. Reading all of the Blogs–sound as if both o rings are of diff size. If one is 5/8 ID–1/8 thick what size is the other one. Does Suncast use same o-rings in most of their hose reels? I sure have enjoyed everybodys comments. My E-mail is (roncam47371@centurylink.net) I would certainly appreciate a response.

]]> Comment on Adding Firefox Function Without the Fat by niqqy http://dontai.com/wp/2009/10/07/adding-function-without-fat/comment-page-1/#comment-3118 niqqy Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:16:18 +0000 http://dontai.com/wp/?p=1723#comment-3118 thx for this info. my dad has 1999 dell desktop & i told them to stop updating as it will just slow it down more.for example, going to google home page took 3mins. i thought this was insane & my suspicion is mcafee is the suspect any idea about how you deal w/ "stop script" pop-up. i have tried to fix but i just get on one website ie soundcloud. so i have not spent time using it & just ask if you found a cure? second a friend recommended google privacy but firefox is not downloading...is it a big deal? sorry for the questions..hope it's not a bother. [Don: I have and use a couple PCs from around 1999 and they are challenging to tune up. Ensure they have the max RAM memory possible. Without at least 256k of memory they will be slow from the start. As you suggested, ensure that your anti-virus is off, because there simply is not enough power to drive it. Delete any data you do not need. I have not been able to prevent the "Stop Script" box from popping up. Next is to run <a href="http://sourceforge.net/projects/hjt/" rel="nofollow">HijackThis</a> and turn off may programs that load on startup. This will make a huge difference. These programs can be automatic reminders to upgrade software, or additions for IE (which are unimportant if you do not use IE), to extra browser toolbars. There are no Firefox upgrades for Win98 systems available, so you are limited. After a RAM upgrade, the best software upgrade would be to load a new operating system called Xubuntu, based on the Linux operating system. This will destroy all data on the system, and reformat everything to new. Xubuntu is very small and runs quite well. As with Windows, it is graphics based, using your mouse to point and click. The version of Firefox for Xubuntu is quite stable and pretty fast. While there is not as much software available, there is Firefox, a Word-compatible word processor (Open Office) and many other applications. Xubuntu and all related software are Open Source, meaning that the software is free to use. Most importantly, Xubuntu is currently supported and upgrades are scheduled for the future. Firefox supports Xubuntu, so you'll have an updated browser as well. Xubuntu is the last choice for older computers that are usually destined for the scrap heap.] thx for this info. my dad has 1999 dell desktop & i told them to stop updating as it will just slow it down more.for example, going to google home page took 3mins. i thought this was insane & my suspicion is mcafee is the suspect

any idea about how you deal w/ “stop script” pop-up. i have tried to fix but i just get on one website ie soundcloud. so i have not spent time using it & just ask if you found a cure? second a friend recommended google privacy but firefox is not downloading…is it a big deal?

sorry for the questions..hope it’s not a bother.

[Don: I have and use a couple PCs from around 1999 and they are challenging to tune up. Ensure they have the max RAM memory possible. Without at least 256k of memory they will be slow from the start. As you suggested, ensure that your anti-virus is off, because there simply is not enough power to drive it. Delete any data you do not need. I have not been able to prevent the "Stop Script" box from popping up. Next is to run HijackThis and turn off may programs that load on startup. This will make a huge difference. These programs can be automatic reminders to upgrade software, or additions for IE (which are unimportant if you do not use IE), to extra browser toolbars. There are no Firefox upgrades for Win98 systems available, so you are limited.

After a RAM upgrade, the best software upgrade would be to load a new operating system called Xubuntu, based on the Linux operating system. This will destroy all data on the system, and reformat everything to new. Xubuntu is very small and runs quite well. As with Windows, it is graphics based, using your mouse to point and click. The version of Firefox for Xubuntu is quite stable and pretty fast. While there is not as much software available, there is Firefox, a Word-compatible word processor (Open Office) and many other applications. Xubuntu and all related software are Open Source, meaning that the software is free to use. Most importantly, Xubuntu is currently supported and upgrades are scheduled for the future. Firefox supports Xubuntu, so you'll have an updated browser as well. Xubuntu is the last choice for older computers that are usually destined for the scrap heap.]

]]> Comment on Adding Firefox Function Without the Fat by niqqy http://dontai.com/wp/2009/10/07/adding-function-without-fat/comment-page-1/#comment-3117 niqqy Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:32:47 +0000 http://dontai.com/wp/?p=1723#comment-3117 Hi, thx 4 reply back. i uninstalled via add/remove. now firefox working fine. i dont miss flash as i can just download music via blogs w/o listening & external hard drive makes moving music that i dont like away from laptop. i cant watch anime now but i will use ps3 to watch. so no big deal. i will be sticking w/ old firefox as i just the look & feel of it. so all in all, thx for recommending removal of adobe. i am not hypnotized by tech by most people. Once i figure what i really like or want, i just stick w/ it. adobe's need to upgrade was causing the problems. additional question: when people say that browser is outdated, does that mean that it is unsafe? ie hackable or unsafe bec they want to force you to upgrade to spy on you more?? [Don: Browser updates are not any guarantee you will end up with a better functioning browser. Last year after I did an upgrade to Firefox only to have it crash repeatedly. Thank goodness for <a href="http://www.oldapps.com" rel="nofollow">old versions</a>, and after I reverted to my previous <a href="http://www.oldversion.com" rel="nofollow">version</a> all was good again. Firstly, I never upgrade when they notify me. The code can be unstable, as I found out. Secondly, before I upgrade I Google search for the new version number to see if an upgrade is necessary. Increased security such as filling a security hole are good to have. Adding unnecessary new features, which makes the code larger and therefore slower, greatly contributing to software bloat and overall slowness, is not. There are release notes for each upgrade, which you can read. In general, if my browser is working well, I leave it alone. When something breaks or a new feature comes out, which is pretty rare, I consider an upgrade. Any upgrade of any software is fraught with some risk because new code may introduce unintended bugs, which are then discovered and exploited by hackers. I do not worry about app developers spying me, rather than hackers trying to destroy my computer and network. Some new versions also add unnecessary software to your startup, making your computer boot slower. For this I use the <a href="http://free.antivirus.com/hijackthis/" rel="nofollow">HijackThis</a> tool to remove it.] Hi,

thx 4 reply back. i uninstalled via add/remove. now firefox working fine. i dont miss flash as i can just download music via blogs w/o listening & external hard drive makes moving music that i dont like away from laptop. i cant watch anime now but i will use ps3 to watch. so no big deal.

i will be sticking w/ old firefox as i just the look & feel of it.

so all in all, thx for recommending removal of adobe. i am not hypnotized by tech by most people. Once i figure what i really like or want, i just stick w/ it. adobe’s need to upgrade was causing the problems.

additional question: when people say that browser is outdated, does that mean that it is unsafe? ie hackable or unsafe bec they want to force you to upgrade to spy on you more??

[Don: Browser updates are not any guarantee you will end up with a better functioning browser. Last year after I did an upgrade to Firefox only to have it crash repeatedly. Thank goodness for old versions, and after I reverted to my previous version all was good again.

Firstly, I never upgrade when they notify me. The code can be unstable, as I found out. Secondly, before I upgrade I Google search for the new version number to see if an upgrade is necessary. Increased security such as filling a security hole are good to have. Adding unnecessary new features, which makes the code larger and therefore slower, greatly contributing to software bloat and overall slowness, is not. There are release notes for each upgrade, which you can read. In general, if my browser is working well, I leave it alone. When something breaks or a new feature comes out, which is pretty rare, I consider an upgrade. Any upgrade of any software is fraught with some risk because new code may introduce unintended bugs, which are then discovered and exploited by hackers. I do not worry about app developers spying me, rather than hackers trying to destroy my computer and network. Some new versions also add unnecessary software to your startup, making your computer boot slower. For this I use the HijackThis tool to remove it.]

]]> Comment on Adding Firefox Function Without the Fat by niqqy http://dontai.com/wp/2009/10/07/adding-function-without-fat/comment-page-1/#comment-3116 niqqy Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:08:05 +0000 http://dontai.com/wp/?p=1723#comment-3116 Hi, my firefox 2.02 keeps closing. this started after i had to update to avast 7. thought it was an avast issue & so uninstalled it & reinstalled it. but problem still persisted. i think it is the adobe flash is the cause & is why i found your site. if i totally uninstall flash [mine is 10.1 ?], would it solve the problem? based on the jest of your article, i should. i still use IE6 & have no problems but if i go to music blogs, both IE6 & firefox close[IE gives operation abort. [Don: Flash is well known to cause all sorts of issues with all browsers. It is the plugin I truly dread. Search for Flash issues with Firefox and there will be lots to read. To uninstall Flash completely you will need to download a small program from <a href="http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/141/tn_14157.html" rel="nofollow">Adobe</a>, which is way too invasive for me. After you completely remove Flash with the Flash uninstaller, then reinstall and hope for the best. I think you will have no choice but to totally uninstall Flash and then reinstall. I have started moving from Windows to Ubuntu (linux), and now use Firefox on Ubuntu. On Ubuntu you have a choice to not install Flash and try three other alternative addons. I refuse to install Flash if I have a choice.] Hi,

my firefox 2.02 keeps closing. this started after i had to update to avast 7. thought it was an avast issue & so uninstalled it & reinstalled it. but problem still persisted. i think it is the adobe flash is the cause & is why i found your site.

if i totally uninstall flash [mine is 10.1 ?], would it solve the problem? based on the jest of your article, i should. i still use IE6 & have no problems but if i go to music blogs, both IE6 & firefox close[IE gives operation abort.

[Don: Flash is well known to cause all sorts of issues with all browsers. It is the plugin I truly dread. Search for Flash issues with Firefox and there will be lots to read. To uninstall Flash completely you will need to download a small program from Adobe, which is way too invasive for me. After you completely remove Flash with the Flash uninstaller, then reinstall and hope for the best. I think you will have no choice but to totally uninstall Flash and then reinstall.

I have started moving from Windows to Ubuntu (linux), and now use Firefox on Ubuntu. On Ubuntu you have a choice to not install Flash and try three other alternative addons. I refuse to install Flash if I have a choice.]

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