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  • Practical Communication Tips for Men

    Effective Speaking for Men in Relationships

    I do not believe that communication is the key to maintaining a healthy long term relationships with a woman. This is because woman do not attempt to convey actual information when having a conversation. Instead, their motive is seeking sympathy or asking for assistance. Basically, most women do not talk TO men, they talk AT men.

    If a woman is speaking in a calm manner, and detailing some minor issue, they are not looking for you to “solve” their problem. They do not want logic based advice or tips on “how to fix” the issue. They just want: reassurance that they are not wrong; confirmation they are not a bad person; and reinforcement that (gosh darn it) people like them. A women craves constant affirmation.

    Your only job is to remain calm, listen, and provide them with positive feedback. Here are some comments I use on a regular basis to provide my wife with assurance.

    • You deserve better …
    • I can not believe they treated you that way …
    • What you are asking is not unreasonable …
    • You are so brave for keeping it in …
    • I could never put up with that, but you are better than me …

    These comments are particularly well suited for conversations that I am not paying attention too. But, they can also be dropped into any conversation.

    If a women is yelling, deflecting responsibility, talking in circles, or explaining in mind numbing details, then it is a more serious matter. Under these terms, what a women wants is for the man to assume full responsibility for the situation and fix the problem. However, she still wants to retain the right to veto any potential actions. She reserves this right in case the solution makes her look bad. In other words, you have to fix the issue, while pretending you are not actually fixing the issue (and also, maybe giving her the credit).

    You can make comments, along the lines of:

    • Don’t worry WE will figure this out together …
    • WE will ask [ third party ], if they have an answer …
    • WE will solve this tomorrow …

    I hope this article provides readers with a keen insight into how to effectively communicate with a woman. By listening, providing positive affirmation, and taking over responsibility when necessary (to bail her out of what ever situation she got herself in). You will have a long and happy relationship.

    Cheers!

  • TCP/IP Stack Using the OSI Model

    TCP/IP Stack Using the OSI Model

    The OSI model of the TCP/IP stack has become the standard model for understanding how a packet flows into or out of a system. Here is my understanding.

    7. Application Layer – User can interact. (GUI).

    6. Presentation Layer – Encryption (SSL, SSH, IMAP, etc).

    5. Sessions Layer – Manages sessions – (API’s, sockets).

    4. Transport Layer – Assemble bits into packets. End to end. (TCP, UDP).

    3. Network Layer – Transfers the data packets. (IP, ICMP).

    2. Data Link Layer – Addressing & Physical Transmission. (Ethernet, switch, Bridge).

    1. Physical Layer – Wires, hubs.

  • Private IP Address Ranges

    Private IP Address Ranges

    Introduction

    Private IP address ranges , sometimes called reserve ranges, are for internal devices only. This is the list along with a few other special ranges that are common and should be known.

    Class A

    10.0.0.0 – 10.255.255.255.255
    8 network bits and 24 hots bits
    subnet mask = 255.0.0.0

    Class B

    172.16.0.0 – 172.31.255.255
    16 network bits and 16 host bits
    subnet mask = 255.255.0.0

    Class C

    192.168.0.0 – 192.168.255.255
    24 network bits and 8 host bits
    subnet mask = 255.255.255.0

    Class D (Multicasting)

    224.0.0.0 – 239.255.255.255 (Reserved for TV networks)

    LoopBack

    127.0.0.1 – 127.255.255.255
    Used for network testing. Specifically, it tests a computer’s TCP/IP network software driver to ensure it is working properly.

    APIPA (Automatic IP Addressing)

    169.254.0.1 – 169.254.255.25

  • Updating the Linux OS & Installed Software

    Updating the Linux OS & Installed Software

    Introduction

    The apt (aptitude) command is just a a shortened version of the apt-get command. They are synonymous terms. Use the ‘apt’ command to update and manage your installed software packages. Use with Ubuntu or Debian Linux servers.

    Update and upgrade your system

    # apt update (date your local repository list)
    # apt upgrade (update all installed packages)
    # apt autoremove (remove packages that were installed as dependencies)
    # apt autoclean (clean the /var/cache/apt/archive folder).

    List all installed packages 

    dpkg --list
    apt list --installed

    Get a list of all packages that can be upgraded

    apt list --upgradable

    Remove packages with out uninstalling config files

    sudo apt remove {package name}

    Remove packages including config Files

    sudo apt remove --purge {package name}

    Repository location

    sudo cat /etc/apt/sources.list
    sudo ls /etc/apt/sources.list.d

    References

    https://askubuntu.com/questions/668582/false-disk-full-error-apt-get-unable-to-install-or-remove

  • 4-Hour Smoked Pork Ribs

    4-Hour Smoked Pork Ribs

    Preparation

    • Remove skin from back of ribs.
    • Liberally coat ribs with apple cider and dry rub.
    • Place ribs in pan. Cover pan with plastic wrap and place in frig 2 hours of time.
    • In mean time, soak wood chips in water.
    • Add coals 1/2 hour ahead to get grill temp to 250-275 deg.

    Cooking Instructions:

    • Place ribs on grill and cook for 2 hours. Add 1/2 wood chips @ the start and 1/2 @ 1 hour.
    • Wrap ribs in aluminum foil. Add apple cider and cook for 1 hour.
    • Remove foil and place ribs back on grill. Add BBQ sauce. Cook for 1 hour.

    Keep ribs moist, spritz with water, or place pan on top coals and add water. Add charcoal every 30 minutes during cooking!

    1 chimney = 300 deg with Chargriller Drum Barrel grill

  • Beer Can Chicken

    Beer Can Chicken

    Ingredient

    4-5 lb chicken

    Rub chicken skin with oil inside and out. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and spices. Add butter under chicken skin. Place chicken on a can. Place can as far as possible from coals. Turn chicken every 15 minutes. Spritz skin, with water, to keep moist. Place a pan on top of coals and pour in some beer or water for added moisture.

    Cook at 350 deg for 1 1/2 hour until 170 deg.

    • 1 chimney = 300 deg for drum barrel Chargriller, about 1 1/2 chimney.
    • 1 chimney = 450 deg for Weber, about 2/3 chimney.