Though often considered unnecessary, you should obtain a signed Model Release before using any Photo including identifiable people. This is especially true for any images that may later have commercial value. Even if the shots appear to have … Continue reading →
This quick guideline does not pretend to be a comprehensive guide, and I don’t pretend to be a lawyer. ( though I occasionally play one on the Internet ) What I hope to do, however, is address some … Continue reading →
Preparedness is your insurance policy. You hope you never need to use it, but it could save your life if you do. The U.S. is Ripe with Soft Targets While the steps being taken to secure our power … Continue reading →
Though you may have paid for photos, music and/or artwork, you may not have a right to reproduce them. You may not be allowed to use photos even if they are of you! When you contract with a … Continue reading →
The Presidential Oath of Office “I, <name>, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the … Continue reading →
Proposed Change to the Oath of Office I’ll leave the oaths of office for Civilian Employees and the Military alone for the moment, they seem quite adequate. I do, however, have a minor change to suggest for the … Continue reading →
Learning from History Year: 1949 — Situation: The Same — Lessons Learned: None The only thing that I can even begin to say about this is that it provides additional proof that the problem is not the … Continue reading →
Learning from History The More Things Change The More They Remain the Same I was perusing a friend’s collection of ‘old’ magazines (Thank You Ardie) and discovered this gem From the September 1946 issue of Farm Journal. Notice … Continue reading →
The “Uhh, Ahh Crutch” is one of the most annoying habits any speaker can exhibit. It will alienate your audience and make you seem like a rank amateur. Verbal crutches are those irritating things people do when they … Continue reading →
I received this idea, and the included ‘list’ from a friend who is raising several ‘Special Needs’ children. Her kids are bright, fun to be around, generally polite and soft-spoken. Because of their particular issues, however, they can, … Continue reading →
Quite a few years ago, I started collecting “Things Cops Want You to Know” and posting the best online here. The suggestions I received from the law enforcement community were a colorful mixture of facts, fun and folklore, … Continue reading →
The police [understandably] don’t want you to know many things, from interrogation techniques to their home addresses. The average LEO, however, does want the public to be more aware of some other bits of wisdom. Many are common … Continue reading →
Most technical professionals have them — friends and neighbors who arrive bearing slow, non-functioning, virus ridden, crap-ware stuffed, antique computers and a helpless look. Don’t get me wrong — I love helping people and sharing knowledge, but I … Continue reading →
Most everyone should be familiar with the biblical story of little David, who, against all odds, defeated the giant Goliath in a heroic battle.Well I’d like to give this story a bit of a modern spin. Goliath, was … Continue reading →
The silence, and apparent lack of outrage from the “peaceful” Muslim community may not necessarily mean that they approve of, or are not disturbed by the death and violence perpetrated in the name of Allah. They may be … Continue reading →
Legislation recently in the works would require all states to recognize other state’s concealed firearms permits and licenses. (With the notable exceptions of DC and Illinois) At first blush, one would think that persons holding concealed firearms permits, … Continue reading →
Two simple questions that I believe every candidate for office should answer before any others. These answers will help determine whether their candidacy deserves further serious consideration. The Eggman’s Political Litmus Test. QUESTION: Would you support a law … Continue reading →
NOTE: The Eggman had to write this for me because, as I say later, I have no brain, no muscles and no ability to reason or think. I’m neither good nor evil — Like most other tools, I’m … Continue reading →
I can’t believe that I’ve managed to reach my ripe old age and still haven’t managed to find a reason to hate Jews. What am I missing? I grew up in a small Southern Virginia town where there … Continue reading →
NOTE: This post has nothing to do with politically motivated terrorism. That’s another subject altogether. I went to school in a different time, the late 1950’s and 1960’s. It was a rural area, and most people in … Continue reading →
A list of the most common error codes likely to be thrown by your FTP (File Transfer) Software. Code Description 100 Codes The requested action is being taken. Expect a reply before proceeding with a new command. 110 … Continue reading →
style = “font-color:#FF33CC“> SAY WHAT? When you are working with computers, and especially the Internet and the Web, you will eventually run into things like the above – – – Hexadecimal (HEX) Numbers. In HTML and other programming/scripting … Continue reading →
style=”font-color:#FFCC99″ HUH? NOTE:The original Web Safe color concept was intended for those with 16 bit displays, limited to only 256 colors. While there are still a few users out there in that category they represent fewer than 2% … Continue reading →
According to The Book of Lists, fear of public speaking ranks number one in the minds of a majority of people. Far above the fear of death and disease, comes fear of standing in front of a crowd. … Continue reading →
Among the contributing factors for the U.S. withdrawal (retreat) from Viet Nam were the brutal and disturbing newspaper and television images of mangled corpses, burned bodies and and other subjects that reflected the pagan cruelty and human toll … Continue reading →
US-backed Free Syrian Army rebels are currently attacking and burning Christian churches, shooting Christians in the street, broadcasting ultimatums that all non-Muslims must be cleansed from the rebel-held villages, and actively killing priests. This is who our current … Continue reading →
Congress Overturns Incandescent Light Bulb Ban Washington Times – 1 April, 2016 Congressional negotiators struck a deal Thursday that overturns the new rules that were to have banned sales of traditional incandescent light bulbs beginning next year. What … Continue reading →
