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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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:#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 →
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 →
