Blogging is HUGE! And it’s going to get a lot bigger. So we have created a new category called Blogging. And the first entry in our new category is Squarespace.com. So, how does one go about setting up a blog? There are many ways. I prefer movable Type on my own dedicated server, but that…
I’m a big fan of open-source technologies. One reason is simplicity. The intranet I manage at work needs to run fast and reliably. I discovered that Microsoft’s IIS 6 web server did neither. When there would be a problem with generating web pages, it wouldn’t tell you why. Any error would throw up the same…
I was watching a construction project from a roof of a nearby building one day, observing the earthmoving equipment. It occurred to me that there’s a real connection between big construction machines and boys. That leads naturally into one of the longest lived and most successful lines of toys: Tonka. Tonka toys were originally manufactured…
In today’s world, both the business one and our pesonal one, technology has changed the way we live. Look at the increase in cel phone technology. It used to be cool to have one, just to make a phone call. Now you surf the net, send email and text messages, read books, even listen to…
Apple has done it again. In the world of portable MP3 players, they are unmatched in both the quality and the simplicity of their devices. Yes, I realize there are other MP3 players available. Some are smaller, some do some things just as well or better than the iPods. But for overall performance, I feel…
The time parents spend with their children can be special and nurturing. Interacting with them is important, helping them to grow and mature into young adults. The first years are the most important ones and once gone, can never be recaptured. Today’s FamSite is one that can help a parent spend some quality time with…