Monthly Archives: April 2010

Create iPhone icons on a PC

Many times when people need to get a job done quickly they will go to their old reliable utility programs.  I have a few of those.  At the present time, when I need to get graphics done quickly, I use Paint.Net.  It is a lot … Continue reading

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My thoughts on moving

During the months of March and April I have helped several people move from one house to another or transfer their possessions from a house into storage. During this time, I have been thinking a lot about moving – the tools … Continue reading

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NorCal 100-year Jamboree

I just got back from the 2010 Northern California Jamboree. The theme was 100 years of Boy Scouting. It was held at the Alameda County Fair grounds. There were an estimated 20,000 scouts and scouters in attendance from 11 Boy … Continue reading

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Offset your carbon footprint

We are constantly reminded about pollution and its effect on global warming.  We hear warnings from scientists that society needs to change its habits or the damage to our climate will be irreversible. The scientists keep talking about this thing called a carbon footprint.  In a nutshell, … Continue reading

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Is Wikipedia good or evil?

When my kids were going to high school and we were having a discussion about some topic, I would always tell them to look it up on Wikipedia. The response was always a “[GASP!!] I can’t use wikipedia, my teachers … Continue reading

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