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An Old Option Returns
I had the opportunity to revisit a piece of software that I first evaluated about 8 years ago. Back then I was looking for a database engine for my Palm IIIc, ( which, of course, has been upgraded several times since then ). I had narrowed the choices down to two commercial packages, JFile and […]
I Have Created Fire!
As anyone who has seen that great move Cast Away with Tom Hanks ( and if you haven’t seen it, you really should! ) After struggling with his sticks ( trying to create a fire ) for what was probably weeks, he finally succeeds and he is so excited and energized that he is almost […]
Who Killed the Electric Car
We sat down to watch a movie last night. Actually it was a documentary, something that I thought would cover the history of the Electric Car and end with explaining that while it isn’t yet “viable” soon, real soon there might be something coming … some day… maybe… This movie. Who Killed the Electric Car, […]
This is an Upgrade?
Ouch! I just tried searching for several previous articles that I had written and found out just how badly the WordPress upgrade and/or Google has broken my blogs presentation! I do apologize and will start working on “re-aligning” the blog to present properly again – sorry for the mixup/mess. I sure hope this is a […]
Oh for a Smart Translator
I admit I’m not the best when it comes to speaking or understanding French but I’m getting by these days ( see my previous article on “The French Connection”. ) Suffice to say, I have extended family who have the exact opposite challenge that I have. Their English is very weak and are loathe to […]
