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About me - TJ Cameron

I am a technical administrator, which means I do everything from tech support to page coding to digital imaging. My passion is my art, both photography and creative writing and I dabble in the sciences.

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Personal Finance > Managing Credit Do credit counseling services really help?
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People get into debt and over their heads in various ways. As for myself, it was a journey motivated by good intentions. I was thirty four and had never owned a credit card. Thinking it was time to build myself a credit rating and to have a base to purchase a home sometime in the future; I applied for two. My job income was m... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips The benefits of parenting advice from experienced mothers
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No one is born with the ingrained knowledge of what is involved in raising children. In the not too far past it was natural for young mothers to look to experienced family members, friends or neighbors for advice or help with tough issues. Whole quilting parties were dedicated to advice and gossip. Today, with our hectic live... More..

Computers & Technology > Internet Trends The basics of Internet surfing for beginners
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Most young people today navigate the Internet with ease and confidence. Finding information, surfing for hours, picking up new software and gaming skills come as second nature. It may seem incomprehensible to the average user that there are many people who have no idea where to start. They stumble through web pages,searches a... More..

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Addiction
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She is the mother; her whole world revolves around the child she holds in her arms.She is the small child; her world and safety revolve around the mother. The warm safe place she runs to for hugs and comfort. In her eyes this large person is wonderful. The mother laughs and sings. The child feels safe.She is a child; she watc... More..

Computers & Technology > Consumer Electronics (Other) How to clean an LCD screen
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LCD monitors or TV screens are more delicate than regular glass screens and require a careful touch when cleaning. Never press on the screen with your finger (although I know this may be tempting) as you can break the individual crystal pixels and ruin the readability and color of your display. You can use commercial cleaners... More..

Arts & Humanities > Photography Getting started with panoramic photography
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Panoramic photography is becoming more widely used than ever. With the proper equipment, good exposures, stitching software and PhotoShop you can create anything from a nice panned landscape view to a virtual tour. First you will need a decent digital camera and a proper tripod head with leveling and panning abilities. Depend... More..

Arts & Humanities > Photography Getting started with animal photography
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As with all types of photography the best advice is to know your subject. Not necessarily know them personally, but know their habits and behaviors. Animals respond to different stimuli depending on their basic needs and personalities. For instance, I was visiting in Northern Central BC one spring and noticed the largest moth... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Easy ways your family can "go green"
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Going Green is as easy as building a few new habits into your daily routine. There are many small things you can do that can make a big difference on your impact on the environment.One thing most of us can do without much effort is to recycle. Many neighborhoods have recycling services with weekly garbage pickup. If you don't... More..

Computers & Technology > Identity Theft & Internet Scams How to spot Internet phishing scams
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Phishing is exactly what it sounds like. Someone is fishing for your personal information. Many e-mails, you may get, are the common "You've Won so-and-so Lottery" although strangely, you never enter a lottery. Others may be people looking for you to help them transfer money by passing it through your account for a percentage... More..

Computers & Technology > Internet Search Issues Why is Google so popular?
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A few years ago, Yahoo was the most popular search engine on the web. But, like most things digital trends are set by the most active users: the young. I was introduced to Google by my daughter. In her words, "everyone who knew anything about the web used Google". Yahoo was old fashion, msn was Microsoft and AOL was, well AOL... More..

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