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I am a writer. That statement alone has taken years to bubble to the top. I was a slave to technology the first moment I figured out, "Hey, I can teach a machine to do that? .... Cool!". I spent years of my life teaching machines to do marvelous things only

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Politics, News & Issues > Terrorism Why it is important to remember the 9/11 terrorism attacks: 40 of 96
9-1-1 Remembered.It's funny how you think of things in different perspectives. Today is the anniversary of that terrible attack on the World Trade Center. This is the day I think that America started taking the threat of terrorism seriously. For me the day I started taking it seriously was a day like any other day in the gree... More..
Computers & Technology > Hacking Computer hackers and how they work: 8 of 19
Computer hackers are not the romanticized version that you see in the movies or from long ago when computers were first invented. In the early days, part of the issue with "hacking" was that there were no laws on the books to prosecute anyone. This meant that "hacking" or breaking into a computer system was actually not illeg... More..
Home & Garden > Electrical Repairs What's inside an electrical service panel?: 3 of 7
As an inexperienced home owner, you are pretty much relegated to four actions concerning your electrical panel. You can open the door, turn a switch off or on, and close the door. Anything else and you start increasing your risk of a lethal dose of electricity, especially if you haven't a clue as to what you are doing. So let... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Safety Five must-have safety products for new parents: 2 of 4
Babies are precious and everyone wants to handle a new baby just so. New parents spend their waiting time planning on their new arrival. One of the things they should look at is how safe is the baby's environment. There are many things that can be dangerous to babies that we as adults might overlook. Here is my list of the to... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Access & Providers How to prepare your home before you create a wireless network: 2 of 4
There is nothing to compare with being able to access your network or the Internet from anywhere in your home. Once you've made the choice to go wireless, you'll have to be sure to do the following: 1) Determine which wireless protocol your devices use. 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g. Currently 802.11g is the most popular and t... More..
Autos > Cars The difference between a moon roof and a sun roof: 1 of 2
There is one simple difference between a sun roof and a moon roof. It's the little shade that you pull closed over the opening inside the car. While this seems like a trivial addition, it was actually a few years for it to gain in popularity.When the first sun roofs appeared on the market there was a flurry of activity to add... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Software & Utilities Product reviews: Windows XP SP2 Firewall: 5 of 8
Three of the best things about Windows XP SP2 Firewall is that it's free, it's built-in, and easy to turn on. The firewall is supported for all your network connections and you will find the settings for it on the advanced tab of any of your network connections within the Control Panel by right clicking on the icon and select... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Access & Providers How to prepare your home before you create a wired network: 2 of 3
So you finally got that second computer for your kids so they'd stay away from yours. Good for you. But of course the kids want to connect to the internet or use your printer so you figure it's time for a network.You've looked on line and you've talked to the local electronics guy and you're willing to go at it. You've alread... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Security & Safety (Other) What are the best books to learn about home network security?: 2 of 3
Home networking security can be a daunting task for the uninitiated. One has a sense of accomplishment just getting the darned thing to work. But once it's working, you start reading or hearing all those horror stories of people who have been hacked or lost their information by some nefarious means. So looking for a good book... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Cell phones: A love/hate relationship: 23 of 29
How many people hate their cell phones, let's see a show of hands? Ok, now, how many husbands like arriving home from work and then getting sent back out the door to go pick up something? Now, how many wives like tracking down their husbands to inform them of an overflowing toilet? Yep, that's what I thought. We're so spoiled... More..