By Associated Press RAY LILLEY Updated: 2/21/2008 WELLINGTON, New Zealand The tiny islands nation of Kiribati declared the world’s largest marine protected area Thursday — a California-sized ocean wilderness that includes pristine reefs and eight coral atolls teeming with fish and birds. The Phoenix Islands Protected Area, or PIPA, lies about halfway between Hawaii and… Continue reading World’s Largest Marine Protected Area
Author: Greg Johnson
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Do Not Participate in Product Improvement Usage Tracking
Many software programs, upon installation, will ask if you want to participate in product improvement by enabling your computer to send information about usage to the company that sells the software. A potential problem with this is that each program doing this ties up Internet bandwidth which could slow down your Internet connection. For this… Continue reading Do Not Participate in Product Improvement Usage Tracking
Internet Bandwidth Speed Performance and Testing
Effective Living > Technology > Resources Summary. It can be helpful to know your Internet bandwidth speed performance. If your computer is running slow for Internet related tasks, poor bandwidth performance may be the reason why. Free Bandwidth Testing Services. Here are a few testing services available for free. Bandwidth Place CNET Speakeasy.com Sample Results… Continue reading Internet Bandwidth Speed Performance and Testing
Dell System Restore
Problem. Some Dell computers do not ship with the software and operating system CDs or DVDs required to restore the computer to its original state. Instead, for these computers, it is necessary to use the Dell System Restore. A piece of paper comes with the Dell that explains that if the system crashes, it is… Continue reading Dell System Restore
Windows XP Advanced File Sharing
By default in Windows XP, file sharing is in a simplified mode. For advanced configuration, follow the instructions provided by Microsoft that describe, “How to disable simplified sharing and set permissions on a shared folder in Windows XP.”
Home Heating
Compact Heaters. For smaller spaces, radiant heaters are an excellent choice since forced air furnaces usually are designed to service larger spaces. Dickinson Marine offers marine heating systems designed for use in tight spaces such as a boat cabin (or small house). Their heaters run on diesel, LP (propane) gas, or solid fuels such as… Continue reading Home Heating
Use a Pillow as a Mouse Pad
With optical mice, it is possible to use just about any surface as a mouse pad. For greater comfort, try sitting on a couch or bed with sufficient back rest and use a pillow as a mouse pad. To elevate your arm slightly above the mousing surface, use another pillow or similar soft padding under… Continue reading Use a Pillow as a Mouse Pad
50 Questions for a Better World
A recent survey by ConversationWeek.org arrived at the top 50 questions people are asking with regard to making the world a better place. A survey is being conducted to arrive at the top 10. The 50 questions they selected as the most pertinent are listed below. What can we do to reduce or eliminate violence… Continue reading 50 Questions for a Better World
Inspire Creativity
“Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.” – George Patton
Creating Your Reality
“We are not creatures of circumstance; we are creators of circumstance.” – Benjamin Disraeli
Mothballs Unhealthy Dangerous Hazardous Toxic
Health Summary. Mothballs are small balls of chemical pesticide. Older mothballs consisted primarily of naphthalene, but due to naphthalene’s flammability, modern mothballs use 1,4-dichlorobenzene (paradichlorobenzene) instead. These ingredients have a strong, pungent odor often associated strongly with mothballs. Camphor, a carcinogenic insect repellent, can be used in mothballs also. The idea with these chemicals is… Continue reading Mothballs Unhealthy Dangerous Hazardous Toxic
Oatmeal Pancake Recipe
Ingredients: pancake mix, fruit flavored instant oatmeal of choice, water Directions: Cook one or two packets of instant oatmeal as directed on the packet. Mix water with pancake mix and add in the instant oatmeal. If possible, use a mixer to blend the pancake batter. By using a higher setting, air bubbles will be infused… Continue reading Oatmeal Pancake Recipe