Today I went to the Apple store in Tukwila, Wash., to see what could be done about reducing the eye strain I'm experiencing from my i-Mac. The mac "genius" made my I-Mac screen a medium to medium-dark blue. He also said not to use the computer in front of a... Read more →
After shopping around, I think the HP Pavilion DV2718US Widescreen Notebook might be a good choice for me. It has: 3 GB memory; HP Quick-Play 14.1 inch WXGA BrightView LCD screen AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core TL-62 2.1 GHz 1 MB L2 cache 1600 MHz FSB 160 GB 5400-rpm hard... Read more →
Today I went on a price-comparison shopping spree for a new PC laptop. It’s amazing. There're so many PC laptops to choose from. I found some good prices at Office Depot. They just received some new models, so several sale prices looked good on older stock. I liked the HP... Read more →
When I made the decision recently to update my computer, I bought an i-Mac. I decided on the desktop model because I was concerned about misplacing my computer and losing all my valuable consumer research and writing – not to mention my two screenplays, one play, and about two dozen... Read more →
Every year, people in Olympia, Wash., gather to celebrate the goodness of the earth and bring attention to the plight of species at risk. The city hosts a glorious parade called the Procession of the Species. A group of citizens in Olympia was looking for a way to recognize Earth... Read more →
Baby boomers are changing the way we look at retirement, and they’ll be living a lifestyle quite different in their older years than their parents. Michael Stein, certified financial planner and author of the book “The Prosperous Retirement – Guide to the New Reality,” told me in an interview that... Read more →
When a friend and I made arrangements to meet for dinner last week, we decided we’d check our coupons and see if we could save money on the outing. After our review, we selected a local restaurant that offered a $10 coupon. This wasn’t as good as buy one meal,... Read more →
Baby boomers spend 2.83 hours a day watching TV. And they spend 2.69 hours a day online. What’s wrong with watching television or spending time online? Excessive screen time can lead to: Lack of time to spend with family and friends. Excessive screen time limits communication and bonding. Obesity. Excessive... Read more →
It’s amazing since Earth Day was created 38 years ago that we’ve continued to do so much destruction to the environmental. But with global climate change upon us, many people are now paying attention to environmental issues. I enjoyed the Green Festival in Seattle recently. It gave me hope that... Read more →
A new study reports that drinking small amounts of alcohol may increase the risk of breast cancer. A 51 percent increased risk of breast cancer was seen in women who had three or more glasses of alcohol a day, while a 32 percent increased risk was reported for women who... Read more →