Archive for October, 2009

One of the Best

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Since everybody knows that I do a lot of work with computers, I get a lot of questions from friends and family. One thing that comes up from time to time is what is the best company to handle your web hosting needs. I am always glad to get that question as I know of a pretty good site that can assist with a good answer. The site is called webhostinggeeks.com and you should check it out when you get a chance.

What they do best is compare all the leading companies and list them so that you can make an informed decision. They not only give you the price of each, they also give the best features of each service as well. This makes it easier to figure out the one that will benefit you the most.

Another thing I like about the site is the fact that they also have a large body of information about web hosting. It can be a complicated subject and you can learn a lot about it by just reading some of the many articles they have put together for you. Every thing is laid out with care and easy to see and use. All in all, I think it is one of the best sites I have visited in awhile.

Marching Band Overdose

Friday, October 30th, 2009

As I was reading the news today I ran across an interesting story. It was all about a marching band that is the largest in the country. The band hails from a Texas school called Allen High School. It fields 527 musicians, plus a drill team with 72 members and a color guard of 39. It is now the largest regularly performing marching band in the U.S.

It’s really good news to hear that so many kids are interested in music. I wish I could hear the band play sometime as I imagine the noise must raise the dead. I would also like to see the 18 buses they use for road trips lined up. That must be a heck of a sight! I say good luck Allen High and Godspeed!

A Neat Product

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

One thing that has always interested me is the instruments that salesclerks use to check out the items that you purchase in a store. It’s so amazing when they just point that little machine at your product and it just shows up on the computer screen. I think it’s one of the neatest things ever!

I was recently introduced to a salesman of one such of these machines. He told me all about the benefits of its use. He sells a model called the Motorola MC 75 hand held computer. Not only do they speed up the process at the checkout line, they also can help a business keep track of what’s being sold. All in all, I was impressed with the whole thing and wish I had a store to use it in.

World Series

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

I was watching game one of the World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Yankees. I realized how far each team had come after their long seasons. The game of baseball has fallen behind Football and Basketball, but it is still one of the best games ever invented.

The problem seems to be that there is not enough action to attract kids. The thing is that it’s just a much more slowly drawn out game than the others. As I get older, I really appreciate the long innings where the excitement builds. I don’t know who will win this year, but I wish them both the best of luck!

Protection

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

There are a few things in life that are very important. One of these things is my family. There is nothing that I wouldn’t do to protect them. I always try to be there for them, but that is not always possible. There are times when I am away and my children are at home alone. That’s why I decided that having some form of Home Security would be a good idea.

I was talking with a neighbor of mine and he told me that he had recently installed one of those Home Security Systems that you hear about. He also said that he felt so much more secure now that he had one. There have been a number of break-ins in our neighborhood and it worries me that our house may be next.

The good news is that I now have purchased an ADT Security System for our home. It’s good to know that my kids will be protected even if I am not there. My wife also likes the fact that she can be home alone and she won’t have to worry if someone tries to break in. the whole deal has made our family more secure and that means a lot to me. I am glad I decided to do the things that are necessary to protect my family.