Anonymous Torrent Downloading
I'm not going to ask why you want to download torrents anonymously if you promise not to ask who I talked to and what research I did to come up with this process. I'm also not going to talk about what laws you're breaking or [...]
Technology»
This column was originally published during the Nagano Winter Olympics in 1998. In honor of the Salt Lake City games, we've brought it out, …
The Lunch Interview (3/05/14)It's rare that an interview will take place at a restaurant over lunch, but that doesn't mean it won't happen. The good news is …
Guard Your References (2/20/14)References are often required to land a job. But you should do your best to guard them. Don't give out references until you're well in …
Hobbies & Leisure»
Does the Air Volume in a Scuba Tank Change As You Descend? (3/08/14)If you read the PADI Scuba Diving Instruction Manual or watch the DVD you may get the impression that the volume of air in a scuba tank decreases …
I like birds of prey more than any other class of birds. I think in large part that's because they're bigger than most other birds. And …
Shore Diving in Bonaire (3/01/14)If you're like me, you probably started diving from boats. I can't say for sure, but I'm guessing boat dives are the most common …
Health & Fitness»
Workplace Vehicle Safety Check List (3/04/14)If there are work vehicles involved, especially if they are used to transport workers, the following should be adhered to.
Underwater Construction Safety: Unique and Increased Risks Abound (2/18/14)Underwater construction work is an area which requires extensive training. Not only does the worker need to worry about the regular dangers that …
Workplace First Aid Kit: Having One Is a Legal Requirement (2/10/14)Having a first aid kit readily available at the workplace is a legal requirement. It must be well stocked and checked regularly by a competent …
Money Management»
More Commodity ETFs: They'll Keep Coming As Long We Keep Buying (2/28/14)At the moment, I own the commodities exchange traded fund (ETF) from Deutsche Bank (ticker DBC). Although it is the best ETF for commodity …
Coffeehouse ETF Portfolio: Boring, But Simple (1/22/14)Back in 1999 when everyone was betting the ranch on tech and dot-com, Bill Schultheis, a former Salomon Smith Barney broker and the author of The …
The Case Against Commodity ETFs (1/18/14)If you've read my other posts about commodity exchange traded funds (ETFs) you'll know that they make up part of my portfolio. My …
Travel»
We recently enjoyed a visit to the Lucy-Desi Museum in Jamestown, New York — Lucille Ball's hometown.
Total Car Rental Review (2/27/14)The diving on Bonaire is primarily shore-based. Instead of arranging for a boat, you arrange for a truck rental so that you can get around the …
I'd venture that almost everyone's heard of Spam luncheon meat. In fact, Spam is so popular that there's now a museum in Austin, …
Pets & Animals»
Pressure Detection: In Darkness, Freshwater Fish Must Sense Changes to Survive (3/07/14)The lateral line is a unique sensory system that allows fish to detect patterns of water flow over their bodies and waves of pressure from nearby …
Chinchilla Clothes (3/06/14)We've seen the occasional chinchilla owner ask if there is any clothing that is appropriate for chinchillas. The quick answer is, "no".
Freshwater Fish Parasites: Attacked From Within (2/25/14)Although we have been mainly concerned with the kinds of predators that might eat a fish, it is an unfortunate fact of life for wild fishes that …