We've been going to Kauai in the Spring for many years now. It saddens me, but this year will be an exception. Bringing everyone these Friday Fotos is always nice because it gives me a chance to revisit the islands. Maybe we'll be able to make it late this year, maybe not until Left Coast Crime in Honolulu in 2017.A recent trip to Carlsbad for a morning walk reminded me of … [Read more...] about Aloha Kauai — it has been far too long since our last trip
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Human trafficking is behind the story of Furious
T.R. Ragan is a New York Times bestselling author who writes thrillers set in Sacramento, CA. She classifies herself as a storyteller, first and foremost. But, she's also a writer with passion. In part, her passion was driven by years of rejection from traditional publishers and partly it's driven by events occurring right in our back yards, which we may not even notice. … [Read more...] about Human trafficking is behind the story of Furious
Handling the Microsoft Windows and Apple Quicktime problem
Color me shocked when I heard the news, but Microsoft Windows and Apple Quicktime are getting a divorce. Here's the bottom line: if you are using Windows and have Apple Quicktime installed, it's time to uninstall Quicktime. Windows and Quicktime have had a happy coexistence for many years, yet Apple itself suggests you uninstall Apple Quicktime for Windows. You may have a ton … [Read more...] about Handling the Microsoft Windows and Apple Quicktime problem
Friday Fotos — a walk at Kuloa Point
Last week, we looked upriver and makai (to the mountains) at Oheo Gulch. This week's post shows the mauka (ocean) view from Kuloa Point, which is just a bit further along the trail. This is the spot where the river in Oheo Gulch meets the ocean and, quite honestly, I had no desire to take a header into those waters.Kuloa Point is one of the stops on a Road to Hana tour and … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — a walk at Kuloa Point
Adobe Flash updates are trending — again
Adobe Flash is broken. Again. I guess when you've got a billion users, having hackers find vulnerabilities in your software is inevitable. Unfortunately, the hackers are living large on money gained from people and organizations, many of whom can't afford it.As of April 7, 2016, Adobe issued an advisory announcing a critical vulnerability in Adobe Flash. What this means for … [Read more...] about Adobe Flash updates are trending — again