Thanks for your post; it answered a question I posted earlier...

That's interesting... When I spoke with American Express about this very issue I was told that they report payment problems to Dun and Bradstreet, not CRAs. The difference may be that my business is an LLC... Anyone care to comment?

Carl Sagan published over 500 scientific articles during his career. (It was a relatively short career for an academic like Sagan who died at the age of 62.) He was very open about his use of cannabis during the "initial draft" stage of writing... It allows for a kind of "stream of consciousness" where the ideas flow…

Creative writing isn't going to do very well when analyzed by a computer algorithm. Creativity often entails breaking the rules; the writers who are most accomplished at doing this tend to have a solid grounding in the rules. They have the writing chops necessary to successfully write outside the box...

An option that combines DIY with UpDesk's excellent motorized legs and controller is to purchase only the leg/controller package. The last time I checked the option wasn't advertised on UpDesk's website. But at my suggestion a friend contacted UpDesk and they sold him the legs and controller for $600-$700. My friend…

Thanks for the heads-up about the Prana Zion pants! I had bookmarked them so I could take a closer look at them later...

Depending on the kind of trip most if not all of my clothing is easy to wash and quick-drying. I've been traveling with ExOfficio briefs for years and you really can get by with three pair... Wash in a sink and use a collapsable clothesline to dry. The underwear is so good I wear them when I'm not traveling.

We use a fitted mattress pad on our California King size waterbed; it was purchased at J.C. Penney. It takes both of us to get it on the mattress because it's a tight-fit... The higher quality mattress pads last over five years with regular laundering. If I remember correctly the pad is one of the more expensive in…

We use a fitted mattress pad on our California King size waterbed; it was purchased at J.C. Penney. It takes both…

This is the mindset of ultra-conservative politicians and religions... And our technological prowess has brought civilization to the point where adherence to outdated ways of thinking can lead to the demise of the world as we know it.

Let's see... A Writefull subscription costs $5/month, $15/six months or $25/year. That is way too much for delivering data that has questionable value and that can be obtained for free via an easy Internet search. Is the average writer actually needing this can of help on a regular basis?

If I was in your shoes I would contact Amazon via telephone and politely express my annoyance. Give the rep time to offer something to you; if that doesn't happen offer a suggestion... I wouldn't be surprised if the Amazon rep didn't provide some kind of credit to your account...

You might be interested to learn that Domke makes padded and unpadded inserts. They are intended to be used with Domke's bags. But they can also be used with daypacks, lumbar packs, etc. Covered in canvas or nylon, the Domke inserts are a nice alternative to cobbling together foam inserts yourself. Domke inserts are…

Hi Llong- It really does come down to personal preference doesn't it? I tried using my prime lenses but it just didn't work well for me... And I really like doing environmental portraits that benefit from ultra-wide angle focal lengths. I want at least a 24mm full-frame equivalent but 18-20mm is preferable (a lot of…

When I travel I like to do street photography and I travel light with only two bags, so I have to be very selective when it comes to my camera gear. I'm referring to traveling where photography isn't the primary goal, usually with my (very understanding) wife... I don't like wasting our time fiddling around with…

You were doing fine with your first paragraph. Then in your second paragraph you rationalized your own stealing of content. You even went so far as to note that you didn't want the information disseminated because if more people know about the tricks you use your victims may lock their backdoor... That's really taking…

Many thanks for your reply and giving Startpage a try. Since I always use a VPN, skipping Startpage on occasion is no big deal...

Two questions: How does one use the bookmarklet? And can a bookmarklet be written to work with Startpage.com? Startpage utilizes Google for its searches while anonymizing your IP address.

Be sure to compare this app with Camera+ which introduced full manual controls with iOS8. Since I haven't upgraded yet (too many reports of WiFi issues with iOS8...) I cannot compare it to the Apple Camera app.

The display height is going to be VERY uncomfortable to use... Proper ergonomic placement of a computer display puts the top edge of the display at or slightly below eye-level.

I recommend keeping a "health journal." It needn't be a daily thing if you are generally feeling healthy... But if you experience a sudden change in your health it can be very helpful to note the onset of a symptom(s) and any changes over time. And if you are dealing with ongoing health challenges, keeping track of…