Posted by Carper Bob on November 14th, 2007 in Family ·
During World War II when Italy was fighting on the side of the Axis, a certain number of American aviators were shot down over Sicily and Southern Italy near Naples. Those that were taken prisoner by the Italians found something interesting ..the welcome mat was out !!!..
Posted by Carper Bob on November 9th, 2007 in Business ·
Just when you didn’t think it was happening, or when complacency took full possession of our comfort zones - it started to happen again. This time, apparently, it means business.
What is this new version of an old problem? Why it’s our old friend, the energy crisis…
Posted by Carper Bob on November 9th, 2007 in Hobbies ·
The railroad is a place that operates around the clock, seven days a week. From the time the sun goes down until dawn on the following day, the rails are never silent for very long. Some of the most outstanding and dramatic photographs of trains and the people that operate them are taken at night…
Posted by Carper Bob on November 6th, 2007 in Hobbies ·
To become a master in the art of railroad photography, you have to begin at the beginning. Let.s get started. All Aboard !!!
First off, you have to like trains. That’s easy stuff…
Posted by Carper Bob on November 1st, 2007 in Hobbies ·
Trains and railroading is a very exciting hobby. One of the most rewarding aspects of "chasing trains" is railroad photography. Here, you get a chance to take back the memorable rail scene into your photo archives. If you are so equipped, you can create a video of the rail scene you’ve witnessed…
Posted by Carper Bob on October 26th, 2007 in Business ·
Once upon a time, we used to think of ourselves in terms of what went on in our own country as being very important. What went on in other countries was their own business. With differences in language, customs, and currency, our outlook was very provincial.
The computer and the internet has changed all that…
Posted by Carper Bob on October 25th, 2007 in Business ·
The most extensive area of applications in secure webconferencing is in corporate communications. All business entities, large and small have the need to participate in meetings. These meetings represent groups needing to talk with one another…
Posted by Carper Bob on October 18th, 2007 in Business ·
Just outside the downtown area of Rochester NY is a stately tree lined thoroughfare known as East Avenue. On it, there is a mansion which was the former estate of George Eastman. The company George Eastman founded named "Kodak" was the pioneer of silver halide technology which became the cornerstone of photography…
Posted by Carper Bob on October 18th, 2007 in Cars and Trucks ·
Many times my wife said to me, "I wish I could just run away, and run, and run !" I told her,"Where would you run to?" "We just can’t pick up and run just like that !"
We’ve been stay at homes for the last seven years. Throughout that time, we’ve never investigated recreational vehicles…
Posted by Carper Bob on September 5th, 2007 in Home ·
It is now September. The kids are going back to school. The football season has begun. The nights have gotten a bit chillier, and the days are not as hot…