Planning a Galapagos Islands Vacation

We recently went on a "bucket list", once-in-a-lifetime vacation to the Galapagos Islands.  It was an amazing trip full of great memories, and here are some thoughts and observations to help anyone who may want to follow in our happy foot steps.

Sharing (a Shedload of) Vacation Pictures and Videos

Ok, so now I have a shed load of pictures and videos with meaningful names and I have deleted the crappy ones.  But through the wonders of technology and the convenience is provides in capturing images, I have tens of gigabytes of pictures and videos to share.  So, what do I do?

Basic Processing of (a Shedload of) Vacation Pictures and Videos

We went to an amazing, "bucket list" location like for a week, armed with an underwater camera just for the occasion.  So many amazing sights and memories were captured.  Then we get home and have over a thousand pictures and movies to process...and by process, I really mean getting them into a sensible collection of files that I can easily locate and access.

Becoming a Deputy Volunteer Deputy (Voter) Registrar

People serve their country in the military for various reasons.  When we raise our hand and take the oath, we actually swear allegiance first to the constitution.

I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God." (Title 10, US Code; Act of 5 May 1960 replacing the wording first adopted in 1789, with amendment effective 5 October 1962).

For me, protecting the rights and freedoms of my fellow citizens was a primary motivator for me.  As a result, I am offended when I see measures that threaten to strip a citizen of their vote, which is about as fundamental as you can get in a democratic government.

iPhone 5 to Galaxy S5: Unbridled (Battery) Power...

...to easily change your own battery.

Creepy or Automagical? Simply a Matter of Perspective?

One person's "automagical" can be another person's "creepy".

iPhone 5 to Galaxy S5: Using the Mobile Hotspot

If you have a mobile device, there is a pretty good chance you may want to use it as mobile hotspot.  Leran from my experience for smooth sailing.