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Email for PCs, MACs, Tablets, and Phones -- Talk at the Kinnelon Library Thursday, Oct. 24 2013 @ 7PM

noreply@blogger.com (Ted Whittemore) — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 02:59:00 +0000

Email, Email and more Email
How to Do It Right for Desktops, Laptops and Portable Devices

I will be giving a talk at the Kinnelon Public Library, this Thursday, Thursday, Oct.24 at 7 PM, which is the 6th of 9 such planned talks this year, roughly a month apart, on the subject of Using Your PC or Laptop, in this case, about Email -- how to use Mail Clients and Webmail, what the Security Problems with Each Are, and How to Have All of Your Email at Your Fingertips on All of Your Devices, All of the Time.

How to Setup POP and IMAP, and What They Are and Why You Should Care
How To Sync All of Your Mail with Your Desktops, Laptops, and Phones
Why You Should Never Use Webmail for Mail with Suspicious Attachments
How to Set Up a Mail Client
How to Make Sure Your Security Program Takes Care of Your Mail

Plus -- As Always -- Ask Your Questions about Your Computer and Computer Related Problems, such as:

1) Is my machine too old? When do I need a new machine?

2) How can I "pin" that program to my Taskbar, and what is a "Gadget?"

3) Why does my computer ... ?

4) If you have a laptop with a problem, bring it along and we'll take a quick look.

5) Questions and on-the-spot diagnosis will be limited by the time available!!!

All of you Kinnelon and North Jersey people, and everybody else, are welcome to come.

Call the Kinnelon Library at 973 838 1321 and reserve a spot.

See you there!

Sometime Mail Just Keeps on Coming

~Ted

PS: This talk pertains to PCs running Windows 8, 7, Vista and XP, Tablets and Phones

Photo Credits:
http://www.midnightbox.com/cgi-bin/category/emailclub
http://www.i-change.biz/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/funnyjunk-email.jpg

Silas Map Adventure, Oct. 20, 2013: Orienteering in Kinnelon

noreply@blogger.com (CB Whittemore) — Fri, 04 Oct 2013 12:01:00 +0000

On Sunday, October 20th, 2013 you can take part in the first annual Silas Map Adventure orienteering event at Silas Condict Park in Kinnelon, NJ to honor late Kinnelon resident Bjorn Waalberg, the most intrepid hiker Ted and I have ever encountered (in the woods - no less!) and the creator of the Silas Condict Orienteering map.

Join Kinnelon Boy Scouts Troop 277 and the Hudson Valley Orienteering Club on October 20th, and experience what an orienteering map adventure is all about.

Orienteering is a fun sport which is something like a race with a treasure map. During an energizing run or hike, participants find checkpoints (called control points) with help of a map and a compass. Since you use map reading and compass skills, it is a race that includes using your head to find your way.

Orienteering was one of Bjorn's very favorite sports! Those of you who knew Bjorn, know that whatever you did with him, fun was never far behind. You'll find it similarly fun and rewarding!

The Silas Map Adventure is ideal as an annual event, too. Every year the control points are different, so there is always a new challenge even if you are in the same park.

How does the first Silas Map Adventure get started?

Orienteering meets have staggered start times. On October 20th, come to Silas any time between 10:30am and 2:30pm on October 20th and register! Registration is inexpensive: ($10 for a group of 2 and $15 for groups of 3-6).

At the starting line, you will get to borrow a map and timing device as well as a compass. (Feel free to bring your own if you have one.) To complete a course takes about an hour. For those new to the sport, you should go in a group. If you wish, you can sit in on a brief instruction of how to use the compass and read the map before setting out.

As soon as you complete the course, you can leave if you wish; or stay and have a picnic. Results for your team will be emailed to you by HVO. All are invited to bring a picnic lunch and continue to enjoy Silas even after you are done trying out orienteering.

So get your teams organized and see you there!

Bjorn Waalberg with Split Rock Reservoir in the background

Silas Orienteering Map Adventure a Gift to the Community

Kinnelon resident, Bjorn Waalberg spent over two years completing an orienteering map for Silas Condict Park to introduce this fun sport to the folks of Kinnelon, especially the young folks.

He spent hundreds of hours in Silas Condict Park, often with his kids and his dog, creating and accuracy-checking the map that will be used for this event. Bjorn had dreams of expanding the love for orienteering to the high school, to the community at large, and of course to the Boy Scouts, an organization he enjoyed being involved in. Bjorn took such pride in teaching kids how to orienteer, and this map of Silas was to be the starting point.

Due to his untimely death earlier this year, Bjorn is not here to see his vision complete, so his wife Liz is doing this for him. Liz asked the Hudson Valley Orienteering Club (of which Bjorn was an active member) and Boy Scout troop 277 be involved with completing this vision of inviting the community to try out this sport.

Bjorn on an orienteering map adventure!

Who would like to do orienteering?

Orienteering can appeal to anyone of any age who likes the outdoors. Typically, beginners make up teams of 3-6 to complete the course. A team might consist of a few kids who want to try the sport out with an adult who ‘shadows’ them so that they do not get too far off course.

Or, a team could be high school athletes who read the map and get from point to point as fast as they can. People in Norway, where orienteering is extremely popular, participate well into their 80s! A team could be a family that wants to take the adventure all together. As a team, they will work together to solve the question of which way to go to get to the next control point and what is the best route to take. Everyone ends up having a very nice hike in the woods with an adventure attached to it.

What’s so fun about an orienteering map adventure?

Orienteering is fun because it gives a game element to an invigorating hike in the woods! As a team, you solve the puzzle of where all the different control points are. Trying to finish the map quickly adds a layer of competition as well. Add to this, the gorgeous air and colors of October at Silas and you have a fabulous, fun, short hour-long adventure!

Keep in mind, orienteering is a rain or shine event. As Bjorn, and any Norwegian, would say: there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes! You can even do this sport in rain boots!

Members of Kinnelon Boy Scouts Troop 277
with orienteering control point markers.

Looking for a new way to get yourself or the entire family out in the beautiful nature this Fall?

The entire Kinnelon community is invited to come out and try the fun and adventurous sport of orienteering at the Silas Map Adventure on Oct 20th in Silas Condict Park.

For further information or questions, please contact the event director Robert Rycharski from HVO at: rrycharski345@optimum.net.

Thanks to all of the people near and far who reached out with generous donations for making this event possible. Their gifts are helping to complete a dream and a vision and a goal that Bjorn had set but is sadly not able to complete himself. So they, HVO and troop 277 are all part of this gift to Kinnelon as well.

And very special thanks to Liz, Bjorn's wife, for contributing this article and photos.

Celebrate Kinnelon Public Library's 50th Anniversary! 10/19/13 at High Point Brewery.

noreply@blogger.com (CB Whittemore) — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 22:29:00 +0000

In case you haven't seen the marvelously decorated marquis in front of the Kinnelon Public Library, or seen one of the bold flyers, please come celebrate Kinnelon Public Library's 50th Anniversary at the High Point Brewery in Butler, NJ!

The details:

Saturday, October 19, 2013

From 5 to 9pm

High Point Brewery, Butler NJ

22 Park Place, Butler (Kiel Ave.)

(makers of very fine and highly rated

Ramstein Oktoberfest Beer!)

Admission is $50 per person. You may purchase tickets at the Kinnelon Public Library which is located at 132 Kinnelon Rd. Please make all checks payable to: The Kinnelon Public Library

To call the Library, 973-838-1321 or visit the website: kinnelonlibrary.org.

Admission to the 50th Anniversary Celebration includes:
• 2 drink tickets
• German buffet dinner
• Commemorative 16oz Library Pilsner Glass

If you have questions, please don't hesitate to drop by the Kinnelon Library.

See you there!

Ready for K-Fest 2013? It's on October 6th at Rickabear in Kinnelon

noreply@blogger.com (CB Whittemore) — Sat, 28 Sep 2013 15:32:00 +0000

Coming up on Sunday, October 6, 2013 is the third annual K-Fest celebrating Kinnelon, New Jersey! It takes place from 1pm to 5pm at Lake Rickabear off of Kinnelon Road.

I wrote about the first one in K-Fest 2011 on 10/2/11 Celebrates Kinnelon Community.

Since then, the event has only gotten better!

K-FEST is sponsored by KAMELOT and Kinnelon Borough officials.

KAMELOT, as described in KAMELOT Gets Ready For Kinnelon Community Event from the Tri-Boro Patch, "has been in the Kinnelon community for more than 16 years, sponsors presentations and programs that seek to steer the community's youth on the right path in terms of avoiding things like drugs, alcohol and behaviors such as bullying."

Futhermore, "KAMELOT is a county-funded municipal alliance, which means that the majority of the organization's money comes from seized drug and weapon funds. Additionally, the borough is required to match a certain amount of the funds." The organization includes members from the Kinnelon community -- the Kinnelon Police, the Kinnelon Public School system, and Kinnelon Borough Council. In 2011, Councilman James Freda served as the liaison to the organization.

Kinnelon's Borough Council is actively involved with K-Fest. You'll find them managing the BBQs, offering the best burgers and hot dogs around, and ready to talk!

From left to right, Councilman Cobell, Mayor Collins,
Councilmen O'Dougherty and Freda with clown at K-FEST 2011.

The festivities will be held at Lake Rickabear on October 6th from 1–5 PM. Park at the Kinnelon High School and enjoy the free shuttle service available all day.

K-FEST 2013 promises to be a day filled with games, contests, entertainment, vendors, food and plenty of surprises with something for residents of all ages. You can't beat the setting around Lake Rickabear, and you'll enjoy...

* Live Music * Artist’s Colony * “Main Street” *

* Food Court * Kidz Zone * Give Aways *

* Rides * Beach Games * Sports Zone *

* Hay Rides * Pony Rides *

At the same time, you can learn more about the Kinnelon Food Pantry, the Kinnelon Public Library, the Kinnelon Volunteer Animal Shelter and the Friends of Chas.

Take part in K-FEST 2013! Entry is FREE and open to all Kinnelon residents. For a copy of the K-Fest flyer, click here.

See you there!!

Image credit: Thanks to Susan Jaeger Ardrey.

Photos, Picasa, and Shutterfly -- Talk at the Kinnelon Library Thursday, August 8 2013 @ 7PM

noreply@blogger.com (Ted Whittemore) — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 18:30:00 +0000

Taking Care of Your Computer for Home and Business

-Managing Photos, Printing and Publishing

We are going to take a Very Close Look at Photos!

I will be giving a talk at the Kinnelon Public Library, this Thursday, Tomorrow!, Aug. 8 at 7 PM, which is the 5th of 9 such planned talks this year, roughly a month apart, on the subject of Using Your PC or Laptop, in this case, about Photos on your PC -- how to Get Them from Your Camera to Your PC, how to Catalog and Manage them, How to Edit Them, How to Print Them, and How to get them Published by an On-Line Service:

How to Transfer Your Photos from Your Phone or Camera to Your PC
Using Picasa to Transfer, Manage, Catalog, Edit, and Upload Photos
What is Necessary to Get Photos to Look Good in a Group
How Can I Print My Photos and What Do I Need to Do It?
How Can Self-Publish My Photos?

Plus -- As Always --Ask Your Questions about Your Computer and Computer Related Problems, such as:

1) Is my machine too old? When do I need a new machine?

2) How can I "pin" that program to my Taskbar, and what is a "Gadget?"

3) Why does my computer ... ?

4) If you have a laptop with a problem, bring it along and we'll take a quick look.

5) Questions and on-the-spot diagnosis will be limited by the time available!!!

All of you Kinnelon and North Jersey people, and everybody else, are welcome to come.

Call the Kinnelon Library at 973 838 1321 and reserve a spot.

See you there!

~Ted

PS: This talk pertains to PCs running Windows 8, 7, Vista and XP, Tablets and Phones

Photo Credits:
http://www.wallibs.com/desktopwallpaper/1920x1200/desktop-backgrounds-pc-funny-blind-19215.html

Kinnelon Public Library 50th Anniversary Kickoff Student Starlit Showcase Event: Relive the Magic!

noreply@blogger.com (CB Whittemore) — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:27:00 +0000

Were you able to attend the Kinnelon Public Library 50th Anniversary Kickoff Event on Saturday, June 8th and experience for yourself the "Student Starlit Showcase" Event? What did you think? I thought it was pure magic.

I was blown away...

By the amazing talent of our children.

By the enthusiastic response of everyone who attended.

By the borough-wide collaboration - from parents, grandparents and friends, students and teachers to Kinnelon School Principals, Borough Council members, members of the Kinnelon Board of Education, and Trustees of the Kinnelon Library, CLL and the Friends of the Kinnelon Library, our Superintendent of Schools and our Mayor, and everyone in between!

By the thoughtful showcase of students' literary works in a way that demonstrated the continuum of learning from 3rd grade through 8th grade.

By the boundless energy of 'Hurricane Aileen' - aka Aileen Florio - who masterminded (or rather mistressminded?) this unbelievable event, and produced the summary below.

KINNELON PUBLIC LIBRARY CELEBRATES 50^TH ANNIVERSARY

WITH BOROUGH-WIDE EVENT

KINNELON, NJ—June 15, 2013. More than 500 members of the community joined a borough-wide celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Kinnelon Public Library on Saturday, June 8th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the library. The event, titled “Student Starlit Showcase,” featured a collaborative effort with Stonybrook Elementary School and Pearl R. Miller Middle School and showcased information books and other texts written by students in grades 3 through 8.

The entire community came out to celebrate the library’s
50^th anniversary at the “Student Starlit Showcase” on June 8.

The event, hosted by the Kinnelon Public Library, drew crowds including guests Mayor Robert Collins; Borough Council members Carol Sventy, Ronald Mondello, and Gary Moleta; Board of Education members Marianne DeAlessi, Brian Davin, Michael Petruccelli, and Marcy Pryor; Superintendent of Schools Diane DiGiuseppe, school principals Jodi Mulholland (Kiel), Mark Mongon (Stonybrook), Jack Hynes (PRM) and assistant principal Louis Caruso (PRM); as well as teachers Gina Koonjy, Annika Levitt, and Nancy Bosch (Stonybrook), Karen Baker (Kiel), Marisela Lane (ESL), Jeanne Chamberlain, Lisa Kelly, Amy Stickley, Faith Vanderzee, and Aileen Florio (PRM).

Teachers Faith Vanderzee (left, with daughter)
and Lisa Kelly attend from PRM.

Kiel School Principal Jodi Mulholland (center) with teachers
Annika Levitt (left, with daughter Jenna) and
Gina Koonjy celebrate with students and residents.

Listening to student presentations are Stonybrook School
Principal Mark Mongon with daughters Paige and Kyleigh (left to right) and PRM
Middle School Assistant Principal Louis Caruso with son Christian (pictured)
and daughters Ella and Olivia.

“2013 marks a very special year for our library,” said Library Board of Trustees President Anne Vosatka. “We are so excited to honor 50 years of service to our borough, and we wanted to kick off the year with a celebration that involved our entire community with a special spotlight on our young patrons.”

Ms. DiGiuseppe enthusiastically supported the joint celebration idea. “Having the Kinnelon Public Library as a key partner of our school district is a win-win for school administrators, staff, parents, and especially the children. Bringing together the extraordinary talents and resources of our teachers, students, borough leaders, and library is a spectacular way to celebrate.”

“The ‘Starlit’ Showcase featured a number of rising stars,” added borough Mayor Bob Collins: “our supportive residents, our talented children, our outstanding teachers, the Borough Council, the Board of Education, and of course our Library, a community center for Kinnelon.”

PRM Principal Jack Hynes (left) and Kinnelon
Mayor Bob Collins talk with seventh-grade students.

Dr. Vosatka and Ms. DiGiuseppe greeted guests as they arrived to the event and directed students to the raffle table in the main lobby. Library Trustee and Board Secretary Linda Farmer and Borough Councilwoman Carol Sventy invited each student to fill out a free raffle ticket. Prizes, generously donated by Friends of the Kinnelon Library and the Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL), included two Nooks, two iPod Shuffles, and gift cards for iTunes, Dairy Queen, and Subway.

Two students fill out free raffle tickets while Kinnelon Library
Board of Trustees Secretary Linda Farmer wishes them luck

Ron Leavesley, President of CLL and Friends, said, “I was impressed by the response of the school students, the creativity of what they submitted, the synergy between the library and the school system, parent involvement and the terrific opportunity to capitalize on the momentum of this joint effort.”

Al Louis Music (a.k.a. Alan “Mr. T.” Tedesco, Stonybrook School band director) donated his DJ services on the main floor, where the lights were dimmed and strobe lights provided a party atmosphere for kids. He took music requests throughout the evening and announced raffle winners toward the end of the event.

Also donated were platters of cookies from Baker’sPerfection in Rockaway.

DJ Alan Tedesco of Al Louis Music creates the
party atmosphere for the library’s 50^th anniversary.

Upstairs, the meeting rooms housed the writing showcase—a gallery filled with more than 250 information books and other texts written by students in Stonybrook and PRM schools. The writing pieces were the result of a concerted K-8 formal implementation of Writing Workshop, an integral component of the district’s writing curriculum. With information writing as one of the three pillars of the Common Core State Standards, all students in K-8 learned and practiced the techniques specific to writing texts that teach readers. Topics ranged from pets to pollution, soccer to skateboarding, food allergies to Ford’s Theater.

Students, teachers, parents, and school administrators
admire the writing of students.

In the children’s library, students who volunteered to talk about their work and the writing process captivated audiences.

“It was such an honor to be able to present my work at this amazing community event,” said fifth-grade student Jack McHenry, whose presentation about his writing began with his congratulations to the library on its 50th anniversary. Jack’s sister Caitlyn, also in fifth grade, added, “It was fun learning about what other classes do for their writing assignments, and sharing that with friends was a cool experience.”

Fifth-grade writer Jack McHenry congratulates Kinnelon Public Library
on 50 years of service before delivering his presentation.

“It was a great evening where all children were celebrated for their creativity and hard work,” said Karen Baker, mother of three and kindergarten teacher. Her son Kevin, a third grader at Stonybrook, gave a presentation of his writing at the event. “It was fun listening to other kids talk about their writing,” Kevin commented.

Guests attentively listen to student-led presentations
simultaneously underway at both ends of the children’s library.

Eighth-grade student Derek Cavallo tells audience members
why he chose to write his information book about Ford’s Theater.

Eighth-grader Derek Cavallo agreed. “It was great to be able to hear what the other students liked to write about. The library was set up as the perfect place to present our books.” Derek’s mother Carolyn added, “It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the library's 50th anniversary by bringing the community together to listen to our children present their books! Thank you to all who helped organize this wonderful event.”

Third-grade writer Braeden Carroll talks about his
experiences writing his information book.

Resident Karen Carroll said, “This was a wonderful opportunity to bring the entire community together. It was so nice to see so many different people celebrating the library's 50th anniversary. There were children of all ages, parents and grandparents, aunts and uncles, teachers and school officials, and many others from town. It was great to see the kids' writing projects and to hear them discuss their work. What a perfect opportunity for these kids to gain skills in public speaking – skills, which will serve them well in the future. We all look forward to attending more events like these in the future."

Carroll’s three children each presented their writing. Third-grader Kristyn said, “During this writing presentation, I was very proud of when I spoke to more than 20 people about my writing process. My grandparents and parents supported me by just standing near me. I also enjoyed the refreshments and music. This time will always be a fun memory." Her brother Braeden, also in third grade, agreed. “I enjoyed going to the library's 50th anniversary. I liked sharing my writing with the audience. This was a very fun experience for me." Fifth-grader Graeme added, “The 50th anniversary of the library was very organized. It was really fun presenting our non-fiction books to other kids. Overall, it was a great experience."

Yet another room featured Kinnelon High School student Brett Smith who gave presentations on the latest apps and information technology. Students and parents rotated through his room to learn how to make the most of their mobile phones, iPads, and other technology to access educational and other informational apps.

"Being part of the library's 50th anniversary was a really cool opportunity,” Brett commented. “I was able to display many applications for Apple and Android devices. I also showed computer programs as well as the TI N-Spire graphing calculators."

The library’s golden anniversary has been recognized and honored by Congressman Frelinghuysen, who entered a brief history of the library into the Congressional Record.

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About the Kinnelon Public Library

The Kinnelon Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of Kinnelon, New Jersey and beyond. With 18 computers total on both the first and second floors dedicated to public use, and free Internet access, the library offers many programs for both adults and children as well as free materials, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars. Founded in 1963, the Kinnelon Public Library is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2013.

For more information, visit http://KinnelonLibrary.org.

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Thank you, "Hurricane" Aileen!

I invite you to share this story with your friends and family; congratulate every one of our young writing stars. If you couldn't attend the Student Starlit Showcase, ask a young star to share his or her written work with you. Then, come visit the Kinnelon Public Library. Explore its wonders. If you don't yet have one, register for your own public library card.

Help us continue the magic of the Kinnelon Public Library 50th Anniversary celebration!

P.S.: I'll share with you in a separate article Congressman Frelinghuysen's entry about the history of the Kinnelon Public Library into the Congressional Record.

Date Change for Talk at the Kinnelon Library will be to Thur June 20, 2013 @ 7 PM

noreply@blogger.com (Ted Whittemore) — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:19:00 +0000

Those interested in the Computer talk at the Kinnelon Library on Cloud Backup, Tablets, and What is My Computer Doing, originally shown as scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday May 23, should make note of the change to Thursday June 20.

Sorry for the last minute change, but with the last minute scheduling of my daughter's softball practice and other things, something had to give!

See you in June!

~Ted

Cloud Backup, Tablets, and What's My Computer Doing -- Talk at the Kinnelon Library Thursday, May 23 @ 7PM

noreply@blogger.com (Ted Whittemore) — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:05:00 +0000

Taking Care of Your Computer for Home and Business

All Good Computers Go To Heaven
Make Sure Yours Is Backed Up
Before It Does

--How to Backup to the Cloud

Carrying On with the Theme

--Tablets -- How to Choose, What are the Differences

Picking the Tablet With The Right Stuff

Is My Computer OK? What is It Doing?

Stupid, but, You Know ... True

3 Topics for the Price of One -- Free!

I will be giving a talk at the Kinnelon Public Library, this Thursday, May 23 at 7 PM, which is the 4th of 9 such planned talks this year, roughly a month apart, on the subject of taking care of your computers, tablets, and phones, new or old, with special attention in Part 4 to:

Backing up your device to the Cloud, to an Internet Backup Service for Free
What Cloud Backups Are Good For and What They Are Not
What is a Good Tablet to Buy Now and What It Will Cost -- Tablet Differences
What You Can Do with Your Tablet Instead of Your PC and What You Can't
How Can You Tell What Your Computer is Busy Doing and If It Is OK?
What Programs Is It Running? Is the Machine Itself OK? How to Tell

Ask Your Questions about Your Computer and Computer Related Problems, such as:

1) Is my machine too old? When do I need a new machine?

2) How can I "pin" that program to my Taskbar, and what is a "Gadget?"

3) Why does my computer ... ?

4) If you have a laptop with a problem, bring it along and we'll take a quick look.

5) Questions and on-the-spot diagnosis will be limited by the time available!!!

All of you Kinnelon and North Jersey people, and everybody else, are welcome to come.

Call the Kinnelon Library at 973 838 1321 and reserve a spot.

See you there!

~Ted

PS: This talk pertains to PCs running Windows 8, 7, Vista and XP, Tablets and Phones

No Reason for this Image -- I Just Liked It
Also, Let Me Say In Advance, It Is Meaningless

Photo Credits:
http://howthehelldidienduphere.wordpress.com/tag/adventure/
http://www.kt70.com/~jamesjpn/images/Diff-Men-Women.JPG
http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2012/2/15/1329324709547/Cumulus-Clouds-007.jpg
http://www.hotforsecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/top-10-funniest-spam-images-5.jpg

Kinnelon Library 50th Anniversary Kickoff Event on June 8, 2013

noreply@blogger.com (CB Whittemore) — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:10:00 +0000

Happy 50th anniversary to the Kinnelon Public Library!

The library's 50th anniversary year-long celebration kickoff event takes place on Saturday evening, June 8, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Kinnelon Library.

I hope you'll come with your entire family!

This specific event represents a partnership with the Kinnelon Public School District to present a “Student Starlit Showcase” when students in grades 3 through 8 and their parents are invited to browse through and experience the writings of Kinnelon's students. It is masterminded by fellow Kinnelon Public Library Trustee (and amazing Pearl R. Miller English teacher) Aileen Florio!

Other highlights on the Kinnelon Library 50th anniversary kickoff event include:

Brief student presentations about their experiences writing
High school students will lead presentations about new and popular apps and other engaging information technology
DJ music provided by Al Louis Music - including the talented Mr. T (aka Alan Tedesco) from Stonybrook School!
Light refreshments and coffee bar, and
Raffle prizes.

From a practical perspective, if you don't yet have a library card, this is your opportunity to sign up for one! If you haven't yet shared your email address with the Kinnelon Public Library - so you can receive a copy of the Library's newsletter - you'll be able to do so.

From a community perspective, this is a wonderful opportunity to experience the kind of community magic we experienced when everyone in Kinnelon was hanging out at the Kinnelon Library after Hurricane Sandy.

You'll also have a chance to meet all of the Kinnelon Library Trustees: Anne Vosatka, Linda Farmer, Mike Odian, Bernadette Morrisroe, Aileen Florio and myself.

Mark your calendars. Prep your kids. Get ready to start the celebration of 50 years of the Kinnelon Public Library on June 8th by spotlighting "the citizens and leaders of the next 50" as Kinnelon Superintendent of Schools Diane DiGiuseppe explains in Kinnelon Public Library Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Stonybrook, PRM Student Writing Showcase.

I hope you'll come.

Craft Beer Dinner at The Smoke Rise Inn this Thursday May16, 2013, at 6:30 PM

noreply@blogger.com (Ted Whittemore) — Sun, 12 May 2013 19:13:00 +0000

4 Course Dinner Menu Selection for
Thursday, May 16 @ SR Inn

Here is a fantastic beer and food event not to be missed right in our midst. Check out the menu above and see if you do not agree! (Click on the image to get an enlarged view of the menu.)

As I write this, 4 days from now, I will be enjoying ales and lagers from one local craft brewer and a well know west coast brewer along with some fantastic food from our new SR Village Inn Chef, Greg Matty.

Chef Greg has carefully matched these lagers and ales to some very interesting food, and these combinations should enhance our appreciation of both the beers and the food. Look at that menu!

SpeakEasy Ales and Lagers Scarlett Red Rye Ale
from San Francisco

Cricket Hill Brewery Ales and Lager from Fairfield, NJ

I know there are many of you out there who are both drinking beer and eating anyway, so this is even better: it's great beer and great food. If you like great beer and great food, come out and support this event, which I, for one would like to see more of.

Even if you don't, come anyway.

~Ted

Photo Credits: SR Village Inn, Speakesy Ales and Lagers, Cricket Hill Brewery

Kinnelon Security Shredding on May 4, 2013

noreply@blogger.com (CB Whittemore) — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:42:00 +0000

With tax season over, you can turn to clearing out the unwanted paperwork and getting it securely and confidentially banished...

How? With Kinnelon's Security Shredding Event taking place on May 4th, 2013.

Here are the details so you can start collecting and preparing now for those documents you want disposed of securely!

SECURITY SHREDDING - Confidential and Secure

WHEN: Saturday, May 4 from 9 AM until Noon…

WHO: Security Shredding of Morris Plains, NJ

WHERE: Behind the Borough Hall where Volunteers will be ready to help you

WHY: For a multitude of reasons!

A unique opportunity for confidential and secure treatment of your personal information
Optimum security… Dispose of important but obsolete personal documents. Don’t just toss personal information in the trash…especially after tax season.
Using the latest state-of-the art equipment…Done in the most secure way while you watch.
Fully bonded and insured.
Makes disposing of documents easy, safe and economical.
Drive in, unload your papers, drive out with peace of mind
It's economical and safe!

Just a $5.00 donation per box…

Please note that boxes should be no larger than 14”W x18”L and 10” D.

Here's what particularly wonderful about this event.

Not only is it a great opportunity to get rid of personal and tax documents, but in the process you support the Friends of the Kinnelon Library!

We look forward to seeing you and helping you with your security shredding!

Date Change for Internet Security for Your PC -- Talk at the Kinnelon Library will be Thur April 25, 2013 @ 7 PM

noreply@blogger.com (Ted Whittemore) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:09:00 +0000

Those interested in the talk at the Kinnelon Library on Internet Security, originally shown as scheduled for tomorrow Thursday April 18, should make note of the change to Thursday April 25, one week from tomorrow.

Sorry for the Confusion,

Ted

Internet Security for Your PC -- Talk at the Kinnelon Library Thur April 25, 2013 @ 7 PM

noreply@blogger.com (Ted Whittemore) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:55:00 +0000

Taking Care of Your Computer

All About Internet Security for Your PC

Commercial and Free Anti-Virus, Firewall, and Other

Security Software for Your PC or MAC

Is It Really Free?

Putting Your Money at Risk

Pop-Ups?

Phishing?

Using the Same Password for Everything?

I will be giving a talk at the Kinnelon Public Library, this Thursday, April 25 at 7 PM, which is the 3rd of 9 such planned talks this year, roughly a month apart, on the subject of taking care of your Windows PC, new or old, with special attention in Part 3 to:

The difference between Free and For-Pay Internet Security (IS) Software
When You Need One or the Other
Which Commercial Software to Buy (if you have to)
What Software You May Need for Additional Protection
What Anti-Virus and Firewall Software Can Protect You From and What It Can't
What to Do If You Get Infected
How To Configure Your AV and Firewall (if you have to)
How to Take Care of Anti-Spam Software
What to Do On-line and What Not to Do

Ask Your Questions about Your Computer and Computer Related Problems, such as:

1) Is my machine too old? When do I need a new machine?
2) How can I "pin" that program to my Taskbar, and what is a "Gadget?"
3) Why does my computer ... ?
4) If you have a laptop with a problem, bring it along and we'll take a quick look.
5) Questions and on-the-spot diagnosis will be limited by the time available!!!

All of you Kinnelon and North Jersey people, and everybody else, are welcome to come.

Call the Kinnelon Library at 973 838 1321 and reserve a spot.

See you there!

~Ted
PS: This talk pertains to PCs running Windows 8, 7, Vista and XP

Photo Credits: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/electronics-computers/computers-internet/internet-and-other-services/7-online-blunders/overview/7-online-blunders-ov.htm

Talk at The Kinnelon Library Thurs. Mar. 28 @ 7PM -- Taking Care of Your Computer For Free -- Buying a New Computer Now -- What Should I Buy?

noreply@blogger.com (Ted Whittemore) — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:22:00 +0000

In The Market for a New Computer???

Don't Know What to Buy or Pay?

High End Computer -- Possibly Too Expensive

I will be giving a talk at the Kinnelon Library on this and other computers that I like this Thursday, March 28 at 7 PM. I will cover the following topics:

• What Computers Should You Buy Now?
• Tablets, Laptops, and Desktops
• How Much Should You Pay and Where Should You Buy Them
• What Computers Will Last the Longest Time
• What Do You Need if You Just Want to Surf the Web and Do Email?

And, as usual we will have Open Mike: Ask Your Questions, Bring in Your Laptop or Device for advice.

All of you Kinnelon and North Jersey people, and everybody else, are welcome to come.

Call the Kinnelon Library at 973 838 1321 and reserve a spot.

~Ted

PS: This talk pertains to PCs running Windows 7, Vista and XP, and Android and IOS/Apple Devices

PPS: Note this is a change of date from March 21 to March 28

Photo Credits: http://www.pwelverumandsun.com/history

All About WiFi -- Talk at the Kinnelon Library Thur Feb. 21 @ 7 PM

noreply@blogger.com (Ted Whittemore) — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:28:00 +0000

1st Talk of 2013

Taking Care of Your Computer

All About WiFi

Routers, Computers, Printers, Phones, Tablets

I will be giving a talk at the Kinnelon Public Library, this Thursday Feb. 21, at 7 PM, which is the 1st of 9 such planned talks this year, roughly a month apart, on the subject of taking care of your Windows PC, new or old, with special attention in Part 1 to:

WiFi is 2 Way Radio for Computers and Computing Devices
How WiFi Works on Routers, Computers, Phones, & Tablets, Printers …
How to Keep WiFi Safe – Encryption, Types and Uses
How to Make WiFi Fast – Wireless-N and soon, Wireless AC
How to Set Up WiFi on Individual Devices
When You Should Use WiFi and When You Should Not
How Printing (and Scanning and Faxing) with WiFi is a Special Case

Make Sure You Get WiFi When You Need It -- Your Own!

Ask Your Questions about Your Computer and Computer Related Problems, such as:

1) Is my machine too old? When do I need a new machine?
2) How can I "pin" that program to my Taskbar, and what is a "Gadget?"
3) Why does my computer ... ?
4) If you have a laptop with a problem, bring it along and we'll take a quick look.
5) Questions and on-the-spot diagnosis will be limited by the time available!!!

All of you Kinnelon and North Jersey people, and everybody else, are welcome to come.

Call the Kinnelon Library at 973 838 1321 and reserve a spot.

See you there!

~Ted

Quid Pro Quo

PS: This talk pertains to PCs running Windows 8, 7, Vista and XP

Hands on Windows Maintenance & Year End Wrap Up -- Talk at the Kinnelon Library Thur Dec 20 @ 7 PM

noreply@blogger.com (Ted Whittemore) — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:58:00 +0000

9th and Last in the 2012 Series

Taking Care of Your Computer

2013 is Coming!

Are You Ready!

Feel Like You Aren't Winning?

Worried that You Are Under Attack?

Everybody Has to Start Someplace! Even Beginners Can Succeed!

Here is a Year End ReCap of Some of the
Items We Have Covered This Year!

And ...

What You Should Be Doing Through the Year to Come

I will be giving a talk at the Kinnelon Public Library, this Thursday Dec. 20, at 7 PM, which is the 9th of 9 such talks this year, a month apart, on the subject of taking care of your Windows PC, new or old, with special attention in Part 9 to:

A ReCap of Subjects covered in all Previous 8 Talks:

1) Disinfection with Free Software -- Also Restore and Recover

2) Free Software for Making Bootable Backups of Your Windows PC

3) Best Computers Discounts -- Where and How to Buy a PC, Laptop, Desktop, or Tablet

4) Best Free Software -- to Replace MS Office, Commercial Anti-Virus, etc.

5) How to Work on Your Own PC -- From Buying Replacement Hardware to Getting into the Box

6) How Run Scheduled Backups with MS Supplied Software and How to Buy Backup Hardware

7) How to Print Anything Cheaply in Windows, What Printers to Buy, Free Software to Use

8) Why Bootable Backups are Important and How to Do Them, from Hands-On to Hardware

And, As Always we will have our Open Mike period at the end of the talk and demo, so you can find out why your computer isn't doing what you want:

Ask Your Questions about Your Computer and Computer Related Problems, such as:

1) Is my machine too old? When do I need a new machine?

2) How can I "pin" that program to my Taskbar, and what is a "Gadget?"

3) Why does my computer ... ?

4) If you have a laptop with a problem, bring it along and we'll take a quick look.

5) Questions and on-the-spot diagnosis will be limited by the time available!!!

All of you Kinnelon and North Jersey people, and everybody else, are welcome to come.

Call the Kinnelon Library at 973 838 1321 and reserve a spot.

See you there!

~Ted

PS: This talk pertains to PCs running Windows 8, 7, Vista and XP

Photo Credits:

http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/how-to-tech/how-to-know-if-your-computer-is-infected.htm

http://www.scottsdaleairparkit.com/2011/11/09/1020/

http://uk.skullcandy.com/blog/2011/05/02/study-proves-stuff-you-already-knew-good-job-studiers

Taking Care of Your Computer for Free -- Hands on Windows Bootable Backups -- Talk at the Kinnelon Library Wed Nov 28 at 7PM

noreply@blogger.com (Ted Whittemore) — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:49:00 +0000

To Boot or Not to Boot, That is the Question

OK, Which Offers Better Protection?

Anyway, I will be giving a talk at the Kinnelon Public Library, this Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 7 PM, which is the 8th of 9 such talks this year, a month apart, on the subject of taking care of your Windows PC, new or old, with special attention in Part 8 to:

Bootable Backups

1) Why You Need Them

2) How to Make Them

3) Where and How to Buy Backup Drives and Drive Cases.

4) Why You Should Buy Your Own Drive and Case and not a Pre-Packaged External Drive

5) How to Get Up and Running after a System Drive Failure in Just a Few Minutes.

And, As Always we will have our Open Mike period at the end of the talk and demo, so you can find out why your computer isn't doing what you want:

Ask Your Questions about Your Computer and Computer Related Problems, such as:

1) Is my machine too old? When do I need a new machine?

2) How can I "pin" that program to my Taskbar, and what is a "Gadget?"

3) Why does my computer ... ?

4) If you have a laptop with a problem, bring it along and we'll take a quick look.

5) Questions and on-the-spot diagnosis will be limited by the time available!!!

All of you Kinnelon and North Jersey people, and everybody else, are welcome to come.

Call the Kinnelon Library at 973 838 1321 and reserve a spot.

See you there!

~Ted

PS: This talk pertains to PCs running Windows 8, 7, Vista and XP

Photo Credits: http://www.emergingrunner.com/2011/06/barefoot-but-for-my-shoe.html
and http://www.vtarmynavy.com/belleville-boots.htm

Kinnelon Fine Arts Silent Auction 2012: Start Bidding Now!

noreply@blogger.com (CB Whittemore) — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 23:31:00 +0000

Last week, while I enjoyed the Kinnelon Library - aka the only warm and connected refuge around - Ron Leavesley invited me to come preview the 2012 Artistic Delights featuring our very own artists. The artwork had just been hung despite all of power mess.

[Have you seen this wonderful article about Ron? It's titled Know Your Neighbor: Busy Volunteer Spends Time at Kinnelon Library.]

You need to check Artistic Delights 2012 out!

You'll find over 60 beautiful oils and watercolors all of which you can bid on in a silent auction now through Thursday, November 29, 2012.

Here are details!

A Fine Arts Silent Auction Featuring Area Artists

ARTISTIC DELIGHTS 2012

This Fine Arts Silent Auction is sponsored by the Friends of the Kinnelon Library and managed by the CLL, source of the artistic talent!

This fine arts, silent auction featuring area artists is sponsored by the Friends of the Kinnelon Library…. It is an exceptional opportunity to acquire quality fine art done by area artists while supporting the Friends at the same time. Your bid determines the selling price… It is that easy.

The auction will feature a variety of oil paintings and watercolors.

Artwork will be exhibited at the Library from November 5 through November 29 for you to review and bid.

Wine and Cheese Reception and Silent Auction results: Thursday, November 29. The reception starts at 7 PM, but you can still bid until 8 PM. You do not have to be present to be a winner.

If you've never participated in a silent auction, here's what's involved.

Obtain a bidding instruction sheet and bid number.
Use that number to enter you bid on any of the Silent Auction artwork.
Bid numbers and information will be available at the Library’s circulation desk starting Monday, November 5 and up to and including the night of the auction.

I hope you'll check out the artwork, bid on as many of the art pieces as you can, then attend the reception on November 29th!

By the way, how are you enjoying the return to power and almost-normalcy? Ted and I went for a walk this afternoon and the contrast with last week was eerie. Twisted trees, snapped telephone poles, remnants of wires and phone pole debris along the roadways, some snow, warm weather, trunk-or-treating at the high school, ...

Be well.

Surviving Sandy in Kinnelon

noreply@blogger.com (CB Whittemore) — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 04:25:00 +0000

What a week it has been since Sandy made landfall in New Jersey! I hope everyone in Kinnelon has made it through and is back on the power grid.

Hats off to the Kinnelon Office of Emergency Management which has maintained a flow of information via Facebook.

Hats off, too, to the Kinnelon Nixle system for getting information out via text and email.

I'm really grateful to the New York Sports Club in Butler for a marvelous shower on Thursday evening.

I'm incredibly appreciative for the warmth and community that the Kinnelon Library offered on Friday and Saturday - not to mention free WiFi, power and running water.

NorthJersey.com published photos of the devastation in West Milford. Zillions of trees and power lines down.

[I shared some of my digital survival tips in another blog article titled 10 Digital Marketing 'Still Climbing Out' Tips: Bathroom Blogfest 2012.]

Have a great Sunday. Stay warm and safe.

Best,

C.B.

P.S.: To put Sandy into perspective, SlideShare has published the following Crowdsourcing and curation by SlideShare community helps distribute news and photos of superstorm Sandy.

Meet Garrett P. Orr, Sr., Painter Extraordinaire!

noreply@blogger.com (CB Whittemore) — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 23:59:00 +0000

Lane's Landing, Cape Ann by Garrett P. Orr, Sr.

Do you remember reading about Garrett Orr in St. Hubert's Chapel, Garrett Orr, Smoke Rise Memories, the story that Joan Semmler Oravits shared about art work related to the Chapel?

Thanks to that article, I received the following email from Pete Congleton, grandson of Garrett P. Orr, painter and artist extraordinaire!

Here is his message:

Dear Christine,

My wife, Carie, who happens to work in the Class Deans Office at your Alma Mater, is always on the lookout for Garrett Orr paintings that may be floating around out there. She found your blog and I wanted you to know a little more about him.

"Gary" or "Grandpa Orr" was the father of my late mother, Sandy. Born in "aught-seven" as he liked to say, he grew up in the little town of Caro, Michigan. He had a knack for drawing as a boy, and after attending the University of Michigan, he attended the Art Institute of Chicago.

He married his hometown sweetheart, Elinor Smith, and they moved to New York where Gary made a living as a commercial artist, chiefly in the growing field of outdoor advertising. I remember him explaining how he would design and paint the picture for the ad, and then block it off in sections to enable the outdoor painters to blow it up to billboard size. During the war he did a number of paintings encouraging people to buy war bonds.

Can't recall the specific years, but Gary and Elinor bought a home in Mountain Lakes, NJ in the early 1930s, where they raised my mother and her little brother -- my namesake, "Uncle Pete." Both Sandy and Pete graduated from Mountain Lakes H.S.

After Elinor died of cancer in the late 1950s, Gary may have moved back to New York City, because that's where he met and fell in love with Jan Brewster, who I knew as "Mor Mor," thanks to my sister Wendy's mispronunciation of "Grandma Orr." Gary and Jan married and lived for a while in an apartment in Tudor City, which Mor Mor fondly referred to as "the Tender Trap," after the Frank Sinatra tune by the same name.

Portrait of Carie by Garrett P. Orr, Sr.Remarkably,
Grandpa painted this not long after
he'd had a stroke that initially prevented him
from being able to paint at all!

Sometime in the early 1960s, Gary and Jan moved to Montville, NJ, where they bought a house that had once belonged to a canal boat captain. Remnants of the old canal could still be seen nearby on the other side of Valhalla Road. Grandpa set up a beautiful artist's studio upstairs, and Mor Mor operated a small craft business from the in-law apartment downstairs ("The Witch Stitchery," and "The Naughty Needle" are two of the plaques I recall seeing). MorMor's specialty was needlepoint and she had a book published by the title "Needlepoint Now." There's even a stitch she invented that was named after her.

At the peak of his profession, Gary was the president of the Art Directors Institute of New York, and in retirement from commercial art, he continued to earn a living by doing portraits for people.

I'm going to send you a couple of photos of paintings we have, but in response to your commentary on his painting of the St. Hubert's Chapel, I'd like to hazard a guess.

Grandpa Orr had a good sense of humor, an eye for composition, and a love of water-- I can see him wanting to break up the monotony of the snow-covered ice in the foreground of your painting. The painting we have over our living room mantle is a good example of his puckish humor. The scene is a boat pulled up on a marshy shore with huge granite slabs forming a landing of sorts in the foreground (they are actually the remnants of an active quarrying enterprise that once flourished on Cape Ann on the North Shore of Massachusetts). The focal point of the picture is a bright spot under the trees to the right of a little house. Mor Mor once told me that when Grandpa finished the painting, he asked her what she thought. She said she liked the focal point but it seemed empty somehow. Grandpa then proceeded to paint in a tiny silhouette of himself with Mor Mor. I know that it's him because of the way his head is cocked to the side!

Thanks for remembering my grandfather on your blog and for adding a little dash of serendipity to my day!

Cheers,
Pete Congleton

Thanks so much, Pete, for letting us get to know your grandfather, Garrett Orr!

By the way - this video titled Pete and the new Dodge, Garrett Orr Sr- outdoor artist & Jr, Jake and Sandra Congleton- 1957 [which I had come across earlier] now makes a lot more sense! Pictured here must be Pete and Sandra, your uncle and mother; Jake must be your dad. Do you know where this was filmed?

K-Fest 2012: October 7, Lake Rickabear

noreply@blogger.com (CB Whittemore) — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 23:17:00 +0000

If you attended K-Fest last year, you'll remember what a fun celebration it was and you'll desperately want to do it all over again!

Good News! You can on October 7, 2012 when K-Fest Returns!

Here are details...

K-Fest takes place at Lake Rickabear, located at 414 Kinnelon Road, from 1:00 to 6:00 pm.

Shuttles will be available from the Kinnelon High School parking lot since parking at Rickabear is limited.

K-Fest will include...

*Live Music * Artist’s Colony * “Main Street” * Food Court *
Kidz Zone * Rides * Beach Games * Magician * Hay Rides * Bingo*

You can donate to:

*Kinnelon Food Pantry * Kinnelon Volunteer Animal Shelter * Friends of Chas

I'm sure that volunteer opportunities are still available.

Find more information by visiting www.KinnelonDay.org

This is a marvelous free community event sponsored by KAMELOT and the Borough of Kinnelon [last year, Kinnelon Borough Council members grilled some of the best hot dogs and hamburgers ever!]

Happy K-Fest everyone! Join in on the fun!

Smoke Rise History in Photos: 9/22/12 at the Inn

noreply@blogger.com (CB Whittemore) — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 03:19:00 +0000

For those of you who love Kinnelon history, you might want to attend the upcoming History of Smoke Rise presentation taking place at the Smoke Rise Inn on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 5pm.

The Saint Hubert's Chapel Conservation Committee has organized the photographic presentation of the history of Smoke Rise, which hasn't taken place in a while. 5 years to be exact!

The event benefits St. Hubert's Chapel.

Here's how to participate:

Contact JoAnn Brett at 973-838-8228 or email her at jobrett@optonline.net.

Tickets are $25.00 per person [children under 18 are free].

Make checks payable to "Kinnelon Heritage Conservation Society Inc."

By the way, I just heard from William Child who will attend and be available to sign maps - should you decide to purchase one!

If you are planning on coming, consider having dinner and/or drinks at the Smoke Rise Inn. Here is a link to the dinner menu. The food is outstanding!

Taking Care of Your Computer for Free -- Hands on Windows Printing for Photos, Text, and Applications -- Talk at the Kinnelon Library Thur Sept 20 at 7PM

noreply@blogger.com (Ted Whittemore) — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:21:00 +0000

This Poor Woman Doesn't Understand Windows Printing!!

This One Does!

Yes, I Can Reuse the Same Photos and Give Them New Captions!

Anyway, I will be giving a talk at the Kinnelon Public Library, this Thursday, Sept 20 at 7 PM, which is the 7th of 10 such talks this year, a month apart, on the subject of taking care of your Windows PC, new or old, with special attention in Part 6 to:

How to Print Anything Cheaply in Win 7 or Vista or XP -- Desktop or Laptop, including:

1) How to Print and Organize Photos (Mostly for Free) -- Print everything from Wallet sized Snapshots, to Posters, and everything in between. The best Photo Printers and How to Save on Ink! Which is the most expensive part of photo printing!

2) How to Make Your Applications Understand Your Printer -- Make sure Windows and Your Printer are on the Same Page. Literally!.

3) Where and How to Buy Printers, Ink, and Supplies -- No, it's not at Staples.

4) What Printers to Buy and Where to Buy Them -- The Cheapest and Best Printers for Photos or General Printing.

5) How to Handle Internet Printing and Making the Fonts and Pages Sizes Print Right -- Like it Says.

And, As Always we will have our Open Mike period at the end of the talk and demo, so you can find out why your computer isn't doing what you want:

Ask Your Questions about Your Computer and Computer Related Problems, such as:

1) Is my machine too old? When do I need a new machine?

2) How can I "pin" that program to my Taskbar, and what is a "Gadget?"

3) Why does my computer ... ?

4) If you have a laptop with a problem, bring it along and we'll take a quick look.

5) Questions and on-the-spot diagnosis will be limited by the time available!!!

All of you Kinnelon and North Jersey people, and everybody else, are welcome to come.

Call the Kinnelon Library at 973 838 1321 and reserve a spot.

See you there!

~Ted

PS: This talk pertains to PCs running Windows 7, Vista and XP

Photo Credits: And I do not make this stuff up!!!
http://womenwantme.com/attract-women-with-your-facebook-pictures.html and various sites for the unahppy woman.

Gasland at the Kinnelon Library 9/27/12

noreply@blogger.com (CB Whittemore) — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 04:37:00 +0000

Mark your calendar for 9/27/12 at 7 pm when the Kinnelon Library will present a special documentary screening of “Gasland” (2010, 107 minutes).

This movie presentation is co-sponsored by Kinnelon Conserves, the Franciscan Response to Fracking and Food & Water Watch.

Here are details:

Thursday, September 27, from 7 to 9:30 p.m, view the movie then participate in Q&A.

Josh Fox’s study of hydraulic fracturing (often called “fracking”) to obtain natural gas from shale leads him from his Pennsylvania home across the country, to Colorado, Texas, and other states, and to the Nation’s capital. He documents a dizzying number of cases of serious harm caused by this practice.

There is more to the discussion of America’s energy future than the one-sided ads from the natural gas industry. Come and learn more.

Anne Mandanayake from the Kinnelon Library shares the following additional information about Gasland the movie:

Faced with a lucrative offer to have drilling for natural gas take place on his parents’ Pennsylvania land, Josh Fox, in his award-winning documentary, travels to 34 states and talks to dozens of property owners and environmental experts on the under reported menace of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and the truth about the dangers of fracked gas.

Seating is limited, so please be sure to call the Library to sign up: 973-838-1321.

Here is the Gasland movie trailer: [view Gasland trailer on YouTube]

Ramstein Beer and SR Fresh Hot Sauce Open House Sat. Sept 8, 2012 at 2 PM & 3:45 PM

noreply@blogger.com (Ted Whittemore) — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 19:44:00 +0000

The One and Only!

Here is a reminder for this weekend’s Ramstein Beer Open House and Tour, Saturday, Sept 8.

There will be 2 tour and tasting sessions -- 2 PM and 3:45 PM.

Beers on tap - Oktoberfest Lager, Double Platinum Blonde, and Unfiltered Golden Lager.

2 liter growlers will be in stock, as will the very rare 1 liter wide-mouth growlers.

There will be heavy attendance, since this is the most anticipated release of the year for a seasonal beer, and Ramstein Oktoberfest has received the highest rating for an Oktoberfest beer for 2 years running from Beer Advocate. Consider the 2nd session at 3:45 on Saturday for a slightly less crowded tour.

And SR Fresh Hot Sauce will be there with the Fresh Cayenne-Cherry Pepper, Habanero Gold, and XXXXTra Hot Habanero Hot Sauce. We will also have our new Caribbean Hot Sauce, and brand new Thai Style Habanero Sriracha, Cayenne Sriracha, and Jalapeno Poblano (our first green pepper sauce) along with our Spicy Aioli in 16 oz jars -- that's Hot and Spicy Mayo for those of you scratching your heads. Come try them! And buy them!

You Hot Sauce people can check out the SR Fresh Hot Sauce Website, where the sauces are explained and sold. Check out the Fresh Hot Sauce Blog as well.

As usual, there will be a tour and explanation of the brewing process by Greg Zaccardi, the owner. [See previous post about Ramstein Beer with videos for a primer.]

See you there!

Ted and Christine and Emma