Of these the first is the most helpful at the most basic level, while the second and third are now my mainstay (none of which explains why some of my local links still aren't working!); and then there is
Douglas R. Jacobson's fantastic RGB Hex Triplet Color Chart, which you just have to see to believe!
plus another:
HYPE's Color Specifier for Netscape ver. 3.
I found a whole slew of useful HTML links on InfoSeek.
I also want to thank Barry W. Pase of Barry's Clip Art Server for many of my small images.
HTML Details - I am sure glad that "<b> - - - </b>" is now acceptable in lieu of "<strong> - - - </strong>" for BOLD; it will save a lot of space; now, all we need is a shorter way than " " to create a mandatory character space, such as at the beginning of a line or to give a double space:
(" ").
COMPUTERS
At the railway museum in Darlington, England, as I walked over to see Locomotion #1, the world's first steam passenger locomotive, I found the full reference to that grand old Welsh town on the southeast coast of the isle of Anglesey off the north coast of Wales, hard by the Menai Bridge, named Llanfair P G for short (to fit railroad timetables and such), on an old (or reproduced) station sign, the full name of which is:
LLANFAIRPWLLGWYNGYLLGOGERYCHWRYNDROBWLLLLANTYSILIOGOGOGOCH.
1234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678
10 20 30 40 50 58
This is supposedly the longest place name in the world; for the pronounciation and translation, turn to:
"http://llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch.co.uk/",
Llanfair P G's own village page, which just may have the world's longest URL, as well!
In HTML TABLES, you can format a single cell; does this mean you can reformat a paramecium? {SB,III}
Be sure to see the highly specialized devices at the top of my HOME PAGE and the full coverage of them at ECBS and BOOK.
If you're into computers, you've GOT to see Peter Zale's "Helen, Sweetheart of the Internet" comic strip; if it's not in your paper, get his book, "Techies Unite!" - see ComicsPage and Helen.
INTERNET
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WORLD WIDE WEB
File names must obey the following rules:
Directory and file names must consist of characters from
"a-z", "A-Z", "0-9", '_'(underscore), '.'(period), '-'(hyphen).
Directory and file names must not start with '.' or '-'.
Directory and file names are separated by '/'.
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HTML - moved to its own page 22 Nov 2005)
ECBS and BOOK
From my home page comes the ECBS, the
Emergency Computer Back-UP System:
The ancillary device, the "B.O.O.K" should also be covered here -
Introducing the new Bio-Optic Organized Knowledge device, trade-named:
BOOK.
BOOK is a revolutionary breakthrough in technology; no wires, no electric
circuits, no batteries, nothing to be connected or switched on. It's so easy to
use, even a child can operate it. Compact and portable, it can be used
anywhere - even sitting in an armchair by the fire - yet it is powerful enough to hold
as much information as a CD-ROM disc.
Here's how it works:
BOOK is constructed of sequentially numbered sheets of paper (recyclable), each
capable of holding thousands of bits of information. The pages are locked
together with a custom-fit device called a binder which keeps the sheets in their
correct sequence. Opaque Paper Technology (OPT) allows manufacturers to
use both sides of the sheet, doubling the information density and cutting costs.
Experts are divided on the prospects for further increases in information density; for
now, BOOKS with more information simply use more pages. Each sheet is
scanned optically, registering information directly into your brain. A flick of the
finger takes you to the next sheet. BOOK never crashes or requires rebooting,
though, like other devices, it can become damaged if coffee is spilled on it and it
becomes unusable if dropped too many times on a hard surface, but it is far more
durable than all personal computers on the market. The "browse" feature
allows you to move instantly to any sheet, and move forward or backward as you
wish. Many come with an "index" feature, which pin-points the exact location
of any selected information for instant retrieval.
An optional "Bookmark" accessory allows you to open BOOK to the exact place you
left it in a previous session - even if the BOOK has been closed. Bookmarks fit
universal design standards; thus, a single Bookmark can be used in BOOKs by various
manufacturers. Conversely, numerous BOOK markers can be used in a single
BOOK if the user wants to store numerous views at once. The number is
limited only by the number of pages in the BOOK.
You can also make personal notes next to BOOK text entries with optional
programming tools, Portable Erasable Nib Cryptic Intercommunication Language
Stylii (PENCILS).
Portable, durable, and affordable, BOOK is being hailed as a precursor of a new
entertainment wave. BOOK's appeal seems so certain that thousands of
content creators have committed to the platform and investors are reportedly flocking
to invest. Look for a flood of new titles soon.
The foregoing explication was provided courtesy of a relative; it should be
considered in light of the following:
ECBS
The Emergency Computer Back-Up System!
[The ECBS can even be used with BOOK if necessary!]
My younger daughter, the senior computer systems engineer, kindly sent one to me
for my birthday and it can be seen in full size and color right at the top of my home
page and above.
What's so great about the ECBS is that it can even be used to back up a computer
that isn't even functional, let alone turned on or plugged in!
Together with the optional programming tools, Portable Erasable Nib Cryptic
Intercommunication Language Styli (PENCILS), these two breakthroughs in
technology, ECBS and BOOKs were just made for each other!
Note, however, the common misconception that PENCILS are more than one
stylus; that is an error promulgated by Bull Gates of MicroHard. They are
"stylii". Do not accept substitutes and never leave home without one!
ECBS is one sharp idea, although the efficacy of the model I received was blunted by
lack of a conoidal operating interface. Also, the connector only has one lead.
A special reconnection device is available; however, clever operators and techs have
found that acceptable fixes can be effectuated with a simple pocket knife.
Complete blank Bio-Optic Organized Knowledge systems are also available as pads or
single sheets (disks can also be used); use of unformatted BOOK systems minimizes
or even obviates the need to use the ECBS "DELETE" function.
Further, in case of erratic power or power surges, the "DELETE" functionality socket is
wholly insulated by rubber; there is no possibility of unwanted erasures.
Novices must also beware of unauthorized Portable Erasable Nib Cryptic
Intercommunication Language Stylii (PENCILS) which flood the market, especially
those put out by Eagle, Eberhard-Faber, Carter, and others; they often turn out to be
nothing more than Stylus Programming Alternate Methodologies (SPAM)!
The foregoing explication of ECBS was provided courtesy of SB,III.
Windows Error Messages - here are the latest Windows Error
Messages (from an unattributed e-mail):
(22 Mar 08)
Finally, error messages we can understand!
SCREEN SIZE:
At this moment (01 Nov 2008), I'm using an 11" x 8" monitor screen so,
logically (sez I), if I make a drawing exactly 11" x 8" and lay it out
with individual pixels, it should measure 880 x 640 pixels. So I
did and here it is:
(01 Nov 08)
Hmmm.
U. S. flag (multilingual) or Continental/Grand Union Flag of 1775 (English-speaking)
or a U. S. flag for the 21st Century, my variation on the Continental/Grand Union Flag (English-speaking)?
THUMBS UP!
THUMBS UP! - Support your local police, fire, and emergency personnel!
S. Berliner, III
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