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Raspberry Pi Zero W LED matrix stock ticker code and demo 4

Feb

28

2018

So I was recently intrigued by Raspberry Pi Zero W, it’s small ARM-based Linux PC with integrated WiFi and ability to connect shields (known as Hats or pHats in Raspberry lingo) , got me thinking what kinds of interesting applications could I use it for. After coming across the Scroll Phat HD in my electronics ...

Honest Review : Trackimo GPS dot live tracker

Dec

26

2017

Do you need near real-time GPS tracking for persons or property such as drones, baggage or other valuables in transit or anything that moves and you need to keep an eye-on? The Trackimo GPS tracker can be purchased as low as $99 /for 1-year free tracking or $139 new from their website. The device allows you to view it’s ...

Review: Viper SmartStart Remote Car Starter

Dec

23

2017

Viper SmartStart is a new all-encompassing car remote start and alarm system that allows you to simply push a button on your smartphone in order to lock or unlock your car, remote start your car, or locate your car. You can even connect to this service through your smartwatch. This new system uses cloud services ...

next US stock market correction like 90’s Japan Nikkie bubble? 1

Dec

11

2017

Could the next stock market correction / crash be like the 1990’s Japan Nikkie Bubble? A question to ponder, as the stock market as of this writing at the close of 2017 has reaches all-time highs levels for all the major indexes. Could we see a correction so severe and long lasting that it might ...

My first Hawaii vacation.. photos and thoughts

Nov

13

2017

I haven’t done a vacation post in some time (my last one was my Carribean Cruise in late 2013) so this is my first one on my first Hawaiian vacation. I’m heading to Hawaii for a much needed 2017 vacation . I went to two islands. The Big Island (the Island of Hawaii ) and ...

Ultimate spectator guide to Kona Ironman World Championship triathlon 8

Oct

14

2017

So here’s my spectator Guide to watching and enjoying the Ironman Wold Championships live and in-person . This guide will focus on the best spots to watch, when and where to be , recommended camera/video gear to use, and how to enjoy the day and soak in the event. Of course vacationing in Hawaii ...

2017 Andrews AFB Air Show – photos

Sep

18

2017

Just a few photos from this weekend’s Joint Base Andrews Air Show in Washington DC. https://photos.app.goo.gl/2G9HdfNG6KyTlr2R2

code for MySql / MariaDB to trigger / signal external script from database 4

Sep

7

2017

One feature I often wish MySQL / MariaDB (I’ll refer from now to just MariaDB referring to both) had was the ability to trigger or launch an external script or open a socket connection to some external site; on a database event. Perhaps using a stored procedure in other words generate a signal /event to ...

Topics I wish were taught in high school; but wasn’t ..

Sep

7

2017

Having grown up in the US and having gone through the public education system from K to 12 grade in the 90’s , I have a pretty strong opinion about some of BASIC LIFE KNOWLEDGE I SHOULD HAVE BEEN TAUGHT, but wasn’t. Rather as an adult I had to piece together this knowledge through experience. ...