Six basics of tweet etiquette on Twitter

Twitter is a community of people seeking knowledge. As in any other community, there are guidelines on how to communicate and treat others. Here are some basics related to appreciation, grammar, and information sharing to help you remember if you choose to acknowledge others or communicate with followers on Twitter. Express gratitude If others retweet (RT) something you tweeted, you […]

Experiences with a Tyvek Bivy

We thought Tyvek would be great for making our own bivouac bags. It seems like the ideal material: light, resistant, waterproof and breathable. So we decided to do a basic bivouac for the two of us. We use two sheets of Tyvek to make the equivalent of a top sheet and a bottom sheet. The second step was to place […]

An early look at Google Pixel 2

The Google Pixel created quite a stir when it launched in 2016. The phone was heavily promoted and made famous with an advanced camera. Sales have been flat, but they haven’t posed a real threat to industry titans like Apple’s iPhone and Samsung Galaxy. Some believe that the Pixel sales failed to challenge the bigger gamers due to a design […]

Professional style as a hobbyist

When I started boxing, I had a textbook on fan posture and style; hands up, left hand about six inches from chin, fairly upright stance, and active defense with a focus on “cover and counter” pace. It wasn’t long before my coach took me aside and told me this wasn’t going to work. It made me bring my hands to […]