Introduction Cryptography is a way to ensure your information is kept secure from prying eyes. Cryptography ranges from weak to unbreakable with varying amounts of effort required. Examples of a weak codes is a simple substitution cipher where letters and numbers are replaced one for one with others. At the other end of the spectrum […]

Introduction There are many ways to organize digital media files. I propose a standardized method to improve the ease of sharing public domain files. Classification Schemes Librarians, curators, doctors, reporters, biologists, engineers and many others are often faced with classifying and storing various forms of information and physical objects. Most disciplines have created their own […]

Lentils with Indian spices, mushrooms, peppers, garlic and onions in a tomato sauce.

Overview I really like background music when I’m working in the office, at home or driving. I hate the commercials and announcers that won’t shut up and just play music on the radio. I had a Sirius satellite radio for 3 years and generally liked it. I did not like the channels that have commercials […]

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USER REVIEW PRS-505 Displaying Top Menu Summary The Sony ebook portable reader systems PRS-505 (obsolete) and Reader Touch System PRS-650 are good products for reading traditional text intensive books.  Anyone who requires color, scientific .pdf books, or likes to read comics should consider another product. Rating 7/10    Strengths A comfortably sized reader that can hold […]

A guide to baking bread at home for a novice. Recommends making your own bread in an automatic bread machine. Discusses practical details for mixing the dough, leavening with yeast, baking, storage and cutting of a fresh loaf of bread.

Detailed instructions on how to make whole wheat bread in a bread machine. 60% whole wheat is approximately the limit for high rising yeast bread. The whole wheat gives a very nice flavour to this healthy inexpensive bread that is perfect for sandwiches.

Detailed instructions on how to make whole wheat baguettes in a “T-fal home bread baguette” machine. 60% whole wheat is approximately the limit for high rising yeast bread. The whole wheat gives a very nice flavour to these healthy inexpensive baguettes that are perfect for sandwiches.