Paul's World

If you are looking for a talented, dedicated, and passionate programmer for work in the Raleigh, NC area (or, if telecommuting is OK), please check out my friend, Mark McKenna.

I’m wondering what kind of network and connections could be created if all of the former Banner Blue – Genealogy.com people signed up for LinkedIn.com and added each other to their network?

It’s a good thing my friend, Mark, who’s run an NCAA men’s basketball tournament pool for a long time, isn’t famous like Rick Neuheisel.

I’ve spent a lot of time supporting Family Tree Maker. It’s been the dominant genealogy software for many years. I’m used to people thinking that we were the Microsoft of genealogy (I’ve seen us referred to as the Evil Empire). Genealogy is a very emotional thing. I’ve never had a problem with people who prefer [...]

I’ve used been using Logitech TrackMan at home and work for many years. For some reason, the Trackman Marble+ I use at home was giving me some pain. So, I switched to a Microsoft IntelliMouse. The problem with the mouse was that the rollers constantly get gunked up. So, today, I got tired of it, [...]

New Study Of Teen Years:“A new study says despite all the information available about the dangers of sex and drugs teenagers are no more informed than teens of a generation ago.” As one of the teens of a generation ago and the father of a soon-to-be teen, this study worries me. Not just for my [...]

I had no idea that there were so many Portuguese Festas. Then again, I’m not Portuguese. I’m quickly learning that many of these festivals are to honor the Holy Ghost. My daughter is one of the flower girls for the Junior Queen. Being a queen means you are asked to represent your local society in [...]