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Halloween Legends Online

This time of year, urban legends flurry around the Internet and find their way into your inbox. From the suicide victim that was mistaken for a Halloween decoration to children being poisoned by Halloween candy, there are plenty of strange stories circulating. See if you can figure out which story is true and which story was created to give us the spooks. You might be surprised by the truth. You’ll find the answers at the end of the article. Just a warning, like all urban legends, these stories, whether true or false are spread because of their ability to shock … Continue reading →

Computing Review: October 22nd Through November 4th

We have two weeks to cover in today’s review. There have been some pretty interesting stuff going on in the world of technology, such as Time Magazine announcing the invention of the year and the release of the Leopard OS X operating system. If you missed any of the articles in the past week, or just want a quick review, please read below. You’ll find all of the links you need to read the full articles. October 22nd Computing Review: October 15th Through October 21st October 24th Latest Leopard News October 26th Halloween Legends Online October 29th Leopard Reviews October … Continue reading →

Vampire Electronics

Did you know that there may be several small vampires around sucking up your power? Up to five percent of your energy is getting drawn through your outlets without your real consent or awareness. Although I’ve spoken about these vampires before in the Frugal Living Blog, I thought it was appropriate to mention them again here in the Computing blog for three reasons. One is that it is Halloween today, and talking about any sort of vampire gives in to the spirit (pun intended) of the holiday; two, most of these vampires have a lot to do with computing and … Continue reading →

More Seasonal New York: The Great Jack ’O Lantern Blaze

Nestled in the Hudson Valley, Croton-on-Hudson is rich with New York State History and is home to fantastic scenery, quaint shops and one Van Cortlandt Manor. The Van Cortlandts were a very prominent family in the area, and if you live here, the name is as common as Carnegie or Rockefeller. The manor has been turned into a living history museum and is worth the visit even if you’re not here around Halloween. However, if you’re here in October, the Great Jack ‘O Lantern Blaze is a can’t miss family activity. If you think that you and yours are pumpkin … Continue reading →