Milt Reynolds: Thinking Out Loud

HTML/CSS Publisher? HTML/CSS Publisher? I'm a geek. I'm not certifiable, I don't make money at it, I couldn't hack into my mother's Facebook page no matter how many FBI agents were after me. But I am a geek , at least in spirit. I know this because I just finished a week-long project that could have probably been accomplished by a non-geek in about 2.5 hours. Why did it take me so long? Because I didn't use Microsoft Publisher. I didn't use Microsoft Word. I didn't even use OpenOffice. I used HTML and CSS . In hopes that I connect heart-to-heart with other wanna-be geeks , here's my story: Project Goal: Create a 72-page, pocket-sized field book, with formatted pages that include graphics. Easy, right? Fire up any standard word processing or desktop publisher, spend an hour and a half entering content, and perhaps another half hour to format and tweak page sizes and sections, another 30 minutes to print and staple together, and t

The Healthy Wonders of Water I've always known how important water is for health. This article explains eight practical, essential effects of drinking water. The very first self-help response to any problem, physical or emotional, should be: "I need a tall glass of cold water!" Here are the highlights, but you can read the entire article here: The Healthy Wonders of Water . Stay Slimmer With Water Trying to lose weight? Water revs up metabolism and helps you feel full. Replace calorie-laden beverages with water, and drink a glass before meals to help you feel fuller. Drinking more water also helps amp up metabolism - especially if your glass is icy cold. Your body must work to warm the water up, burning a few extra calories in the process. Water Boosts Your Energy If you’re feeling drained and depleted, get a pick-me-up with water . Dehydration makes you feel fatigued. Water helps the blood transport oxygen and other essential nutrients to your cells. If you’