Jul 2 2015
Do you remember? Computing in the early nineties? DOS 6.22, QEMM, Windows 3.11? Do you remember the business programs, like WordPerfect, Word for Windows and Lotus, browsers like Internet Explorer and Netscape. Do you remember the more serious programs like Kings Quest and Space Quest? Do you remember the fun our kids had playing Putt-Putt […]
Mar 28 2015
ARGH…… I tried to install the additional instruments and loops for GarageBand on my MacBook after I re-installed OSX. It worked fine at the first install. I chose the option ‘Download later’ in the dialogue screen that pops up after selecting a greyed-out loop and the update was found in App Store. However, whatever options […]
Mar 2 2015
The most famous 17th century Dutch painter is Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) and probably his most well known painting is the Night Watch (de Nachtwacht). It is a large painting of the Militia Company of Captain Frans Banning Cocq, called so because it seemed to be a night scene. After it was cleaned in 1946-1947 […]
Feb 26 2015
Like any other business, commercial aviation has to deal with profit and loss, tight margins, competition, etc. etc. Apart from that, this business need to invest in safety, training and security to prevent high costs as a result from accidents which unfortunately sometimes end up in the loss of (many) lives. It is refreshing to […]
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Jan 17 2016
The Banknotes of Theresienstadt (1943)
1. Introduction. Like in other concentration camps during World War 2, the Nazis, during the latter part of 1942, decided that in the ghetto of Theresienstadt the Jewish inmates should not use normal money for payments but special currency, only valid in the ghetto. In 1944, it was used for the plans the Nazis had […]
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By Tom • Uncategorized • 1 • Tags: bank notes, ghetto, Terezin, Theresienstadt, World War 2, WW2