'OZ' - The 'Other' Side of the Rainbow

'OZ' - The 'Other' Side of the Rainbow

Welcome to 'OZ' - The 'Other' Side of the Rainbow!! Posting is at 10AM, Noon and 2PM CST daily. Up to 12 days of posts on the main page. The archives have more. You can forward posts by clicking on the envelope at the bottom of the post. Enjoy your stay! *** If you need to contact me, or have a copyright issue, please use the "Contact The Wizard" form on the left side of 'OZ'. Original source and author is cited and credited in each post where possible. ***

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Robots from Japan

Japan has been a pioneer in the field of robotics, contributing significantly to both research and development as well as practical applic...

Origins: The Teddy Bear

The teddy bear has a fascinating origin tied to a unique historical event involving an American president, a hunting trip, and a clever ma...

The 411 - The Birds

Birds are indeed descendants of dinosaurs. This theory is widely supported by evidence from paleontology and genetics, and it has transfor...

Monday, November 25, 2024

Why is vitamin B12 so dangerous?

Vitamin B12 is not inherently dangerous. In fact, it's an essential vitamin that plays a crucial role in various bodily functions. Vitam...

Baking Soda Can Be a Powerful Cleanser—But You Should Never Use It Here

Baking soda is a versatile household item that can be used for various purposes, including cleaning. However, there are certain areas or i...

Only 20% of People Can Wiggle This Body Part

Your three auricular muscles are associated with your outer ear. These body parts would have helped evolutionary ancestors pivot their ear...

R.I.P. Chuck Woolery (1941 - 2024)

Chuck Woolery, the affable, smooth-talking game show host of Wheel of Fortune, Love Connection and Scrabble who later became a right-wing ...

Sunday, November 24, 2024

Using Facebook Messenger but not Facebook

Facebook Messenger is a messaging app owned by Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook Inc. To use Facebook Messenger, you typically ne...

"Change" my mind...

Canada had transitioned from using one- and two-dollar bills to one- and two-dollar coins known as the "loonie" and "toonie...

Lola

"Lola" is a popular name that has been referenced in various songs across different genres. Here are some notable songs that fea...

Saturday, November 23, 2024

The Steam Deck and its effect on Linux

The Steam Deck is a handheld gaming device from Valve Corporation that's designed to run PC games via the Linux-based SteamOS. Here are ...

You are trapped 100ft underwater. You have an oxygen tank with 10 minutes worth of air. The problem is, it is stuck in the ground so you cannot swim with it. How do you survive?

Until help arrives... Assess the Situation : Stay calm and assess your surroundings and available resources. Understand the depth, terrain,...

What Those Numbers on Your Glasses Mean (And Why You Should Check Them)

The numbers on eyeglasses that pertain to the size of various parts of the glasses are usually associated with the frame dimensions. These...

Friday, November 22, 2024

Don't steralize your refillable water containers?

Failing to properly clean and sterilize refillable water bottles, particularly 5-gallon water containers, can pose health risks due to the...

How popular is the Google Search engine anyway?

Google is by far the most popular search engine globally, and its popularity is immense. Google Search has maintained a dominant position ...

Q & A: Cuz it's mine...

Q: Why can you lick your own fingers, no issues but licking someone else's fingers can cause the dry heaves? A: The difference likely co...

WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux)

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a compatibility layer for running a Linux distribution natively on Windows. It allows users to run a fu...

Thursday, November 21, 2024

The 411 - The most evil company in the world

It's important to recognize that labeling a company as the "most evil" is highly subjective and can be influenced by persona...

Linux hosted websites

Linux is a dominant operating system in the server market, especially for web servers. However, the exact percentage of websites running on ...

Who contributes to Linux?

Numerous large companies actively contribute to the Linux kernel and related open-source projects. These contributions can encompass code ...

20 Quotes by Famous people

Here are 20 inspiring quotes by famous people: Albert Einstein : "Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limi...

Origins: "And the stockings were hung..."

The line “and the stockings were hung” originates from the famous 19th-century poem A Visit from St. Nicholas (commonly known as The Nigh...

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

You are using Linux!

Numerous companies utilize Linux for their order kiosks and menu panels. However, specific information about every company using Linux for...

Linus Torvalds (Founder of Linux)

Linus Torvalds, the creator of the Linux kernel and a prominent figure in the open-source community, is employed by the Linux Foundation. ...

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About The Wizard

The Wizard of 'OZ': Saskatoon, SK, Canada; I (he/him) was born September 12, 1962 in St. Boniface, MB Canada. I live in Saskatoon, SK. I have one child, a son, of whom I am incredibly proud. I attended Royal school in Charleswood and after a couple of years at St. Paul's High School, I graduated from Shaftesbury High. I attended Red River Community College in Winnipeg and received a certificate in Business Administration, with a Major in Marketing and Management. I attended the University of Manitoba, earning multiple certifications in LAN Administration and industry credentials from Novell, (CNA); Microsoft, (MCP); and CompTia, (A+). February 25, 2002 was an important turning point in my life and I was re-born.

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