Check engine

Click HERE for today's column, in which we unravel (sort of) the mysteries of the cryptic "Check Engine" light.

Four-handle mugs

Click HERE for today's column. Windows 7 is on the way, which is something to be aware of if you're shopping for a computer.

A piece of Pacific history: The B-25

Click HERE for today's column. We take a look at the B-25 Mitchell, a bomber that has quite a history in the Pacific.

Old dogs, new tricks

Click HERE for today's column, which shows that you're never too old to learn.

The Thirty Years War

Click HERE for today's column, in which I note that the acrimony between Iran and Uncle Sam isn't just a recent thing, but has been simmering for 30 years now. This article looks back to the hostage crisis of 1979-1981.

I scribed a more contemporary look at things on April 13, 2007, which is available here.