Jan 8Enjoy the Sport of FencingNo, I don’t mean chain-link fences or selling stolen property! (Published in the April 1, 2013 edition of the Ocala Pineapple Post) We’re talking about the sport of fencing. Fencing is one of those sports people know of but understand very little about — and often misunderstand. One big misconception…6 min read
Jul 11, 2021Customer Detention CentersI have been a customer for many years now. I’ve been to dentists, doctors, auto repair places, and other fine establishments where I might have to wait in the “customer detention center” for maybe a few minutes to several hours. This is my rant. Too many companies overlook this very…3 min read
Jun 23, 2021Faith in CorningFaith Rodriguez came all the way from Bronx, New York to attend SUNY Corning Community College — about 300 miles. Director of Marketing, Jeff Macharyas, spoke with Faith to learn why she chose to attend SUNY Corning Community College. JM: How did you learn about CCC? FR: I played softball…Community College3 min read
Mar 6, 2021Is Community College a Good Choice? Yes!A community college education is just as valuable as any other — and in some ways — better. Community college offers students a fast start right into their post-secondary education. There’s a lot to get accomplished in that short time and it can be challenging. But, it does prepare students…College2 min read
Dec 30, 2020Updated New Year’s Traditions for 2021PARTY LIKE IT’S 20 … 21 … There are many New Year’s traditions. But, this year is a bit different. Your updated list for the COVID Era — 2020–2021: Beforetime: Carry Around an Empty Suitcase Nowtime: Carry Around Unused Airline Voucher Beforetime: Eat Black Eyed Peas and Collard Greens Nowtime…1 min read
Dec 23, 2020Why Everyone Should Learn Cybersecurity and Computer ForensicsEveryone should learn and become skilled in cybersecurity and computer science technology. It’s not just to get work in cybersecurity, although that is an option, but these skills are vital in any profession today. Why? Because just about every possible career requires the use of computers, software, programs, applications, internet…Cybersecurity5 min read
Sep 26, 2020Ma Barker: Notorious Gangster or Doting Mom?The Barker-Karpis gang of the early 1930s was one of the most notorious collections of villains to plague America during the Age of Gangsters. They were a bunch of criminal misfits, drawn together by friendship, family, and a thirst for easy money. The Barker-Karpis Gang was led by either Alvin…Ma Barker6 min read
Sep 26, 2020The Techettes of 1968By Jeff Macharyas for Clarkson Magazine, Clarkson University. 2018 Friday, October 4, 1957, was a momentous day. Not only did Leave It to Beaver make its broadcast debut, but, at 10:29 p.m. Moscow time, the Soviet Union launched the first artificial satellite into space. …College8 min read
Jul 21, 2020Open Source Articles: Jeff MacharyasFour years ago (August 1, 2016), I submitted an article on open source graphic design tools to opensource.com (supported by Red Hat). Since then, I have submitted 37 articles, that earned 8,148 “Likes!” Thank you. …Open Source6 min read
May 19, 2020Create Easy, Cool Graphic AnimationI needed to create a graphic for a STEM-Health Camp at the community college where I work, Rappahannock Community College, in Virginia. I tried a few static images, but the graphic needed to show three elements of the camp: Arduino coding Robotic prosthetics EKG heart rhythm simulation Here’s how I…Adobe2 min read
