Admin note

My upcoming travel schedule may prevent me from posting my weekly link on SaipanBlog.com, so you'll have to go directly to the Opinion page at the Saipan Tribune on Fridays to find my column.

Home-grown computer upgrade

Trying to stretch those computer dollars in these tough economic times? Me, too.

I got brave and upgraded the hard drive in my favorite ThinkPad computer. If you're contemplating a similar project, here's how I did it, in 10 easy steps.

Somebody Else

Who will save the Commonwealth? Somebody Else, of course.