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Techman Tim explains what a hard drive really is… and why it is important to know what it is! Q: What is a hard dive? A: If we look at the dictionary definition a hard drive is: “a data storage device used for storing and retrieving digital information”. Well, now we get the basic idea of what a hard drive is supposed to do, but what exactly is a “digital storage device”? Let’s break it down a little further. To do that […]

This week’s question: Ariel asks “Moiré, did you go on spring break? I did, and I had a great time on a cruise!” Moiré’s answer: Ariel, Ariel, Ariel – thank you for the question. I’m exceedingly pleased that you managed to come back alive from your cruise experience. I don’t have ‘sea legs’ at all. I once had to wade a mud puddle and thought I’d surely drown! These pretty paws shall remain on dry land I assure you. It would be […]

AN OPEN LETTER FROM A KITTY TO A CERTAIN GROUNDHOG: Dearest Phil, While I appreciate your efforts through the years it appears you have, once again, let us down. Spring has yet to come and snow is in the forecast. It is with regret that I, on behalf of the citizens of our grand country, ask you to step aside from your duties.  It is time that you let a more intellectual, stealthy, and agile creature take the reigns of […]

This week’s question: Thayer asks, “Moire, what is your biggest pet peeve?” Moire’s answer: Ah, I see what you did there… PET peeve?!  Very clever, Thayer!  Thanks for your question.  I have a fair amount of pet peeves, which should surprise no one given my always sunny disposition.  Several days ago, for example, I was cruising around town with my chauffeur, Justin, when we went to the bank to deposit my weekly kitty stipend.  (Thanks to my union rep I’m finally getting fair pay!) Thinking it […]

This week’s question: June asks, “Moire, how the heck do we pronounce your name?” Moire’s answer: Thanks for your question, June.   (What a lovely name you have, by the way.)  I do get asked regularly the correct pronunciation of my name.  It is, sadly, not an easy name to say at first but it does roll off the tongue with some simple coaching.  The easiest way to think of MOIRE is “MORE” and “EH?”.  While this doesn’t capture the subtleties of the correct […]

This week’s question: Pat from Ottumwa asks, “I need a new computer for my home.  I would like to consider an IPad but my husband wants a laptop.  He feels he will have problems without having actual keys to use.  I’ve suggested getting a keypad to use with the IPad but he doesn’t want to have them both sitting in his lap.  What should we get?” Moire’s answer: My dearest Pat, thank you for your email!  I’m sorry I was on holiday at […]

This week’s question: Tara asks “Moire, do you think the new iPad mini is all it is cracked up to be?” Moire’s answer: Another great question from one of my readers!  Tara, thank you for emailing me.  I do love the iPad mini.  This might surprise many of you that remember my rants about the Apple Store and how non-kitty friendly it was.  I admit, I was skeptical of the need for another Apple product, but I was fully convinced when I […]

This week’s question: Patsy asks, “Moire, do you have a special Valentine?” Moire’s answer: Patsy, thanks for your question.  I dare say that I am a gentleman who rarely kisses and tells.  I do enjoy the gentler sex, however I must tell you I’ve been keeping a low profile lately.  My popularity has been sky rocketing in the last year and frankly, I have to fight off those desperate female felines.  It isn’t easy being such a handsome, robust, and intelligent specimen. […]

This week’s question: Bonnie asks:  Is Moire adjusting well to his new home?  I bet he loves all those windows. Moire’s answer: Bonnie, thanks for posting this question on our facebook page.  Facebook is the cat’s meow!  I am adjusting just purrrrfectly to my new surroundings.  I not only enjoy sitting in the window sills but also at the top of the stairway.  From there I can survey my property and make sure all of these humans are working efficiently! I also have […]

This week’s question: Martin asks “Do you ever make public appearances outside the MPA store?” Moire’s answer: Hello Martin!  Thank you for the question.  If you are asking “Do I roam the streets like a typical tom cat?” The answer is NO.  I have no time for such foolishness!  However, if you are asking “Do you have an agent, and do you do paid public appearances including, but not limited to; product launches, club openings, endorsements?”  The answer is YES! My agent tells me […]