We have just launched a new site at work today. www.omnova.com. The interesting part of this launch is the use of a new server application called Macromedia Flex. You can get to the application part of this site by going to www.omnova.com/designcenter. The Flex application allows for a rich internet user interface to be generated through remote data access points. We …
I have been trying to get a copy / beta of Microsofts new command shell – Monad. It is in the beta stage and you should be able to access it like any other beta software from beta.microsoft.com. However, unlike other software that I have used, this seems to be one of the most popular beta’s they have launched. I have …
Well take all the above items and mix them up and you have what I have been up to. I have been coding a lot more lately, trying to get a new version of iisreporter out and also working on some custom dev software for a friend. Work has been very stressful. We have a lot going on and a few …
I am currently reading a Carl Hiaasen book called “Sick Puppy”. I was turned onto this author from a friend at work. He knew I like the Jimmy Buffett style books and recommend Carl. So far I have read 2 other books. “Skinny Dip” and “Strip Tease”. I really enjoy his style and writing. From what I can tell all of …
Well I have been extremely busy at work and other personal issues. I have finally realized it is nice to take a break from the tech world and just relax. I have been reading a lot and also playing with my daughter. It is amazing how relaxing just putting a puzzel together can be. I have also been training hard for …
Here we go. Not only is there a battle for the best search engine, mapping software, free email, toolbar, and custom portal. We now have a battle for the best earth imaging program. Google has recently added overlay (hybrid) sites to show sat pictures and roads (http://maps.google.com) and now we have Microsoft playing in the mapping / sat images game. Not …
Once again I am helping out some friends with removing spyware. I hate spyware with a passion. I have my collection of tools though, that help me through it. 1. AdAware – Lavasoft.com 2. Spybot – Search & destroy 3. Microsoft Anti-Spyware – Beta 4. Hijack this – I typically run adaware first, then install MS to get real time monitoring. …
One of the individuals I work with recommend I read Carl Hiaasen. I had not heard of him before. But, I was told his books are somewhat like Jimmy Buffett books and very enjoyable to read. The kind where you get lost in both the story and the characters. Well this book hit that mark. It was a hard to stop …
Well I have been extremely busy at work, so my posts have been a bit out of sync. I would like to get another pod cast out. I have a lot of material. I keep an ongoing journal of things I want to research, test, and write about. I can use a lot of that information to fill both a podcast …
I am currently in training for the Chicago Marathon (www.chicagomarathon.com) So far my training is going well. I have put in a lot of miles this week (28 miles) . I finally did some distance this weekend 11 miles. I am excited to really get some long runs in. I was not tired but did have some times during the run, …
Well Adam Curry finaly released the castblaster beta. You can download it here (http://www.castblaster.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5) One thing I noticed about this beta is that they are asking for $50 bucks for a license key. I’m not against purchasing software but, paying for a beta is a bit over the edge. I understand that castblaster may be worth it but I can’t possibly …
It is summer and I read a lot during this time of the year. I often slide between some technical book (currently reading extreme hacking) and fun books. The book I just finished was “Odd Thomas” by Dean Koontz. I have read a few of his books and they are always entertaining. YOu can find out more here http://www.randomhouse.com/bantamdell/koontz/ot_book.html Very good …
This week I have been able to see and test a lot of new programs. 1. google earth (earth.google.com) Essentially it is keyhole (a program google purchased) on crack. They added all the great features of google maps to this sat image program. If you have not tried it, go download. It’s free. 2. Google Video player. I had heard about …
Well I have many ideas on how to update and modify the IIS reporter application I have written. I have finally got VS2005 up and running on my machine and will try to migrate IIS reporter over to 2.0. I have a few releases I need to get up to the source server. I also have a web service version that …
For those who know me, I am in the middle of training for a Marathon. The Chicago Marathong (LINK) is October 9, 2005. I am excited and also a bit afraid of running 26 miles. I have put in my first few weeks of training, this last weekend I got a 6 and an 8 mile run in. So if you …