Here is a great new feature for iis 7.5. A new Module called Application Warm-up. It allows you to specify a url to be launched after an iis-refresh or the application pool recycles. It basically launches the site prior to the first request hitting the server. This is great for a number of reasons. If you have an application that is …
Here is a great look into the Y combinator. It walks you through their program. Paul has a great record for start-ups. http://ycombinator.com/atyc.html
Ran a 5K run today in the rain. It was for a great cause, West side Christian School. www.run4reading.com. I came in 2nd overall. 21 Min 56 Seconds. Not too bad for not training. Thank you for all the helpers and sponsors.
I have had an AOL AIM instant message account for a long time (jimiz12 – IM me if you like). Just recently in the last 4 days, I started to get text messages on my Cell Phone from AIM. I thought that was interesting because I don’t remember every giving AOL / AIM my cell phone number. If I remember properly …
I am excited, the weather has got a bit colder and today ND football starts. Not only that the EPL (english soccer) has been playing for the last 3 weeks and it has been great. Saturday morning means getting excited about all the games going on. So with all the great technology we have I still can’t watch a sporting event …
I seem to use google reader more and more. Instead of going directly to a site I end up reading the post in GR (google Reader). Some of the major sites I follow Lifehacker.com switched.com digg.com (not so great any more) techcrunch.com makeuseof.com engadget.com gizmodo.com blogmaverick.com It does not seem like I open the sites that much any more. Twitter is …
I have recently purchased a road bike. I have been looking for an alternative to running. Not that I don’t enjoy running but when you run 5 miles or greater after a while it gets repetitive. I attempted to use my mountain bike and do some miles on the road but it was not working too well. After some research I …
http://wwj.cbslocal.com/2010/07/08/dangers-of-free-public-wifi/ If this article is news to you, please take the time to learn how to be secure. If the idea of doing more work to be secure scares you then please take the time to do a few minor things. Understand that when using public wifi (anywhere you don’t know who’s wi-fi network you are using) do not do anything …
I have been watching a lot of soccer. My Tivo has been working overtime. Because the games are during the hours I work, I’ve been watching them in the evening. It was good to have a break today from watching games. I am disappointed to see the US out of the tourney. We did well to make it to the second …
As an avid soccer fan this has been a great world cup so far. Lots of goals, lots of action and news. So far I have seen great play, fantastic failures, bad ref’s, and great goals. 6/23/2010 USA vs Algeria 10:00 AM EST. Can we make it to the 2nd round. We need a win. Thanks to ESPN3 and a few …
It looks like apple is shipping / delivering the iPhone 4 before June 24th. Maybe this is a good faith gesture for all the issues that surrounded the pre-order of the iPhone 4. No matter what the cause or the reason, this is great to see a company hit a deadline and also come in early.
It is amazing how reliant you get on internet access. Over the weekend a few things happened with our family and the need to communicate and send messages. I realized that I have become dependent on being able to either just pick up a phone or have some type of communication. Because of the location where we were the cell signal …
As a huge soccer fan, I can’t wait for the Cup to start. For all those in Grand Rapids area, I’ll see you at some of the local places for the games. Here is a good schedule. http://worldcupgr.com/sa_2010
I was reading my twitter feeds and ran across a post from an individual at rackspace that was responding to an interview of why they liked working there. (NOT for the money) He referenced this great video regarding Motivation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6XAPnuFjJc&feature=player_embedded#! It is interesting that Money only motivates so far. I have found that in the tech industry this is true. People …
Lifehacker had a great article on tools / ways to help friends with tech support. I realized when reading this that I do most of the things they suggest but also have more tools. Just thought it was a good post to share. http://lifehacker.com/5529299/how-to-troubleshoot-your-friends-computers-from-far-away