The weather has been so cold lately that getting out has not been fun. Normally, one could go out to a restaurant over the weekend or go watching a movie, but this cold has made it hard to want to leave the warm indoors.
This has also taken a toll on other fun activities. On the plus side, it has allowed me to stay home and play some guitar and get some recording done. I was actually able to record some stuff during the day with the amp mic'd instead of being DI'd.
Fun stuff, really. I wonder how cold is it in the bahamas right now. Or the other tropical places. I wonder if many people go this time of year. Maybe holidays but beginning of the year sounds a little hard since most work place would be eager to get to start working. To make money.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
Heavy Music
Been looking at how to play some thrash/power metal styles. Been playing guitar for a while without focusing on any particular genre. Now been wanting to play heavy and realizing that I dont' really know how to play heavy aside from getting the heavy sounding equipment. Sure the guitar sounds like it but the playing does not. So in attempting to learn a little more, been searching proper playing styles. Want to focus more on thrash and power metal. A cool band playing pretty power metal is Skillet.
Skillet has been around for a while and only improving. Check it out http://www.skillet.com/enter.php.
Skillet has been around for a while and only improving. Check it out http://www.skillet.com/enter.php.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Another day in paradise.
It's a beautiful day. It's a shame it has to be spent working on some random project. Beautiful day regardless.
Some of us are working form home. Others have to work from the office. With each passing day the number of fellow employees grows smaller. The smiles on the faces turn more political and the words more charged.
Fun Times. Really!
Some of us are working form home. Others have to work from the office. With each passing day the number of fellow employees grows smaller. The smiles on the faces turn more political and the words more charged.
Fun Times. Really!
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
What a day!
No, there is no need to start singing What a Feeling!
The day is just moving slowly. The oracle issues just don't stop. Somebody should tell oracle to move into the current century with the products.
On the other hand, the good news is that it's not raining. It's cold but not raining. Cold is still but rain is not as enjoyable. Mostly, because running to and from the car to buildings gets you a little wet. If working from home, the rain is actually quite enjoyable.
To quote a whole country: Ciao!
The day is just moving slowly. The oracle issues just don't stop. Somebody should tell oracle to move into the current century with the products.
On the other hand, the good news is that it's not raining. It's cold but not raining. Cold is still but rain is not as enjoyable. Mostly, because running to and from the car to buildings gets you a little wet. If working from home, the rain is actually quite enjoyable.
To quote a whole country: Ciao!
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
SQL Server vs. Oracle
So we wrote some pretty involved code for a project. It was using SQL Server 2000. There was all kinds of .NET controls that use the SQLDataSource component. All of a sudden at the last minute the requirement was changed to use Oracle 9.2. Now you would think simply changing the connection string would good to set all things pointing to Oracle.
Well! You'd be wrong!
The SQLDataSource component need to be specifically told the client type is Sql.OracleClient and it won't just read the correct configuration from the config file.
So all the code needs to re-examined. All test cases need to re-run.
Not to mention all schemas need to be regenerated in Oracle. And of course, Oracle doesn't do anything the easy or nice way. So that'll be who knows how long spent trying to fix this.
SQL Server 2000/5 have it so much better. Any thougths?
Well! You'd be wrong!
The SQLDataSource component need to be specifically told the client type is Sql.OracleClient and it won't just read the correct configuration from the config file.
So all the code needs to re-examined. All test cases need to re-run.
Not to mention all schemas need to be regenerated in Oracle. And of course, Oracle doesn't do anything the easy or nice way. So that'll be who knows how long spent trying to fix this.
SQL Server 2000/5 have it so much better. Any thougths?
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Monday, May 28, 2007
Franchitti Wins Rain-Shortened Indy 500 - Forbes.com
Of all the people, the winner was Dario Franchitti?
What an Indy500! Nothing wrong with Dario Franchitti winning. Was just not rooting for him. I was personally hoping for Danica to cross the final yard. If not her then Kanaan. But, oh well. Danica raced well. So did Kanaan. Kanaan raced good enough to where he could've only been beaten by a better strategy. He had skill, faster car, better car, and a good strategy. But then the last pit stop, and then the little loss of control incident left him pretty far behind. He could've caught given enough time. Danica's pit crew was a little slower but she could've still had a shot if the rain hadn't come down when it did. Dario took a real big risk and I guess it paid off.
Good race for Davey Hamilton placing in the top 10 while restarting his career.
Oh well, there's always next year!
Franchitti Wins Rain-Shortened Indy 500 - Forbes.com
What an Indy500! Nothing wrong with Dario Franchitti winning. Was just not rooting for him. I was personally hoping for Danica to cross the final yard. If not her then Kanaan. But, oh well. Danica raced well. So did Kanaan. Kanaan raced good enough to where he could've only been beaten by a better strategy. He had skill, faster car, better car, and a good strategy. But then the last pit stop, and then the little loss of control incident left him pretty far behind. He could've caught given enough time. Danica's pit crew was a little slower but she could've still had a shot if the rain hadn't come down when it did. Dario took a real big risk and I guess it paid off.
Good race for Davey Hamilton placing in the top 10 while restarting his career.
Oh well, there's always next year!
Franchitti Wins Rain-Shortened Indy 500 - Forbes.com
Monday, March 26, 2007
Monday, August 14, 2006
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Fast Enough?
So I went for an oil change. 4000 miles overdue, inspection expired and check engine light on. I do take care of the car.
Anyway, Valvoline staff did all the work in less than ten minutes. I was out of there in less than 10 minutes. That was impressive!
But is that fast enough? :)
Of course, that's fast enough! :)
Anyway, Valvoline staff did all the work in less than ten minutes. I was out of there in less than 10 minutes. That was impressive!
But is that fast enough? :)
Of course, that's fast enough! :)
Monday, May 15, 2006
Taste of Addison
The Taste of Addison this week was a blast. It was fun. Good amount of Shiner and them Texas girls. Live band. The Go Gos. Apparently they were big in the 80s.
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Bush Would Veto Any Bill Halting Dubai Port Deal - New York Times
Bush Would Veto Any Bill Halting Dubai Port Deal - New York Times: "WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 � President Bush, trying to put down a rapidly escalating rebellion among leaders of his own party, said Tuesday that he would veto any legislation blocking a deal for a state-owned company in Dubai to take over the management of port terminals in New York, Miami, Baltimore and other major American cities. "
Is the president going Independent? Do we got a turn-coat in the making?
First with the wiretapping and "rebuking" both party leaders for questioning his motives/moves and now with the deal.
Left Red-Faced By the Flying Tomato
Left Red-Faced By the Flying Tomato
The Flying Tomato is what snowboarder Shaun White calls himself. He resembles the mystifyingly unfunny Carrot Top, but without the big arms. (Carrot Top has guns like Smith & Wesson.) Don't get me wrong, the kid is cute, and I'm sure if anybody in the world over the age of 25 had any clue what the halfpipe is, or what these people are trying to prove, he could break through. But if you tell me America's biggest star so far is the Flying Tomato, I'll tell you that's great -- if this is a Burger King commercial. If not, we're in a pickle.
A little harsh on The Flying Tomato!
Saturday, February 11, 2006
Saudi Cleric Demands Trial Over Drawings - Yahoo! News
Saudi Cleric Demands Trial Over Drawings - Yahoo! News: "So far, eleven people have been killed in the protests � all during three days of riots this week in Afghanistan. A 12th person died in Nairobi Friday when he was hit by an ambulance rushing away a wounded person."
Oh, the humanity! One man died to rush another wounded to the hospital?
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Four die in fresh cartoon protests
Four die in fresh cartoon protests
KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan police shot dead four people protesting on Tuesday against cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad that have unleashed waves of rage and soul-searching across the Muslim world and Europe.
Tens of thousands of Muslims demonstrated in the Middle East, Asia and Africa over the drawings, first published in Denmark, then Norway and then several other European countries. Some Muslim leaders urged restraint.
In Iran, locked in a nuclear stand-off with the West, a crowd pelted the Danish embassy with petrol bombs and stones for a second day. Protesters hurled a petrol bomb and broke windows at Norway's mission.
The 12 cartoonists whose work touched off the firestorm were reported to be in hiding, frightened, and under police guard. Iran's best-selling newspaper launched a competition to find the best Holocaust cartoon.
When people must do what they think they must do.
"Maid in Japan" cafes treat geeks like lords - Yahoo! News
"Maid in Japan" cafes treat geeks like lords - Yahoo! News
TOKYO (Reuters) - "Welcome home, Master," says the maid as she bows deeply, hands clasped in front of a starched pinafore worn over a short pink dress.
This maid serves not some aristocrat but a string of pop-culture-mad customers at a "Maid Cafe" in Tokyo's Akihabara district, long known as a Mecca for electronics buffs but now also the center of the capital's "nerd culture."
"When they address you as 'Master', the feeling you get is like a high," says Koji Abei, a 20-year-old student having coffee with a friend at the Royal Milk Cafe and Aromacare.
"I've never felt that way before."
Pretty Interesting. :)
Saturday, January 28, 2006
Libya to allow independent media - Yahoo! News
Libya to allow independent media - Yahoo! News: "TRIPOLI (AFP) - Libya said it is heading toward allowing private newspapers, radio and television news in what has been a state-controlled media environment for more than 30 years."
Cool!
Thursday, January 26, 2006
Venezuelan VP to McCain: 'Go to Hell'
Venezuelan VP to McCain: 'Go to Hell' - Yahoo! News: "'It looks like they have nothing else to do in the United States,' Rangel said, adding that the Americans have 'so many problems, 40 million poor people, 30 million drug users, and an American senator is paying attention to us. He can go to hell.'"
Well, everyone has a right to be pissed, I guess! :)
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