Grandma’s Feather Bed

November 9th, 2009

It was nine feet high and six feet wide and soft as a downy chick. John Denver and the Muppets even sung about it.

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Running with PageHeap Enabled

November 8th, 2009

For the next few days, I am intending to run with PageHeap enabled. I’ve gotten a few crashes that come up as heap corruption, so hopefully enabling PageHeap will help find the root cause.

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Why ‘G’ Spot?

November 7th, 2009

It shocks people on occasion that I titled my site ‘G’ Spot. However, I am a geek and find puns and double meanings interesting and fun.

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Baishia

November 6th, 2009

In the history of my relationships, it has been a slow journey. However,  I have now been with somebody for over a year. To most, she is know as Dianna, but for me she is Baishia.

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Facebook Connect Breaks

November 5th, 2009

Today, when I went to Geni, I was presented with an error about a bad SSL connection. Upon investigating, I discovered this was a Facebook issue.

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My Financial Breakdown

November 4th, 2009

I spread my money all sorts of places. I have the basic savings and checking accounts, but I also own stock and make loans to developing countries.

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Hulu

November 3rd, 2009

I am a fan of Hulu. Hulu is a collaboration between NBC and Fox networks. Most of the networks’ shows are already available online, but Hulu brings them together into one place. Hulu has also done a better job of coming up with some innovative features like integration with social networks, Hulu Desktop, and show recommendations.

Retooling

November 3rd, 2009

I talked a few days ago about some of the security tools I use. After using some of those tools more as well as investigating them, I am going to revise my assessment of them.

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Digitally Signed E-mail

November 1st, 2009

I am currently exploring e-mail certificates again in the wake of Thawte ending the Web of Trust. E-mail certificates are useful for two reasons. They provide for digital signatures and encryption.

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Free Money

October 31st, 2009

My  mom generally regards me as having poor financial management. Whether that is true is in the eye of the beholder. Part of what I have done in getting where I am financially is to take advantage of opportunities to get things for free.

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