The Changing Face of Search (Part 1)

Recently, I wrote a post reviewing Newton running shoes. It wasn’t Pulitzer worthy and was simply to share what I thought might be beneficial information with other runners. I’ve largely ignored this blog for awhile as I’ve worked on a bevy of other internet projects, but I’ve been thinking about writing for the internet a [...] . . . → Read More: The Changing Face of Search (Part 1)

Asics Gel Hyper Speed 3 Review

A couple days ago, I wrote a favorable review of the Newton Stability Racers. About the same time as I bought the Newtons, I also bought a pair of Asics Gel Hyper 3′s. I haven’t logged near as many miles on the Asics, but I like them almost as much as I like the Newtons [...] . . . → Read More: Asics Gel Hyper Speed 3 Review

Snollygoster

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, Snollygoster originated as a combination of two German words: schnelle geister, meaning “quick spirits”.
The schnelle geister was meant to be a ghastly, monstrous ghost of sorts who scared children. It gradually evolved in early US history to mean a giant bird that may grab children.
Somehow it morphed over [...] . . . → Read More: Snollygoster

Text Speed App or Text Speed Tester

So, we were contemplating creating/developing a text speed testing application. LG has been sponsoring a “Fastest Texter” contest for a couple years now. The LG contest appears to be gaining traction and every recent study concludes that text messaging is becoming one of the preferred means of communicating.
Initially, I thought such an application surely already [...] . . . → Read More: Text Speed App or Text Speed Tester

Newton Running Shoe Review

Everyone loves new gadgets. I’ve read several times about how the yellow Spira shoes were banned from the Boston Marathon (internal springs), but it was another yellow shoe that caught my eye (and my wallet). After looking carefully at the shiny yellow Newton Men’s Stability Racer, I decided to purchase a pair ($150) and try [...] . . . → Read More: Newton Running Shoe Review

Text File to String VB Function

Here is a quick little VB/VBA function to turn text files (or html files or xml files) into string variables.
Text File to String Variable Function (xml file to string variable, html file to string variable)
There are numerous Internet Programming situations where large pieces of text need to be populated with variable values. On other occasions [...] . . . → Read More: Text File to String VB Function

Iterating over a Directory with a Dir Loop (Loop Through Directory) VB

VBA is potentially the greatest desktop ‘hammer’ you have at your disposal. You can pop open any Office application, hit ALT+F11 and be writing code before Visual Studio will even be open on most machines.
For doing ad hoc work around the office, VBA allows you to do things that applications alone simply aren’t powerful enough [...] . . . → Read More: Iterating over a Directory with a Dir Loop (Loop Through Directory) VB

Microsoft Revenue Falling for First Time Ever

This can’t be a good thing. Microsoft just announced that quarterly revenue fell from the previous year for the first time ever. Keep in mind that Microsoft has been around for 23 years as a public company.
This could be the beginning of the end. Premature to say that? Of course, but – although I love [...] . . . → Read More: Microsoft Revenue Falling for First Time Ever

Usain Bolt Video – Unbelievable Display of Athleticism

Okay – quickly – had to post this and some thoughts I’m struggling with…..
Until I witnessed the video below, I thought Michael Phelps was the most incredible athlete of these Olympics. Then, Usain Bolt broke the World Record for the 100 Meters while LETTING up toward the end? As a former sprinter, I have a [...] . . . → Read More: Usain Bolt Video – Unbelievable Display of Athleticism

GoDaddy Hijacked My Domain! GoDaddy Search Steals Domains

Well, hindsight is 20/20. I debated filing a complaint with ICANN, but I’ve got enough headaches already. In retrospect, the story is somewhat amusing. I hope this post helps at least one other person.
Here’s the story: it’s July 5th and I’m at a pool party with a bunch of people. Now I own a BUNCH [...] . . . → Read More: GoDaddy Hijacked My Domain! GoDaddy Search Steals Domains

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