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After installing VS 2008 Service Pack 1, I noticed this dialog box… Really? I should go and “download the latest service packs and security updates for this product”. You think so? Like right now? But didn’t I just do that?

Dana Coffey (aka CrazeeGeekChick) has a multi part series on setting up, configuring and creating effective blog posts. Dana’s shared some great insights of her journey back to the blogosphere as she’s just revamped her blog.  Dana’s been a bit of an inspiration for a lot of folks I know, who are getting back into or starting ...

Dana Coffey (aka CrazeeGeekChick) has a multi part series on setting up, configuring and creating effective blog posts. Dana’s shared some great insights of her journey back to the blogosphere as she’s just revamped her blog.  Dana’s been a bit of an inspiration for a lot of folks I know, who are getting back into or ...

On my way to CodeStock I met an interesting fellow at the airport, and had to relay the story (I did add a few posts to twitter.com about it), since it’s one of those stories that end up being on support forums where the techs go to have a good laugh.  As I was sitting at Fox Sports bar having some coffee (it was rather early), I was in ...

Now that we’ve closed on the first annual CodeStock conference of Knoxville, TN, I’ll share my experience as a speaker and attendee.  I am absolutely thrilled that I was asked to present at CodeStock 2008, and just as thrilled to be able to participate in the excellent sessions and open spaces that were available. ...

Here’s some good podcasts that developers should be taking a listen to: Polymorphic Podcast and Pixel8ed by host Craig Shoemaker: Craig’s a great host who thoroughly and rigorously questions his guests on the latest technologies. ALT.NET Podcast by host Mike Moore: This is a no frills podcast that gets right down to the topic at ...

How old were you when you first started programming? Adolescent. Possibly 12-13, I got a hold of a TRS-80 (that belonged to my brother in law) and an Apple IIe and wrote Applesoft BASIC & BASIC level 1 programs for fun. How did you get started in programming? I so enjoyed the creative process involved in making what were, ...

I’ve been interviewed by Chris Williams over at www.blogusmaximus.net and you can see the Q&A here.

I just thought this was cute, geeky humor. Image taken from here:

Yes, those people, the ones who have had a substantial impact on my career, and on life in general.  Andy, Dani, Peter and other have shared their thoughts, and now it's time I do the same. The folks: Of course the majority of working persons will claim that their parents had a substantial effect on their careers, but the ...