Author Archives: jay
Postgresql Mac Installation
Just a quick note for Thanksgiving. I’m doing some experimentation and thought, given my frustrations with Sun and Oracle that I’d check out PostgreSQL instead of mysql (my typical DB of choice). Unfortunately, the Mac installer threw some issues, stating: “The … Continue reading
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Processing… Processing
Like most people I’ve been bitten by the “social networks take up all my blogging time” bug. But in reality, I think that’s OK. I once read someone who said SMS is becoming the polite way of conversing, as opposed … Continue reading
Posted in code, visualization
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I love Chrome Cookies
OK, I know it’s been way too long since I’ve posted and this isn’t intended as a heartfelt explanation, merely a reference for those in need. I’ve been hacking up a storm and shoehorning my way around problems and this … Continue reading
Posted in frustration, hacks
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Turing Test for Clouds
One of the ‘trends’ in programming is Monkey Patching which bypasses fixed static types and is used in more dynamic languages. I internalize the technique as; “if it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a … Continue reading
Posted in cloud_computing, technology
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couchdb coming back for more
Not that long ago, JChris pointed out that not only was there a new version of couchdb out but that Janl had released a new version of his OSX package, CouchDBX!! So I knew I needed to find a time … Continue reading
Posted in couchdb
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Where are the filters for Google Reader?
If I can create filters for GMail, to push notes to certain folders or automatically star things, then why can’t I create similar rules for my RSS feeds? RSS has quickly become at least as important to me as email, … Continue reading
Posted in frustration, Google
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Can Android Equal Apple ?
Here’s an idea for any aspiring hacker out there. Find a way to make Android mimic an iPhone when it’s connected. Users will gain the ability to use iTunes to sync music and podcasts (and possibly Apple Apps too if … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, hacks
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Skinned Programming Paradigms
Here’s a free thought for you. How much of people choice in programming languages is really syntax dependent? For example, I dislike Java (I hate it for other reasons) simply because of the verbosity of ‘System.out.println’ and don’t really understand … Continue reading
Posted in code, frustration, inspiration
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Welcome to the White House State of Confusion
I know it’s easy to sit on the sidelines and poke fun at people trying actually do something. And we’ve been given many reasons to respect the technical proficiency of the recent administration’s IT personnel. However, here’s an example of drop down box, … Continue reading
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The Reciprocal World of IT and Business
Working as an Enterprise Architect, you will frequently hear how technology must support a business need. It’s a cliché, yet accurate, reminder that technologists often deploy something that doesn’t best satisfy the problem. Although play and creativity has a place, … Continue reading
Posted in business, enterprise, management
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