Category Archives: Misc

OpenOffice Ready For Prime Time?

I have been using the latest builds of OpenOffice as they have become available over the past 9 months or so. I have to admit I am quite impressed with how mature this product has become. I would have to … Continue reading

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Southern Hospitality after Katrina

My friend Big Joe Duke showed off a bit of good old fashioned southern hospitality to the New Jersey Power guys yesterday. If you ever get the chance to check out Joe’s ribs, you must. They are unbelievable (plus he … Continue reading

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Hurricane Aftermath

Things are getting back to normal here in Mobile. My house has power and internet so I feel whole again. Gas is hard to get (not because there is a shortage, but because everyone is trying to fill up everything … Continue reading

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Hurricane Katrina Cometh

But lucky for us and unlucky for New Orleans, it looks like we will be spared some of the brunt of the hurricane. Once it hits shore it is forecasted to turn to the North East and head our way, … Continue reading

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TechWave 2005 Recap

Bruce Armstrong of TeamSybase has created an excellent write up of the events of Sybase’s big conference of the year TechWave 2005. TechWave 2005 was held in sunny (and steaming hot) Las Vegas, NV. You may recall that a coworker … Continue reading

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