Field Notes

Spark::red offers aggressive ATG hosting pricing to help businesses save hundreds of thousands during economic downturns.

Time blocking helps organize GTD tasks, development work, and life projects that don't fit traditional management systems.

Build custom RichFaces skins by extending default CSS instead of paying for expensive design overhauls to match your brand.

Created a page tracking 10MinuteMail mentions online - a growing list of articles and write-ups about the temporary email service.

Curated 325 Iceland photos from 1,000 shots - unedited highlights from an unforgettable trip.

10MinuteMail received positive coverage in MakeUseOf.com's roundup of free temporary email services.

Icelandic horse riding adventure with unexpected warmth requirements and gentle, sturdy mounts with majestic long hair.

Iceland's food surprised us - Mexican quesadillas fried like sopapillas, Northern Lights tours, and unique flavor combinations.

$40/night in prime Reykjavik - stellar location, friendly desk staff, but paper-thin walls will haunt you.

Iceland's otherworldly lava fields and glaciers demand a lifted jeep, and the weather shifts faster than moods.

Red-eye to Keflavik, early check-in, and a geothermal spa immersion - the perfect jet-lag cure.

TicketMaster's error page is a masterclass in what NOT to do - no styling, no helpful info, and zero guidance for users.

Hide and show Dijit ContentPanes in TabContainers by saving widget references before removal and restoring them later.

Upgrading to 8GB RAM transformed my MacBook Pro - juggling Oracle, multiple JVMs, and dev tools finally feels seamless.

Redesigned 10MinuteMail to be faster: moved explanatory text off the homepage and replaced clipboard code with pre-selected addresses.

Hudson's February 2009 update fixed one bug but broke ant spawn tasks - upgraded builds stop starting application servers.

Smush.it automatically optimizes your images without Photoshop tweaking - compress files and boost web performance instantly.

DZone's free RichFaces quick reference guide covers installation, core concepts, and every a4j and rich tag with examples.

Neighbors notice when a tree service works nearby - brand visibility through honest, quality work is powerful marketing.

Secure your mail server against spam using SPF, SenderId, Domain Keys, and DKIM - four essential anti-spam authentication standards.