1 min read Server Move A server migration brings growing pains but opens the door to future expansion after years of constraints. DevOps & Infrastructure
2 min read Web Services and Seam Expose Seam components through web services using the JBoss component model - no magic, just clean architecture and lifecycle management. Software Development Java JBoss Seam
5 min read Lions and Tigers and Third-Party Javascript Third-party JavaScript on your site hands browser control to strangers - the security risks range from theft to phishing attacks. Software Development JavaScript Security
2 min read Spam 10MinuteMail launched despite admin fears and proved their worst nightmare - 30,000 spam emails daily flood servers when people lose trust. 10MinuteMail Email
1 min read 10MinuteMail.com hit digg.com's front page last night 10MinuteMail hits Digg's front page organically and handles 100k hits in 18 hours with barely a CPU hiccup - SEAM powers the success. 10MinuteMail Seam Email
3 min read What's up with SMTPS? SMTP remains unchanged since 1982, but modern email demands more - SMTPS finally brings security to this ancient protocol. Software Development Security Email
2 min read Index page issues when putting JBoss behind Apache Switching from .seam to .html files in Apache-proxied JBoss breaks index pages - a gotcha that directory listings can't solve. DevOps & Infrastructure JBoss Linux
1 min read If it hurts it must be good for you? Two weeks without workouts bring violent humility - pain means progress, or so the personal trainer promises. Productivity Fitness
2 min read Ducatis and iGTD A modified 1996 Ducati Monster and task management tools make sunny rides and productivity the perfect combination. Motorcycles & Cars
1 min read Good morning Morning weight check skipped, but the weather's perfect for a motorcycle commute to work. Motorcycles & Cars
1 min read When I'm 59 (and a half) First retirement account opened as a contractor - building future security finally becomes unavoidable reality. Career & Business Remote Work
3 min read Fix your life in only 30 days! Or 90. Or the rest of it. New job arrival triggers a life-improvement plan targeting health, wealth, productivity, and organization - 30 days to reset habits. Productivity Fitness
1 min read Endings and Beginnings Leaving Cingular after four and a half years to contract remotely for Resource Interactive - freedom and focus replace juggling. Career & Business Remote Work
1 min read Don't forget to tighten your lugs A simple reminder about motorcycle maintenance with consequences. Motorcycles & Cars DIY
1 min read Iguana Dreams and Shiny Things Dreams of iguana swimming matches real-world obsession with Bejewled 2 - win or lose, the gaming passion runs deep. Life & Personal
1 min read Spinning Class 8:30 AM Saturday spinning class tortures the body, but caramel soy chai makes redemption almost possible. Fitness
1 min read Welcome Fresh start for Digital Sanctuary with a redesigned site and commitment to regular posting. Life & Personal
4 min read PGP E-mail Encryption conceptual issue Email encryption needs mainstream adoption - major mail programs should ship PGP support by default. Software Development Security Email
1 min read My first Seam Application - 10MinuteMail 10MinuteMail delivers disposable email addresses that expire in 10 minutes - built with Seam to defeat spam. 10MinuteMail Java Seam
1 min read Seam example project structure Getting Seam projects running required custom setup; here's a reusable base project structure. Software Development Java Seam