Adam Kinney has post some articles in the past showing a Silverlight application for displaying gamer cards.  When the Playstation 3 finally caught up and created a "Portable ID", I thought this would be a decent chance to demonstrate some Silverlight chops. Yes, I have a PS3 and not an XBox360.  I thought maybe I'd make an application with unnecessary animations and sounds for fun, perha...

I made reference a few times last year to some big things being in the works but that it was hush hush. Our company, called CarSpot.com since 1995, was acquired by AutoTrader.com, the biggest player in the online automotive space with an overwhelming market share.  CarSpot was picked up for our innovative online, mobile, and desktop solutions to pervasive data aquisition, aggregation,&nbs...

After debating for at least 6 months I pulled the trigger on a new dSLR which showed up today.  The Canon Rebel XTi, 10 megapixel; it ships with a 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens. I take absolutely terrible photos with any camera, and this camera is (among other things) a means to learning how to do it right.  I've been meaning to take more pictures of the kids and various other things and this wi...

Pardon me while I scratch my head and try to decipher this paradox:   This is one seriously confused program....

Ethan is one handsome devil!  He's actual been able to sleep several hours in a row now, making things much easier on Jen and I.  Speaking of my wife, she's recently gotten Scuba certified and I'm trying to convince her she shouldn't ditch me to go diving every remaining summer weekend.  I have some interest in diving but too many other things going on right now to pursue it.  H...