I discovered this work around when I could not install Windows Live Writer.  The company I did work for does not allow the use of Windows Update.  This article allows you to do the work around.  Something about this does not make much sense in terms of security.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa387285.aspx

My wife and I had a great time at Bonnaroo.  I have to tell you it was nothing like what I expected.  There must have been over a hundred bands playing non stop for four days.  I say Charlie Tuna, from Jurassic 5, at 2am to 4am and he tore up the stage.  He rocked hip hop like no other.  Totally enjoyed it.

We stayed in VIP so the showers, restrooms and food service was awesome.  Parking was a breeze.  I drove straight to our camp site with NO wait.  If you go to Bonnaroo you must get VIP.  Its the only way to go.

The highlight of the festival for me was Pearl Jam.  I am a die hard fan.  We got into the pit through a special entrance on the side.  They let in a few hundred people from what I can tell.  Only those people go to go to the front of the stage.  We got to be on the fence just off center on stage right.  Ed walked over there several time.  We were so close that if Mike had been on that side I could have got a pick.  Since he is always stage left that did not happen.  Ed talked a little bit about the war and the fact that we have the right to change what we do not like.  He sung a song about a friend of his that was wounded in the war and lapsed into a coma recently.  It was the pretty emotional and was a wake up call for me.  As a veteran I am always reminded about the struggles soldiers, sailors, and their families deal with on a daily basis. 

Ed announced that Matt was going to be playing at the Something Else Tent on Sunday.  We went over there and listened to his trio sound off with a 45 minute jazz set.  We were hoping for a surprise guest but none came.  At the end of the set I tried to ask the guy taking down the drums to get me the set list.  Instead he gave me an autographed drum stick from Matt Cameron.  Pretty freakin' awesome.  That makes two members I have met, with three to go.  Four if you count Boomer.

By the way, if you ever get to try Silent Disco, DO IT!!!!  It was a kick but experience.  There is a tent were people are dancing and there is absolutely no music playing.  It looks like a bunch of people grooving to an imaginary song.  The reality is you get wireless head phones that are playing what the DJ is spinning.  It rocks.

We saw Charlie Tuna because Kayne West was suppose to play at 2:15 am at the What Tent.  He did not start playing until like 4am.  We went over there and checked it out.  It wasn't until I saw his act that I realized I hate the music and the performance.  If you like one man theatrical acts with music playing from a recording you may like it.  I prefer the band thing.  Come on, his act was that he was "stranded" by a computer in a far off world and he is trying to get home?  I am guessing he never found his way.  I give him props for trying, it just fell on my deaf ears.

I am going to put together a little video of the pictures and video that I recorded.  Its not much but you may like it.

If you need food, deals, and people trying to sell there ware you have to go to Shakedown Alley.  We bought some clothes and food down there.  The prices were reasonable and people were friendly.

To everyone we met, thanks for making it a great trip.  We wish you the best.

To that asshole who thought slapping a girl on the ass while driving by in a cart.  It was everything in my power not to launch my water bottle at you.  I hope you never come back and find some one to teach you some manners.  He was the only ass I saw the hole time.  It is amazing what a grown man will do when he has no manners or respect for others.

Lastly, we made our way to the Guest Camp.  Don't ask me how.  We got to hang out with new friends, got some free shirts, played Guitar Hero, free beer, and a private DJ.  This is my next destination.

Peace and Love

Today was a hot day, 95 degrees, and the humidity was high in the open but low in the creek areas.  It was refreshing to say the least.  I hit route N towards Blue Springs Ranch as far as I could go but the road was washed out and I could not make it to the public parking where the creek meets the Meramec.  Besides, there were a lot of people along the road swimming and splashing in the creek.  I went to the southern most public parking just south of Blue Springs Road and NO ONE was there.  Great parking place and I was the only one.  I when upstream about 100 meters with no fish in site and no bites.  I turned south and fished the next half mile or so.  I caught three fingerlings.  One was most definitely a rainbow trout, the other two were something I had never seen before.  It looked almost like a catfish, it had skin and a round mouth.  I am sure they were not sucker fish, some kind of catfish?  I caught the trout on a green scud with orange duck flanks for a tail that I tied, I was proud even if it was a fingerling.  Anyway, I won't be back for a while until I found out more about the area.

Peace.

So I sent an email to Whiting Farms asking how they treated and harvested their chickens.  Here is the email I sent and the one they responded with.

Love your products.  Lately I have been wondering about your harvesting practices.  How do you harvest your poultry and how do you dispose of the meat?  I ask because I am wanting to buy products that utilize the entire animal and not parts of the animal with the rest going to waste.  Any information you have would be fantastic.
Thank you and sincerely,
--
Roman Clarkson

They're response

Dear Roman – thanks for your email.  You ask some very good questions.  Because we must protect the feathers, we harvest with gas which is quick and more humane than most methods.  As for the meat, remember most of our birds are 45+ weeks old when they are harvested, (what is sold for food are 6 to 8 weeks old) therefore they are too old and tough for food, plus most are roosters which would be tough as leather so we compost the remains.  Dr Whiting is one of the most environmentally conscious people I have met.  The soil in this part of CO is very poor  for farming so he uses the compost for a small tree farm and for acreage that is cultivated. Also, the USDA will not allow the use of this meat for pet food.   We do everything possible to be responsible.  Feathers are actually a great resource for nitrogen which is needed in this area. I use manure and feathers for my home compose unit.  This is probably more than you wanted to know but be assured that not only is Dr Whiting a genetic genius, he is a very responsible citizen.   Thanks again for your interest in Whiting Farms.
Best wishes,
BJ Lester
Sales and Marketing Manager
Whiting Farms Inc.
bjlester@whitingfarms.com

Does this settle my mind?  I think the only other question I would have is are the chickens caged for life or free range?  I know I feel better about choosing Whiting Farm products.  I know now that I need to be more conservative with my materials.  Just because I buy a saddle doesn't mean I can just waste whatever I want.

I was asked the following for a Technical Architect position I was looking at...

Also, can you write a brief summary of your experience and how it relates to this position?

Here is what I came up with.

In the past twelve years, I have been involved in most areas of business by supplying solutions that meet or exceed business’ needs. Through these experiences I have learned that businesses depend on professionals who provide quality solutions and are highly adaptable and flexible. The results of these experiences have taught me how to deliver solutions that are understood by the business sponsor and technically support the needs of the business.

The responsibilities of a Technical Architect are what I practice on a daily basis. On a daily basis I work developing solutions that involve technical documentation, databases, legacy systems, limited resources, and existing platforms. Thus, I practice my skills in real world situations that demand real world implementations. Additionally, I have expectations of technical and solution architects. I expect a senior architect to be hands on technically, leader of teams, a trusted adviser to management, involved in the entire SDLC, a mentor to individuals, and forever a student. In these values, I experience success time and time again.