To Hell in a Handbasket

I just saw that Google released GWT 1.6 and an supporting Eclipse plug-in a few days ago.  I am installing now, and then I am going to attempt to use it to build a little resource time tracking application.  More updates to follow on this adventure…

Eric Silva Programming eclipse, google, gwt

Hey Digg,

1995 called and they want their stupid <frameset> tag back.  This site now blocks that hack attempt at marketing.  Thanks to Daring Fireball and Phil Nelson for the idea and plug-in to prevent the DiggBar from framing this site.

Here’s a good article on the whole matter.

If you use WordPress and would like the plug-in, click on Phil Nelson’s name above.

Eric Silva InterWebNet diggbar, wordpress

Sol was recommended to me by my wife’s cousin, and what a great recommendation.  This Mexican import is a great, light tasting lager that is easily the best Mexican beer I have had.  It compares with Tecate and Dos Equis.   Mild in flavor, with a crisp bite on the way down.  This will make a great summer picnic brew.  The beer pours a clear golden yellow, with a fizzy white head.

I highly recomend this beer, and for those of you still drinking Corona (shudder.), consider this alternative.  I am going to get another right now.

Eric Silva Beer Beer, lager

Thanks to all those who offered headphone suggestions. I went with the Sony MDR-EX81LP/B in-ear headphones, and they sound fanstastic. The bass response, midrange, and highs are all crystal clear.  From Johnny Cash to Nine Inch Nails, and from Pink Floyd to KMFDM they sound amazing.  Because of the in-ear sytle, they also do a great job at eliminating background noise.  They also include a special American Idol filter which prevents any of that crap from reaching your middle ear.  They retail for $49.99, but I was able to pick them up from Buy.com for $30.

You can see the product here.  If you are looking for a new set of inexpensive headphones, I highly recommend them.

Eric Silva Music headphones, iPod

I spent the better part of the morning trying to get WebLogic 10.3 to startup and authenticate using ActiveDirectory instead of our old 8.1 custom realm. I finally did a little searching and found this great post which allowed me discover that I needed to set the control flags to Sufficient instead of Required.  Thanks.

Eric Silva Programming Active Directory, LDAP, LinkedIn, WebLogic

Intercourse Bareville Pilsener

I regret having ordered this beer.  It was pale in color with a tall, white head.  It had an odd aroma and a finish that made me smack my lips and say, “What is this?”  

I wouldn’t wish this beer on anyone.

Here’s the review at RateBeer.com.

Eric Silva Beer Beer, Intercourse, pilsener

Peroni Nastro Azzurro

Another beer I had at Da Vinci’s Pub was Peroni Nastro Azzuro at the advice of a colleague.  It poured a clear gold color with a tall, bright white head.  This beer had a definite macro brew ‘nothing special’ flavor.   The only difference between this and other mass produced American lagers is that this lager has a slight hop finish at the end.

Here is the review from RateBeer.com.

Eric Silva Beer Beer, lager, Peroni

While having dinner at Da Vinci’s Pub in Collegeville, PA, I browsed the beer selection, and choose a different beer each time.  The first beer I decided upon was Magic Hat #9.  Although I am not a big fan of fruit beers, this brew was well balanced and the citrus flavor in the beer did not overpower the other flavors of the beer.  It pours a nice amber color with a small head.  It is a full bodied brew that finishes with a nice hoppiness.

Here is the review from RateBeer.com.

Eric Silva Beer Beer, fruit beer, Magic Hat

Dead Reckoning Porter

First off… damn good dark beer!  Tröegs Dead Reckoning Porter is hands-down the best porter I have had…ever.  If someone has had better, please let me know, because this beer has become my new benchmark.  The beer pours a nice dark brown with a thick tan-colored head.  The beer is solid with a robust roasted malt and chocolate flavor.  It finishes with a bitter bite from the hops.  I would drink this again, and again, and again, and … well you get the point.

Here is the review from RateBeer.com.

Eric Silva Beer Beer, porter, Tröegs

I replace the Sociable plug-in with the ShareThis plug-in from alexking.org.  I like this one better and it takes up less room.

Eric Silva InterWebNet plugin, social bookmark, wordpress