The gFactor

Finally Completed Masters Degree

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 17:13:58 -0500

I completed my Masters Degree in Integrated Marketing Communications near the end-of-July. It's been a long 13-class road and I am pumped that I got through it.

'Confessions' a Great Thing for Buffalo

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:46:08 -0500

My wife introduced me to a fantastic show that's been running on A&E called 'Confessions of a Matchmaker'. I think its the best thing to happen for Buffalo, NY in a long time.

A New Credential Obtained

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 19:58:47 -0500

I studied and passed the Certified Association Executive examination. Preparation was very straightforward. I learned some tricks along the way.

No Thought to Speak in Table Topics

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 21:37:52 -0500

I was a contestant recently in my public speaking clubs extemporaneous speaking contest. I learned a few trick in speaking with basically no time to gather your thoughts.

Parked Domains and SEO: Beware

Sun, 04 Mar 2007 14:20:54 -0500

A client had been using their parked domain as their primary URL. For all intents, this presented no problems. However, after months of difficulty getting traction in Google SERPs, it became very apparent that it was creating problems. The reason: duplicate content.

Graber Geneaology

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:45:32 -0500

Someone in our family had to do this before it was gone forever. Queried my father about some family history. Rough notes appear below.

Gaga Over Google Docs

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 00:08:11 -0500

Gaga Over Google Docs

I think it is so cool that Google Docs & Spreadsheets works with Moveable Type! I have been playing with their new tool and its integration features with various blog software tools. I am writing this within their new tool, then publishing it remotely to my blog.

Nicer Editing Interface
I big plus with GD&S is its editing interface. Since I find myself logged-into Google more and more, I find it convenient to use. Now, if they only would allow you to upload images. CMS become more passe by the day!

A Breeze to Set up
It took me a whole 1.5 minutes to be get this working with my existing blog system. Very, very easy. It works by utilizing RPC.

Features I Just Love

Some Drawbacks
First, a quick look at how its generating is the font styles and the old, deprecated font tag yields its ugle head. Hopefully, more complaint features will be coming in the future. Plus, as I said before, I haven't figured out if there's a way to add photos or upload images. Bummer for now.

Hevesi: A Good Example of Bad Govt

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 09:34:53 -0500

I've been following a story in New York about its State Comptroller, Alan Hevesi and his embattled fight for his politcal life. He's been fingered for clear wrongdoing and, evidently, a pattern in the way he governs. There's convincing evidence that he needs to go - and soon.

Adventures with My Little Jetta

Thu, 17 Aug 2006 21:09:47 -0500

I came to driving a new used-car recently. It's a 1994 VW Jetta that only had 44K miles on it. I was offered a deal I couldn't refuse by Erin. And its been interesting experience to say the least.

Telecomputing For Speed, Convenience

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 09:38:00 -0500

My professional position provides me with the ability to remotely log-in to my office computer via the Web. From anywhere in the world I can be in working at my office machine 'virtually', identical to if I was sitting in front of it.

Trudeau and The Great Pool Hustle

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 14:30:19 -0500

I awoke this morning with a hacking cough. Somehow, I must of left the television on all night. Anyways, blurry-eyed, I caught of glimpse of the billiard industry's modern-day Peter Pan - IPT Tour Founder Kevin Trudeau. Finally, things started to come together...

Mark McBride Ties The Knot

Mon, 03 Jul 2006 10:56:47 -0500

My very first friend growing up, Mr. Mark McBride, got married over the weekend. I went back to Buffalo for the wedding and festivities for a fantastic weekend.

Shooter Returns / Pump Inn Closes

Mon, 03 Jul 2006 10:07:36 -0500

On a recent trip home to Buffalo I ran into Jeff Van Buren at the Hippodrome and he gave me a copy of the most recent edition of Shooter - the billiard publication he acquired from me way back in 94.

Erin and Peter Get Married

Wed, 07 Jun 2006 17:52:14 -0500

Erin and I got married on May 20, 2006 at the Blockade Runner Resort in Wrightsville Beach, NC. It was wonderful.

Cartier-Bresson Throwback

Fri, 14 Apr 2006 13:40:49 -0500

For those who've never heard of him, Henri Cartier-Bresson has long been considered the 'greatest living photographer'. Although he recently passed away in very old age, he left a breadth of outstanding work in the field. He's was a pioneering photographic artist. His work defined what's today known as photojournalism.