Oops! MySQL root password expired on old Windows dev box

It’s funny what I consider activities for closing out the end of a year and the start of a new one.  One of the many things I do is ensure that all my personal and managed domain names are renewed … Continue reading

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Review: Cora / Chez Cora Restaurant in Toronto

I can truly say that this is one of my favorite places to stop for breakfast in all of metro Toronto. A great place to get your morning fruit fix with super nice staff. I tend to go to the … Continue reading

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Applying for a loan? Better make sure that none of your Facebook friends are deadbeats

By Katie Lobosco  @KatieLobosco August 27, 2013: 11:24 AM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Read Full Article: http://money.cnn.com/2013/08/26/technology/social/facebook-credit-score/index.html?hpt=hp_t2 Choose your Facebook friends wisely; they could help you get approved — or rejected — for a loan. A handful of tech startups … Continue reading

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A “fundamental problem” with Windows could allow anyone with a little coding knowledge to copy data from Amazon Web Services.

The Windows Flaw That Cracks Amazon Web Services by Jeff Cogswell | September 11, 2013 Read Full Article: http://slashdot.org/topic/bi/the-windows-flaw-that-cracks-amazon-web-services/ When Flint, Michigan started losing its economic battle a couple decades ago, it quickly deteriorated into a town filled with crime. … Continue reading

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Perlo’s Italian Grill

Perlo’s is a great place for a good (and casual) Italian meal. I’m especially fond of the spaghetti and meatball (one giant one!) because the pasta is done just right and the sauce is good and tangy. There are lots … Continue reading

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Simply Crepes

This is a little more ‘upscale’ than our usual Sunday diner runs.  Located by the Canal in Pittsford’s Schoen Place, you can get some nice fruit and lovely crepes.  They even have stuff for the kiddies.  There is another location … Continue reading

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New Yorkers Pancake & Grill

In East Rochester, another great place to get your breakfast. They’ve got pancakes–as the name implies–but they also have benedicts and some interesting omelets.  No hashbrowns on Sundays, though 🙁 It looks like they’re going to be undergoing a renovation … Continue reading

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California’s budget: The Facebook effect

A single IPO may have a big effect on the world’s ninth-largest economy. An interesting little article from The Economist. Read more at the link below. California’s budget: The Facebook effect | The Economist.

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American Moms Love Facebook, Survey Shows

According to data released by Nielsen today, fully 72.5% of U.S. mothers who logged onto the web with their home computers also logged into Facebook in March 2012.  Read more on PCWorld:  American Moms Love Facebook, Survey Shows | PCWorld … Continue reading

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Keep an Eye on Your Domain Name Renewal Date or It’ll Cost You

As a website owner you know that it is important to keep track of things like your domain name’s renewal date, right? Well, a lot of people don’t know that or just don’t pay it much attention. It’s still a … Continue reading

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