Certified Advanced Web Application Developer

Just passed my final project for my Advanced Web Application Development course I took through the University of Washington. The course lasted for a whole school year (3 quarters) and dug deep into ASP.NET, web services, C# and SQL server. Fascinating information and I have actually taken a lot of time to learn stuff on the side as well.… read more “Certified Advanced Web Application Developer”

Flag Football Playoff Game Tonight

Tonight is the semi-final playoff game for the Screamin’ Eagles. In the several seasons I have been on the team, we have never made it past the semi-finals, though we get to that game regularly. Our flag football team has had a decent season, but we picked up a former pro basketball player who is now our star and haven’t lost when he plays.… read more “Flag Football Playoff Game Tonight”

OCB: Factoria Old Country Buffet

Today was “Seafood Friday” at the Old Country Buffet in Factoria, so B and Sae and I hit it up. “Seafood Friday” meant that they were serving clam chowder AND “Baked Fish”. No specification on what exactly the “Baked Fish” was, but my guess is herring.

I hadn’t been to the Old Country Buffet since I was about 11 years old.… read more “OCB: Factoria Old Country Buffet”

Microsoft Making A Comeback

I had written Microsoft off as being out of touch and about to collapse on itself. However, I may have judged too soon. The behemoth company based out of Redmond appears to be putting up a fight.

Microsoft either just launched or is launching a slew of cool products and has significantly strengthened others. Bing is Microsoft’s powerful new search engine, Silverlight is unleashing the full .Net… read more “Microsoft Making A Comeback”