http://justmyopinion.cilyok.net ...on almost anything. People, software development, billiards, gambling... Anything. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:41:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The movie “Field of Dreams” has nothing to do with baseball but uses baseball as it’s backdrop - but I was sitting watching the movie recently, when it dawned on me that I have genuine and deep sympathy for anyone who isn’t a fan of baseball. I know it’s ... http://justmyopinion.cilyok.net/?p=451 Uh…  No.  I get this rhetorical question from fellow developers a lot.  LINQ uses the “from-where-select” syntax (with the “from” and the “select” in a more sensible order) from SQL but that’s only to give developers a familiar model. LINQ can be used to query relational data sources like, ... http://justmyopinion.cilyok.net/?p=447 On the turning away From the pale and downtrodden And the words they say Which we won't understand Don't accept that what's happening Is just a case of others' suffering Or you'll find that you're joining in The turning away It's a sin that somehow Light is changing to shadow And casting its shroud Over all we have known Unaware how the ... http://justmyopinion.cilyok.net/?p=442 For a while I’ve been meaning to collect the list of tools that I typically install on any development workstation.  Instead of keeping that list to myself, I’m making it available to anyone who wishes to use them as well.  I’ll keep the list pretty short but a short list ... http://justmyopinion.cilyok.net/?p=435 I’m not sure how often I’ll need to post “place holder” posts like this one but I’m sure it’ll happen again.  I’m still blogging, I just haven’t had the time nor the inclination over the holidays and a recent busy time at work. This ... http://justmyopinion.cilyok.net/?p=430 If you do a search on "to GAC or not to GAC" you'll get mixed messages with a bias towards "not to GAC".  I couldn't disagree more strongly with those who urge you not to use the GAC “unless you work for Microsoft, and then only if you're working on ... http://justmyopinion.cilyok.net/?p=406 Nine-ball is rotation pool, the balls are pocketed in numbered order.  The only ball that means anything, that wins it, is the 9.  Now, the player can shoot eight trick shots in a row, blow the 9, and lose.  On the other hand, the player can get the 9 in ... http://justmyopinion.cilyok.net/?p=403 I haven't been posting much lately because my dad was sick and unfortunately passed away on October 15th. Losing your dad is pretty horrible no matter how it happens but, at least,  I got to have "the conversation" with him that many folks aren't afforded an opportunity to have.  Dad had been ... http://justmyopinion.cilyok.net/?p=396 One of my favorite comedians is Dana Gould.  I've always found him particularly funny with an ability to capture an idea almost poetically.  Recently he's done some political commentary and has appeared on "Real Time with Bill Mahr".  In a bit he did for the show, he covered some health ... http://justmyopinion.cilyok.net/?p=383 I know I have a readership of almost 2 people and that they waited eagerly to hear my prolific wisdom, so I must apologize for my lack of regular posting.  It's pretty clear I maintain this blog for me and me only.  I didn't do it for a following - ... http://justmyopinion.cilyok.net/?p=374