Author: Michael

  • Import transactions into YNAB FREQUENTLY!!!!

    After watching this video from YNAB I have learned an important lesson.  I have not imported my transactions for two months and now I have to individually approve 235 transactions.  This is going to take a while.  I recommend that you import your transactions frequently.  I think it would be a good practice to do this…

  • Working from home

    I used to  have a job where I was regularly able to work from home about 1/2 of the time.  I liked it because: I felt I was more productive. I got about an extra hour in my day because I didn’t have to commute to the office, And, on my breaks, I got to…

  • Ninject – Dependency Injection

    I wanted to learn about Inversion of Control and Dependency Injection.  I found a few good videos on YouTube and a nice tutorial on a blog.  The Blog Post was in two parts: Part 1:  http://stefanoricciardi.com/2011/01/21/ninject-mini-tutorial-part-1/ Part 2: http://stefanoricciardi.com/2011/02/04/ninject-mini-tutorial-part-2/ Here are the links to the YouTube videos that I found that were helpful: Tekpub Concepts: Dependency…

  • Learning about SOLID programming principles

    I have been learning about SOLID programming principles and I wanted to share the resources that I have found. First, I listed to the father of these principles describe them on the Hansleman show.  This post obviously caused a few ruffled feathers and for fun, you must listen to show #150 to hear some of…

  • Lyndsey and Cale’s Wedding

    Lyndsey and Cale’s Wedding

    Well, my daughter got married in November and here are some links to  some of the fantastic pictures that Jessica Nadine Photography did . A few of the engagement photos. http://jessicanadinephoto.tumblr.com/post/60371107098/such-a-refreshing-session-fun-from-start-to http://jessicanadinephoto.tumblr.com/post/72555402637/lyndsey-cale-august-2013-jessica-nadine Some from the wedding. http://jessicanadinephoto.tumblr.com/post/72685667675/one-of-my-favorite-weddings-of-2013-and-truly

  • YNAB (You Need a Budget)

    I just bought this great software called YNAB or You Need A Budget.  I can’t wait to get started using it.  It helps you keep a budget and it has apps for you phone as well, so you can see your budget anywhere that you are. Get a $6 discount by using this link:  http://ynab.refr.cc/S7JMPGT

  • Dropbox

    If you need drop box, please use this link to sign up.  I need a bit more space to use for the Christmas play and I will get a bit more space if you sign up. Thanks!

  • Don’t use admin for your wordpress blog

    Today, I removed the “admin” user from my WordPress blogs.  There is a bot that is hacking passwords by “Brute” force.  That means that they are using “admin” and a dictionary of passwords and trying millions of times, until they gain access to your blog. My password keeper, LastPass, has more information about it in this blog…

  • ToQuarter C# DateTime Extension

    I searched on the internet for a quick way to get the Quarter from a DateTime, but I didn’t really find anything useful, so I created this quick extension that seems to work great!  I just wanted to share this to save someone time so they don’t waste the same amount of time that I…

  • 12/12/12

    Today is 12/12/12.  The last of a series of cool dates this year.  If you are close to me, you might know that I like these kinds of numbers for some very odd reason.  It probably has something to do with me being a computer programmer. Have a great rest of your day.  What are…