February, 2004

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RIAA's New Seal of Disapproval

The FBI and the RIAA are beginning to put this stamp on packages for music, software, video-games and DVDs.Photo: RIAAWith a warning that resembles those seen before movies on tape or DVD, individual companies will decide where to place it and if they want to use it at all. The seal might appear on a CD itself, on the packaging, or may even pop up on screens when a customer downloads and purchases...Last Updated:Thursday, September 02, 2010By:alferoSource#

The Code Project - ASP.NET Popup Control - ASP.NET

Yeah, this cute little control is just awesome. Gotta have it on my site.Last Updated:Thursday, September 02, 2010By:alferoSource#

File Uploading Using ASP.NET

By: Karl MooreIn the golden olden days of ASP, managing a file upload was pretty difficult. Most developers reverted to digging deep in their wallets to purchase a third-party add-on to help them achieve the desired result. No longer.With ASP.NET, you can now upload files with practically a few lines of code. And the following four easy-to-follow steps show you exactly how to do it. 1. Add...Last Updated:Thursday, September 02, 2010By:alferoSource#

The Problem With Music

Article By: Steve AlbiniSteve goes into detail on how much the artists are screwed on their work by these record labels. Who gets hurt more when music is downloaded off the net? After looking at these details, its no surprise why the RIAA makes it a BIG DEAL!Quote:"He had these technicians come in and tune the drums for them and tweak their amps and guitars. He had a guy bring in a slew of...Last Updated:Thursday, September 02, 2010By:alferoSource#

The Problem With Music

Steve Albini goes into detail on how badly the artists are screwed on their work. Downloading music off P2P hurts the labels more than it does artists. Why do you think they make such a big deal?Quote:"He had these technicians come in and tune the drums for them and tweak their amps and guitars. He had a guy bring in a slew of expensive old 'vintage' microphones. Boy, were they 'warm.' He even...Last Updated:Thursday, September 02, 2010By:alferoSource#

RIAA Targets More Downloaders

Quote:The recording association said each person was illegally distributing an average of more than 800 songs online. Each defendant faces potential civil penalties or settlements that could cost them thousands of dollars.Maan, WILL THIS EVER STOP!!!!!Last Updated:Thursday, September 02, 2010By:alferoSource#

A Travesty in Columbus, GA

I received an email today, about a man named Kenneth B.Walker, who got murdered recently. This is not a news article but its worth spreading the out.Below is a picture of Kenneth's family which links to the original article.Last Updated:Thursday, September 02, 2010By:alferoSource#

Getting your ASP.NETwebsite found

After doing a little research on getting my website more exposure. I found the following articles very helpful:Search Engine Friendly URLs using ASP.NET (C#.NET)Highlighting Search Keywords in a DataGrid Web Control URL Rewriting with ASP.NETMaking Your App Spider FriendlyMaking Your App Spider FriendlyIntercept, Monitor, and Modify Web Requests with HTTP Filters in ISAPI and ASP.NETHaven't...Last Updated:Thursday, September 02, 2010By:alferoSource#

Welcome to hiazle.com

Welcome to hiazle.comThis is my personal website.Still working on itLast Updated:Thursday, September 02, 2010By:alferoSource#

The DotCom Geometric Curve

By: Giovanni8Obtained from: Yahoo! Hotjobs communityThe process started more than 50 years ago. The concerted off-shoring and domestic out-sourcing kicked up nearly 25 years ago. Compare it to a rocket launch. You hear the count-down, they start the engines, ignite the rockets, fire bursts out, a great cloud of vapor, and it sits there, just kind of vibrating for a few seconds. Then it slowly...Last Updated:Thursday, September 02, 2010By:alferoSource#

Getting Your Resume Read on Monster.com

By: Philo Monday, February 16, 2004 Philo writes in the "Joel on software forum":My key to success was to edit my resume every day. Apparently HR types basically go to Monster in the morning, do a "new resumes in the last 24 hours" and use that list.So by opening my resume, adding a space (then taking it out, putting it in and shaking it all about) each day, I was always on the list.Oh, and...Last Updated:Thursday, September 02, 2010By:alferoSource#

Getting Your Resume Read (By a Real Recruiter)

By: Joel SpolskyI've been searching all over for a REAL recruiter's point of view. Nothing can beat Joels long and very personal article on a very recent experience with applicants. He emphasises the fact that you have to sound like a person not like some article from a book.Excerpts from the article:----------Proofread everything a hundred times and have one other person proofread it. Someone...Last Updated:Thursday, September 02, 2010By:alferoSource#

Right Now

Maaaan, this presentation is something else. A man named Ralph S. Marston, Jr. has some wonderful motivational graphics on his site. Check him out.Last Updated:Thursday, September 02, 2010By:alferoSource#

Common DDL SQL Microsoft Access

SUMMARYThis article demonstrates some common DDL (Data Definition Language) SQL statements for the Microsoft Jet database engine.Last Updated:Thursday, September 02, 2010By:alferoSource#

The History of Valentines Day

Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? Last Updated:Thursday, September 02, 2010By:alferoSource#

The Grey Album Controversy

Source:The Downhill BattleDJ Danger Mouse's recent Grey Album, which remixes Jay-Z’s The Black Album and the Beatles White Album, has been hailed as a innovative hip-hop triumph. Despite the critical acclaim by the Rolling Stone and the The Boston Globe and also the fact that only 3,000 copies of the album are in circulation, EMI sent cease and desist letters yesterday to Danger Mouse and...Last Updated:Thursday, September 02, 2010By:alferoSource#

Downhill Battle

This website contains great info on the latest controversies around music, copyright laws and the legal system. They have lanched several campaigns against:The RIAA, Apple's iTunes,and Roxio's Napster,What do you think of this flyer?This is the stuff that makes my blood rush. [RSS]Last Updated:Thursday, September 02, 2010By:alferoSource#

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