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Gearing up for the next trip to China… by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

It’s been a busy time around the Trent house for what seems like forever.  China in March, MMS 2009 in April, local soccer program all summer, a kid starting college on a Track scholarship, a new baby, a daughter turning 16, etc., etc.  So,...

Seti May Have Received Its First Reply : SCI FI PI // SCI FI Channel by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

  Coolest possible alien news (although probably really not) for a while. A meeting at the American Astronomical Soceity (it's 213th) has provided the platform for NASA to reveal that they've picked up a radio signal six times more powerful...

Amazing time-lapse video shows 2008 in 40 seconds by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

  One year in 40 seconds from Eirik Solheim on Vimeo . Read More...

British Navy Releases "Windows For Submarines" (MSFT) by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

  The British Royal Navy has developed a modified version of the Windows XP operating system for its warships. The first version, "Windows for Submarines," is being installed on the fleets nuclear submarines. Versions of this operating...

Oldest’s Dunk in game over the weekend by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

Our oldest, Alex, who you’ve read about here for is mad Track skills also plays basketball in his Senior year.  Over the weekend he boxed out the shooter, grabbed the long rebound and made his way down the court for a tomahawk jam.  He was also...

Oldest gets photo in the paper again… by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

He gets his photo in the paper due to his Track skills regularly, but here’s a couple from last night’s season opener.  Alex’s team lost , but they used the foul shot photo in the local newspaper.   Read More...
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Have you had a positive DHL experience? by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

If you read through my blog postings for the last few years you’ll find some endearing stories about my DHL experiences.  I have never had a positive DHL experience.  I don’t think I’m alone.  If so, they are singling me out which isn’t...
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Does your professional demeanor change in the current economy? – just some thoughts… by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

With lay-offs happening and more looming, and consulting gigs trashed due to the economic landscape of today, how do you promote yourself to stand out in a long line of folks who need jobs and projects? Does the current economic landscape change how you...
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DHL scaling back U.S. operations? by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

FedEx says so.  This is something I had not heard about until I received an email from FedEx.   FedEx’s link whisked me away to this page which talks about DHL scaling back, as well as, how FedEx is ready to serve: http://choose.fedex.mediacdt...
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What is in my My Quick Launch bar? by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

Garth posted about what is in his Quick Launch bar .  I thought I would reciprocate and go a bit further. Here’s my Quick Launch bar (left to right, top to bottom): BlogJet Internet Explorer Outlook Show Desktop Switch between Windows component myITforum...
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Win a man cave! by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

http://www.iwantmymancave.com/ Read More...
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Another cool b-day present… by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

Here’s something that my wife got me for my birthday – love it…   How to Read Chinese Poetry: A Guided Anthology (Paperback)   It’s a great book in that it allows you to learn Chinese through understanding thousands of years of poetry. ...
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ScriptLogic giving away $198.42! by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

…for a cartoon caption.. http://www.scriptlogic.com/caption-contest/ Read More...
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This year’s first birthday present by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

Cool stuff! Reed Porter (thanks, Reed!) just sent me my first birthday present this year, courtesy of MonsterByMail.com .  It’s a totally unique and cool gift to pass along to someone. It’s me! And, here’s the video of the artist drawing it (completely...
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Trent 4.0 is… <drum roll>… by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

A girl! We have the pictures to prove it! Read More...
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Find out tomorrow what gender Trent 4.0 is… by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

Meg and I head out to the doctor tomorrow morning to find out if Trent 4.0 is a boy or a girl.  We should know by 10:00am EST. Read More...
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Awarded Microsoft MVP again by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

Wow!  No matter how many times it happens (I’ve actually lost count over the years), I really never get accustomed to seeing that email drop into my inbox. ============================== Congratulations 2009 Microsoft MVP! Dear Rod Trent, Congratulations...
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Interesting Out of Office message… by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

“Unfortunately I might be unable to respond to most emails during working hours but will see to it after hours, if it is urgent please SMS me on my mobile.” Incidentally, this was sent to a work email address.  Makes you wonder what that work email...
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Having fun during the “Big Wind” of 2008 by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

Our house is finally back online after the big wind storm on Sunday.  The electric service to our house was fixed around 8:30pm last night.  Others in the area are still out of service, but things are slowly coming back to normal. We had sustained...
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Impacted by the Ohio Valley wind storm of 9/14/2008 by Rod Trent at myITforum.com

Well…I’m just now getting back online for a bit after yesterday’s wind storms.  Nothing is back to perfect yet, and I had to jump out to the local Verizon store to purchase and install their USB Broadband modem just to get a little email access today...
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