Flight through Heaven...

I thought I would share this. This is a quick little video from my window seat as I journey to Chicago Midway Airport. Captured with my Nikon Coolpix S600. Mind your sound level, this might be loud on your speakers. It is short, but sweet!


Flight to Chicago (MDW) from Samson Loo on Vimeo.

Gift from my wife.

What a surprise gift. My wife presented me with Seiko watch from the Coutura collection. I especially enjoy this time piece due to the color of the face. Out of my other watches this does not have a gold or white face. Very simple. I love it. What a gift to receive!

It features a:

• Cabochon Crown
• Sapphire crystal
• 100 meter water resistance

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As I read through the users manual I spot a section of the Calendar setting that states, "Do not attempt to set the Calendar between 9PM to 4 AM". I thought this was odd, but since the calendar is designed to change only once every 24hrs it can be thrown off if set between the stated threshold. Interesting to know.

My New Little Home Server...

I have been contemplating to pick up a pre-configured HP MediaSmart Server or to build my own. After some research I found that the MediaSmart Server is limited to configuration. Meaning I would have to purchase it with only 512MB and either 500GB or 1TB, then upgrade it after I received it. Which is a waste of my time. Not to mention that I want a beefier processor...I am talking Core 2 Quad power! Anyhow I felt a burning sensation and no it is not what you're thinking...in my pocket so I spec'd my own system and here it is:

Shuttle SG31G2 (Black)
Intel 2.4GHz C2Q Q6600 8MB 775 Quad Core Processor
4GB DDR2 800 PC-6400 Dual Channel 240-Pin Memory
2x - Western Digital WD10EACS 1TB SATA 3.0Gb/s 16 MB Cache
Samsung CD/DVD Burner (I know I wanted the Blueray burner too!)
2x - KINGWIN 15.74" SATA Data & Power combo cable
Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
Microsoft Windows Home Server 32 Bit 1 Pack


Here are a few pics of the Shuttle, once it is pieced together I will add more pics.

SQL Server 2005...

With SQL Server 2005 you can install multiple instances of certain components to run concurrently on a system. These are known as the instance aware components.

• Database Engine
• Analysis Services
• Reporting Services

VBScript References Part 1...

[Display Standard Output]
Wscript.Echo "Hello Samson"


[Display to Message Box]
dim Msg
Msg=MsgBox("Hello Samson!",0,"VBS Example")
0 = (vbOKOnly) Ok button only


dim Msg
Msg=MsgBox("Hello Samson!",2,"VBS Example")
2 = (vbAbortRetryIgnore) Abort, Retry, & Ignore buttons


dim Msg
Msg=MsgBox("Hello Samson!",16,"VBS Example")
16 = (vbCritical) Critical message icon


Set WshShell = Wscript.CreateObject("Wscript.Shell")
WshShell.Popup "Hello Samson!",, "WshShell Popup"


Set WshShell = Wscript.CreateObject("Wscript.Shell")
WshShell.Popup "Hello Samson!",3, "Close in 3 secs",16
3 = Number of seconds to close, 16 = Critical message icon

Twitter Overload...

You can tell when a site is gaining more and more popularity especially when you encounter overload errors.

Caffeinated Addiction...

During my stay in the state of Illinois my will power was easily overcome by the bold aroma of Starbucks coffee. The escents consumed the hotel lobby making it difficult to just head on out the front doors. I seriously thought I could resist the temptation but it sure was cold out there. Nothing like a hot venti hazelnut latte or a bold cup of café verona to warm you up on a cold...cold day!

So here is my little tribute to America's cup of coffee from around the world.


Photo provided by Lupe Loo Photography