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Happy Birthday Abe and Charlie

Mark — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:55:23 +0000

February 12, 1809 – 201 years ago both Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin were born. Thought it was fitting to offer them both a Happy Birthday.

Charlie and Abe

Peoria Fine Art Fair

Mark — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:02:05 +0000

My wife and I spent part of the weekend at the Peoria Fine Art Fair. These are a few of the photos I took of the various exhibits. Some of the artists expressed a desire not to have their work shown online and I respect that (so I have not included any photos of those works). We had a great time looking at the many creative ideas and approaches and designs. We were both amazed at the number of artists from neighboring states (and beyond) showcasing their works. Curiously, there did not seem to be that many from the immediate vicinity. Enjoy the photos.

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Common phrases

Mark — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:58:51 +0000

See how many of these well known phrases you can recognize/ decipher without the use of a dictionary or a thesaurus.

Scintillate, scintaillate, asteroid minific
Surveillance should precede caltation
Members of an avian species of identical plumage congregate
Pulchritude possesses solely cutaneous profundity
It is fruitless to become lachrymose over precipitately departed lacteal fluid
Freedom from incrustations of grime is contiguous to rectitude
The stylus is more potent than the scimitar
It is fruitless to attempt to indoctrinate a superannuated canine with innovative maneuvers
Eschew the implement of correction and vitiate the scion
The temperature of the aqueous content of an unremittingly ogled saucepan does not reach 212 degrees F.
All articles that coruscate with resplendence are not truly suriferous.
Where there are visible vapors having their prevalence in ignited carbonaceous materials, there is conflagration.

Yes, I got all of them. If you can’t figure them out, just send me a note or post a comment. Thanks Larry for sending this to me…

Moon Landing Anniversary

Mark — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:00:10 +0000

I find it hard to believe it has been 40 years since I was sitting at home watching Neil Armstrong take his first steps on the moon. I recall tape recording Walter Cronkite’s commentary. Should still have the tapes somewhere (wonder if they are still viable). What was previously science fiction became reality. It is also hard to believe how much has happened since that time. We do live in a marvelous age. I never cease to be amazed at the possibilities af science and technology. So many lives have been improved and enriched through these advances.

Celebrate Web Professionals’ Day

Mark — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:08:48 +0000

Please join me in celebrating Web Professionals’ Day! The second annual Web Professionals’ Day is today April 29. Congratulations to all those who keep the websites up to date and functional (as well as secure, usable, accessible, and conforming to established standards and best practices).

Douglas Adams Birthday

Mark — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:14:38 +0000

For those who may not be aware, today (March 11) is Douglas Adams birthday (1952 – 2001). “Don’t forget your towel.” If you don’t recognize that phrase, may I suggest reading the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.

Our nation’s first CIO

Mark — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:31:16 +0000

Recently, President Obama announced the nation’s first Chief Information Officer. Details can be found a number of places online. If you are a student in any of my current classes… send me an email message indicating the name of this individual and a short synopsis of his initial priorities. If you are correct, I will add one point to your final grade at the end of the current semester.

Happy 200th Birthday – Abe and Charlie

Mark — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 01:54:04 +0000

February 12, 1809 saw the birth of these two gentlemen who made a profound impact in their respective areas (science and society). I thought it appropriate to celebrate the 200th anniversary of their birth.

MAPS 2008 Fossil Show

Mark — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 15:41:55 +0000

I attended the MAPS (Mid-America Paleontology Society) Fossil Exposition in Macomb, Illinois yesterday. These are some of the photos of the fossils (and friends) encountered.

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Spring, 2008 classes

Mark — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:36:21 +0000

I hope you are as excited about the start of the spring semester as I am. I do plan to try out some new techniques in my classes (rather than traditional lectures). Stay tuned as to how well that works out.

Based on current enrollments, these are the classes I am being scheduled to teach in the Spring, 2008 semester. If you are in any of the CMWEB classes, you should receive a postcard from me within a week confirming your registration in the class and indicating your first task in the class (to contact me via e-mail with the class number in the subject line). I will provide additional details in my response to your initial email message.

CMNET 250 (Windows Server Security) – Monday and Wednesday from 1:00 – 2:50 p.m. in TC 309 (this is only taught as a traditional class, materials will be supplemented via the WWW, but you should plan on being present for each class).
CMWEB 235 (Rich Internet Applications) – This can be taken either via the WWW or as a traditional class (or you can show up for certain topics). Traditional version – Monday 6:00 – 9:35 p.m. in TC 210.
CMWEB 240 (Server Side Scripting – ASP.Net) – This can be taken either via the WWW or as a traditional class (or you can show up for certain topics). Traditional version – Tuesday 6:00 – 9:35 p.m. in TC 210.
CMWEB 140 (eCommerce) – This can be taken either via the WWW or as a traditional class (or you can show up for certain topics). Traditional version – Wednesday 6:00 – 9:35 p.m. in TC 213.
CMWEB 160 (Scripting for Designers) – This can be taken either via the WWW or as a traditional class (or you can show up for certain topics). Traditional version - Thursday 6:00 – 9:35 p.m. in TC 210.
CMWEB 260 (Internship) – You will need to arrange this with me individually. Some course material will be available via the WWW, but the majority of your experience will be working with a client.