Since last summer when the iPhone began supporting Microsoft Exchange I have had my phone connected to my work server. Until lately the only bad thing I felt this did was enforce an irritating security policy on the phone, requiring a six-digit passcode on unlock.
Lately the entire "connection" thing has begun to chafe. Being involved in multiple projects, interacting with, ahem, "interesting" personalities on a frequent basis has increased my email traffic pretty significantly. This has led to my phone dinging with email pretty much around the clock: in the car to work, at work, at the gym, eating lunch, on the car ride home, in the evening--and it is virtually impossible to ignore.
So the irritation grows, with the little nuggets festering in the back of my head all of the time. And it isn't worth it. So this weekend I plan to firmly disconnect from the Exchange server.
Technical note of interest: this activity requires me to format my iPhone. The security policies persist on the phone even if the server account is deleted. Irritating, but likely a cleansing thing to do anyways.
Editor note: the part in red is wrong. Deleting the work Exchange server then allowed the passcode to be turned off, effectively deleting the security policy.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
Sunglass progression
I have at last one really frivolous expensive fancy: Oakley sunglasses. Allow me to show the pairs I've loved...
1. Frogskins: bought 1994, about a week after I got contacts. Was really happy to get these as I had not adjusted to the contacts yet. Also thrilled as they were Oakleys and that meant cool. Bought at Mid Rivers Mall. Mine were a darker, smokey frame that was still semi-transparent. Lenses were grey/black.
2. Oakley Sub-Zeros: bought around 1997. LOVED these for years; still do and think about getting a pair off of ebay. Deliciously odd looking, great for biking. Very expensive for me at the time (ironically, still are on ebay!). Also bought at Mid Rivers Mall. The "planet X" print on the frame would wear off over time. Wore them until they fell apart (adhesive failure at lens connection) but repaired them and kept going. Eventually so scratched they were unusable.
3. Eye Jackets: bought around 2000 or so. First pair my (to-be) wife had input on. Great glasses, eventually went to sister and then eventually died.
4. Why 8.1: Attempt at looking sophisticated. Bought around 2003 or so. Still have them, still wear them. Obviously not good for sports.
5. Lance Armstrong signature edition M-Frames. Bought around 2004 or 2005. Used exclusively for road biking and softball (when I played). Replaceable lenses, so I have a clear lens for cloudy days.
6. X Metal XX: 10 year anniversary gift from my wife. Debated between these and the Juliets, but the Juliets are a little smaller and didn't cover my eyes as well (nor worked on my big head). Most expensive pair of sunglasses I will ever own (neglecting inflation). Made from a titanium alloy and allows replaceable lenses. Very agressive style as I went past the sophistication stage into the midlife crisis stage.
And that's the progression.
1. Frogskins: bought 1994, about a week after I got contacts. Was really happy to get these as I had not adjusted to the contacts yet. Also thrilled as they were Oakleys and that meant cool. Bought at Mid Rivers Mall. Mine were a darker, smokey frame that was still semi-transparent. Lenses were grey/black.
2. Oakley Sub-Zeros: bought around 1997. LOVED these for years; still do and think about getting a pair off of ebay. Deliciously odd looking, great for biking. Very expensive for me at the time (ironically, still are on ebay!). Also bought at Mid Rivers Mall. The "planet X" print on the frame would wear off over time. Wore them until they fell apart (adhesive failure at lens connection) but repaired them and kept going. Eventually so scratched they were unusable.
3. Eye Jackets: bought around 2000 or so. First pair my (to-be) wife had input on. Great glasses, eventually went to sister and then eventually died.
4. Why 8.1: Attempt at looking sophisticated. Bought around 2003 or so. Still have them, still wear them. Obviously not good for sports.
5. Lance Armstrong signature edition M-Frames. Bought around 2004 or 2005. Used exclusively for road biking and softball (when I played). Replaceable lenses, so I have a clear lens for cloudy days.
6. X Metal XX: 10 year anniversary gift from my wife. Debated between these and the Juliets, but the Juliets are a little smaller and didn't cover my eyes as well (nor worked on my big head). Most expensive pair of sunglasses I will ever own (neglecting inflation). Made from a titanium alloy and allows replaceable lenses. Very agressive style as I went past the sophistication stage into the midlife crisis stage.
And that's the progression.
Nice and stimulating
Way to go Mr. President. Thanks so much for the help you are giving the economy. What's that? You want to do health care next? Sure, go right ahead with that.
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