I'm not exactly sure what, but the wind is definitely whipping up and blowing (new) snow in Ophir this evening; it was also snowing in Telluride this afternoon. Heard rumors of snow accumulation in feet; however, my motto has always been "I don't believe it until I see it".
I have an MRI on my lower back scheduled for tomorrow in Montrose. Something just isn't right after 4.5 months from my initial injury ... so I figured it won't hurt to find out more precisely what the issue might be. The scary part is possibly finding out that snowboarding will cause more damage & that I should stop. On the other hand, it would be great to know the true condition of my back as well.
In any case, if there's more than a couple inches in the morning, I'll try and make it out to wait in line at the bottom of lift 8 ... since iff I can walk, I can surely dance!
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Monday, February 26, 2007
Domain Name Registration Transfers & Network Solutions
I haven't attempted to transfer a domain, let alone from Network Solutions, in quite some time. So, the advent of authorization codes (apparently in October of 2006) was a new experience for me. Basically, it's necessary to unlock a domain and retreive authorization codes to allow a domain to be "released" from the current registrar. It's an added security measure which adds another layer of protection. Seems logical enough given the problem of domain name hi-jacking.
It also seems logical for registrars to try and keep your business and pursuade you to stay with their service and not transfer. Network Solutions has taken this position to entirely new level; all 4 Network Solutions' representatives I spoke with on the telephone asked me why I wanted to transfer the domain. I made the mistake of answering the first three time and finally realized it's best to cirumvent the conversation on the fourth occassion. I realize they're just doing their jobs, but at least one of the reps couldn't take no for an answer and almost made me beg, plead, and apologize to get what I needed (instructions to obtain auth codes).
Moreover, I couldn't find any information within Network Solutions' help/support section detailing how to transfer a domain to another registrar.
I'm sure other registrars will scratch and claw to keep you within their realm too, but I can't speak from experience yet on this count. What I do know is that leaving Network Solutions is akin to trying to find the exit or clock at a casino.
It also seems logical for registrars to try and keep your business and pursuade you to stay with their service and not transfer. Network Solutions has taken this position to entirely new level; all 4 Network Solutions' representatives I spoke with on the telephone asked me why I wanted to transfer the domain. I made the mistake of answering the first three time and finally realized it's best to cirumvent the conversation on the fourth occassion. I realize they're just doing their jobs, but at least one of the reps couldn't take no for an answer and almost made me beg, plead, and apologize to get what I needed (instructions to obtain auth codes).
Moreover, I couldn't find any information within Network Solutions' help/support section detailing how to transfer a domain to another registrar.
I'm sure other registrars will scratch and claw to keep you within their realm too, but I can't speak from experience yet on this count. What I do know is that leaving Network Solutions is akin to trying to find the exit or clock at a casino.
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Snow Reports (on Tellluride Ski and Golf Company's website)
The snow reports on Telski's website have generally been very accurate this year; however, their website does not include a timestamp associated with the reports. Given the lack of a timestamp, and the fact that Telski will often increase the value under the "24 HRS" report during a storm cycle, it can be very difficult to accurately determine how much snow has fallen after the lifts have closed until the moment the lifts start running the following morning.
I know this might not seem like a big deal, but sometimes it could easily mean the difference between 2 inches and 6 inches ... which might dictate the use of different equipment.
I believe the lack of a timestamp allows Telski to advertise the greatest snowfall values possible. In a very competitive market, it can be huge to have a report which reflects a 24hr period which rolls backwards and can be adjusted at any moment. For instance, an 8" total @ 3pm in Telluride compared with Crested Butte's website is only displaying 3" (as reported at 6am vs. 3pm) might make it appear as if Telluride received more snow, but it's possible Crested Butted may have received twice as much snow ... yet wasn't able to report it on the website until the following morning. Sometimes a potential visitors is on the cusp of making a decision to travel to one resort or another and such reports might tip the scales.
I applaud Telski for this competitive posture, but they really don't need to conceal the timestamp at a cost of depriving locals (and current visitors) a consistant means of assessing the true state of affairs.
I know this might not seem like a big deal, but sometimes it could easily mean the difference between 2 inches and 6 inches ... which might dictate the use of different equipment.
I believe the lack of a timestamp allows Telski to advertise the greatest snowfall values possible. In a very competitive market, it can be huge to have a report which reflects a 24hr period which rolls backwards and can be adjusted at any moment. For instance, an 8" total @ 3pm in Telluride compared with Crested Butte's website is only displaying 3" (as reported at 6am vs. 3pm) might make it appear as if Telluride received more snow, but it's possible Crested Butted may have received twice as much snow ... yet wasn't able to report it on the website until the following morning. Sometimes a potential visitors is on the cusp of making a decision to travel to one resort or another and such reports might tip the scales.
I applaud Telski for this competitive posture, but they really don't need to conceal the timestamp at a cost of depriving locals (and current visitors) a consistant means of assessing the true state of affairs.
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