cacert.org sounds like a good idea, but really it is quite useless right now and I dont expect it to change anytime soon.
That is so because NONE of the mainstream browsers include their root certs, hence all visitors have to click away 2 warnings (which most will do however).
Now what is the difference to using a SELF-signed certificate then? None actually, encryption works, same warnings to be clicked away unless you manually import a root cert. So where’s the point to go through the tedious cacert process? None really.
That is a bit sad but it simply is that the browser manufacturers exploit their monopol and charbe big bucks for audits to get your root ca included. And those going through that process want big ROI and hence charge rip-off prices. Really a realistic price for a email-response validated cert is like 1$ / year and for a manually document validated about 20$. But the certs that work without warning on the browsers are always way more expansive so simply keep your hands off em I would say.
Alternatives with at least some merits are:
1. http://www.startssl.com/, free, only firefox 2.0 on, but at least one major browser. Sigh. Currently the best truly free version.
2. Use a commodo test certificate. Renew it every 90 days. Not really handy but saves the rip-off prices. Commodo is a little less rip-off than verisign and so but still by a large factor too expansive.
There are dimmable CFL bulbs on the market now. I’m awaiting delivery of some. I will report back on how well they work. As far as bulb ‘color’ goes, I use the ‘soft white’ from globe (available on Amazon). Totally indistinguishable from incadescent ‘soft white’ bulbs. They also have an 800 lumen (60 watt incadescent equivalent) which is the same size as a standard light bulb. It has enabled me to change out several ceiling light fixtures where a gen 1 style twist CFL bulb would not fit. Check it out!!
I wouldn’t have it too late in the fall. One I don’t think they are open too far into the season. Second the neat feature about venus is how all the doors open up to the bay. If its too cold you won’t be able to use that feature.
A friend pointed out to me one miss in my above examples, Inflation. So if we increase gas taxes (including diesel) this will drive up the cost of goods. This is probably true and this is not factored in. The point of the post is that there are different ways to look at this problem then we’ve been looking before. Hopefully this has opened up new thoughts on how to persuade the American public to change their ways.
Hi!
My daughter and I just visited Venus yesterday and I think she has decided this is where she would like her reception. Can you give me anymore details about Venus that would be helpful for her? She has looked at quite a few venues and is excited about Venus. We are trying to plan this wedding for May (only 3 months!) because of the health of my Dad.
Also can you give me a number for the DJ, Marvin Rouse? It sounds like he did a wonderful job and I am concerned about hiring someone we are really not familiar with.
Someone had told me about the wonderful job Giant did with wedding cakes but I hadn’t heard the florist did a great job also.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Terry,
Sorry I don’t check this very often, so I’m probably too late to answer your questions, but here are the answers.
I don’t have Marv’s phone number, but his email address is djmarv @ comcast.net.
If you are having kids we had setup a “craft” table for them to play at. We had pipe cleaners, the markers that only work on the special paper, and other misc and not messy stuff. This was a huge hit with the kids, parents, and the people who don’t have kids.
If you are getting a tent order it early. I waited too long and it was difficult to get this arranged.
I don’t have many other suggestions. We really didn’t plan very much for this. We left the menu, etc up to venus. We just spent about 40 minutes a few days before to review with Julie at venus the sequence of events.
What a great success story.
I love that you put 900 miles on your Brompton in just 3 months and were able to skip your 2nd car.
You are a hero in my book.
very inspiring post! i do think that standard derailers and rim brakes do just fine for most commuters. options are too limited looking for a belt-drive, disc-braked internally geared bike.
I agree they do just fine for most commuters. My main two commuter bikes still have chains and rim brakes. 🙂
My point is, if you are in the market for a new commuter bike try to search out options without disc brakes and with belt drive. They are out there and they are better for riding all year in inclement weather from a reliability and safety perspective.
Found your site while searching for pictures of Metrofiets. We were picking a color for ours. Loved reading about your bikey family. We are a car-light family with 3 kiddos. Though you may like to see a little video a local reporter did on my husband schlepping our kids around by bike. 🙂 http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/57411/
I was surprised after watching the video of all the work he did cutting the tape to width. That would have been a nightmare to keep the tape from sticking to things. i like your solution, of splitting it on the roll. I have even cut a whole roll in half on the bandsaw.
Hi, it sounds as if you managed to convert your Brompton tubeless. May I ask you what type of tyres did you use? What type of valve did you use since they are fit only for schreder. Thanks
cacert.org sounds like a good idea, but really it is quite useless right now and I dont expect it to change anytime soon.
That is so because NONE of the mainstream browsers include their root certs, hence all visitors have to click away 2 warnings (which most will do however).
Now what is the difference to using a SELF-signed certificate then? None actually, encryption works, same warnings to be clicked away unless you manually import a root cert. So where’s the point to go through the tedious cacert process? None really.
That is a bit sad but it simply is that the browser manufacturers exploit their monopol and charbe big bucks for audits to get your root ca included. And those going through that process want big ROI and hence charge rip-off prices. Really a realistic price for a email-response validated cert is like 1$ / year and for a manually document validated about 20$. But the certs that work without warning on the browsers are always way more expansive so simply keep your hands off em I would say.
Alternatives with at least some merits are:
1. http://www.startssl.com/, free, only firefox 2.0 on, but at least one major browser. Sigh. Currently the best truly free version.
2. Use a commodo test certificate. Renew it every 90 days. Not really handy but saves the rip-off prices. Commodo is a little less rip-off than verisign and so but still by a large factor too expansive.
There are dimmable CFL bulbs on the market now. I’m awaiting delivery of some. I will report back on how well they work. As far as bulb ‘color’ goes, I use the ‘soft white’ from globe (available on Amazon). Totally indistinguishable from incadescent ‘soft white’ bulbs. They also have an 800 lumen (60 watt incadescent equivalent) which is the same size as a standard light bulb. It has enabled me to change out several ceiling light fixtures where a gen 1 style twist CFL bulb would not fit. Check it out!!
Hi, I love the description of your wedding. Would you recommend having a fall wedding at Venus? Any additional advice than what is in your blog?
Thanks, Lisa
I wouldn’t have it too late in the fall. One I don’t think they are open too far into the season. Second the neat feature about venus is how all the doors open up to the bay. If its too cold you won’t be able to use that feature.
A friend pointed out to me one miss in my above examples, Inflation. So if we increase gas taxes (including diesel) this will drive up the cost of goods. This is probably true and this is not factored in. The point of the post is that there are different ways to look at this problem then we’ve been looking before. Hopefully this has opened up new thoughts on how to persuade the American public to change their ways.
Hi!
My daughter and I just visited Venus yesterday and I think she has decided this is where she would like her reception. Can you give me anymore details about Venus that would be helpful for her? She has looked at quite a few venues and is excited about Venus. We are trying to plan this wedding for May (only 3 months!) because of the health of my Dad.
Also can you give me a number for the DJ, Marvin Rouse? It sounds like he did a wonderful job and I am concerned about hiring someone we are really not familiar with.
Someone had told me about the wonderful job Giant did with wedding cakes but I hadn’t heard the florist did a great job also.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Terry,
Sorry I don’t check this very often, so I’m probably too late to answer your questions, but here are the answers.
I don’t have Marv’s phone number, but his email address is djmarv @ comcast.net.
If you are having kids we had setup a “craft” table for them to play at. We had pipe cleaners, the markers that only work on the special paper, and other misc and not messy stuff. This was a huge hit with the kids, parents, and the people who don’t have kids.
If you are getting a tent order it early. I waited too long and it was difficult to get this arranged.
I don’t have many other suggestions. We really didn’t plan very much for this. We left the menu, etc up to venus. We just spent about 40 minutes a few days before to review with Julie at venus the sequence of events.
Good luck
What a great success story.
I love that you put 900 miles on your Brompton in just 3 months and were able to skip your 2nd car.
You are a hero in my book.
Bert, http://www.nycewheels.com
Cool, id did not realize it was ordered. Internal gears? Belt? Exciting!
Count me in for the bike move. It was funny seeing them pull the car trailer! I would just use my ladder trailer!
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very inspiring post! i do think that standard derailers and rim brakes do just fine for most commuters. options are too limited looking for a belt-drive, disc-braked internally geared bike.
I agree they do just fine for most commuters. My main two commuter bikes still have chains and rim brakes. 🙂
My point is, if you are in the market for a new commuter bike try to search out options without disc brakes and with belt drive. They are out there and they are better for riding all year in inclement weather from a reliability and safety perspective.
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Found your site while searching for pictures of Metrofiets. We were picking a color for ours. Loved reading about your bikey family. We are a car-light family with 3 kiddos. Though you may like to see a little video a local reporter did on my husband schlepping our kids around by bike. 🙂
http://www.myvalleynews.com/story/57411/
I was surprised after watching the video of all the work he did cutting the tape to width. That would have been a nightmare to keep the tape from sticking to things. i like your solution, of splitting it on the roll. I have even cut a whole roll in half on the bandsaw.
Hi, it sounds as if you managed to convert your Brompton tubeless. May I ask you what type of tyres did you use? What type of valve did you use since they are fit only for schreder. Thanks