IBM Lotus Software Leadership Changes
Wed, Jan 27th 2010 11:02a Robert Baehr Greetings: In case you have not heard the news yet, IBM has made some leadership changes to the wonderful world of Lotus Software: Two New Focus Areas are introduced - the Solutions Group (lead by M ... [read] Keywords: ibm
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Windows 7 + NSA = Backdoor Into The OS?
Thu, Nov 19th 2009 9:29p Robert Baehr Greetings, An interesting article about Windows 7 and a possible 'back door into the OS', courtesy of the NSA. The article is from Infoworld I am not sure I believe that Microsoft would be that ... [read] Keywords: lotusphere
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The Clampi Trojan Virus
Mon, Sep 21st 2009 5:28a Robert Baehr Greetings: Cyber criminals have created a highly sophisticated Trojan virus that steals online banking log-in details from infected computers. The Clampi virus, which is spreading rapidly across h ... [read] Keywords: lotusphere
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ATo be fair, I am impressed - Steelers 7 - Titans 7
Thu, Sep 10th 2009 10:06p Robert Baehr Greetings, After an impressive drive by Pittsburgh, the Titans respond with an all-out assault, making the score 7-7 going into the half! MeThinks I am impressed with the Titans offense tonight! Ro ... [read] Keywords: lotusphere
Guess who’s FG unit SUCKS tonite?
Thu, Sep 10th 2009 9:46p Robert Baehr I'll give you a hint.... If the Buccaneers are called the "BUCS" and, the Patriots are called the "PATS" What do you call the Titans?? Cheers Robert Baehr The Unofficial Poster Child for Lotus Fo ... [read] Keywords: lotus
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And Another Special Congratulations To My Son
Sun, Aug 23rd 2009 9:27p Robert Baehr OK... what's a proud parent to do? My son has been accepted into a the HVAC program at a local technical institute - in the 10th grade! Adam is interested in this area of expertise, and, Cindy an ... [read] Keywords: lotusphere
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A Special Congratulations To My Daughter...
Sun, Aug 23rd 2009 9:07p Robert Baehr Greetings, I just got word that my daughter has been recruited by one of the premiere ladies softball teams in the region, the Pittsburgh Pride. With her passion for the game, tireless and tenaci ... [read] Keywords: lotusphere
The Bhut Jolokia
Sun, Aug 16th 2009 7:46p Robert Baehr Greetings: For those of you who know me (I mean... really know me), you know that I have a passion for hot and spicy cuisine. Especially when it comes to hot sauces and hot peppers! Well, after a ... [read] Keywords: lotusphere
The LIving Dead Festival 2009
Thu, Aug 13th 2009 10:46p Robert Baehr Greetings, Horror Fans! I am pleased to announce the annual Night Of The Living Dead Festival 2009! I am working with the makers and cast of the original film to bring this annual celebration of Ni ... [read] Keywords: lotusphere
I’ll Take Anal Bum Cover for 100, Alex
Mon, Apr 27th 2009 5:24a Robert Baehr Greetings: For those of you who have never enjoyed the game show Jeopardy, nor, have enjoyed the timeless and classic parodies of Alex Trebek and Sean Connery made possible via SNL, the actual catego ... [read] Keywords: ibm
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Oregon-omics
Tue, Feb 17th 2009 9:09a Robert Baehr Greetings: A must read - n'uff said! http://www.kgw.com/news-local/stories/kgw_021309_news_oregon_beer_tax.126942e1.html?npc Cheers Bob Baehr The Unofficial Poster Child For Lotus Notes, Domino, an ... [read] Keywords: domino
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PopRocks and the Pittsburgh Steelers
Tue, Jan 27th 2009 7:46a Robert Baehr Greetings: I had to share this video of a group of upcoming musicians from my area (actually, my kids know some of these talented musicians). Their performance is a remake of Pat Benetar's "Heartbr ... [read] Keywords: lotusphere
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Lotusphere 2009 Honor
Sun, Jan 25th 2009 6:45p Robert Baehr Greetings: What an honor I had at Lotusphere 2009 when BaehrWare was asked to assist with a presentation on Business Development Day (BDD) for the session BDD106: Get More Money, Close Deals Faster ... [read] Keywords: lotusphere
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Mitch Mitchell
Thu, Nov 13th 2008 12:09p Robert Baehr It is with sadness that I post the passing of Mitch Mitchell, drummer for the legendary Jimi Hendrix Experience of the 1960s and the group's last surviving member, who was found dead in his Portland, OR, hotel room early Wednesday. He was 61. For those of you who have never listened to The Jimi Hendrix Experience, may I recommend "Electric Ladyland", as well as Jimi's explosive rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner." GodSpeed Cheers Bob Baehr The Unofficial Poster Child For Lotus Not [read] Keywords: domino
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Useful Tool - VSO Image Resizer
Mon, Nov 10th 2008 11:29a Robert Baehr Greetings: If you've ever had problems resizing images, then you might want to consider Image Resizer from VSO Software. This handy little tool lets your resize various image formats to different sizes fo your choice (even custom sizes, if needed). I have used VSO Image Resizer, and so far, I like the quality and size of the output images. VSO Image resizer is shareware (free for personal use - small fee for commercial use) and can be downloaded {here} Cheers Bob Baehr The Un [read] Keywords: domino
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businessPRO AEC For Lotus Foundations and Domino Overview Now Available
Fri, Oct 31st 2008 9:49a Robert Baehr Greetings: We are pleased to provide the following 3 1/2 minute video overview of businessPRO AEC, our exceptional solution for project and design management for the architectural, engineering, and construction industries designed for Lotus Foundations and Domino. This short video outlines the use and benefits of businessPRO AEC. { businessPRO AEC - Introduction } and click the book icon! Cheers Bob Baehr The Unofficial Poster Child For Lotus Notes, Domino, and Lotus Foundations [read] Keywords: domino
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Some uplifting news in these tough times
Fri, Oct 31st 2008 6:29a Robert Baehr Greetings: As I was reading the news today before diving into work, I cape across this story that I had to share with you. Sadly, this is one thing that, in my opinion, lacks in today's society -- the concept of helping your fellow man (or, in this case, woman). My hats of to Mrs. Mock. On a Whim, Woman Buys Foreclosed Home and Gives It Back to Owner Thursday , October 30, 2008 DALLAS — A Texas woman went to a housing auction distraught about the prospect of watching stran [read] Keywords: lotusphere
Ashley Todd - She made it up
Fri, Oct 24th 2008 3:50p Robert Baehr I am speechless - again, no matter what side you're on - this is definitely WRONG! http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?idÙ411R800&show_article=1 Bob Baehr The Unofficial Poster Child For Lotus Notes, Domino, and Lotus Foundations [read] Keywords: domino
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All My Best To Ashley Todd
Fri, Oct 24th 2008 6:49a Robert Baehr Greetings: This presidential election is getting way out of hand......... MCCAIN VOLUNTEER ATTACKED AND MUTILATED IN PITTSBURGH - 'B' CARVED INTO 20-YEAR OLD WOMAN'S FACE... I don't care which side you are on -- this is just plain WRONG! Godspeed to your recovery, Ashley! And, as a native of Pittsburgh, I cannot apologize to you enough. Bob Baehr The Unofficial Poster Child For Lotus Notes, Domino, and Lotus Foundations. [read] Keywords: domino
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Election Stuff
Wed, Oct 22nd 2008 6:09a Robert Baehr Greetings: While I realize that this is the season for political rants, I will do my best to restrain myself. If you believe that America is the land of opportunity, that you control your destiny in terms of education, career, and the personal and financial benefits that come with hard work and tenacity, then this video is just for you (from 30 seconds through completion): "But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to re [read] Keywords: lotusphere
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businessPRO AEC for Lotus Foundations and Domino
Fri, Oct 17th 2008 8:49p Robert Baehr It's finally here - the latest addition to the businessPRO family of products for Lotus Foundations (and Domino). It gives me great pleasure to introduce businessPRO AEC - Project and project dada management for the architectural, engineering, and construction industries. With businessPRO AEC, your customers can manage Engineering Projects from start to finish! Our software include true project management capability, engineering drawing management, construction order management, and more [read] Keywords: domino
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A Way To Celebrate Halloween
Wed, Oct 15th 2008 7:30p Robert Baehr Greetings: As you all know, I am the Unofficial Poster Child Lotus Notes, Domino and Lotus Foundations. But, in addition to Technology, I actually do like other things - one of them being a good horror movie! So much so, that I am involved with the staff of the Official Celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the release of the classic film NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD! We are celebrating by holding The Living Dead Festival 2008 in Evans City, PA (where the film was made) on Halloween e [read] Keywords: domino
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Lotus Foundations - A Thank You To The IBM Business Partner Community
Tue, Oct 14th 2008 9:08p Robert Baehr Greetings: On behalf of BaehrWare, I would like to extend a "Thank You" to all of the IBM Business Partners who participated in today's webinar with IBM regarding BaehrWare's businessPRO and businessPRO Advanced solutions for small and medium business, based on Lotus Foundations. We feel that our products offer streamlined access to in-demand technology and functionality for the SMB marketplace. We truly appreciate your interest in our products, and are committed to supporting you and y [read] Keywords: domino
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IBM May Quit Technology Standards Bodies - Reconsiders Cooperation with the ISO
Mon, Oct 6th 2008 12:10p Robert Baehr Don't shoot the messenger: IBM reconsiders cooperation with ISO IBM has put a new company policy into place that lays out the conditions under which it will contribute to work on open standards in future. It includes a review, effective immediately, of all of the company's memberships in associations, organisations, and groups – including the International Organisation for Standardisation, ISO. IBM intends to set out the criteria it will use to decide whether to work on any particu [read] Keywords: document
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Night Of The Living Dead 40th Anniversary
Fri, Sep 19th 2008 3:51p Robert Baehr Greetings: To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the release of Night Of The Living Dead, the Living Dead Festival 2008 is under way! The event details are coming in quickly, and, the web site is up! Take a look over at http://www.thelivingdeadfest.com This web site is in its infancy - it will continue to be unique and thrive in that it is intended to be fan-driven. The fans will be providing the content, the photos, the films, the original music compositions, the body art (yes, s [read] Keywords: domino
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Night Of The Living Salsa
Fri, Sep 5th 2008 7:48p Robert Baehr Greetings: Well, after a hard day of work, my sweetie Cindy and I decided to make some homemade Salsa. Using some fresh veggies from the garden, we came up with the following concoctions: Cindy: Cindy -- my love -- combined tomato, onion, green pepper, cilantro, and lime and came up with her usual fresh salsa good for any occasion. When I am in the mood for a good all-purpose salsa, Cindy makes the best! Bob: In honor of the Night Of The Living Dead 40th Anniversary DeadFest, [read] Keywords: domino
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The Lotus Community Just Got Bigger
Thu, Sep 4th 2008 5:31a Robert Baehr Greetings: I had an interesting Lotus-related experience which is a combination of "6 Degrees of Separation" and "It's a small world after all" that I'd like to share with you all. I met a gentlemen recently who is coordinating an event surrounding the 40th anniversary of the classic film Night Of The Living Dead. He came to my home to discuss technical issues (i.e. a web site for the event). After we talked "shop", we started discussing our respective careers. His was mainly i [read] Keywords: domino
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A Useful ISO File Utility
Tue, Sep 2nd 2008 6:49a Robert Baehr Greetings: I ran into a situation where I had a CD ISO image file, and needed to extract certain files from the ISO. Instead of wasting time and media on burning the image to disk, I used a little free tool called MagicDisk. This turned out to be a pretty slick and useful tool. MagicDisk allows you to create a virtual CD/DVD drive by selecting the ISO image file from your computer. Upon mounting, the contents of the ISO are available in Windows Explorer as though you had burned the [read] Keywords: domino
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David Vasta post regarding Russia
Mon, Sep 1st 2008 1:32p Robert Baehr Greetings: In regards to { David's post } regarding current events in Russia, as well as the freedoms that we as Americans are guaranteed, yet lose every day ("not as free as it used to be"), I would like to offer the following, timeless thought for true Americans (as well as countries around the world who live under Government that does not recognize liberty as the solution to the human condition, freedom as a God-given right - OK, if you don't believe in God, freedom is no less a right), [read] Keywords: domino
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Fantasy football 2008
Sun, Aug 31st 2008 9:12a Robert Baehr Greetings: Well, as the rookie owner of a new football team in the Tricky Dicky League, I participated in my first draft. Not too bad, considering that I have never done this before..... PLAYER POS TEAM New England Defense DL NE Seattle Defense DL SEA Josh Scobee K JAX Stephen Gostkowski K NE Peyton Manning QB IND Kurt Warner QB ARI Derek Anderson QB CLE Selvin Young RB DEN Willis McGahee RB BAL Frank Gore RB SF Men [read] Keywords: domino
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Welcome to the Paradise Theatre
Fri, Aug 22nd 2008 5:30a Robert Baehr Greetings: Well, it's not the Paradise Theatre, but it's close enough for me! Tonight, Cindy (my sweetie), myself, and some friends are going to see STYX at Consol Energy Park in Washington, PA. STYX has been touring mostly with Boston and Def Leppard, but, this show will be a little 'different' - opening acts include The Chris Higbee Project (as I understand it, Chris was the violinist for the band formerly known as The Povertyneck Hillbillies), and The Outlaws (a country rock band, of w [read] Keywords: domino
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Lotusphere 2009 Registration Date
Sun, Aug 17th 2008 7:12a Robert Baehr Greetings: Allow me to be the first to suggest the opening date for Lotusphere Registration. Based on information from Deep Throat, other sources, my razor-sharp skills and cat-line reflexes, I have concluded that the opening date for Lotusphere Registration will be on.................(look over here --->) *Disclaimer: No guarantees, though ;) Cheers Bob Baehr The Unofficial Poster Child For Lotus Notes, Domino, and Lotus Foundations [read] Keywords: domino
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The Officially Unofficial Guide To Lotusphere
Fri, Aug 15th 2008 6:51a Robert Baehr Greetings: As in previous years I am pleased to present The Officially Unofficial Guide To Lotusphere! The information is as current as it gets right now (due to the lack of known details), but, I'll update the information as it becomes available (including links to discount coupons, etc). Click { here }, or, the link on the sidebar! Cheers Bob Baehr The Unofficial Poster Child For Lotus Notes, Domino, and Lotus Foundations [read] Keywords: domino
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Lotus Foundation and IDB Breakthrough
Wed, Aug 13th 2008 8:10p Robert Baehr Greetings: We all know that Lotus Foundations is a great solution for the SMB. Well, here is a 2 1/2 minute video outlining a new technology from BaehrWare that enhances businessPRO and docuPRO for the Lotus Foundations environment. We designed these products around the Lotus Foundations architecture, especially Lotus Foundations IDB functionality (specifically in the area of document management and similar applications). Ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to introduce you to docuPR [read] Keywords: document
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The Government Wants Your BLOG?
Tue, Aug 12th 2008 6:50p Robert Baehr Greetings: I hate talking politics, but, in my opinion, the following article should concern everyone in the internet community, especially Bloggers. The possibilities here are disturbing, if you put a little thought behind it. Please don't just read this - actually think about it for a moment..... -------------------- There’s a huge concern among conservative talk radio hosts that reinstatement of the Fairness Doctrine would all-but destroy the industry due to equal time constrai [read] Keywords: administration
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Lotus Foundations To PHP Integration
Tue, Aug 12th 2008 6:52a Robert Baehr Greetings, Recently, I posted on how you can take input from PHP (which means input from virtually anywhere) and create a document in a Lotus Foundations-based NSF! Well, I figured that if you can go that far, why not go the other way..... A quick example shows a Foundations-based form, asking for input: pressing the button yields the following output, courtesy of PHP: All this can be linked together with other back-end systems (mySQL anyone) to produce some interestin [read] Keywords: document
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Foundations Integration
Mon, Aug 11th 2008 5:32a Robert Baehr Greetings, As per my earlier { Posting }, here's a quick demo of Lotus Foundations and PHP integration. Let's say you have a php form which contains data that you want to pass along to a Lotus Foundations-based NSF file, as shown below: Upon clicking the button, the data is passed from php to a Foundations database, thus, creating the following document: While this simple example does not do justice, the possibilities of such integration are quite valuable. Due to the [read] Keywords: document
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They Call Me Mellow Yellow....
Mon, Aug 11th 2008 4:10a Robert Baehr Greetings: Welcome to Yellow Day! A day of celebration of the Lotus Community, Lotus Software, and all things... well... Lotus! Bigger than the World Series, The World Cup, and World War II combined! Since the Pittsburgh Steelers and Lotus Notes, Domino, and Lotus Foundations are all Black-n-Gold powerhouses, I thought I would share a picture I took at Friday's game vs the Philadelphia Eagles. Some might say.... Priceless? I'll be wearing my Black-n-Gold (Roethisberger [read] Keywords: domino
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Farewell, and thanks
Sun, Aug 10th 2008 5:12p Robert Baehr Greetings: Two great men, and two great talents, have left us this weekend: Isaac Hayes Bernie Mac As a fan of you both, I thank you for your talent, and, your years of entertainment. Best wishes to their respective families, friends, and fans! Godspeed, Gentlemen! And, "so long, Children....." Cheers Bob Baehr The Unofficial Poster Child For Lotus Notes, Domino, and Lotus Foundations [read] Keywords: domino
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Black-n-Gold Day
Thu, Aug 7th 2008 4:52p Robert Baehr Greetings: Yes, Black-n-Gold day is Friday, August 8th. The Pittsburgh Steelers open their pre-season at home against the Philadelphia Eagles (pronounced "Iggles" in my town), so, tomorrow is the official start of 7 months of Steeler Football, thus, BLACK-N-GOLD DAY! And yes.... I'll be at the game. Hopefully, customer calls will be minimized! Cheers Bob Baehr The Unofficial Poster Child For Lotus Notes, Domino and Foundations [read] Keywords: domino
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Update 2: A DAY LATE (Coda)
Thu, Aug 7th 2008 1:49p Robert Baehr Greetings: This posting should have been posted yesterday at 10:00am-ish, but, my bad - things got shuffled around the ol' inbox! Well, it appears that things have changed over the years at IBM - and, to my literal excitement - FOR THE BETTER! I received information from Deep Throat yesterday that was great news about IBM's commitment to Lotus Software, and, their commitment to their customers. As always, I will not share names and critical details. That being said, if what Deep [read] Keywords: domino
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