St Pius X Parish Motorcycle Blessing – Saturday, June 1st starting at 8:30AM
Thu, May 9th 2013 4:17p Ray Bilyk St. Pius X Parish is hosting a Motorcycle Blessing on Saturday, June 1st at 8:30AM. Coffee and donuts will be served and the first 60 people will receive a reflective decal for their bike or helmet. ALL ARE WELCOME!!!
St Pius X Parish is located at 14101 Superior St in Southgate. Join us! [read] Keywords: google
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IBM Notes Traveler 9 – Looks good on my Samsung Galaxy S3
Mon, Apr 29th 2013 7:17a Ray Bilyk I found out Friday that IBM Notes Traveler was available on at the Google Play Store. As I read the description, I noticed that the app was “compatible with IBM Notes Traveler server version 8.5.3.3 and later fixpacks, as well as 8.5.3 Upgrade Pack 1, 8.5.3 Upgrade Pack 2, and 9.x”, and since our server is in that range, I had to pull the switch!
The device worked great all weekend! Now to review that upgrade documentation… [read] Keywords: ibm
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LotusBeers / IBMSocialBeerz – Detroit
Thu, Apr 25th 2013 10:17a Ray Bilyk I cross-posted this at SocialBizUG.org‘s Detroit Notes Professionals Community… If you haven’t joined the community (or SocialBizUG.org), now’s the time to join! (SocialBizUG.org is the website formerly known as LotusUserGroup.org)
The concept for ‘LotusBeers’ (now IBMSocialBeerz… thanks Stuart McIntyre!) is simple… we get together at a central (or near-central) location after work one day and have a couple of beverages… notice I did not sa [read] Keywords: notes
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More free space in the cloud! Try Copy NOW!
Mon, Apr 1st 2013 10:14a Ray Bilyk Who doesn’t need more space in the cloud? CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW AND WE BOTH WIN! (This product is backed by Barracuda Networks, a very trusted networking name):
https://copy.com?r=mO00Au [read] Keywords: networking
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Happy 11th Birthday Kiara Anne!
Sun, Mar 24th 2013 11:13a Ray Bilyk What happened to the years? You’re growing up to be a very beautiful young lady! We’re so proud of you and we love you very much!
Happy birthday!
Kiara at almost 6 months
Kiara’s 5th Grade picture [read] Keywords:
Lotus Notes group documents only print the first three group members
Wed, Mar 13th 2013 1:11p Ray Bilyk Here is another one that got me… IBM Technotes to the rescue! (This one is IBM Technote #1414908 – Group Document Print and Print Preview only shows First Three Group Members):
Question
When you Print or Print Preview a Group document, the output only shows the first three member names in the members field
Steps to reproduce:
Open a Group Document, either in the Personal Address Book (Contacts) or in the Domino Directory. Ensure the Group Document Members field has more than 3 names [read] Keywords: domino
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How to fix Message Tracking in Lotus Domino
Tue, Mar 12th 2013 10:14a Ray Bilyk There have been times that the Message Tracking (MTC) functionality on my Domino servers have gone south. It’s rare but it does happen. When it does, it needs to be deleted and recreated. Fortunately, IBM has created a Technote (Reference #1221830) for just such an occasion.
Question
What are the steps to recreate the Message Tracking Store (MTSTORE.NSF) database and its associated MTDATA subdirectory?
Answer
To recreate the MTSTORE.NSF and MTDATA subdirectory, do the following:
1. Shut [read] Keywords: domino
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LotusUserGroup.org Buttons
Fri, Feb 22nd 2013 7:10a Ray Bilyk SocialBizUG.org (formerly LotusUserGroup.org) had a contest to see how many buttons people kept from different Lotuspheres and other conferences through the years. I found a few of them, but I know that a few more are in boxes under boxes in my basement. I’ve got to get in there and see how many more I have…
What do you think? [read] Keywords: lotususergroup.org
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IBM Connect 2014 Dates?
Fri, Feb 15th 2013 7:10a Ray Bilyk Is there going to be an extra day added on to IBM Connect 2014? I just followed the link to http://www.ibm.com/connect and found this:
Very strange… Something they haven’t announced yet, or a typo? [read] Keywords: domino
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Hello world!
Thu, Feb 7th 2013 8:09p Ray Bilyk Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging! [read] Keywords: blogging
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Anyone going to IBM Connect (#IBMConnect #LS13) early and want to Park Hop?
Fri, Jan 18th 2013 8:13p Ray Bilyk I have 4 one day Disney Parkhopper tickets that I can’t use. They expire on Monday, January 28th. They cost $132.06 (including tax) per ticket. I’m willing to part with them for $75 each. I’m even willing to pay for overnight shipping. Contact me via Twitter @raybilyk, by email (raybilyk@thepridelands.com) or just reply to this post! [read] Keywords: ibm
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SNTT: Thank you, IBM! Sometimes it’s the little things…
Wed, Dec 19th 2012 11:11a Ray Bilyk Yup… it’s been a long time since a Show-n-Tell Thursday Wednesday, but this is a quick one.
From time to time, I need to know what version of the template is installed with a version of Notes/Domino. For that, I can take a look at the database properties (usually). IBM made life simpler for some of us when we need information on multiple databases.
IBM Technote: Template versions shipped with Domino 8.5.3 (Reference #1620941 – dated 2012-12-19)
Thank you, IBM!!! [read] Keywords: domino
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Amazon Time Machine
Thu, Dec 13th 2012 7:16a Ray Bilyk Either Amazon (and the shipping service) has a time machine, or I should start worrying about when my package is going to be delivered:
Maybe it was delivered before I ordered it… [Note to self: watch the Back to the Future trilogy] [read] Keywords:
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Purchase Girl Scout Nuts and Candy to support Troop 44061 TODAY!
Sat, Nov 17th 2012 12:11p Ray Bilyk Come now until 4PM to the Southgate Walmart and purchase your Girl Scout nuts and candy to support Troop 44061 (Kiara’s troop). We take credit cards, and you can donate to the Troops as well! EVERYTHING MUST BE SOLD! [read] Keywords:
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Great post by Kathy Brown on how to be a Lotusphere/Connect speaker
Fri, Nov 16th 2012 1:10p Ray Bilyk There is a great post by Kathy Brown (aka @RunningKathy on Twitter) on how to go from someone who attends a technical conference to one who SPEAKS at a technical conference.
At first, I thought that this post may be too late, but it’s exactly on time! Start your steps now for next year… you can thank her later, but I’m sure she won’t turn down a beverage sooner than that. (Quick tip – she runs EVERY DAY, so don’t give it to her while she’s running becau [read] Keywords: lotusphere
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IBM Connect and Lotusphere 2013 – Call for Abstracts Deadline Extended to November 7, 2012!
Tue, Nov 6th 2012 10:14a Ray Bilyk Received an email this morning:
News from IBM Connect 2013!
Be more than an attendee at IBM Connect 2013. Be a speaker! The Call for Abstracts deadline has been extended to Midnight ET on November 7, 2012. Act fast to submit your abstract for consideration! Learn more about submitting an abstract.
For any of you last minute types, get it in QUICKLY!
Also, they still have a $100 discount for Lotusphere ‘Alumni’…
Please enter promotion code ICFHJN when you register as a full [read] Keywords: ibm
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Get out there and VOTE!!!
Tue, Nov 6th 2012 6:13a Ray Bilyk It’s time to stop the annoying commercials and all of the partisan talk out there and vote your heart! Do your self a favor this time… VOTE YOUR HEART, not who you think is going to win!!! I hate hearing people say, “I’m not going to vote for because then my vote will be wasted.” If you vote for ANYONE, you’re NOT WASTING YOUR VOTE!!! JUST VOTE!!! [read] Keywords:
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16 Years Ago
Fri, Oct 12th 2012 6:10a Ray Bilyk 16 years ago, I married my friend, my true companion, my partner (both in and out of crime), and the only person that puts up with me completely. This ride has been great so far, but is going by fast… Let’s slow it down and enjoy the view and the ride…
You are still ‘Beautiful in My Eyes’!
Happy anniversary, Jennifer! I LOVE YOU!!! [read] Keywords: application
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The West Wing Reunion
Thu, Sep 20th 2012 11:14a Ray Bilyk This is a great video, even if it’s for a Democrat… LOL! It features A LOT of the cast of the TV show “The West Wing”, which was a very well written show made by Aaron Sorkin. He didn’t have anything to do with this one, however. This was the brainchild of actress Mary McCormack, most recently starring in USA Network’s “In Plain Sight”. The first video is part of a campaign to encourage people to vote on the non-partisan part of election ballots, e [read] Keywords: network
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SNTT: Lotus Notes–How to prevent return receipts from being sent in Mail
Sat, Sep 8th 2012 9:10a Ray Bilyk This is a quick tip, but a nice one. Thanks to my colleague, Jessica Daniels, for showing me.
We had a situation where we had to look at a test mailbox, but all of the messages inside had the ‘send return receipt’ flags enabled. We didn’t want to send out all of these receipts when we opened the mail messages, but we still needed to open and see the contents of the message. (Previewing wouldn’t work in this case…)
To accomplish this, all that needed to be done was to add the user (ours [read] Keywords: acl
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I made the big time on PlanetLotus.org!
Sat, Aug 25th 2012 11:11a Ray Bilyk Check it out:
I’m sitting with great company… Mr. Duff! I feel guilty, because my blog entry was nothing more than a reference to the tweet by Duffbert about Lotusphere becoming Connect. You’re better off reading Tom’s blog entry than mine…
Sitting up here still feels good though… [read] Keywords: lotus
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Goodbye Lotusphere!
Fri, Aug 24th 2012 9:14p Ray Bilyk This just in… courtesy of Tom Duff (aka Duffbert):
Looks like nobody will be going to “Lotusphere” ever again… http://t.co/nnRsEFsP
Lotusphere is dead… Long Live Connect! [read] Keywords: lotusphere
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MWLUG 2012 – My perspective
Thu, Aug 23rd 2012 12:11p Ray Bilyk Last week, I was fortunate enough to attend the Midwest Lotus User Group (MWLUG) 2012 Conference, which was held in Pittsburgh, PA. I was also honored to speak at the conference this year. My presentation was entitled “How to Be a Domino Administration Superhero”. My slides and video can be found here.
I took ‘my pride’ (family) with me, as they didn’t really get a vacation this year due to my change of employers this year. In reality, my wife and kids really enjoy [read] Keywords: administration
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The Next Chapter in My Life starts June 18th!
Mon, Jun 11th 2012 12:18p Ray Bilyk If you been stopping by my blog lately (and who isn’t), you might have noticed the countdown widget on the right…
Since February 4th, 2008, I’ve worked for a great organization that has helped me keep a roof over my family and food on their plates. I’ve learned a lot, and more importantly, I’ve made some great friendships.
The biggest challenge with this position has been the drive to and from work each day. My drive would take a little over an hour each way, and th [read] Keywords: domino
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Lotusphere 2012: Say Hello to me and OpenNTF at booth 516
Sat, Jan 14th 2012 7:44p Ray Bilyk From their post on OpenNTF.org:
OpenNTF will be participating in the Lotusphere 2012 Product Showcase at pedestal number 516 and look forward to having you stop by! Members of the OpenNTF community will be hand to discuss all things OpenNTF. We have some really great OpenNTF stickers to give out as well.
Please also ““Follow Us” on Twitter.
If you are looking for me (and who isn’t), you can find me there on Monday from 10AM-12:30PM and 6PM-8PM, on Tuesday from 9:30AM-12:3 [read] Keywords: lotusphere
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Lotusphere 2012 – I’m here!
Sat, Jan 14th 2012 4:29a Ray Bilyk From the moment I got off the plane, I’ve had one thing on my mind… Sorry, can’t tell you what it is, but if you care, feel free to ping me @raybilyk on Twitter or just stop by the OpenNTF booth this week and ask.
What I didn’t expect, is all the love I’ve received from everyone… These people are like a second family to me, and I have some really strong friendships from attending this event. It feels like home…
What I know I will get out of this event is [read] Keywords: lotusphere
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Lotusphere 2012 – It’s True! It’s Damn True!
Fri, Jan 13th 2012 8:00a Ray Bilyk As some of you figured out by now thru Twitter and Facebook, I’m heading down to Orlando to visit my ‘Lotus’ family and catch up. I will be working a pedestal for OpenNTF, so make sure you stop by and see me… I want to see EVERYONE this week.
I have other reasons for coming to #LS12, but this is not the best venue to explain… see me for details. Let’s just say that I’m testing the power of “Social Business” and “Community” to hel [read] Keywords: lotus
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Lotusphere 2012: Something I don’t get about Lotusphere Online… er, I mean, Social Business Online
Thu, Jan 5th 2012 10:11p Ray Bilyk OK, if anyone reads this, it will upset a few people… It’s just something I don’t get….
It seems that Lotusphere ‘attendees’ can now access what used to be called “Lotusphere Online” at http://www.socialbizonline.com/
Here’s my issue… Some #LS12 attendees aren’t ‘attendees’, but attend Lotusphere. They are the ones that are registered as EXHIBITORS. They don’t get to attend any sessions, but get to participate in [read] Keywords: lotusphere
