So, you finally figured you should look into securing your email and other communications? Good. There is no encryption scheme that is going to prevent unauthorized access or eavesdropping on your communications...but, there is a lot that you can do to protect...
How do I install WordPress? To install WordPress, you'll need a web hosting account and a domain name. Most web hosts offer one-click WordPress installation, so you can install it with just a few clicks. Alternatively, you can download the WordPress software from the...
Researching keywords is one of the building blocks of Search Engine Optimization or what is commonly referred to as "SEO." While we have come a long way from the days of using goto.com or Overture to find search terms that are related to a term we are interested in,...
Mommy Noun [mom ee] Someone who gives every ounce of their being to their family. Never second guessing her commitment . Never seeking a return on investment. Not in it for the accolades, the labels, or notoriety. Our purest example of giving. We celebrate you...
After monkeying with OptimizePress a bit and updating some on-page elements to my liking, I decided that I would see how my site was performing in some of the page speed testers. I don't like using these things because there are so many calls being made that I was...
The Microdata Problem Using Google's Webmaster Tools is a great way to find little issues that might be holding your site back from ranking better in the Google SERPs. It had been a few years since I hopped into Webmaster Tools, and when I did, I noticed a number of...
I recently installed La Spaziale's "progressive pre-infusion" chamber on my 2 group New EK. Since installing the setup, I have not had any bad extractions to speak of. I have also been paying close attention to quantity of coffee in (18g) and quantity (weight) of...
The Goal Pull more consistent shots. Test if there are any discernible differences with and without pre-infusion Hypothesis Most of the crappy extractions I get are probably more of a function of a lazy barista. However, I wonder if a "soft start" might be more...
Today I cried. As I sat bundled up with my three-year-old daughter on my lap and looked into the eyes of war veterans passing by, I cried. I'm not completely sure why. I cried for their suffering, I cried for my children to whom I will one day have to explain war, I...
Equipment: Grinder: Rancillio Rocky (set to 2) Espresso Machine: Rancillio Silvia w/ Auber PID Temperature: Auber PID set to 218 Pressure: OPV set to 9 Bar Dosing: 15 to 16g Basket: Espresso Parts Ridgeless Double Portafilter: Espresso Parts Naked Coffee: El...