Techie Articles

"Securing .NET Web Services with the WS-Security Protocol," DevX, February 2003.

Exploring the mystery that is "Ws-Security" and shows you how to leverage the WSE. 

"Control Replication with ActiveX: Providing on-demand synchronization from client applications," SQL Server Magazine, July 2003.

Just what it sounds like - how to use ActiveX with Replication in SQL Server. For updated information on this article, click here.

"Using Web Services Enhancements to Send SOAP Messages with Attachments," MSDN Online, February 2003.

A more in-depth look at using the WSE with DIME and WS-Attachments. More code samples! And, there is another article coming - so keep checking MSDN's WSE page for info. For reader responses to this article, click here.

"DIME: Sending Files, Attachments, and SOAP Messages Via Direct Internet Message Encapsulation," MSDN Magazine, December 2002.

In this article, I introduce DIME technology, including a description of how DIME works and how to use it with SOAP. This article was written before I had gotten my hands on the MS Web Services Enhancement Kit, so I am writing a follow-up for MSDN online. Keep your eyes peeled!

"What is .NET Passport," Web Services Journal, August 2002.

In this article, I introduce the Microsoft .NET Passport service, weight the pros and cons of using .NET Passport on your Web site, and discuss where the future is headed for this much maligned Microsoft technology.

"XML Messaging Interface for .Net My Services," XML & Web Services Magazine.

This article describes the data model for interacting with XML Web services that was implemented in .NET My Services (Hailstorm). Even though this Microsoft offering is being re-tooled, this article still gives an interesting window into how Microsoft views the data model for XML Web services.

"Case Study: Programming C# Web Services with SQL Server and Visual Studio .NET," C# Today, July 15, 2002.

This case study walks you through creating an XML Web service using Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and Visual Studio .NET.

"Simplifying Coding for .Net My Services," XML and Web Services Magazine, April 2002.

This article describes how to build a simple web app that consumes .NET My Services using Visual Studio .NET

"Girlfriend Getaways," Seattle Woman Magazine, May 2005

A rundown of Washington State escapes for women who need to get away from everything but their friends. Not available online at this time.

"Women Restaurateurs," Seattle Woman Magazine, April 2005

Celebrated restaurateurs of restaurants like Cafe Juanita, Flying Fish, and Chez Shea offer advice for would-be restaurateurs. This issue also contains my poem, "Female Comic Book Superheroes," on the back page feature "Poetry Corner." Not available online at this time.

"What Would You Trust a Robot to Do?," Servo Magazine, November 2003

An article that includes a discussion of one professor's work with intelligent robot systems. Not online right now, unfortunately, but you can order the back copy for your very own

Writing For the Web, Microsoft.com, February 2002

A little walk-through of the main things to keep in mind when writing for the web. Except if you're blogging, of course. Then be as long-winded and extraneous as you want. That's what blogging is for!

Food-Related Articles

Pike Place Market, One of Our Favorite Things, Northwest Palate Magazine, March/April 2005

A description of the perfect Sunday outing to Seattle's Pike Place Market, listed among Northwest Palate's special "Our Favorite Things" issue.

Finding the Perfect Scone, Northwest Palate, January/February 2004

One of the recipes is the "featured recipe" on the web site. This, of course, is how to re-create the best scone experiences. My favorite scones in the Seattle area: Tom Douglas' Dahlia Bakery and Friday Harbor House.

Restaurants with Class(es), Northwest Palate, March/April 2003

This article can't be found online. A discussion of Seattle-area restaurants that offer cooking classes.