Archive for September, 2006

Java JVM, PermGen and String.intern(): More tips about dealing with those pesky OutOfMemory errors.

I got pingback from haakon on a great post entitled Java Permgen space, String.intern, XML parsing. I always love a good debugging session story, when you throw in a memory leak that’s an instant Nerdgasm. This post covers String.intern() , a bit more about Classloaders, and leaves you with a great tools [...]

IBM developerWorks: Introduction to Grid Computing

Grid computing is a critical shift in thinking about how to maximize the value of computing resources. The technology is still fairly nascent, but here at the developerWorks grid computing zone, we’re publishing a steady stream of new articles, tutorials, resources, and tools to bring developers up to speed on this important cutting-edge [...]

Vodka Infusions Take Time

I recently got interested in making some infused vodka… I wasn’t prepared for how long it would take:

Cucumber Vodka This infusion is fabulously refreshing in summer coolers and minimalist Martinis. 1 cup English (hothouse) cucumber, sliced One 750-ml bottle good-quality vodka [...]