Dynamic User Directory Module Review 

I was recently given an opportunity to review the Dynamic User Directory module created by the folks at DataSprings. This module is a a great module for creating a user directory from a standard DotNetNuke installation, and works great for individuals that are using the Dynamic Registration module from DataSprings as well. At the most basic level, this module might seem to be a fairly simple module, it displays a list of users on the portal. However, it is important to not over-simplify the task at hand. Due to the nature of DotNetNuke and the data structures used it is very common for a "user directory" module to be a very complex setup, especially if you are looking to work against a large user base, or to support searching on profile values. This review will take a look at the module and provide some insight to some of the key findings from my testing.

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Expedia Twice Burned Not Going for Number Three 

OK, so normally I try to keep the number of personal, non-tech, blog postings to a minimum on this site, since most of my readers are here for the technical content.  Well, this time I am going to make an exception.  For those of you that follow me on

you may have already heard bits-and-pieces of my travel fiasco from last night -> this morning.  Well for the benefit of others, I thought I would share some details on my two major Expedia failures this year.

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