Yearly Archives: 2012

VMware View Static IP Addresses for Linked Clones

I recently had a requirement to build a non-persistent VMware View desktop pool that acted as if the linked-clone virtual desktops had static computer names with static IP addresses. The reason was that the vendor of a particular clinical application ties its licensing to both the computer name and its IP address. If they don’t …

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Fraternity is the center of my social network

In 1991 I joined Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity at Elon College (now Elon Univeristy). I then moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, and worked for Lambda Chi Alpha Headquarters — twice, for a total of 10 years. One of the social networks I use is LinkedIn. I have 500+ connections. Using the LinkedIn Maps feature from LinkedInLabs.com, …

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Irv Pearce becomes president of AIA North Carolina

My father Irvin Pearce was recently elected president of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA NC) for the year 2012. He’s been an architect all of his life. As a founding principal of the Pearce Brinkley Cease + Lee architecture firm, you’ll find his name etched on many building cornerstones …

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How Macy’s and Simmons could have better sold me a mattress

About 15 years ago I purchased a queen mattress from Macy’s named the Dreamwell Englewood Plush by Simmons. I like this mattress and now want a king version. Understandably, this make and model of mattress has been discontinued and is no longer available. I thought, “No big deal. I’ll just ask Macy’s and Simmons to …

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