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Solving the EVIL java SSL issue

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Testing web applications in developmental environments that attempt to utilize Https through unsigned certificates can be challenging, especially if you’ve never had the pleasure of working with Sun’s keytool utility and X.509 security certificates.

This issue manifests itself as javax.net.ssl.SSLHandshakeExceptions and sun.security.validator.ValidatorExceptions. For example, attempting to access untrusted Https through Java may yield stack traces with these tidbits:

Javax.net.ssl.SSLHandshakeException:
sun.security.validator.ValidatorException:
PKIX path building failed:
sun.security.provider.certpath.SunCertPathBuilderException:
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Day 0 - In the Airplane from SFO -> Frankfurt, ramblings of a man..

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Holla-

lets sync up with where I left out:

For those that don’t know, I am currently in schedule to be in Mumbai: 4/8-4/27 for work (If you want anything, let me know! I have already printed out a list of peoples’ bio-data)

I boarded the flight from sfo to frankfurt at 1.55pm.. Everything was fine and dandy.. until of course I sit down.. I sit next to a heavy-set individual that we will call MOTOOO.. which makes moving around very uncomfortable.. I’m pretty much playing fencing every couple of minutes with my elbow against his.... and of course..every now and then.. I slip and find myself crammed against the wall of the plane.. window seats!

A brief summary of 99% of the people you will ever meet in college

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Intellectual Superhero
Intellectual Superhero is neither an intellectual nor a superhero, but don’t tell him that! The Intellectual Superhero is easily identified by his complete inability to allow a class period to pass by without asking at least 654 questions designed to show how "witty" and "clever" he is. He will attempt to prove the professor wrong in every class with his inane bullshit, regardless of the fact that the professor has a doctorate in the field. If it’s a science course, the Intellectual Superhero will attempt to solve every problem using an alternate method, which is always incorrect. But don’t worry; he’ll still manage to waste 20 minutes of your life with his insane method of solving the problem. At least you’ll get to laugh at him when the professor proves him wrong.

Good 'ol Venting

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Sooo...the pressure is definitely 'WAY UP' for my current project. I gotta pretty big deliverable tomorrow..and of course...I finally get reviewed..the day before it's due...not incrementally....BUT THE DAY BEFORE..because..my manager..assumed i already knew how to do it... why? even though I voiced that I haven't done this type of work before? ahh yes..the life of consulting..and quick ramp-ups..where money..is a ratio of time verses delivering... which adversely affects..people's learning curves... soo since this is my first business process assignment..there's bound to be a few hiccups..but what makes it worse..is that i'm learning business processes..for a business that's still being defined/created! So I'm learning two huge chunks of processes...in parallel..which leads to so much frustration! and of course mixed with the idealogy of self-learning...

Top 50 Restaurants in the World

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In April, the British magazine Restaurant unveiled its fourth annual global ranking of the 50 Best Restaurants. According to spokesperson Rebecca Reed, this year's poll was the magazine's biggest yet.
I'm definitely adding some of the Cali restaurants on my to-do list..of course you have to check out the other ones as well!
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World’s First All-glass Undersea Restaurant Opens

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The Maldives | 15 April marks the day that the first ever all-glass undersea restaurant in the world opens its doors for business at the Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa.
If you're even in Maldives.. you gotta check out: Ithaa!
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Bollywood awards Hasselhoff "International Star of the Year"

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Interestingly enough...this year's bollywood awards..which took place in Atlanta..awarded Hassellhoff best international star!
I'm like WTF! I personally think he doesn't deserve that award...let alone any... But alas.. I'll leave that one to 'stupidity'.
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Best Credit Card?

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So..I've realized that it's important to have a good credit card..in terms of benefits...and it comes down to two things..
Do you want money back? or do you want benefits?

The Case of the Bent Key

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Ahh....yesterday after work it was snowing...yup snowing in denver during the end of April....makes me miss home! At any rate..i get out of my hotel today.. friday's are always hectic...cuz u have to wake up early and check out of the hotel....and of course eat some breakfast..never forget that....

So i open the trunk of my rental..and put all my crap in there... then i go for the drivers side door....and put the key in...I'm like..why isn't it turning...i apply some pressure....and take the key out..

It's freak'n BENT! I'm freezing in the cold..my car is covered in snow..and my key is bent.... at that point i'm like ARRRRR.... i go to the hotel desk..and talk to the people..they're like 'You should've gone out with hot water..and splashed it on the door lock....' I WAS LIKE..THANKS for telling me NOW! i borrow a wrench and pray that it doesn't snap in half..otherwise i'd be SOL... so i try..and it actually changes! woo hoo

Top Ten Most Expensive Zip Codes In the US

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1. 94027 Atherton, Calif.
2. 93108 Montecito, Calif.
3. 92067 Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.
4. 92662 Newport Beach, Calif.
5. 11765 Mill Neck, N.Y.
6. 94957 Ross, Calif.
7. 89402 Crystal Bay, Nev.
8. 07620 Alpine, N.J.
9. 89413 Glenbrook, Nev.
10. 07976 New Vernon, N.J.
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Cali is representing well...wish it wasn't so DAMN expensive to live here!