tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87646915754981492472010-07-25T01:30:05.030-07:00What you'd write about if you had a blogRappin' Reggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16631963702971053101noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8764691575498149247.post-27425634168052051082009-02-01T20:24:00.000-08:002009-02-01T20:39:13.180-08:00

Yeah, as a developer, the major PITA in getting connected to a database that's not MS, is the client. For years, IBM ensconced their basic ODBC driver in a fat 450MB - 1GB download. There goes half a day at a client's local waiting to get the desktop which is invariably lacking everything you need to get to work. Usually it takes 2 - 3 days to get going. Now you can cut the wait. Get the IBM

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This morning I needed to research when a clients machine had shutdown - if at all - since I had reported not being able to connect via Remote Desktop through VPN last night.I digress. If you want to find the history of shutdowns in Windows Server 2003, and presumably higher, simply go to START --> Administrative Tools --> Event Viewer.In Event Viewer look at the Source column for Events by USER32

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Well, hard to tell if he's a Monet or Picaso at this early stage, but we think it's brilliant!

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Let’s say you don’t like the way a consultant named the Siebel Enterprise. Well, fortunately, he was kind enough to leave you instructions on how to rename it. These instructions are not for the faint of heart. You should really know what your doing or you can seriously foul things up. Follow these steps. 1. Backup the ADMIN directory on the gateway. 2. Leave all Siebel

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Below is a list of the top 50 sunscreens for 2008 as ranked by Skin Deep (cosmeticsdatabase.com) . Where did your sunscreen rank? Chances are your sunscreen is actually doing more harm than good. Click the title or use the link at the end of the list to learn more.Keys Soap Solar Rx Therapeutic Sunblock, SPF 30Trukid Sunny Days Facestick Mineral Sunscreen UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum, SPF 30+

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Meth style? What? Yeah, you heard it. This is my teriyaki chicken recipe. It cooks up so fast you'll look like the local meth mommie talking on the phone, dropping the kids off to soccer, putting on lipstick, and drinking a Starbucks - all while changing a diaper. OK, here's the deal, I'm going to assume you've already prepped your chicken and that it's thawed. This can be done in about 15

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So, you wash your hands when they are dirty, right? You wash your arm pits when they stink, right? There's a long list here, but I will get to the point quickly.A lot of my cycling homies complain about allergies and how they increase when they ride. They take allergy meds and then feel not so clear.I solved this problem by putting a bottle of saline nasal wash in the shower. I simple hose

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Here's a great lactose free shake I make for my wife. I say it's lactose free because it has no milk, but it does have yogurt. I use Activia. My wife has found that the Activia does not cause the same problems other milk products do.Put the following items into your blender in this order:1 cup of frozen strawberries3/4 cup of frozen pineapple chunks1/2 cup of plain or vanilla Activia yogurt1/2

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For me, buying an iPhone was a productivity choice. I wanted to be more productive when I was out of the office or just off hours. I needed to be able to discern when something needed my immediate attention and when it could wait until Monday; and I didn’t want to have to remote in to do it. Fortunately, we are all email in my industry, so I just needed to get my Exchange (Outlook) email on my

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Handy as a pocket on a shirt.

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This is a 2005 Nebbiolo recreation from Sonoma. This wine is crazyheavy, juicey, big, inky, with a light nutty finish. The deep berryflavor blossoms as we finish the bottle. Speaking of which, JasonBrock and I polished the whole thing off tonight. I'd like to alwayshave a bottle of this on hand. We had capicola, bagette and zamaranocheese. A lucky, perfect match.

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Below is a picture of the latest marketing trend for eggs: honesty in what the hens a fed. However, I have to say I'm a bit appalled. Look at what they claim to be feeding them!

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OK, here's a quick narrative of how to make this dish. There is no recipe, just some guidelines.I sauteed the fresh frozen talapia for 4 minutes a side on medium-ish in EVOO with kosher, cracked, and squeeze of lemon; then set it aside.Into my already boiling water, I dumped premade gnocchi. After 5 minutes, I drained and set it aside after a cooling rinse.Then I sauteed mushrooms in olive oil,

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Do you use a custom domain with Blogger like I do? Well I find that the help at Blogger is pretty good. There's info on how to setup the DNS etc. And, if you're like me and wrap your domain with Gmail and Google Calendar then you have email.yourdomain.com resolving for email and cal.yourdomain.com resolving for the Calendar.However, you may have noticed that while www.yourdomain.com brings up

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I'm a big believer in less is more. To me, regular expressions are the eptitomy of that in slinging code. Finally found a good primer. Now if I can only find the time to read and practice. I have the same problem with my grand piano.

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The folks at EdZachary.com show you how to improve the lame, eh hmm, low quality MP3 encoder with a real LAME Encoder. Read more at EdZachary.com.

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Wondering why you can't recruit the best and brightest to your IT organization? Probably because your just not trying hard enough to do what's key to recruiting raw, fresh talent; then again, looks like the powerhouses have the same issue. Learn from their mistakes. Read this article. Whether true or not, an excellent read for any CIO or IT VP.

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Here's an antique Santa from who knows when or where. My mom came across these when I was 12 or 13 and had packs of them. I remember her using them to decorate the big gifts and hanging here and there about the house for a little more Christmas spirit. They are all my favorites but you can decide which is your as I update the post.Merry, merry!

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Linsco/Private LedgerMember NASD/SIPC9785 Towne Centre DriveSan Diego, CA 92121-1968One Beacon Street, 22nd FloorBoston, MA 02108-3106November 14,2007Dear Valued Investor:Well,despite all the doom and gloom out there in the media,the economy keeps on ticking. The headlines arescreaming about subprime mortgage loan problems, but the macroeconomic data continues to improve. Lastweek we got a trade

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This is not one of my wife's favorite rice bowls. But, it is still quick and easy as all of them always are. Combine all of the ingredients in your big rice steamer in the following order:2 cups long grain white rice1 lb diced raw or frozen chicken16 oz (1lb) package of frozen 3 peppers and onions blend (red, green, and yellow bell peppers with onions)Maybe some corn or brocolli if you like.

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Wrinkle-free is no lie. These shirts from Jos. A. Bank are the absolute best. My favorite is the Traveler Tailored Fit Pinpoint Solid Point Collar Dress Shirt. I don't really like the button down collars. They look too casual in a suit. Actually, I just think the point collar is more classic and refined.As a cyclist, I am missing that little spare tire most men my age have. However, my

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A lesson was learned today. Do not leave your bucket of shredded paper where a 2 year old can get to it.

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This is one of my wife's favorite rice bowls. Quick and easy as all of them always are. Combine all of the ingredients in your big rice steamer in the following order:2 cups long grain white rice1 lb diced raw or frozen chicken16 oz (1lb) package of frozen mixed veggies (corn, peas, carrots, and whatnot)A cup or so of frozen broccoliSome diced celery if you have some on hand, if not, no big

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My good friend glogged the other day about sitting "Indian-style" and having some coffee with friends. This, by the way, is my super woo-woo friend. Totally save-the-whales, loves Al Gore, patchouli, and sandalwood. OK. I exaggerate, but you get the picture. She should, by all accounts, be 100% Politically Correct yet she said "sitting Indian-style."My wife is a 4th grade teacher. Teachers

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