February 2006

  • Database Backup with Transact-SQL

    I've recently installed the Microsoft Small Business Accounting package. I have to say I'm enjoying it and think I'll keep using it. Unfortunately, I didn't like the Business Contact Manager for Outlook, as though the two would supposedly talk to one another, I didn't think it integrated particularly…

  • Flawed Social Perception

    A recent zoning decision has been hailed as a victory for the community. Why? Because it means that an Aldi store can't be built where they wanted to build it. Frankly, I don't see it. Aldi is Good. I'll admit that we don't live in the fanciest part…

  • Movable Type Key Mappings

    So it seems that Movable Type (3.2 at least, may have been there longer) supports ALT-D for deleting an entry while on the "Edit Entry" screen. Unfortunately, this is also the keystroke to access the address bar in Internet Explorer. Luckily I don't use IE much. I could…

  • What is safety worth to you?

    "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."…

  • American Community Survey

    Did anyone else receive one of these? According to their web site, US Code Title 13, sections Section 141 and Section 193 your response is required by law….

  • Do taxes equal patriotism?

    As I'm driving (shh), I notice none other than Uncle Sam out on the road, waving at people. That's nice of him. Appears he's been hired on to promote a tax service around the corner from us. I don't get it. Is he saying that I should feel…