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February 4, 2009 15:20 by Dave

I still haven’t found a single tool I can use to maintain my blog, Facebook and Twitter.  Hell, even a single tool which let me update Twitter and Facebook (optionally) at the same time would be cool.

Marcus started school today.  I’m pretty sure we were more wigged out about it than he was.  He had a few confusing moments because he didn’t fully understand a few things, but it’ll get better.

I have a cunning plan.  My last cunning plan required rebuilding a PC. This one could very well require building a PC.  We’ll see how the planning goes.

Gardening is a lot of hard work.  But satisfying.

I’m sad, but not surprised, that my 5 year old MP3 player can’t cope with an MP3 that is 700MB (9 hours) long.

I’m on day 2 of my holiday.  I’ve already been bugged by work 5 times.  2 phone calls, 1 TXT and 2 “incredibly urgent” emails.  And that doesn’t even include the emails that need my attention and if do ignore them until next week, will probably cause me more headaches that it’s worth. 
Doesn’t help that the only other guy on my team that could possibly do some of what I do is currently skiing in Canada. 

I’m a little miffed that Windows 7 can’t access my MP3 player the same way previous versions did.  Sure, it shows up as a removable drive, and I can view the files, delete files and create new folders.  But if I try to copy new music onto it, I get a “Permission denied” error.
I can sync it just fine using Media Player though, so it’s not a real biggie.

Auckland SQL – February meeting.  Need to plan it.  Tomorrow; Thursday at the latest. (PS:  If you want to come talk, please let me know)

Using Windows 7 with a widescreen laptop?  My tip for the day.  Put the “start/task bar” on the side.  You get 40 pixels of vertical real estate back, and the new style bar makes it totally usable.

Need to spend some quality time with the aquarium.  It’s been neglected the past couple of months.  Will get some new plants and try and find new stock to replenish those who have passed on.

IE8 in Win7 beta has a serious problem with remembering cookies.  Serious problem...


[AUCKLANDSQL] November Meeting

November 18, 2008 17:01 by Dave

The inaugural meeting of the Auckland SQL Server Users Group is this Wednesday, 19th of November, 2008

Where:
     Microsoft House
     Level 5, 22 Viaduct Harbour Ave, Auckland (http://tinyurl.com/5z4l3o)

When:
     6pm Wednesday, November 19th 2008

Why:
     Introduction to SQL 2008 (AKA: Why you should be excited)
     Presented by Dave Dustin (Wolters Kluwer Health)

     All you ever wanted to know about SQL Server Certification, but were afraid to ask...
     Presented by Amanda Jackson (Fronde)

     Pizza & drinks

     Door prizes (of both the software and hardware varieties)

 

If you want to know more, or have any other questions, please don't hesitate to contact me (dave@aucklandsql.com or 027-323-4670)

See you there...


Auckland SQL Users Group restarting - please contact if interested...

October 7, 2008 15:56 by Dave

After a false start, the Auckland SQL Server users group is restarting.

We're currently planning our first meeting for the middle of November in the CBD.

We have a new website, www.aucklandsql.com. We plan to expand this site to a full-blown portal very soon, featuring session information, training materials and much more.

If you are interested in being a part of the Auckland SQL Server Users Group, please, drop me a note on my new contact address:  dave@aucklandsql.com

Cheers


Auckland SQL Users Group... we're back

September 30, 2008 14:58 by Dave

http://www.aucklandsql.com

More news to follow soon...