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A Curious Observation

k4gdw@arrl.net — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:38:53 GMT

First of all, as computer companies go, I truly love Dell. They make a great machine and have, in my experience, great customer service. Barring a significant negative shift in those areas, Dell will likely be my first choice recommendation to anyone looking to purchase a PC. Now, to the curious observation…

I noticed today a curious aspect of Dell’s logo. The “E” in the logo is tilted. Somewhat reminiscent of the big “E” logo from an infamous energy trading company of recent ill-repute called Enron. Here are the two logos:

Just a curious observation and not meant to disparage Dell or Enron. Any thoughts?

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Bryan Johns
K4GDW

"Many law professors, and others who hold contempt for our Constitution, preach that the Constitution is a living document. Saying that the Constitution is a living document is the same as saying we don't have a Constitution. For rules to mean anything, they must be fixed. How many people would like to play me in poker and have the rules be 'living'? Depending on 'evolving standards,' maybe my two pair could beat your flush." --Walter Williams

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MJRainey - Das DereLicht

k4gdw@arrl.net — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:05:01 GMT

An interesting site where a ham turned a dead CFL (compact florescent light) into a CW transmitter.

I think a little more stress is called for in the importance of not breaking the bulb. These things have what might seem like a small amount of mercury in them. However, I’ve heard several horror stories about the EPA getting involved and a very expensive environmental clean up due to dropping one of these things. I also find it ironic that it’s the greens (aka environmental wackos) who have pushed the widespread adoption of these things. I wonder what will happen when millions of these little time bombs find their way into the land-fills as what happens with blown incandescent bulbs.

MJRainey - Das DereLicht

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Bryan Johns
K4GDW

"Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" --Patrick Henry

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Scripting user permissions using catalog views in SQL Server 2005 : Narayana Vyas Kondreddi's home page

k4gdw@arrl.net — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:08:17 GMT

Scripting user permissions using catalog views in SQL Server 2005 : Narayana Vyas Kondreddi's home page

Really Useful… It saved me and/or my boss from having to bang out permissions for a user on several tables and sprocs after accidentally and accident.

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Bryan Johns
K4GDW

"Little progress can be made by merely attempting to repress what is evil; our great hope lies in developing what is good." --Calvin Coolidge

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Early Peek at Resharper 4.5 Features : JohnPapa.net

bjohns@starband.net — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:50:14 GMT

JohnPappa.net takes a peek at the next release of Resharper!

Latest Info On My Battle with Oral Cancer

bjohns@starband.net — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:35:38 GMT

On Monday, I check in to the outpatient services desk at Jackson hospital here in Montgomery to have a PEG feeding tube installed as well as an IV infusion port. The feeding tube will make it possible for me to get plenty of fluids and calories to be able to recover and the infusion port will prevent them from having to stick me over and over in the arm or hand for the chemo.

Please pray for a successful procedure and a fast recovery so I don’t miss much work.

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Bryan Johns
K4GDW

"The Constitution was made to guard the people against the dangers of good intentions." --Daniel Webster

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