Monthly Archives: July 2008

Metrologic Laser Scanner fun-ness

This laser barcode scanner came with a keyboard wedge that plugs into a PS/2 keyboard connector. Saleshead needs to demo it to an overseas client, and naturally, his fancy notebook does not have a PS/2 port. Solution: buy a USB … Continue reading

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Strange New Virus

Something strange happening in the office today. GMail and Google Docs were very problematic. But the problem mainly targetted the computers of middle-aged women in the office. Working perfectly fine for me though.

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Movie: Harold and Kumar Escapes from Guatanamo Bay

Harold and Kumar flies to Amsterdam for weed and romance. Kumar smuggles a bong on-board and tries to join the mile-HIGH club. Sky Marshall gets them. NSA (or one of those American govt acronyms) throws them in Guatanamo Bay. They … Continue reading

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My First Randori

I created a category for Shorinji Kempo ages ago, and has thus far failed to write anything about it. My plan was to use it to make notes of each technique I absorb after every session. I’ve been going to … Continue reading

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Creating ODBC for MS SQL Server 2005 Express

Stupid buggery that wasted a good 20min of my life. Installed SQL Server Express, but when creating the ODBC, it can’t open a connection to the local server. Found the solution here, “It turns out you must specify the instance … Continue reading

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