Author Archives: Kevin

About Kevin

Just an old guy with opinions that I like to bounce off other people.

SQL Server TSQL Bulk Insert very slow

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Kevin

One mistake that slow down MS SQL Server BULK Inserts hugely, and how to fix it. Continue reading →

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Little fires

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Kevin

When we use fossil fuels for energy, we leave a carbon footprint. Even though I drive a Prius, it still burns gas. But what got to me was when I realized the carbon emissions from everything else I do. I … Continue reading →

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Heroes of Might and Magic III Complete under Windows 7

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Kevin

With great trepidation, I embarked on what I figured would be a painful journey trying to get my favorite game working under Windows 7. I thought I would be clever and install it under the “Windows XP Mode” virtual machine. … Continue reading →

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FireFox browser trashes Windows users

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Kevin

A tiny group of FireFox developers have pushed out a blocklist that automatically installs itself without permission, that cannot be rejected and cannot be removed. And by so doing, they knowingly prevented mission critical applications based on Microsoft’s Windows Presentation … Continue reading →

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Mark Sanford must go

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Kevin

Looking towards a run for president in 2012, Governor Mark Sanford of South Carolina played games refusing to accept stimulus funds from the federal government to boost his right-wing credentials, while ignoring the second highest unemployment rate in the country. … Continue reading →

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Paul R. Vaulin

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Kevin

For some reason, I typed in the name of one of my college professors, from 40 years ago, Paul R. Vaulin, into a search engine. Sad to say, he died in 2007.  It’s no surprise, since he was about 89 … Continue reading →

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Star Trek

Posted on May 10, 2009 by Kevin

Saw the new movie, Star Trek. It was very entertaining. While there were a few hat tips to the TV series, the movie didn’t over do it. I was prepared to suspend belief and to go along for the ride. … Continue reading →

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