Monthly Archives: January 2005

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Posted on January 31, 2005 by nathan

I’m taking a database administration class for ODU. We each have our own database, and the default logins are the same for everyone. So I’m getting ready to do some homework over my lunch hour, and I discover that my … Continue reading →

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Legalized Forced Prostitution in Germany

Posted on January 31, 2005 by nathan

In Germany, if you’re out of work, then you receive unemployment benefits. But if you get offered a job, and turn it down, then you don’t receive unemployment benefits anymore. Sound fair? It sure does, until you realize that brothels … Continue reading →

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Dell Technical Support

Posted on January 31, 2005 by nathan

I like Dell. I know people say they’re cheap computers and support sucks, but I think those people are just buying the crappy computers. I have a Dell Precision 450 Workstation (dual Xeon, 1 GB RAM) and I think it’s … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 28, 2005 by nathan

Lord, please heal Joel’s mom – you are Jehovah Rapha, the God Who Heals. I stand on this promise you have made to us. “Let God be true, and every man be a liar.” Cancer is no bigger than a … Continue reading →

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but i liked my glitch!

Posted on January 28, 2005 by nathan

I found a glitch, allowing me to circumvent our firewall here at work. I used Yahoo! messenger, and I was happy. Then I messed up Internet Explorer (don’t ask) and I had to use MSN Messenger. Now our IT guys … Continue reading →

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Is programming experience a liability?

Posted on January 26, 2005 by nathan

I just overheard our network admin ranting about some of the applicants he’s been receiving for helpdesk and network engineer positions. He said they’ve had VB6 on their resume, and he told them to apply for programming positions, not helpdesk … Continue reading →

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just for you bud…

Posted on January 18, 2005 by nathan

courtesy of enroper: THREE SCREEN NAMES YOU HAVE HAD (OTHER THAN THIS ONE): 1. ndewitt 2. ndewi001 3. ndewitt185 THREE THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF: 1. humor 2. sarcasm 3. the element of surprise THREE THINGS YOU HATE ABOUT YOURSELF: … Continue reading →

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Return of VB6!!

Posted on January 18, 2005 by nathan

I avoided VB6 for 19.5 months. I just reinstalled it to add error handling to a fellow “programmer’s” application. At the end of the installation, it said, “would you like to restart now?” I said, “no.” It said, “Click here … Continue reading →

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Nice site

Posted on January 18, 2005 by nathan

munkmotion

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raining

Posted on January 14, 2005 by nathan

Titus doesn’t like doing his business in the rain.

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