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Changing the Past

Posted on January 21, 2011 by way0utwest

A few years ago my accountant caught a mistake in one of our tax returns. This was during the next year’s filing and so we had to amend to previous return, filing against almost two years later to correct an … Continue reading →

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Shrinking Databases

Posted on December 10, 2010 by way0utwest

Every time you shrink a database, an angel gets its wings torn off. Or Paul Randal feels a disturbance in The Force. In other words, don’t do it. But people continually do shrink databases. Despite the constant advice and guidance … Continue reading →

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Coding With Music

Posted on December 3, 2010 by way0utwest

Lots of developers use headphones and music at work, though I think corporate life in cubes encourages this, just to block out the distractions. When the walls of your office stop at the 5 foot level, you might need all … Continue reading →

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Little Devices

Posted on November 19, 2010 by way0utwest

It seems that I get more and more done with my smartphone all the time. I find myself responding to lots of emails, having text or Twitter conversations, taking pictures, reading, even making notes on my iPhone. I can’t imagine … Continue reading →

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