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SQL xp_findnextmsg and xp_readmail
2009-11-15 23:48:00
If you use SQL mail, you can read the messages in the SQL inbox stack and do stuff with them. Recently I had to use SQL scripting to find messages in the SQL inbox, read the message, determine if it is a text or html email, then add the message to a table in ...
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31 Days to Build a Better Blog challenge!
2009-05-13 10:52:00
I recently completed the 31 Days to Build a Better Blog challenge run by Darren Rowse, the problogger (@problogger). I took away a lot of ideas that I will use to improve this blog and other blogs that I will create in the future. What I thought of the challenge A lot of what was said in the daily challenges are great reminder. I know what I ought to do at the back of my mind but to actually put them into action requires reminding for my part. For example when I created my blog, it was an experiment. It’s coming to two years now and I still keep some blogging bad habits and the challenges helped me remind myself that I should do things differently to grow my blog. Another example, It didn’t occur to me to think of an elevator pitch until I started the challenge. I was concentrating more on the content rather than telling others about my blog. Reading the exchanges of comments during the daily challenges also gave me a chance to learn from other bloggers and real...
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What is Joomla’s Community Builder extension?
2009-05-12 10:00:00
This is the 2nd part to my post entitled Getting Joomla excited! In this post I will write about the popular Community Builder extension and how to install the extension. In Part 3 I will look at implementation of the extension and how to add Community Builder plug-ins and finally I will also showcase what I have done on my website with the Community Builder extension. All of this was done without a line of extra coding so Joomla enthusiasts can implement the Community Builder extension without having to be a coder. The Community Builder extension The Community Builder extension is the brainchild of the guys at www.joomlapolis.com. It extends the capability of Joomla’s membership module and transforms the Joomla CMS into a full-fledged membership and community site. If you are using Joomla CMS without the Community Builder extension and try to build a community website or portal, you will experience a lot of limitations. What Community Builder provides 1. Better User M...
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Listen to your iPod while you drive
2009-05-11 20:00:00
I’ve been able to save hours of reading time by listening to audio books while I drive to work. This is made possible by hooking up my iPod Touch to a FM Transmitter and when tuned to an unused FM frequency, you can listen to your music or audio books through your car stereo system. This is not new technology but it was previously illegal in the United Kingdom to use a FM Transmitter in your car. Since the law changed, I finally got around to buying a FM Transmitter to use in my car. There are many brands of FM Transmitter you can buy from high street shops or even online and the prices range from cheap to expensive. I bought mine from Amazon.co.uk and I decided on the Belkin iPod TuneBase FM Transmitter with ClearScan. I decided on Belkin with ClearScan because it allowed me to charge my iPod Touch while I listened to my audio books and ClearScan made it easy to tune the gadget. What is ClearScan? The ClearScan technology will automatically scan to find the best FM fre...
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-05-03
2009-05-03 03:00:00
I discovered a new Malaysian cafe had opened beside my dentist so I decided to check it out. Food was good but not excellent. 3/5 # Just a thought-could you live without yr mobile phone. I probably couldn’t and shouldn’t. Alright I’ll look for a new mobile 2mrow # It’s almost 1am in London and I am reading about World of Goo, a physics based puzzle and construction game. # Implement Ajax CollapsiblePanelExtender in ASP.NET page http://ff.im/2×80d # After some retail therapy and feeding my tummy, it’s time to get down to some serious work and get started with my assignment. # Sigh my mobile has decided to pack. Time to look for a replacement. # RT @cheth: TECHCRUNCH.COM – Google Rents Goats To Replace Lawnmowers (I’m Not Kidding) http://bit.ly/LtCzb # Installing yet another instance of SQL 2005. This time on a different server. # Dutch parade attack driver dies http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8 028317.stm # “Bankers have made ...
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Implement Ajax CollapsiblePanelExtender in ASP.NET page
2009-05-03 01:18:00
It has never been easier to add Ajax controls to ASP.NET using Visual Studio. There are two approaches to implementing Ajax controls in an ASP.NET page. The first approach is to add the control and its properties to the aspx page. The second approach is to add the control to the aspx page and then write the code in the code-behind page. The example which I am going to show you will use the first approach and the Ajax control that I will implement is the CollapsiblePanelExtender. Here is an example to show you what the CollapsiblePanelExtender will do in your browser. The CollapsiblePanelExtender will allow you to expand the panel on an ASP.NET page to display its content by clicking the control. It will not do a server-side post back and the page does not refresh in the browser. Alternatively you can collapse or hide the content by clicking on the expanded control. A collapse control An expanded control Here’s how we create it in ASP.NET 1. Add the Ajax Scrip...
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C# quick example of handling Infinity and NaN
2009-04-26 21:30:00
In C# programming you may come across instances where you have to compute numbers especially division of numbers which will return a NaN (Not a Number) or Infinity , when dividing by zero. You can use two methods to check if a number is NaN of Infinity. The two methods are IsNaN and IsInfinity. Here are the examples: IsNaN if (double.IsNaN(per)) { per = 0.0; } IsInfinity if (double.IsInfinity(per)) { per = 100; }
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-04-26
2009-04-26 03:00:00
RT @guardiantech: The secret ingredient in Windows 7 is … Windows XP http://bit.ly/FfaBf # RT @bbcworld: UK’s 1,000 richest people have seen their fortunes shrink by £155bn, says the Sunday Times Rich List.http://tinyurl.com/dawrdk # Time to get started on the OO assignment. So much to do but so little time. # Weather’s not too bad today. Going to Lidl to get some butter to make Portuguese cookie cake. # 2.5 hours to service & MOT car and I still have to make another appt. to change the timing belt. That’s another £250. Crap. # London marathon on Sunday. Celebraties running the marathon this year – Gordon Ramsay, Peter Andre & Katie Price aka Jordan # Wonder what they would serve a teetotaler at Sky Bar, KL…. # Looking forward to tasting good traditional Iranian food at Sarab in an hour’s time. Currently enjoying the sunshine. # RT @guardiantech: Apple reaches one billion iPhone application downloads http://bit.ly/19PjBQ # tick tock,...
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-04-19
2009-04-19 03:00:00
Just watched 1st episode of Aguila Roja (Red Eagle) on http://viikii.net with English subtitles. Great story. # @Darnell LOL maybe Simon Cowell will give her a recording contract. I think she deserves it. in reply to Darnell # RT @izuddinhelmi: RT @ciorici: Anyone interested in buying One-Theme WP Theme MartketPlace? It’s up for sale for $160k http://is.gd/t8Ql # On 2nd thoughts I won’t download ustream viewing app. to my iPod touch. Way too many -ve reviews. Too buggy. # Seriously how time flies.cleaned the garden, hoovered the hse, sorted out online banking & cooked lunch. That took 1/2 of my sat.!!! # RT @cmiddlebrook: RT: @CaroMcC: http://tinyurl.com/c49rgl Proof you can never judge a book by it’s cover.Susan Boyle Britain’s Got Talent 09 # It’s been raining all day in London & Surrey. Gonna stay in this eve. And have a pizza. # RT @guardiantech: Pirate Bay defendant: we can’t and won’t pay http://bit.ly/2AzNq # @doshdosh thanks....
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Skype for iPhone/iPod Touch has finally arrived
2009-03-31 21:48:00
So much has been said about Skype for iPhone. Everyone were anticipating the release and finally I read on BBC that it will be available for download from iTunes App Store today. Yes, today. I downloaded and installed it on my iPod Touch this morning. Later this evening after I got home from work, I installed Skype on my friend’s iPod Touch and noticed that there are already over 300 reviews on the application. When I downloaded Skype this morning, no one had left a review but this evening there’s over 300 reviews. It would be interesting to see the stats, if it is available to find out how many people have downloaded Skype since its release. The next thing to do now that I have installed Skype is to find a microphone for my iPod Touch. Unlike iPhone, iPod Touch does not have a built-in microphone. The microphone that I would like to get is called TouchMic Handsfree Lapel Microphone & Adapter. The microphone is compatible with iPod Touch 2nd Gen and works w...
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Getting Joomla excited!
2009-03-21 22:24:00
Do you know how easy it is to get a Content Management Software (CMS) website up and running? I’ll tell you how easy it is. Recently, I decided to create a website for my family and I wanted it to be an open source CMS with good user management module, available templates and lots of plug-ins or add-ons. I also wanted to put the site together as quickly as possible with minimum coding. The reason for the website is to create an environment for sharing and staying in touch. My family members live in various parts of the world and if we are lucky, we see each other once a year. Now with the generation Y kids growing up, I thought it was time to network and get to know each other better, especially the next generation. Hence, the idea of a common website. Joomla came to mind as a CMS platform that I can install and try out. Although Joomla wasn’t my first choice. The hosting company I am with, Bluehost, provided multiple CMS installs that I could choose from and in...

What is an Internet Server?
2008-06-07 21:02:00
Like this post? Publish It On Your Own Blog What exactly is an Internet Server ? People write books to explain this topic. It is a technical and complex area that brings internet connectivity into our homes and offices. I am only going to briefly explain the types of Internet servers available. Internet ...
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Is JavaScript more object-oriented than other programming languages?
2008-06-07 10:11:00
Like this post? Publish It On Your Own Blog I started my career as a web developer before the dot.com crash. I learnt all about HTML, IIS, ASP, SQL Server and Java Script . Equipped with the knowledge I built a few dynamic websites and carried my laptop with me to all my interviews and walked ...
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GPS Receiver for Sony PSP
2008-06-04 23:53:00
In gadget land, owning anything that says GPS is fashionable. Satellite Navigation system is one of the most popular gadget that vehicle drivers own. I remember my first encounter with a Sat Nav system was I took a ride home with the two truck driver who kindly towed Herbie (my VW Golf) from ...
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If you?ve never failed, you?ve never lived
2008-06-03 00:09:00
After watching this video, I can’t help but to also mention two motivational books that are key to overcoming failure. It is our attitude that will determine if we succeed or fail in life. Failing Forward by John C. Maxwell Attitude 101 by John C. Maxwell
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Download YouTube video to your desktop
2008-06-01 22:42:00
YouTube Download er 2.1.6 is a freeware software that allows you to download videos from YouTube onto your desktop and it also allows you to convert the videos to other formats for your iPod, iPhone, PSP, mobile phone, Windows Media, mp3, etc. Watch the video on how to download YouTube video and how to convert the video ...
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Broadband penetration in Malaysia
2008-05-26 12:38:00
Here’s an interview from YouTube.com where Josh Lim shared his research analysis on broadband penetration in Malaysia . I was quite shocked to discover that there is only a 2% broadband penetration in Malaysia with almost all of the 2% concentrating in the Peninsula Malaysia. He mentioned that the government is aware and admits ...
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Twitter resource
2008-05-25 20:56:00
I signed up for a Twitter account some time ago but didn’t really get into it. Why? I don’t really know why. I guess it didn’t appear as an interesting Web 2 .0 application at that time. I was spending more time on Facebook, Orkut and other social networks but today I ...
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Using Photoshop to change the eye colour
2008-05-25 20:07:00
Here’s a simple and easy to follow Photoshop tutorial on how to change the eye colour on a photo. Photoshop - EYE COLOUR CHANGE - Watch the best video clips here
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Download your Entrecard E-book
2008-05-24 13:40:00
This is a great resource from Entrecard.com. It contains all you ever wanted to know about Entrecard and it is now available for you to download for free. The ebook is excellent because it covers basic, intermediate and advanced topics. Some of the advanced topics that I found very useful are: Dropping Strategies Making ...
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Share A Post
2008-05-24 12:53:00
I must admit that I have not put in a lot of effort updating my blog in the last couple of months. What’s my excuse? Mainly work. We just rolled out a new CRM system and I have been swamped with support issues and I am also working on a new corporate ...
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Why do some Wordpress plugins not work with some themes?
2008-05-24 12:08:00
I have been running into an issue with WordPress that I’d like some help with. As you know if you use WordPress, there is a WordPress plugin that allows you to track your blog stats. However, I have run across SEVERAL themes that, if I use them as my blog’s theme, seem to BLOCK visitors ...
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Why use LINQ to SQL?
2008-05-23 17:41:00
I’ve been doing .NET development for some years now and I am comfortable using ADO data access to SQL Server for persistent database data. Since moving from .NET 2.0 to .NET 3.5, I am challenged to rethink on data access. Why has Microsoft decided to create LINQ to SQL data access in .NET ...
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More goodies from Photoshop Express
2008-05-17 21:20:00
Not too long ago, I signed up with Adobe Photoshop Express Beta to try out the online version of Photoshop. Photoshop Express is the cut down version of the full blown version of Photoshop and it is a web-based application. In fact Photoshop Express is a flash-based web application. It lets me ...
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Shouldn?t I be blogging?
2008-05-10 23:41:00
The weather has been so warm and dry since last weekend that I decided to tear myself away from my Mac to spend more time outdoors. I asked myself shouldn’t I be blogging? Hack it when the weather is so fine. Who knows that this might be the only good weather we ...
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Use SocialMarker to promote your website
2008-05-10 23:05:00
Do you bookmark websites you find interesting? I use del.icio.us a lot to bookmark anything I find online that I think is worth remembering. The plus point for using online social bookmarking is I can access my bookmark from anywhere in the world. I can access my bookmarks when I am at ...
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Email the future with TimeMachiner
2008-05-08 15:19:00
I stumbled upon another cool mini web application called the Time Machiner. What the TimeMachiner allows you to do is setup email messages that you want to send in the future and the scheduler will automatically send the email on the future date you selected. How is TimeMachiner useful? I have a few friends who are turning ...
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Ways to convert Pdf to Word
2008-05-07 16:27:00
Most of the time people request to have their Microsoft Word document converted to Adobe Pdf but rarely the other way round. Recently there’s been a lot of discussion at work about a requirement to convert Pdf to Word. The discussion started when we moved our CRM reporting to use sQL reporting services ...
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How to embed a YouTube video in PowerPoint 2007
2008-05-06 23:01:00
What you will need to embed a YouTube video in Power Point. 1. PowerPoint of course but version 2007 2. A live internet connection 3. Enable Develop tab in PowerPoint 2007 4. Video URL link which you can copy from the YouTube website. Watch this tutorial now.
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Compilation of WordPress Video Tutorials
2008-05-06 22:46:00
Here are some of my favourite Word Press video tutorials. It is great that there are so much resource available online on how to use WordPress and there are hundreds of hints and tips out there. I selected the following WordPress tutorials because they allow you to look under the WordPress hood and learn ...
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