Frequently I find that I would like to execute TSQL commands under the context of another login, for example, when testing a database user’s permissions on objects. The SQL Server 2005 EXECUTE AS statement allows us to do this. To show how this works, first create a login and a user for the AdventureWorks database and test the current login and user name:   CREATE LOGIN OrdinaryLogin WITH PASSWORD = 'Password' GO CREATE USER OrdinaryUs … Read More

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The loom is about A4 in size and light to hold. We cannot remember where we bought them. Somewhere online listed as a ‘toy’ but it is solidly made. Marta has made some nice purses with her loom about a year ago. My previous efforts have been blankets and sleeping bags for the boys’ toys For this one I chose just four bright colours – not sure what it will become. Scarf part one?

Just over a year ago now I Tweeted out to find out when the local Torchlight Parade was taking place in Carnoustie.  (My home town) – I got a reply from an individual saying he also wanted to know the same thing and couldn't find information anywhere.  There  used to be a notice board outside the local library (now gone) and a diary of eve … Read More

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The first is Mysterious Universe which is a mix of news stories and interviews. They have a free show and you can support the show and get extra episodes. As well as an entertaining mix of stories from aliens, yeti, channeling and ghosts, there is some great music. The audio mix is superb and has some of the highest production values I have heard on a podcast. All stories are presented as entertainment only but not mocking. As a parent, I would not recommend for children though

The second is the Paracast which has recently moved to broadcast on the GCN American radio network. This is a talk based show usually a long discussion format with an author and you get nearly 3 hours in this weekly show. The presenters and contributors are into all aspects of the paranormal and take it seriously though the host throws in a cynics point of view now and again. Again not a show for children. Perhaps a gap in the market for a spooky childrens podcast?

If you only try one, try Mysterious Universe – definitely a lighter and glossier show. Paracast can be rather long on a single topic.

Now I should address why I listen to these being Christian. Partly it is entertainment with some great stories and partly to see how other people reason their beliefs and what they are. I have met numerous ‘normal’ people who ascribe our origins to aliens or something else yet never even watch a sci-fi show or read a book on the topic! I also enjoy the discussion of alternative views of history and ancient civilizations which were more advanced than the conservative academic accepted view. A good chunk of my other podcasts are Christian and others are technology based. To some, my beliefs would be as wacky as UFO’s building the Great Pyramid but of course I have put them up to rather high scrutiny (as do some of the saucer people to be fair). Here’s one of my favourite link for proof of God and a little test to see whether you need God.

Happy listening – would appreciate any podcasts recommendations you have!

Anyway, here’s a screenshot of the current HTML5 output which renders near instantly at page load. The clouds are a recent addition and are slightly alpha blended.

When sufficiently mature I’ll add some buttons and pop it up here again. Not likely to be this side of Christimas though maybe before 2011.

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