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Topaz, a Vantive application launcher
Topaz is a menu driven application launcher for Vantive. I created this program at home on my own time many years ago when I was involved with Vantive installations. It allows you to easily launch the Vantive Client, Forms Designer or Vantive Tools from a menu in the system tray. Background As you probably know… read more…
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Open ClipArt Library
To quote from the homepage: The Open Clip Art Library (OCAL) is the largest collaborative community that creates, shares and remixes clipart. All clipart is released to the public domain and may be used in any project for free with no restrictions. Open ClipArt Library The open clipart library is free to use and has… read more…
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Replacing an Electrolux Ergorapido clip joint
Note this article is for information purposes and should not be taken in any way as official or recommended repair instructions – see Zoyinc disclaimer statement. Introduction We have found the Electrolux Ergorapido to be a very reliable and useful appliance to have around the house. It’s no replacement for our Dyson plugin vacuum but… read more…
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Configuring emailing in WordPress
You might think of this as a core thing with somewhere, perhaps in settings, that you define SMTP server, port, username and password. Apparently no. It would appear that at the moment, v3.5, WordPress uses PHP mail. I am assuming that most people, by far, use a hosted solution so mail can be done for… read more…
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Extended warranties in New Zealand
Over the last few years I have taken advantage of the extended warranties available from various stores like Noel Leeming, Harvey Norman, Dick Smith and Farmers. They all seem to have different names, but all seem to amount to an extended warranty. The problem is they don’t always do what you might expect, or at… read more…
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Farmers Santa parade 2011
[satellite gallery=5 align=center valign=center captions=on spash=on] The Auckland Farmers Santa and it is fantastic, there are huge crowds so get in early – we get there about 12:30 when the parade starts at 2pm. Getting a good seat near the curb will make the experience so much more fun for the kids. Look on the… read more…
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Day Out With Thomas
The “Day out with Thomas” or as we usually say it “Thomas day out” is held at the Glenbrook vintage railway is immensely popular with thousands of people turning out. Dates and times can be found on the railway website listed under “Special Events”. Admission to the day out is free but the ride on… read more…
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Have a primary background image that stretches
So you want your main background image of your website to stretch so that if someone uses it on a large display it won’t look funny at the edges. Resolution This resolution may require Weaver Ii Pro, so sorry if you just have the free version of the Weaver II theme. Select: Appearance | Weaver… read more…
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