Code Camp this weekend!! WooHoo!!  Of course, after the code camp, all my friends will have to put up with me saying, "and one time, at code camp..." :-)

This is a week or so old, but Andy Pennell linked to a great product for protected DVDs called D-Skins.  While my kids are pretty good about not touching DVDs (even their own), I may invest in a few of these.

Congrats to Jay Kimble on landing a new gig!

Bill Vaughn goes over the basics of connecting to SQL Server in 'Connecting checklist'.

Geniuses Make the Most Mistakes by John Jacobson.
"The one that refuses to admit error must find other explanations for the manifestations of that error, projecting it onto tools, languages or features."  I'll add people to that list.

In Flipping the Bozo Bit Back, Johanna talks about giving new managers a chance.
"I know of only one way to flip the Bozo bit back to neutral: to have your team trust you. There are lots of ways to help your team learn to trust you..."  It's amazing how much sense that makes, but it's equally amazing that many managers I've dealt with don't even attempt to build trust with their "team".  They are the *boss* and dammit, you better do what they say or else. :-\  Without trust, there can be no respect.  Without respect, you won't have an effective team.