I learned a while back to never depend on records being delivered in file order. The AS/400 wouuld do that (called arrival order), but for everything else, I use an...

I can understand using schemas on ERP databases where it's essentially an integrated application. And, in my experience, most ERP systems have tools within the app to allow for flexible...

I have to wonder why anyone would ever consider keeping unrelated data in the same database. Separate databases provide the security and segregation that good internal controls require. I can't...

Does it really matter if the client sees the logic? With a one way hash/encryption routine, the logic is going to be pretty standard. PGP Corporation will send you their...

Liability at the coproate level depends on what controls, policies, and procedures a corporation has in place. I wouldn't put much liabillity on a corporation that has clear, well defined...

My company has pretty strong rules on laptops and data security. All laptops are encrypted, and a group policy prevents removal of the encryption. All laptops require a power on...

Andy Warren (8/12/2008)

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Ross, I tried multiple ID's and the only way it worked (for me) was to have separate machines, one logged in as powerless me, other as SA me....

Do you give sysadmin rights to a DBA's regular LAN ID? We only grant admin rights to special ID's that aren't used for anything else. That prevents a bunch of...

umailedit (8/4/2008)

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"Unless you think that no level of scrutiny is reasonable, and that all should pass unhindered."

Scrutiny by customs assumes that it is the international travelers who are the greatest...

Tom Juergens (8/4/2008)

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And that's why the system will never work, because...

umailedit, from personal experience, I can safely assert that US Customs is an equal opportunity organization in terms of who gets checked out. I've never seen any discrimination by Customs...

This is nothing new. US Customs has always had the power to seize and hold anything, or anyone, entering the United States. Customs can keep items for as long as...

Council House - house provided by the local council, the name for UK local government. Bad connotation because it's a welfare benefit. There are many families in the UK living...

Jeff, you pay school taxes? I thought schools just magically appeared and the other guy paid for them. After all, that's what government is for - to provide lots of...

Public schools in the US are free from age 5 to 18. Unless you live in a place where the schools aren't very good, then you may choose to pay...