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The work of God is never a stepping stone. That which you are doing now is just as important as what you hope to do in the future. 6:30 AM Apr 2nd, 2011 via web

When is the last time you put a user on a pedestal? Honor one today... they love it when you do! 7:28 AM Dec 15th, 2010 via web

Did you know that it is important for you to connect with non-IT professionals in your organization? Go have lunch with a user today! 6:55 AM Nov 2nd, 2010 via web

Little Known Windows 7 Shortcuts http://bit.ly/duumxI 5:53 AM Oct 6th, 2010 via web

The CWNA/CWSP all-in-one guide book will be out in June or July... you can preorder at Amazon.com now 7:31 PM Apr 26th, 2010 via web

The new SQL Server 2008 book will be out next month. More than 800 pages of SQL Server administration joy! 6:32 AM Apr 13th, 2010 via web

When running SQL Server-based apps across wireless links, check the average packet size and adjust the fragmentation level accordingly... 7:13 AM Feb 23rd, 2010 via web

Did you know you can't prevent a wireless network physical Denial of Service attack? Can only detect/respond. Don't be fooled by marketing. 7:41 AM Feb 3rd, 2010 via web

that is a "good one anyway" ;-) 5:09 AM Dec 28th, 2009 via web

are all-wireless networks feasible in a world where wireless DoS attacks cannot be prevented? WISPs cannot prevent it; not a god one anyway 5:09 AM Dec 28th, 2009 via web

Peru has a change to enter the modern world and the modern world says, "you can't do exactly what we did to get wealthy" my stomach aches 4:31 AM Dec 20th, 2009 via web

Am I the only one who finds it horrid that wealthy and middle class people who want for nothing are so ready to attack Peruvians with hope 4:31 AM Dec 20th, 2009 via web

Teaching Windows 7 in the windy city... I love playing with wireless on the new Windows 7 systems... also getting ready for CVoice writing! 5:48 PM Dec 8th, 2009 via web

Writing about security in SQL Server 2008. Am I the only one who thinks SQL Server 2008 is the best Microsoft product ever? 7:18 AM Nov 4th, 2009 via web

@DougLassiter Congratulations on your victory. 7:14 AM Nov 4th, 2009 via web in reply to DougLassiter

Go ahead... use SELECT * in queries. Life's a gamble anyway, right? 11:49 AM Nov 2nd, 2009 via web

Just finished the chapter on wireless client devices for the new CWNA/CWSP all-in-one guide today. Wireless network design is next. 8:45 AM Nov 2nd, 2009 via web

Finished my chapter on wireless infrastructure devices for the new CWNA/CWSP All-in-One Guide today! 5:38 PM Oct 30th, 2009 via web

I just built a new social network at http://80211heaven.ning.com... check it out and participate... let's build a wifi site together 3:36 PM Oct 23rd, 2009 via web

Name Tom Carpenter Location Marysville, OH Web http://www.tomcar... Bio Tom Carpenter is an author and public speaker working mostly in the technology sector

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