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A story about "MySQL Cookbook"

nobody@allconsuming.net (adamin) — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 03:24:40 GMT

by Paul DuBois

If you are looking to learn MySQL for the first time, you may find some frustration in the fact that this reads more like a reference book and that the sample tables used throughout arent very realistic. The book also gives good examples of how to use mysql with various programming languages. Otherwise, programmers who use mysql will find this a great reference to have. Hopefully this will be updated to reflect newer versions of the MySQL language.

all the classics, all in one place (rated 4 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (adamin) — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 03:07:27 GMT

Tooth & Nail Videography - 1993-99

Great if you’re truly interested in the videos, but it would have been perfect if it had included all the other oddities that made the orginal Tooth and Nail video compilations worth buying in the first place. Otherwise this is a pretty good representation of the label’s history, and work with videos.

Why I recommend "The Revolution Will Begin in the Blink of an Eye, Vol. 1"

nobody@allconsuming.net (adamin) — Sun, 23 Jul 2006 07:01:10 GMT

The Revolution Will Begin in the Blink of an Eye, Vol. 1

by Various Artists

Songs that make this comp worthwile:

Colson – Lately
House of Heroes – Mercedes Baby
Morroco – A beautiful life
Embraced – Saratoga
Boywunder – Reflections that pale in comparison
The Uriah Omen – Maybe the butler did it
Matthew Tissien and the Earthquakes – Poison Ivy

A story about "Performance: Rockin' the Fillmore"

nobody@allconsuming.net (adamin) — Sun, 23 Jul 2006 06:56:10 GMT

Performance: Rockin' the Fillmore

by Humble Pie

I first heard this album played on a pirate radio station—supposedly they were using the original 4 LP version too. Got totally hooked on it.

Why I recommend "My Own Prison"

nobody@allconsuming.net (adamin) — Sun, 23 Jul 2006 06:47:12 GMT

My Own Prison

by Creed

Why This? That’s easy. It’s Creed’s best hands down. Their other albums dont even come close…

A review of "September" (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (adamin) — Sun, 23 Jul 2006 06:44:03 GMT

September

by Still Breathing

Another underrated solid state classic. Be sure to check out the cover of Threatened, originally by living sacrifice.

embrace the eternal, this is not (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (adamin) — Sun, 23 Jul 2006 06:41:07 GMT

Songs for the Living

by Embodyment

Very far removed from the bands first and second efforts, but very good.

One More Addiction (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (adamin) — Sun, 23 Jul 2006 06:33:19 GMT

The Narrow Scope of Things

by Embodyment

This album is quite possibly the best combination of all things melodic and heavy. A must have.

A review of "Speakeasy" (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (adamin) — Sun, 23 Jul 2006 06:30:29 GMT

Speakeasy

by Stavesacre

Quite possibly their best effort next to Absolutes.

an ok start... (rated 2 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (adamin) — Sat, 22 Jul 2006 05:23:36 GMT

The Web Wizard's Guide to PHP

by David Lash

... but it barely scratches the surface of what php is capable of. May have been good back when it was initally published, but you’re better off looking elsewhere if you really want to learn php. The only redeeming quality in this book is the excercises…

amazing (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (adamin) — Sun, 16 Jul 2006 20:01:48 GMT

The Revolution Will Begin in the Blink of an Eye, Vol. 1

by Various Artists

as far as im concerned, there isnt a bad song on this comp.

A review of "North to the Future"

nobody@allconsuming.net (adamin) — Sun, 16 Jul 2006 19:22:25 GMT

North to the Future

by Joe Christmas

While the first couple of listens can be painful, especially for those who arent really used to underground indie rock from the 90s. But if you’re like me, this album will grow on you. Wether its the long sad tones, the simple yet profound lyrics, or just the feeling of wanting to fall in love for the first time all over again just from listening to the album’s opening track “Scrabble Girl” its definetly worth a listen. Copies are hard to find, but it can still be ordered from tooth and nail’s website.