ROBERT OWEN — Technology Leader & Musician
Technology leadership, music, and the space where they overlap

Outlook 2007 – Data File Problem

Since installing Office 2007, I've had a little trouble with Outlook. It seemed that Outlook or some process would not close the data file properly upon exit. Causing, this message nearly every time I started Outlook. Although it didn't appear to be causing any trouble, it was VERY aggravating!. I think I have found a solution. I added my PST … Read more

Knoxville Wind Symphony Concert

Just a note to all you local music lovers. The Knoxville Wind Symphony is having a concert tonight at the historic Tennessee Theatre located in downtown Knoxville. The program will begin at 7:30pm with a performance from the Bearden High School Band. The KWS program will include: La Procession du Rocio – Turina Be Thou My Vision – Gillingham Four … Read more

Disable Vista’s UAC

I’ve been using Windows Vista Ultimate now on my main computer now since March 18, 2007. And, I have to tell you I’m very pleased with the results. I’ve had one blue screen in that time… AND it was completely my fault, I tried installing a program that was not intended to run under vista. It said it was not … Read more

Friday Funny – Golf is Dangerous

Happy Friday… Here is the Friday Funny for this week. A man staggers into a hospital emergency room with a concussion, multiple bruises, two black eyes, and a five-iron wrapped tightly around his throat. Naturally, the Doctor asks him what happend. “Well, it was like this,” says the man. “I was having a quiet round of golf with my wife, … Read more

Friday Funny – Oh My!?

Sorry for the lack of relevant posts lately… I promise to have a Vista Update Soon. And, I'll post up some interesting things I've found this weekend. But, until then, here is this week's Friday Funny… Enjoy! “An extraordinarily handsome man decided he had the responsibility to marry the perfect woman so they could produce beautiful children beyond compare. With … Read more

Friday Funny – Sticker humor

The Friday Funny for today is another Gem that came to me in my e-mail. It just goes to note that you should never let an employee do important work on his/her last day on the job. The Kern County, California, Sheriff's Department orders plain white patrol units and has the graphics applied locally. In this case, what they ordered … Read more

Site of the Week: Ask a Ninja

Today we have the return of….. “Site of the Week!” You know, I really need to start adding music to these titles… To make them more dramatic, Exciting, News worthy… Anyway.. here’s the Site of the Week. I’m not sure exactly how to describe this site other than it’s great fun! If you need a good laugh.. (don’t we all) … Read more