The Blog of Mark (SoftCoder) and Vickie Vejvoda

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[Edited with different findings - see bottom]
This one appears to be related to yet another compiler and/or Codegear / Borland IDE defect. Here is the story: For numerous months we have compiled our ActiveX OCX project and bundled it up in a CAB file with no problems. Recently however with the introduction of automating the [...]

I heard a timely sermon by Zac Poonen here and cannot help but feel myself slowly getting knocked back to my senses! The world hardens a soft heart, but the work of the Cross of Christ is by design, working to soften and break down self-will, actually crucify it. Once in the New Testament the [...]

Lately I have had a lot of time to think and to write. One observation I have had lately relates to events taking place “down the road”. The importance of marriage and children are not comprehended until it is usually too late. Allow me to illustrate:
1. My dad turned 70 this year and had broke [...]

A number of weeks ago I had my radiator hose blow and had to replace it. Early this week one day my wife picked up some things from town and parked the car in our driveway. She mentioned that it was odd that the radiator fan would come on after the car was shutoff (which [...]

This week has been interesting and will likely contain a number of interesting blog postings to share some problems and the outcomes. First I will tell the storyline regarding FIFA 08, to find out how I solved the problem skip to the end titled “Solution”.
Having a week of vacation allows you to spend more time [...]