MySQL CC Window Maximize Problem

I use MySQL Control Center (Mysql CC) pretty frequently, and I was happy to find that it was updated to version 0.9.8-beta last year in 2007. Before that version, the Mysql AB, the company behind MySQL, had stopped work on the project, and the program had become incapable of editing MySQL 5.x data (maybe even MySQL 4.x data, in fact- I forget). The newest verion of MysqlCC works great, except sometimes I have trouble restoring the window to a non-maximized form. When I run it it would appear minimized at the taskbar (I'm running Windows Vista, BTW), and in order for it to re-appear I had to right-click on it and pick "Maximize". I had problems with older Mysql CC versions as well.

I'm not sure what graphics library it uses, but I think it's QT/Windows. It could be that other programs that uses the same library (probably mostly open source programs) may have the same problem.

Determined to find a way around this annoyance, I started playing around with the window INSIDE the main MysqlCC window. I discovered that if you MINIMIZE that inside window, close MysqlCC, then run it again, you can restore it non-maximized again. Just wanted to share this workaround to anyone else using this excellent tool and having the same problem- hope it works for you too!

Phone Telemarketing Spam after Applying for Tax Permit

Okay this is not exactly 100% tech-related, but I feel the need to rant. I applied for a tax permit a couple weeks ago and received the official permit last week. Today I received several telemarketer calls wanting to sell their credit card processing services despite my phone being in the National Do Not Call Registry. So far this morning:

2 calls from 8174663329 Michael Kurecka (trying to sell credit card processing)
1 call from 8009186409 Global Payment Systems
1 call from 8772322370 Another CC Processor
1 call from 3122220131 Yet another....

I didn't think it's coincidence. So I called the state controllers office and they told me that sales permits are public records, and on the state website there's even a section where anyone (including telemarketers) can download information on NEW permits issued. Wow- how convenient!

I've reported the telemarketers' info to the to the DNC site- you should too if you get an unsolicited telemarketing call. The URL is:

https://www.donotcall.gov/complaint/complaintcheck.aspx