SPSFAQ090128 - How do I do a XMLHTTP search? gives you all you need to do you first XMLHTTP search Web Part. I've edited SPSFAQ030184 - Is there any easy way to remove the Delete directory right for Authors? Now has exact instructions for removing the "Delete" link from the Folder Information Web Part.

And, my bit of news is I've been given one of this year's SharePoint Portal Server MVPs. I've no idea who nominated me but Microsoft are sending me some stuff so I'll soon know more about this, but it's great news, it's bound to look good on my CV!