Log Growth despite db being in simple mode

My database is in Simple mode but the log won't stop growing!

On the box I am seeing this on, the system cannot keep up. Checkpoint conditions (to control the log) are simply not happening fast enough. After some reading, I've found this is because it is a high volume import system. The constant importing means the sql is not issuing a checkpoint to control log size :(

Why is my log autogrowing? >
http://sqlblog.com/blogs/linchi_shea/archive/2009/04/12/a-race-condition-in-the-simple-recovery-mode-why-is-my-log-autogrowing.aspx

Manually issuing a checkpoint >
http://sqlblog.com/blogs/kalen_delaney/archive/2008/08/29/specifying-checkpoint-duration.aspx

Disabling the annoying system beep!

The system beep is unaffected by windows volume control / sound card settings. If you're working late@ night and dont want to upset the missus, here is how to disable it >

Go to the dos prompt (START > RUN > type 'CMD' {Enter]
Run these 2 commands >
net stop beep [ENTER]
sc config beep start= disabled [ENTER]

Personally, i pasted those two command lines into a batch file and ran it on my machines (physical and virtual).