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Sioban Krzywicki One Orange Chip Points: 27770 More actions · Answer 1

Brandie Tarvin (9/14/2010)
On a different note, what do you think of Google Instant?
I hate that it jumps from the middle to the top of the screen while you're typing. If they're going to do instant, they should just have it stay at the top of the screen, or stay on the middle and let you scroll down.
Yes, I know it can be turned off, but it took me 2 days to figure that out. I need to see what I'm typing, not having what I'm typing move on me while I'm typing. Bleargh.

Huh, I don''t think I've seen it do that yet.

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Luke L SSC-Dedicated Points: 35547 More actions · Answer 2

Stefan Krzywicki (9/14/2010)
Brandie Tarvin (9/14/2010)
On a different note, what do you think of Google Instant?
I hate that it jumps from the middle to the top of the screen while you're typing. If they're going to do instant, they should just have it stay at the top of the screen, or stay on the middle and let you scroll down.
Yes, I know it can be turned off, but it took me 2 days to figure that out. I need to see what I'm typing, not having what I'm typing move on me while I'm typing. Bleargh.
Huh, I don''t think I've seen it do that yet.

From what I can tell it only works on http://www.googe.com, if you use one of the other google search methods you don't see it. IE. the search tool in FF, Chrome IE in the upper right hand corner, which is what i typically use.

But yeah just tried it on Google.com, that's really annoying... Either a) show me instant results with all of the original whitespace at the top until I click a button or hit enter or b) put the search bar in the results position from the get go...

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Jeff Moden SSC Guru Points: 1004365 More actions · Answer 3

Alvin Ramard (9/13/2010)
Speaking of the Bit datatype, here's an old one for you:
"There are 10 types of people in the world. Those that understand binary, and those who don't."
🙂

Too funny, Alvin. Classic.

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The Dixie Flatline SSC Guru Points: 53354 More actions · Answer 4

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Grant Fritchey SSC Guru Points: 398890 More actions · Answer 5

The Dixie Flatline (9/14/2010)
There are two types of people in the world. Those who can see what's coming next.

And...

We're waiting.

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Gail Shaw SSC Guru Points: 1004504 More actions · Answer 6

Grant Fritchey (9/14/2010)
The Dixie Flatline (9/14/2010)
There are two types of people in the world. Those who can see what's coming next.
And...

And you're obviously one of those who can't. 😉

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Johan Bijnens SSC Guru Points: 135369 More actions · Answer 7

GilaMonster (9/14/2010)
Grant Fritchey (9/14/2010)
The Dixie Flatline (9/14/2010)
There are two types of people in the world. Those who can see what's coming next.
And...
And you're obviously one of those who can't. 😉

ha ha, that was an open door :hehe:

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Grant Fritchey SSC Guru Points: 398890 More actions · Answer 8

ALZDBA (9/14/2010)
GilaMonster (9/14/2010)
Grant Fritchey (9/14/2010)
The Dixie Flatline (9/14/2010)
There are two types of people in the world. Those who can see what's coming next.
And...
And you're obviously one of those who can't. 😉
ha ha, that was an open door :hehe:

Yeah that was an itch I just had to scratch. Felt good too.

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Brandie Tarvin SSC Guru Points: 173068 More actions · Answer 9

Hee.

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SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281334 More actions · Answer 10

GilaMonster (9/14/2010)
Grant Fritchey (9/14/2010)
The Dixie Flatline (9/14/2010)
There are two types of people in the world. Those who can see what's coming next.
And...
And you're obviously one of those who can't. 😉

Ouch - Bazinga:-D:-D

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Gail Shaw SSC Guru Points: 1004504 More actions · Answer 11

Anyone feel like arguing database design?

http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic981529-392-1.aspx

From that thread:

shield_21 (9/14/2010)
GilaMonster (9/12/2010)
What's wrong with a properly normalised database design?
I think using XML datatype model would be more efficient..

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Alvin Ramard SSC-Forever Points: 41190 More actions · Answer 12

GilaMonster (9/14/2010)
Anyone feel like arguing database design?
http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic981529-392-1.aspx
From that thread:
shield_21 (9/14/2010)
GilaMonster (9/12/2010)
What's wrong with a properly normalised database design?
I think using XML datatype model would be more efficient..

Nope. I'm not arguing with anyone who thinks they know better.

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SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281334 More actions · Answer 13

GilaMonster (9/14/2010)
Anyone feel like arguing database design?
http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic981529-392-1.aspx
From that thread:
shield_21 (9/14/2010)
GilaMonster (9/12/2010)
What's wrong with a properly normalised database design?
I think using XML datatype model would be more efficient..

Sounds like a losing battle.

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Steve Jones - SSC Editor SSC Guru Points: 736270 More actions · Answer 14

Brandie Tarvin (9/14/2010)
On a different note, what do you think of Google Instant?
I hate that it jumps from the middle to the top of the screen while you're typing. If they're going to do instant, they should just have it stay at the top of the screen, or stay on the middle and let you scroll down.
Yes, I know it can be turned off, but it took me 2 days to figure that out. I need to see what I'm typing, not having what I'm typing move on me while I'm typing. Bleargh.

Not sure I like it either. Especially when I mistype, lots of stuff going back and forth.

SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281334 More actions · Answer 15

GilaMonster (9/14/2010)
Anyone feel like arguing database design?
http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic981529-392-1.aspx
From that thread:
shield_21 (9/14/2010)
GilaMonster (9/12/2010)
What's wrong with a properly normalised database design?
I think using XML datatype model would be more efficient..

I just read that thread. At least the OP is willing to test.

Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
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