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Grant Fritchey SSC Guru Points: 398886 More actions · Answer 1

GilaMonster (12/9/2008)
Matt Miller (12/9/2008)
Funny - that's the EXACT reaction I got when I tossed it back....:)
Just about every time I've done a presentation or informal training and mentioned the problems of the cursor, there's at least one person who'll recommend replacing the cursor with a while loop

Yeah, there was a wag at the back that suggested it during your presentation at PASS. I half expected you to come off the stage.

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Steve Jones - SSC Editor SSC Guru Points: 736255 More actions · Answer 2

That could have been ugly. I've seen Gail throw people around the mat 😀

Jonathan Kehayias One Orange Chip Points: 26778 More actions · Answer 3

Steve Jones - Editor (12/10/2008)
That could have been ugly. I've seen Gail throw people around the mat 😀

I haven't seen that, but it sure would be funny.

Gail Shaw SSC Guru Points: 1004504 More actions · Answer 4

I don't have any photos of what Steve's taking about. I was too busy getting pounded into the mat by Kalen.

I do have a couple of fairly good photos from a while back ago though

http://www.joburg-aikido.co.za/gallery/Senseo%20Wesa/DSC_4937.jpg

http://www.joburg-aikido.co.za/gallery/2006%20Gilbert%20Sensei%20Mini%20Joburg%20Camp/DSC_2368%20.jpg

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Jack Corbett SSC Guru Points: 184394 More actions · Answer 5

Jonathan Kehayias (12/9/2008)
What is really great is that the regular contributors are all open to being contacted for assistance on problems. I can email Paul Randal, or Geoff Hiten and they are more than happy to look at a problem that they otherwise wouldn't have.

This is what I am most impressd by. The folks who are the cause of this post typically would not take the time to be a help and wouldn't be happy to get an email about one.

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Grant Fritchey SSC Guru Points: 398886 More actions · Answer 6

GilaMonster (12/10/2008)
I don't have any photos of what Steve's taking about. I was too busy getting pounded into the mat by Kalen.
I do have a couple of fairly good photos from a while back ago though
http://www.joburg-aikido.co.za/gallery/Senseo%20Wesa/DSC_4937.jpg
http://www.joburg-aikido.co.za/gallery/2006%20Gilbert%20Sensei%20Mini%20Joburg%20Camp/DSC_2368%20.jpg

Excellent form on the roll.

I don't have a good one of flying. However, from here:

http://www.alandallessandrokarate.com/images/shihan_and_foxwoods_pictures.jpg

to here (look way off in the background):

http://www.alandallessandrokarate.com/images/shihan_and_foxwoods_pictures.jpg

Flight was involved.

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ChrisM@Work SSC Guru Points: 186127 More actions · Answer 7

GilaMonster (12/10/2008)
I don't have any photos of what Steve's taking about. I was too busy getting pounded into the mat by Kalen.
I do have a couple of fairly good photos from a while back ago though
http://www.joburg-aikido.co.za/gallery/Senseo%20Wesa/DSC_4937.jpg
http://www.joburg-aikido.co.za/gallery/2006%20Gilbert%20Sensei%20Mini%20Joburg%20Camp/DSC_2368%20.jpg

Good Lord that must have hurt!

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ChrisM@Work SSC Guru Points: 186127 More actions · Answer 8

Grant Fritchey (12/10/2008)
Excellent form on the roll.
I don't have a good one of flying. However, from here:
http://www.alandallessandrokarate.com/images/shihan_and_foxwoods_pictures.jpg
to here (look way off in the background):
http://www.alandallessandrokarate.com/images/shihan_and_foxwoods_pictures.jpg
Flight was involved.

They don't work, Grant, server doesn't wanna share 🙁

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Grant Fritchey SSC Guru Points: 398886 More actions · Answer 9

Weird.

Here's the original link

http://www.alandallessandrokarate.com/[/url]

Pictures are on the right. I'm the luckless b*****d grabbing the guy from behind.

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ChrisM@Work SSC Guru Points: 186127 More actions · Answer 10

Ouch!

I don't mind working hard at a sport, taking a few risks is ok too, but getting hurt is not on the agenda.

Give me this anytime:

http://s279.photobucket.com/albums/kk123/leafy_bow/wye%20valley%202008/?action=view&current=IMGP0139.jpg

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For fast, accurate and documented assistance in answering your questions, please read this article.
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Hidden RBAR: Triangular Joins / The "Numbers" or "Tally" Table: What it is and how it replaces a loop Jeff Moden

Steve Jones - SSC Editor SSC Guru Points: 736255 More actions · Answer 11

Nice, Grant. I got thrown around a bit more than expected last night and the back is a little sore today.

Don't let Gail fool you, she can throw with the best of them.

Gail Shaw SSC Guru Points: 1004504 More actions · Answer 12

Chris Morris (12/10/2008)
GilaMonster (12/10/2008)
I don't have any photos of what Steve's taking about. I was too busy getting pounded into the mat by Kalen.
I do have a couple of fairly good photos from a while back ago though
http://www.joburg-aikido.co.za/gallery/Senseo%20Wesa/DSC_4937.jpg
http://www.joburg-aikido.co.za/gallery/2006%20Gilbert%20Sensei%20Mini%20Joburg%20Camp/DSC_2368%20.jpg
Good Lord that must have hurt!

Not at all. Well, the second one a little. It was a fast throw. Probably 3 sec after that photo was taken I was face-down on the floor.

We learn to fall and roll to prevent pain and injury.

Give me this anytime:

Funny you should mention that. I do archery, recurved bow. Not all that good at it, but it's a fun way to spend a saturday.

What kind of shooting were you doing in that pic?

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SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

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Ninja's_RGR'us SSC Guru Points: 294069 More actions · Answer 13

Looks like a world guiness long distance throw to me!!

ChrisM@Work SSC Guru Points: 186127 More actions · Answer 14

It looks so risky, rolling over forwards surely makes you feel vulnerable to neck injury? I wouldn't want to try it sober!

What kind of shooting were you doing in that pic?

That was flight shooting, Gail. A couple each of four arrow weight/style classes, maxed out for distance. The last of three disciplines on an English Warbow shoot. The other two were the Hunt (3D animals etc) and the Wand - a 1" hazel sapling stuck vertically in the ground. It's a little different to recurve; the draw is waaaay back to 32" with no anchor, the draw-weights are high (that's a very modest 96lb@32" I'm loosing), the arrows are wood/feather/steel and mimic those used in 14thC so can be very heavy - 130g in the pic. Accuracy is sacrificed for power making the sport less intense than modern archery. There's a handful of guys actively pursuing the sport in SA.

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For fast, accurate and documented assistance in answering your questions, please read this article.
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Hidden RBAR: Triangular Joins / The "Numbers" or "Tally" Table: What it is and how it replaces a loop Jeff Moden

dbajunior SSCrazy Points: 2307 More actions · Answer 15

Sorry, had to reply to this so I could change my email notification to NONE on this thread...getting bombarded by emails from it! :w00t: