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  • Peter Trast (5/25/2011)


    Brandie Tarvin (5/25/2011)


    Peter Trast (5/24/2011)


    Tornados...

    Kansas City is under a watch. I hate when my SQL skills have no bearing on the current problem...

    Apparently a lot of states were under watches and warnings last night. Twitter went insane with the comments.

    I hope everyone is safe.

    Wow. At noon today a tornado touched down a half block from my office building while we huddled in the stairway. 132nd street and Metcalf in Overland Park, KS

    http://twitpic.com/52e9zl (someone else's pic and not very good)

    I heard the rain stop, then felt the pressure change in my ears and then heard the wind... some of the female employees started to tear up... and I wanted to go outside and watch it!!! Fortunately, good sense won out over curiosity.

    It then went on to pass within a mile of my house where my wife and 9 kids were who I could not contact in any manner because the cells were jammed. That was the scary part.

    Time to think about that move to Arizona again...

    Holy S$%&! I'm glad you're OK.

  • sing4you (5/26/2011)


    Peter Trast (5/25/2011)


    Brandie Tarvin (5/25/2011)


    Peter Trast (5/24/2011)


    Tornados...

    Kansas City is under a watch. I hate when my SQL skills have no bearing on the current problem...

    Apparently a lot of states were under watches and warnings last night. Twitter went insane with the comments.

    I hope everyone is safe.

    Wow. At noon today a tornado touched down a half block from my office building while we huddled in the stairway. 132nd street and Metcalf in Overland Park, KS

    http://twitpic.com/52e9zl (someone else's pic and not very good)

    I heard the rain stop, then felt the pressure change in my ears and then heard the wind... some of the female employees started to tear up... and I wanted to go outside and watch it!!! Fortunately, good sense won out over curiosity.

    It then went on to pass within a mile of my house where my wife and 9 kids were who I could not contact in any manner because the cells were jammed. That was the scary part.

    Time to think about that move to Arizona again...

    Holy S$%&! I'm glad you're OK.

    Me too! 🙂 Need SOME excitement out here in "flyover country"!!

    Peter Trast
    Microsoft Certified ...(insert many literal strings here)
    Microsoft Design Architect with Alexander Open Systems

  • Peter Trast (5/26/2011)


    sing4you (5/26/2011)


    Peter Trast (5/25/2011)


    Brandie Tarvin (5/25/2011)


    Peter Trast (5/24/2011)


    Tornados...

    Kansas City is under a watch. I hate when my SQL skills have no bearing on the current problem...

    Apparently a lot of states were under watches and warnings last night. Twitter went insane with the comments.

    I hope everyone is safe.

    Wow. At noon today a tornado touched down a half block from my office building while we huddled in the stairway. 132nd street and Metcalf in Overland Park, KS

    http://twitpic.com/52e9zl (someone else's pic and not very good)

    I heard the rain stop, then felt the pressure change in my ears and then heard the wind... some of the female employees started to tear up... and I wanted to go outside and watch it!!! Fortunately, good sense won out over curiosity.

    It then went on to pass within a mile of my house where my wife and 9 kids were who I could not contact in any manner because the cells were jammed. That was the scary part.

    Time to think about that move to Arizona again...

    Holy S$%&! I'm glad you're OK.

    Me too! 🙂 Need SOME excitement out here in "flyover country"!!

    Move to Arizona already!!! I can't even believe the photos we have been seeing of the tornadoes. That's just flat terrifying.

  • sing4you (5/26/2011)


    Peter Trast (5/26/2011)


    sing4you (5/26/2011)


    Peter Trast (5/25/2011)


    Brandie Tarvin (5/25/2011)


    Peter Trast (5/24/2011)


    Tornados...

    Kansas City is under a watch. I hate when my SQL skills have no bearing on the current problem...

    Apparently a lot of states were under watches and warnings last night. Twitter went insane with the comments.

    I hope everyone is safe.

    Wow. At noon today a tornado touched down a half block from my office building while we huddled in the stairway. 132nd street and Metcalf in Overland Park, KS

    http://twitpic.com/52e9zl (someone else's pic and not very good)

    I heard the rain stop, then felt the pressure change in my ears and then heard the wind... some of the female employees started to tear up... and I wanted to go outside and watch it!!! Fortunately, good sense won out over curiosity.

    It then went on to pass within a mile of my house where my wife and 9 kids were who I could not contact in any manner because the cells were jammed. That was the scary part.

    Time to think about that move to Arizona again...

    Holy S$%&! I'm glad you're OK.

    Me too! 🙂 Need SOME excitement out here in "flyover country"!!

    Move to Arizona already!!! I can't even believe the photos we have been seeing of the tornadoes. That's just flat terrifying.

    Soon as I get the right job offer 😉 I'm not hunting but I am always considering offers... anyone who has been RIF'd would, too...

    Peter Trast
    Microsoft Certified ...(insert many literal strings here)
    Microsoft Design Architect with Alexander Open Systems

  • Brandie Tarvin (5/26/2011)


    Peter Trast (5/25/2011)


    I heard the rain stop, then felt the pressure change in my ears and then heard the wind... some of the female employees started to tear up... and I wanted to go outside and watch it!!! Fortunately, good sense won out over curiosity.

    Speaking as someone who grew up in Tornado Alley, what is it with men wanting to tempt fate? If you want to see a tornado, plant a webcam outside and watch it from the safety of the stairwell on your laptop. Don't stand in its path!

    At least you had the good sense to stay inside. I know too many people who would have gone outside and gaped at it. @sigh.

    Sorry. Rant over. Soapbox going back in the closet.

    hmmm - then I shouldn't bring up that as a 20 yr old I ventured out during a cat 4 cyclone to see it. Of course we waited until the eye of the storm.

    Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
    _______________________________________________
    I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
    SQL RNNR
    Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
    Learn Extended Events

  • SQLRNNR (5/26/2011)


    Brandie Tarvin (5/26/2011)


    Peter Trast (5/25/2011)


    I heard the rain stop, then felt the pressure change in my ears and then heard the wind... some of the female employees started to tear up... and I wanted to go outside and watch it!!! Fortunately, good sense won out over curiosity.

    Speaking as someone who grew up in Tornado Alley, what is it with men wanting to tempt fate? If you want to see a tornado, plant a webcam outside and watch it from the safety of the stairwell on your laptop. Don't stand in its path!

    At least you had the good sense to stay inside. I know too many people who would have gone outside and gaped at it. @sigh.

    Sorry. Rant over. Soapbox going back in the closet.

    hmmm - then I shouldn't bring up that as a 20 yr old I ventured out during a cat 4 cyclone to see it. Of course we waited until the eye of the storm.

    When I lived in MN, when the sirens went off, many folks would run to the windows! Tempting fate I guess. I did drive home when a tornado was headed towards my community. I could see it about 10 miles away. Got home, and dogs and I went into the basement. I'll 'fess up, it was cool to watch, from a safe distance away. A guy videotaped it from a helicopter, crazy!

  • bcsims 90437 (5/26/2011)


    SQLRNNR (5/26/2011)


    Brandie Tarvin (5/26/2011)


    Peter Trast (5/25/2011)


    I heard the rain stop, then felt the pressure change in my ears and then heard the wind... some of the female employees started to tear up... and I wanted to go outside and watch it!!! Fortunately, good sense won out over curiosity.

    Speaking as someone who grew up in Tornado Alley, what is it with men wanting to tempt fate? If you want to see a tornado, plant a webcam outside and watch it from the safety of the stairwell on your laptop. Don't stand in its path!

    At least you had the good sense to stay inside. I know too many people who would have gone outside and gaped at it. @sigh.

    Sorry. Rant over. Soapbox going back in the closet.

    hmmm - then I shouldn't bring up that as a 20 yr old I ventured out during a cat 4 cyclone to see it. Of course we waited until the eye of the storm.

    When I lived in MN, when the sirens went off, many folks would run to the windows! Tempting fate I guess. I did drive home when a tornado was headed towards my community. I could see it about 10 miles away. Got home, and dogs and I went into the basement. I'll 'fess up, it was cool to watch, from a safe distance away. A guy videotaped it from a helicopter, crazy!

    There's just something about the shear power of these things that attracts some people.

    Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
    _______________________________________________
    I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
    SQL RNNR
    Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
    Learn Extended Events

  • SQLRNNR (5/26/2011)


    bcsims 90437 (5/26/2011)


    SQLRNNR (5/26/2011)


    Brandie Tarvin (5/26/2011)


    Peter Trast (5/25/2011)


    I heard the rain stop, then felt the pressure change in my ears and then heard the wind... some of the female employees started to tear up... and I wanted to go outside and watch it!!! Fortunately, good sense won out over curiosity.

    Speaking as someone who grew up in Tornado Alley, what is it with men wanting to tempt fate? If you want to see a tornado, plant a webcam outside and watch it from the safety of the stairwell on your laptop. Don't stand in its path!

    At least you had the good sense to stay inside. I know too many people who would have gone outside and gaped at it. @sigh.

    Sorry. Rant over. Soapbox going back in the closet.

    hmmm - then I shouldn't bring up that as a 20 yr old I ventured out during a cat 4 cyclone to see it. Of course we waited until the eye of the storm.

    When I lived in MN, when the sirens went off, many folks would run to the windows! Tempting fate I guess. I did drive home when a tornado was headed towards my community. I could see it about 10 miles away. Got home, and dogs and I went into the basement. I'll 'fess up, it was cool to watch, from a safe distance away. A guy videotaped it from a helicopter, crazy!

    There's just something about the shear power of these things that attracts some people.

    Silly me. Here I was looking at the sheer power of these things. @=)

    Brandie Tarvin, MCITP Database AdministratorLiveJournal Blog: http://brandietarvin.livejournal.com/[/url]On LinkedIn!, Google+, and Twitter.Freelance Writer: ShadowrunLatchkeys: Nevermore, Latchkeys: The Bootleg War, and Latchkeys: Roscoes in the Night are now available on Nook and Kindle.

  • Brandie Tarvin (5/26/2011)


    SQLRNNR (5/26/2011)


    bcsims 90437 (5/26/2011)


    SQLRNNR (5/26/2011)


    Brandie Tarvin (5/26/2011)


    Peter Trast (5/25/2011)


    I heard the rain stop, then felt the pressure change in my ears and then heard the wind... some of the female employees started to tear up... and I wanted to go outside and watch it!!! Fortunately, good sense won out over curiosity.

    Speaking as someone who grew up in Tornado Alley, what is it with men wanting to tempt fate? If you want to see a tornado, plant a webcam outside and watch it from the safety of the stairwell on your laptop. Don't stand in its path!

    At least you had the good sense to stay inside. I know too many people who would have gone outside and gaped at it. @sigh.

    Sorry. Rant over. Soapbox going back in the closet.

    hmmm - then I shouldn't bring up that as a 20 yr old I ventured out during a cat 4 cyclone to see it. Of course we waited until the eye of the storm.

    When I lived in MN, when the sirens went off, many folks would run to the windows! Tempting fate I guess. I did drive home when a tornado was headed towards my community. I could see it about 10 miles away. Got home, and dogs and I went into the basement. I'll 'fess up, it was cool to watch, from a safe distance away. A guy videotaped it from a helicopter, crazy!

    There's just something about the shear power of these things that attracts some people.

    Silly me. Here I was looking at the sheer power of these things. @=)

    LOL

    Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
    _______________________________________________
    I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
    SQL RNNR
    Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
    Learn Extended Events

  • Brandie Tarvin (5/26/2011)


    SQLRNNR (5/26/2011)


    bcsims 90437 (5/26/2011)


    SQLRNNR (5/26/2011)


    Brandie Tarvin (5/26/2011)


    Peter Trast (5/25/2011)


    I heard the rain stop, then felt the pressure change in my ears and then heard the wind... some of the female employees started to tear up... and I wanted to go outside and watch it!!! Fortunately, good sense won out over curiosity.

    Speaking as someone who grew up in Tornado Alley, what is it with men wanting to tempt fate? If you want to see a tornado, plant a webcam outside and watch it from the safety of the stairwell on your laptop. Don't stand in its path!

    At least you had the good sense to stay inside. I know too many people who would have gone outside and gaped at it. @sigh.

    Sorry. Rant over. Soapbox going back in the closet.

    hmmm - then I shouldn't bring up that as a 20 yr old I ventured out during a cat 4 cyclone to see it. Of course we waited until the eye of the storm.

    When I lived in MN, when the sirens went off, many folks would run to the windows! Tempting fate I guess. I did drive home when a tornado was headed towards my community. I could see it about 10 miles away. Got home, and dogs and I went into the basement. I'll 'fess up, it was cool to watch, from a safe distance away. A guy videotaped it from a helicopter, crazy!

    There's just something about the shear power of these things that attracts some people.

    Silly me. Here I was looking at the sheer power of these things. @=)

    Wouldn't both shear and sheer be correct? 😀

    Peter Trast
    Microsoft Certified ...(insert many literal strings here)
    Microsoft Design Architect with Alexander Open Systems

  • Peter Trast (5/26/2011)


    Brandie Tarvin (5/26/2011)


    SQLRNNR (5/26/2011)


    bcsims 90437 (5/26/2011)


    SQLRNNR (5/26/2011)


    Brandie Tarvin (5/26/2011)


    Peter Trast (5/25/2011)


    I heard the rain stop, then felt the pressure change in my ears and then heard the wind... some of the female employees started to tear up... and I wanted to go outside and watch it!!! Fortunately, good sense won out over curiosity.

    Speaking as someone who grew up in Tornado Alley, what is it with men wanting to tempt fate? If you want to see a tornado, plant a webcam outside and watch it from the safety of the stairwell on your laptop. Don't stand in its path!

    At least you had the good sense to stay inside. I know too many people who would have gone outside and gaped at it. @sigh.

    Sorry. Rant over. Soapbox going back in the closet.

    hmmm - then I shouldn't bring up that as a 20 yr old I ventured out during a cat 4 cyclone to see it. Of course we waited until the eye of the storm.

    When I lived in MN, when the sirens went off, many folks would run to the windows! Tempting fate I guess. I did drive home when a tornado was headed towards my community. I could see it about 10 miles away. Got home, and dogs and I went into the basement. I'll 'fess up, it was cool to watch, from a safe distance away. A guy videotaped it from a helicopter, crazy!

    There's just something about the shear power of these things that attracts some people.

    Silly me. Here I was looking at the sheer power of these things. @=)

    Wouldn't both shear and sheer be correct? 😀

    I thought so 😉 It is at least a little punny isn't it?

    Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
    _______________________________________________
    I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
    SQL RNNR
    Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
    Learn Extended Events

  • SQLRNNR (5/20/2011)


    SQLRNNR (5/20/2011)


    bcsims 90437 (5/20/2011)


    SQLRNNR (5/20/2011)


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    yup - more to come

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    Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
    _______________________________________________
    I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
    SQL RNNR
    Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
    Learn Extended Events

  • SQLRNNR (5/26/2011)


    Peter Trast (5/26/2011)


    Brandie Tarvin (5/26/2011)


    SQLRNNR (5/26/2011)


    bcsims 90437 (5/26/2011)


    SQLRNNR (5/26/2011)


    Brandie Tarvin (5/26/2011)


    Peter Trast (5/25/2011)


    I heard the rain stop, then felt the pressure change in my ears and then heard the wind... some of the female employees started to tear up... and I wanted to go outside and watch it!!! Fortunately, good sense won out over curiosity.

    Speaking as someone who grew up in Tornado Alley, what is it with men wanting to tempt fate? If you want to see a tornado, plant a webcam outside and watch it from the safety of the stairwell on your laptop. Don't stand in its path!

    At least you had the good sense to stay inside. I know too many people who would have gone outside and gaped at it. @sigh.

    Sorry. Rant over. Soapbox going back in the closet.

    hmmm - then I shouldn't bring up that as a 20 yr old I ventured out during a cat 4 cyclone to see it. Of course we waited until the eye of the storm.

    When I lived in MN, when the sirens went off, many folks would run to the windows! Tempting fate I guess. I did drive home when a tornado was headed towards my community. I could see it about 10 miles away. Got home, and dogs and I went into the basement. I'll 'fess up, it was cool to watch, from a safe distance away. A guy videotaped it from a helicopter, crazy!

    There's just something about the shear power of these things that attracts some people.

    Silly me. Here I was looking at the sheer power of these things. @=)

    Wouldn't both shear and sheer be correct? 😀

    I thought so 😉 It is at least a little punny isn't it?

    As to "both...be corect": Not really; I guess which is correct depends on which you mean.

    Do tornadoes really place a shear stress on things they encounter - that might be a stress like like "the stress that a moving fluid exerts at its boundary", or like "the stress parallel to the fracture surface of a geological fault"? I suspect that tornadoes do. Tornadoes are large moving fluid (air) phenomena, and they exert a lot of shear stress on things that they stream past.

    I don't think "sheer" has anything even slightly like the same meaning as "shear", neither can "shear" carry any on the ordinary meanings of "sheer".

    At leat a little punny? Yes, definitely punny, but I've no idea what's little about it.

    Why don't we have an emoticon to indictae "boring pedant mood"? I feel I need one just now.

    Tom

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