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  • RE: Summer, Summer, Summertime

    We have plans for a mid-August trip to the Washington Coast. Some say being so far north the beach is too cold, but the sea, sand, and company are...

  • RE: Data Decisions or Instinct?

    Steve,

    In reading both your post and the reference article, I find them both true and accurate. There are those who will look at data as the hallowed scrolls that...

  • RE: Data Decisions or Instinct?

    OCTom (7/24/2014)


    Steve,

    Does this really apply to data professionals? I have been a programmer and data provider since 1982 and I have never been asked to interpret the data. It was...

  • RE: Is a Primary Key an index?

    Read it, thought about it, missed it, learned from it, and moved on from it.

    Thanks, good question.

  • RE: Non Temp Temp Tables

    So you return from being gone and you give us a real easy one to lull us to sleep, and tomorow, WHAM! We must watch out for this.

    🙂

    M...

  • RE: Back from Sabbatical

    Glad you are back, and happy the time away was so profitable. You deserved a good time away with those who matter most.

    🙂

    M...

  • RE: Not Good Enough For Government Work

    Probably an issue of job security vs ease of use.

  • RE: One Size Does Not Fit All

    OCTom (7/16/2014)


    crussell-931424 (7/16/2014)


    I can't count the number of times management has presented me with an assignment which is the solution to some problem they have. Once implemented and they realize...

  • RE: Mudita: Joy in the success of others

    Most Excellent!

    I am the result of the work I have done and the contributions of those who invested in me. May I be just as willing to...

  • RE: Not Good Enough For Government Work

    Andrew..Peterson (7/15/2014)


    If you give a mechanic a new tool, does he dump all his other tools? No, but it seems developers tend to view the latest new database widget...

  • RE: Infect Your Colleagues with the Learning Bug

    Investing in yourself is one of the better things you can do. It really builds on the successes of today and might help you reach a better tomorrow. ...

  • RE: Is It Time To Clear Out Those Quirky Functions?

    jgoodwin 14842 (7/10/2014)


    As exciting as it may seem to "clean up" the functions, the suggestion is actually quite bad...

    I agree but that it could be bad and could cause an...

  • RE: Paying It Forward

    ppavlino (7/9/2014)


    While I'm not known for blogging about sql server or contributing to presentations this is because I'm more a consumer of SQL knowledge. I'm eternally grateful to those that...

  • RE: Paying It Forward

    Andy, I appreciate the topic and your take on this. This issue needs to be openly discussed and worked through if one is to truly understand IT and...

  • RE: Never give up

    david.wright-948385 (7/8/2014)


    GoofyGuy (7/8/2014)


    Approach all problems with the belief they can be solved.

    And if you can't, it's time to find a different profession.

    We make our living solving mysteries.

    ... and preventing...

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