March 27, 2012 at 11:10 am
Jeff Moden (3/27/2012)
GilaMonster (3/27/2012)
Is it just me, or does a term like 'That can be done, but people usually learn better' rankle when applied to something you've said?Feels a little condescending.
I've said "That can be done, but..." many times so just checking... it wasn't me in one of my coffee depraved states, was it?
No, wasn't you.
Don't recall ever seeing you use that kind of condescending comment before.
Gail Shaw
Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability
March 27, 2012 at 11:15 am
GilaMonster (3/27/2012)
Jeff Moden (3/27/2012)
GilaMonster (3/27/2012)
Is it just me, or does a term like 'That can be done, but people usually learn better' rankle when applied to something you've said?Feels a little condescending.
I've said "That can be done, but..." many times so just checking... it wasn't me in one of my coffee depraved states, was it?
No, wasn't you.
Don't recall ever seeing you use that kind of condescending comment before.
On the other hand, I do make that kind of comment occassionally. But not to you. People have to go out of their way to earn insults and disrespect from me. Takes hard work and long hours.
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March 27, 2012 at 11:34 am
Sean Lange (3/27/2012)
Stefan Krzywicki
Have you seen the new tech they have that stops a saw blade if your finger or hand or other part gets in the way?
The company is call SawStop. The technology is totally cool and their saws are actually incredibly well made. They actually petitioned the US government that all saws manufactured or sold in the US should have some sort of similar safety mechanism. Talk about a lawyer getting greedy. While I do think the technology is cool I find it very distasteful that they would actually consider making it a law that basically assures them a monopoly on the safety mechanisms.
I know one person who actually managed to test out one of these saws on accident. He stumbled and put his hand on the table to catch his fall, right on the blade. He had a fairly big scratch that did not even require stitches. If he had fallen on my table saw he would have lost half of his hand.
I guess you can tell I am a woodworker...I have been drooling over getting one of their cabinet saws for several years. Unfortunately my wife has yet to concede to the high price tag. Oh well I will keep pushing...and hopefully with all 10 fingers still attached. 😉
I'd be fine with it being a law if they give up the patent. Like that'll ever happen. Good luck getting one!
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March 27, 2012 at 11:52 am
Lynn Pettis (3/27/2012)
My resume includes Oracle from working at Honeywell, also mentions DBA due to SQL Server. I get emails/calls for Senior Oracle DBA positions. How does 1 year of Oracle development and 14+ years of SQL Server DBA/Developer experience qualify me as a Senior Oracle DBA?
I dunno. How old are you again? Do you pay the "senior" rate for a cup of coffee? (and should I hide in fear now?)
Lynn, admit it. You have at least 10 years worth of SQL 2012 experience. That's got to count for something. Right?
March 27, 2012 at 11:58 am
David Burrows (3/27/2012)
Sorry Brandie for stealing your thunder. Feel a little guilty now :blush:
You should!
jcrawf02 (3/27/2012)
Don't, it just makes her more of a tortured soul, which will help her writing...all artists must suffer...
Oh, the pain. Oh, the A-Go-Knee! See me suffer!
Now I must go off and write about my tortured existence. Assuming they let me out of this cage they call a cubicle. Oh, the pain! Oh, the A-Go-Knee!
(Feel guilty, David. I dare you. @=)
March 27, 2012 at 12:01 pm
Brandie Tarvin (3/27/2012)
Lynn Pettis (3/27/2012)
My resume includes Oracle from working at Honeywell, also mentions DBA due to SQL Server. I get emails/calls for Senior Oracle DBA positions. How does 1 year of Oracle development and 14+ years of SQL Server DBA/Developer experience qualify me as a Senior Oracle DBA?I dunno. How old are you again? Do you pay the "senior" rate for a cup of coffee? (and should I hide in fear now?)
Lynn, admit it. You have at least 10 years worth of SQL 2012 experience. That's got to count for something. Right?
Second statement first, no, haven't even had the chance to play with it yet.
First statement, you don't know how close to being right you are. I do get to call myself an old man now that I am officially a grandfather.
March 27, 2012 at 12:03 pm
Lynn Pettis (3/27/2012)
Brandie Tarvin (3/27/2012)
Lynn Pettis (3/27/2012)
My resume includes Oracle from working at Honeywell, also mentions DBA due to SQL Server. I get emails/calls for Senior Oracle DBA positions. How does 1 year of Oracle development and 14+ years of SQL Server DBA/Developer experience qualify me as a Senior Oracle DBA?I dunno. How old are you again? Do you pay the "senior" rate for a cup of coffee? (and should I hide in fear now?)
Lynn, admit it. You have at least 10 years worth of SQL 2012 experience. That's got to count for something. Right?
Second statement first, no, haven't even had the chance to play with it yet.
First statement, you don't know how close to being right you are. I do get to call myself an old man now that I am officially a grandfather.
I have 20 years experience with 2012.
And yes - Lynn you are that old.
Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
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SQL RNNR
Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
Learn Extended Events
March 27, 2012 at 12:07 pm
SQLRNNR (3/27/2012)
Lynn Pettis (3/27/2012)
Brandie Tarvin (3/27/2012)
Lynn Pettis (3/27/2012)
My resume includes Oracle from working at Honeywell, also mentions DBA due to SQL Server. I get emails/calls for Senior Oracle DBA positions. How does 1 year of Oracle development and 14+ years of SQL Server DBA/Developer experience qualify me as a Senior Oracle DBA?I dunno. How old are you again? Do you pay the "senior" rate for a cup of coffee? (and should I hide in fear now?)
Lynn, admit it. You have at least 10 years worth of SQL 2012 experience. That's got to count for something. Right?
Second statement first, no, haven't even had the chance to play with it yet.
First statement, you don't know how close to being right you are. I do get to call myself an old man now that I am officially a grandfather.
I have 20 years experience with 2012.
And yes - Lynn you are that old.
And sometimes I feel even older!
March 27, 2012 at 12:08 pm
Stefan Krzywicki (3/27/2012)
Lynn Pettis (3/27/2012)
David Burrows (3/27/2012)
Brandie Tarvin (3/27/2012)
No milestone for him. ME ME. GIMMIE!POST!!!
😀
And No 😀
And the gentleman from the UK WINS!
That's the best part about milestone posts, they're always so edifying.
When did we start doing milestones for the 5k posts? I thought it was 10k.
Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
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I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
SQL RNNR
Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
Learn Extended Events
March 27, 2012 at 12:09 pm
SQLRNNR (3/27/2012)
Stefan Krzywicki (3/27/2012)
Lynn Pettis (3/27/2012)
David Burrows (3/27/2012)
Brandie Tarvin (3/27/2012)
No milestone for him. ME ME. GIMMIE!POST!!!
😀
And No 😀
And the gentleman from the UK WINS!
That's the best part about milestone posts, they're always so edifying.
When did we start doing milestones for the 5k posts? I thought it was 10k.
Don't ask me, I'm just observing!
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When you encounter a problem, if the solution isn't readily evident go back to the start and check your assumptions.
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It’s unpleasantly like being drunk.
What’s so unpleasant about being drunk?
You ask a glass of water. -- Douglas Adams
March 27, 2012 at 12:11 pm
SQLRNNR (3/27/2012)
Stefan Krzywicki (3/27/2012)
Lynn Pettis (3/27/2012)
David Burrows (3/27/2012)
Brandie Tarvin (3/27/2012)
No milestone for him. ME ME. GIMMIE!POST!!!
😀
And No 😀
And the gentleman from the UK WINS!
That's the best part about milestone posts, they're always so edifying.
When did we start doing milestones for the 5k posts? I thought it was 10k.
There always has to be some reason for a party at the Tent in the Desert, why not this one?
March 27, 2012 at 12:14 pm
Lynn Pettis (3/27/2012)
SQLRNNR (3/27/2012)
Stefan Krzywicki (3/27/2012)
Lynn Pettis (3/27/2012)
David Burrows (3/27/2012)
Brandie Tarvin (3/27/2012)
No milestone for him. ME ME. GIMMIE!POST!!!
😀
And No 😀
And the gentleman from the UK WINS!
That's the best part about milestone posts, they're always so edifying.
When did we start doing milestones for the 5k posts? I thought it was 10k.
There always has to be some reason for a party at the Tent in the Desert, why not this one?
Make sure you clean up after the hippo first and then make sure you have plenty of red solo cups.
Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
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I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
SQL RNNR
Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
Learn Extended Events
March 27, 2012 at 12:15 pm
SQLRNNR (3/27/2012)
Lynn Pettis (3/27/2012)
SQLRNNR (3/27/2012)
Stefan Krzywicki (3/27/2012)
Lynn Pettis (3/27/2012)
David Burrows (3/27/2012)
Brandie Tarvin (3/27/2012)
No milestone for him. ME ME. GIMMIE!POST!!!
😀
And No 😀
And the gentleman from the UK WINS!
That's the best part about milestone posts, they're always so edifying.
When did we start doing milestones for the 5k posts? I thought it was 10k.
There always has to be some reason for a party at the Tent in the Desert, why not this one?
Make sure you clean up after the hippo first and then make sure you have plenty of red solo cups.
I'm sorry, but the Guard Hippo is your responsibility. I'll get the red solo cups, though.
March 27, 2012 at 12:36 pm
Some days, you guys are more entertaining than my cats.
@=)
March 27, 2012 at 12:55 pm
Brandie Tarvin (3/26/2012)
How would you all like to design the system (and database) around this one: http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/26/opinion/frum-identity-cards/index.html?hpt=hp_bn7
It would be quite fun, wouldn't it.
Two nightmare aspects: security (for example making it so that all those scanners than can only read the appropriate information and nothing else actually work; but database security would be quite fun too) and identity (in database terms, finding a valid natural key) - after all, the "can this person vote check" must identify the person so that a record can be made that this person has already boted in this poll, so either that identity is on the face of the card or those scanners can read and display it (or pass it on to some recording device). For natural identity, DoB plus name won't cut it - there will be duplicates - so what else? Security is complicated by one of two factors: either there's one central database of everything (which is never going to be secure) or lots of partial databases (voter databases, driving license databases, various benefit eligibility databases, and so on ad nauseam), but these partial databases now share a common natural key so cross database joins can be done unless each individual databases is secure - and probably each database is owned by a different agency (52 agencies for civilian driving licenses to start with) so getting them all to be secure is probably impossible.
This sort of identity card with its associated database(s) is much beloved by far-right statist syndicalists (like many republicans) and far left statist socialists (like many democrats) (or, to take it to the UK, like far left statist socialists like some Liberal Democrats and some Labour Party or far right statist syndicalists like some Liberal Democrats and some Conservatives). In other words, the sort of thing advocated by politicians of the (almost totalitarian) ideological stripes I despise. So it would be enormously gratifying to control the design because that would enable me to ensure that it never got delivered in workable form.
Tom
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