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Introduction Clem and Jim Bob were out hunting the other day in the woods south of Farmville. As they crossed a ridge, they came upon a big ol’ Momma Bear and her cub. The larger bear immediately started towards them. Jim Bob took off running as fast as he could. He stopped when he realized …
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Introduction Proto-earth, dinosaurs, and the days when your personal and business profiles were separate and distinct. What do these things all have in common? They are all in the past. Background Checks Corporate background checks now routinely include a search for social media profiles, forum posts, and blogs. As professionals are learning, the things you …
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Introduction As he does so well, Andy Warren (Blog | @sqlAndy) has issued a challenge to the community: What Should PASS Be? I’m sure lots of people have responded already, but I’ve been struck by two: Grant Fritchey’s (Blog | @GFritchey) What Should PASS Be? and Robert Matthew Cook’s (Blog | @sqlmashup) [blog] What Should PASS Be? …
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Introduction Earlier this month, David Woods decided to drop his MVP award. The move inspired some interesting comments and discussion among MVPs. David’s points are: MVP Expertise Microsoft Technology Products Microsoft “Listens” Cost-Benefits for an MVP MVP Expertise After mentioning he’s encountered MVPs who are not experts, David states: “The way you get in is …
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Introduction To quote Ronald Reagan, “There you go again.” The Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS) is considering locations for future PASS Summits. The apparent answer is: You Can Have The Summit Anywhere You Want… … as long as it’s in Seattle. PASS conducted a survey on this about a year ago, and I commented …
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Introduction Late last year I announced an exciting new endeavor called SQLPeople. At the end of 2010 I announced the 2010 SQLPeople Person of the Year. Check out this interview with Matt Velic!  SQLPeople is off to a great start. Thanks to all who have our first month awesome – those willing to share and respond to interview …
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Introduction Late last year I announced an exciting new endeavor called SQLPeople. At the end of 2010 I announced the 2010 SQLPeople Person of the Year. Check out these new interviews from some cool SQLPeople! Interviews To Date Cindy Gross Steve Fibich Tim Mitchell Jeremiah Peschka Crys Manson Ben McEwan Thomas LaRock Lori Edwards Brent Ozar Michael Coles Rob …
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I am honored to present Introduction to Incremental Loads to the Nashville SQL Server User Group Friday 28 Jan 2011 at noon. If you’re going to be in the area and read this blog, stop by and say “Hi!” :{>

Introduction Late last year I announced an exciting new endeavor called SQLPeople. At the end of 2010 I announced the 2010 SQLPeople Person of the Year. Check out these interviews from your favorite SQLPeople! Interviews To Date Tim Mitchell Jeremiah Peschka Crys Manson Ben McEwan Thomas LaRock Lori Edwards Brent Ozar Michael Coles Rob Farley Jamie Thomson …
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Introduction Late last year I announced an exciting new endeavor called SQLPeople. At the end of 2010 I announced the 2010 SQLPeople Person of the Year. More interviews have been posted. I think I’m enjoying the answers to the last question (#7) more and more as the interviews progress! Interviews To Date Ben McEwan Thomas …
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