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Introduction  As many of you already know, I followed this year’s PASS Election cycle fairly closely. I interviewed all the PASS Board of Directors applicants so that you, my loyal readers (both of you!) could get to know these people interested in leading part of our community. You can read those interviews here: Allen Kinsel …
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Another Thought In his latest book Cognitive Surplus: Creativity and Generosity in a Connected Age, Clay Shirky (Twitter) makes the following statement about social systems: “Social systems have two modes — dynamic and dead.” Static isn’t anywhere in that list. Well it is, it’s just spelled d-e-a-d. Folks in other communities want what we have in the …
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Another Thought In his latest book Cognitive Surplus: Creativity and Generosity in a Connected Age, Clay Shirky (Twitter) makes the following statement about social systems: “Social systems have two modes — dynamic and dead.” Static isn’t anywhere in that list. Well it is, it’s just spelled d-e-a-d. Folks in other communities want what we have in the …
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Introduction  To say there’s “hoopla” about the slate presented to the PASS electorate today is an understatement. First, congratulations to Allen Kinsel, Andy Warren, Douglas McDowell, Geoff Hiten, and Mark Ginnebaugh. For those unaware, applications from Denny Cherry and Markus Sprenger were rejected. After interviews, Steve Jones and Jack Corbett were eliminated from consideration. Questions For You …
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A quick reminder: I am honored to present Database Design for Developers at SQL Saturday #51 in Nashville 21 Aug 2010! If you read this blog and will be in attendance, introduce yourself! :{> Andy

Introduction This post is the twenty-fourth part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series are: Goodwill, Negative and Positive Visions, Quests, Missions Right, Wrong, and Style Follow Me Balance, Part 1 Balance, Part 2 Definition of a Great Team The 15-Minute Meeting Metaproblems: Drama The Right Question Software is …
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Introduction This post is the twenty-third part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series are: Goodwill, Negative and Positive Visions, Quests, Missions Right, Wrong, and Style Follow Me Balance, Part 1 Balance, Part 2 Definition of a Great Team The 15-Minute Meeting Metaproblems: Drama The Right Question Software is …
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I’m honored to be presenting Database Design for Developers at SQL Saturday #51 in Nashville, TN 21 Aug 2010! If you read this blog and will be in the Nashville area that weekend, register (it’s free!) and introduce yourself! :{>

Introduction I emailed seven interview questions to the 2010 PASS Board Nominee Applicants listed on the PASS Board Elections site. You can read my interviews here: Allen Kinsel Andy Warren Denny Cherry Douglas McDowell Geoff Hiten Jack Corbett Mark Ginnebaugh Markus Sprenger Steve Jones I asked everyone the same questions and blogged the responses in the …
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Introduction   I am interviewing 2010 PASS Board Nominee Applicants. As listed on the PASS Board Elections site the applicants are: Allen Kinsel Andy Warren Denny Cherry Douglas McDowell Geoff Hiten Jack Corbett Mark Ginnebaugh Markus Sprenger Steve Jones I’m asking everyone the same questions and blogging the responses in the order received.   Mark Ginnebaugh is up …
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