SQLServerCentral.com Content tagged Editorial, humor

Memorial Day 2013

Mon, 27 May 2013 06:00:00 UT

The spring holiday message from Steve Jones.

Geeky Oscars

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 07:00:00 UT

This Friday Steve Jones takes a break from serious technical discussions. With the Oscar nominees announced there were lots of films left out of the awards. Are there some of these you'd recommend?

Thanksgiving 2012 Bloopers

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 07:00:00 UT

A reel of bloopers for your Thanksgiving enjoyment.

Labor Day 2012

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 06:00:00 UT

Happy Labor Day from SQLServerCentral.

Happy Fourth of July 2012

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 06:00:00 UT

A holiday in the US has another blooper reel for you.

Stump the Wizard

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 06:00:00 UT

Today we have an editorial from Aug 3, 2007. It is being republished as Steve is on vacation. Today Steve asks the question about which fun games you might like outside of work.

Happy Memorial Day 2012

Mon, 28 May 2012 06:00:00 UT

It's Memorial Day in the US and Steve out is paying tribute to our soldiers and cutting grass on the tractor. He's left you a blooper reel to enjoy.

Happy Easter 2012

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 06:00:00 UT

Happy Easter 2012 from SQLServerCentral.

A Break from Databases

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:00:00 UT

A Friday poll that's a break from work, and should be a bit of fun. Today Steve Jones asks about movies, and what's been interesting from the last year.

Happy President's Day 2012

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:00:00 UT

Today is President's Day in the US and Steve Jones is on vacation.

Labor Day 2011

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 06:00:00 UT

It's a holiday in the US today and Steve Jones provides a little entertainment for those people still at work.

Independence Day 2011

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 06:00:00 UT

A holiday in the US has most people away from work. Steve Jones leaves you a few thoughts and humor from his vacation.

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Memorial Day 2011

Mon, 30 May 2011 06:00:00 UT

Happy Memorial Day from Steve with a few bloopers.

Happy Easter 2011

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 06:00:00 UT

It's Good Friday and the Easter holiday weekend with a number of countries having a bank holiday. Steve Jones is on vacation and providing us with a blooper reel for today.

Improving SQLServerCentral

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 06:00:00 UT

Today Steve Jones talks about changes that are coming to SQLServerCentral.

Merry Christmas 2010

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 07:00:00 UT

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from Steve Jones

Thanksgiving 2010

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 07:00:00 UT

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy July 4th, 2010

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 06:00:00 UT

Happy July 4th, 2010

Memorial Day 2010

Mon, 31 May 2010 06:00:00 UT

A short note to commemorate the Memorial Day holiday.

No More NULL

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 06:00:00 UT

A change in the support for NULL values has Steve Jones commenting on the implications.

Happy New Year 2010

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 07:00:00 UT

The first day of 2010 has Steve Jones blooper reel in addition to some well wishes.

Twas the Night Before Christmas - SQL Style

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:00:00 UT

A guest editorial from Tim Ford updates this Christmas classic for the SQL Server professionals out there.

Happy Memorial Day 2009

Mon, 25 May 2009 06:00:00 UT

Steve Jones hopes you have a wonderful Memorial Day and brings you a blooper reel to pass the time if you are one of those people stuck working today.

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The SQL Server Easter Egg

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:00:00 UT

A neat little trick you can access in SQL Server Management Studio 2008.

The SQL Bailout

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:00:00 UT

With all the bailouts being requested in the US, where is the money for DBAs who need it?

Enjoy Christmas Eve

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 07:00:00 UT

The day before Christmas and Steve Jones shares some holiday thoughts.

The Best Computer

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:00:00 UT

Hollywood does a great job of showing off technology that might be possible someday. This Friday Steve Jones wonders what amazing computer you'd like to have.

Happy Thanksgiving 2008

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:00:00 UT

Holiday wishes from Steve Jones.

Creative SPAM

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:00:00 UT

SPAM permeates all aspects of our lives. Steve Jones takes a poll today about which messages might have caught your eye.

Happy Halloween 2008!

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:00:00 UT

Steve Jones is taking a break on this fine holiday, enjoy a few bloopers before you head out with the kids for trick-or-treating.