Tinkering with a local queue

I've been toying with the idea of using a file as a queue instead of a database table for use...

Upcoming Speaking Engagements

I have few speaking engagements this month that I want to let you know about:
Thursday, July 8 6:00 PM PST...

Mix & Match – Day 2

I’ve been scouring my notes (old & new), wading through all my previous research and unearthing advice, tips & tricks that have...

MS Access Annoyance: Yes, Save the Password, Again

Here’s another quirk that has been there forever. Open up the linked table UI and select a handful of tables,...

Q2 Goal Review

I have a monthly reminder, which is currently making me feel guilty. It’s there to tell me to review my...

MDX Puzzle #2 Solution

MDX Puzzle #2 Solution
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This puzzle was a little more challenging than the first, but it was definitely fun and...

Degree Seeker Week at SQL University, Lesson 1

Degree Seeker Week at SQL University, Lesson 1
Welcome eager learners to Lesson 1 of Degree Seeker Week at SQL University....

Making a Little Effort at Networking - Part 2

I wrote recently about my efforts to network a bit more at events. Part 1 was to spend more time...

T-SQL Tuesday #008: Gettin’ Schooled

 T-SQL Tuesday #008: Gettin’ Schooled

“Thank you fans and friends & odds and ends. And now for you gals and guys, a...

Bin the unwanted to reap the rewards !

Looking through some of my databases this past week, theres a lot of data there which over time has become...