Monthly Archives: August 2010

Drive

Posted on August 18, 2010 by way0utwest

I saw a short talk from Dan Pink a few months back from this year’s TED conference. It’s very cool, and worth watching. After watching the video, I bought the book, Drive. This book goes through some the reasons why … Continue reading →

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Nervous

Posted on August 16, 2010 by way0utwest

According to the timeline (PDF), the PASS Nominating Committee is supposed to contact the applicants today or tomorrow and let us know if we’re on the slate. The slate should be announced on Wednesday. I’m nervous. I’d like to say … Continue reading →

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The Long Road

Posted on August 16, 2010 by way0utwest

Text of my keynote from SQL Saturday #28 Welcome to SQL Saturday #28 and I’m pleased to be back in Baton Rouge. This is my second time here for the event, and it’s as hot and muggy as I remember. … Continue reading →

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Saved By a Spare

Posted on August 14, 2010 by way0utwest

I started traveling with two laptops after I had a laptop fail during a trip in 2009 the day of a presentation. I bought a netbook as an emergency, but it didn’t work well and ended up as the bedroom … Continue reading →

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