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Monthly Archives: May 2011
Identity Reseeding
I love the identity property. I use it in many of my tables, mostly because it gives me a fairly reliable surrogate key that I can use in my tables, especially when testing something. I often do something like this: … Continue reading
Posted in Blog
Tagged syndicated, T-SQL
The Ad Hoc Change
How many times have you been asked to change data in a production system? If your career has been like mine, it’s probably too many times to count. It seems that there are always data issues in production, and the … Continue reading
Posted in Editorial
Tagged sql server
Better Writing from Hemingway
These are five rules for writing from Ernest Hemingway, which I like and recommend for use in your communications. Definitely try to incorporate them into your writing, especially being short and positive. (Cross posted from The Modern Resume)
Posted in Blog
Tagged syndicated, writing
More Bloopers for Memorial Day
It’s Memorial Day, and as usual, I have a blooper reel for the editorial. However I couldn’t fit everything in there, so I’ve pulled out a few more items. Mostly body mistakes or movements and some speaking issues. Enjoy! The … Continue reading
Posted in Blog
Tagged Humor, syndicated
