Monthly Archives: February 2013

A Learning Experiment at SQL Saturday #187– Richmond

Posted on February 25, 2013 by way0utwest

In a little over a week, SQL Saturday #187 takes place in Richmond, VA. I’m looking forward to going back as I attended school not too far from there (Charlottesville), and even worked on the West side of Richmond for … Continue reading →

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The Dark Side

Posted on February 25, 2013 by way0utwest

Recently I was invited to speak at the Rocky Mountain Oracle Training Days. It was part of some cross platform talks that have happened in Denver, with some Oracle professionals coming to our last SQL Saturday in Denver. I was … Continue reading →

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Speaking – Slide Design

Posted on February 22, 2013 by way0utwest

I’m not sure I love this advice on slide design, but some of it makes sense. Much too often I see people putting lots of information on slide decks, as though readers will be studying the slides. I am working … Continue reading →

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Early Software

Posted on February 22, 2013 by way0utwest

I  have no idea what the first software I saw working on a computer system was. I’m sure it was some  basic demo program on a Vic-20, which I convinced my mother to buy for us. I remember learning to program … Continue reading →

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