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Back in the UK

Posted on April 14, 2025 by way0utwest

I flew overnight and am in the UK this week. It’s a time for me to get into the office and get some facetime with various other Redgaters while I’m over. I usually go a couple of times a year … Continue reading →

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Advice I Like: Tipping

Posted on April 11, 2025 by way0utwest

When in doubt, overtip – from Excellent Advice for Living This is close to my heart, since I spent a lot of time in college and after working as a waiter and bartender. In the US we have a culture … Continue reading →

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Republish: The Changing Nature of Data

Posted on April 11, 2025 by way0utwest

Today I’m in Dallas, coaching 14 year olds in a volleyball tournament. This is our last travel trip with the team, and this is day 1. Hopefully we get a good draw and have some success. While I’m wearing earplugs … Continue reading →

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Part-Time DBAs

Posted on April 9, 2025 by way0utwest

Some of you reading this are database administrators (DBAs) who manage systems as their full-time job. Others of you might be developers, analytics people, or someone else who has another job, but you get stuck with managing the database somehow. … Continue reading →

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