Just over forty years ago Joseph Owades, working for Rheingold Breweries, invented what we now refer to as “lite” beer; beer that “tastes great, less filling“. His invention eventually became known as Miller Lite, which proved popular enough that other breweries followed suit and started producing their own brands. Today it seems as if every … Read more
I love movies. I also love popcorn, but I am not sure if that is related. Anyway, I have been a movie buff for years. I do not get to watch as much these days as I would like, but I expect I can get caught up on any I have been missing. The other … Read more
My moo cards have arrived. I will be bringing them to the PASS Summit next week and hope to be able to distribute as many as possible during networking events. As you can see I went with three images, each taken by @FemmeFoto (blog | twitter). Clearly she can make anyone look good. She also … Read more
There has been a LOT of discussion going on lately with regards to the PASS elections, and with PASS in general. Everyone seems to have an idea of what they believe PASS should be doing with regards to this or that. I think it is wonderful that such discussions are taking place. What is not … Read more
This past Tuesday afternoon I flew to Tucson to take part in the SSWUG vConference. I was away for about 33 hours in total. And enough happened in those 33 hours to make it feel like it was 33 days. Such is the life of a SQLRockstar, I guess. The afternoon flight got me to … Read more
Do you have friends? Yes? Great. Now, do these friends intend to register for PASS in the next two weeks? Possibly? Well then, did you know that you can refer a friend, they will get $200 off their registration, and you will get entered to win a Dell Mini 10v Netbook? No? Well, it is … Read more
