Comments for SQLAndy http://www.sqlandy.com Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:39:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Comment on Speaking at MagicPASS on February 22, 2012 by John http://www.sqlandy.com/index.php/2012/02/speaking-at-magicpass-on-february-22-2012/#comment-90247 John Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:39:53 +0000 http://www.sqlandy.com/index.php/2012/02/speaking-at-magicpass-on-february-22-2012/#comment-90247 Didn''t get it at first, but Password box now on SQLServerCentral now making me chuckle! Security oftern thought of at the end of dev but needs building in from the start. Didn”t get it at first, but Password box now on SQLServerCentral now making me chuckle! Security oftern thought of at the end of dev but needs building in from the start.

]]> Comment on Battery Life–The Hidden Cost of Keeping a Laptop by Steve Jones http://www.sqlandy.com/index.php/2012/02/battery-lifethe-hidden-cost-of-keeping-a-laptop/#comment-90190 Steve Jones Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:07:56 +0000 http://www.sqlandy.com/index.php/2012/02/battery-lifethe-hidden-cost-of-keeping-a-laptop/#comment-90190 I have wanted standards for a long time, but those are hard. I know Europe has standardized cell phones on one of the USB sizes, but imagine if they''d done that 6 years ago? We''d be looking at some other style or size, which possibly wouldn''t be providing the charge that newer smartphones need. I wish manufacturers would get together and be smarter about this, or go with one of a few sizes. I know that they can''t be making a ton off batteries with the turnover that models go through. If they really analyzed it, they''re investing a lot, for probably little return. Be nicer if they went with a standard size, or one of 3-4 and used that for their machines. I have to agree that on an older machine, I''d be tempted to just live with it as a spare desktop, kids machine that needs to be plugged in, and put the $140 to a new machine. The old Dell I bought early in the SSC days, 2003 or s0, still works for my girl. Battery barely survives 10 minutes and the wireless radio is dead, but an external adapter and a power cord mean it works great for kid games. I have wanted standards for a long time, but those are hard. I know Europe has standardized cell phones on one of the USB sizes, but imagine if they”d done that 6 years ago? We”d be looking at some other style or size, which possibly wouldn”t be providing the charge that newer smartphones need.

I wish manufacturers would get together and be smarter about this, or go with one of a few sizes. I know that they can”t be making a ton off batteries with the turnover that models go through. If they really analyzed it, they”re investing a lot, for probably little return. Be nicer if they went with a standard size, or one of 3-4 and used that for their machines.

I have to agree that on an older machine, I”d be tempted to just live with it as a spare desktop, kids machine that needs to be plugged in, and put the $140 to a new machine. The old Dell I bought early in the SSC days, 2003 or s0, still works for my girl. Battery barely survives 10 minutes and the wireless radio is dead, but an external adapter and a power cord mean it works great for kid games.

]]> Comment on Notes from the February Space Coast SQL Meeting by Frank Cowan http://www.sqlandy.com/index.php/2012/02/notes-from-the-february-space-coast-sql-meeting/#comment-90142 Frank Cowan Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:15:48 +0000 http://www.sqlandy.com/index.php/2012/02/notes-from-the-february-space-coast-sql-meeting/#comment-90142 Andy, Thanks for another great PDP presentation. I sat in on a similar presentation you gave at SQL Saturday Tampa. That presentation help me change my annual ''things to accomplish'' list to a formal PHP. And I have noticed the difference. Now I can tweek the areas that weren''t really complete. I could probably use a refresher every 18 months. Andy, Thanks for another great PDP presentation. I sat in on a similar presentation you gave at SQL Saturday Tampa. That presentation help me change my annual ”things to accomplish” list to a formal PHP. And I have noticed the difference. Now I can tweek the areas that weren”t really complete. I could probably use a refresher every 18 months.

]]> Comment on A New SSD For My Laptop by Joseph Hall http://www.sqlandy.com/index.php/2012/01/a-new-ssd-for-my-laptop/#comment-90100 Joseph Hall Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:36:00 +0000 http://www.sqlandy.com/index.php/2012/01/a-new-ssd-for-my-laptop/#comment-90100 Sometimes bigger is not always better when it comes to SSD''s, especailly when looking at the future value and usage of the drive. Sometimes bigger is not always better when it comes to SSD”s, especailly when looking at the future value and usage of the drive.

]]> Comment on Kindle Fire Update by Neil Buchwalter http://www.sqlandy.com/index.php/2012/02/kindle-fire-update/#comment-90078 Neil Buchwalter Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:19:12 +0000 http://www.sqlandy.com/index.php/2012/02/kindle-fire-update/#comment-90078 You have just confirmed that my purchase of a Kindle Fire was money well spent. You have just confirmed that my purchase of a Kindle Fire was money well spent.

]]> Comment on Review: ICE-21 Ice Cream Maker by Greg http://www.sqlandy.com/index.php/2012/01/review-ice-21-ice-cream-maker/#comment-90027 Greg Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:47:48 +0000 http://www.sqlandy.com/index.php/2012/01/review-ice-21-ice-cream-maker/#comment-90027 Andy, I''ve been making ice cream at home for years and I recommend substituting half-and-half for the heavy cream to reduce the fat. I''ve had nothing but complements for my ice cream made with half-and half and 2% milk. I also steer clear of recipes that contain eggs and require cooking, partly because I don''t like the custard-like texture and partly because it''s more work. Cheers, Greg Andy, I”ve been making ice cream at home for years and I recommend substituting half-and-half for the heavy cream to reduce the fat. I”ve had nothing but complements for my ice cream made with half-and half and 2% milk.

I also steer clear of recipes that contain eggs and require cooking, partly because I don”t like the custard-like texture and partly because it”s more work.
Cheers,
Greg

]]> Comment on PASS: Time to Change the By-Laws by Dave Schutz http://www.sqlandy.com/index.php/2012/01/pass-time-to-change-the-by-laws/#comment-89989 Dave Schutz Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:53:09 +0000 http://www.sqlandy.com/index.php/2012/01/pass-time-to-change-the-by-laws/#comment-89989 I''m a chapter leader (CBusPASS Columbus, Ohio) and am on the way to hosting me 3rd SQL Saturday in June 2012. I put a lot of time and effort into my chapter and try my best to be ethical and expect PASS to do the same. I''ve met Kendall and Siri and think highly of both. I''ve voted for the board the last 3 years and each time find a reason not to do it the next year. I''ve heard from a former board member that community work mattered little and the board should be able to choose who they want so they can work better together. I totally disagreed with him on that. I''m thinking we take the people with the highest votes in order for positions on the board. Since Siri had the next highest voting total he should have been given the seat on the board. If we want international representation on the board maybe we should have a separate election for international members of the board. I support your request for a change to the by-laws and hope Tom can get this change implemented. I”m a chapter leader (CBusPASS Columbus, Ohio) and am on the way to hosting me 3rd SQL Saturday in June 2012. I put a lot of time and effort into my chapter and try my best to be ethical and expect PASS to do the same.
I”ve met Kendall and Siri and think highly of both. I”ve voted for the board the last 3 years and each time find a reason not to do it the next year. I”ve heard from a former board member that community work mattered little and the board should be able to choose who they want so they can work better together. I totally disagreed with him on that.
I”m thinking we take the people with the highest votes in order for positions on the board. Since Siri had the next highest voting total he should have been given the seat on the board. If we want international representation on the board maybe we should have a separate election for international members of the board.
I support your request for a change to the by-laws and hope Tom can get this change implemented.

]]> Comment on PASS: Time to Change the By-Laws by Christoph Stotz http://www.sqlandy.com/index.php/2012/01/pass-time-to-change-the-by-laws/#comment-89846 Christoph Stotz Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:16:41 +0000 http://www.sqlandy.com/index.php/2012/01/pass-time-to-change-the-by-laws/#comment-89846 Hi, Long time ago I have been appointed into a voting position ont the PASS Board and have been active part of the board for many years. I also run to be elected - but I wasn´t. I believe this gives me a particular perspective - I have personally experienced the pros and the cons. I am thankful of the opportunity that was given to me, but taking everything into consideration, I believe that even though these appointments can help the organization substantially - they impact the credebility of the organization. I second what Andy said and in addition I believe every member of a Chapter that is called an "Official Chapter", should have the right to vote. If all members not allowed to vote - don´t call it a PASS Chapter and don´t advertise the numbers. I regret that I didn´t made that happen during my term. Actually, I should have focussed on a lot of different things - instead of mainly helping to drive the Summit. Best greetings Christoph Hi,

Long time ago I have been appointed into a voting position ont the PASS Board and have been active part of the board for many years. I also run to be elected – but I wasn´t. I believe this gives me a particular perspective – I have personally experienced the pros and the cons. I am thankful of the opportunity that was given to me, but taking everything into consideration, I believe that even though these appointments can help the organization substantially – they impact the credebility of the organization. I second what Andy said and in addition I believe every member of a Chapter that is called an “Official Chapter”, should have the right to vote. If all members not allowed to vote – don´t call it a PASS Chapter and don´t advertise the numbers.

I regret that I didn´t made that happen during my term. Actually, I should have focussed on a lot of different things – instead of mainly helping to drive the Summit.

Best greetings

Christoph

]]> Comment on PASS: Time to Change the By-Laws by Rob Kerr http://www.sqlandy.com/index.php/2012/01/pass-time-to-change-the-by-laws/#comment-89844 Rob Kerr Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:12:36 +0000 http://www.sqlandy.com/index.php/2012/01/pass-time-to-change-the-by-laws/#comment-89844 Americans understand that the popular majority don''t always make the right decision. Currently our national politics are more or less controlled by our senate--the branch where Rhode Island has the same voting power as California. Our union would be dysfunctional if all national decisions were controlled by California, New York, Texas and Flordia. PASS must solve the same issues to grow. Sure this will mean some seemingly "undemocratic" decisions, but the alternative is probably an international organization that isn''t really international. Americans understand that the popular majority don”t always make the right decision. Currently our national politics are more or less controlled by our senate–the branch where Rhode Island has the same voting power as California. Our union would be dysfunctional if all national decisions were controlled by California, New York, Texas and Flordia. PASS must solve the same issues to grow. Sure this will mean some seemingly “undemocratic” decisions, but the alternative is probably an international organization that isn”t really international.

]]> Comment on PASS: Time to Change the By-Laws by Thomas LaRock http://www.sqlandy.com/index.php/2012/01/pass-time-to-change-the-by-laws/#comment-89836 Thomas LaRock Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:02:55 +0000 http://www.sqlandy.com/index.php/2012/01/pass-time-to-change-the-by-laws/#comment-89836 Andy, Just to add to your historical context a bit... In 2007 I fell short of winning a seat by 13 votes. Despite my being the first runner-up, the appointment went to Pat Wright that year. The following year, in 2008, I was again 1st runner-up as you mentioned, and was asked to fill a vacant seat. I think it is important for people to know that finishing as the 1st runner-up has not always guaranteed that someone be appointed to a vacant seat. Back then the appointments were done by only the President, and since then we have amended the by-laws as such that it requires a majority vote of the Board to approve the appointments. I know that Sri is disappointed. I know this because I''ve been there myself. I always assumed that the reason I was not chosen was because the team that was being assembled needed Pat more than they needed me. In other words, I assumed good intentions on the part of the PASS Board. I trust that they were acting in the best interests of the PASS Community. I believed that then, and I believe it now. I also believe that your idea of a bylaw change has merit and I intend to have this discussion added as an agenda item for our next board meeting in 10 days in Seattle. Thank you Andy, for your continued passion, and for your years of dedication to making PASS better. Tom Andy,

Just to add to your historical context a bit…

In 2007 I fell short of winning a seat by 13 votes. Despite my being the first runner-up, the appointment went to Pat Wright that year.

The following year, in 2008, I was again 1st runner-up as you mentioned, and was asked to fill a vacant seat.

I think it is important for people to know that finishing as the 1st runner-up has not always guaranteed that someone be appointed to a vacant seat. Back then the appointments were done by only the President, and since then we have amended the by-laws as such that it requires a majority vote of the Board to approve the appointments.

I know that Sri is disappointed. I know this because I”ve been there myself. I always assumed that the reason I was not chosen was because the team that was being assembled needed Pat more than they needed me. In other words, I assumed good intentions on the part of the PASS Board. I trust that they were acting in the best interests of the PASS Community.

I believed that then, and I believe it now.

I also believe that your idea of a bylaw change has merit and I intend to have this discussion added as an agenda item for our next board meeting in 10 days in Seattle.

Thank you Andy, for your continued passion, and for your years of dedication to making PASS better.

Tom

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