Thanks @TechRepublic for the Field Code Display Toggle tip
http://bit.ly/aS0AEi accidentially turned it on, didn't know how to disable
it.

Really loving @RedGate's #SQLCompare works pretty darn fast

#SQLProfiler this morning I have decided that you're my best friend. #sql

Wow Google Chrome doesn't seem to trust gmail this morning #FAIL [pic]
- http://ping.fm/x466s

Invalid use of side-effecting or time-dependent operator in 'EXECUTE
STRING' within a function... can't use EXEC() in a FUNCTION #SQL #DOH

Looking forward to the launch of Adobe's Creative Suite on 2010-04-12
at 8AM, seen some really cool features #cs5

Free Doritos for a Year!

Download now or preview on posterous
doritos.pdf (444 KB)

At first I didn't believe this, but my mother actually went to a Walgreens and used this coupon and walked out with a free large bag of Doritos.

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Packing my lunch for tomorrow!
Packing my lunch for tomorrow!

Going to require all house guest to wear these during their visit. Clean as you walk!
Going to require all house guest to wear these during their visit. Clean as you walk!

At walmart checking out nipples
At walmart checking out nipples

Yeah my USB Shared ESATA came in.
Yeah my USB Shared ESATA came in.

Rovio snaps
Rovio snaps

Looking for a utility that will take a bootable USB flash to an ISO,
any suggestions? #TechHelp

Looking to try #PowerShell Plus by @Idera_Software has anyone used
this utility before? - http://bit.ly/9OeCqh

Hoping to make Ignite Phoenix 6 even thought tickets are out. #ignitephx

shutdown /h just for a little while, 6-7 hrs will do

This is how I practice safe computing
This is how I practice safe computing

Got to love a good cake fight, never gets old.

Its funny when she's tired just lay her in her bed, watch her turn left and then moments later she's out!
Its funny when she's tired just lay her in her bed, watch her turn left and then moments later she's out!

Enough reading for one day, I am out...

FAIL! Can't use GMAIL's smtp with @MeetRovio photo send. No SSL option

testing 123

this is only a test to see how this test contrast against the theme of this site.

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@MeetRovio you're awesome! http://ping.fm/qqUpr
http://ping.fm/FU4Vr

I need a rapid charge so I can play!
I need a rapid charge so I can play!

alright Friday is here time to check out what's good with #evfn

you're killing me. "call failed" issues when I am on a call,
completely losing signal altogether when I have all bars, c'mon now!

Last song of the night Bubba Sparxxx UGLY

yawn... need some rest. 30 mins of more reading then its zzzz for me

As I suspected I am not very good with index usage statistics at all... no
surprises there man I need to read up call me #SQLSh_thead

Call me crazy but I find Lady Ga Ga's Telephone video very... very...
interesting for some odd reason =)

computing replication article statistics and rocking out to Bell Div Devoe -
Poison #sql

Vacuum backpack
Vacuum backpack

I can't go for that, no... (no can do)!

Going to call it a night. Need to get up a little early to surprise the
family with some homemade breakfast. #pancakes

Just wanted to thank everyone that I have met so far. I have learned so much
from everyone and I just wanted to say I appreciate it. #Thanks

Running through a database upgrade dress rehearsal... ran into a few errors.
Time to document. #sql #LoveDevEnv

FAIL! Database Snapshot is not supported on SQL Server Standard Edition only
Enterprise and Developer. Is this the same for 2008? #sqlhelp

Can you get newsgroups access on your mobile phone?

This may sound lazy of me, but can you do a column count inline with your
query? #sqlhelp

LMFAO! My 6 mo old just threw up on my sisters face as she lifted her above
her head. #LoveIt

I was asked just recently what the default font and size was for SSMS 2005.
Oddly enough I knew that. http://ping.fm/AVyDB

In my house we don't pull fingers! We push noses... its much more
discrete. #flatulence

That's cool bit.ly is actually adding snippets of the twitter stream inside
of the info area. http://ping.fm/og2BY

FTW: My WowWee Rovio has just shipped! Can't wait to mess with it. -
http://bit.ly/9lVzGA

Sometimes I just want to cast off my golden cloak, laugh & run about, goose & giggle, fart & tickle. #yearone

Has anyone ran a #VM from an #SSD drive EXTERNALLY via USB or eSATA? How's
the performance?

This may reveal my lack of interest in sports but is Fitzgerald still with the cards?

Not really feeling the movie Semi Pro but they're some parts that definitely catch your eye! ;)

Yesterday's left over coffee + ice + french vanilla creamer = tasty goodness :) #LazyDay

Setting a toaster without adding bread does not magically make toast
#TheMoreYouKnow #BrainFarts

Now that my follow list has been widdled down to a manageable number I have rekindled my relationship with twitter

Phoenix bound this morning then to @brandxtshirts

Trying to finish up a query that returns all data from the primary database
into a multi-parameter report #ssrs

Question: Virus scans do you as a #DBA exclude the MDF and LDF files from
being scanned to avoid possible suspect database issues?

Wow what a difference! From following 2000 to 716 now I can catch the content I want to see. #LessIsGood

Calling it a night. Tomorrow I'll tackle the rest of my todo list!

If I am correct the twitter following list is in DESC order so the very last
page would show who I followed first which is @SQLRockstar

I am totally ordering myself a WowWee Rovio from #woot

How many people use "BOUNCE" as a reference to "REBOOT"? I find myself using
that term a lot.

Hey look Arizona PASS is on twitter now @azsqlpass #azsqlpass

Chicken Chipotle
Chicken Chipotle

Been a long day, going to call it a night.

Man oh man... I sure love #camtasia and #vmware workstation 7.

Break time going to watch house bunny for a bit

At first I followed everyone who followed me, now I realize its not being
rude! Time to clean house and mass #unfollow #freshstart

finished up a #SQLSaturday meeting with @hafthor and @coneybeer and hashed
out a lot of details. Meeting the PASS tomorrow #sqlsatphx

SQL Saturday Phoenix (Help Wanted) - http://ping.fm/rUxAH #sqlsatphx

Creating a Database Snapshot

This is a quick vid that steps you through the process of creating a database snapshot, restoring a database from a snapshot and dropping a snapshot. I typically use snapshot while I am in a testing mode. I quickly create a snapshot and make all my modifications, run through my test and blow it all away by restoring from my recent snapshot. It is very useful and I use it often on my local development instances. Hopefully you will find it just a useful.

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SQL Saturday Phoenix?

Is SQL Saturday really coming to Phoenix? Well the announcement was made public at the Arizona PASS chapter in a recent user group meeting. It is headed up by @Hafthor, @Coneybeer and myself @sqlsamson. We have teamed up and are looking to get the community involved! If you don't know what SQL Saturday is then allow me to brief you on it. It is a one day FREE training event that is conveniently held on a Saturday. In these troubled times FREE training never sounded so good! How great is that? SQL Saturday offers two tracks with four to six sessions for each track lasting about an hour each. The best part is that the speakers are fellow SQL Server enthusiast from our very own local community. You know them and you love them so come out and show your support!

If you are familiar with SQL Saturday then you know it was picked up by (PASS) the Professional Association of SQL Server not long ago and the fact it is in its planning stages here in Arizona is exciting. With such a large and overwhelming amount of knowledge sharing that SQL Saturday has to offer, it will be to valuable asset to the community. Keep in mind that SQL Saturday won't be a success unless you get involved. We need support from the community in several different areas. If you are apart of another technical group please spread the word that SQL Saturday is coming and we are looking for speakers/presenters, sponsors, volunteers, and of course venues.

If you are willing to present, sponsor, volunteer or can assist with getting locations please contact either one of the following:

For more information about SQL Saturday please visit SQLSaturday.com. I hope to hear from you and more importantly I hope to see you there!!!!

For information about the Arizona PASS chapter please visit Arizona PASS

-- samson

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knick knack patty whack give a dog a bone. 1 fish, 2 fish, red fish,
blue fish and knowing is half the battle! #randomizing

Installing ArcGIS Runtime Engine 9.3 after installing 9.2 like a fool! #TakesForEver

SQL Server Enthusiast needed for EVENT in the Phoenix metro area, opened to
the surrounding counties. Reply via twitter @sqlsamson #SQL

I'd like to see minimize and maximize buttons on query designer for
SSMS - cast your vote here http://bit.ly/d0YoRK

Making beef curry using my pops recipe. Seriously need to open all windows and doors to air out house
Making beef curry using my pops recipe. Seriously need to open all windows and doors to air out house

Look then named a candy bar after me!
Look then named a candy bar after me!

Look then named a candy bar after me!
Look then named a candy bar after me!

For people who suffer from a lack of color coordination like myself
try Kuler from Adobe - http://bit.ly/crKqEP

Who wants to play how many CHINS?
Who wants to play how many CHINS?

Its supposed to hurt... its an ass whopping!

Damn my sister is moody!

Ireland huh? I can dig it!

Made a lot of headway within these last few hours or so. Going to get some rest

Woke up a while ago with several thoughts running through my mind.
Ideas come when when you least expect them.

Wow finally decided to connect my BB to my wifi now I am running UMA
instead of EDGE. That's right UMA in all caps!

Wow finally decided to connect my BB to my wifi now I am running UMA
instead of EDGE. That's right UMA in all caps!

Taking a break going to hang out with the birthday girl. Hello coldstone!

Happy Birthday Milan!!!!!! Where did the time go?

The United Nation in partnership with the World Bank is going to give me
$500,000.00 http://bit.ly/cBbtUJ Yay Me! #scam

Sorry sis! I know I said I would save you some but I got a sweet tooth and it over powered me!    - Samson       Sent via blackberry wireles
Sorry sis! I know I said I would save you some but I got a sweet tooth and it over powered me!

- Samson


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banging away at data linkage / data mapping #NumbersNumbersNumbers

Going to make pork curry tonight with a side of asparagus. #food

- Samson


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#NTS next time add the coffee grounds before starting the coffee pot. Coffee shouldn't come out clear!

- Samson


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I got a major sweet tooth. Perhaps tomorrow I'll make fondue.