What a TV ballgame can teach us about design

This afternoon, the 2021 slate of spring training games started for Major League Baseball. And of course, being the big baseball fan that I am, I took to it like a lion to a steak. I wasn't thinking too much about design or layout until I heard Michael Kay of YES mention, "I think our …

Think spam calls aren’t a big deal? Think again

We all get them. There's a message on your voicemail saying "we've been trying to reach you about your warranty" or "we've detected problems with your computer." They're full of crap, and you know it. You figure that they're mere annoyances. You don't answer the phone anymore, or you've installed a spam filter on your …

Remember the past, embrace what’s next

"Don't hang on; nothing lasts forever but the earth and sky; it slips away, and all your money won't another minute buy..."Kansas, Dust In The Wind "Movin' me down the highway, rollin' me down the highway; movin' ahead so life won't pass me by..."Jim Croce, I Got A Name When I was in grad school, …

Dating yourself on your #resume — #JobHunt

I've spoken to a number of friends about my frustration regarding the job hunt (going nine [!!!] months -- and counting). I've wondered, at times, whether one of the reasons why I've been constantly rejected is my age. Ageism -- a.k.a. age discrimination -- is, of course, illegal. But when it comes to the job …

February CASSUG Monthly Meeting

Our February meeting will again be online. NOTE: you MUST RSVP to this Meetup at https://www.meetup.com/Capital-Area-SQL-Server-User-Group/events/275968506/ to view the Zoom URL! Our February guest speaker is Elizabeth Noble! Topic: Streamline Database Deployments Our online meeting schedule is as follows:6:00: General chat, discussion, and announcements6:30: PresentationWe usually wrap up between 7:30 PM and 8:00 PM. Please RSVP to …