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Darling Data @erikdarling.com · 2d

Learn T-SQL With Erik: Indexed View Ups and Downs

https://erikdarling.com/learn-t-sql-with-erik-indexed-view-ups-and-downs/

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Julia Métraux @juliametraux.bsky.social · 4d

For National Disability Employment Awareness Month at @motherjones.com, I spoke to four disabled federal workers who were laid off about how their old jobs were very accessible—and what the federal government loses out on by having fewer disabled employees. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

The human costs of Trump's war on government

For many disabled workers, federal jobs were decent, human, and accommodating: everything the president hates.

www.motherjones.com

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Andy Levy @alevyinroc.flxsql.com · 6d

Walkers welcome too! We won’t go as far or as fast, but it’s a lovely way to get moving and kick off your Wednesday!

Taiob Ali @sqlworldwide.bsky.social · 7d

🏃‍♂️ SQLRun is back at #PASSsummit! 🏃‍♀️
Two chances to run
📍 Wed Morning Run
🎽 Free T-shirt for Eventbrite registrants, thanks to Tacnode
🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/pass-data-...

📍 Fri Morning Long Run – For the brave!
🔗
passdatacommunitysummit.com/sessions/eve...

#SQLRun #PASS2025 #Tacnode

PASS Data Community 2025 Wednesday Morning Run

Start off on the right foot - join the PASS Data Community for the annual Wednesday morning run.

www.eventbrite.com

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Taiob Ali @sqlworldwide.bsky.social · 6d

Yes @alevyinroc.flxsql.com normally lead the walking group. Please sign up

Taiob Ali @sqlworldwide.bsky.social · 7d

🏃‍♂️ SQLRun is back at #PASSsummit! 🏃‍♀️
Two chances to run
📍 Wed Morning Run
🎽 Free T-shirt for Eventbrite registrants, thanks to Tacnode
🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/pass-data-...

📍 Fri Morning Long Run – For the brave!
🔗
passdatacommunitysummit.com/sessions/eve...

#SQLRun #PASS2025 #Tacnode

PASS Data Community 2025 Wednesday Morning Run

Start off on the right foot - join the PASS Data Community for the annual Wednesday morning run.

www.eventbrite.com

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Eric Reinhart @eric-reinhart.com · 8d

ICE just blatantly violated the law and arrested sitting Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes while seeking to illegally arrest a patient in a hospital. Fuck these fascists.

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SQL Saturday Boston @sqlsatboston.bsky.social · 8d

⏳ Just 16 hours left to submit your #SQLSatBoston session feedback!
💬 Your input helps speakers grow — and you could win one of six $50 Amazon gift cards!
📲 Use the link or QR code you already have. Winners announced tomorrow at noon!
#SpeakerFeedback #BeNice #DataCommunity

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Taiob Ali @sqlworldwide.bsky.social · 8d

If I held executive power, my first decree would be swift and resolute: a universal ban on all websites that dare to hide the logout button. No more digital scavenger hunts. Transparency shall reign!

Taiob Ali @sqlworldwide.bsky.social · 9d

another DEI related incident!!
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...

Watch: Aftermath of Delta planes colliding at LaGuardia

One flight attendant sustained a minor injury following the low-speed, taxiway collision.

www.bbc.com

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SQL Saturday Boston @sqlsatboston.bsky.social · 10d

🎉SQL Saturday Boston was a success!

🎉 We had 240+ attendees come together for a day of learning, networking, and community.

A big thank you to all our sponsors, volunteers, speakers, attendees for making this event possible 🙌

#SQLSaturday #Boston #Community

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Database Professional Virtual Meetup Group @dbavug.bsky.social · 10d

🚨 Upcoming Technical Talk – Join Us Virtually! 🚨

🗓 Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM PDT / 12:00 PM EDT
💻 Location: Online – Join from anywhere!
🎤 Speaker: ‪‪@grrlgeek.bsky.social‬
📍 RSVP: www.meetup.com/dbavug/event...

Session Title: Secure Your Azure SQL Estate

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Kenneth Fisqher (the q is silent) @sqlstudent144.bsky.social · 11d

#sqlhelp Does anyone know of any downsides to using OPTIMIZE_FOR_SEQUENTIAL_KEY?

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Taiob Ali @sqlworldwide.bsky.social · 13d

This is what you need the day after a successful #sqlsatBoston
#sqlrun

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Taiob Ali @sqlworldwide.bsky.social · 14d

Second trip

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Taiob Ali @sqlworldwide.bsky.social · 14d

Great news! At SQL Saturday Boston Saturday Boston 2025, we ensured every dollar from our sponsors counted. The surplus meals were delivered to Lowell Transitional Living Center, extending support to those in need.
#sqlsatBoston

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Taiob Ali @sqlworldwide.bsky.social · 14d

Learning from the best.
@brento.bsky.social talking about Ascending key problem
#sqlsatBoston

Brent Ozar talking at sql Saturday Boston

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Taiob Ali @sqlworldwide.bsky.social · 14d

9:30 sessions on the way
#sqlsatBoston

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Taiob Ali @sqlworldwide.bsky.social · 14d

On the way
#sqlsatBoston

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Taiob Ali @sqlworldwide.bsky.social · 14d

Packed house
#sqlsatBoston

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Taiob Ali @sqlworldwide.bsky.social · 14d

#sqlsatBoston
Fun began!!

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Taiob Ali @sqlworldwide.bsky.social · 14d

#sqlsatBoston speaker dinner

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Taiob Ali @sqlworldwide.bsky.social · 15d

#sqlsatBoston speaker dinner.
So lovely to see everyone who is more focused on meeting each other rather than food

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Taiob Ali @sqlworldwide.bsky.social · 15d

Welcome Lee

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Lee Markum @leemarkum.bsky.social · 15d

Waiting for luggage and then over to my car rental. Google Maps sats it's about an hour drive out to Burlington.

Looking forward to getting dinner and settling into the hotel tonight. Also, I have to bring home a piece of Boston to the Mrs!

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SQL Saturday Boston @sqlsatboston.bsky.social · 17d

🚀 JUST 2 more days to go!
SQL Saturday Boston is almost here 🎉

✅ Expert-led SQL Server & Data sessions
✅ Networking with the #DataCommunity

💡 Pre-Con with Brent Ozar on Friday, September 26th

🎟 Register for free + Brent's precon : www.eventbrite.com/e/sql-saturd...

SQL Saturday Boston 2025

Join us for a fun-filled day of learning everything SQL at SQL Saturday Boston 2025!

www.eventbrite.com

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