Data Conversion

I read this article at MSNBC and mused, "If a cup a day reduces your mouth/throat cancer risk, what does my 1-2 pots a day do for me?" http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28525330/ I am still looking for that perfect coffee maker though.  M...

Apparently this baby wearing ad for Motrin is generating some controversy. If this ad strikes you as offensive or problematic, in any way, YOU ARE NOT SPENDING ENOUGH TIME WITH YOUR BABY.. When I see the word "outrage!!" – I expect ...

LewisC's An Expert's Guide to Oracle Technology I was reading about a new tool (pattern?, methodology?) that can find relationships and patterns in very large, time dependent, interrelated data (sounds like a warehouse doesn't it?). From the descrip...

The last video I wanted to highlight in this series is from Mr. Paul Turpin from Wachovia on how they are leveraging DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows to support their business needs. My favorite quote from Mr. Turpin in this video is: “Probably my favorite feature, and it’s not exactly a feature, is stability . When DB2 comes up it just runs and runs and runs.” Watch the video and then

LewisC's An Expert's Guide to Oracle Technology I want to be a DBA, what should I learn? I want to be an Oracle developer, what should I learn? I want to get into IT, what should I learn? I want to get promoted, what should I learn? I get questions ...

Hey folks.  I've been busy for the past week - still am it seems and that is a good thing. I saw this clip and had to laugh.  It's funny because I comment about my cell phone or MP3 players and other conveniences all the time.  We oft...

I have blogged quite a few times about DB2 compression in the past (just search this blog for compression postings). Here is another video about what customers have to say about DB2 Scalability and Compression. If you are using compression or DPF for scalability please share your experiences with other customers by posting your comments here.

LewisC's An Expert's Guide to Oracle Technology Well, I have been using Oracle's new SQL Developer Data Modeler (OSDM) for a couple of months now. I've upgraded to beta 2. I have to say I really like it. I have given some feed back and the response ...

All I could think when I read this is that my family seemed to have won some sort of personality disorder lottery. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28002991/ Fortunately, Christopher Titus gives us hope and perspective. Norman Rockwell is bleeding - p...

Stephon Marbury might be a talented player.  Nobody really knows. http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/27946819/ Once again, he is having problems with his employers, his teammates, the press, blah blah blah.  Don't they know who he is?  ...