A lot of my time lately has been spent getting ready for next week and I hope to see you there.  First up SQL Rally. On Wednesday, I will be doing a pre-con session on Database Design. I have already blogged about it here, and I am definitely excited about it.  There are still seats available, and I will be giving away a few goodies ...

SQL Saturday #84 : Kalamazoo, MI : September 17th I will be giving two sessions at SQL Saturday #84 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. One is on ''What's New in SQL Server Denali'' and the other, ''T-SQL : Bad Habits to Kick,'' is basically a summary of my ''Bad Habits to Kick'' blog series. SQL Bits 9 : Liverpool, England : September 29th - October ...