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In Episode 93, veteran crime reporter Bob Ward of Boston 25 News discussed the renewed investigation into the 1974 unsolved murder of Henry Bedard Jr., a 15-year-old from Swampscott, Massachusetts. Bob broke the story of Henry's October 1, 2025 exhumation at Swampscott Cemetery, a major development led by the Essex County District Attorney's Office. Together, we revisit the details of Henry's disappearance after Christmas shopping in Vinnin Square, the discovery of his body behind the present-day DPW building, and the mysterious baseball bat found nearby. This episode explores the power of forensic science, the persistence of cold case investigators, and the enduring grief and hope of a community still seeking justice.If you have information about the murder of Henry Bedard Jr., contact the Essex County District Attorney's Office - 978-745-6610 or Swampscott Police - 781-595-1111.Subscribe to Crime of the Truest Kind for more episodes that honor victims, amplify unheard voices, and pursue truth through ethical true crime storytelling.CrimeoftheTruestKind.com for more infoRemembering Henry Bedard, Jr.Live show, Thurs, Oct 23 at the Burren in Somerville, MassThe Crimes of Camberville: From the Alleys to the Ivies, A history of Crime, Murder and MysteryGet TicketsSupport the show: patreon.com/crimeofthetruestkind Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 21st: Diane Ward Killed (2009) There are many sides to a story and it's hard to argue which one is the most accurate when one person is deceased. On September 21st 2009 a woman was killed inside her home. Though there is no mystery when it comes to who the gunman is, the motive behind the shooting remains up for debate. https://www.wftv.com/news/local/former-millionaire-set-for-sentencing-in-wife-s-murder/769581563/, https://www.clickorlando.com/news/2018/11/02/former-isleworth-millionaire-convicted-of-killing-wife-fights-for-bond-again/, https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/state/2018/02/16/developer-convicted-again-in-wifes-fatal-shooting/14783223007/, https://mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2018/05/07/bob-ward-attorneys-to-show-diane-ward-suicide-note-at-sentencing, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5400411/Florida-millionaire-guilty-wifes-2009-death.html, https://truecrimedaily.com/2018/06/04/daughters-hope-deceased-moms-found-note-frees-florida-father/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally released in December 2024, I take a closer look at the unsettling case of 30-year-old Debra Melo, who vanished on June 20, 2000, under deeply suspicious circumstances. Debra had been trying to leave a controlling relationship with her husband, Luis Melo. According to him, they argued on the way home from her doctor's appointment in Weymouth, Massachusetts, and she asked to be let out of the car on busy Route 18. He claimed he returned to find her gone—but Debra's pocketbook, wallet, ID, and phone were left behind, something that made no sense to the people who knew her best.The episode features an interview with Steve Demoura, Debra's brother-in-law and a tireless advocate for her case. Together, they explore the emotional toll on the family, the eerie timing of her disappearance—just a week before Molly Bish went missing—and the haunting legacy of Taunton's Silver City Galleria Mall, a place tied to both memories and mystery.It's the first in a two-part series, and it's as much about justice and advocacy as it is about the crime itself.On Friday, June 20, 2025, we will gather at Memorial Park in Debra's hometown of Taunton, Mass, in remembrance of Debra, to share memories and a message of hope.Follow Where is Debra Melo on Facebook Boston 25 News coverage of the 25th anniversary of Debra's disappearance by Bob Ward, June 2025The Boston Globe's Cold Case Files by Emily Sweeney about Debra's case 25 years on Support the show: patreon.com/crimeofthetruestkind Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here comes SQL Server 2025! While at Build, Richard chatted with Bob Ward about releasing a preview version of SQL Server 2025. Bob discusses SQL Server 2025 as an AI-ready enterprise database with numerous capabilities specifically tailored to your organization's AI needs, including a new vector data type. This includes making REST API calls to Azure OpenAI, Ollama, or OpenAI. This is also the version of SQL Server designed to integrate with Microsoft Fabric through mirroring. There are many more features, even a new icon!LinksSQL Server 2025 AnnouncementJSON Data TypeOllamaRecorded May 20, 2025

Bob Ward is a Principal Architect for the Microsoft Azure Data team, which owns the development for Microsoft SQL Edge to Cloud. Bob has worked for Microsoft for 31-plus years on every version of SQL Server shipped, from OS/2 1.1 to SQL Server 2025, including Azure SQL. Bob is a well-known speaker on SQL Server, Azure SQL, AI, and Microsoft Fabric, often presenting talks on new releases, internals, and specialized topics at events such as SQLBits, Microsoft Build, Microsoft Ignite, PASS Summit, DevIntersection, and VS Live. You can also learn Azure SQL from him on the popular series https://aka.ms/azuresql4beginners. You can follow him on X at @bobwardms or linkedin.com/in/bobwardms. Bob is the author of the books Pro SQL Server on Linux, SQL Server 2019 Revealed, Azure SQL Revealed with a 2nd edition, and SQL Server 2022 Revealed available from Apress Media.   Topics of Discussion: [1:38] Bob reflects on nearly 30 years at Microsoft, growing alongside SQL Server since 1993. [4:16] Transitioning from engineering to advocacy: why Bob now focuses on helping developers unlock the power of SQL Server. [6:12] Debunking myths about SQL Server — yes, it's cloud-ready, developer-friendly, and supports containers and Linux. [10:15] Key tools and features for developers using SQL: containers, Bicep templates, SQLCMD, and DevOps pipelines. [16:23] SQL projects and source control: how modern database DevOps practices improve reliability and testing. [19:32] Common challenges in database development: fear of breaking production, limited test data, and cultural silos. [22:55] Bob's perspective on responsible database change management and the importance of a good rollback plan. [26:02] The evolution of developer tooling in SQL Server, and how Microsoft is making the CLI and APIs first-class citizens. [30:47] Advice for new developers: SQL isn't going anywhere, and it's easier than ever to get started. [34:00] Resources and community support: Bob highlights docs, GitHub samples, training courses, and his book.   Mentioned in this Episode: Clear Measure Way Architect Forum Software Engineer Forum Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at programming@palermo.net. Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor) Bob Ward: SQL Server - Episode 321 Bob Ward LinkedIn Bob Ward MBob Ward — Microsoft | LinkedInicrosoft Azure SQL Revealed: The Next-Generation Cloud Database with AI and Microsoft Fabric   Want to Learn More? Visit AzureDevOps.Show for show notes and additional episodes.  

Streamline your entire data workflow, from real-time change capture to querying across cloud and on-prem databases, without complex migrations or code changes using SQL Server 2025. This adds deep AI integration with built-in vector search and DiskANN optimizations, plus native support for large object JSON and new Change Event Streaming for live data updates. Join and analyze data faster with the Lakehouse shortcuts in Microsoft Fabric that unify multiple databases—across different SQL Server versions, clouds, and on-prem—into a single, logical schema without moving data. Build intelligent apps, automate workflows, and unlock rich insights with Copilot and the unified Microsoft data platform, including seamless Microsoft Fabric integration, all while leveraging your existing SQL skills and infrastructure. Bob Ward, lead SQL engineer, joins Jeremy Chapman to share how the latest SQL Server 2025 innovations simplify building complex, high-performance workloads with less effort. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Updates to SQL Server 2025 00:58 - Search and AI 03:55 - Native JSON Support 06:41 - Real-Time Change Event Streaming 08:40 - Optimized Locking for Better Concurrency 10:33 - Join SQL Server data with Fabric 13:53 - Wrap up ► Link References Start using SQL Server 2025 at https://aka.ms/GetSQLServer2025 ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics  

Veteran crime reporter Bob Ward of Boston 25 News joins me for a candid conversation about the recent online hysteria surrounding a New England serial killer after 12 people have been recovered around Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Drawing from his nearly three decades as host of "New England's Unsolved," Bob shares the profound impact of covering cases like Theresa Corley's 1978 murder—a young woman he personally knew before her death. This intimate connection frames a deeper discussion about the responsibility journalists carry when amplifying victims' stories.The conversation turns to the troubling social media frenzy claiming a serial killer is responsible for recent bodies discovered throughout New England. While acknowledging the region's history with serial predators, we agree that there is cause for concern about how unfounded speculation harms legitimate investigations and re-traumatizes families. "It's very tempting to think that one bad guy or two bad guys are responsible for all this evil, "but I just don't think life works that way."  -Bob WardWe spotlight numerous cases deserving attention—Melanie Melanson, Debra Melo, Bruce Crowley, Reina Morales Rojas—whose families continue waiting for answers while internet sleuths chase shadows.• The justice system often fails victims' families by providing few updates while requiring them to repeatedly relive trauma at parole hearings• Online speculation about a "New England serial killer" diverts resources from legitimate investigations• Internet misinformation is causing real harm, from false confessions to wrongful accusations• True crime advocacy should focus on supporting families and respecting victims rather than sensationalizing casesJoin us at Middlesex County Superior Court on Monday, May 12th at 10am for the arraignment in Charlene Rosemond's murder case, whose family has waited 16 years for justice.Other cases included: Andy Puglisi, Beth Brodie, Jeffrey Curley, Janet Downing, Colleen Ritzer, Shaun Ouillette, Miguel Oliveras, New Bedford Highway murders, Boston Strangler, Henry Bedard, Jr, Deanna Cremin, Bruce Crowley, Brittany Tee, Maura Murray, Shannan Gilbert, Lonene Rogers "Lonnie's Law"Up next, the history of serial killers in New England.More at crimeofthetruestkind.comSupport the showFollow Instagram | Facebook | BlueSky | TikTok | Threads | YouTube For show notes & source information at CrimeoftheTruestKind.comGive the dogs a bone tip jar: buymeacoffee.com/truestkindBecome a patron: Patreon.com/crimeofthetruestkindThis podcast has minimal profanity but from time to time you get one or some curse words. This isn't for kids.Music included in episodes from Joe "onlyone" Kowalski, Dug McCormack's Math Ghosts and Shredding by Andrew King

Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care, NAPA TRACS and Automotive Management Network This episode focuses on the importance of planning ahead for selling a business in the auto repair industry. Bob Ward stresses that business owners should start identifying and training potential successors early—often from their current team. He walks through a clear four-step process to help with the transition, covering key areas like finding the right fit, determining the business's value, securing financing, and handling legal requirements. Bob Ward, Perpetual Business, Bob's Previous Episode HERE. Bob Ward's Email: bob@wardden.com Show Notes Watch Full Video Episode TST Big Event, March 29th, 2025: https://www.tstseminars.org/ Bob Ward's Ownership Essentials Class April 10-12, Phoenix, AZ: https://perpetualbusiness.co/product/ownership-essentials-phoenix-2025 Importance of Succession Planning (00:00:00) Challenges of Retirement (00:02:23) Value of Transitioning Ownership (00:03:23) Procrastination in Planning (00:05:01) Family Involvement in Succession (00:06:08) Role of Key Employees (00:07:30) Facilitating Ownership Transition (00:08:01) Four Steps to Succession (00:08:27) Retention Strategies (00:10:30) Equity Equivalence Concept (00:11:08) Managing Ownership Changes (00:12:53) Successor Responsibilities (00:15:09) Financing the Purchase (00:16:31) Process Simplification (00:17:31 Successor Concerns (00:21:53) Owner's Perspective on Successors (00:22:22) Missed Opportunities in Succession (00:22:49) Financial Realities for Successors (00:23:14) Perpetual Business Concept (00:28:39) Compatibility Assessment Importance (00:32:57) Essential Career Goals Discussion (00:34:11) Overcoming Fear of Ownership (00:36:40) Identifying the Right Successor (00:37:19) Valuation Metrics Discussion (00:39:36) Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care, NAPA TRACS and Automotive Management Network Learn more about NAPA Auto Care and the benefits of being part of the NAPA family by visiting https://www.napaonline.com/en/auto-care NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/ Get ready to grow your business with the Automotive Management Network: Find on the Web at http://AftermarketManagementNetwork.com for information that can help you move your business ahead and for the free and informative 

We're kicking off the year with theme park LEGEND Bob Ward, in an all-new episode of Experience Imagination! With an illustrious 50-year career, including co-founding Universal Creative and earning the THEA Lifetime Achievement Award, Bob has shaped some of the most iconic destinations and attractions worldwide.

Thanksgiving is tomorrow in the US and it is supposed to be a holiday when we give thanks for our blessings in life. My wife usually has everyone in our family tell what they are thankful for this year. I also see many people posting things they are grateful for during the month of December. Last month I was lucky enough to have dinner with Bob Ward and we were talking about some of the things we'd seen in travels, often some stressful times for ourselves or others. We've seen many people get upset or angry or have some other reaction. Both of us have some empathy for others, recognizing that we don't really know their history or experiences, and it doesn't make sense for us to get upset. If we knew those things,  we might better understand the reaction that someone displays to a situation. Read the rest of Have Grace

Join us at IAAPA Expo 2024 in Orlando for live events at the Storyland Studios booth #1073! Wednesday, Nov. 20 11am – Live interview with Disney Imagineering's Jeanette Lomboy 4pm – Storyland Design Challenge Grand Prize announcement Thursday, Nov. 21 11am – Live interview with Universal Creative's Bob Ward 4pm – Exclusive unveiling of Storyland's new 800-acre sports development Meet and greet with us and our guests each day—see you there!  

Bob Ward is a Principal Architect for the Microsoft Azure Data team, which owns the development for Microsoft SQL Edge to Cloud. Bob has worked for Microsoft for 30-plus years on every version of SQL Server shipped from OS/2 1.1 to SQL Server 2022, including Azure SQL. Bob is a well-known speaker on SQL Server, Azure SQL, AI, and Microsoft Fabric, often presenting talks on new releases, internals, and specialized topics at events such as SQLBits, Microsoft Build, Microsoft Ignite, PASS Summit, DevIntersection, and VS Live. You can also learn Azure SQL from him on the popular series aka.ms/azuresql4beginners. You can follow him at @bobwardms or linkedin.com/in/bobwardms. Bob is the author of the books Pro SQL Server on Linux, SQL Server 2019 Revealed, Azure SQL Revealed, and SQL Server 2022 Revealed, available from Apress Media.   Topics of Discussion: [4:22] Bob's long history with Microsoft and the evolution of SQL Server. [6:41] What are the big use cases that SQL Server can now do? [7:38] Beyond RDBMS framework. [9:34] Building innovation off an already trusted brand. [9:50] What's the vision of AI on SQL Server? [10:51] It's all about smarter searching. [14:26] AI assistance features in SQL Server, such as the SQL Copilot and natural language to SQL query generation. [16:02] Hybrid searching. [19:41] Challenges and opportunities in AI Integration. [20:43] Content moderation is now being added to the loop. [22:39] The categories of different models. [23:16] The potential for industry-specific models to enhance AI capabilities in fields like insurance underwriting. [28:19] Knowing which model to use. [33:17] The trend towards industry-specific training of AI models to better suit specific business needs. [34:07] The current vision for SQL Server. [35:22] Innovating in the cloud. [38:30] The potential for SQL Server to handle AI workloads on small form factors, such as edge devices and standalone boards.   Mentioned in this Episode: Clear Measure Way Architect Forum Software Engineer Forum Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at programming@palermo.net. Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor) .NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer's Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon! Jeffrey Palermo's Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events! Ep 162 with Bob Ward Bob on LinkedIn Azure SQL Revealed: The Next-Generation Cloud Database with AI and Microsoft Fabric SQL-AI-Samples Samples Intelligent Applications with Azure SQL Database LangChain   Want to Learn More? Visit AzureDevOps.Show for show notes and additional episodes.

October 16, 2024 ~ A new poll that shows retired Michigan residents are eyeing the economy as the election draws near. Bob Ward, pollster and partner at the Fabrizio Ward polling firm, shares the results of the poll with Kevin.

Bob Ward, pollster and partner at Fabrizio Ward, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss a new AARP poll that found former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris in a dead heat in Michigan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bob Ward, pollster and partner at Fabrizio Ward, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss a new AARP poll that found former President Donald Trump slightly ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris in North Carolina.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bob Ward, pollster and partner at Fabrizio Ward, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss a new AARP poll that found Vice President Kamala Harris slightly ahead of former President Donald Trump in Wisconsin.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bob Ward, pollster and partner at Fabrizio Ward, joins "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss a new AARP poll that found former President Donald Trump slightly ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris in the battleground state of Michigan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bob Ward, pollster and partner at Fabrizio Ward, joins "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss a new AARP poll that found former President Donald Trump beating President Joe Biden in a poll taken after the historic June presidential debate. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Check out new AI integrations for your Azure SQL databases. With Retrieval Augmented Generation, you can bridge structured data with generative AI, enhancing natural language queries across applications. With advanced vector-based semantic search, discover precise insights tailored to your data, while Copilot in Azure streamlines troubleshooting and T-SQL query authoring. Optimize workflows, personalize responses, and unlock new levels of efficiency in SQL-driven AI applications. Accelerate performance troubleshooting and complex query authoring tasks with Copilot in Azure. Quickly diagnose database issues and receive expert recommendations for optimization, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Seamlessly traverse hierarchies within tables and generate intricate queries with ease, saving time and resources. Bob Ward, Azure Principal Architect, shows how to unleash the full potential of your SQL data, driving innovation and intelligence across your applications.   ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - AI and Azure SQL 01:40 - Using T-SQL for search 02:30 - Using Azure AI Search 03:17 - Vector embeddings and skillsets 04:08 - Connect your SQL data to an AI app 05:44 - Test it in Azure OpenAI Studio playground 07:22 - Combine native JSON data type in SQL 08:30 - Hybrid search 09:56 - Copilot in Azure: Performance troubleshooting 11:11 - Copilot in Azure: Query authoring 12:24 - Permissions 12:40 - Wrap up   ► Link References For building AI apps, check out https://aka.ms/sqlai  Try out new copilot experiences at https://aka.ms/sqlcopilot   ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics?  As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast   ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics  • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics  

In the return of Cowboy Up!, the 2024 Alpine Cowboys broadcast team of Roen Elbert and Rambling Ryan sit down with Cowboys president Bob Ward to discuss his role with the club, the team's history and expectations surrounding the 2024 season. Catch every game home and away with Roen and Ryan this summer at the links below! KVLF Radio (Home and Away Games): https://lightningstream.com/player.aspx?call=KVLF Meridix TV (Home Games, $): https://www.meridix.com/channel/?liveid=AlpineCowboys#/schedule 2024 Schedule: https://alpine.pecosleague.com/cowboys.asp?page=11&team=4&year=2024

This week on Not For The Faint, Summer takes us through the perplexing case of Bob Ward, a prominent Florida real estate mogul who was convicted of murdering his wife, Diane. Then, Alyssa covers the chilling story of Eric Smith aka The Freckle Face Killer, who at the age of 13 years old murdered his 4 year old neighbor, Derrick Robie

How does artificial intelligence fit in with SQL Server? At the Microsoft Fabric Conference in Las Vegas, Richard sat down with Muazma Fahid and Bob Ward to discuss the AI developments in SQL Server. Muazma talks about SQL Server as a crucial source of data for building machine learning models and the new features added to make SQL Server a key store for vector data and other elements of machine learning. There's also Copilot for Azure SQL Data to help with diagnostics in your databases and to use natural language to write queries - it SQL Server Natural Language Query all over again, but certainly better than ever. LinksResponsible AI PracticesPhi-2Retrieval Augmented GenerationCopilot for Azure SQL DataJSON in SQL ServerRegEx in SQL Serversp_invoke_external_rest_endpointSQL AIRecorded March 27, 2024

Follow Burden of Proof on iHeartRadio - https://ihr.fm/42hBvl2Follow on Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3qs2bT1Follow Everywhere Else - https://bit.ly/3qrlRGAAlready facing a financial crisis that would cause life as they knew it to cease, the Ward family never anticipated the tragedy to come. A 911 call recorded a dispassionate-sounding Bob Ward informing the dispatch that he shot and killed his wife.Was it a textbook true crime case of a man whose failing finances pushed him to do the unthinkable? Some say yes, but the family says no.Tune in as Savannah makes her best effort at covering this case unbiasedly and Elysia is left with a lot of questions about investigators alleged activity at the Ward family home.https://m.facebook.com/burdenofproofpod?mibextid=kFxxJDhttps://www.instagram.com/burdenofproofpod?igsh=MXYxcmJxMHA4ZHo4eg&utm_source=qrhttps://youtube.com/@burdenofproofpod?si=8Tcz7z_65cIqJjzN~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ You can find Indie Drop-In at https://indiedropin.com Help Indie Drop-In support indie creators by buying us a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/indiedropin Brands can advertise on Indie Drop-In using Patreon https://patreon.com/indiedropin Twitter: https://twitter.com/indiedropin Instagram: https://instagram.com/indiedropin Facebook: https://facebook.com/indiedropin Any advertising found in this episode is inserted by Indie Drop-In and not endorsed by the Creator. If you would like to have your show featured, go to http://indiedropin.com/creators ~~~~~~

On today's episode of Insights Tomorrow, Patrick LeBlanc and Bob Ward, Principal Architect for Microsoft SQL, join the show to discuss Bob's career journey. Starting from his college days, working on C programming against mainframe databases, and later specializing in database products like Ingress and Oracle, Bob shares his transition to Microsoft. He details joining the technical support team for SQL Server when internet and email were absent, relying on phone and fax communication. The conversation delves into the challenges of transitioning from on-premises databases to SQL and VM in Azure. Bob and Patrick touch on performance concerns and how the cloud has both eased and retained some challenges. They emphasize the importance of query tuning and performance monitoring in virtual machines or a platform-as-a-service environment, highlighting how certain classic SQL practices still apply. In this episode you'll learn: Working in tech support for SQL Server in the absence of internet and email Insights into the evolution of SQL Server highlighting key changes and advancements Challenges transitioning from on-premises databases to SQL and VM in Azure Some questions we ask: How do certain classic SQL practices still apply in the modern cloud environment? When did you transition from a developer to specializing in SQL Server at Microsoft? How did SQL Server's shift from on-premises to the cloud? Resources: View Bob Ward on LinkedIn View Patrick LeBlanc on LinkedIn Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No, I don't have a way to license a SQL Server instance for your application for free. Microsoft still charges for production workloads. However, there are several ways that you can do development or testing for free, or at a greatly reduced cost. Bob Ward spent a bit of time researching options and he's written a post that outlines a number of your options. It's very comprehensive and I know a lot of us are grateful to Bob for summarizing our options. As I work with developers in organizations, there are often questions about the licensing for dev editions. This comes up more with Oracle than other platforms, but SQL Server does get asked about. We made a decision to support SQL Server Developer Edition in Redgate Clone, which is in line with what Bob's post above says: this edition is for developers (and it's free). There is one caveat here, which I never knew. The licensing guide says you cannot build test data and move that into production. I'm assuming this doesn't mean you can't create a list of US states, countries in the world, or statuses. I think this means something more substantial, but if anyone knows, let me know. Read the rest of Free SQL Server

Already facing a financial crisis that would cause life as they know it to cease, the Ward family never anticipated the tragedy to come. A 911 call recorded a dispassionate sounding Bob Ward informing the dispatch that he shot and killed his wife.  Was it a textbook true crime case of a man who's failing finances pushed him to do the unthinkable? Some say yes, but the family says no.  Tune in as Savannah makes her best effort at covering this case unbiasedly and Elysia is left with a lot of questions about investigators alleged activity at the Ward family home.    Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji! Find us on Instagram and Facebook!     Sources: https://abcnews.go.com/US/murder-trial-millionaire-bob-ward-killed-wife-prosecutors/story?id=14532065 https://www.clickorlando.com/news/2018/11/02/former-isleworth-millionaire-convicted-of-killing-wife-fights-for-bond-again/ https://mynews13.com/content/dam/News/static/FL/generic-images/documents/0507_n13_bob_ward_sentencing_defense_filing.pdf https://myeclerk.myorangeclerk.com/DocView/Doc?eCode=CdmhJQb72jZUEYd5MBwNaQJgqNvxxXLq%2FDa5NbhVGf%2FtkYUlPB1yULw5jIwBnhEobupw%2FzuIQocJy09ddg6ZMPpq%2BqsmvP8vgepmncvwbmp4%2BFivDNflHtOULSGObf%2Fk8Pnc5YmrYkRgtG6GPZLnTA%3D%3D     Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181

In this episode, we dig into the chilling case of Adam Montgomery, a New Hampshire man set to face trial this week for the alleged murder of his five-year-old daughter, Harmony. Join Court TV host and former prosecutor Vinnie Politan, along with Ted Rowlands and special guest Bob Ward, as they navigate the timeline of Harmony's disappearance constructed by investigators, which reveals a heartbreaking story of alleged abuse and concealment. You'll also hear from Harmony's mother, Crystal Sorey, who finally reported her daughter missing in November 2021 after months of unsuccessful attempts to contact her.Jump to:6:26: Case Background10:21: Timeline of Harmony's Disappearance20:14: Crystal Sorey Interview

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I've spent over 30 years working with SQL Server. I saw a post recently from Bob Ward who is celebrating 30 years at Microsoft, noting this is also the 30th anniversary of SQL Server on Windows. It's been an honor for me to get to know Bob, learn from him, and spend time socially at various events around the world. He's truly been a force in improving the SQL Server platform through the years. While SQL Server has been on Windows for 30 years, I've got a bit more than 30 years working with the platform as I actually started managing a SQL Server instance on OS/2. With the addition of Linux, I've now run SQL Server on three different server OS hosts: OS/2, Windows, and Linux. That's somewhat amazing to me, especially as one of my April Fools jokes came true. This was one of the most-read articles on SQL Server Central for a long time, and perhaps it influenced enough people at Microsoft to build and release a Linux version. Read the rest of 30 Years of SQL Server on Windows

Bob Ward discusses the importance of early and thorough succession planning, using real-life examples of both successful and unsuccessful transitions. Bob emphasizes the need for business owners to develop their successors and to consider their employees' career goals. It's never too early to start thinking about the future of your business and who might be capable of carrying it forward. Bob Ward, President of Wardden LLC, Look for Bob's Previous Episode HERE. Perpetual Business Co website HERE. Show Notes: Watch Full Video Real-life examples of succession planning [00:00:58] Bob and Carm discuss the importance of succession planning and share real-life examples of successful transitions. The reality of leaving a business and the need for planning [00:04:01] Bob emphasizes the importance of not procrastinating succession planning and highlights the need for business owners to plan ahead for their departure. Qualifying potential buyers and employees [00:07:21] Bob explains the process of qualifying potential buyers or key employees by discussing their desires, goals, and qualifications for taking over the business. Grooming potential buyers [00:10:22] Discussing the process of grooming potential buyers and the knowledge and qualifications they need to run the business. Success rate and honesty in the process [00:12:11] Explaining the high success rate in succession planning and the importance of being honest with both the owner and potential buyer. Internal candidate and outside buyer [00:15:33] Exploring the role of the succession planning expert when dealing with internal candidates and outside buyers, and the different considerations for each scenario. Developing the Company [00:20:12] Discussion on the importance of owners developing their skills beyond just technical expertise. Qualifying the Buyer [00:21:25] Exploration of a success story where a buyer accumulated equity equivalence over seven years to purchase a business. Failed Succession Attempts [00:25:11] Examples of failed succession attempts, including a candidate backing out at the last minute and a forced arrangement that didn't work out. Succession planning process [00:29:43] Discussion on the minimum and typical number of stages in the succession planning process, including the development and grooming of potential buyers and sellers. Starting succession planning early [00:30:27] Importance of starting succession planning at a young age, including strategies such as golden handcuffs, development agenda, and profit sharing bonuses to retain key employees and build a successful succession plan. The highest calling of leadership [00:31:26] Highlighting Harvey Firestone's quote on the growth and development of people as the highest calling of leadership, emphasizing the importance of developing others for long-term success in succession planning. Thanks to our Partner, Dorman Products. Dorman gives people greater freedom to fix vehicles by constantly developing new repair solutions that put owners and technicians first. Take...

Shawn Clark served two tours in Iraq as a US Marine, he survived Iraq, but met a horrible end in scenic Malden, Massachusetts in the middle of the afternoon. The Malden Police say they've made progress and they don't see the Clark case as being  a "cold case". But they aren't revealing much more. At least two African American men 20-30, entered Scott's skateboard business located on Main Street, Malden at 12:30pm and tried to rob the business, Shawn Clark fought, he fought like a Marine and the assailants ended up shooting Shawn multiple times. He died a short time later. The public expected a quick arrest, however a decade has past with no arrests. Shawn was actually filling in for a sick employee on the day of the murder, could there be more to this case, then meets the eye? There is a $60,000 reward in this case. If you have ANY information on this case please call the Massachusetts State Police at 781-897-6600 or Malden Police at 781-397-7171. This case can be solved!Bob Ward Fox 25-https://bit.ly/3OWQDQfCBS Boston-https://cbsn.ws/3Eggg9O

Last summer saw intense heatwaves across the world. And already this year, global air, surface and sea temperatures have hit the highest levels on record. China, India and the US are currently experiencing heatwaves. In June, the UK's Met Office released a health warning because of the high temperatures. In this episode Gaia Vince investigates what causes heatwaves and how hotter weather impacts our health. She finds out how we can prepare ourselves as the temperatures rise. Gaia is joined by Peter Stott at the Met Office Centre for Climate Prediction, who reveals more about the forecast and what causes heatwaves. She also speaks to Bob Ward, policy director at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate and the Environment, who gives us the lowdown on the UK's heat health warning system and says what the future could look like if we continue to miss climate targets. In addition, Dann Mitchell, professor of climate science at the University of Bristol, discusses the health impacts of extreme heat. Guillermo Rein, professor of fire science at Imperial College London, explains what sparks wildfires and how they spread. Elsewhere, Germany has launched a high-tech heat health warning system to warn people when the temperatures are rocketing. Gaia speaks to Andreas Matzarakis, from Albert Ludwig University in Freiburg, who developed the system. Presenter: Gaia Vince Producer: Harrison Lewis Content Producer: Alice Lipscombe-Southwell Assistant Producer: Robbie Wojciechowski Editor: Richard Collings

This week, Bob Ward joins us for the latest updates on the Brian Walshe case.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Improve hybrid workloads with updates to SQL Server 2022, now generally available. Link local SQL Servers to Azure SQL Managed Instances for bidirectional disaster recovery, achieve massive speedups with differential snapshot-based backup and restore, as well as anywhere management of your SQL Servers with Azure Arc-enabled SQL provisioning, and new pay-as-you-go licensing. For raw performance, we'll demonstrate intelligent Degree of Parallelism feedback where SQL optimizes the thread count of queries automatically. Bob Ward, Principal Architect for Microsoft SQL Server, joins Jeremy Chapman to share improvements to query performance, Azure integration, and costs for both licensing and compute, local or in the cloud. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Introduction 01:01 - Backup and disaster recovery 02:31 - Failover between SQL Server and Managed Instance 05:24 - Snapshot backups 07:57 - Restore a snapshot backup 08:59 - SQL Server management: Pay-as-you-go 10:40 - SQL Server performance: Query optimizations 13:21 - Wrap up ► Link References: Start a free version of SQL Server 2022 at https://aka.ms/getsqlserver2022 Check out our free online workshop at https://aka.ms/sql2022workshop ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics 

PASSENGER 15: CEO of THG Creative, former SVP Attraction Development for Universal Studios, and tall cool one, Phil Hettema! Polish your time travel goggles and prepare for our fifteenth timely and timeless adventure — this one journeying through the spectacular 40+ year career of TEA Lifetime Achievement recipient Phil Hettema. After working at Disneyland providing costumes for projects created by previous passenger Ron Miziker, Phil was one of the initial members of Universal Creative (with previous passenger Bob Ward), where he rose to SVP of Attraction Development and oversaw the creative development of all major attractions and shows, including Terminator 2: 3D, Jurassic Park, The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, Backdraft, and masterplans for five Universal parks. As an encore, Phil founded The Hettema Group, where he lead a world-class team to create such projects as One World Trade Center, the High Roller Observation Wheel, and Beyond All Boundaries. Today, Philis the CEO of THG Creative, continuing to share his brand of uniquely creative and impactful designs around the world.

Passenger 12: Thea Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, strategic planner, master planner, designer, and former SVP of Universal Creative: Bob Ward   Time waits for no one, so plan now for the 11th timely and timeless episode of The Sprit of the Time Zoomcast, featuring passenger, 50-year industry veteran, and Thea Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Bob Ward. Bob spent 20 years as an SVP at Universal Creative and is responsible for such beloved projects as Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Studios Florida, Universal CityWalk, Universal Studios Japan, Universal's Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Beijing, as well as Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus World, Samsung Everland (Korea) and Qiddiya (Saudi Arabia)!

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With his anthropology background and an extensive knowledge of bones, orthopedics and OMM were natural interests. Great osteopathic physicians such as Bob Ward influenced him with their abilities to diagnose and treat with the skills and empathy of their hands. Throughout his career he has seen the clinical benefits of OMT for his patients and has taken his experience and knowledge to the medical community in numerous countries throughout the world. On the day to day, he works with patients in the nursing home helping them improve their function and quality of life. If you would like to reach out to the good Dr. Prokop you may at: prokop@msu.edu --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/benjamin--greene/message

Join the team as they discuss the listener requested case of Ruth Marie Terry.  You can follow us on Instagram at smalltownmissing.Sources:“How to find out more about the ‘Lady of the Dunes,' identified as Ruth Marie Terry”- article by ClaireVoeglein of the Cape Cod Times, published on November 1, 2022.“Provincetown 1974 cold case: ‘Lady of the Dunes' timeline”- article by Zane Razzaq of the Cape CodTimes, published on November 8 th , 2022.FBI.gov- “Ruth Marie Terry”- for any information about Ruth Marie Terry's characteristics“FBI identifies ‘Lady of the Dunes,” woman whose mutilated body was found on beach towel”- article byFrank O' Laughlin, Boston 25 News Staff, and Bob Ward, Boston 25 news, published on October 31,2022.Four-episode podcast- “The Lady of the Dunes”- 2019 Apple Podcast Series.“Lady in the Dunes”- article from Provincetown-ma.gov, published on October 31 st , 2022. UpdatedNovember 3, 2022.

What can SQL 2022 do for you? Richard chats with Bob Ward about the upcoming release of SQL Server 2022 and its evolution toward data anywhere. Bob talks about running SQL on edge devices, on-premises, in containers, virtual machines, and, of course, in the cloud. The management tools like Azure Arc make it easy to take care of all the places your SQL data can now live - and let you be the data administrator you can be! Check out Bob's latest book on SQL Server 2022 and all its hybrid data capabilities!Links:SQL Server 2022SQL Server 2022 RevealedMicrosoft PurviewAzure Role-Based Access ControlAzure Data LakesAzure Arc-Enabled SQL Managed InstanceAzure SQL Managed InstanceMicrosoft Intelligent Data PlatformSQL Server 2022 PreviewRecorded October 26, 2022

Build, test, and deploy scalable apps quickly with Azure SQL updates for developers. Check out platform enhancements for modern, cloud-based apps: -Create apps locally with Azure SQL Database emulator -Initiate serverless operations with SQL trigger in Azure Functions -Build simple and secure API connections to data with Data API Builder, coming soon Principal Architect from the SQL engineering team at Microsoft, Bob Ward, joins Jeremy Chapman to share recent updates for the developer experience. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Introduction 01:41 - Highlights of solutions for developers 03:13 - Built-in query intelligence 05:56 - Azure SQL Database emulator 07:44 - SQL trigger in Azure Functions 10:44 - Data API Builder 12:32 - Wrap up ► Link References: Get published code for assigning work orders based on geolocation at https://aka.ms/sqlgeocodesample ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries?sub_confirmation=1 • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/website • To get the newest tech for IT in your inbox, subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/msftmechanics ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics  

I'm on vacation this week but the ladies at Dealing Justice are filling in.  Dealing Justice is one of my favorite true crime podcasts and I'm so excited to share it with all of you! Join Lori and Jen as they bring you the story of Theresa Corley.  December 4, 1978 nineteen year old Theresa Corley started the night out partying and celebrating a friend's birthday.  She left angry and was going to walk home. Only she never made it home. Missing for three days and then ultimately found dead.  This case has led to years of grief, rumors and uncertainty. Theresa's family and friends want answers and won't give up on the fight for justice and to find out once and for all what happened on that walk home? And who is responsible for sexually assaulting and killing Theresa?  Special thank you to Bob Ward, Boston 25 News. Not only a source for this episode and an accomplished journalist but he's also from Franklin, Massachusetts and a friend of Theresa's.  Boston 25 News Series: New England's Unsolved: https://www.boston25news.com/news/new-englands-unsolved-new-push-for-evidence-on-40th-anniversary-of-teens-murder/883806185/ Theresa Corley's Facebook Group Run by her family, sister Gerri: Justice for Theresa Corley Bellingham MA 1978/ Link: https://www.facebook.com/TCorley1978 Vintage South Productions www.vintagesouthproductions.com FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS:  DEALING JUSTICE ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dealingjustice/ DEALING JUSTICE PAGE ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ColdCasePlayingCards DEALING JUSTICE DISCUSSION GROUP ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1643365972677807 DEALING JUSTICE ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@dealingjustice DEALING JUSTICE ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/dealing_justice WANT YOUR OWN DECK OF COLD CASE PLAYING CARDS?  Florida Cold Case Playing Card decks available including the 1st edition, first ever deck of cards used in this program before it went to other states! And even now in a couple of other countries. Dealing Justice is not selling them but we have a link to who is: https://www.adamservesflorida.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dealing-justice/donations

Record-breaking temperatures are serving as yet another wake-up call for the people of this planet, as Europe bakes under intense heat. Thousands have died and firefighters are battling flames from France to Greece. We're joined by Bob Ward from the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change, and the climate-focused mayor of Bristol England, Marvin Rees.  Also on today's show: Simon Munday, author of Race for Tomorrow, who traveled to 26 countries to discover how those on the frontlines are adapting to the climate crisis; Sinn Fein VP Michelle O'Neill. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

In Las Vegas, once again, this is the Q&A session from the SQL Server & Azure SQL Conference in April 2022. Richard moderated questions and answers from SQL luminaries, including Bob Ward, Buck Woody, Pam Lahoud, Bradley Ball, Des Fitzgerald, Davide Mauri, Rie Merritt, and Kevin Farlee. The conversation ranges over Azure SQL migration, new features in SQL Server 2022, challenges in scaling, reliability, disaster recovery, and more!Links:SQL Server and Azure SQL ConferenceRecorded April 7, 2022

Host Nicole Bennett, a digital news producer with Cox Media Group, sits down with esteemed journalists from across the industry who've covered some of the most notorious crimes in American history. Episode 12 features an in-depth conversation with Boston 25's Bob Ward on the unsolved Gardner Museum art heist.

December 4, 1978 nineteen year old Theresa Corley started the night out partying and celebrating a friend's birthday. She left angry and was going to walk home. Only she never made it home. Missing for three days and then ultimately found dead. This case has led to years of grief, rumors and uncertainty. Theresa's family and friends want answers and won't give up on the fight for justice and to find out once and for all what happened on that walk home? And who is responsible for killing Theresa? As well as sexually assaulting her?  Special thank you to Bob Ward, Boston 25 News. Not only a source for this episode and an accomplished journalist but he's also from Franklin, Massachusetts and a friend of Theresa's.  Boston 25 News Series: New England's Unsolved:  https://www.boston25news.com/news/new-englands-unsolved-new-push-for-evidence-on-40th-anniversary-of-teens-murder/883806185/ Theresa Corley's Facebook Group Run by her family, sister Gerri  Justice for Theresa Corley Bellingham MA 1978/ Link: https://www.facebook.com/TCorley1978 Vintage South Productions www.vintagesouthproductions.com   FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS:  DEALING JUSTICE ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dealingjustice/   DEALING JUSTICE PAGE ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ColdCasePlayingCards   DEALING JUSTICE DISCUSSION GROUP ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1643365972677807   DEALING JUSTICE ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@dealingjustice   DEALING JUSTICE ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/dealing_justice   WANT YOUR OWN DECK OF COLD CASE PLAYING CARDS?  Florida Cold Case Playing Card decks available including the 1st edition, first ever deck of cards used in this program before it went to other states! And even now in a couple of other countries. Dealing Justice is not selling them but we have a link to who is: https://www.adamservesflorida.com/

In this episode, Nigel discusses whether the UK government can cope with a wave of Ukrainian refugees. Amnesty International's Steve Valdez-Symonds talks about the UK visa system. Bob Ward, a climate change researcher, debates Nigel over the future of fracking. Then for Talking Pints, Nigel is joined by British green energy industrialist Dale Vince OBE. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

ID has a new season of Unraveled for you to listen to. Introducing the first episode of Unraveled: Mystery at the Mansion, a part of the iconic anthology from discovery+.Season 4, "Unraveled: Mystery at the Mansion" tracks the riveting murder case of Bob Ward, a Florida real estate mogul accused of killing his wife. The state may be convinced of Bob's guilt, but his family, including his two daughters and his sister-in-law, staunchly maintain his innocence. Co-hosts Alexis Linkletter and Billy Jensen break down the evidence and investigate what really happened to Diane Ward.Listen wherever you get your podcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In June 2018, millionaire real estate mogul Bob Ward, 65, shot and killed his wife Diane, 54, in the master bedroom of the couple’s ritzy home in Isleworth, Florida. For some time, Bob’s company had been suffering financial losses due to the collapse of the real estate market, and the couple’s cars had been repossessed. […]