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Re: Getting MAx value runtime

You could try :

  select   greatest( (c.age - b.age),     (a.age - b.age) ,     (a.age)) as greatest_age  from a , b , c  where a.name = b.name   and a.deptid = c.deptid   


Not sure if that meets all your requirements though.


IBM Pledges Free Access to Patents Involved in Implementing 150+ Software Standards

IBM today announced that it is granting universal and perpetual access to certain intellectual property that might be necessary to implement more than 150 standards designed to make software interoperable. IBM's commitment not only applies to the distributors, developers or manufacturers that are implementing the specifications involved, but also extends to their users or customers. It is valid as long as adopters are not suing any party -- not just IBM -- over necessary patented technology needed to implement the standards.


Create effective graphs/charts

Graphs (called charts in PowerPoint) are an important part of many presentations, especially ones with financial data. In this tip, I include the basics for creating a readable, effective grap...


The iMac Attack and the Apple Software Salvo

When Apple announced a revamped iMac lineup in a special press event in Cupertino, Calif., last week, the company also touted the latest versions of its iLife '08 and iWork '08 application suites. However, before Apple CEO Steve Jobs even got into the meat of the announcement, he boasted that the Apple Mac has seen three times the year-over-year growth as the rest of the PC industry in the last four quarters.


I Know I Like My Tyrants Chaste

I Know I Like My Tyrants Chaste That's what Ahmadinejad's talking about at the U.N. right now. I've never so wanted Britney Spears at VMAs blasted into Iranian homes. UPDATE: And now ... our 'secret prisons.' Thank you, U.S. media!! UPDATE II: And now, blasts the Zionists. UPDATE III/ STRAY THOUGHT: If I had to choose between Bollinger's/the U.N.'s ideas of dialogue and Norman ... (Read on Source)


Mets blow 5-0 lead, lead by 1 game

Mets blow 5-0 lead, lead by 1 game NEW YORK (AP) -- With their pitching staff in tatters, the free-falling New York Mets blew a five-run lead Wednesday night and lost again to Washington. (Read on Source)


For Intel, the business side of doing good

Chairman Craig Barrett talks about WiMax, laptops for kids and how good works can help a tech company's bottom line.


Unattended Fedora 8 Installation With NFS And Kickstart

HowtoForge: "This document describes how to set up an installation environment with kickstart and NFS..."


Are Mac users buying the remaining copies of Windows XP?

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Are Mac users buying the remaining copies of Windows XP? -- Someone is buying lots of the remaining copies of Windows XP

Pittsburgh: Robot capital of America? -- Robot 250, a festival celebrating the city's 250-year anniversary, brings a long unspoken rivalry to the forefront.

At last. A robot that paints better than the Surrealists -- It's what the world's been waiting for. A robot Pollock. And he's in exhibition in London from today.

Stanford goes with Zimbra over Microsoft and Google -- Zimbra won at Stanford over some fierce competitors.


How to build the Ultimate Linux Home Server - Part 1

32Packets: "Nowadays, most households have multiple computers and media devices, and sharing files and media between them all can be extremely messy. The best solution would be a home server of course! Over the next few weeks, I will be posting how to guides on how to create the ultimate home server."


Microsoft to Sell Home-Brewed Xbox Games, Share Revenue

Microsoft announces its going to let home-brew gamemakers sell their games to other Xbox 360 owners online, and take a share of the revenue.
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We’ll try to restrict Lankans within 500: Kirsten

With the Sri Lankan juggernaut showing no signs of slowing down, India coach Gary Kirsten now hopes to restrict the hosts within the 500-run mark and put up an equal display when his wards come to bat. (Read on Source)


Baseball Musings :: Wednesday Update

Baseball Musings :: Wednesday Update Hard To Get Baseball tickets including Oakland Athletics tickets, Braves tickets, Dodgers tickets and even World Series Tickets along with other Sports tickets. (Read on Source)


USB 12V socket adapter charges five devices

USBfever has announced a new product designed to allow users to charge multiple devices at once through a 12V line. The new car charger adapter features four usb ports and one cigarette socket. The adapter plugs into an existing cigarette socket and then allows multiple devices to be charged without the need for a cigarette socket splitter that req...


Helicopter Pilots Break Round-the-World Speed Record

Two seasoned helicopter pilots obliterate the previous record for circumnavigating the globe even after losing time in Russia to fuel shortages and engine problems.
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Traditional website design vs. Website builder tools

The websites have become ultimate marketing tools in the era of web 2.0. It has become important for the websites to go global in order to survive the high tides of business. Thus websites have gradua...


Gadget Lab Reviews the HP TouchSmart IQ506: Does Its Performance Match Its Looks?

The 22-inch HP TouchSmart IQ506 PC is an all-in-one computer designed to be a multimedia workhorse. But are its features good enough to take over the central spot in a family's living room?
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The Macs mean business

"I told the girls that if we were going to win state any year, this could be our year," DeJarld said. "But I don't want to put a lot of pressure on them, so it's not something I'm going to constantly be talking about or thrive on." (Read on Source)


Quantitative Precipitation Forecasts

Quantitative Precipitation Forecasts Quantitative Precipitation Forecasts (Read on Source)


The question that won?t go away: What comes after Yahoo?

During an appearance at the Citi Global Technology Conference on September 4, Microsoft Chief Financial Officer Chris Liddell faced the same question that he?s been answering for months: What is Microsoft?s online strategy now that the company has decided against buying Yahoo?

And Liddell?s answer to that question hasn?t changed: Microsoft will continue to grow its online business organically while making smaller acquisitions in the space.


Making Multi-Player Games an (Almost) Open-Source Experience

The Open Road: "Video games have long struck me as a perfect platform for open-source development. Unfortunately, many gamers agreed, and the courts are littered with copyright lawsuits over the years when developers tried to extend their favorite games."


Google's New Webmaster Tools Help Fix Traffic 'Black Holes'

Google updates its suite of Webmaster Tools, which now adds the ability to see who's linking to dead pages on your website. Instead of blindly serving up 404 "page not found" error messages, site owners can now see where bad clicks are coming from.

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Non-AIDS Deaths In People With HIV Linked To Inflammation And Coagulation, Study Suggests

In an analysis of deaths occurring during a large international trial of treatments for HIV-positive patients, researchers have found a strong association between markers of inflammation and coagulation and increased risk of death from non-AIDS diseases, including cardiovascular problems.


Exclusive: Russian Coder Says He Hacked Georgia Sites in Cyberwar

Government and independent investigators are still trying to figure out who, exactly, hit Georgia's websites during its August war with Russia. Now, one of the hackers who claims to be behind some of the cyber attacks is telling all.
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Sun-Times’ De Luca : Lincecum Was The NL’s Fourth Best Pitcher

Sun-Times’ De Luca : Lincecum Was The NL’s Fourth Best Pitcher San Francisco sophomore Tim Lincecum (18-6, 2.62 ERA, 265 K’s) was named winner of the NL’s 2008 Cy Young Award yesterday, claiming 23 of 32 first place votes and receiving 2nd or 3rd place votes on every ballot…except for the one submitted by the Chicago Sun-Times’ Chris De Luca.  The San Francisco Chronicle’s ... (Read on Source)


Price Watch: Sharp Blu-ray player, $179.99

Finally, a late-model Blu-ray player for a reasonable price, and no rebates required!


PayPal Adds PIN-By-Phone Authentication (PC Magazine)

PC Magazine - eBay's PayPal unit and VeriSign said Monday that they two companies have extended their partnership to allow two-factor authentication via mobile phones.


UK Bans Apple 3G IPhone Advertisement

The U.K.'s advertising watchdog on Wednesday banned a video advertisement for Apple's 3G iPhone, saying the ad exaggerates the...
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