[StBernard] Gutting List

[Westley Annis]

Jer,

I'm sure that it is nothing more than exactly what it looks like, a unique
identifier.  

Standard database practices requires that every record has one piece of
information that is unique among all the other records.  Depending on the
information that is being recorded, it is very common to just use a counter
that automatically increments every time a new record is added.

Although this would give you a rough idea of how many records are in the
database and what order they were entered, it cannot be assumed that either
is correct.  Some multiuser databases increment the number once the form is
displayed to enter a new record.  If no record is saved, that number is then
discarded, never to be used.

All in all, outside of the database, the UNIQUE_ID is a meaningless number
and should be ignored.

Westley

-----Original Message-----

 1. Can someone care to spell out the meaning of this control number on the
SBP Website Gutting List?

                UNIQUE_ID

..and how it plays into the picture? 

2. Does this number refer to a position in line for their home to be gutted
by volunteers. It's quite imperative to understand the ranking and EXACT
number from day to day as to allow people to know where they stand in line
for gutting. Are they in the 7000's? 8,000's?

..or stuck at 3500?

This going to be interesting to watch St. Bernardians lose out on the help
they so dearly need. 

3. What ad campaign or promotion is being tended to encourage volunteers
that we are *still* in dire need here in St. Bernard (and at the moment,
it's gutting and cleaning due to forced deadlines.


Jer.



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