Reposted by Dominic PreussVillageSQL @villagesql.com · 21/09/2026Lots of #MySQL industry news! So much going on and new events, including @fosdem.org '27 dates. villagesql.com/blog/village...villagesql.comVillage News: MySQL News + Events (21 September 2026)Welcome back. This issue covers five weeks rather than the usual one — the gap since the August issue took in Percona Live Amsterdam, the launch of the OurSQL Foundation, and the run-up to the MySQL G... 021
Dominic Preuss @deesix.com · 13/09/2026Bruno Fernandez is the dirtiest player in the league. Blatant kick in the back on Foden. Dirty. And dangerous. 001
Reposted by Dominic PreussVillageSQL @villagesql.com · 10/09/2026We are featured on the new Data Agents for #ChatGPT Work landing page. Check out our AI Skills for #MySQL openai.com/business/sol...openai.comChatGPT Work for Data Teams: AI & BIUse ChatGPT Work to analyze business data, build dashboards, diagnose KPIs, automate reporting, and turn insights into faster, better business decisions. 111
Reposted by Dominic PreussVillageSQL @villagesql.com · 09/09/2026#MySQL Extension update - Adding advanced cryptographic functions to MySQL (Password hashing, SHA2) villagesql.com/blog/crypto/villagesql.comAdvanced Cryptography in MySQL with vsql-cryptoAdvanced cryptography for MySQL (VillageSQL): salted password hashing, HMAC signatures, AES encryption with random IVs, and secure random IDs. 111
Dominic Preuss @deesix.com · 08/09/2026Well, I guess it was bound to happen. I hit 1M miles on #United. 001
Dominic Preuss @deesix.com · 03/09/20263 Things being hidden from the American people: 1) #Epstein Files 2) #Mitch McConnell health/death 3) Iranian damage to US bases/assets during war We need to vote in midterms just to get access to basic information about our government #GoVote in Nov! 000
Dominic Preuss @deesix.com · 30/08/2026OK. this looks very weird... But I am here for it! Let the shithousery begin. New #1 might be the last missing piece. Up the Chels! #ChelseaFC 020
Dominic Preuss @deesix.com · 30/08/2026Everyone is saying that the @chelseafcn.bsky.social project wasn't working... but were were 4th when Maresca decided he wanted to be ManCity coach instead of Chelsea. Liam was a disaster, but it was working up to that point. The drop from 4th to 10th is on Maresca. #ChelseaFC 110
Reposted by Dominic PreussVillageSQL @villagesql.com · 25/08/2026Come visit our booth and see @deesix.com speak at @percona.bsky.social Live EU '26 in Amsterdam. Get 25% OFF your registration with our code - PERCONALIVESPEAKER See you there! #perconalivespeaker #MySQL #PostgreSQL 011
Reposted by Dominic PreussThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 19/08/2026NBC: “If you can say something to President Trump right now, what would you say?” OHIO REPUBLICAN VOTER: “Resign. You're destroying the country.” 17751501639
Reposted by Dominic PreussAdam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 18/08/2026Today is day 60 of trumps 60 day MOU with Iran. What did we negotiate? Did we uh…. Did we…. Did we win? 1191999295
Dominic Preuss @deesix.com · 17/08/2026Crazy idea: 1) #Google should have bought #Github but couldn't justify a bid to match MSFT. Biggest fumble I ever saw while at Google. 2) Let's fix that and have MSFT sell Github to Google. Same price. Google infra can fix Github issues. Let's make it happen! 020
Dominic Preuss @deesix.com · 14/08/2026Gate checking roller bags in group 2 on EWR -> SFO?!?! What are we doing @United? What an embarrassment. 000
Reposted by Dominic PreussPercona @percona.bsky.social · 22/07/2026We’re excited to welcome VillageSQL as a Platinum Sponsor of #PerconaLiveEU! 🎉 They’ll bring their perspective on the future of #MySQL and #opensource #databases to #Amsterdam. Interested in sponsoring? bit.ly/4yx96ZD 031
Dominic Preuss @deesix.com · 12/07/2026#MeetThePress should be a banger. How to eulogize a guy who has no respect for death or ethics or integrity? 020
Dominic Preuss @deesix.com · 23/06/2026If you are a fan of #Broadway generally or of #AaronLazar specifically, please consider donating in his fight against #ALS. I have known Aaron for 30+ years and seen him in numerous musicals, TV show and Movies, but this is his toughest Fight. Consider donating! www.gofundme.com/f/support-aa...gofundme.comDonate to Support Aaron Lazar in His Fight Against ALS, organized by Chad LazarAaron Lazar has inspired audiences as a singer and actor. But to those who lov… Chad Lazar needs your support for Support Aaron Lazar in His Fight Against ALS 000
Dominic Preuss @deesix.com · 07/06/2026Trump can't possibly expect what is going to happen at MSG and STILL think it's a good idea. No one in NYC wants him there. 🍿🍿🍿👀👀👀 000
Dominic Preuss @deesix.com · 26/05/2026We keep shipping fast! Lots of cool stuff coming... #MySQL 000
Dominic Preuss @deesix.com · 22/05/2026I am really looking forward to speaking at #PerconaLive next week with some 🔥 updates for #MySQL and #VillageSQL 000
Dominic Preuss @deesix.com · 05/05/2026Just say "NO" (to blatant corruption) Please sign the petition: sign.moveon.org/petitions/no...sign.moveon.orgNo Trump Ballroom!The ballroom is just another in a long line of Trump’s attempts to continue his authoritarian power grabs in D.C., like his plans to build the so-called "Arc de Trump" along the Potomac River. And his... 000
Reposted by Dominic PreussHourly Cosmos @hourlycosmos.bsky.social · 25/04/2026NGC 4826 - From Judy Schmidt (geckzilla.bsky.social) - flic.kr/p/2iEerHS 104383823
Reposted by Dominic PreussWil Wheaton ❌👑 @wilwheaton.net · 24/04/2026Trying again. It is WILD that this isn't the top story in the country right now. The president is weak, feeble, sundowning, and unable to faithfully discharge the responsibilities of his office. It's right here, live on camera, and the national press just shrugs. 45672143
Dominic Preuss @deesix.com · 14/04/2026Come hang with me at #PerconaLive on May 27-29 in Mountain View, CA. Get 25% off your ticket! Hear all about #MySQL and all the databases. Discount Code = PERCONALIVEVIL2625 000
Reposted by Dominic PreussAdam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 13/04/2026I like this pope more and more 807134961639
Dominic Preuss @deesix.com · 12/04/2026First time I have seen this. #United flight from LIH to SFO. Woman forced to gate check carry-on because she had 3 big bags. Gets bag tag. Doesn't drop it off on jetbridge and just puts it in overhead bin with bag tag hanging out. Amazing. 000
Reposted by Dominic PreussVillageSQL @villagesql.com · 08/04/2026This week's installment of the Village News - a curated overview of #MySQL and database news that you might have missed over the last period. If you want to get these updates, just subscribe to the blog. Enjoy! villagesql.com/blog/village...villagesql.comVillage News: MySQL/Database News (8 April 2026)MySQL news: 8.0 EOL options, ProxySQL updates, Azure Fabric Mirroring, and Anthropic AI security alerts. Plus, 2026 database event schedules. 021
Dominic Preuss @deesix.com · 01/04/2026I am speaking at Percona Live '26 at Mountain View, CA on May 27-29. Please check it out and register: perconalive.com/2026-usa/ 000
Dominic Preuss @deesix.com · 31/03/2026Sending positive vibes and support to the folks affected at #Oracle, especially the Oracle #MySQL team. Having been on all sides of a layoff, it's rough for everyone. Please reach out if I can help place people or @villagesql.bsky.social is hiring lots of SWEs. villagesql.com/careersvillagesql.comCareers at VillageSQL - Join Our TeamJoin us in building the future of databases. We're looking for passionate engineers, designers, and community builders to join our village. 000
Reposted by Dominic PreussAwful Announcing @awfulannouncing.bsky.social · 29/03/2026"The way some of these other immigrants are getting treated in our country right now is a travesty and a disgrace... I think what’s going on in our country — what we’re doing to some of these amazing immigrants, is really unfortunate and it’s really sad." - Charles Barkley on CBS 259124982342
Dominic Preuss @deesix.com · 29/03/2026I don't always agree with Charles Barkley, but I have the utmost respect for what he just did on #CBS on Road to the #FinalFour. It would have been a travesty to share an amazing immigrant story like Alex Karaban without ack'ing what is happening to immigrants in our country. Well played Chuck! 050
Dominic Preuss @deesix.com · 29/03/2026Only Scott Jennings could make #NoKings about communists. What a disgusting human being. Time to stop watching #CNN (which would have happened under Ellisons anyway). 000
Reposted by Dominic PreussGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 23/03/2026A great question! 292065280
Dominic Preuss @deesix.com · 23/03/2026How is the headline not: "President of US threatens to commit war crimes" ? Seems like folks are missing the point here. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03...nytimes.comIran War Live Updates: Tehran Is Defiant After Trump Threatens Power Plants 000
Dominic Preuss @deesix.com · 19/03/2026Evacuating the Ferry Building in SF due to the fire alarm. Yikes! 100
Dominic Preuss @deesix.com · 06/03/2026Yes! Oh my God yes! This is one of the most annoying things EVER as a business traveler. www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...nbcnews.comUnited Airlines says it will boot passengers who refuse to use headphones on planesThose who forget headphones can request free pairs on the plane, United said. 000
Dominic Preuss @deesix.com · 27/02/2026So... #Netflix is going to start a news channel, right? There's gotta be some outlet to get unbiased news to normies. Right? 000
Dominic Preuss @deesix.com · 05/02/2026Excited to announce we launched VillageSQL! This has been the last 8 months of effort, and can't wait to see what people do with it! 000
Dominic Preuss @deesix.com · 03/02/2026Please consider supporting and signing! ICE has no place using the #SuperBowl as a venue to stoke fear. Support Americans like Bad Bunny and protect everyone from intimidation by a masked, secret police force. #SBLX #AppleMusicHalftime sign.moveon.org/petitions/su...sign.moveon.orgNFL: No ICE at the 2026 Super Bowl!The @NFL must act NOW to stop Trump's ICE from targeting the Super Bowl LX where Bad Bunny will be performing at the halftime show before it’s too late. #SBLX #AppleMusicHalftime 000
Dominic Preuss @deesix.com · 31/01/2026What a second half! (We won't mention the first half) Up the Chels! #CFC 000
Dominic Preuss @deesix.com · 31/01/2026FOSDEM 2026! Let me know if you are here and want to get a waffle! 000
Dominic Preuss @deesix.com · 28/01/2026Reece James starting at CB for #Chelsea in champions league? That's a big call by the new gaffer vs Napoli. Love seeing Estevao starting! #CFC 000
Dominic Preuss @deesix.com · 28/01/2026Sending positive vibes to all my former #AWS colleagues on what must be a very difficult day. Keep your heads up! As always, reach out if I can help in any way. www.cnbc.com/2026/01/27/a...cnbc.comAmazon inadvertently announces cloud unit layoffs in email to employeesAmazon sent a notice out to staffers in an apparent error acknowledging "organizational changes" at the company. 000
Dominic Preuss @deesix.com · 28/01/2026Wait... Who stole his account. Is this actually real pushback?!?!! Is this what hope feels like? 000
