Definition: A view is a representation of a SQL statement that is stored in memory so that it can be re-used. A view is a logical entity or logical table that is essentially a SQL statement stored in the database in the system tablespace.
As it turns out, it's very likely that your Facebook and Twitter messages are better protected from government snoops than your phone texts, even when you send them from the same device.
A lot of people ask me if there is a CAN-SPAM Act for wireless text messaging. In other words, are there any laws that pertain to sending spam to a cell phone? The answer is yes and no.