Excellent point re: sargable, Naomi
I'll heed your advice
>>I don't know where you found it, but forget it right away. Don't ever try to use function on the field - it will make your query non-sargable.
Please make sure to read the short blog by Aaron Bertrand I referenced (the second reference).
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