>Ususally a query plan would give you a pretty good idea which query is faster.
>
>Well, as with many computer issues, the difference is there, but too small to see. My point is it may not be visible to me alone, but when 300 users are doing queries, the issue will be magnified.

Mike,

I updated code in my original post. Please check it again in case you didn't see updated version. I added

-- Clear cache buffers 
DBCC DROPCLEANBUFFERS