Monthly Archives: July 2012

Prepare for When Disaster Strikes

Posted on July 23, 2012 by way0utwest

Abstract: A talk on disasters and what you can do to prepare for them. I look for four types of disasters, and I briefly talk about the immediate response. However we then go back and look at the ways in … Continue reading →

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Security is Improving

Posted on July 23, 2012 by way0utwest

I have written many times that we need to improve the security of our systems. We should be adhering to best practices, and limiting access where we can, and most of all, forcing all developers and DBAs to write better … Continue reading →

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Working at Home Tips for Erin

Posted on July 23, 2012 by way0utwest

A friend of mine, Erin Stellato (blog | @erinstellato) is about to change jobs. She’ll go from working in an office to working at home, and I think it’s great. She’s a very smart young lady, and I think this … Continue reading →

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The Mentoring Experiment is taking applications

Posted on July 20, 2012 by way0utwest

If you would like a mentor, we’ are taking applications at The Mentoring Experiment. We ran this last year and it went well. We’ve been slow to get another round going for a variety of reasons, but we’re finally moving … Continue reading →

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