Tag Archives: career

Prepping for Certification

Posted on September 8, 2011 by way0utwest

Having prepped for, taken, and then failed the MCM exam this year, perhaps I’m not the best person to give you advice for certification preparation. However the MCM is a hard test, I did better than I expected, and I … Continue reading →

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The Robot DBA

Posted on September 7, 2011 by way0utwest

This is the story of Manna, the manager of a fast food restaurant. It’s a great read, and perhaps a little shocking. Manna is a piece of software, reading sensors, reacting, and letting employees know what to do with a synthesized … Continue reading →

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An Investment in Knowledge

Posted on August 30, 2011 by way0utwest

“An Investment in Knowledge Pays the Best Interest.” – ~Benjamin Franklin Most of us are working to provide for ourselves and our families. We go to a job every day, earning money that we use to pay our bills and, … Continue reading →

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Pop Tarts and Hurricanes

Posted on August 24, 2011 by way0utwest

What do people buy most of before a hurricane? Wal-Mart determined that batteries are the number ones sales item before a hurricane, but the second most sold item was surprising: pop-tarts. That’s the type of intelligence that can come from … Continue reading →

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