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Where's Dave?
Some have wondered where I've been (virtually speaking). Most of my time is now consumed with commuting and family chores while at home. I still blog mindlessly about more benign issues when I can, on my other blog. After I was riffed from my systems...
Where is the Best Place to Live and Work in IT?
Before you assume I'm going to pose yet another knee-jerk discussion prompt about salaries and job openings, hold on. And although you can accuse me of being a nationalist pig, this question is aimed at living within the continental United States...
As if WSUS Admins Don't Have Enough to Deal with...
Now comes word from Microsoft that Windows Search 4.0 (formerly Windows Desktop Search) is being released via Automatic Updates. The odd thing is that it will be labeled "optional" for XP clients, while Vista clients will see it labeled as "recommended"...
Another Thought for the Road
I promised I would return and I have. Due to circumstances resulting from my being laid off, and my next job (and paycheck) still yet to begin, I've been somewhat restricted on cell phone and Internet access. I'll leave that to your imagination...
The Curse of Business Cards
Ever since I received my first business cards, I've had this recurring situation that has yet to change. Each time I get cards printed with my name and title, either my title or my job changes. Every single time. If I could avoid having them printed...
Baseball: The greatest distraction and therapy of all time
So as I watched my previous job evaporate before my eyes, with little warning, I'm facing the void of space as I hopefully land my next job. Having a wife and four kids, two cars, a house and a hefty student loan to pay on, only adds more layers of...
Hire Me, Seriously
I'm looking for a job in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. Any place in the area of Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake. However, even something on the peninsula, including Hampton, Newport News. If you need more info, drop me a feedback comment or...
The Economy Finally Hits Home (Mine)
Like most Americans, I watch the news and see all the doom and gloom about jobs, economy, and so forth, but I always think to myself "Thank God that's not me". Well, now it is. I have been given word that April 30 will be my last day at work due to slowdown...
Oddball Job Offer of the Week: SMS Admin Work from Home (?)
I get email alerts from Dice and Monster almost every day. Most are completely stupid. Even with the best filters, they usually remain focused on the primary skill or technology intended by the search agents, but often stray into very odd things. This...