I love determining the source of technical problems and administering solutions, and my ability to do it in computing was fostered by my experience as an automotive technician. I was introduced to the concepts of flat rate and clock time during automotive shop in high school. People who earn a wage are very accustomed to […]
A post on slashdot.org notes The Continuing American Decline in CS as evidenced by the dismal performances of US students at the ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest. The original story at businessweek.com suggests that the poor showing of American students at the competition is A Red Flag in the Brain Game. Of particular interest are […]
The Associated Press reports that a Retiree Flushes Cash Down Toilet. The man apparently did not realize that his money still had value. As opposed to depositing his money in a financial institution where the money would have earned interest and this confusion would have been avoided, he simply transferred his money from his matress […]
A person should think about retirement upon entry into the workforce. Many people cite the lack of money as the primary reason for their inability to start retirement savings. These same people are able to afford items that are not necessary for comfortable living. They usually also purchase items on credit, effectively making the power […]
Six Signs That You Should Run — Not Walk — From Your New Job is an article I easily remember reading once over the last couple of years. Kate Lorenz provides observations that a new employee can use to perform a quick evaluation of a company. These observations can also be useful to seasoned employees. […]