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A Dichotomy of IT Conferences
As I fly south from Toronto I am heading to two separate and very different conferences. I am new to neither one, and am looking forward to both. As they are very different conferences, I am looking forward to them both in very different ways. SBS Migration – A Party with a Conference Theme The…
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Calgary Taekwondo Academy
I found myself in Calgary this week with a free evening, so in the afternoon I typed a few keywords into my favorite search engine to see what I could find. Dojang Calgary Taekwondo I got several hits, but the most promising of these (apart from the proximity to my hotel, I liked what I…
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Mitch Breaking Bricks!
As part of my requirements for my Second Dan Black Belt test, I was required to break two 1.5″ slabs of concrete. Damn does it feel good… now that it’s behind me! I spent so much time talking about it, here is the video! -M Mitch Breaking Bricks!
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Second Dan Black Belt!
I made it! More to come later, but for the time being please enjoy this series of pictures (that Sean Kearney will eventually put to music…)
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It’s tomorrow…
It all comes down to tomorrow. Five patterns, nine knife-defense techniques, some sparring… and 2.5” of concrete. For those of you who read my blog for the IT-related material, you will be relieved to know that after my test I will likely post some pictures, possibly a video or two, and a quick write-up… and…
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My head is not in a good place right now
My head is not in a good place right now, and that is affecting the … http://www.fitbit.com/user/22574L/journal/date/2012-06-01/24GMW7
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Quebec Students Need to Learn…
The protesters were out in full force Tuesday evening as my friend Peter and I walked through the Plateau Mont Royal to the restaurant. When the radio announcer talked about the Pots and Pans brigade I thought he was being funny, but indeed the student protesters at the corner of Villeneuve and de l’Esplanade were…
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My Future Goals in Tae Kwon Do and Why I Want to Achieve Them
On Saturday May 26th I pre-tested for my Second Dan Black Belt test. The actual test is this coming Saturday, June 2. The Second Dan candidates were given a writing assignment to complete: “My Future Goals in Tae Kwon Do and Why I Want to Achieve Them.” I spent most of Sunday thinking about this,…
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Windows 8 Release Preview Announced!
It was an accidental announcement, but according to a Microsoft blog Windows 8 Release Preview (the next pre-release) is dropping tomorrow (May 31)! Here’s a screenshot of the article (which has been yanked)! http://pinterest.com/pin/137641332332015162/
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A new way to count…
How quickly they grow up!! Love it! I shot this video of Gilad a couple of weeks ago and didn’t get around to posting it until today. -M
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ISP Control Issues
It is amazing what we as IT Professionals come across sometimes. My colleague Sharon Bennett recently posted an article about what (to me) seems like a combination of laziness on behalf of a technician and secrecy (for secrecy’s sake) on behalf of the Internet Service Provider. http://bennettbusinessconnections.wordpress.com/2012/05/26/does-your-isp-have-control-issues/ I want to be clear, I do not…
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T-5: Part One
This past Saturday I pre-tested for my Second Dan Black Belt test. The actual test is this coming Saturday, June 2. The Second Dan candidates were given a writing assignment to complete: “My Future Goals in Tae Kwon Do and Why I Want to Achieve Them.” I spent most of Sunday thinking about this, and…
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Wanna be an MCT? Read on!
I cannot count how many people have come to me and asked how they could become a Microsoft Certified Trainer(MCT). I have said many times that I consider it among my most valuable credentials, and well worth the yearly fee. If you are one of those who would like to become one, then read on……
The World According to Mitch
The day to day ramblings of an IT Professional (and so much more…)
The World According to Mitch 