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Technology

Did you know? CAPTCHA

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Do you know where the first commercial use of a CAPTCHA was? PayPal

Do you know CAPTCHA stands for Completely Automated Public Turing Test to Tell Computers and Humans Apart? I didn’t, but now you do!

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The pen is mightier 😂

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Everything happens for a reason

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Seems like a good corollary to the brutality honest post. Because it’s true.Please remember to subscribe to the newsletter to stay up to date!

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Work

Brutal Honesty

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This is an interesting one because I’ve more than once been given this feedback, but there’s a nuance… one can give honest feedback in constructive and helpful ways or just being a dick about it.

I know it’s hard when the stupidity is so obvious, but that doesn’t really excuse being a jerk. Now, some people aren’t going to like what you have to say regardless, and you better have a good argument or alternative for your honesty. Being a seagull and just shitting all over everything and calling it “honesty” is no excuse.

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Azure

Azure Data Fundamentals Certification

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As I’ve said before, I’m certifiable 😂. Passed the DP-900 exam on Saturday. Look about 30 minutes (plus 15-20 for the remote proctor to release the exam). As with the Azure Fundamentals certification it was a lot of just knowing the names or classifications of things. I guess that’s why it’s a “fundamentals” exam.

Anyway, if work is going to pay for me to pad my resume I’ll take it.

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Scientific Fact 😂

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No. 2 Pencils 😂

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Life

The Goal of Adulthood

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“The goal of adulthood is to let go of the other possible existences and to make the best of the one. A successful adult is one who understands that it doesn’t matter which life you ultimately pick, only that you live it well.”

From (spoiler alert you have to actually read the article not just the title): A Surprising Number Of Teens Think They’ll Die Young, Or Live Forever, Whichever Comes First

But, back to the quote, it’s actually pretty spot on if you think about it. Somewhat difficult to do, but living your life well (however you define that) seems like a worthwhile goal.

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What life is like sometimes

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Posted mainly to see how Instagram video posts show up, but also because it’s cute and made me chuckle.

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Vacation

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This… it’s always bugged me when people say “if my vacation is approved”. Like hell. I’m telling you I won’t be around so you can plan. Not to ask your permission.Please remember to subscribe to the newsletter to stay up to date!

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