This is a web log of things I have learned and hopefully can save you some time. http://www.nantz.org/Blog/tabid/57/BlogId/1/Default.aspx en-US Brian@nantz.org admin@localhost Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:23:36 GMT Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:23:36 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blog RSS Generator Version 3.1.20.17153 Maybe the wisdom of crowds has a bit of truth to it. http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/38543/title/Schools_make_fish_smarter http://www.nantz.org/Blog/tabid/57/EntryID/986/Default.aspx Brian@nantz.org http://www.nantz.org/Default.aspx?tabid=57&EntryID=986 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nantz.org/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=986 Another great post on learning from the code base of a successful Open Source project. http://codebetter.com/blogs/patricksmacchia/archive/2009/03/15/analyzing-the-code-base-of-cruisecontrol-net.aspx http://www.nantz.org/Blog/tabid/57/EntryID/985/Default.aspx Brian@nantz.org http://www.nantz.org/Default.aspx?tabid=57&EntryID=985 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nantz.org/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=985 Your Finances in Changing Times Larry Burkett Though this book was written in the '70s and revised in the '80s it is almost prophetic in the way it predicted the problems we are experiencing in the economy today. I have read this book many times, it is a short and interesting read. In Chapter 1, How Economics Began, there is a simple illustration of money. He reminded me of the basic definition of money (pg 21): 1.It must have value 2.It must be storable 3.It must be divisible This makes me sad that our government is playing so dangerously with economic perceptions of stability. But God is in control! Our nation has become a giant ship that is almost impossible to turn on such little rudders. Rather like the Titanic. In Chapter 4, What is Wealth, the author brings up many good points, but the one that stuck me this time that I didn't notice before was that God can actually use the lack of money to direct and help a Christian's life. I think I have been effected by the thinking that if http://www.nantz.org/Blog/tabid/57/EntryID/984/Default.aspx Brian@nantz.org http://www.nantz.org/Default.aspx?tabid=57&EntryID=984 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nantz.org/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=984 Another great small business site. http://microisvcentral.com/ http://www.nantz.org/Blog/tabid/57/EntryID/983/Default.aspx Brian@nantz.org http://www.nantz.org/Default.aspx?tabid=57&EntryID=983 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nantz.org/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=983 http://www.examiner.com/x-5924-Boulder-Pets-Examiner~y2009m4d13-Will-your-pet-become-an-illegal-alien-if-HR-669-passes I think this is getting blown out of perspective, but as a tropical fish keeper I hope legislation doesn't mess that up for our hobby. http://www.nantz.org/Blog/tabid/57/EntryID/982/Default.aspx Brian@nantz.org http://www.nantz.org/Default.aspx?tabid=57&EntryID=982 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.nantz.org/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=982 I have to admit that I am a little out of touch creating a high-tech resume. (Hopefully my employer reads this and realizes that I am not creating one now!) But this site may be helpful. http://www.visualcv.com/www/indexc.html http://www.nantz.org/Blog/tabid/57/EntryID/981/Default.aspx Brian@nantz.org http://www.nantz.org/Default.aspx?tabid=57&EntryID=981 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nantz.org/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=981 Scrum standups - http://www.shopping.com/xPO-Learning_Resources_Time_Tracker_Visual_Timer_and_Clock_765023069006 I think all meeting rooms in corporate America should have one of these. http://www.nantz.org/Blog/tabid/57/EntryID/980/Default.aspx Brian@nantz.org http://www.nantz.org/Default.aspx?tabid=57&EntryID=980 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nantz.org/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=980 http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/2008-12-18-audio-aquarium_N.htm What amazing research! http://www.nantz.org/Blog/tabid/57/EntryID/979/Default.aspx Brian@nantz.org http://www.nantz.org/Default.aspx?tabid=57&EntryID=979 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nantz.org/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=979 This tool will help windows .net developers realize how easy it is to develop for other platforms. http://chriscyvas.com/2009/02/16/getting-mono-and-visual-studio-to-play-nice-together/ http://www.nantz.org/Blog/tabid/57/EntryID/978/Default.aspx Brian@nantz.org http://www.nantz.org/Default.aspx?tabid=57&EntryID=978 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nantz.org/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=978 Kids Gone Fishin' by Dave Maas Great book! I read this for the kids, but I learned way more than I would like to admit. Lots of pictures and good explanations for all the basics when learning how to fish. http://www.nantz.org/Blog/tabid/57/EntryID/977/Default.aspx Brian@nantz.org http://www.nantz.org/Default.aspx?tabid=57&EntryID=977 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nantz.org/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=977