Category Archives: General

Residency of Knowledge – 014

Posted on October 26, 2006 by Brian

A frustration with Microsoft’s Power Point began this topic. Before completing it, I realized that PowerPoint operates only as a portal into propensities people already harbor. Knowledge on a topic resides in your head, and in your heart. Last years … Continue reading →

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Process vs. Product – 002

Posted on October 26, 2006 by Brian

I received this from the higher up management today (September 2004): Today, the TYBRIN SE/TA Organization became the first organization within TYBRIN and the first base organization to receive CMMI Capability Level Ratings ! TYBRIN SE/TA was assessed in four … Continue reading →

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Dean Kamen and R&D Magazine

Posted on September 28, 2006 by Brian

R&D Magazine named Dean Kamen their “2006 Innovator of the Year” in the August 2006 Magazine. Mr. Kamen’s name rang a bell because my kids had a good time doing FIRST Robotics competitions through their high school. (One of my … Continue reading →

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Rental Car Contract Marketing BS

Posted on September 23, 2006 by Brian

I had cause to rent a car during the last week. I was handed a small addendum to the contract. It read Save time! If you are going to drive less than 75 miles, don’t refuel. We’ll do it for … Continue reading →

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Get Out of My Knickers

Posted on April 24, 2006 by Brian

I read Jonathon S. Aronie’s commentary in the March 20, 2006 issue of Federal Computer Weekly: Has anyone noticed that it has become more difficult to be a vendor on the General Services Administration schedule contracts lately? … [A] client … Continue reading →

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