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I just started reading up on things until I get paid next week so I could buy some books on A+ and Network+. I'll also look into Cisco as well. A lot of the things I know about, but I don't know how they work. With that said, the stuff I've just been reading over the past 2 hours is pretty cool. Detailed inner working of Token Rings, BIOS, and the rest of I guess what would be the basics. As for the A+, it seems like I know most of it after reading things and taking a few practice tests. Maybe because I'm that nerdy to have taken a few of my computers apart before. I know I'm going to have to brush up on UNIX though.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 10, 2009 -> 10:48 AM) He missed all of 2007 for some reason, I don't know the reason, and was mediocre in 2008. Now he's been cut. I'd say there is something wrong there - injury or whatever. I wouldn't go any further than a minor league contract with him, and besides, we have a pretty solid bullpen group anyway. He was pretty good until the taxi cab accident. Since then, he hasn't been good.

Excellent excellent plan. 33 minutes to get from my house to downtown on the Rock Island. I'd imagine it would be something around 28 to the park.

I think this would be a classic, Coop can fix him project. I would have way more confidence in him than Octavio.

Great info guys. Now I know why only one of the guys in our IT department isn't a huge douchebag.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/spring2009/n...tory?id=3967009

With the kind of prospect he is, you have to get him signed. He's too good to just let him go because of signability.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Mar 9, 2009 -> 08:54 PM) im fairly certain that wasn't designed for salmons like that ....at least the way things looked out of the inbounds it wasn't It was and wasn't. Basically Rose was supposed to handle the rock and take it to the rack hoping someone would collapse, then dishing off to the open guy. They couldn't get the ball into Rose, so Salmons took the ball. Now the plan also stated, if it's a broken play, take advantage and try to get Ben the ball. Thing is, Salmons had a mismatch. Haslem who can't keep up with John was on him at the top of the key. The only mistake on that play was that Salmons went way too early. He should've went with 3 seconds.

It should actually work depending on the file type. Does it have any problems playing any other movies on your IPod? You may need to convert the movie to an .avi or .divx format. I'll try, but I won't be able to report back until tomorrow probably as I won't be home tonight.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Mar 9, 2009 -> 03:09 PM) I work for a software company and I assure you, were are constantly hiring IT folks for engineering, consulting and even data center jobs. Sounds good to me. If I could make a career out of it, that would be a bonus. QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Mar 9, 2009 -> 03:14 PM) I can write up a list of books, and give you some websites to use to read up on networking, and some specific technologies out there. If you could let me know specifically what you are looking at now it will help. You will find out, certifications are a necessary evil. Most paper based certs are worthless by themselves. They prove only that you can memorize a set of facts, and regurgitate them. However non-technical HR people get hundreds if not thousands of resumes, and use a automated system looking for keywords to qualify you for an interview. You won't get past the door without them. Case in point. I was certiifed as a CCIE with a few years experience at the time and was trying to apply for security jobs. I didn't get a nibble in the security arena, because I didn't have CISSP on my resume. I picked up a book, passed that silly cert and boom got a job right after. Make sure that if you are serious about this, that you spend some of that time learning the theories behind the scenes. You don't have to know the bits and bytes. But its easier to troubleshoot when you know the basic laws on why something happens under the hood. Well, I'm barely barely starting off. I realize it takes years of experience and that's why I'm doing it and know I'm committed. I want to learn so I have knowledge and not just to make money. I've always been interested, but never been in any programs nor do I have any friends who are in IT. With that said, I was looking into MCSE. If you could give me a list of books and programs that would help me understand how it works, that would be great. Me, personally, if I get something right or wrong, I want to know why it is right or wrong, not just the correct answer. I've always been super interested in computer networks and security, but never knew the proper outlets. I want to take my computer knowledge as far as I can go. Again, because I think it would be something I would enjoy.

QUOTE (Paint it Black @ Mar 5, 2009 -> 05:10 PM) Youtube works for me. If it does not work I can just buy the cable to hook my laptop to my TV, but using the PS3 would be much easier. $6 for the cable on monoprice. Works like a charm. I got it to work last year for my PS3. In fact, there hasn't been anything that I've thrown on my PS3 that has been rejected.

QUOTE (DBAHO @ Mar 5, 2009 -> 03:51 PM) Has anyone played Fifa 09 or Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 on here? I have Fifa 09. By far the greatest soccer game I've ever played. That includes the older PES games. Excellent excellent game.

QUOTE (kapkomet @ Mar 9, 2009 -> 02:47 PM) Everyone's having trouble in this environment. Trust me. This is the longest I have not worked since high school (20 years). Oldie!

QUOTE (mr_genius @ Mar 9, 2009 -> 02:41 PM) In the current market I'm not sure a cert alone will get you a job, but it's worth a try if you really like technology. It's not that big of an investment to buy the books and study up and pay for the test. If you have time, I would suggest trying to get into a good computer science program. The University of Illinois has a top notch one. Starting school at a community college is good too, just make sure you take a good mix of the math and foundation type classes for computer science. However, I heard even some computer science grads are having a little trouble in the current environment. Of course, nothing is for sure. Well I'm doing it much more because of interest. Making money would be great as well. I would look to get several certificates just so I won't limit myself. Thanks for the information. I'm going to look into programs, but I'm going to start looking for some books first. Thanks guys.

I posted this somewhere else as well. Well, without too much detail, I'm interested a ton in computers and networking. I enjoy fixing computers because it saves money, but I enjoy almost anything that has to do with them, especially networking. With that said, I've had people suggest to me that maybe I should get into the IT field. So I was wondering Soxtalk, how do I go about gaining education in IT? How would I obtain a job? What's the job outlook? I heard about certifications, what are the best ones to gain? Where do you guys suggest a n00b like me start? What are some projects at home that I could do to test to see if I would actually like it? What are the most popular certifications? Any more information would be accepted as well.

QUOTE (kev211 @ Mar 7, 2009 -> 04:53 PM) I thought you were asking me. That's why you shouldn't get on a computer at work with only 3 hours of sleep.

QUOTE (whitesoxbrian @ Mar 7, 2009 -> 01:56 PM) So we're going to revisit this again, huh? You'd take the superior athlete over the better player? Give him the player over the athlete. TO is the better player. Just because he didn't play an a fun offense like Boldin doesn't mean he isn't better. It's like putting Randy Moss on a teamwhere John Shoop was the offensive coordinator and Mushin Muhammed on a team with Mike Martz as the offensive coordinator. Mushin might outperform Randy, but god knows Randy is a much better player.

QUOTE (kev211 @ Mar 6, 2009 -> 06:16 PM) in 2k8? Played 09 for the first time today, awesome game. Except Dye hit a ball that bounced off a players glove and over the wall, they didn't rule it a home run immediately I had to run the bases to score the run all while the outfielder was running into the wall hoping to get to the ball. Time to start my road to the show. Barack Obama is in the audio part of the game. So if you want your created player to be called Barack Obama by the announcers you can. Yeah, because it doesn't sound like he has access to 2k9 as he probably won't buy it.

I like him. Miss him. Didn't know he used to post on here. Seemed cool. Loved the hitch.

QUOTE (whitesoxbrian @ Mar 6, 2009 -> 05:36 PM) You would rather have TO over Chad Johnson? If you could pick between Boldin and TO right now, if they were both 35 but producing what they are now, you'd really have to think about that? BTW- I'm sorry everyone. Somebody posted that TO has never won a playoff game on talkbears so I took their word for it. I think it was Drunkbomber? I'd take TO. You have to take into account the offense both of them were in. Garrett's offense sucks in comparison to Todd Haley's. I'd take TO by far. He's still a freak of an athlete and the reason why his numbers were not as good has nothing to do with ability, even with TO being 35.

Yes. Will they ever add an asterisk to baseball record holders who were caught using PED's?

QUOTE (kev211 @ Mar 4, 2009 -> 07:54 PM) Sorry for you if you believe that. It's really not even close. I rather deal with fun pitching than hitting. All baseball games before last year made pitching a breeze. I love the pitching for MLB2k9. And they lessoned the effect of a meatball, so it's not always a HR. With that said, if you got a PS3, I would love to face you in 2k8.

Yes. Only because of a lack of great centers. Will The Yankees win a championship within the next 2 years?

QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Mar 5, 2009 -> 04:07 PM) With Contreras and Colon locked in to miss significant portions of 2009, Poreda was a great chance to contribute in 2009. There's still a lot for him to work on. At most, he'll be in the bullpen in 2010. I actually see him being traded, but that's just my opinion.

I don't think you'll see all those guys in 2010. I'd say Allen, Poreda and Danks in 2011.