A Couple Of Random Thoughts

Fantasy Football

It's over, baby. *sigh* I usually lose the first 4 games of the season, and then come on strong at the end. This year, I won my first 4 in blowouts, then became average, and now at the end of the season, I flat-out suck. I have officially missed the playoffs.

I was also helping my Dad in his Fantasy Football league. Some help I was. At one point he was ranked #2 in his league, but he's missed the playoffs also.

Fantasy Football playoffs begin this weekend. Now that I am relegated to "observer" status, I guess I'll try to play vicariously through P-Ziddy.

Go 'Zid, Go!

Microsoft Certifications

Currently, I have two. They are "Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)" and "Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD)".

This upcoming Friday the 22nd, I will take an "upgrade" exam that, if I pass, will elevate me to the new Microsoft Certifications. The new certifications came into being along with the MS .NET framework 2.0, and the new version of Visual Studio (VS 2005).

So what exactly do I get if I pass? I'll be given two certifications... "Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)" and "Microsoft Certified Professional Developer - Web (MCPD)".

I am most grateful to my colleague, Mr. Silver Lining. Mr. Silver attended an MS Launch Event, and one of the goodies he picked up was a voucher for a free exam, which he then gave to me.

The only downside is that the exam voucher expires at the end of the year. Hence, the cram session that is currently going on. Wish me luck...