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until(true): Go Cry on Somebody Else's Shoulder: MongoDB is fine

Published on 2011-11-07 00:24:55

until(true): Go Cry on Somebody Else's Shoulder: MongoDB is fine: slyphon: I’m getting kind of sick of all of these postings where people slag on MongoDB because they happened to have a bad experience in their environment. Moreover, I’m tired of people who can’t make a decent argument about a piece of technology. My personal experience w/ MongoDB A little bit about…

Beyond Business: Building Entrepreneurial Stamina

Published on 2011-10-11 02:33:40

Beyond Business: Building Entrepreneurial Stamina: beverleymerriman: I often wonder what makes some entrepreneurs better than others. After much thought on the subject, I’m quit certain that stamina makes the biggest difference. The ability to sustain prolonged effort is what separates the great from the good entrepreneurs. Think about it. Lack of stamina causes…

Long Term Life Tips: Top 5 Regrets People Make on their Deathbed

Published on 2011-06-03 08:00:53

Long Term Life Tips: Top 5 Regrets People Make on their Deathbed: longtermtips: By Bronnie Ware (who worked for years nursing the dying) For many years I worked in palliative care. My patients were those who had gone home to die. Some incredibly special times were shared. I was with them for the last three to twelve weeks of their lives. People grow a lot when they…

Badass JavaScript: location.hash is dead. Long live HTML5 pushState!

Published on 2011-05-31 09:37:12

Badass JavaScript: location.hash is dead. Long live HTML5 pushState!: For a long time, location.hash was a way for AJAX applications to get back button and bookmarking support, and libraries like jQuery BBQ from Ben Alman made dealing with it cross browser a cinch. Now, with HTML5 coming of age, there is a new feature that aims to replace the use of ...

Employee Cliques Are Bad For Business

Published on 2010-08-12 05:39:00

Companies should pay very close attention to cliques forming amongst employees - this is a sure indication that there is something very wrong with company dynamic and managers (if present).  The stronger the clique, the less likely employees outside of it will be willing to interact with those inside it.  Employees might even go as far as to feel the need to quit their jobs - this goes way back to schoolyard days feeling like the odd one out. Cliques are infectious, even the most highly respec

10 Superistic Ninja Productivity Tips

Published on 2010-07-16 04:34:00

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a lazy person by nature, so as you can image - getting things done can turn into quite a mission. Even more so when you are an Engineer AND Entrepreneur. Here are my tips to get actually getting things done and staying productive. Make sure you end each day with all tabs & apps closed Make tiny lists, but do write things down Pen and paper is the way to go Check & respond to mail twice a day at consistent times Keep your desk neat at all times Keep your de

adii: Just some inspiration.

Published on 2010-07-06 08:36:36

adii: Just some inspiration.

Starkers Photoshop Template

Published on 2010-06-25 04:20:00

If you are like me, you like things structured when you do any Photoshop work. I’ve created a blank Photoshop template with folder structures and grids in place to save you time. Hopefully someone finds it useful. Preview: Created with Photoshop CS3.

Is your business successful? Do you make money?

Published on 2010-05-27 08:14:00

Is your business successful? Do you make money?: Most entrepreneurs show unease and discomfort when asked whether they consider their businesses successful. As with those posing such a violating question, entrepreneurs instinctively link the concept of success to financial statements. I was recently asked by an acquaintance whether my…

13 South African tech startups you might not have heard of

Published on 2010-05-18 17:05:00

Firstly, thanks to all for the great feedback on my previous post - extremely valuable insight from some of the top guys in the industry. With that said; there is a huge misunderstanding of when a company can no longer be called a start-up. This is a very important point and I would like to look into it further at some stage. In the meantime, I’ve listed a few more local startups that are creating value and grabbing attention. I’ve intentionally left off blogs & web dev agencies due to a f