November 11, 2009 - Sneek it in while you can... click here to view entire story here

October 19, 2009 - The demand for skilled network support professionals continues to grow, and CompTIA Network+ is a valuable credential to enhance a networking career.  The CompTIA Network+ Certification Program validates the knowledge and skills of networking professionals. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification that recognizes a technician's ability to describe the features and functions of networking components and to install, configure and troubleshoot basic networking hardware, protocols and services. CompTIA Network+ candidates have experience in network support, administration and adequate academic training.

October 16, 2009 - To take advantage of the beautiful day I took a drive down the beautiful "Historic Columbia River Gorge Highway" where I stumble on two wonderful stop to explore for the afternoon.  First discovery was the Vista House overlooking the Columbia River Gorge just outside Corbett, Oregon.  Dedicated as a National Landmark in 1918 this is a wonderful place to overlook the gorge.  Further down the road I found one of several areas to pull out and look at one of many of the waterfalls along the scenic highway.  Todays stop was at Latourell Falls.  I planed to just stop and take a few photos, but ended up on a half day hike that wound around the mountainside and along the creek that makes up the fall.  I can't wait to visit it in the spring when the water is really flowing.

October 13, 2009:  After many months of effort in preparing my transcripts and filing all the paperwork with the Oregon Institue of Technology, I have been accepted.  I have been working hard on my GPA and have got it into the 3.7 range and I guess that is enough to get into the program.  Winter 2010 I will continue my education in Information Technology and my continued quest to get back into the telecommunications business.