I am not a smoker, but I can identify with those who are… I would imagine lighting up your first cigarette of the day would be a lot like having your first triple ventii soy chai latte (or whatever the case may be). It’s a bad habit, yes, but for many it is almost impossible [...]
Monthly Archives: January 2008
Simple Candidate Aptitude Test
January 14, 2008 – 10:27 am
When looking for new hires, many companies make the mistake of requiring all candidates to complete a simple skill test. At first, these tests seem like a good idea, and a quick way to eliminate a huge chunk of possible applicants who aren’t as technically proficient as you need them to be. However, often times, [...]
MySQL Blob Insert Error
January 4, 2008 – 3:54 pm
When using MySQL to store things such as files, it is best to use a blob field. If you’re using a blob field, but having trouble with inserting some data into it (like a file), you might want to check the MySQL environment varibale max_allowed_packet. The max_allowed_packet variable can be found in your configuration file [...]