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This has been a rather slow posting week. To the regulars: my apologies.

Some different links in the file today.

“Red Canary is an online publication that connects Canadian software professionals to what matters to them.” Interesting to see what becomes of this site. It’s always good to see some focus on Canadian IT. Backed by a recruiter though so who knows.

No wonder I always get fuchsia mixed up - it’s three different colours! At least I’ll be able to use this site as somewhat of a reference though.

How to use AJAX with classic ASP. If you’re stuck using it as I am, this might be of interest to you.

One of the most interesting ideas I’ve seen in a while, Kiva.org allows you to loan money to entrepreneurs in developing countries in amounts as small as $25. What a great idea to help empower people around the world. A great concept that deserves your support.

I’ve been pretty happy with my Mazda3 since I bought it back in 2004, but the new Mazda6 takes things to the next level. Of course, if I had the money I’d get the RS6, just so I could be the one to blow by your rice rocket in a station-wagon.

Apparently, this is the best pic ever. Pretty cool site.

Well, summer is over after this weekend. It’s time to get back to work, and I hope to have some exciting news this September to share with you all. Actually, autumn is my favourite time of year, I’m sick of summer already. (Don’t kill me)

For now though, the Friday File.

A funny take on Corporate IT, or should I say “doing IT for a bank“. Unfortunately it’s more accurate than it should be.

The Tracksuit CEO on how to avoid raising an “approval addict“. A good one for all the parents out there.

If you didn’t see this on reddit this week, you probably didn’t catch this one either. Both are pretty funny.

Finally, in case you’re wondering about the list of flags on the sidebar, my site is using a new tool called Feedjit. Mark Maunder built this little widgit in 10.5 hours a couple of weeks ago. It’s a great little piece of code and is an amazing example of testing your idea early with a quick release.

Hope you all enjoy the long weekend!

Another week down.

As a side note: If you’re waiting, I haven’t forgotten about the second part of my commentary on goals, look for it this weekend or early next week. The article I was writing has morphed as I was moving through it, so I’ll publish it when it becomes worthy.

For now, check out what others are talking about:

Ben Casnocha has a great post reflecting on what his former teacher, Bill Bullard suggests we unlearn from school. I’ve been known to give teachers and schooling a good deal of flack, so it’s nice to see some great advice coming from what would appear to be a great teacher.

Since we’re on the topic of education, here’s a rather sad event about how 20+ years of pioneering work is for naught if you’re credentials aren’t quite right. Moral of the story: degrees are overrated, and if you expose that fact you’ll be dealt with.

Rob May at Businesspundit with some interesting comments on a new study that suggests smaller networks enhance innovation.

This is a brilliant little piece of software designed to help motivate you to get things done. What’s great about it is that it was inspired from a post on lifehacker about a principle from none other than Jerry Seinfeld. It simple and it works. Try it out.