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Why Blockbuster Is Dead :(

by Jo Escotal on June 2nd, 2010

I remember as a kid when Blockbuster came into business and crushed the ma and pa shops of renting videos well what comes around goes around because of its monolithic culture and the inability to change Netflix has finally destroyed Blockbuster. I see the end coming for once a great business. Customers are leaving in droves and has made a decision to watch movies online more frequently. Furthermore Blockbuster has alienated customers with their exoberant late fees and their inability to promote affordability I mean Red Box are renting movies for a dollar. I am so amaze that the management that are running Blockbuster has made such a blunder and in the next couple of years I see them becoming extinct like the great dinosaurs that once roam this Earth.

 

Jo Blitz Escotal
Escotal.com

Are You a Dinosaur?

by Jo Escotal on May 28th, 2010

Do you have any of these computer skills?

Cobol
Non Relation DBMS
Lotus 123
cc:Mail
Novell Netware
OS/2
C Programming
Cold Fusion

Guess what if you have 3 or more of these as your main computer skill set it is probably a good idea to upgrade these skills.  Unlike Mainframe skills which I still see some uses because it works and IBM has done a solid job solidifying these with some current environment, the skills I mentioned above are considered dead.  I know there are some Novell Certified Engineers running around but if you want to stay competitive in this market it would be a good idea to upgrade your skills.

 

Jo Blitz A. Escotal
CEO
Escotal.com

Raves & Praise

D. Easter

PMP Certification Training, November 2008

Thanks Microtrain for conducting a great PMP course that set me on a successful path to obtain my PMP certification. I have passed the test!

Kaycee Ekufu

MCSA

The instructor [Al Khalfan] was very knowledgeable in the field. He presented the materials and concepts with a professional touch. He also frequently adds humor to his teachings, which made it easier for me to understand. The support staff was all nice, gentle, caring, and very helpful. The materials, rooms and amenities were excellent and exceeded expected standards.

Robert Graf

MCSA

Microtrain presents the course material in an interesting and concise manner. Microtrain gives the student all the resources necessary to pass the certification exams. Both the Chicago and Lombard facilities were excellent, and the staff goes to any length to accommodate any student changes.

Jean S.

PMP Certification Training, Lombard, 2008

I was laid off for many months and not really getting many callbacks for my resume and no job offers. After I put the letters PMP on it, not only did I see an increase in quantity, but also quality of interviews. I had been spinning my wheels for 5 months, and after the PMP went on, I had 2 job offers in 6 weeks. It really was the "golden ticket"

Karine Bucci

Project Management

Great class, loved the interaction and team-building exercises. Plenty of materials and learning tools supplied. Although it was a full week's class, never boring. Donna [Russell] was awesome and gave many supporting examples for better understanding.

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