Help a girl out?

[geekchick]

I need to come up with a list of potential training opportunities before Friday so we can start working out which ones are reasonable and which aren't. Things I'm interested in: databases, particularly mySQL and/or PostgreSQL, XML, and AJAX. Possibly very basic Java. Here's stuff I've found so far that might work:

• http://www.nofluffjuststuff.com/show_agenda.jsp?showId=43
  
• https://www.cmpevents.com/SDw6/a.asp?option=C (the Web Services and XML tracks particularly)
  
• http://www.mysqluc.com/
  
• http://www.bignerdranch.com/classes/postgresql.shtml (Wow, does this look like fun. No, really. Except for lack of cell phone signal.)
  
• http://www.bignerdranch.com/classes/ruby.shtml (maybe, if I pick up some Ruby first)
  
• http://www.mulberrytech.com/services/classes/upcoming.html
  

Got any other suggestions for training classes and/or conferences you think I should check out? My coworker will probably end up at JavaOne, so that's out for me.

Comments

[jbsegal.livejournal.com]

If you end up picking something mysql-y, let me know what... I need some training in that...

[geekchick]

Will do. Right now the one recommendation I've had from someone here was for the user's conference. (http://www.mysqluc.com/pub/w/45/tutorials.html)

[wolfy.livejournal.com]

Doesn't see too great but hey it's only 4 days.

http://www.accelebrate.com/php_mysql_training/mysql_training.htm

[geekchick]

Doesn't look too bad, actually. The catch is: "Accelebrate's courses are taught exclusively on-site at your location for groups of 3 or more attendees, anywhere worldwide." Even if the entire technical staff of this office decided to go in for this class, we'd still have to find at least one more person. =)

[wolfy.livejournal.com]

I'm your North East field rep. (that you didn't know you had)

Let me know when and where to be. :)

[geekchick]

Careful, or I'm going to start sending support calls your way. ;)

Oh hey an open door

[wolfy.livejournal.com]

I've got 2 hands, I can provide all the support you need :p

Re: Oh hey an open door

[geekchick]

*snerk* Now see, I didn't even notice that straight line there. Trust you to turn a simple statement into an opportunity for innuendo. ;)

Re: Oh hey an open door

[wolfy.livejournal.com]

and you say that like it's a bad thing

Re: Oh hey an open door

[geekchick]

Did you hear me say it was a bad thing?

Re: Oh hey an open door

[wolfy.livejournal.com]

Baaaaaaaaaa

[quasigeostrophy.livejournal.com]

The Looney Bin Spring Break Conference? ;-)

[geekchick]

*snicker* Mmmmmaaaaybe. =)

[datagoddess.livejournal.com]

I'd cook!!

[quasigeostrophy.livejournal.com]

I can't believe I missed this yesterday...

Help a girl out?

Aren't you already out?

*ducks*

[geekchick]

I can't believe I missed this yesterday...

'Sokay, school is eating your brain, so you get a pass.

[brian1789.livejournal.com]

I vote for the BigNerdRanch course on Postgres... I know Ingres, myself, and I could introduce you to my parents!

[geekchick]

You realize that I'd not be leaving the location of the class during that entire week, right?

[brian1789.livejournal.com]

Like rustlers outside the ranch at midnight, I'd wait until it was dark and deserted and then cut the wires and crack the security and sweep in to find you, there...

[datagoddess.livejournal.com]

Someone's been reading too many romance novels. Careful, we'll figure out you're a closet Harlequin reader!!

[geekchick]

Scheduled activities start at 8:30 AM, I am not going to be sneaking out at midnight. =)

[brian1789.livejournal.com]

That's close to your usual dinnertime... besides, I could sneak inside, then disappear before the morning bell.