Knowledge can indeed be free, especially within the technology space; all it takes is a little initiative to find key web community sites, plus iTunes to unlock the podcast keys to the galaxy.

My favorites include:

Software Engineering Radio

The Pragmatic Bookshelf

IT Conversations Network

Controlling Chaos

Harvard Business Ideacast

Business

Now – if we’re bored, not learning new things, or not being mentally challenged is … we can only blames ourselves.

Enjoy!

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Free is Not Always Free.

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Follow These Footsteps…

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Putting a Dent in the Universe.

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