The 73-win Warriors entered the Finals as the winningest team in NBA history, while Cleveland carried a 52-year championship drought.
On this day in 2016, Cleveland completed the first 3-1 comeback in NBA Finals history, winning three straight to capture its first championship ๐
@jameis1of1@PatMcAfeeShow@RichPaul4 I said the exact same thing. Bron to the Spurs would be great. The young core could do all the dirty and hustle work throughout the season and Bron can safe himself for the postseason. Matchup problems across the board.
Microsoft just dropped a FREE path to become AI certified
all the training materials, study guides, and practice exams are completely free on Microsoft Learn
you don't need to pay $5,000 for a bootcamp
you don't need a $2,000 udemy bundle
you just need Microsoft Learn and discipline
the certification path has 3 levels:
LEVEL 1: Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)
your entry point. no prior knowledge needed. no coding required
what it covers:
- how AI and machine learning work on Azure
- computer vision and NLP basics
- generative AI workloads
- responsible AI principles
prep time: 2-4 weeks
passing score: 700/1000
training: FREE on Microsoft Learn
this cert never expires. once you pass, it's yours forever
IMPORTANT: this exam retires June 30, 2026 and gets replaced by AI-901
if you want the current version, MOVE NOW
LEVEL 2: Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102)
this is where it gets real. you're building actual AI solutions
what it covers:
- Azure OpenAI integration
- RAG (retrieval-augmented generation)
- AI agents and agentic solutions
- computer vision and NLP pipelines
- document intelligence
- building with Python or C# SDKs
Microsoft updated this in 2025 to focus on generative AI and agents
(exactly what companies are hiring for right now)
prep time: 1-3 months
passing score: 700/1000
renewal: every 12 months, FREE online
training: FREE on Microsoft Learn
this cert alone qualifies you for Azure AI Engineer roles
ALSO RETIRES JUNE 30, 2026. the window is closing
LEVEL 3: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
the expert tier. you're not just building AI, you're designing entire cloud architectures
PRIOR KNOWLEDGE: you need Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) first
what it covers:
- identity and governance solutions
- data storage architecture
- business continuity planning
- full infrastructure design
prep time: 2-4 months
passing score: 700/1000
renewal: annually, FREE online
training: FREE on Microsoft Learn
this isn't AI-specific but it's the cert that gets you into the room where AI architecture decisions happen
median salary for Azure Solutions Architects: $170k+
the full roadmap:
> month 1-2: study and pass AI-900
> month 2-4: study and pass AI-102
> month 4-8: get AZ-104 then AZ-305
total time: 6-8 months
all training materials: $0
DISCLAIMER: "but the exams AREN'T free"
you're right. they cost $99-$165 each
but Microsoft Virtual Training Days give free vouchers for AI-900
students with .edu emails get exams for $0-15
Microsoft Ignite challenges give 50% off
and even full price is UNDER $600 for all 3 levels
no bootcamp needed
no overpriced course needed
3 certs. 6-8 months. and you're certified by the company that powers half the enterprise AI infrastructure on the planet
the June 2026 deadline makes this urgent, AI-900 and AI-102 both retire after that
START TODAY โค๏ธ
Recommendation: at least complete all free materials, and as you will have this knowledge, buy the exams to get certified
if you don't have money to pass them, just get a free knowledge which is confirmed with TOP universities of this world
win-win situation anyway
Student loan debt is the silent killer of the dating & marriage marketplace. She owes $50K. You owe nothing.
But somehow YOU'RE the problem for not wanting to merge finances.
Protect your bag at all costs.
99% of people in your life are NOT LOCKED IN! They believe that you have just as much time to waste in a day that they have. They can't believe that you don't have as much time to throw away. They never offer to help you, join you at the gym, tag along on errands or plan something FOR you. They just want you to SPEND your time. #bossup #lockin
WORTH IT Skills in 2026:
โ Azure/AD management
โ Red Hat Server Administration
โ AI/ML implementation
โ Cloud and network architecture (multi-cloud)
โ Kubernetes and containerization
โ Infrastructure as code
โ AI security and threat detection
Future-proof your career.
You want to get rich?
The greatest lie ever told was that you get rich with salary.
You get rich with equity. You get rich owning things. There are two classes in the world the ownership class and the permanent underclass. The entire game is getting into the right class.
Donโt get caught into racial, political or gender wars on social media.. get the info and strategies you need online to improve your real life and ignore everything else
@josh_uglyasf Literally, look at the audience all the women look the same. Overweight / obese, BW, strong independent, self-centered & lack of accountability women. All these women paid big money to attend a pointless event, instead invest that money into a fitness trainer ๐คฆ๐พโโ๏ธ .
@Mappy6984 He is lying all men pay. You can either pay on the front end or the backend. Either you going to pay, and the front end will always be cheaper than the backend. In the famous words of @coachgregadams men must protect your MEAT = Money, Energy, Attention & Time.
Obama criticized men for not supporting a Black woman in the last electionโnow heโs heading to Virginia to urge people NOT to vote for a Black woman.
Cutting undisciplined and lazy people out of my life has contributed to, at least, 50% of my success. Keeping these types of people in your life will k*ll you in many ways.