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# Throwback Thursday: December 11, 2025
- URL: https://nolongerset.com/throwback-thursday-2025-12-11/
- Published: 2025-12-12T04:59:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-08T12:47:48.000Z
- Description: Today's edition of Throwback Thursday is a reminder not to undervalue what you know and can do with Microsoft Access (no matter what you might hear on Stack Overflow).
- Author: Mike Wolfe
- Tags: Throwback Thursday, #Import 2026-05-20 02:59

*With over a million words scattered across more than 1,500 articles on this blog, you've probably missed a few things here.*

*That’s why each week in "Throwback Thursday," we’ll revisit some standout posts. Expect a blend of my personal favorites, insightful articles from other great minds, and a touch of coding humor to keep things light.*

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## Highlights from NoLongerSet.com

[The Curse of KnowledgeEven the world’s worst programmer knows more about programming than most small business owners or department managers.![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2020/09/NLS_Icon_square.png)No Longer SetMike Wolfe![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/2022/07/artificial-intelligence-4389372_1920.jpg)](https://nolongerset.com/curse-of-knowledge/)

[The Secret to a Profitable Career as an Access ConsultantIt may not be flashy, but it is effective.![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2020/09/NLS_Icon_square.png)No Longer SetMike Wolfe![](https://nolongerset.com/content/images/2023/09/Access-consulting.png)](https://nolongerset.com/profitable-access-career/)

## Developer Humor

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/eb/d7/ebd732c1-5f03-4f07-b386-5d08557e15c9/content/images/2025/12/image-8.png)](https://xkcd.com/2501/)

How could anyone consider themselves a well-rounded adult without a basic understanding of silicate geochemistry? Silicates are everywhere! It's hard to throw a rock without throwing one!

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