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Social-networking can be rewarding and it can get you a pink slip

Social-networking can be rewarding and it can get you a pink slip

Having MySpace or other social-networking sites that present anything less than a stellar picture of oneself can hurt one’s chances at advancement or even ongoing employment. This goes for full-time employed people and freelancers/consultants. Last month, I wrote a post discussing the potential dangers that social-networking sites can have on future employment. In my morning reading, I came across the below news story written by Nate Anderson on ars technica. Every teacher wants to be the cool guy, the Robin-Williams-in-Dead-Poet’s-Society friend to students, but a…

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Blackberry Addict and His Children

Blackberry Addict and His Children

I advocate for a good work life balance.  I am also a hypocrite. The truth hurts at times, doesn’t it? I have stressed a good work life balance to my team over the years, and have on many occasion told my staff to go home when I feel they are working too much. I do not need or want stressed/burned out staff working. We have times when we must burn the midnight oil, but they are few and far between.  I want my staff…

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I am able to read again!

I am able to read again!

Some time ago, and by accident, I destroyed my Sony eBook reader. I have been on the fence about replacing the device as I continue to watch for a leader in the content war. My last look through the content offerings demonstrated, to me at least, that Amazon has taken a noticeable lead over Sony. I loved the Sony design and I am sorry to see them take a back seat on the content. Content concerns alleviated, I am now…

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Better Nights

Better Nights

This last couple of weeks have been heavy times for me. Deep thoughts brought about by events near my outer wall of influence. I am looking forward to happier times in the weeks ahead but never a dull moment. Today, when I got home I picked up my daughter from her swing, she smiled at me, and made her baby sounds to welcome me. My six year old asked how my day was at work and then sat down beside…

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