Happy Wednesday! High of 73° predicted for the Dallas area today. WOO! I started off yesterday with a fried egg sandwich for breakfast & then sat down to watch some of my Whose Line DVD & crochet, but I didn't get too far because Kyle came home soon after I started & he was all hyper & talking about a laptop so fast & furious that I just turned off the TV & put the crocheting away. By the time Kyle calmed down, I decided since crocheting was a bust, I may as well go to work for the day. I loaded up eBay & then we had company. I got back in the house just in time for my end work timer to go off. OK, THAT was a bust too. That's 2 in a row. I chatted with a friend online for a bit & then checked facebook for the day, Pinterest & Google+ for the week, went through the mail, & then showered. Kyle made me us a lunch of mac & cheese & then I loaded up Sims. Game update. Unfortunately these are large & take a while & Pete was doing something major on his PC so I was going so slow that after over an hour of downloading it was only at 26%. I just sat here & waited. I played solitaire, then made a square on the Knit Wit. Then played solitaire, then made a square. Solitaire, square. Finally Pete came in & asked if I was ready for dinner. Yup, not much else goin' on. 3rd strike for the day. Sims fail. We had a quick dinner & then watched Dark Matters. The FD got toned out to a med call & when I came back in to check my download, it had finally failed from taking so long. I tried it again & it wouldn't even start. Tried it again. Played Words w/ Friends & headed off to bed. The download finally completed & installed. I was going to play my Painter (artist), but I guess I'll save that one for tonight instead. We finally went to sleep at 2:15a & I was planning on sleeping until 10:15a, but as my luck keeps up it's downward swing (don't worry, it will swing back UP ... eventually), I get woken up at 6:a by a call from Josh. He's been ill & was sent home early from work on Monday, took Tuesday off, then went to work this morning. Well, he walked in the door & they said go home. They want him to either 1) Have a doctor's note to come back to work (he doesn't have the money for that) or 2) Don't come back for a week. Pete & I went together since I was awake now & wasn't going to be falling back asleep anytime soon. We drove Kyle to school, stopped at McDonald's for breakfast, & then picked Josh up. When we got back I added the 2nd entry for Wednesday into AnyTime & switched it to the month view for the day. Then I checked my banking for the week & we took a nap. We were both just too tired to stay awake after only about 3 hours sleep. Now that our sleep schedules are COMPLETELY screwed up ... :::sigh::: UPS just backed in the driveway with another gift from Ann-Marie. BEADS! Seed beads! THOUSANDS of seed beads ... all pre-sorted & in a wonderful container that I can KEEP them sorted in! The ONLY problem with this seed bead crafting idea of mine ... I'm old. I wear glasses now. These things are TINY & to work with them on a regular basis I'm going to need a microscope! Oh, & let's not forget my caffeine addiction ... I've already discovered how fun it is to pick one of these up ... I still haven't had the pleasure of trying to hold on to it & THREAD IT onto a tiny little needle. Nice guy with UPS, as he handed me the package he asked my how the fire department is doing. Ever wish you had an application in your back pocket? "We're great! Join us! :)" Of course he probably lives in Plano or something. The rest of this month is clear. It's a clear shot all the way into February. The next "holiday" is Groundhog Day.
100 years ago ... top 10 American baby names from 1913:
- John / Mary
- William (my grandfather's name)/ Helen
- James / Dorothy
- Robert / Margaret
- Joseph / Ruth
- George / Mildred
- Charles / Anna
- Edward / Elizabeth
- Frank / Frances (my grandmother's name)
- Thomas / Marie
Give yourself a thin mustache using a permanent marker.
Henry Ford wanted to capture Thomas Edison's dying breath, so he convinced Edison's son Charles to bottle & cork his father's last breath. The bottle is now on display at the Henry Ford Museum in Michigan.
If you talk less than 100 minutes a month: A general rule of thumb is that for extremely low-volume voice-only customers, a prepaid plan is the best option. The lowest carrier contract might be $40 for 450 minutes/month; a prepaid plan may include 120 minutes for as little as $29 - & the minutes are good for 3 months. Potential savings: $306/yr if you buy all 6 rounds of 120 minutes to last 12 months (which averages out to 60 minutes/month.
Monster.com Interviews:
One App Fits All
The Monster.com Interviews app is now universal! One download syncs to both your iPhone and your iPad.
The Monster.com Interviews app is the ultimate tool to help you through the job interview process. This step-by-step guide provides advice and coaching through every stage of a job interview, including:
•Expert advice and practical resources to help you prepare to do your best
•All the tools, tips, and reminders you'll need on the big day
•A complete guide for post-interview follow-up
•Swiping gesture navigation allows you to move through the app faster and easier
Each section delivers a wealth of advice, useful techniques, and innovative tools to help you ace your next job interview.
As we like to say, it’s everything but the handshake.
Prep for Success
Getting ready for a job interview can be a lot of work, and it helps to start early. The Pre-Interview section helps you prepare with tips, techniques, how-tos, and expert advice on everything from conducting research to asking the right questions and follow-up etiquette. No matter what your experience level is, you can:
•Organize upcoming interviews and save pertinent information
•Research the companies and people you're interviewing with
•Practice interviewing skills and prepare to answer difficult interview questions
•Record your answers to tough interview questions with video, audio, or even text responses (video only with iPhone 4 and iPad 2)
•Create your best interview outfit with expert tips about dressing for success
•Organize notes, important tasks, and schedule reminders as you approach interview day
•Reminder timeline allows you to rotate your device to view your reminders in a landscape format
Be Your Best on the Big Day
Go into your interview with confidence and focus. The Interview Day section includes:
•Pre-interview research, last-minute tips, and brain exercises to warm up your mind
•A search feature that lets you find local resources such as coffee shops, cleaners, and printers
•A map feature that provides driving directions to your interview location
•A “How Do I Look?” option, which turns the front-facing camera into a mirror (only with iPhone 4 and iPad 2)
•Interview playlist builder gets you pumped with your own music mix
•Stress Relievers to keep your cool during the moment that matters
Sealing the Deal with Flawless Follow-Up
Okay, so you’ve aced the interview. Now what? The Post-Interview section gives you everything you need to continue making your best impression after the interview ends.
•Quickly record any critical thoughts and pieces of key information with the “Before I Forget…” tool
•Recap the meeting while it’s still fresh in your mind with the “Interview Debrief” tool
•Get tips on writing the perfect thank-you note
•Set follow-up reminders so you won’t forget those important last steps
•Access must-read advice on negotiating your salary
The Monster.com Interviews app is now universal! One download syncs to both your iPhone and your iPad.
The Monster.com Interviews app is the ultimate tool to help you through the job interview process. This step-by-step guide provides advice and coaching through every stage of a job interview, including:
•Expert advice and practical resources to help you prepare to do your best
•All the tools, tips, and reminders you'll need on the big day
•A complete guide for post-interview follow-up
•Swiping gesture navigation allows you to move through the app faster and easier
Each section delivers a wealth of advice, useful techniques, and innovative tools to help you ace your next job interview.
As we like to say, it’s everything but the handshake.
Prep for Success
Getting ready for a job interview can be a lot of work, and it helps to start early. The Pre-Interview section helps you prepare with tips, techniques, how-tos, and expert advice on everything from conducting research to asking the right questions and follow-up etiquette. No matter what your experience level is, you can:
•Organize upcoming interviews and save pertinent information
•Research the companies and people you're interviewing with
•Practice interviewing skills and prepare to answer difficult interview questions
•Record your answers to tough interview questions with video, audio, or even text responses (video only with iPhone 4 and iPad 2)
•Create your best interview outfit with expert tips about dressing for success
•Organize notes, important tasks, and schedule reminders as you approach interview day
•Reminder timeline allows you to rotate your device to view your reminders in a landscape format
Be Your Best on the Big Day
Go into your interview with confidence and focus. The Interview Day section includes:
•Pre-interview research, last-minute tips, and brain exercises to warm up your mind
•A search feature that lets you find local resources such as coffee shops, cleaners, and printers
•A map feature that provides driving directions to your interview location
•A “How Do I Look?” option, which turns the front-facing camera into a mirror (only with iPhone 4 and iPad 2)
•Interview playlist builder gets you pumped with your own music mix
•Stress Relievers to keep your cool during the moment that matters
Sealing the Deal with Flawless Follow-Up
Okay, so you’ve aced the interview. Now what? The Post-Interview section gives you everything you need to continue making your best impression after the interview ends.
•Quickly record any critical thoughts and pieces of key information with the “Before I Forget…” tool
•Recap the meeting while it’s still fresh in your mind with the “Interview Debrief” tool
•Get tips on writing the perfect thank-you note
•Set follow-up reminders so you won’t forget those important last steps
•Access must-read advice on negotiating your salary
Reeder:
Client for Fever, Readability and Google Reader.
- Fever syncing (optional, paid web app required, see feedafever.com)
- Readability syncing (optional, free account required, see readability.com)
- Google Reader syncing (optional, free account required, see google.com/reader)
- Support for multiple Fever or Google Reader accounts
Please note: the use of all three services is optional, which means it's possible to use Reeder only as either Fever, Readability or Google Reader client. But one of these is required to use the app, of course.
Sharing services:
- QUOTE.fm (recommend and read later)
- Buffer
- Readability
- Instapaper
- Pocket
- Evernote
- Pinboard
- Zootool
- Delicious
- App.net
- Twitter
- Facebook (iOS 6 only)
- Messages
- Mail
Sharing works from the article view and in-app browser. You can share articles, sites, links, text selections and images (article view only, tap on image to share).
Gestures, article list:
- Swipe right/left to toggle unread/starred (configurable for both directions)
- Two-finger swipe up/down to mark as read above/below
Gestures, article viewer:
- Swipe right to go back to article list
- Swipe left to open in-app browser
- Pinch-to-zoom for images
- Pinch to toggle Readability
Other features:
- Image caching
- Subscribe and unsubscribe (Google Reader only)
- Fever syncing (optional, paid web app required, see feedafever.com)
- Readability syncing (optional, free account required, see readability.com)
- Google Reader syncing (optional, free account required, see google.com/reader)
- Support for multiple Fever or Google Reader accounts
Please note: the use of all three services is optional, which means it's possible to use Reeder only as either Fever, Readability or Google Reader client. But one of these is required to use the app, of course.
Sharing services:
- QUOTE.fm (recommend and read later)
- Buffer
- Readability
- Instapaper
- Evernote
- Pinboard
- Zootool
- Delicious
- App.net
- Facebook (iOS 6 only)
- Messages
Sharing works from the article view and in-app browser. You can share articles, sites, links, text selections and images (article view only, tap on image to share).
Gestures, article list:
- Swipe right/left to toggle unread/starred (configurable for both directions)
- Two-finger swipe up/down to mark as read above/below
Gestures, article viewer:
- Swipe right to go back to article list
- Swipe left to open in-app browser
- Pinch-to-zoom for images
- Pinch to toggle Readability
Other features:
- Image caching
- Subscribe and unsubscribe (Google Reader only)
Tallest freestanding structures in the world ... or places you want to avoid in a wind storm! top 10:
- Burj Khalifa, Bubai, United Arab Emirates
- Tokyo Sky Tree, Tokyo, Japan
- Abraj Al Bait Towers, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
- Canton Tower, Guangzhou, China
- CN Tower, Toronto, Canada
- Ostankino Tower, Moscow, Russia
- Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower), Chicago, USA
- Taipai 101, Taipei, Taiwan, China
- Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai, China
- International Commerce Center, Hong Kong, China
There are people we trust absolutely because we know their character. Whether they're eloquent or not, whether they have the human relations techniques or not, we trust them, & we work successfully with them.
Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Pillsbury Baking Company just offered to buy the Green Giant Food Company ... During that meeting that took place, the Pillsbury Doughboy turned to the Green Giant & said, and I quote, "If you won't poke me in the stomach, I won't grab your niblets." -Johnny Carson 1978
On this day in 2006, "Who Killed the Electric Car?," a
documentary about the aborted attempt by the auto industry to create an
electric vehicle, debuts at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. The movie posited that there was a conspiracy between oil companies, automakers and the government to kill the electric car.
The film focused on the efforts in the 1990s of several automakers,
including General Motors (GM), to develop an eco-friendly, gas-free
vehicle. In 1996, GM, then the world's biggest automaker, debuted its
first electric car, dubbed the EV1. It was available in just two states,
Arizona and California,
and for lease-only. During its years in production, from 1996 to 1999, a
total of around 2,500 EV1s were made. In late 2003, GM announced it was
pulling the plug on the EV1 program and wouldn't renew any leases. The
company cited the high cost of producing and maintaining the vehicles as
a reason for the EV1's demise. However, as The Los Angeles Times noted
in 2009: "The EV1 began in the 1990s as a response to a zero-emission
vehicle mandate by California's Air Resources Board... When, finally, GM
and other automakers managed to get California to soften its
zero-emission mandate in 2002, [GM CEO Rick] Wagoner promptly canceled
the program."
Electric vehicles have been around since the pioneering days of the
auto industry. In the early 20th century, the Columbia Runabout, which
could travel 40 miles on a single electric charge at speeds of 15 mph,
was a best-seller, according to Time.com, which noted: "Before her
husband Henry's mass production of gas-powered cars crushed the electric
industry, Clara Ford drove a 1914 Detroit Electric, which could last 80
miles without a charge. The oil crisis of the 1970s,
coupled with a burgeoning environmental movement, led to renewed
interest in electric vehicles, although no automaker was able to develop
a car that garnered mass appeal.
By 2008, GM, along with the rest of the American auto industry had
been hit hard by a global economic crisis and slumping auto sales. GM
accepted a multi-billion-dollar bailout loan from the federal government
in order to remain in business. However, in March 2009, company CEO
Wagoner was ousted by the Obama administration and in April of that same
year, GM filed for bankruptcy. The company was criticized for
continuing to focus on its sport-utility vehicles and small trucks
despite a growing consumer demand for smaller, more fuel-efficient
vehicles. (In 1999, GM acquired the Hummer brand, known for its
oversized, gas-guzzling vehicles). The Los Angeles Times reported:
"Wagoner has said the biggest mistake he ever made as chief executive
was killing the EV1, GM's revolutionary electric car, and failing to
direct more resources to hybrid gas-electric research. This admission is
acutely painful for green-car advocates who know GM squandered its
early lead in electric-hybrid technology."
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