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Archive | February 2014
“Doge Weather” – So Wow, Such Inform!
I’m not one of those people tired of the “doge” meme from 2013. Some creative types have made “Doge Weather” – the famous DOGE will give you a weather status, of sorts.
Check out these screen shots of the fun:
Roses, Roses, Roses
It might be irritating for those buried in Winter winds and snows (like me) to hear about Springtime and flowers and such, but in some parts of the United States, Spring buds are starting to form – Winter is on its way out the door.
In comes the roses…and I plan on taking even more photos of these this Summer!
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Guest Blog with Us! – The Careerists
Guest Blog with Us! | The Careerists
For those of you who are great writers/bloggers, your articles could be featured on the The Careerists website!
What Topics are of Interest?
- Check out popular categories on our homepage, TheCareerists.com
- Leadership topics
- Career & Job Search related topics
- Topics of interest to professionals: Fashion, Food, Travel, etc.
Faces of the Fallen – The Washington Post
Faces of the Fallen – The Washington Post
If you haven’t seen this online “honor wall” from the Washington Post, please consider taking a moment to look at the wonderful men and women who’ve fought and died to protect our freedoms. Thank you.
“Faces Of The Fallen” screen shot from the Washington Post website, all rights reserved
6,781 U.S. service members have died in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom
About Faces of the Fallen
Faces of the Fallen is a collection of information about each U.S. service member who has died as a result of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn and Operation Enduring Freedom.
This information is updated at least weekly from military releases, news service reports and local newspaper stories. The photographs come from news services, local newspapers and family members. The Washington Post cannot give permission to allow for third-party use of the photos in Faces of the Fallen due to contractual agreements with other news organizations.
Research by Magda Jean-Louis, Greg Linch, Whitney Fetterhoff and Mary Hadar.
Application design and development by Sisi Wei, Jeremy Bowers and Wilson Andrews.
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50 Jobs over $50,000 – Without a Degree (Part 2) | Mr. Money Mustache
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Blogging By The Numbers
Dear reader, I see that you stopped in – THANK YOU!
I’m very thankful for everyone who tunes into what I have to say and display to the world. I try my best to have interesting Zazzle products and to post fascinating articles for your enjoyment. I’ve always loved current events and pop culture, so I hope you’ve had fun and learned something new from my blog.
I’m also trying to change careers – and for me, that’s led me to change focus a bit. I’m exploring photography more, so expect some more photos. I’m working on obtaining a DSLR camera to highlight what I believe is a burgeoning career in that field. However, that’s a longer-term project. In the short-term, I’m trying my hand, literally, at blogging to create an online portfolio to showcase my writing skills.
As of this writing, I don’t yet have 100 bloggers, and I see that many people I follow have thousands – I aspire to have that kind of audience! I’m learning from all of you every day.
Many of you are fellow Zazzlers, many are full-time bloggers, and many are WordPress supporters. You’ve been with me, clicking on and “liking” my posts, which is extremely helpful to me in so many ways. You are helping someone personally and professionally, and I sincerely appreciate it.
Again, thank you for your kindness in helping a fellow blogger out 🙂
Covert Disinformation – Big Business For Job Seekers
Did you know there’s a “deception service” you can pay to lie for you? Lies and deception is apparently big business these days – especially for job seekers! Apparently, one former private investigator put his own skills out there as an entrepreneur to start a company that fulfills a market need.
- Paladin Deception Services have been referred to as “professional liars” by CNN.
- MSN Money says, “Need a job reference? Hire a liar“
- The Denver Post says, “Retired private detective runs professional deception business” – Liar-for-hire Tim Green will tell anyone anything — for a fee.
Paladin Deception Services offers:
“…to assist you in obtaining the fictitious reference, the little white lie, or the alibi that you need. Our agency can provide you with either male or female testimonials over the phone in the local area code that you require. We’re confidential, professional, innovative, and affordable. Most importantly, we keep it legal. Get the verification that you need.”
Is lying illegal? This is a troubling dilemma for some, but the above mentioned business will not go around the law to provide services, And yes, there’s a caveat – you MAY get fired from your job if caught lying. Is it really worth looking over your shoulder to keep up the façade? Can you remember and keep track of your lies/stories?
Paladin isn’t the only disinformation service out there. CareerExcuse.com, The Reference Store and Fake Your Job offer to span the gaps in employment, and cover your hide to smooth out any resume wrinkles that might be a red flag.
I know the job market is tight, and businesses are failing…but many businesses are starting, too. I’m out in the job market looking myself, but I wouldn’t lie or deceive to get my next job. Karma is a you-know-what, and I don’t need any hellhounds on my trail!
50 Jobs over $50,000 – Without a Degree (Part 1) | Mr. Money Mustache
50 Jobs over $50,000 – Without a Degree (Part 1) | Mr. Money Mustache.
GREAT IDEAS for your next career if you don’t have a college degree!!
Cousin Belle’s Top Posts And Pages – Feb 24th, 2014
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McDonald’s and Taco Bell rethink breakfast – Feb. 24, 2014
Photo: Getty Images, embedded through WordPress
McDonald’s and Taco Bell rethink breakfast – Feb. 24, 2014
NOT that I’m a huge fan of McDonald’s, but my son used to work there, and it really is a large part of the fabric that makes ‘Murica…many childhood memories.
My son and I discussed the potential for McDonald’s to extend their breakfast hours just a few days ago, so it’s interesting that this news is exactly what we were thinking. We’ve both been restaurant cashiers, drive-through attendants, counter servers, waitstaff, and I’ve been a manager, so we often try to theoretically ‘fix’ places where we dine. We would only hope that any fast food chain these days offer better alternatives to all the chemicals they currently use, most needlessly, and give back to the world something healthier.
So please, for God’s sake, McDonald’s – please correct whatever is in McChickens that makes me sick, will ya…??
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