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Nechiele Whittington Wow! I've been away for a while. Brazen is looking quite good!

33 weeks ago

Vincent Are there any fans of the BBC-A show "Being Human" here? I liken it to Buffy the Vampire Slayer with grown ups who all sound like Giles. It's been one of my favorite vampire/supernatural type shows since Buffy. I've tried "True Blood" but it lacks the wit and humor.

93 weeks ago from Television (Couch Potatoes)

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Vincent: Hi Nechiele - I saw the official US premiere of Sherlock at this year's NY Comic Con. You are right. It is an awesome show. Eager to see more.
83 weeks ago

Nechiele Whittington: Hey Vincent,
Glad you liked it! I believe the first three were set as mini-series, but the BBC will be doing season (series?) 2 of the show after ...MoreHey Vincent,
Glad you liked it! I believe the first three were set as mini-series, but the BBC will be doing season (series?) 2 of the show after all. Don't know when it starts though, but I'm really excited about it!
82 weeks ago

Nechiele Whittington Does anyone have any recommendations for a good realtor/real estate agent in the Buffalo area? I'm relocating for a new position and am looking for a decent rental that won't cost an arm and a leg, will allow pets (two cats) and where I won't get gacked in the parking lot for props after dark. Looking to move in by the week of November 8, 2010 (I know, not a lot of time). Thanks!

83 weeks ago

Nechiele Whittington Huh...interesting. Looks like I may be shuffling off to Buffalo in the near future! Any suggestions on good places to live, eat and be merry?

85 weeks ago

Jason H. Parker: Hey, crazy, what ended up happening?
85 weeks ago

Nechiele Whittington: Hey Jason, Sent you an e-mail with the details. It really was crazy how it all just fell into place!
85 weeks ago

TOP IDEA: Teri Guill Preparing for those tough questions that employers ask in interviews is important. But it's just as crucial to know what questions to ASK in an interview. What are the best, worst, or most interesting questions you've asked a potential employer?

96 weeks ago from Professional Development, Advertising Professionals, Online Media Jobs, Career Rocketeer and JobSTART 101 3 more

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Rick Jones: my best one is "what is the culture like here? I know what i can see, but id like to hear it from someone that works here on a day to day basis". ...Moremy best one is "what is the culture like here? I know what i can see, but id like to hear it from someone that works here on a day to day basis". Gets them every time.

-Rick
86 weeks ago

Robin Mills: I like asking the interviewer about themselves - how they got to where they were at that company and before hand. I also like asking them what ...MoreI like asking the interviewer about themselves - how they got to where they were at that company and before hand. I also like asking them what they expect from me 6 months down the line and a year down the line, It gives me an opportunity to know whether I will be thrown into the lions den or whether I will have time to acclimate into the position.
86 weeks ago

Nechiele Whittington I can't offer a cerebral book review since I've filled my head with fluff (as a calming mechanism). I just finished John Saul's "House of Reckoning". It started out really good and then, somewhere in the middle...BLAMMO! It got a little lost. I usually really dig Saul's work. This one, I'm giving 3 out of 5 stars though. The potential was there, it just kind of fizzled out a bit...

92 weeks ago from Book Shelf

Danielle Albright: I've only read a few of John Saul's books but often times I would be extremely interested for the first half and then I'd get too bogged down into ...MoreI've only read a few of John Saul's books but often times I would be extremely interested for the first half and then I'd get too bogged down into all the details of the story that I would just get tired of the story! Nonetheless I had to read to the end (somewhat compulsively) but wasn't nearly as impressed at the start!
92 weeks ago

Nechiele Whittington Oh drat! How could I forget the season premiers of "Psych" and "White Collar" on USA this week?

97 weeks ago from Television (Couch Potatoes)

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Nechiele Whittington: Hey Vincent,

This season's Psych is starting to shape up better. The chemistry between the cast is still awesome. I like that they haven't ...MoreHey Vincent,

This season's Psych is starting to shape up better. The chemistry between the cast is still awesome. I like that they haven't tried to change Lassiter too much and it looks like they're veering away from the whole Shawn/Juliette weird love thing.

Are you also a fan of White Collar, Burn Notice, Royal Pains and Covert Affairs? I've also found myself drawn to the TNT show Memphis Beat.
93 weeks ago

Vincent: What I like about Lassiter is that there are moments when it seems like he's changing and then he snaps right back. I think they've done a good ...MoreWhat I like about Lassiter is that there are moments when it seems like he's changing and then he snaps right back. I think they've done a good job with developing the characters.

White Collar is one of those shows I really enjoy when I watch but haven't made an active effort to follow. It's a little off from the shows you mentioned but have you seen Haven? It's on the SyFy channel... sort of a supernatural detective story.
93 weeks ago

Ty Unglebower Last night, 650 voters in the city in which I live (pop. 8,000 or so) elected a 21 year old college student that still lives with his mother to the city council. Many who have written about him say he is very "nice and well spoken" and that he does volunteer work. Others say he can't possibly have enough life experience for this job. But what do you think? In general, can any 21 year college student really have enough life knowledge to be good on a city council?

94 weeks ago from Washington D.C., Baltimore Brazen, Creating a Life You Love, Entry-Level Young Professionals and Helicopter Parents 3 more

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Nechiele Whittington: Hey Ty. I certainly think that he could offer a whole new/fresh perspective to the city council. He's not tied into the general mode of thinking ...MoreHey Ty. I certainly think that he could offer a whole new/fresh perspective to the city council. He's not tied into the general mode of thinking that's prevailed there until now. He's got the added bonus of being an 'empty vessel' so to speak; the new concepts, theories and ideas he's studied, he can see innovative ways to implement them. Besides, the age shouldn't be the only thing he's judged on. Some young people I know have more life experience than people twice their age. If he's impressive enough for people to actively vote him into public office, he must have something to offer that the voters feel they need.
94 weeks ago

Jamie Nacht Farrell: I think it would depend on the person and his experiences. That said, I think it's great that you have the view of a 21 yr old on your city ...MoreI think it would depend on the person and his experiences. That said, I think it's great that you have the view of a 21 yr old on your city counsel. One of my "boys" from home was elected at 25 and is now mayor at 29.
94 weeks ago

Nechiele Whittington I'm an admin professional looking to enter fully into the IT field (especially in the support and/or forensics arenas). I currently live close to Cleveland, OH but am actively looking to self-relocate to another area (the highest desired locales are the DC/VA/MD metro area, CA or WA). Unfortunately, I can't do that until I have a viable job opportunity in one of the selected areas. Is there anyone looking for an admin/IT support person with a quirky sense of humor and a desire to work hard?

97 weeks ago from We're Hiring

Cameron Plommer Wow, there is nothing like the feeling of not being offered a job. It just knock all the confidence out of you, even when experience was the only reason you didn't get the job. Sorry, just had to rant for a minute.

97 weeks ago from Career Changers and Entry-Level Young Professionals

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Bryon Ownby: Let it out!! or the next employer will pick up on this! @Lindsey has a great point, think back on this 3 months from now, you may realize it was ...MoreLet it out!! or the next employer will pick up on this! @Lindsey has a great point, think back on this 3 months from now, you may realize it was not exactly as initially thought! Keep your head up...you have a lot to offer an employer...best of luck finding the right one!!
97 weeks ago

James Crawford: As much as I hate to say it, getting a job is like dating. Your potential "lover" denied you, but you're actually better off than if you'd gotten ...MoreAs much as I hate to say it, getting a job is like dating. Your potential "lover" denied you, but you're actually better off than if you'd gotten together only to have a dramatic break up later. I'm confident that you'll find the right match for you.
97 weeks ago

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97 weeks ago

doscareers Our recruitment advertising agency of record, JWT Inside, is recruiting participants, located in the DC metro area, for a website usability test. If you're interested, please take the survey to be considered: http://bit.ly/cklojI.

110 weeks ago

Nechiele Whittington: Is DOS still looking for study participants and if so, is the search still restricted to the DC area? I'm working on relocating to the DC/VA/MD ...MoreIs DOS still looking for study participants and if so, is the search still restricted to the DC area? I'm working on relocating to the DC/VA/MD area and am currently researching employment opportunities available in that region.
97 weeks ago

Ty Unglebower I have decided that that reading an entire bad novel that you thought would be good is like finally getting kissed on the mouth by someone about 2 weeks AFTER your crush on her ended. You think you should still be able to pull some joy out of it, but really you just end up feeling drained, disappointed, a little bit sad and just the slightest bit sick. I just finished "The Geographer's Library" and I feel like I had a bad fling with the wrong person...eeeh.

97 weeks ago from Book Shelf

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Ty Unglebower: @Jamie- Ha. I would need more context to the situation before I could answer that one.
97 weeks ago

Elizabeth Marling: I am a big advocate of not finishing books. It is a last resort, however. When a book is at, say, alert level orange, I think it's perfectly ...MoreI am a big advocate of not finishing books. It is a last resort, however. When a book is at, say, alert level orange, I think it's perfectly fair to flip ahead and see if the book is going anywhere. If that fails to fix the situation, that's alert level red, and I hope it's a paperback because I am throwing it away.
97 weeks ago

Nechiele Whittington So, who's following "The IT Crowd" in its fourth season on BBC TV? My husband introduced me to it and I must say, I can't get enough of the thing! Friends that watch it often compare me to Moss on my good days...I'm not sure if this is good or bad. Especially since I can usually be heard muttering Roy's punchline "Hallo, IT. Have you tried turning it off and on again?!" to myself as I run through my day. So, any other "The IT Crowd" fans here?

97 weeks ago from Television (Couch Potatoes)

Todd Bertschi: Ooo ooo! Me! Me! I'm so Roy!
97 weeks ago

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97 weeks ago

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97 weeks ago

Jessica Bahr I just purchased a Nook, does anyone else use an e-Reader? What do you think of them?

100 weeks ago from Book Shelf

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Nechiele Whittington: My husband bought a Nook for me as a 'congrats on your 4.0' present and I have to say that I absolutely love the thing! I've uploaded oodles of ...MoreMy husband bought a Nook for me as a 'congrats on your 4.0' present and I have to say that I absolutely love the thing! I've uploaded oodles of .pdf versions of books plus the stuff I order through B&N.com and I've expanded the memory to 16mg (I think that's how much is there). I love being able to brag about carrying around over 100+ books at any given time; I've turned several people onto the Nook (and e-readers in general). It's a pretty spiffy thing to have.
98 weeks ago

JRandom42: My thoughts:

I got an Astak E-Book reader for the following reasons:

1) Battery life can be measured in weeks, as opposed to hours for the ...MoreMy thoughts:

I got an Astak E-Book reader for the following reasons:

1) Battery life can be measured in weeks, as opposed to hours for the iPad

2) Integrated SD card reader, unlike the iPad and the Kindle

4) 16 Gb SD card capacity, as opposed to none for the iPad or the Kindle

5) Can read CHM format (which comprises half my ebook collection) as opposed to the iPad and Kindle that can't.

6) $199.95 as opposed to $259 for a Kindle DX and $499 for the iPad.

7) Weighs 210 grams as opposed to 680 grams for the iPad Wi-Fi and 540 grams for the Kindle DX.

In the end, I want something to read ebooks. I don't need Wi-Fi, 3G, a digital camera, an MP3 or movie player, or other applications that are running on a moble phone OS.

http://www.theezreader.com/

You can buy them from NewEgg.Com

98 weeks ago

Jason H. Parker I am is looking for #QA #Testers--#job start date would be late July/early Aug (neg). Are you a good fit? Do you know someone who might be? Email jason.parker at clovisgroup.com

100 weeks ago from Tech Gurus and User Experience

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Jason H. Parker: Positions would be in the 270 corridor of the DC Metro Area.
99 weeks ago

Nechiele Whittington: Jason, I'd love to hear more about the opportunities you're posting! I've been looking to relocate to the DC/VA/MD metro area for some time now, ...MoreJason, I'd love to hear more about the opportunities you're posting! I've been looking to relocate to the DC/VA/MD metro area for some time now, but I don't want to move without having any opportunities open.
98 weeks ago

Carlita Pitts Resume advice. I was speaking with a friend regarding long distance job hunting and she said that she received job offers in NYC (moving to NYC from Florida) by completely removing her home address and adding her website & social media pages. She also used a google phone number with an NYC area code and used that as the contact number on her resume. I am thinking of using this strategy to relocate instead of using a friends' address. What would be the pros and cons of using this strategy?

98 weeks ago from Washington D.C.

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Vickie Elmer: As long as you don't lie about your current situation or location, this strategy makes sense. I'd also suggest joining a few local chapters of ...MoreAs long as you don't lie about your current situation or location, this strategy makes sense. I'd also suggest joining a few local chapters of professional organizations in the area targeted and including those on your resume.
98 weeks ago

Nechiele Whittington: I'm trying to do the same thing. An additional problem I face is when I *do* get calls for interviews, the second they hear that I need to travel ...MoreI'm trying to do the same thing. An additional problem I face is when I *do* get calls for interviews, the second they hear that I need to travel to get there, the reception cools considerably. I've stated that I'll cover all relo costs and since I'm working part time, my current employer is more than flexible with notice requirements, yet I'm still stuck in Cleveland, OH. I'm open to advice too!
98 weeks ago