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- Sony Describes Losing Customer Data as "Great", "Pleasantly" Surprising Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:10PMSony also says it discovered hackers attack everybody and that it didn't do anything to deserve hacks
- Tech Valley Webs has designs on websites Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:10AMJim Letzelter set out to design a website for his business – and ended up with a second business, Tech Valley Webs, located on Springhurst Drive in East Greenbush. He grew up in the town and went to EGCSD schools, graduating from Columbia High in 1986. He attended Clarkson University, graduating with a BS in electrical engineering, and then got an MBA from the University at Albany. His wife ...
- What to do with a degree in film studies Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:06AMThe film industry is notoriously competitive, but graduates will have developed a highly transferable range of skills You don't need a film studies degree to be the next Alfred Hitchcock (pictured) or Quentin Tarantino, but it could put you on the right path. Film studies degrees offer the chance to gain hands-on experience of film-making and also touch on topics such as film history, theory and ...
- CareerBuilder Launches First-of-its-Kind Mobile Employer Application for iPhone Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:30AMMobile is more pervasive today than ever, changing the way companies communicate and recruit new talent. Â Building on its suite of mobile solutions, CareerBuilder is the first to market with a free iPhone application for employers, which gives employers access to job candidates anywhere, at any time directly from their mobile device. Â The application, called CareerBuilder for Employers, is ...
- Turning a passion into a profession Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:36AMFor years, job seekers have been advised to "do what you love and the money will follow." But while following your passion may feed the soul, can it really put food on the table?
- Verifying online information and finding sources, one-day course, London W1, Thursday 11 August, 2011. Tutor: Paul ... Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:06AMJournalists are having to respond quickly to information from online sources - and to see information online. But how do you avoid being hoaxed? And how can you find trustworthy information? Being able to verify online information is a skill that can set you apart in a competitive job market.
- Online recruitment ‘on the rise’ Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:43AMOnline recruitment is increasing, especially in engineering firms, but many new jobs are part-time, according to research.
- Backpackers 'wing it' on a bigger budget Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:35AMFlashpacking is a trend among travellers who share the backpacking ethos. Someone, usually in their mid-20s to early 30s, who travels like a backpacker but has more disposal income; also uses electronics on the road; expects better accommodation; seeks to explore the world but not give up comforts. Flashpacking is backpacking for the 21st century.
- CTV news reporter quits plum post Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:17PMCTV News Quebec City bureau chief Kai Nagata cites his disillusionment with television news reporting.
- Tribune Digital to Host Innovative Virtual Career Fair on July 20 Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:14PMProviding a new, highly engaging way for jobseekers to connect with top employers, Tribune Digital announces its first-ever virtual career fair, to be held simultaneously in eight major markets across the US.
- Hot At Sphinn: Value Of SEO Ranking Reports, Bounce Rate In AdWords & More Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:28PMThe discussion was heavy last week on our sister site, Sphinn, with three stories in particular leading to a lot of conversation. No story generated more comments than our “Discussion of the Week,” which currently has 30 comments and is still going strong.
- The All Star Game is Here (Yawn) Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:18PMFans enjoy the buzz leading up to All Star week, but they don't watch the game anymore.
- Pearson TalentLens Grows ThinkWatson.com With Powerful Resources for Developing 21st Century Thinking Skills Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:14AMOne-Stop Shop for Building Critical Thinking Skills Now Features Blogs, Online Courses and Think-O-Meter iPhone App (PRWeb July 11, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8630285.htm
- Website attacks fuel need for security Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 7:39AMLOS ANGELES—The cybersecurity industry is on Defcon 1 high alert. The recent rash of attacks on dozens of websites, including those of the CIA, the FBI and even PBS, is roiling the security industry and increasing demand for cyberdefense experts.
- Inclusive Experience Ltd Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 6:02AMInclusive Experience Ltd was set-up by Lucy Dodd to enable organisations to address and improve the user experience of their web and mobile products for disabled, deaf and elderly users.
- Mitt grabs praise Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 2:12AMBrian Gordon has tried many gloves in his baseball career.
- Skilled German Muslims held back by stereotypes Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 2:10AMThey are ambitious, well-educated and jobless. In Germany, a rising number of skilled Muslims are complaining of discrimination. Especially women wearing a headscarf feel excluded from the job market.
- Top tech industry news stories of 2011 - so far Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 5:39PMApple, AT& T, Microsoft, Google and others are givens for being among the top newsmakers of 2011. Others will no doubt surprise us as we go along.
- Business Spotlight: Laptops Only Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:57PMServices offered: Laptop computer repair, service and consulting
- Sequilab Launches Free Bioinformatics Portal to Link Sequence Analysis, Social Networking Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:14PMA bioinformatics startup is giving users a free taste of its wares in hopes of eventually realizing commercial success.
- The long goodbye Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:04PMAs the final mission of the space shuttle programme approaches, we will feature here the very best articles, audio and video marking this historic occasion Please email links for inclusion to science@guardian.co.uk , tweet @GuardianScience , or share your thoughts in the comments field below. Newest updates will be added to the top of the blog 7.24pm: Update from Alok ...
- Space shuttle: The long goodbye Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:04PMAs the final mission of the space shuttle programme approaches, we will feature here the very best articles, audio and video marking this historic occasion Please email links for inclusion to science@guardian.co.uk , tweet @GuardianScience , or share your thoughts in the comments field below. Newest updates will be added to the top of the blog 8.58am: Alok Jha on his ...
- Business leaders reflect upon salaries, benefits Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:03PMWhile salaries and benefits are certainly important factors in attracting and retaining talented employees, the workplace environment and culture are crucial.
- Latinos in Social Media LATISM Unveils Its New Bilingual Blog and Free Social Buttons Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 5:58PMContact info: Elianne Ramos Vice-Chair, Communications and PReliannelatism.org646-932-7752WASHINGTON, D.C. July 6, 2011 Today, Latinos in Social Media LATISM extends its commitment to reach out to the largest and fastest growing minority group in the country the nations 50.5 million Latinos to provide better and more accurate information on the issues that matter to our...
- Your Office Coach: Small steps can put unhappy worker on better path Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 3:42PMTo turn things around, you must either engage in some do-it-yourself rehabilitation or seek out professional help
- WorkplaceDiversity.com Praises National Urban League's Vision to Put Urban America Back to Work Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 2:51PMWorkplaceDiversity.com, the leading source and job board for diversity talent, reaffirmed today its ongoing support and accolades for the National Urban League's overall vision to put urban America back to work.
- EducationDynamics Appoints New CEO and Executive Chairman Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 2:03PMChange in Senior Executive Team Positions Company for Continued Leadership in Marketing and Enrollment Management for Higher Education Industry
- EducationDynamics Appoints Tom Anderson CEO Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 1:58PMChange in Senior Executive Team Positions Company for Continued Leadership in Marketing and Enrollme...
- National Caylee Anthony campaign wants you to sign up Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 9:53AMA nationwide Caylee Anthony campaign wants you to join in, plus online reaction to the Casey Anthony murder verdict hits staggering numbers.
- A Digital Time Capsule Will Archive the Websites 21st Century Students Find Relevant Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 9:18AMHow will future generations know what websites 21st century students accessed and considered critical to their lives and learning experiences? It turns out the archeologist of tomorrow won't be digging up a time capsule from someone's backyard. Thanks to the K12 Web Archiving Program , a three-year-old partnership between the Internet Archive and the Library of Congress, students at 14 schools ...
- Sports Briefs Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 1:28AMGolf
- Sports Briefs: July 6 Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 1:28AMHere's a broad look at what is going on in the world of sports:
- Carbon emissions can be eliminated by 2050 Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 1:02AMThis hypothesis was put forth in a dissertation study by Hassan Al Farra, a recent Master’s of Science (MSc) graduate from the British University in Dubai British University in Dubai ( BUiD BUiD ). He does believe, however, a deadline beyond 2050 to actually be more realistic.
- Hot At Sphinn: Google’s Chances For Social Success, SEO ‘Junk’ On The Web & More Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 1:37PMThere was quite a variety of content making the rounds last week on our sister site, Sphinn, and this week’s recap reflects that. Hot on the heels of the launch of Google+ , our “Discussion of the Week” asked a simple question: Can Google Succeed at Social Networking?
- MARC Green Workforce Study and Green Jobs Portal Marry Research With Real-Time Technology to Support Green Economy Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 8:06AMPortal is the First Multi-State Labor Exchange with Geographic Interface in US History
- Pro-drilling group develops middle school curriculum Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:01PMA jobs curriculum funded by the Marcellus shale industry could be in Western Pennsylvania middle schools as early as fall.
- Attacks on websites spark demand for cyber-security experts Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 7:14PMThe business of protecting computers and servers from intruders has been growing nearly 10% a year since 2006, but security industry officials say 2011 may be the busiest year yet. The cyber-security industry is on Defcon 1 high alert.
- Email, social marketing and the art of storytelling Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 3:42AMEmail, Social Marketing and the Art of Storytelling is a guide for navigating the transition from yesterday’s approaches to branding—where companies crafted brand messages and broadcasted them to the world—to new approaches for the age of email and social media, where branding has become an interactive co-creation with a user community.
- Deserve a raise? Try out a 1-2 punch Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 3:39AMQI deserve a raise. What could I say? - E.F.
- Small steps can put unhappy worker on a much better path Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 3:22AMQ. My life at work has become unbearable. Two years ago, my immediate boss, with whom I had a great relationship, was forced to resign. Shortly thereafter, I had a serious conflict with a female colleague who was extremely close to our department vice president. After that incident, my career went downhill, although I had received high performance ratings and a promotion.
- Ex-professor sues ODU claiming harassment Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 11:09PMNORFOLK A former Old Dominion University professor is suing the university, alleging that a senior faculty member made unwanted sexual advances and, after she complained, was instrumental in ending her career there. ODU denies the allegations.
- Dirty tricks campaign targets Anwar too Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 9:42AMOpposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is being targeted by the same malicious on-line bloggers who have sought to defame former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown and former US Ambassador John Malott. Research by Sarawak Report has identified clear evidence that the same team of paid writers have been working on a sustained campaign of deliberate vilification of Anwar, in an attempt to destroy his image ...
- Take control of emotions to get career in gear Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 5:01AMQ: My life at work has become unbearable. Two years ago, my immediate boss, with whom I had a great relationship, was forced to resign. Shortly thereafter, I had a serious conflict with a female colleague who was extremely close to our department vice president. After that incident, my career went downhill, although I previously had received high performance ratings and a promotion.
- Giselle Gyalzen and Rare Device's 'lovely things' Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 2:20AMFor Giselle Gyalzen, becoming the proprietor of a San Francisco design and gift boutique/gallery started rather simply, with her admiration for a painting hanging in a friend's house. An evening of visiting the websites...
- Politics live blog - Monday 27 June 2011 Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 12:17AMRolling coverage of all the day's political developments as they happen 8.51am: Defence and China are the key issues on the agenda this morning. David Cameron has talks with Wen Jiabao, the Chinese premier, and the two men are hosting a joint press conference. And Liam Fox is announcing a major shake-up of the Ministry of Defence. Fox has already given a series of interviews this morning and I ...
- Brant James: NASCAR briefs teams, media on future strategy Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 9:39AMDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR unveiled to drivers and team owners this week the results of a lengthy study designed to provide a blueprint for increasing the size and composition of its fan base for the next 15 years.
- Local man offers seminar on using tech to find a job Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 4:40AMMichael Yublosky of Buffalo Grove is hoping to open your eyes to social media and how it can help you find a job.
- 68% of working women say they are treated equal to men Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 1:34AMDubai As many as 68 per cent of women in the Middle East and North Africa feel that they are treated equally to men at work, a report claims.
- Sydney academics dedicated to the student experience Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 10:21PMSeven University of Sydney academics have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to teaching and learning with Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) Citations.
- 4 Green Education Conversation Starters Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 4:07PMRISMEDIA, June 28, 2011—Do you know people with college-bound kids? If so, then you know that one obsession revolves around the higher education process. ACT scores, their kids’ chance of getting into their first-choice school, and the grand college tour…