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Chronicles of Charanthe
When her dreams are smashed by an assignment which would leave her trapped in a job far beneath her abilities, Eleanor has nowhere to turn. The Imperial system prides itself on perfection, leaving no space for complaints. In desperation she rejects her assignment and the quality of life she would have been guaranteed - then, suddenly free for the first time in her life, finds her imagination captured by legends which tell of a secret society of elite assassins.
Rebellion is the first Chronicles of Charanthe novel. The sequel Revolution was published in November 2011, and the final book of the series, Reformation, is on the way.
Free samples of both Rebellion and Revolution are available from Amazon Kindle.
|Rebellion for Kindle, Nook, Sony, Kobo, Diesel and more formats
|Revolution for Kindle, Nook, Kobo and more formats
|Reformation is still in draft.
Cross-media promise: I don't believe in DRM, I recognise that formats will change in popularity over the years, and I don't think you should have to pay more than once if you want to read my novels in more than one format. If you buy any version, I'll happily supply any available digital format of the same novel for free, now or in the future (so keep your proof-of-purchase).


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The Romantic & Idol Season 3
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T-ARA N4 Eunjung , Hyomin , Jiyeon & Areum Also 2PM's Taecyeon & Junho And Lastly INFINITE's Woohyun & Myungsoo a.k.a L
The Romantic And Idol ( Season 3 )
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(#-_-) *** Note Previous Page (ish):// There Will Be A Season 3 Of The Romantic & Idol , " Rumor Say To Be The First Time A Whole Group Goes On This Show , Leaving No Other Guess Then T-Ara N4 "
Just Not So Long Ago CCM Confirmed , So Who Is The Next 4 Male Idols ?
Stay Tune For My Next Artcicles *** (#-_-)
More idols have been confirmed for tvN's upcoming 'love variety' show 'The Romantic & Idol (Season 3 ) '!
It was previously confirmed that T-Ara N4 would be appearing on the show, and now tvN has announced the male idol are no other than 2PM's Taceyeon & Junho And INFINITE's Myungsoo aka L & Woohyun . So that is the idols who'll be featured in the new season of the reality series.
A representative from the show commented, "Just like the first and second 'The Romantic & Idol'3 , there was a lot of tension and strong emotions on set. All the [idols] appeared as your average 18s-24s-somethings and showed their sincere feelings."And For The First Time there will be 2 male members pairs from the same idol band . And lastly , it is the first time there will be MC's and it's BOOM , Lee Kikwang aka B2ST's Kikwang & Lee Minyoung aka Miss A's Min . So I hope you will stay tuned for more . Aja ! Aja ! Fighting ! ~
Cast ://
2PM's Lee Junho And Ok Taecyeon
INFINITE's Kim Myungsoo aka L & Nam Woohyun
With T-Ara N4 's Ham Eunjung , Park Hyomin , Park Jiyeon & Lee Areum
And Lastly Your 3 Lovely , Talented MC's .
Coming Soon .... by JennyGKV_2pm
A/N : So I Was More Likely Rewatching ' The Romantic And Idol 1 + 2 ' And I Was Inspired , Like " Lets Make One For My Bias Couples Since I Know It Won't Happen Anyway . " (#-_-) All I Need Is My Mind ^o^Well , I hope you will like it . Please give lots of support , Thank you .
So My Favorite Couple Were Jun K . & Hyejeong AND Minhyuk & Yewon
Season 1 Was Good & Cute But JB Made Me Pissed .
Season 2 Was Awesome But Sad & cruel .... G.Na & Eunyoung TT^TT
Warning 0.01% Reality
And 99.99% Imagination
On the other hand , While waiting feel free to watch this .

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Halifax County Supervisors $89.9M Budget
- Last Updated on 08:24 AM 06/23/10
- BY Paula I. Bryant
Halifax County Board of Supervisors approved a budget resolution Monday night officially adopting and appropriating the $89,904,676 county budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget calls for no increase in taxes and proposes a real estate tax rate of 43 cents per $100 value, personal property tax rate of $3.60 per $100 value and machinery and tools tax rate of $1.26 per $100 value.
In a related budget matter, supervisors adopted a resolution establishing personal property tax relief of 32 percent for personal use vehicles.
According to the resolution, qualifying vehicles valued at $100 to $20,000 will be eligible for 32 percent tax relief, and vehicles valued at over $20,000 will receive the tax relief on the first $20,000 of the vehicle's value.


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Anyway, I found one. You might have noticed that he posted a comment here two days ago, requesting a reprisal. I did it last night, just because. He practically melted.
Here is the recipe I settled on. I got the basics from an Allrecipes.com submission, but changed it up to fit my druthers.
I'm thinking of adding avocado next time, but this gets pretty deep as it is. Drain the salsa to keep the liquid from making everything soggy.
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (16-ounce) can vegetarian refried beans
1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1 (16-ounce) container reduced-fat sour cream
1 (16-ounce) jar salsa, drained of excess juice
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 bunch chopped green onions
1 (15-ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
1. In a medium bowl, blend the taco seasoning mix and refried beans.
2. Spread the cream cheese evenly over the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish
3. Top the cream cheese with refried beans mixture.
4. Top the beans with sour cream.
5. Top the sour cream with salsa.
6. Top the salsa with diced green pepper, green onions and black olives.
7. Top it all with the cheese.
8. Chill and serve with Fritos or Tostitos Scoops.


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Disclaimer: While Bangor Humane Society is a member of some of the following organizations for education and advocacy purposes, we do not receive direct funding from any of them. We recommend that you research any organization to determine if they meet your personal standards prior to offering contributions.
Here are some links to National organizations and associations dealing with animal welfare:
The American Humane Association (AHA) has been protecting children and animals since 1877
The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) is a professional organization of trainers who are committed to becoming better trainers through education
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is dedicated to alleviating the pain, fear and suffering of animals. It is the oldest humane organization in the Western Hemisphere
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) provides veterinary professionals, pet owners and animal lovers comprehensive information on Pet Care, Animal Health, Veterinary Medicine
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) promoting the protection of all animals (pets, wildlife, farm animals, marine mammals, and animals in research
Therapy Dogs International, Inc. (TDI) is a volunteer group organized to provide qualified handlers and their Therapy Dogs for visitations to institutions, facilities, and any other place where Therapy Dogs are needed.


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Afrezza was heralded as one of the most innovative diabetes products of the last decade. So, why hasn't MannKind set a firm launch date for the product?
Last week, the former FDA branch chief who originally approved LASIK machines asked FDA to reconsider its denial last month of his petition to ban these devices.
The company attributed part of the Eliquis boost to the BMS-Pfizer DTC and education efforts.


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By MARGIE NETZEL - email@example.com
Star Beacon
Geneva police officers were called to Geneva High School on Wednesday evening to provide security at the board of education meeting after several male members of the audience began yelling and moving aggressively toward board members during a heated discussion about the demolition of structures at Memorial Field.
The officers, who arrived at Geneva high School but did not enter the auditorium, were dispatched after board president David Foote called for order at least three times, ending the audience discussion with an impromptu explanation about the demolition at Memorial Field.
Demolition of the home side grandstand began at the field last week, more than a year after it was damaged. After days of work, the entire grandstand is now gone, and its recyclable materials scrapped as part of the demolition contract. The guest side of the bleachers and press box are also slated for removal.
Resident Sandra Menor said she mourns the loss of the field.
"I mourn the loss of the memories our future children will never have now that our beloved Memorial Field has been destroyed," she said.
Menor said she takes as much issue with the board members' behavior as she does with the demolition of the grandstand.
"You need to learn the fine art of listening when the community speaks," she told the board members. "We heard condescension, vanity, self-centered speeches and a total lack of regard for a close-knit community."
Resident Beth Carney said the field is a place of tradition and memories.
"At first, I was very hurt and I cried as I stood watching the home bleachers coming down, but then I got angry," she said. A few board members went through the Geneva school system and know and understand our traditions and don't care about them. From attending the board meetings, I've come to the conclusion that some don't want those traditions to continue."
Foote said the board was forced by finances to make an unpopular decision about the field, but did so in the interest of the students now enrolled in the district.
"Collectively, those decisions must be in the best interest of the students and district," he said over shouts from the audience. "We aren't the bad guys here. It was arson that made the grandstands unaffordable to repair. We have every intention to return Memorial Field to public use. The memories are still there. The plaques are all still there, but because of liability issues, we couldn't afford it. We are being highly responsible with taxpayer money by not spending money we don't have on an athletic field."
The meeting ended quietly, so quietly that the vote to re-hire Superintendent Mary Zappitelli went all but unnoticed by the audience. The vote, which retains Zappitelli as superintendent at a savings to the district as she collects both a local paycheck and a pension from the state, got one "nay" — from board member Jessecca Wilt. Board members, including Wilt, did not offer a discussion on the decision.


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Mobile retail capabilities lagging behind consumer expectations
|02 Jun 2011 11:36 BST
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The research points to an increasingly demanding consumer who wants a mobile shopping experience now without cost or security implications. Findings show that for mobile shopping to be successful, businesses need to be relevant, marketing permission based and personal data secure.
The study, carried out by the Customer Experience Foundation among 3,900 consumers and 1,600 professionals, also highlights that as businesses attempt to catch up with mobile shopping solutions there will be an increase in the complexity of network management with customers experiencing increased levels of service breakdown. Businesses will also need to ensure that they have robust data security procedures in place as the majority of consumers believe that security will worsen with the advent of new mobile technologies.
"All of the data indicates that more and more people will shop through their mobile phones more and more frequently of the next couple of years – I think that we are underestimating the appetite for these services," said Morris Pentel from the Customer Experience Foundation.
According to the research findings, despite 82 per cent of shoppers saying they want new mobile services, only 42 per cent of businesses say that they have a mobile strategy and 14 per cent of organisations state that they have no plans to put a strategy in place. Of those with or looking at a mobile strategy, 75 per cent are unsure of how to deal with the cross channel impacts in writing a business case for mobile. However, 82 per cent of businesses are working on mobile web sites and apps driven by marketers looking for new customers and all business respondents believe that mobile services will change the way that they do business.
Location-based marketing is met with a mixed response with the majority of consumers stating that they would like to receive promotional offers under the caveat that they are appropriate, sent when requested or only if personal data is not revealed. These concerns are echoed in attitudes to Near Field Communication (NFC) with the majority concerned about personal data. Nevertheless, the research highlights a growing appetite for NFC which businesses are failing to keep up with; businesses highlight concerns about a lack of handsets to deliver critical mass and concerns about compliance.
Despite the research highlighting a relatively mobile-savvy audience, less than a third of respondents have used QR codes, with 39 per cent of consumers having no knowledge of the technology.
Ross Caddy, the DMA's research manager, says:
"With almost half of consumers responding to mobile advertising going on to make some kind of purchase, it's vital that mobile marketing, and indeed mobile shopping, is integral to the business and marketing plans of every organisation. However, for mobile shopping to be truly successful, businesses need to build trust in the medium through accurate targeting of relevant offers and implementing comprehensive data security measures."
Comments Trevor Richer, marketing director, EMEA, Empirix:
"As organisations respond to consumer demand and begin implementing new services they will undoubtedly come up against increasingly complex networks and experience rising levels of service breakdowns. This is certainly something that consumers will not put up with and will simply increase churn levels, rather than reduce them. Without adequate testing and monitoring solutions, businesses will be unable to identify these potential problems or spot a glitch before it hits the end-user. While businesses need to work to meet consumer demand, it is also hugely important that businesses run end-to-end testing and 24/7 monitoring to ensure peace of mind when rolling out these new solutions."
About the Direct Marketing Association
The Direct Marketing Association (DMA) is Europe's largest and most influential professional body to serve the multi-billion pound direct marketing industry. Through its unique suite of services and programme of activities, the DMA promotes the business interests of its corporate members and drives the growth of the direct marketing industry as a whole.
The Association supports the professional and commercial development of its members through offering a range of business services, including: networking and knowledge-sharing events; cutting-edge industry studies and research; updates and analysis on the latest political and legal developments; business support tools; and specialised legal advice.
On a wider scale, the DMA UK works to maintain the industry's self-regulatory framework by developing industry standards of best professional practice; engaging with government and other policymakers on legislative matters that affect the industry; and producing industry standards that guide the sustainable development of direct marketing. The DMA also provides thought leadership for industry, and raises its profile through an active PR programme and ongoing community initiatives.
All of the DMA's activities are directed at engendering political, commercial and consumer faith in the value of direct marketing.
About Empirix
Empirix is a market leader of service quality assurance solutions for comprehensive customer experience management and end-to-end communication analysis of mobile broadband and IP-based communications systems. The company offers a complete suite of products and services designed to address the quality and interoperability challenges posed by the increased use of mobile broadband, LTE, converged voice and unified communications in both IT and Telecom Environments. The world's largest communication service providers and enterprises depend on Empirix's proactive and predictive correlation solutions to assure the quality of their business-critical communication networks, resulting in greatly improved customer loyalty. Empirix is privately held and headquartered in Bedford, MA. For further information, please visit www.empirix.com.
Hammer, Hammer Edge, Hammer xCentrix, IPXPlorer, and Hammer Test Engine are trademarks or registered trademarks of Empirix Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.


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News Release
Brennan Randolph will serve as president of Harrison College's Evansville campus in addition to serving as the president of the Terre Haute campus, a position he has held since 2010.
Randolph will be responsible for the overall operations of the Evansville and Terre Haute campuses, including development, planning, staffing and support in the areas of admissions, education, placement, financial aid and administration.
Randolph joined Harrison College in 1998, as a financial aid advisor. He has since held positions in accounting and academics at the college, including a six-year stint as the director of education.
Randolph holds an MBA with a specialization in accounting from Indiana Wesleyan University, a bachelor's degree in business administration from Northwood University, and associate's degrees in business administration and accounting from Harrison College.
A native of Vigo County, Randolph is currently active in the Terre Haute Rotary Club, co-chairs the Higher Education Group for the United Way, serves on the board of directors for the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce, serves on the Supervisory Committee for the Vigo County Federal Credit Union, supports 4-H through its children's activities, is active in his church, and is a graduate of Leadership Wabash Valley.


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Silk, pale rose wedding dress and bonnet – the ultimate bridal gown. Raf Simons proving that the art of haute couture can look as crisp and relevant for today's super-wealthy as it did in Christian Dior's heyday.
The Chanel set at the Grand Palais
There were many 'gardens' at couture this season (Dior, Valentino,) but Chanel's, well, it was a forest of Holm Oaks and Scots Pines and with a wooden amphitheatre to seat guests.
The statuesque Sigourney Weaver backstage.
Sorry, but it's only our favourite superheroine! Backstage at Dior couture! Smiling and joking with Raf – what could they have been talking about?
Twin Brides at Chanel.
Not one but two brides at Chanel. 'The child told the story!' Karl Lagerfeld cackled referring to the young boy, also dressed in white, who appeared with his 'mothers'.
Dreamiest Dress Award goes to Giambattista Valli
Look 42 said it all. Well, it said everything about Valli's dreams of how couture should be: excessive, beautiful, sensitively crafted. Simply a knock out.
Kristen McMenamy opened the Atelier Versace show.
Wowzas! Is the ice-haired model even more striking than she was in her supermodel 1990s heyday? We think so.


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Mark Coniglio will present an intensive, three-hour workshop focused on the integration of live performance and interactive media. Designed for expressly for artists who are not technologists, Coniglio will introduce the participants to the key features of his award winning software Isadora — a software tool that that allows performers or the public to interactively generate video, sound or light. Then, Coniglio will guide the participants through a series of experiments and exercises, where they will use Isadora to create simple performance scenarios that place performer and media in harmony and conflict, exploring the new meanings, contexts, and relationships that such combinations offer.
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Why You Can't Work For Google
Many new entrants to today's technology job market are obsessed with the handful of high-profile companies that set the trends in the industry, and the next generation of software engineers seem to think that the only companies worth working for are Google, Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, Yahoo, Twitter, and Amazon. Software development has become both a celebrity culture (where companies and their CEOs are the stars) and an oligarchy in the eyes of recent graduates and teens, who set their sights on employment with this small number of firms. Young developers in foreign countries appear to be particularly susceptible to this hyperfocus on a tiny segment of the hiring market. If you don't know how widespread this is, I'd suggest a visit to Reddit's CS Career Questions section to see what people are asking.
When Yahoo changed their remote work policy the web exploded in debate around the value of remote employees, and the more recent news around Google dismissing GPAs, test scores and answers to Fermi questions made many tech companies reconsider their hiring procedures. Not a day passes where a piece on one of these companies doesn't hit the front page of most major news sites. A cottage industry has erupted with authors and speakers providing guides for aspiring engineers to create résumés, land interviews and answer technical questions to get jobs specifically at these companies. The focus seems to be less about becoming skilled and more about being attractive to a specific subset of employers.
These companies are glamorized amongst budding engineers much like Ivy League and top-tier schools are with high school students, and the reason you probably won't work for Google is the same reason you probably didn't go to MIT. Because they are highly selective, and they simply can't hire everyone.
Of course some of you can and perhaps will work for Google and the other companies listed here, just as some of you may have attended top universities. But the majority of
you us won't – and that's OK. Follow your dreams, but be realistic about the outcome.
So here comes the good news! Beyond Google, Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo and Amazon, there are hundreds of awesome places to work that are highly regarded by engineers the world over, and most people outside the industry (and many inside) haven't heard of most of them. Experience with these shops, much like the above list, will get you noticed. Companies like Netflix, LinkedIn, Salesforce, eBay and GitHub are well-known but not typically mentioned in the same breath as the top celebrity firms, though they certainly could be. I'd venture that most college CS majors haven't even heard of 37signals or Typesafe, where smaller teams are doing work that is regularly recognized by the engineering community.
And again the bad news. You probably won't work for these companies either. For most of the world, these are still reach schools that employ relatively few. Although they may not be held by the general public in the same esteem as that list up top, they are incredibly selective, and most in the industry will view the difference between this group and the Googles as incredibly slim.
And now for some more good news. Beyond the lists of companies above are thousands of great places to work that I guarantee you have never heard of. These may consist of startups that fly under the radar or smaller specialized technology companies that serve a niche market. They could be the development groups for major banks or 25 year old mom and pop shops that have an established customer base and solid revenues. Game developers, ecommerce sites, consulting firms, robotics – the list goes on.
In almost every city, this group is the one that employs the overwhelming majority of engineers. This is where most of us will likely end up – a company that you will surely need to describe and explain to your parents and significant other.
In the city where I focus my business (Philadelphia) and run our Java Users' Group, we have some Googlers and I've known engineers who have worked for Amazon, Yahoo, and Apple. And I know many many others who either turned down offers or likely could have joined those companies, but chose instead to work somewhere else. Just as some students may reject the offer from the top-rated school to stay closer to home or to accept a more attractive scholarship package, many of the world's top engineers simply don't work for Google or Facebook, or anywhere else in the Valley for that matter.
Philadelphia is by no means Silicon Valley, yet there is a fairly robust startup scene and a large number of software shops that are doing valuable work. Over the past 15 years I've worked with hundreds of Philly companies to hire engineering talent, and 99% of these places would be unknown to the typical developer. I almost always have to describe my clients to potential candidates, as most of these shops have not built a reputation yet, and these are firms ranging from 20 to perhaps 20,000 employees. And the vast majority of them are great environments for technologists where developers work alongside at least a few top engineers that could (and some that did) pass the entrance requirements for the Googles and Facebooks of the world.
All the great engineers in the world aren't in the Valley, and they don't all work for Google. This fact is obvious to most, but fewer than I'd expected and hoped. If that is the goal, go after it. The rest of us will be here if it doesn't work out.
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Why You Didn't Get The Interview, Part II
In August 2012 I published a blog post Why You Didn't Get The Interview, which received a good bit of attention from readers and was republished a few times (most notably by Lifehacker). Of course one article could not list every possible explanation that an employer or recruiter might use to discard a résumé, so I decided to revisit the topic once again. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list, but rather an addendum to the previous post that may help explain a lack of response to your job search.
No submittal content - Online applications often consist of several fields and check boxes that don't always give job seekers an opportunity to express interest or differentiate themselves. However, when you send a résumé via email or are provided some space within an online application to craft a custom message, you are foolish not to take advantage. Simply sending a résumé without any supporting information about your experience or interest in the job comes across as lazy or aloof, and can give the appearance that a job seeker is simply blasting résumés indiscriminately (perhaps even in an automated fashion). SOLUTION: Tell the employer at least one or two things that drew your attention to the job and company.
Multiple applications to the same employer for vastly different roles – Sometimes I will open my inbox and find an email from a job seeker about one job that could possibly be a fit, and then find another four or five emails from the same applicant for other jobs that are not remotely connected to the candidate's experience. This applicant may have received some attention if he/she only sent the one semi-targeted application, but the additional blind stabs have too many negative implications. It typically signifies either a lack of self-awareness regarding qualifications, immaturity, or desperation. SOLUTION: Before submitting your résumé, check several of the company's listings to make sure that you are applying for the one or two jobs that best fit your experience and goals. If you have a strong desire to work for a specific employer, sending a targeted application to one or two listings is much more effective than spamming your résumé to all of their vacant slots.
Many small red flags – My original article last year referenced 14 fairly obvious reasons that job seekers are not interviewed, but often it's not that simple. Many times a résumé/application package will contain a handful of items that would not be a problem when considered individually, but when combined add up to a rejection. The recruiter or hiring manager will feel that too many special circumstances would have to occur that make the candidate's hire unlikely. Perhaps a candidate has a slightly elevated salary expectation, requires relocation assistance, is minimally qualified, and lacks any easily identifiable positive indicators of talent or ability that stand out from others. An applicant with only one of those characteristics would likely be considered, but the aggregate picture makes it too much of a longshot. SOLUTION: There is no real fix to this. You could always try to explain what could be perceived as a red flag. For example, if you are relocating to a specific area, make it clear why you are looking in that specific market to avoid being viewed as someone open to jobs worldwide. Displaying some level of interest or passion for the employer could also help overcome objections and get you a shot.
Personal reputation and your employer's reputation – It shouldn't surprise anyone that if you apply to firms where people either know you or are connected to those that do, a decision to interview will typically be based on how these contacts feel and talk about you. However, your employer's reputation may also come into play here as well. If a particular company has interviewed multiple former employees of your firm without much success, chances are they will not waste time interviewing another. As a recruiter, it is fairly common for companies to tell me "Unless they are outstanding I'm not overly interested in candidates from COMPANY, as we see many and have not had any luck." Your company's reputation is more likely to work in your favor if you are employed by a firm known for having talent, but it seems the trend to discriminate against employees of certain shops continues. I wrote about this a bit in a past post regarding discrimination by startups against workers from large enterprises. SOLUTION: Keep your personal reputation in mind when dealing with co-workers and particularly when leaving jobs. Minimize stints at employers that have a negative reputation in your market.
Inconsistency - This can be the result of discrepancies between a résumé and cover letter/application, between a résumé and LinkedIn profile, or just something fishy in the résumé itself. If you changed professions more often than Barbie (impressive list) or have travailed up the corporate ladder and come back down multiple times, your application will raise suspicions. Candidates that list titles progressing from CTO to CEO and then down to Junior Developer will be scrutinized. SOLUTION: There isn't anything you can do to change the past, but explanations could go a long way if you left an industry to pursue a passion. Make sure all of your online profiles match your résumé details before sending applications. Try to use job titles that reflected your actual duties if you worked for a small firm and had an inflated title. Even if you were CEO or CTO of your dorm room software company, it may not be helpful to list the job that way.
"Meh" – Your qualifications and history are virtually identical to the others in the stack of résumés received. You may have met what was listed on the job spec, but so did everybody else. This is of particular importance for jobs where it is expected that most applicants will have similar qualifications, such as entry-level positions for new graduates or jobs that list highly generic specifications. SOLUTION: There has to be something different about you that you can add to give some positive spin to your candidacy. Review the requirement again and try to find an area where your background exceeds the expectation, or a specific experience you have that others probably don't.
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How to (Partially) Control Your Technical Interview
Generally speaking, when you walk into an interview you are at the mercy of the interviewers. Although you may be given some general information regarding the interview format and probably have an idea about the questions or exercises you may encounter, there are endless possibilities on the topics you may be asked about over a two or three hour session.
As was stated before, any item on your résumé is fair game, so one way to potentially avoid queries on unfamiliar topics is to keep those words off your résumé. Regardless of what is or isn't on your résumé, it is quite likely that you will be asked questions pertaining to subjects that are not within your areas of expertise. Trying to fully eliminate the exposure of certain vulnerabilities is an exercise in futility, but there is one rather effective method to at least attempt to mitigate the risks.
There is an increasing trend in the technical hiring world for employers to request firm evidence of a candidate's abilities that go beyond what a traditional résumé includes. For programmers, this typically can be achieved through a code sample. Front-end designers and developers may be expected to show off some UI or website that they built, and architects may be asked to share documents. Mobile developers may hear this more than any other group, and are routinely asked "Do you have any apps available?" as part of the vetting process.
One way to partially control the content and direction of your interview is to provide interviewers a work sample that will presumably become a point of discussion. This will turn what could be a technical interrogation into a version of show and tell. Even if the exchange about your sample only takes fifteen minutes, that is fifteen minutes of the interview where you hopefully will shine, and it is fifteen minutes less time for the interviewers to delve into other topics that are probably less familiar.
To employ this tactic, be sure to make it known at some point early in the process that you have samples of your work for review by request. A GitHub link at the top of your résumé, a URL to download your mobile app, or a link to sites that you developed are much more graceful than large file attachments. You can choose to extend an invitation to view these projects as early as your résumé submission, and when scheduling the interview you can express your willingness to discuss the projects in more detail and offer to bring a laptop with samples.
Independently volunteering to show representations of what you have produced will give an employer the impression that you are both willing and able to demonstrate the quality of your work. That act makes the applicant appear more open and trustworthy than someone who hesitates when asked for some samples. Recruiters and hiring managers alike will welcome résumé submissions that are accompanied by additional supporting evidence of a candidate's abilities.
When you enter the interview, you can mention that you brought samples to show if the team is interested in seeing your work. This will typically be received quite positively and could lead to a deep dive into familiar territory.
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The Dangers of Book Learnin'
Today's software professional is under constant pressure to maintain a high skill level with an ever-changing palette of languages and tools, and the fear of potentially becoming somewhat irrelevant can be daunting. Those that do not keep up with industry trends and movements are at some risk of losing marketability, but even those that do closely follow tech news need to make choices on which skills to pursue (time permitting), which to ignore, and what methods to use in the pursuit.
The first instinct to learn something new would naturally be to find some good resources online and perhaps acquire a couple books. You can find presentation slides and videos, articles and blog posts, and even attend live meetups or conferences in addition to your reading. Over the years I have seen hundreds of engineers (accomplished and junior) that invest an extraordinary amount of time to reading about different languages and tools, many of which they may never even get to use professionally. Some even read with the goal of some certification, which they feel will demonstrate mastery of a new skill.
I have also come to know another group of technologists who are inclined to learning in a different manner. This group starts off with some amount of reading as well, which might be limited to the product documentation and a quick tutorial, and then immediately transition into a more hands-on approach. Once they have a basic understanding of a language or tool, they actually try to build something.
As a recruiter, I have had candidates do a quick study on a new language (used by the potential employer) and throw together some common interview coding problem or even a simple app in a GitHub repo. As a Java user group leader, I have had presenters build small apps to help familiarize themselves with a framework they will be describing to others, and then demo the app live. The offer to present could be "I think X looks pretty cool. I've read about it but haven't used it yet, but I'll build something and present on my experience with X. I can be ready in a month."
It appears that many technologists are very comfortable with the reading portion of learning, but focus there too long and never get around to creating something. This seems to be common for some college graduates, who obtain a wealth of classroom experience but very little time spent doing. Even if what you build is entirely useless to the world, your creation has value. Learning by doing is not a new concept, so the educational value is obvious. What other value is there?
Marketability and interview advantage
I was prompted to write this post about book learning when I was reviewing my recruiting placements for the past year. The developers I've helped into new jobs over the past year have (with few exceptions) had one thing in common – a portfolio of products and code. This was rarely the case ten or even five years go, but today it has become the norm. The Android and iOS developers I've placed had at least one app available for download. Web developers were able to demonstrate sites with accompanying code samples. Even the programmers who focused on back end had something to show in interviews.
The biggest example of the value of 'learning by doing' and a portfolio is probably exemplified by the mobile app space. It's hard to sell yourself as a mobile developer if you don't have any mobile app to show, and "Do you have an app?" is probably the first question mobile devs will be asked. Software developers in most other areas are usually not subject to or judged on this direct a question. Put simply, mobile developers know that in most cases having an available app makes you more marketable.
Programmers who work in more secure environments, such as those who build defense systems or financial software, often find it impossible to produce a work sample when seeking new employment. Without being able to show your past work and with no personal projects, these candidates are much more liable to be subjected to a language interrogation and the game show style of interviews that many job seekers dread. Marketability may be more tied to experience and somewhat arbitrary measurements of skill instead of demonstrable accomplishment for these candidates.
Interview advantage
Having a portfolio gives an interviewee a distinct advantage, in that the interviewee has at least some control over the topics that will arise. Walk into an interview empty-handed and the possibilities for question topics are endless, and chances are you won't have endless answers. If a candidate brings a work sample to an interview, it will almost certainly be included in the discussion, and one would hope that the code's author should fare better on questions regarding that sample than on questions on random topics. Even average developers should see performance improvement in interviews when the topic is their own code.
Read enough to get going, then build something. Don't worry about whether your something is going to change the world. Save what you build, and occasionally look back and improve upon it. Bring what you build to interviews, and practice talking about your creations.
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Indicators of Talent (and Heuristics) for Software Engineers
A recent Hacker News post by a man named Andrew was voted to the front page and received over 50 comments (as of my post). The post was called Ask HN: Would you hire me?, and Andrew specified that he was talking about a junior level position.
He provided the following details about himself:
- 28 years old with a Finance Degree from a non-Ivy league school
- Spent the last two years living overseas teaching English and learning to code
- Fairly well versed in html, css, javascript, and PHP
He also included links to his:
- GitHub – handful of repos, 7 months as a member, pretty active over the last quarter
- Stack Overflow profile – 521 reputation, top 37% this quarter, 16 badges
- Blog – Attractive UI, 7 overall posts (a few with some code), with the highlight being details of a Chrome extension he built and demonstrates in a video
Andrew received a fair amount of positive feedback, and not one single poster gave a 'you are not hirable' response. No CS degree, no professional experience, yet a highly technical audience were either mostly positive and at worst neutral on hiring (considering is more accurate) this potential applicant. Only a couple responders mentioned looking at the one project he listed, and none referenced the quality of his code samples on his blog or GitHub, so we might assume that no one even bothered to look at his code. Interesting.
Part of the explanation for the positive response is undoubtedly the makeup of the Hacker News crowd, which does not include a large contingent of HR reps from large companies who control a great deal of the hiring decisions. Place this resume and story on Monster or Dice, and I expect that Andrew would receive responses from less than a quarter of his viewers. Possibly less than a tenth.
I admit, if I were to see this candidate's resume (assuming it reflected the details he put on HN), I would absolutely want to speak to him. The clients I represent, which are mostly startup and early stage software companies, are more representative of the HN crowd (at least in terms of evaluating engineers) than most larger companies. And even if I did not have a great opportunity for him today, I would think that a few years down the road he will be someone that I'd want to represent.
What is it about this candidate with no experience and no highly relevant education that gets our attention? Of the details we have about Andrew, how many could have impacted my decision to speak to him?
When evaluating talent and the decision whether or not to interview a candidate for a software job, I must rely on several attributes that have historically been attached to quality talent that were successful in receiving job offers from my clients.
Let's break it down.
28 years old with a Finance Degree from a non-Ivy league school - Most readers, including myself, probably didn't give this any thought. His degree in finance should indicate some math background, and if he had listed his specific school that would have had an impact. Although most might be reluctant to mention it, the age demographic is probably a positive based on the industry, as he obviously has some life experience and maturity but will not fall prey to any old dog/new tricks bias.
Spent the last two years living overseas teaching English and learning to code – Teaching any subject to any students is valuable experience for almost any profession, and should indicate some level of communication skills. The international aspect adds a bit more interesting background than if he were teaching domestically. Some who chose to speak to Andrew may have been strongly influenced by the oversas aspect, as this could also show some willingness to face risk and change.
Fairly well versed in html, css, javascript, and PHP. Just getting started with Ruby - His claim of being 'well versed' is only a self-assessment, but that could be at least somewhat validated (or invalidated) by anyone taking a look at his blog's source or GitHub account. This at least indicates that he is learning technologies that will give him some marketability based on demand for these skills. We may question Andrew's choices if he were learning a less popular skill.
GitHub, Stack Overflow, and Blog - For those that make decisions about technical talent, the fact that Andrew has both a GitHub and Stack Overflow account is probably more of an indicator of possible talent than what is actually in the accounts. Most candidates in my experience don't have a GitHub/Bitbucket or SO account, but those who do have accounts are historically more successful with my clients than those who don't. The attractive blog and few technical posts are yet another indicator, showing some passion as well as the ability to articulate his ideas in writing.
What other details may have led to the decision of HN readers or people like me who would at least want to speak to Andrew?
He reads Hacker News – Even if he isn't a senior developer, he at least appears to have spent some time in one community where they frequent.
He comes across as modest and doesn't appear to feel entitled - You don't see anywhere in Andrew's post a reference to how awesome he is or how he is 'kicking CSS's ass on a daily basis'. His responses to feedback are very positive, grateful, and polite. The choice of 'well versed' over some other terms that may be linked to overconfidence was wise. Andrew also will not be accused of sounding entitled to a great dev job, and on the contrary he comes across as someone who knows he has to earn it. Perhaps that is a function of his lack of a CS degree, but either way he appears to be taking the right approach.
He's already creating product – Although he is only early on in his tech studies, Andrew has a product on the market that you can find in the Chrome Web Store that you can download. There are developers with 20 years of experience that haven't built any of their own tools or products yet, but this guy is two years in and has that mindset. Some may question how great (or even good) a product someone at this level of experience could build, but the desire to produce and distribute a tool is something that perhaps can't be taught.
Note: Other indicators I use regularly include:
- Past employers – Some companies frankly have a higher standard of hiring
- Technical hobbies – Arduino, build robots, or create things at home
- Speaking or writing – Presentations and publications are usually strong indicators
- Tool choice – What blogging platform or operating system you run at home
- User group and meetup – Shows interest and passion
Conclusion: Hiring managers and recruiters are making quick decisions to interview and consider candidates, and as demonstrated by this HN post it seems that there are several recognized indicators of possible talent. For job seekers, you may want to display links to your accounts prominently, and highlight details such as independent product development.
Of course, these indicators are not perfect. I, too, have a GitHub and Stack Overflow account and a blog that covers technology (and I even run one of the best Java Users' Groups in the world) – but I don't write code. Readers of HN should not hire me.
Discuss here or on Hacker News.
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A Guide To Lifelong Employability For Tech Pros
There seem to be a rash of "Am I Unemployable?" posts and comments lately on sites that I frequent, and after reading details the answer in my head is usually "Not quite, but sounds like you are getting there". In other words, someone will hire you for something, but many who assess themselves as unemployable are going to feel both underpaid and undervalued when they finally find work.
How does a technology professional go from being consistently and happily employed for a number of years, only to find himself/herself suddenly unemployable? Better yet, what are the key differences between someone who spends months on a job search and someone who can unexpectedly lose a job Friday and start a new one the following Monday?
How do certain people get job offers without having to even interview?
It isn't simply about skill, although that is obviously a factor. Even pros that are highly productive and well-regarded in some circles can encounter challenges in today's hiring environment. It's about creating relationships and developing your reputation/visibility.
In my experience, pros that are always in demand and rarely (if ever) unemployed seem to share certain sets of habits, and while some of the material below is Career 101 there are some that you probably never considered. As a longtime user group leader and recruiter of software engineers for the past 15 years, I see this first hand on a daily basis. Let's start with the habits that are the least obvious and progress to some that are more widely practiced.
Interview - How often do you interview when you are not actively looking for a job? For most the answer is never, and I'd encourage you to take at least a couple interviews a year. Going on the occasional interview can serve two purposes. First, they are a way to make new contacts and keep your name in the minds of potential employers, with the added benefit that these same interviewers may be working at new companies in a year or two. One interview could lead to an 'in' with four or five companies down the road. Second, it is the only way to keep interview skills sharp. Interview practice is best done live without a net, and failing the audition for a job you truly wanted is often attributed to rusty interview chops. Even a simple informational interview request (made by you) is an effective and creative way to make first contact with a potential employer.
Know when to leave your job – Without question, the group having the toughest time finding work are unemployed with say ten+ years at the same company, and a close second would be employed workers with that same ten year tenure. For anyone about to scream 'ageism' please hold that thought, as older technologists that have made smart moves do not typically have this issue. I would add that older engineers who possess the habits outlined here are the group being hired without interviews. There are always exceptions, but tech pros can stagnate quicker than those in other industries due to the speed of change in technology.
The definition of job hopping has morphed over the past fifteen years, and it is now understood that semi-regular movement is expected and accepted. Where other industries may interpret multiple employers as a symptom of disloyalty, in the software world a pattern of positive (moving to something better) job changes is often more indicative of a highly desirable candidate. Conversely, someone who has remained at a company for many years may be viewed by employers as loyal to a fault and potentially unambitious. If this person has solid skills, why has no company picked him/her up yet? Changing jobs before stagnating is critical to overall employability, and how quickly you stagnate will vary based primarily on your employer's choices, your own ability to recognize that stagnation is happening, and your desire to not let it happen.
Make 'future marketability' a primary criterion when choosing jobs or projects – Carefully consider how a new position will impact your ability to find work later in your career and use that as one of your key incentives when evaluating opportunities. Details about your roles and responsibilities as well as the company's technology choices and reputation in the industry are all potential factors. Does the company tend to use proprietary languages and frameworks that will not be useful later in your career? How will this look on my résumé? Many candidates today are choosing jobs or projects based on an opportunity to learn a new skill, and for this they are usually willing to sacrifice some other criteria.
Reach out to others in the community (not coworkers) – How many times have you sent an unsolicited email to someone in your field that you don't know? "Congrats on your new release, product looks great!" or "Saw that you open sourced, look forward to checking it out" as an email or a tweet is an effective way to create a positive impression with a person or organization. Twitter is great as a public acknowledgment tool, and the character limit can actually be advantageous (no babbling). If you stumble on an article about a local company doing something interesting, there is much to be gained by a 140 character pat on the back. This is essentially networking without the investment of time.
Lunch with others (again, not coworkers) – You have to eat lunch anyway, so how about inviting someone you don't know that well to lunch? Perhaps include a few people that share some common technology interest and turn it into a small roundtable discussion. Meeting with other tech pros outside an interview or meetup environment enables everyone to let their guard down, which leads to honest discussions about the experience of working at a company that you may consider in the future. It's also an opportunity to learn about what technologies and tools are being used by other local shops.
Public speaking – This is an effective way to get attention as an authority in a subject matter, even on a local level. Preparing a presentation can be time consuming, but generally a wise investment. Even speaking to a somewhat small group once a year can help build your reputation.
Attend a conference or group meeting – This isn't to be confused with going to every single meeting for every group in your area. Even getting to an event quarterly keeps you on the radar of others. Make an appearance just to show your face and say hi to a few people.
Reading and writing about technology – One could debate whether reading or writing has more value, but some combination of the two is likely the best formula. If you don't know what to read, follow some peers and a few respected pros from your field on Twitter, LinkedIn or Google+, and make a point to read at least a few hours a week. As for writing, even just making comments and discussing articles has some value, with perhaps more value (for job hunting purposes) in places like Stack Overflow or Hacker News where your comments are scored and can be quantified. Creating your own body of written work should improve your understanding of a topic, demonstrate your ability to articulate that topic, and heighten your standing within the community.
Build a personal code repo – Many in the industry balk at this due to the time required, but having some code portfolio seems to be on the rise as an expectation hiring firms have for many senior level candidates. If the code you wrote at work is not available for demonstration during interviews, working on a personal project is more critical.
At first glance, this list may appear overwhelming, and I'm certain some readers will point to time constraints and the fact that they are working 60 hour weeks already. Some of these recommendations take considerable time, but at least a few require very little commitment. Employ a few of these tactics and hopefully you will never suffer through a prolonged job search again.
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"I Dunno" – Recovering From a Botched Technical Interview Answer, Postmortem
A recent post on Stack Exchange's Workplace forum posed a rather unique question and perhaps raised a few more. The post asks if it is appropriate to follow-up with a correct response afterwards if you answered a technical interview question incorrectly (or responded with "I don't know"). As a recruiter of engineers, I've taken my share of calls from candidates upset about fumbling a tech question that they would have slam-dunked 99% of the time but froze in the moment, only to have the correct answer come to them while driving home from the interview. At the time of this writing, there are four answers listed and (in my opinion) at least a bit of poor advice for job seekers.
The posted question brings up a few topics for thought, which will also be detailed in (plug warning) my book. First, we will cover this specific scenario and the best way to 'recover', as well as what is wrong with the answers provided. Then we will dig a bit deeper into the "I don't know" problem and reveal the motivations behind technical interview questions and why a simple "I don't know" (which was recommended by one respondent) is almost never appropriate.
Recovery From A Botched Interview Question, Postmortem
The answer in the forum accepted as the best suggested that it was not recommended to send a correct response as it may make the candidate appear 'obsessive', and added that the answer could have been looked up after the fact. Two distinct points were made, and both were (IMO) not helpful.
If the candidate sends a note resembling "I just HAD to get this off my chest, I've been losing SOOO much sleep about that answer I messed up", then of course the obsessive label may be legitimately applied. However, if the correct answer is provided tactfully using some careful language, the result should be more indicative of tangible interest in the job than an obsession to be correct.
The mention that the candidate could have researched the answer afterwards is probably irrelevant unless the question was a complete softball that any industry professional must know. If the question was difficult or perhaps a complex programming exercise in an environment approximate to what the engineer would encounter in the real world, one would think that the test should be open book in order to simulate the office experience.
How To Make The Recovery
- Email the interviewer and lead with a standard thank you sentiment.
- If there were any legitimate mitigating circumstances that negatively affected your performance, it is relatively safe to mention them (with a slight risk that you are regarded as fragile or that life will impact your work).
- Write out the question as best you remember with a synopsis of the answer you provided.
- Provide the correct answer and dive a little deeper into your knowledge of the subject. Be careful not to go too deep (which could risk the obsessive tag mentioned earlier).
- Close by reiterating your interest in the position and your willingness to be tested again with either another interview or some exercise (programming task, white board exercise, etc.) that will allow you to demonstrate your ability.
If code is appropriate as part of the answer, write it and send it. Go slightly above and beyond in your answer if possible by pointing out some other relevant points during your explanation, such as any experiences during your career related to the question. Results will vary.
Plain "I Dunno" Answers
One of the participants in the thread added
"…'I don't know' is a safe answer as many places use negative marking for wrong answers."
Partial credit for that, but incomplete. A simple "I don't know" could possibly be indicated for a specific set of questions, but in general it is better to give a longer response to questions that you can't solve. What? Questions that will typically get the dunno answer usually fall into three categories.
- Questions you find difficult, but at least somewhat within the scope of something you could/should know.
- Questions regarding incredibly minute and trivial details that you could possibly know, but that most candidates probably would not answer on-the-spot.
- Questions about a subject that you have absolutely no exposure to and couldn't possibly be expected to know outright.
Motivations Behind The Three Types of Questions
Category 1 questions are fair and the only motivation is to discover what you know and what you don't. Nothing to see here, move along.
Category 2 questions are probably a mix of items that could conceivably fall into Category 1 or Category 3, depending on the level of the candidate being interviewed.
Category 3 questions along with some Category 2 crossovers are the ones that almost always have a hidden agenda, and it surprises me when I hear a candidate react surprised when being asked "How many gas stations are there in the US?".
Category 2 and 3 questions typically are asked for one or more of three reasons.
- To measure your brainpower and memory (mostly Category 2) – Some employers do expect their staff to have an abundance of knowledge readily available without using outside materials. With the vast amount of resources used by technologists today, most managers value this ability much less than in years past. In certain cases, the interviewer really does want to know if you can answer the question asked.
- To observe you under duress (both Category 2 and 3) – It can be difficult to simulate various scenarios that happen on a day-to-day basis inside of any particular company. By asking a difficult or even an impossible question, the employer can get some sense as to how you may function when required to quickly improvise a solution. Will the candidate admit a lack of knowledge about a subject area or will he/she attempt to feign expertise to potentially appease the interviewer?
- To understand your resourcefulness and how you diagnose problems (mostly Category 3) – Questions with no widely known answer are a somewhat effective way to see how a candidate might approach and break down a future real-world problem, or where the candidate would go to find out. An example would be Fermi problems, where it is expected that respondents will not have an answer in memory but should be able to provide some estimate by using other information that is more widely available. "How many gas stations are there in the US?" is a fairly common example of a Fermi problem where an immediate numerical answer would be unexpected and defeat the purpose of the exercise.
Aside: A fourth motivation increasingly cited by interviewees is to measure your subservience or your tolerance for and willingness to even try to answer such questions. There is a large population that feel Fermi problems are useless in evaluating talent, but their value is not the point of this post.
Better Alternatives to "I dunno"
A simple "I don't know" is rarely appropriate. Try one of these instead.
"I don't know x, but I do know y" - This answer is appropriate for questions related to specific technology experience. If you are asked if you have used MySQL, you might mention that you have not but you have used another RDBMS. This lessens the impact of a straight 'no' answer, implying that any learning curve will be less severe.
"I don't know x, but if you would like I can tell you how I would find out" – This answer allows you to demonstrate your resourcefulness and creativity in solving problems on the spot. Managers should also value your modesty and the fact that you are not the type of professional that would rather claim expertise than admit not knowing.
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This savory sweet potato soufflé recipe is a lovely choice for a delicious, elegant side dish. Seasoned with thyme, onions, and garlic, as well as a generous handful of Gruyere, this soufflé is an unexpected twist on conventional, sugared sweet potato recipes.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes
- 1 1/2 tablespoons plus 2 tablespoons softened butter, divided
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup finely chopped white onion
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 cup sweet potato puree
- 1 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¾ cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 3 eggs, separated
How to make sweet potato souffle:
Brush the inside of a large soufflé or deep casserole dish with 1 1/2 tablespoons of softened butter. Sprinkle the buttered surface evenly with Parmesan cheese and set aside the dish.
Preheat the oven to 375F. In a large saucepan over medium heat, sauté the onions and garlic in the remaining butter until they turn translucent and tender. Add the flour and salt to the tender onions and garlic. Cook the flour, whisking constantly, for 30 seconds. Add the milk to the flour and cook, still whisking constantly, for about 4 minutes, until the mixture thickens. Add the sweet potato puree, dried thyme, and black pepper and continue cooking over medium heat for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the Gruyere cheese.
Whisk ½ cup of the hot sweet potato mixture into the egg yolks, and then add the egg yolk mixture back into the hot sweet potatoes, stirring to completely incorporate. Beat the egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form. Stir one-third of the egg whites into the sweet potatoes, and then fold the remaining egg whites into the mixture. Spoon it into the prepared dish and bake for 30 minutes, until the sweet potato soufflé is puffed up and cooked through.
This sweet potato souffle makes 6 servings.


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(PCM) Before the NFL champion team is decided, a different Super Bowl has taken place involving much furrier players, Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl IX.
The show featured adorable puppies playing and running around on a miniature football field, a very cute kitten halftime show, hedgehog cheerleaders, hamster pilots surveying from a blimp above and Meep the bird who Tweeted throughout the show.
Only one MVP was chosen from the 63 puppies who competed. A Schnauzer/Beagle mix named Marta; she conquered dogs twice her size with her feisty attitude and athleticism to become the winner.
"Marta's tiny, but she's not delicate, and she is deceptively athletic, which kind of tricked the bigger dogs," says Daniel Schachner, who served as referee.
There were some fouls committed in the game. Daisy and Peyton got called for excessive cuteness when they nuzzled the camera. Some other dogs got called for unnecessary "ruffness" and illegal napping.
Jackson Galaxy, host of Animal Planet's series My Cat From Hell introduced the Kitten Halftime Show which featured 21 kittens playing with toys while being showered with confetti.
Next year will mark the tenth anniversary of the Puppy Bowl and I'm sure it will be just as adorable.


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The Cinderella subplot and spanking continue in Fifty Shades Darker; however, Christian Grey's sadist side has considerably softened since the melodramatic ending of the first book.
While E.L. James initially deprives the audience of the racier sex scenes familiar with Fifty Shades of Grey, the readers are presented with an opportunity to delve deeper into Grey's dark past and learn the truth of his "crack-whore-mother", the "pedophile" Mrs. Robinson, and a list of his former "submissives". Throughout the blast from the past scenarios are raunchy, explicit sex scenes peppered with soft, sweet, "vanilla" loving. While the Twilight-y romance continues in Fifty Shades Darker, James proves she hasn't last her touch for describing sexual instances in shocking detail.
Grey adorns Ana with profligate gifts such as expensive Cartier earrings and an iPad filled with her favorite 19th-century romantic literature. Grey accustoms Ana to his lifestyle as he accompanies her to masquerade fundraising parties, sailing trips, and a dinner complete with the force-feeding of aphrodisiac oysters.
Astonishment and surprise will engulf readers as they are exposed to instances in which borderline role-reversal between the "dominant" and "submissive" transpire. Although Ana finds herself barking sexual orders, still present is the tiresomely prude girl we fell in love with from book one, only now she is more comfortable playing bad.
E.L. James merges depth and kink in Fifty Shades Darker, an intriguingly perfect combination. In light of the lingering drama, James also provides the audience with some breathing room for giggles. This most often presents itself during Ana's and Grey's comical and provocative e-mail swapping.
As Ana gains independence (somewhat) from Grey as she is promoted to publisher, room is opened up for danger from an outside party, and the plot for the third installment of the series is set up.
Despite the Twilight-y romance continuance, Fifty Shades Darker gets two thumbs up! Again, if you can handle graphic depictions of sexual fetishes and the rollercoaster story, this is a must-read.


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Today is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 6 general election.
Paulding residents can register to vote by printing a voter registration application from Paulding County Elections & Voter Registration's website or the Secretary of State's website, going through the Department of Driver Services.
As of Monday afternoon, Paulding County had between 84,000-85,000 registered voters.
Early voting for the general election runs Oct. 15 through Nov. 2, with voting taking place each weekday at the county elections office. The advance voting period will be held Oct. 29 through Nov. 2, with voting that week held at the elections office and three satellite locations. All county voting precincts will be open on Nov. 6.
Paulding voters decided many races during the July 31 primary, while a few needed a runoff to be settled. But two local races that some Paulding voters will weigh in on have undergone changes since the primary.
Qualifying ended Friday for the race to determine the next state senator for District 30, which covers a southern portion of Paulding County, most of Carroll County and a western portion of Douglas County. Four men will be in the special election to replace on the ballot Bill Hamrick, the Republican who represented the district and was tapped by Gov. Nathan Deal to serve as superior court judge—Mike Dugan, Bill Hembree, James Naughton and Glenn Richardson.
The four will square off in a special election on Nov. 6, with a runoff, if needed, set for Dec. 4. Thewinning Republican will move on to face James Camp, a Libertarian, in a Jan. 8 special election to ultimately determine the district's next senator.
And voters in House District 67 recently learned that Paulding resident Micah Gravley will replace Hembree on the ballot after the latter's resignation from the State House seat to seek the GOP nomination for the District 30 Senate seat.
Gravley will face Leigh Mcmutry, a Democrat from Winston, in the Nov. 6 general election. Hembree and Mcmutry were unopposed in the July primary.
Dallas-Hiram Patch will be bringing you more election coverage in the weeks leading up to the general election.


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Governor's Newsletter, Winter 2001-02
Capt. Angeline A. Lazarus, MD, FACP
Governor, U.S. Navy Chapter
Wishing you a happy New Year
The beginning of a year is a great time to take a few moments to reflect and appreciate the blessings in our life. We are all affected by the tragedy of 11 September. We continue to face the challenges of man-made disasters. Yet, we know, we live in a country blessed by God and we need to be aware and be appreciative of the cost of freedom. Our Annual meeting in Norfolk, hosted by the Internal Medicine Department of the Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth from 11-13 October was a grand success. The meeting report is included in this newsletter by CAPT. Bart Gumpert. It was an outstanding program chaired and co-chaired by CAPT. Barton Gumpert and CDR. Treyce Knee respectively. Their dedication and countless off-hours commitment along with the diligent support of the members of the program committee resulted in a well-attended, well-planned scientific conference and social activities. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet the internal medicine community of Navy Medicine. The Pre-course led by LCDR. Inouye was excellent with guest speakers and workshop on medical education.
New governor for Navy chapter in Spring 2003
Let me introduce to you the incoming governor for the Navy chapter who would take over from me in April 2003. It is CAPT. Walter Coyle, Gastroenterologist at the Naval Medical center, San Diego, CA. He received his internship and residency training in internal medicine at Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA. After a tour of two years as a general internist at Naval Hospital, Jacksonville, FL, he completed fellowship training in gastroenterology at Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, VA. He has been very active in the Navy chapter. He was the program chair of navy annual meeting in 1998. He is a member of the Governor's Council and the Chair of Award's Committee. He has received several "Teacher of the Year" awards at the Naval hospital, Portsmouth and the Master Teacher Award by the Navy chapter. He is a dedicated physician, teacher and academician.
Navy Chapter Annual Meeting
CAPT. Bart Gumpert, MD, Chair
We had 131 registered participants for the meeting. Great mix of staff and residents from Internal Medicine departments from the big 3. We had 8 medical students. In the future, we would like more participation from the smaller navy IM departments and more medical students. San Diego won the Medical Jeopardy contest. I received a letter last week from Dr. Clifton Cleaveland thanking us for inviting him to our meeting. He wanted to tell us that it was one of the best ACP-ASIM Chapter Meetings that he has attended!
Associates' Scientific Program Winners
Oral Research Winners: (Listed in order of winners)
"Absence of a Learning Curve in the comparison of Forceps for Endoscopic Esophageal Biopsy."
Uday Paul, NMCSD
"IL-2 Infusions in Combination with Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) in 6 HIV Infected Patients."
Colleen Powers, NNMC
"Evaluation of an Internship Program to Prepare Graduates for GMO Tours."
Gautam Nayak, NNMC
Oral Vignettes: (Listed in order of winners)
"Selective Cox-2 Inhibitor Associated Renal Failure-A Case Series."
Todd Sheer, NMCSD
"A Novel Use of U500 Insulin via Continuous Insulin in Patients with Severe Insulin Resistance: A Case Series."
Daniel Seidensticker, NMCP
Poster Research: (Listed in order of winners)
"Does a Preprinted Reminder Aid in Documentation of Using Herbal Products?"
Heather Ventura, NMCP
"Pneumococcal Resistance at NNMC."
James Lyons, NNMC
Poster Vignettes: (Listed in order of winners)
"Use of Acetazolamide for Elevated Intracranial Pressure Associated with Chronic Meningitis: Two Case Reports."
Sugat Patel, NMCSD
"Successful Use of Theophylline in the Treatment of Hypervagatonia-Associated Sinus Node Dysfunction in an Athlete."
Eric High, NNMC
"Fatal Remote Pulmonary Metastasis of a Low Grade Fibromyoid Sarcoma Masquerading as a Large Benign Appearing Thoracic Cyst."
Daniel Rakowski, NMCP
Laureate Award:
John Francis Eisold MD, FACP
Rear Admiral, Medical corps, U.S. Navy
Attending Physician to Congress
U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC
Rear Admiral Eisold was born in 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1968 with a bachelor's degree in Physics. He began his naval career as a Nuclear Submarine Division Officer in 1968. He received his medical degree with honors in 1976 from Dartmouth Medical School. After internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, he served as the Chief Resident for one year. He has held many leadership positions since the completion of his residency training.
In 1980, Dr. Eisold assumed the Head, General Medicine clinic and Hypertension clinic. In 1985, he took Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellowship and served in Senator Kennedy's Health Staff on Labor and Human Resources. He was appointed as the assistant Head of the Department of Internal Medicine and also assumed the role of Program Director for Transitional Residency and Intern Advisor in 1988. He served as the Attending Physician and Special Assistant to the Chief of Naval Operations from 1986-1994. He was the Medical corps advisor to the Navy Surgeon General at the Pentagon from 1986 to 1988. He was selected to be the Department of Defense's Representative on the National Advisory Council on Aging for the National Institute on Aging from 1991-1996. In 1993, he became the Chairman of Department of Medicine and the Program Director of Internal Medicine Residency. In 1995, he was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral and was assigned to the Capitol Hill as the Attending Physician to Congress.
Admiral Eisold holds the academic rank of Adjunct Professor of Medicine, Uniformed University of Health Sciences since 1999. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and a diplomate in Geriatric Medicine. He is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He has received the following military awards: Legion of Merit with Gold Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal with Gold Star, Meritorious Unit Commendation with 3 Bronze stars and National Defense Medal with Bronze star.
Admiral Eisold is a fellow of the American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine for many years. He has been an active member in the Navy Chapter and provided valuable guidance and support for the First Annual Meeting hosted by the National Naval Medical Center. He has encouraged and mentored several junior staff to become Fellow of the American College of Physicians through his sponsorship. He is a well-respected clinician and a talented teacher. Despite heavy clinical responsibilities at the Capitol Hill, Admiral Eisold has shown his dedication to teaching by continuing to take the morning report at the National Naval Medical Center on a regular basis. He attends the graduation ceremonies of the residents and has been a role model and mentor for many medical students and residents.
Admiral Eisold has served in many academic and administrative committees at local and national level. He had been active in Uniformed Services School of Health Sciences serving in the medical student selection committee and also interviewing candidates for medical school. He was a member of the Executive Committee of Graduate Medical Education Committee, Executive Committee of Medical Staff, Medical Corps Professional Review Board, Hospital Medical Staff section of the American Medical Association, Clinical Competency Committee, Intern Selection Committee, and Academic Promotions Committee at USUHS.
A consummate physician, Dr. Eisold reflects commitment to clinical excellence, exemplary teaching skills, and compassion for patients that serve as role model for internists. His professional and personal life exemplifies the highest ideals, traditions and commitment of the American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine. The Navy Chapter is extremely pleased to name Admiral Eisold, MC, USN a Laureate for 1999.
Volunteerism Award: CAPT J. Kennedy from Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth received the award for volunteerism. His devotion to his community is outstanding and serves as a role model for all physicians. Most notable is his service as volunteer physician at the Chesapeake Free Clinic, a community clinic in Chesapeake, Virginia, which provides free medical care to the uninsured patients in the surrounding area. Clinics are scheduled four to five times a month. CAPT Kennedy regularly volunteers and frequently more than that if willing physicians are unavailable. Additionally, he is frequently the first to volunteer to fill in at times when a cancellation occurs and a physician is needed on extremely short notice to prevent the cancellation of the clinic The Navy Chapter is proud to recognize CAPT Joseph Kennedy for his voluntary services to his community.
Medical/Military History Quiz
Name the Generals who became Presidents
Being a Military Internist-Living Large in London: Internal Medicine in the United Kingdom
CDR Mike Hall, MC, USN, U.S. Navy Medical Clinics, U.K.
One of the most remarkable aspects of being an Internist in the Navy are the myriad of opportunities one is afforded for experiences beyond the usual "Internal Medicine Track". From operations with Special Forces Units to hyperbaric research, the choices are limited only by timing and a small bit of luck. In the latter category, when a billet in London opened up for me three years ago, I figured this chance comes around only once in a career, and I jumped. This is a short history of those three years.
As the clinic's only internist, it falls to me to help in navigating the system, and expediting emergent cases. In addition to a large (and very senior) active duty population, we have a surprisingly large retired population of WW II vintage veterans who truly are "the greatest generation", and whom I am honored to call my patients.
One of the earliest differences one encounters is that there are no Internists in the United Kingdom. All specialists fast track directly, and leave the provision of the bulk of medical care to the overworked GP (who still makes house calls!). I can recall the first several times I called a specialist who was invariably handed the phone with the introduction: "its that American GP on the phone". I tried a few times initially to explain what an Internist was but found the experience was akin to teaching the proverbial pig to dance. I do miss having admitting privileges here, and as such would not recommend the duty to an aspiring Hospitalist.
I cannot imagine how a small clinic can operate without an Internist on the staff. The combination of rigorous training and a natural disposition lends itself to the clinics most difficult cases and broadest job description. As a solo internist, I get to provide flexible sigmoidoscopy, stress tests and holter monitors, allergy and immunotherapy, pulmonary function testing and interpretation, complicated pediatrics and OB, as well as your usual "bread and butter" multi-organ system compromised patients. In addition, you are "the doctor" to attend to medical boards, med-evacs, pharmacy and therapeutics issues etc., etc.
On a more personal note, the opportunity to live in one of the world's great cities cannot be underestimated. The cities history is woven throughout the tapestry of medicine and names such as Sir Alec Fleming, the Royal College of Physicians, St. Bart's, Watson and Crick (and the Eagle pub!) and John Snow are a part of the scenery. London sits at the doorstep of Europe and travel opportunities abound. As a triathlete, I belong to local running and biking clubs, both of whom trace their history nearly to the time of the American Civil War. I've been able to be in Paris for the last 3 years to see Lance Armstrong enter that city in triumph, and this year was able to travel to L'Ape d'Huez to see this year's decisive stage of the Tour de France. And finally, in the days surrounding that awful day in September, I was able to appreciate through an outpouring of cards, and calls, and support, that there is a "special relationship" between the British and us. The sight of the front gate of our base, and that of Grosvenor Square (the US Embassy) filled with cards and flowers is one that I will never forget.
This wandering life we all lead will bring my family and myself not to Paris this July but Jacksonville Naval Hospital. And in case you were wondering if my job here was open, I'm afraid CDR Paul Savage is the next holder of the "Dr. Tom Westbrook memorial Internal Medicine chair". Best of luck in 2005! Email: (firstname.lastname@example.com).
Poem From One of Our Patients
Becky Kinder 1988
An aura of blue the trail absorbs,
Illuminating all life around me,
Branches, leaves and snowflakes
Perform a ballet of winter above
Me in sharp, voltaic electricity.
The skin is tingling, the body numb;
Confused with anticipation I become.
My experience is inexplicable and
Intangible, but nonetheless tranquil.
Paradoxically, a trance induces two
Powerful elements-fear and rationalization.
Whether I encountered another life
Existence or divine intermediation,
I will never comply to reconcile.
A new biography now follows me:
An aura of blue my trails absorb,
Illuminating all life around me
Dates to Remember
ACP-ASIM Annual Session
10-14 April, 2002
Philadelphia, PA
Chapteral Meeting of Navy Chapter
10-12 October, 2002
San Diego, CA
The Governor Needs Your Help - Newsletter Contributions Welcome!!
1. Send a write up on "Being a doctor" (200-300 words)
2. Send poems/letters from your patients if you could share them
3. Share medical/military medical historical facts
All submissions should be sent to Dr. Angeline Lazarus at: National Naval Medical Center, 8901 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20889-5600 or emailed to: (email@example.com).
Thought for the Year
"The Goal of the Team is More Important than Your Role in the Team"
Chapter Contact Information
CAPT. Angeline A. Lazarus, MC, USN, FACP
Governor, Navy Chapter
National Naval Medical Center
8901 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20889-5600
email: (firstname.lastname@example.com)
phone: 301-319-4148
Fax: 301-295-1340
Lee Childs
Governor's Assistant
National Naval Medical Center
8901 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20889-5600
email: (firstname.lastname@example.com)
phone: 301-319-4377
Fax: 301-295-1340
ACP-ASIM Email Campaign
ACP-ASIM wants your email address. In an effort to ensure that you receive urgent health communications from the College, go to (http://www.acponline.org/college/aboutacp/email_change.htm) and submit your current email address. ACP-ASIM will not sell or share your e-mail address and will ensure the judicious use of your e-mail address.
What's New
Contact Information
Navy Chapter Governor:
CAPT Mark L Dick, MC USN FACP


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14-17 Drop-In Hockey
High School Drop-Ins are for ages 14-17 only (no exceptions).
Registration may be prepaid by phone with a credit card to reserve a spot. Call-in registration will be accepted at the start of business the day of the session up until an hour before the session starts. Those who pre-pay must arrive within the first 10 minutes of the session. Those who prepay and do not arrive within the first 10 minutes of the session may be bumped if there is a waiting list. No refunds will be given if you cancel, are bumped or do not show. One hour before the session, only walk in registrations will be accepted. A parent or guardian must sign in each player, or player must bring signed release form to each session.
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All 14-17 drop-in hockeys are $12 per person, limit 30 skaters, goalies are free* (drop-in hockey goalies only). Full equipment is required.
*Goalies may call in and reserve a spot if they pay for their goalie spot ($12 - no refunds). Free goalies are still first come first served.
Please note: Prices, schedule and policies are subject to change.
To verify schedule, please call the Chiller or check the daily rink schedule.
Dublin: 614-764-1000, Easton: 614-475-7575, North: 740-549-0009, Ice Haus: 614-246-3380, Ice Works: 614-433-9600
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Chiller Pre-Season Tune up with Lee Harris
With his power skating and conditioning camp for ages 6-18, Coach Lee will combine his expertise in skating and hockey to push players to a higher level of skill and conditioning required for a successful hockey season
2014 Hockey Equipment Swap
Join us Saturday, September 20th, 12:00-2:00pm at OhioHealth Chiller North for the 2014 Hockey Equipment Swap. Donate used equipment at any OhioHealth Chiller location and receive two free CBJ pre-season ticket vouchers.
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Hockey Referees Seminars Announced!
The Central Ohio Youth Ice Hockey Officials Association (COYIHOA) will be holding USA Hockey Officiating seminars for the upcoming 2014 - 2015 season.
More Sled Hockey News - Local Player Named to U.S. National Developmental Team
Columbus, Ohio hockey player David Phillips has been named to the US National Sled Hockey Developmental Team!
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'Magnificent View' cabin is a privately owned and managed upscale mountain vacation rental home that is nestled high on a full wooded acre with year round mountain views and is approximately 4 miles from historic Blue Ridge, GA.
'Magnificent View' cabin is located at the very peak of Cherry Log Mountain offering majestic views of the Cohutta Mountain ranges and every amenity needed for ultimate fun and relaxation. The cabin borders national forest so you can relax and sit enjoy the hot tub with total seclusion. The large, wrap-around deck is 1000 square feet (half covered, half open) with two tables for enjoying a meal or cocktail outside, a gas grill, and a hot tub large enough for six adults. There are 3 TV's in the cabin all fully connected to the DISH network so you can catch your sporting events, find something for the kids, or watch your favorite movie at night.
Cherry Log Mountain is just a few miles south of downtown Blue Ridge where you can find something for the entire family. From exploring the quaint downtown shops, art galleries, antiques, and ice cream parlor to taking the train up into the Blue Ridge Mountains, downtown will keep you busy during the day. For the avid outdoor lover, Aska Adventure Area on Toccoa River provides hiking, biking, fishing, white water rafting, tubing, boating, and horseback riding.
I actually rented this three-year-old cabin over a year ago and once I saw the breathtaking views I decided to put an offer down. As soon as you cross the covered bridge at the bottom of the mountain you feel as if it were right out of a movie. I know you will enjoy it as much as I did and words cannot explain the beauty of waking up in the morning with a cup of coffee and gazing out over the mountain ranges and the vast national forest.
Enjoy the eight lakes (all within walking distance of the cabin) located on Cherry Log Mountain whether it be fishing for large mouth bass or just hiking around and taking in the scenery. Furthermore, there are also many trails on the mountain for the avid hiker and we frequently have deer and other wildlife come right up to the cabin. The Georgia brown bear can also be seen in the forest on occasion.
Please call and ask for Joe or send an e-mail. I check them once a day. Pet-friendly for well behaved and groomed pets.
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