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:I ran this by a friend of mine from B'more, and we had a few minor quibbles with the descriptions, but not with the districts. All the more reason to move ahead so I can edit it! --[[User:Jonboy|Jonboy]] 11:13, 16 March 2009 (EDT) | :I ran this by a friend of mine from B'more, and we had a few minor quibbles with the descriptions, but not with the districts. All the more reason to move ahead so I can edit it! --[[User:Jonboy|Jonboy]] 11:13, 16 March 2009 (EDT) | ||
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+ | Reference information on neighborhoods-- it's helped me quite a bit and hopefully this is helpful to others as well. | ||
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+ | * '''City of Baltimore''': Official planning and police districts [http://www.ci.baltimore.md.us/neighborhoods/ by region] | ||
+ | * '''LiveBaltimore''': [http://www.livebaltimore.com/neighborhoods/list/ List of all neighborhoods], [http://www.livebaltimore.com/neighborhoods/region/ By region], [http://www.livebaltimore.com/neighborhoods/DiscoverYourNeighborhood/ Interactive map], [http://www.livebaltimore.com/UploadedFiles/neighborhoods/region/Neighborhood_Map_June_2005.pdf PDF map] | ||
+ | * '''Wikipedia''': [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Baltimore_neighborhoods List of neighborhoods] | ||
+ | * Incidentally, there's also a large map printed out in the visitor's center at Inner Harbor. |
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District street boundaries
For editors looking to understand the exact street boundaries of Baltimore's districts (or even neighborhoods, please see Image:Baltimore districts map by street.png. You will need to download the (large) image at full size to read the street names. --Peter Talk 15:41, 19 March 2009 (EDT) |
The public transit system in this city is terrible. I'm changing this article.
I agree. I have been to numerous cities and they all have better public transportation and I live in Baltimore. I have never ridden the light rail or the subway. The subway goes nowhere near any tourist destinations and the only destination the light rail passes is the baseball stadium.
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Understand section
The Understand section says, "Some of Baltimore's neighborhoods are Canton, Federal Hill, Fell's Point, Little Italy, and Mount Vernon." What makes these neighbourhoods so special? Kingjeff 21:47, 6 July 2006 (EDT)
- If you're asking, "Why were those neighborhoods chosen for the Understand section", I can't say. That's not really the format we like for describing neighborhoods, especially if they're worth writing a district article about. If you think there are some other neighborhoods that the average traveller to Baltimore should know, or if you'd like to expand this article in any way, please plunge forward. --Evan 21:59, 6 July 2006 (EDT)
I think the question that should be answered in that section is what make them special. If that answer is added, then it might not be a bad section. But just listing neighborhoods isn't really a productive Understand section. Kingjeff 22:05, 6 July 2006 (EDT)
- No, it's definitely not a star Understand section. Much better would be some history, an overview of the city, what makes Baltimore special, and about 10 jillion other things. It's definitely in need of improvement! --Evan 23:29, 6 July 2006 (EDT)
SoulOfAmerica links removed
I've removed the external links to soulofamerica.com from this page. We'd love to have more information about African-American heritage, sites, food and events in this article, but we have strict rules about external links. --Evan 15:56, 26 November 2006 (EST)
Baltimore Tourist Board
I see that the tourist board has been editing this web site to make it seem like Baltimore is a safe place for tourists. I have seen too many cases where people in the downtown area were robbed at gun point. Some were hurt. Also, the police are horrible and have arrested tourists for asking directions. They were taken to Central Booking and subjected to body cavity searches and other forms of inhumane treatment. That is a fact! I think any one has got to be a god dammed fool to visit Mob Town.
- Those are some serious allegations, can you back them up with information or news articles? -- Sapphire • (Talk) • 16:18, 23 April 2007 (EDT)
- Speaking as a native Marylander, muggings do happen in the nice areas of Baltimore, but almost always late at night, as in other cities. I've certainly never heard of police arresting tourists for asking directions! ;) --Peterfitzgerald Talk 17:31, 23 April 2007 (EDT)
I most certainly can back those claims up. The mere fact that you have to ask shows you know nothing about Baltimore and aren't fit to edit this page. see - Chantilly couple to file complaint against police after arrest, robbery http://www.examiner.com/a-109257~Chantilly_couple_to_file_complaint_against_police_after_arrest__robbery.html - Mob Town Lawyer. Those are allegations that are not proven at all by your source. I could claim that something like that happened to me in Detroit, even though I have never stepped foot in that city.
- Everyone is fit to edit any page. Second, an individual claim does not constitute evidence of a general trend. Got statistics? -- Colin 14:40, 24 April 2007 (EDT)
The description of the Radisson appears identical to here. (The misspelling of Hippodrome tipped me off.) Any reason to believe this isn't a copyvio on the part of an earlier editor? --Jonboy 07:16, 10 May 2007 (EDT)
- Thus deleted. Someone should probably check other hotel descriptions. --Jonboy 10:25, 6 February 2008 (EST)
Undone edit
This did some worthwhile cleaning and adding, but also nuked great big slabs of the article, so I've reverted. Somebody who knows their Baltimore might want to through and cherry-pick the usable bits. Jpatokal 12:17, 14 April 2008 (EDT)
Inner Harbor If you are a tourist, you come here. All of Baltimore's excellent museums are here, as are most of its hotels and the magnificent National Aquarium. The harbor views are nice too. But watch out for the tourist trap bars and restaurants! |
Fells Point (Little Italy, Corned Beef Row) Fells Point could not be more complementary to the Inner Harbor—historic, with great pubs, nightlife, and restaurants, especially in tiny but very authentic Little Italy. |
Downtown (UMBC, Lexington Market) An incongruous mix of Baltimore's central business district, UMBC, the overawing Lexington Market, the infamously seedy "Strip," and a host of jewelry shops specializing in grillz. |
Midtown (Mount Vernon, Station North Arts, Charles St, Bolton Hill) One of the nicest sections of the city, home to the performing arts district, Penn Station, and a host of other attractions (architecture, the original Washington Monument, dining and wining on Charles St, etc.) that most visitors foolishly pass over. |
South Baltimore (Federal Hill, Locust Point, Pigtown, Fort McHenry) Industrial blue-collar South Baltimore is dying, and is quickly being replaced with upscale gentrified neighborhoods like Federal Hill. That's not so bad from a traveler's perspective—some of the city's best restaurants and bars have sprung forth in the booming areas. |
North Baltimore (Charles North, Hampden, Johns Hopkins, Mount Washington) Most visitors to the area know only Johns Hopkins University and the always interesting commercial strip along Charles St nearby. But it is unfortunate that they overlook the quirkiest of quirky neighborhoods, Hampden. |
Southeast Baltimore (Canton, Patterson Park, Highlandtown, Greektown) A heavily industrialized section of the city, home to several very enjoyable Polish, Irish, and Greek ethnic enclaves, and other surprises. |
West Baltimore (Druid Hill Park, Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park, Pimlico) Infamous West Baltimore. If you have watched the Wire, this was where the crime was taking place! But don't be fooled. There are some major tourist draws here, like the Maryland Zoo in Druid Hill Park, Pimlico Racecourse, and Edgar Allen Poe's House. And the endless old Baltimore rowhouses, no matter how rundown, remain beautiful throughout. |
East Baltimore (Johns Hopkins Hospital, Clifton Park Golf Course, Herring Run Park) Baltimore's great rivalry between east and west is certainly an example of the narcissism of small differences. Attractions in the east are very few and far between, but things are changing fast as booming Johns Hopkins Medical Campus expands and demolishes in its wake. |
I think these districts all make a lot of sense travel-wise, and should all be able to support well-developed articles. With one exception, and that's East Baltimore. I'm not too sure what to do with that enormous swathe of city. It's clearly culturally distinct from its neighbors, and it would seem weird to not have an East Baltimore district, since the name and region are commonplace, but there's just nothing to do there (AFAIK—I guess I haven't ever ventured out into the far northeast). I suppose it could be merged with the Southeast under the name East Baltimore, but the Southeast is a very different sort of place. East Baltimore has a lot in common with West Baltimore (except in that it lacks anything of travel interest), but is on the other side of the city. Maybe we should just charge ahead with it and resign ourselves to one weak article in the districts scheme. Thoughts? --Peter Talk 05:26, 16 March 2009 (EDT)
- I ran this by a friend of mine from B'more, and we had a few minor quibbles with the descriptions, but not with the districts. All the more reason to move ahead so I can edit it! --Jonboy 11:13, 16 March 2009 (EDT)
Reference information on neighborhoods-- it's helped me quite a bit and hopefully this is helpful to others as well.
- City of Baltimore: Official planning and police districts by region
- LiveBaltimore: List of all neighborhoods, By region, Interactive map, PDF map
- Wikipedia: List of neighborhoods
- Incidentally, there's also a large map printed out in the visitor's center at Inner Harbor.


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We have multiple user accounts on Win 7 running acade electrical 2012. one of the users was using it and managed to do this to his machine: (see attachments)
All the icons on his ribbon turned into question marks with clouds. it's also missing a home tab.
any help would be appreciated.
They have either deleted the support directories or changed/deleted all the path settings in ACADE.
To check, go to the ACADE options and in the Files tabs, check the different directories against a good machine.
If they are missing or wrong, edit them so they are correct.
If the support directories have been deleted, do a repair of the install. This should replace any missing directories and files.
Regards Brad
All the support directories are the same. that cloud ? problem only happens on that one user account on that one computer.
Is there a way to do a repair/install on just that one account without destroying the settings of the other users?
Primarily it looks like ACADE.cuix is not loaded properly. Please try to use CUILOAD command to invoke ribbon CUI file. Unload the existing file, then click on browse and select ACADE.cuix file. Click on Load to reload the electrical ribbon.
I tried using cuiload/unload mulitple times already to get it to come up. loading acad.cuix seems to be OK, so i thought maybe the acade.cuix file was corrupted, so i tried taking a working acade.cuix from another user account from that computer and replacing the corrupted one. It still shows up with the cloud question marks. (even without replacing the file, i tried loading a different acade.cuix from a different location and it still shows the question marks).
Each user has a seperate profile on the computer. This also includes ACADE settings. Check the support paths in ACADE for the user that is having problems. If that fails, the user may have to recreate their profile.
Regards Brad
Fixing the Pointer in the "OPTIONS" under "TOOLS" to the " jic125" file fixed it
Hi Jack,
I'm having the same issue.Can you explain how you fixed it in more detail. You lost me at "TOOLS".
I'm using AutoCAD Electrical 2012 on Windows 7 x64.
Arg, I checked all of my "options" folders against a coworker's folders, and found that I'd changed one by accident. That fixed it.
I just tried to unload acade.cuix and reload it. Only thing is, in my program it is acad.cuix--no "e" on the end of "acad" could this be the reason the icons come in as question marks in clouds. Also when I pick on the icon folder there is nothing in it.
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SHANGHAI (Reuters) - The pre-holiday procession of Chinese entrepreneurs bearing gifts for the officials who hold sway over their businesses highlights the ubiquity of corruption in China and the difficulty the government will have in stamping it out.
For the past few weeks, business people across the country have been preoccupied not with their companies' operations, but with delivering thinly veiled bribes to the officials who grant them permits, sign off on the quality of their products or validate their tax bills.
The gift-giving ahead of the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday, for which the country will virtually shut down for the week beginning on Monday, has created traffic jams and parking chaos outside many government agencies' offices, according to residents of several cities.
Bearing gift cards, premium liquor, luxury products and even airline tickets, entrepreneurs visit the officials they need to maintain good relations with or expect to receive favors from, perpetuating a culture of corruption about which foreign businesses frequently complain.
"It's the small potatoes that have the biggest appetites," said Li, a woman who runs a retail business in Jinan, capital of the eastern province of Shandong. She declined to give her full name.
Since early September, Li has been busy delivering gift cards, in particular to the district-level officials who sign off on the permits she needs to stay in business.
For this year's festival, she has had to hand out cards worth at least 5,000 yuan ($800) to each official she needs to keep happy. Before the Lunar New Year in the spring of each year, district officials expect double that, she said. Some also demand regular smaller gifts throughout the year.
"They all keep a record book of the reputations of gift-giving by people. If you're not generous enough or didn't perform well during a specific holiday, then word will spread fast," said Li.
Such widespread corruption is nothing new; it has long been recognized as a problem, and the government has taken steps to crack down, especially on officials who are caught red-handed.
But the prevalence of holiday bribe-taking on the eve of the early-November Communist Party Congress - at which a new generation of top leaders will be anointed and ahead of which Beijing is particularly sensitive about issues like corruption - underscores the degree to which it is entrenched.
While the downfall of Bo Xilai - a one-time rising political star who was expelled from the Party on Friday on allegations including taking huge bribes - has embarrassed the Party and government, business people say such behavior is just the tip of the iceberg, with corruption extending down to country townships and city districts.
Beijing's anti-corruption fight has had some impact.
With the Party's reputation singed by a series of corruption scandals and rising public ire over them, it has imposed a "frugal working style" rule on civil servants effective October 1, barring them from spending public money on banquets or fancy cars, and from accepting expensive gifts.
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Today the Charlotte Bobcats re-signed one of their bench players Kevin Burleson, This should be your basic non story, but for the life of me, I can't understand how this guy deserves to make a 12 man NBA roster. Maybe some of you experts out there can help me figure it out. Here are the details, Last season Burleson tore up the NBA at a pace of 1.8 points per game and 1.2 assists per game. He shot a blazing 25% from the field and torched opponents at a clip of 18% from three point range… Thats not a misprint He shot 18% from three point range. Last year over the course of several games, he had a streak where he missed 31 consecutive shots from the field. Also not a misprint, 31 straight shots.
Well, Maybe he really impressed the coaching staff during the summer league games last week. Lets take a look, 28 minutes a game, 7 ppg, 4 apg, 1.4 turnovers per game. He continued his torrid shooting by shooting 32% from the field, and a Ray Allen-like (for him) 33% from three point range.
Maybe his spot on the roster can be explained by this snippet from nba.com
Bickerstaff and Burleson played together during the 2000-01 season, when Bickerstaff was a senior and Burleson a freshman. Burleson and Hargrow were then teammates for two seasons, from 2001-03.
"This has reminded me a little bit of college," Hargrow said. "Having them here has made my transition a little easier."
"It's been good just to have University of Minnesota guys around," Burleson said. "Maurice feels like a little brother to me, and being here is a great opportunity for him."
Despite the established camaraderie, Bickerstaff does not give his fellow Golden Gophers any special treatment or reprieves from the strenuous workouts.
"No special treatments at all," Bickerstaff said. "If you ask them, they will both probably tell you the same thing."
If theres somebody out there that can convince me that this isn't a blatent example of the buddy system, I'd love to here your explanation as to why he deserves a roster spot.


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- 11-02-2012, 06:04 PM Thread Author #1
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I've just installed Foursquare 5.5. But whenever I try to check in or find any places near me I'll get the above message. Doesn't matter if I'm using 3G or wifi.
I've edited the permissions for Foursquare and set "connections", "interactions" and "user data" to allow.
I'm not using BIS or BES. I will get my BIS data plan next week but does that change anything, when using Foursquare?
Any solution to the above problem...? - 11-25-2012, 04:59 PM #3
I was experiencing the same issue. I've reinstalled a older version using this link :
This is the 5.2.2 and it's'working fine. - 12-01-2012, 09:04 PM Thread Author #5
Thanks for the replies... After I connected Foursquare top BBM I haven't had the issue since. But I suspect Foursquare for causing random reboots on my 9900...
I installed the older version of http://foursquare.com/blackberry/beta 5.2.2 and am still having the same problem. Parameter 11. Any ideas of what to do next??
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Although shares have risen more than 10% off the strong quarter, valuations still look very reasonable. So shares of Avery Dennison have plenty of room to continue marching higher.
Company Description
Avery Dennison manufactures labeling and packaging materials for a wide variety of industries around the globe. It reports its results in three segments:
Pressure-sensitive Materials: 71% of total sales
Retail Branding & Information Solutions: 25%
Other Specialty Converting Businesses: 4%
Pressure-sensitive materials consist primarily of papers, plastic films, metal foils and fabrics, which are coated with special adhesives, and then laminated with specially coated backing papers and films. These label and packaging materials are sold worldwide to label printers and converters for labeling, decorating, fastening, electronic data processing and special applications in the home and personal care, beer and beverage, durables, pharmaceutical, wine and spirits, and food market segments.
The Retail Branding & Information Solutions segment makes a wide variety of brand identification and information management products for retailers, apparel manufacturers, distributors and industrial customers around the globe. Its brand identification products include woven and printed labels, graphic tags and barcode tags, and its information management products include price tickets, carton labels, RFID tags and printing applications.
Avery Dennison was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Pasadena, California. It has a market cap of $4.0 billion.
Solid Fourth Quarter Results
Avery Dennison delivered better-than-expected Q4 results on January 30. Earnings per share came in at 54 cents, well ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 49 cents. It was a 50% increase over the same quarter in 2011.
Net sales rose 5% to $1.532 billion, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.486 billion. Organic sales growth was even better at 7%. The Pressure-sensitive Materials segment saw organic top-line growth of 6% while sales in Retail Branding & Information Solutions jumped 10%, driven by increased demand from U.S. and European retailers and brands, including accelerating RFID adoption.
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Shares of AVY are up more than 10% since the Q4 release. But the valuation picture still looks reasonable. The stock is trading at 15x 12-month forward estimates, which is essentially in-line with its 10-year median.
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How to Make NLog Create Separate Log per Service Thread
NLog on is popular logging component for .NET applications. I am using it in one project where I built multi-threaded server that is running similar threads with different configuration. As those thread are independent services I needed way how to configure NLog to create different log file for each thread. Here is my solution.
When new service starts in its thread I will configure NLog in code to create log file to correct folder with correct name and layout. Image on right shows how server is keeping instances data on disk. Each instance has its own folder and for logs there is subfolder because for every date there will be new log file.
var target = new FileTarget(); target.Name = InstanceName; target.FileName = LogsFolder + "/${shortdate}.log"; target.Layout = "${date:format=HH\\:MM\\:ss} ${logger} ${message}"; var config = new LoggingConfiguration(); config.AddTarget(this.Name, target); var rule = new LoggingRule("*", LogLevel.Info, target); config.LoggingRules.Add(rule); LogManager.Configuration = config; _logger = LogManager.GetLogger(InstanceName); _logger.Info("Logger is initialized");
This way I got all logging done on code level and as there is arbitrarily small probability that logging ever changes I am very sure that this seemingly temporary solution will live with project for long time.
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If Santa somehow slipped up and didn't give you the iPhone, iPod, or iPad of your dreams this year, if he got lost using maps, if he was smart enough to realize you really did need those educational gifts, clothes, or vegetables instead, or if you did indeed get what you wanted, but would love the chance to give an iOS device to someone else who could really use one, iMore's giving you a second chance!
(Technically one (1) $350 U.S. Apple Store gift certificate for you to buy (or put towards) whichever Apple device or devices you wish!)
We'll announce winners next week. Ho. Ho. Ho!
Enter NOW!
I guess I have to admit it, I am the "Johnny Appleseed" of gadgets, I am always pulling one of my devices out of my front pocket and starting a conversation with a complete stranger to the discontent of my bride of 50 years. Right now, that would mean they get to see my Nexus 7 and flashy things like Street View, or Skyvi (Siri's Sister), or Angry Birds crashing structures. As the Elder Tech Tutor, that's what I do, teach the older generation about wireless gadgets and like most old folks, cheap is good. I typically recommend a WiFi only device because they are lower initial cost and there is no monthly bill which really adds up over time. I have had a chance to play with the iPad mini and it is truly the first Apple device I really like. Being over 70, the iPhone screens were always to small (sorry iPhone 5) and the iPads were all to big to fit in a pocket. Well, being Johnny "Apple" seed, shouldn't I be promoting the flashiness of the Apple iPad mini with 3D maps of NYC & the famous Statute of Liberty or the Sidney Harbor Opera house and the Angry Birds doing mass destruction and listening to the Real Siri with a tablet with a real camera which Nexus 7 lacks. If selected to win the $350, I would throw in the extra bucks and buy the 32GB iPad mini and start promoting Apple. :-) SORRY GOOGLE. :-(
A white ipad mini, 32 GB would be beautiful, but i don't really need that. So if accessories is alright for this contest I would have to go for the Marshall Bergman 11-inch Corbin leather bag.
Because carrying around my 17-inch PC-bag after finally have bought an iPad truly defeats its purpose! I need something slim to carry my gear to work so I can keep my honour intact! :)
my three-year old is holding my ipad hostage. an ipad mini would be nice so she can finally call my iPad "hers"!
An ipod touch or nano would be my choice because getting an outdoor smoker when you live in an apartment with no balcony isn't a very well thought out gift.
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I want an ipad for my wife because she got me one for my birthday but we couldn't afford getting her one for Christmas. She just had our first baby and has been a real trooper, but I really wanted her to have an ipad under the xmas tree for all that she's done this year. It'll still be a great christmas, our house is filled with love, but it would make a wonderful young wife and mother very very happy.
iPad Mini please, I'm an avid Apple fan who would love to have an iPad mini for educational and entertainment purposes.
i want a blue iPod touch 5th generation because I never had an iPod touch before. that iPod would be my first iPod touch ever! :)))
iPhone 5 Please!
Do I really need to give a reason why, I mean it's the iPhone 5 for crying out loud,... but if you must have a reason, I really just want to upgrade my 8gb iPhone 4.
I would love to win an iPad 64GB Wifi. As a teacher, I would find this to be helpful in writing tutorials for my students
I want to put it toward a new iPhone! My iPhone 4S is having some technical difficulties rite now so I just want to upgrade!
I would attempt to purchase a refurbished iPad 3 for my wife who has wanted one for her in-home daycare. The reason for the 3rd generation? Still stuck in a 30 pin world.
ipad mini would be fantastic! It would be more portable because of its slender size and lack of weight, perfect for traveling! you guys rock!!!
iPad mini: My niece really wanted one for Christmas to use for her college classes, but I couldn't afford one this year :-/.
I want an iPad 4. I can't afford one, and being confined to a bed (health problems) is boring. This would be great.
I'd use the iPad mini to capture the moments of our non-profit, myTEAM TRIUMPH (myteamtriumph-wi.org) and share them across our social networks while also sending sweet physical cards of the photos with apps such as Postagram and Sincerely to our challenged athletes! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
I'd love an iPad 4 (and my color and size preferences are black and 32 gig only if that information is relevant.) It would come in REALLY handy at school. It'll help me take notes easier during my classes since I don't own a computer.
I want an iPhone 5, because I've had an upgrade since March but haven't been able to drop the cash on it. In the meantime, I've been using this HTC Trophy... yeah, I think it's time for a change.
I would love an iPad Mini. It's sleek design and portability would be great for an everyday on-the-go tablet.
Wanted an iPad mini. The wife and I do not exchange gifts rather we spend the money on the kids. So the iPad mini would be nice!
I really would like the iPhone 5 because I currently have the 3GS and want to FaceTime my brother while he is away in the army.
I would like the iPad mini. I have long been an apple admirer but I have only been able to afford an iPhone 4 I got last year. I enjoy showing off my apple enthusiasm and can't wait to do it with the mini
If I had to choose a device from apple that I wanted the most this holiday season, but was all too unfortunate to receive, it would have been some form of an iPad. It could have been a regular sized tablet, or the new iPad mini--I just really wanted one. My reasoning behind my desire for an iPad is as follows: it would be nice to carry around a tablet at school, as opposed to 4-5 textbooks daily. I travel on public transport and carry them everywhere. It would also make life more complete as an English major. I could have my whole library at my disposal as opposed to carrying my books around. Having an iPad would really provide relief for a very poor college student.
thank you for the opportunity at attempting to win this prize. Happy holidays.
Would love an iPad mini as it would be perfect for using at work to look up statutes and regulations.
iPad mini. Would love an iPad I can take with me everywhere I go. I recently played with one at the apple store and fell in love with the size. $350 would be perfect as I only need a 16gb version. Thanks imore for another great giveaway. Merry Christmas!
A great contest - appreciate the opportunity to enter! I'd like to have an iPad mini to use for work, reading eBooks for myself and to my kids, not to mention they're just so darn sexy lookin'!
I want iPhone 5 Unlocked preferable 64 GB because my cellphone isn't good and I iPhone 5 is the best cellphone ever
Would so love the ipad mini to compliment the iphone 5 I recently purchased and to help my kids' with their homework! Thanks for the excellent opportunity, imore.
I want to buy and iPad mini because I gave the one i recieved for christmas to my little brother because he got clothes as gifts.
iPhone 5. Because it's actually impossible to reach it in my country -in a legally manner- You know actually it was a pretty lame contest, even if we get the money in order to buy only a very few could get it. The day I was trying to get into the Internet contest something went wrong and I was unable to even participate in it. It was such a terrible experience! ... So now I think it really worths a try here
Oh iPad 2, how smooth is your touch and GUI so flawless.Ipad 2 just what i need to work in school and to do other things.Everbody from me and other have some technology to use but me all i have is nothing but some useless things.If i could get an ipad 2 that will make my days,Thank you
iMore won't pick me. I can always try though. As a former android junkie my first apple product is a iPhone 4S. I would love to give it a sibling in a iPad or possible MacBook Pro or iMac. If Rene found it in his heart to choose me the prize would help greatly in making that happen.
iPad mini because I want my daughter to leave mine alone! And it will help her with reminders and planning. I think an idevice is helpful for people with ADHD!
I would so much be completely overjoyed to receive an iPad mini. I am 14 years old and an iPad mini could change my life. I can't afford a laptop or cell phone plan. An iPad mini would provide an amazing opportunity to do school work on an extremely mobile, yet thoroughly powerful device. The unique chance would let me do so much more for school than I would have ever been able to do before. Also, without a cell phone, an iPad mini would be an absolutely amazing mobile device for just having fun!!!! I can play so many ipad games and watch funny videos, connect with friends, you name it! The mobility of an iPad mini would just be amazing for me!! With such a powerful ability to do school work and to just enjoy myself by connecting with friends, an iPad mini would completely change my life!!!!!! Please choose me!! I would love this chance and I really appreciate this generous gesture! Thank you SOOOOO much! You guys are the best! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!!
My boss told us all in October that we would get iPads at the end of the year....not only did that not happen, but we didn't get any bonus whatsoever....
...so, to make up for it, I would love to get an iPad mini!
Would love an iPad Mini. I pledge to voraciously read iMore's RSS feeds religiously and contribute meaningful dialogue to bring the highest level of value to your subscriber base! :-D
I want iPhone 5 because My dad never took for me..my father wanted me to go in engineering line,but I selected medical line.so I prefer iPhone 5 for entertainment,if you guys wish
Merry Christmas!
I'm hoping to get an iPad because my wife and kids keep stealing mine that I have for work purposes! Thanks iMore!
This year has been tough on me since I came out to my family...got kicked out of the house and everything :-/ So I figured a new iPad would be awesome to help me with school.
I'd love an iPod touch/iPad mini because I cant afford to spend money on an iphone and need a good idevice for college. (Have a 1st gen iPad) . Thanks!
I'd love to be able to give my wife an ipad mini to replace her crappy acer a500. I'm typing this on my new logitech keyboard she got me for my ipad 3.
iPad Mini would be great. I'm graduating as an Architectural Technologist in the spring and have seen the amazing value of using tablets as a collaboration tool and would love to start doing that myself.
I want an iPad 4. Was thinking about a windows surface, but iOS has more apps oriented towards artists. ipad mini is too small. I want the iPad 4. Bigger canvas. Come on iMore!
I would love an Ipad mini because I can no longer live without my Ipad and it is getting heavy to lug around with me all the time. I need a mini when I am out and about.
I want an ipad mini Because my mother in law became hooked to the Apple technology and confiscated my old iPad
I really need a MacBook pro, which would help me succeed in my class room next spring when I re-enroll to school. But also having an iPhone 5 would be a blessing as well. Being reunited with 4G speeds is always a plus. But really just having a chance to enter a contest is great for me.
I would like the opportunity to obtain the iPad Mini because I have had every other Apple device and would like to complete the set.
I would love a 4th gen iPad as I had to sell my 2nd gen one to help mum pay the oil bill this Christmas. The iPad was our so called computer.
I'll get the iPhone 5. I gave my 4s to my wife because hers was stolen. I've been using my son's old EVO 4G. Have mercy.
The ipad mini aside from its great design and technology ! but bacause my friend was sick the other day before christmas . and because she helped me with alot of things this year , santa might say she is " good " this year .. And i reallly want to do somthing nice for her for the new year . She is currently at collage and so , i thought it would be really helpful for her if i got her
An ipad mini for collage . Thx again for this opportunity :)
iPad mini for my mom, she wants something that can access the Internet. Here win 95 isn't cutting it.
I would like whatever iDevice I can get because I don't have one right now. I also don't get gifts on Christmas because I have nobody that gets me anything, EVER.
Would buy a 4th Gen iPad to replace my 3rd Gen iPad so I have the latest and greatest... At least for now...
iPad mini for my wife since she would love a smaller lighter tablet and we can't have her using some other tablet, now can we?! Thanks for the great site and contests!
Getting the new iPad 4 would be beneficial being in college; having to walk around with a 40 pound backpack and a laptop bag during the winter is a bit hard at times. With an iPad, about 15 pounds would be taken off my back and I would say a big "thank you" to iMore for your generosity. Thanks guys and happy holidays!!
I bought my wife an iPad Mini for christmas and now I am tapped out! I would love a Mini for myself since I have been so selfless this year. iMore, I enter every giveaway contest you offer for devices - please pick me for this one!! Thanks :)
I would get an iPad since I don't have a tablet in the house, need to see what the excitement is all about.
I'd want an iPad mini because I made the mistake of buying a galaxy tab for a gift earlier this year and it isn't holding up and I get jealous looks when using my iPad.
IPhone5 please. Its my b'day next week. And this would be a great gift from you guys. Thanks for the opportunity. Looking forward to win
iPad mini please...tried to get one for the wife, but pretty much impossible to find the 16 GB white and silver wifi model.
I bought an iPad mini for my girlfriend, but I really would like to have an iPad myself… So if I when I will purchase the iPad mini.
If I win the $350 iTunes card I will buy my brother an iPad Mini To help him with his IGCSE progress and as his birthday gift also
An iPad Mini for me as I am looking to become more "green" in my every day work life, thus allowing me to print digitally, take notes and keep more accurate records without killing more trees. Thank you very much for the opportunity.
I would love to have an iPad mini for my job as a reporter because it would be easier to carry around in my bag and less weight too.
i want an iPad because im looking for a laptop replacement for my next semester in college thanks iMore
I need an iPad mini because I'm old, I have a bad back and I can't lug this full size iPad around anymore.
I wil be
if I do not get my wife an ipad mini for Christmas.
Thank you for your consideration!
I could use an iPad 4. 2013 is the year that I want to get active in the jailbreaking community, and that would be the first step in doing so.
I would like to get the new 'The iPad' since my fiancé took over my iPad! I may or may not let her play with it as well.
I would love an iPad 4 because my husband bought me and iPhone 5 and an iPad 3 and he has none, he has a wonderful heart , he deserves a surprise now for the wonderful things he gives
My wife and kids needs an upgrade from the original iPad...this would make everyone happy. Thanks iMore!!!
I would love an iPhone 5. I worked overtime just to get my little sister one, just to see her happy first time she actually got what she wanted.
Merry Christmas!!! I want an Iphone 5 because I do not own an apple product yet and would like to see if I like it
I would love to get an iPad because I've been wanting one ever since they came out and I haven't had enough money but if I won this I would have just enough!
I'd love to win a 64 GB iPad Mini because I don't have enough money to buy my own iPad and I want an iPad that is small and portable and the iPad mini is truly portable with it's small size.
I would like an ipad mini, because I love apple products, I love imore website and I have never won anything from an online giveaway before. I hope my luck is good!
I think an iPhone 5 64GB ... as much as I still like the 4 I have had for more than a year, the 5 is a slick technical marvel - and I would be able to exploit the chip and display enhancements ... not to mention that I would like to give the much under-rated Siri a thorough work-out!
A Black and Slate LTE iPad Mini (16-32GB). Primarily for use on my commute to school to do my assignments on and because both my nephew and niece have something to play with.
An ipad mini, ans here is why.
As a math major in college, I use my iPad and an ipen to take class notes. I also have my textbooks on my iPad, but since you can't run 2 apps side by side, I find I'm taking screen shots of my textbooks and pasting in pertinent sections into my notes to do my homework, but then I run into the fact I can't work on a problem and read either my notes or my book at the same time. It would be great to have an iPad mini with me to be my reader tablet, while taking notes on my big iPad. It would make my life so much easier and studying so much more efficient.
i would love to win i pad mini because one i dont ever win and it will be great for a tablet i have a mac book
I want an iPad mini to gift to my wife, as she works with children with autism and touch educational games are fantastic for them.
An iPad 4 would be great, so my stepson could use it as a laptop substitute for note-taking/lecture-recording at college. And playing games also I'm sure. :D
Thanks, iMore!
Hey Santa now that you have downloaded the new Google maps app you cannot give me any excuses that you landed up in Australia with my iPad mini .


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Title | DNA amplification approaches for the diagnosis of key parasitic helminth infections of humans |
Author | Gordon, Catherine A.; Gray, Darren; Gobert, Geoffrey N.; McManus, Donald P. |
Year Published | 2011 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Citation | Molecular and Cellular Probes, Vol. 25(4), pp. 143-152 |
Peer Reviewed | Yes |
Published | Yes |
Alternative URI | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mcp.2011.05.002 |
Faculty | Griffith Health Faculty |
Publication Type | Journal Articles (Refereed Article) |
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Boutros Ads A range of Arabic typefaces (available in 8 weights: Light, Medium, Medium Italic, Bold, Bold Condensed, Outline, Shadow and Inline) was based on the usual extensive research by the Boutros group experts with the aim of serving the Arabic market needs for Arabic typefaces for all bilingual communication materials. This Arabic range was created and designed by Mourad and Arlette Boutros. The design is based on the Arabic calligraphy classical Naskhi style respecting Arabic calligraphy and cultural rules with the addition of all necessary features to match the Latin baseline level for the harmony look when used along side a Latin equivalent typeface such as Garamond, Palatino, Times Roman as well as Helvetica, Futura, Fruitiger etc....Each font of this range of Arabic typefaces has all the necessary Arabic glyphs as well as the basic Latin part that leaves the choice to the user to decide on its equivalent LatinIt is a unique range of Arabic Typefaces used in all market segments of the communication world of today by end users, corporate users as well as OEM. This Arabic range is available in Opentype (Unicode) format and will function with all applications that support this technology. It is the most used Typeface for bilingual signage (Arabic and Latin) around the world.


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Oregon Scientific® Self-Setting Projection Clock
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- Projection feature displays time on wall, ceiling and other surfaces
- Automatically sets itself to the U.S. atomic clock
- Adjusts for Daylight Saving Time
- Indoor thermometer
- Illuminated with HiGlo™ electroluminescent backlight
- Crescendo alarm clock with snooze function
- Icon display of U.S. map with designated time zones
Manufacturer model #: RMR313PNAS.
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I love this clock. You can see what time it is at night with a glance upward. The diplay is red, hard for my color blind husband to see. but no problem for me.
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clayton got this info from alberts cousin.
clayton got this info from alberts cousin.
There is so much misinformation the week of the draft it really isn't worth getting worked up positive or negative. Early yesterday there were rumors that the Chargers and Cardinals were the favorites for Albert. Last night NFLN reported Miami was willing to meet Albert's contract demands but the holdup was whether or not the Chiefs would take the second 2nd round pick. Mort tweeted that the Dolphins and Chiefs haven't talked in weeks because the holdup is the contract. Now Clayton is reporting that the trade is likely to happen on draft day.
No one really seems to know what is going on and even reporters on the same networks can't agree. No reason to get worked up over every report.
I hope this is not true. I dont think we need his contract.
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Good tackles aren't only found in the first round. I like Watson from FSU that can be had in the second and he has the athleticism that our OL coaches like.
Wait, clayton still has a job covering the nfl?
Perhaps I've been out of the loop on this guy, but if he is so good why does KC want to trade him? Is it because of his asking price?
Dolphins, Canes, & Heat For Life!!!
Andy Reid has already hosed us for a 2nd for a POS QB; ditto Arizona. I sure as hell it's not Ireland who blinks first on this one. As a matter of fact if he had any balls, he'd inform KC that the deadline for the 54th is tonight; afterwards the offer becomes Marshall's 3rd rounder. A transaction for a tackle with an attitude, bad back, who's unwanted except as trade fodder by the team that best knows him should not be creating this much drama ferheavensake.
Wisdom from a "QB Whisperer::
"No we have our FRANCHISE QB and I want to keep him rather than get 2 guys who may or may not be productive NFL players.
Palmer's situation is different and if I had my choice between Palmer and buttfumble, I'd take buttfumble"
Funny that almost every day there's something new, but conflicting with a previous report out there on Albert and us. Even in this last story he has the inside scoop from someone, but then says both sides are keeping it under wraps until draft day so as not to tip their hand. If that's true, then didn't they just tip their hand to everyone by letting the story leak??? Smoke and mirrors folks, smoke and mirrors! Believe about 5% of what you read this time of year and the rest is b.s.


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Ready for a sneak peek of Hunter's NEW album cover?!?! Download the CMT Artists App to get the first look!
Get ready for the "Invisible" music video debut coming March 12.
Hunter will debut a sneak peak of his brand-new video for the hit single, "Invisible," on Good Morning America, March 12 on ABC. The music video in its entirety will world premiere in a monster roadblock across CMT, MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon, Palladia and Clear Channel Media and Entertainment platforms as well. The video will stream exclusively across HunterHayes.CMT.com, iHeartRadio.com and more than 120 Clear Channel county station websites, along with the newly launched CMT Artists App for iPhone. "We've been huge fans of Hunter right from the beginning. He is an incredible Viacom Music Group partner starting with CMT Listen Up in 2011, to a year-long promotional campaign, which culminated with him as headliner of CMT On Tour last year," said Leslie Fram, SVP of Music Strategy, CMT. "We're excited to continue that exposure with the massive premiere of 'Invisible' across five Viacom networks and our Clear Channel partners.
Director Ray Kay wanted to create an effect causing the characters to literally become invisible as a way of visually illustrating the kind of emotion of anyone who has ever been made to feel outcast. The video brings together storylines of individuals of every age, gender and background as a reminder that no matter who you are, at some point we have all felt invisible. Whether it be at home, at work, at school or even as simple as walking down the street, that sense of invisibility can feel overwhelming and debilitating. But the song reaches out to the listener letting them know they are not alone and they are not invisible. "I was a total geek, I was a total nerd and I just didn't have a place," Hunter says about the inspiration for the song. "I still am both of those things and I'm proud of that, but it took me a while to realize it's okay to be proud of that."
The one-of-a-kind video shows multiple situations that represent feeling invisible, including a child staring into his empty refrigerator in need of food. Hunter specifically wanted to make mention of child hunger because for every download of "Invisible" on iTunes, ConAgra Foods' Child Hunger Ends Here will donate the monetary equivalent of one meal to Feeding America, up to 1 million meals**.
Hunter will head out March 20 on his "We're Not Invisible Tour," presented in part by ConAgra Foods' Child Hunger Ends Here, with several dates running through the summer (dates and cities listed below). With special guests Danielle Bradbery from NBC's Emmy award-winning show The Voice and Warner Bros. Records new country duo, Dan + Shay, the "We're Not Invisible Tour" comes on the heels of Hunter's sold-out "CMT On Tour: Let's Be Crazy Tour" which wrapped this past December to much critical acclaim.
"We're Not Invisible Tour" Dates
March 20 - Pikeville, KY - Eastern KY Expo
March 21 - Huntington, WV - Big Sandy Superstore Arena
March 22 - Youngstown, OH - Covelli Centre
March 27 - Peoria, IL - Peoria Civic Center
March 28 - Toledo, OH - Huntington Center
April 10 - Southaven, MS - Landers Center
April 11 - Cape Girardeau, MO - Show Me Center
April 12 - Springfield, MO - JQH Arena
April 17 - Huntsville, AL - Von Braun Center
April 18 - Roanoke, VA - Roanoke Civic Center
April 19 - Asheville, NC - U.S. Cellular Center
April 23 - Colorado Springs, CO - CO Springs World Arena
April 24 - Salt Lake City, UT - UCCU Center
May 1 - Bangor, ME - Cross Insurance Center
May 2 - Boston, MA - Tsongas Center at UMASS Lowell
May 3 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun
May 29 - Augusta, GA - James Brown Arena
May 30 - Pensacola, FL - Pensacola Bay Center
May 31 - Estero, FL - Germain Arena
Be sure to check out Hunter's exclusive interview with Country Music Radio personality, Gerry House. You can watch the interview by ordering Gerry's new book Country Music Broke My Brain HERE. With exclusive celebrity stories, humorous trivia and anecdotes, and broadcasting wisdom, this book is a treat for country music fans or for anyone who wants a good laugh.
Purchase and preview the book HERE.
Additional venues and on-sale dates for the "We're Not Invisible Tour" were announced this morning:
March 22 - Youngstown, OH - Covelli Center
March 27 - Peoria, IL - Peoria Civic Center
April 11 - Cape Girardeau, MO - Show Me Center
April 12 - Springfield, MO - JQH Arena
May 3 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun
Tickets for the above listed shows go on-sale to the general public this Friday, February 7 at 10 AM local time. Keep checking back each week for more venue announcements and ticket on-sale information.
Join the Code Race to get your pre-sale code for early access to tickets.
CLICK HERE to visit the tour page.
Hunter will be included in a deluxe reissue of Elton John's 1973 album "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," which will feature live recordings and covers performed by various acts and is set to release on March 25.
The nine acts include Hunter Hayes, Fall Out Boy, Ed Sheeran, Emeli Sandé, the Band Perry and the Zac Brown Band.
A list of cover tunes for the reissue follows:
1. Ed Sheeran, Candle in the Wind
2. Miguel featuring Wale, Bennie and the Jets
3. Hunter Hayes, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
4. The Band Perry, Grey Seal
5. John Grant, Sweet Painted Lady
6. Emeli Sandé, All the Girls Love Alice
7. Imelda May, Your Sister Can't Twist (But She Can Rock and Roll)
8. Fall Out Boy, Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting
9. Zac Brown Band, Harmony
For more info, click here: http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2014/01/30/elton-john-hunter-ha...


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Job search tips & strategies
5:30 PM EDT, October 30, 2013
Why informational interviews should be your favorite job-hunting tactic
10:30 AM EST, November 11, 2013
What veterans bring to a job
On Veterans Day, we honor and thank the men and women who have served our country. While the day focuses on their service, it's also a reminder of the transitions they face returning to civilian life.
10:30 AM EST, November 7, 2013
Veterans' edge in the job market
As a veteran, you typically bring a wealth of skills to the table that a civilian job applicant can't. Military service teaches you leadership, teamwork, decision-making and even engineering and technology. And yet, CNN reports that veteran unemployment rates are almost always 2 percent higher than the national average, and 34 percent of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans are unemployed for more than a year after returning home.
3:00 PM EST, November 6, 2013
Bringing up salary in job interviews
Salary is one of the subjects we get asked about the most, particularly on our social accounts. While negotiating a salary is a topic that gets plenty of attention, the timing of when to bring it up is less discussed. Or rather, the discussion can leave you with more questions than answers.
2:40 PM EST, November 6, 2013
How sales skills can get you any job
When I started looking for new career opportunities after leaving the restaurant industry, I was pretty nervous. After all, what could work in the food industry have to do with any other kind of job? I worried about the transferability of my job skills, until I realized that sales skills are not only transferable, they are also an inherent part of just about every kind of job.
12:30 PM EST, November 5, 2013
Create great blog posts that'll get you hired
Blogging has become a great resume builder when pursuing your dream job.
10:50 AM EDT, October 31, 2013
How to address being overqualified in an interview
The main concern about being "overqualified" for a job is that you'll leave your potential employer as soon as something better comes your way. Anything you can say to demonstrate your sincere commitment to the employer and interest in staying long term will help you overcome this doubt.
12:10 PM EDT, October 30, 2013
Turn job search rejection into progress
When the number of job seekers outnumbers the jobs available in the market, there will inevitably be job seekers who experience rejection. Recruiters and hiring managers filter through the stack of résumés quickly to find the best quality candidates to interview and hire. Unfortunately, job seekers are often left wondering why they didn't make the cut.
10:20 AM EDT, October 29, 2013
How to write a résumé for the manufacturing industry
The keys to writing a winning résumé in any industry are to demonstrate your knowledge and experience, position yourself as a skilled individual who is a good match with the company, and show that you know and understand the field. But when it comes to manufacturing, hiring managers are looking for more. Not only do they expect you to know your industry, but they look for résumés that are formatted a certain way, demonstrate specific experience and prove that a candidate fits with the industry's culture.
1:35 PM EDT, October 21, 2013
Get the job with the perfect thank-you note
By all accounts, a thank-you note is expected from any candidate who's serious about the position, and a well-written one will put you ahead of the pack. Here are some of career expert Beth Gilfeather's thoughts on thank-you notes:
1:25 PM EDT, October 21, 2013
Rules for hiring workers with disabilities
As an employer or potential employee, you may have some questions about the hiring process for workers with disabilities. Sometimes it's not clear what questions are all right to ask or what policies are important to understand.
1:15 PM EDT, October 21, 2013
How long-unemployed workers can show their value
If you're out of work, looking for a new job can be challenging, especially if you've been unemployed for an extended period of time. Here are some expert tips for staying on track and nabbing an interview:
12:10 PM EDT, October 21, 2013
Social media on the job hunt
Social media have proved to be a powerful recruitment resource for companies. A recent CareerBuilder survey found that the 39 percent of hiring managers research candidates via social media to find out more about them. In a recent article in The Atlantic, an editor discussed how he found his latest hire via Twitter.
11:50 AM EDT, October 21, 2013
When to start a new job search
When it comes to starting your job search, there's no time like the present-except, maybe, if the present happens to be during a major life change, a big project at work, or the summertime.
11:00 AM EDT, October 14, 2013
Job interview questions size up potential boss
You've heard it before. "People join a company but leave their boss."
5:15 PM EDT, September 25, 2013
What to leave off your resume
It's never easy to figure out what to put on your resume. What will that one line be that hooks the hiring manager? Will the way it's formatted affect the decision? You may think that it's safer to err on the side of including more, but if you load your resume with unnecessary fluff, it could guarantee your place in the reject pile.
1:30 PM EDT, September 19, 2013
Pare down your resume to get noticed
Getting your resume into the hands of a recruiter isn't very difficult. Now getting a recruiter to actually read your resume? That's the hard part.
1:45 PM EDT, September 16, 2013
50+ workers should emphasize advantages
Whether you've lost your job after years of loyal service, see the writing on the wall at your struggling company or are looking to make a move to improve your situation, you'll face an increasingly uphill battle for secure and satisfying employment once you're in your 50s.
12:00 PM EDT, September 16, 2013
Stay green during your job search
Don't believe everything you hear — it's very easy being green, especially if you're looking for a job.
11:45 AM EDT, September 16, 2013
Working with job recruiters
A recruiter can introduce you to the right opportunity and accelerate your job search. If you've never considered working with a recruiter before, here's your chance to learn more the job seeker/recruiter relationship.
6:42 PM EDT, August 30, 2013
Prepare for worst-case layoff scenario
The days of a lifetime employment culture are dead and buried.
4:52 PM EDT, August 21, 2013
Show research, confidence when negotiating a salary
Negotiating a salary is often one of the most unnerving parts of landing a new job.
August 18, 2013
How to answer: 'Why did you leave your last job?'
You're currently employed and get a paycheck every other week. It's a sure and steady income. Why, then, are you searching for a new job?
August 15, 2013
How to impress employers, or scare them off
The hiring process can at times mirror a reality dating competition, with multiple candidates all vying for the same coveted role. And while most candidates use tried and true ways to get an employer's attention, such as a catchy cover letter and killer résumé, others choose less-traditional methods, as proven by the latest CareerBuilder survey.
August 14, 2013
How to juggle multiple interviews
We often hear of job seekers struggling to land interviews. However, what if you're one of the lucky ones to be offered multiple job interviews with different companies?
11:57 AM EDT, August 5, 2013
Eyes have it in job interview
Strong eye contact during an interview can make or break your chances of getting the job, says career expert Allison Hemming. Effective eye contact with the interviewer conveys confidence, enthusiasm and trust. Without it, you may come across as someone uninterested in the position.
11:12 AM EDT, July 23, 2013
Job search starters
You're having a hard time finding a job? Join the club. Instead of sitting around with your head in your hands, drag yourself off the couch and get to work. Here are a few tips to help you get started.
11:00 AM EDT, July 23, 2013
Fnd a great job when you've already got one
You know you're lucky that you have a great job already, but you still can't resist looking elsewhere. Maybe you'd like a better paycheck, perhaps your current role isn't enough of a challenge for you or possibly you're just interested in doing something new.
11:04 AM EDT, June 28, 2013
Is your social networking profile costing you a job?
Admit it. When you're perusing people's profiles on Facebook and other social networking websites, you sometimes judge them. "Bob is always partying." "All Karen does is post pictures of her cats." "Henry's status updates are so annoying."
12:33 PM EDT, June 25, 2013
How creative pros can show their worth
No matter how impressive your peers may find your most recent Dreamweaver shortcut, it's never going to sound as good to the majority of recruiters and hiring managers as "I closed a $94,000 deal today."
12:00 PM EDT, June 25, 2013
How to survive networking events
If you've been given career advice lately, odds are it had something to do with networking. Everyone — from parents to professors to strangers you meet on the subway — is probably telling you the importance of networking. Unfortunately, the phrase, "you should really be networking," is rarely followed up with practical advice about how to network.
3:50 PM EDT, June 17, 2013
Cold-call your way to a new job
Of all the job search tools available to job seekers, cold-calling has to be one of the most intimidating. Yet, it can also be one of the most effective.
1:59 PM EDT, June 10, 2013
'You never call': 10 reasons why you're not getting interviews
No matter how strong your skills or experience are, you won't land a new job without first securing an interview with a prospective employer. Job seekers often consider this step of the hiring process the most difficult, and perplexing. After all, how many times have you considered your qualifications ideal for an open position only to never hear from the hiring manager about the resume and cover letter you submitted?
12:41 PM EDT, May 30, 2013
Give career change a trial run
There is one final step in the process of defining, marketing and preparing yourself for the next phase of your career. It involves "test driving" your chosen career vehicle by trying out some aspects of your new, chosen career path. This will help you get a taste of what it will be like doing the work of your target opportunity.
10:45 AM EDT, May 14, 2013
Job hunting after 50: Brand building and marketing
My efforts to find a new career later in life led me to the career that I have now — one that I not only enjoy, but that makes a difference in the world. In the previous article of this series, I recounted some of the steps that worked for me in performing a personal inventory so that I would have a better idea of the direction I needed to go for the next stage of my career. In this article, I have already made some key decisions concerning direction after doing some self-evaluation. Now, it's time to build my personal brand that I will use to launch myself in the direction that I have chosen.
3:20 PM EDT, May 10, 2013
Call to action: Importance of a phone interview
For many recruiters, the phone has become another means of weeding out unworthy applicants. Sure, your resume is getting you a second look, but before a company HR representative calls you in, there's a good chance he or she will call you up.
11:29 AM EDT, May 7, 2013
Job hunting after 50: A personal inventory
Are you a professional over the age of 50 who is trapped in a job that doesn't meet financial needs or is out of sync with your personality, character or mind? It's not that you are unappreciated or taken for granted. You still have dreams, and your current employment situation is just no longer fulfilling. You are a clever person with substantial skills, and nothing has stopped you from exploring new paths in the past. So don't let anything stop you from refocusing yourself now.
3:16 PM EDT, April 22, 2013
Ready and waiting: Always keep your resume current
Follow these tips to keep your resume polished and packed with some punch:
12:21 PM EDT, April 11, 2013
How to spot an interviewer's red flags
Interviewers are prepared to instantly spot strengths and weaknesses in a job candidate. Naturally, they want to find somebody who's the best fit for the role and weed out job seekers who aren't up to the challenge. However, don't forget that the company is interviewing for you, too. It's up to you to spot the strengths and weaknesses of a company.
5:48 PM EDT, April 9, 2013
Lessons learned in the job search
"If I knew then what I know now" is a thought many of us have had when thinking back on our college days. Undoubtedly, the working world is far different than you thought it would be as a college student. As the class of 2013 prepares for graduation, we provide advice from recent grads and experts.
5:30 PM EDT, April 9, 2013
Give resume a quick refresh
Not getting enough job interviews? Make sure your resume is getting read. Give your resume new life with these four tips:
April 8, 2013
Employers expect steady spring hiring
Hiring is expected to remain on a steady course over the next three months, according to CareerBuilder's latest job forecast. Twenty-six percent of employers plan to increase full-time, permanent headcount in Q2, on par with the previous two quarters, but trending below Q2 estimates last year. While the U.S. job market has been moving in a positive direction—each year in the recovery improving upon the previous one—employers are waiting to see how government spending cuts, health care reform, debt restructuring in Europe and other issues will play out before intensifying their hiring efforts.
April 8, 2013
What looks dated on your résumé?
Fashion and what's in style change over time—and so should your résumé. What may have been a trendy way to format five or 10 years ago could now be considered outdated. And with technology changing how jobs are found and applied for, being current is more crucial to your job search than ever. Whether you're just putting together your résumé or feel like your job search is in a rut, take the time to update your résumé's look with these five tips.
April 3, 2013
Job seekers, the ball's in your court
As college basketball teams face off on the hardwood in their quest to become NCAA champs, job seekers take on dozens of candidates in a marathon competition to be the last one standing, and hired.
March 23, 2013
The never-ending job search
Kevin Holly held several jobs over the years, ranging from a cashier at an airport gift shop to a cook at a fast-food restaurant, most of them taking place while the 23-year-old went to school part time. In fact, the only constant during Holly's off-and-on college years was constant change.
March 11, 2013
10 job-hunting rookie mistakes
Searching for a job is tricky business. With hundreds of websites advertising positions and such an emphasis placed on networking, it can be overwhelming. Where do you start your search? Here are 10 mistakes to avoid when looking for a job just after graduation:
March 8, 2013
Talk up the telecommute
You could almost hear a collective groan from telecommuters across the country last week when Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer said Yahoo employees who work from home would have to show up to the office to work or leave the company.
11:50 AM EST, February 28, 2013
How to find work after retirement
Retirement plans often include dreams of warmer climates, cozier homes and days of leisure. However, today's retirement plans for many may include finding a different job. According to a new CareerBuilder study, 60 percent of workers age 60-plus surveyed say they would look for a new job after retiring from their current company, up from 57 percent last year.
February 27, 2013
Active, intense preparation required for job interview
For months, you've been sending out resumes, filling out online applications and waiting, waiting, waiting.
5:00 PM EST, February 25, 2013
Little white lies we tell during a job search
"You look great in that outfit." "I'm only 25." "I'd love to, but I'm busy."
1:00 PM EST, February 15, 2013
Get a job with your smartphone
If you're like most people, your phone has almost become an extra limb. It's always with you, and without it, you'd feel incomplete. It's your communicator, your scheduler, your alarm clock, your meal planner, your TV remote control, and everything in between. For a growing number of people, it's also becoming an increasingly big part of their job searches: Over the last 10 months, mobile job searching has grown 108 percent*.
11:10 AM EDT, September 17, 2012
Disadvantages and options for job hunters without college degrees
Navigating the job market without a college degree is harder than ever, but there are still plenty of solid jobs to be had, according to a new report.
June 1, 2012
Brazen Careerist
Top 5 networking tips for introverts
There she is. The most confident business woman you've ever seen. She's owning the room. Gliding from one person to the next with a wide smile and a look that says, "I'm the best at what I do."
May 19, 2012
How work history affects your job hunt
Some say the resume is dying. I say it's not. For most jobs, you still have to present an impressive resume and cover letter to land an interview.
May 19, 2012
How to avoid 4 job-changing mistakes
With the economy starting to turn a corner, and hiring in some industries and regions picking up, you might be contemplating making the jump to a new job. But any career move comes with risks you need to be aware of before you make a change.
12:55 AM EDT, May 17, 2012
Joyce Lain Kennedy: Is your old employer better the second time?
DEAR JOYCE: A former co-worker gave me a heads-up that I'm going to be invited to rejoin a company that laid me off. I do expect another offer within the next week so I'm torn about what to say if invited to a "homecoming." The pros and cons of my situation add up to what? -- No Initials Please
March 12, 2011
Jobs are out there, so are scammers
Being out of work is tough enough. Don't be so desperate that you get scammed while job hunting.
February 29, 2012
Make resumes catch the computer's eye
If this is a foreign language to you — "proprietary algorithms," "advanced semantic search," "computational linguistics" and "statistical inference" — keep reading.
February 29, 2012
Jobless discrimination ban gains steam
Recently, a hiring director complained to me that he was aghast at the way a job candidate came dressed for an interview for a financial position. He wore jeans and a mostly unbuttoned, button-down shirt. Even worse, the candidate questioned whether the job hours would force him to sit in traffic to arrive on time. "It was clear that even though he had been out of work for a year, he really didn't want the job," the director said.
February 23, 2012
Should I change jobs?
QUESTION: I'm having trouble deciding whether to change jobs. For a number of years, I have worked for a small local company. I can walk to work and go home for lunch, which is a great lifestyle benefit. The pay is fair, but there is no room for advancement, and the business owners are greedy, arrogant people.
November 18, 2011
How over-50 job seekers improve odds
Many job seekers have an uphill climb in this economy. And those over 50 have a specific set of job-search issues to surmount. Age discrimination and tortuous hiring processes are beyond their control, but they can improve on any lack of technical skills and their ability to network, among other things.
October 7, 2011
Indeed.com adds resume search
A new resume search claims more than 42,000 job hunters in Chicago.
September 8, 2011
What hiring managers really want to see
When you're job searching, simply getting the attention of potential employers can be a challenge. Of course, there are always a few tricks to keep employers intrigued, no matter what job you're eager to land. Wondering what hiring managers want to see? Here, job-search experts weigh in on what makes job applicants irresistible:
11:30 AM EDT, August 25, 2011
Human connections guide social networks
It might be time to write those recommendations your LinkedIn contacts have been requesting. It's the right thing to do.
6:06 PM EDT, July 25, 2011
Resume traps: Best resumes defy old conventions
The digital revolution may have changed the hiring game, but for most applicants the resume is not dead.
June 4, 2011
Negotiating a salary offer
For those employees who have been lucky enough to keep their jobs or get job offers during the recession, negotiating a higher salary or asking for a raise may not be top-of-mind.
3:06 PM EDT, May 20, 2011
What makes a good reference letter?
How does a job seeker help strengthen his or her credentials as a person of substance?
2:12 PM EDT, May 20, 2011
Frustration slows job search, but keep fighting
There's something missing in your life but you can't quite put your finger on it. Maybe it has something to do with those calls from Visa about your bill. Or it might be related to your firsthand knowledge of every case decided by Judge Judy since October. How about your unfamiliarity with the hours between 7 a.m. and noon? Still not getting it?
March 29, 2011
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Lights! Cameras! Job interview!
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