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What Do Job Search Sites for Women Offer?
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella got a whole lot more attention than he bargained for when he opined that women in technology could do more for their careers by being patient and relying on "karma" rather than asking for raises. The implication was that if they'd just hunker down and do their jobs, women would find that their pay would naturally rise to the right level and everybody could be spared the awkwardness of the dreaded "salary conversation." Though Nadella backtracked quickly, it's hard not to have the impression that he was sharing his honest belief: That in the meritocracy of technology, people are paid what they're worth, regardless of gender.
Of course, no business is a pure meritocracy, and gender matters a lot. On average, women earn just 77 percent of what their male counterparts do, and hold just 5.4 percent of the top jobs in the Fortune 1000. The good news: The discussions about inequality are more open now. The bad news: We still have to have them.
Obviously, then, women who are looking for work face the prospect of gender discrimination. Sometimes, the discrimination is overt — we've all heard stories about the hiring manager who calls you "sweetheart" during the interview. But sometimes, it's more subtle, entwined with a culture that penalizes those who even ask about family leave, or hidden in questions about children or aging parents.
Many companies are trying to do better, though, aggressively working to recruit women into their ranks. One approach they're taking is to post open positions on job boards that focus on women.
These websites — which range from a handful of standalone offerings to postings on the sites of women's professional organizations — don't offer any kind of magic bullet. Employers can't set aside specific jobs for specific genders, after all, and chances are each position's been posted in more than one place. But by seeking out women through these sites, the company is sending a message that it's serious about diversity.
How do you find these sites? Google is a good place to start. Enter search terms like "women accounting job postings" or "women technology job postings." The results will usually include links to appropriate organizations and their career sections.
Practically speaking, many of the best listings are on the sites of women's groups in specific industries. For example, the websites of Women in Technology and the National Association of Women in Construction offer full career centers, featuring job listings as well as the ability to post your resume. In many cases, you don't need to be a member to view the postings.
Unfortunately, these sites still leave the seeker with a lot of work to do. A posting by itself says only so much about a company's culture and workplace, so the onus remains on you to search out intelligence using your network, social media, online forums, and the Web.
Dedicated job sites provide women with a reasonable place to begin their search, especially when they're hosted by an organization focused on skills that match the candidate's interests. Does posting there prove a company's commitment to gender diversity? No. But it's a promising signal.
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About the Author: Mark Feffer has written, edited and produced hundreds of articles on careers, personal finance and technology. His work has appeared on Dice.com, Entrepreneur.com as well as on other top sites. He is currently writing for JobsinVT.com, the top local resource for job seekers, employers and recruiters in Vermont.
Ten Facts About Women in the Tech Industry
Men have always dominated the workforce, winning out over the fairer sex in both wages earned and positions held. Sadly, this trend is continuing in the tech industry today.
Even though Google has often been called one of the best places to work, it doesn't appear to be for women who make up just 30% of their total employees. That number dwindles further to only 17% in departments that are specifically focused on technology.
Women seem to be fighting an uphill battle, but they are still climbing the mountain. Let's look at ten facts about women in the tech industry that show both positive and negative figures:
1. Women hold 51% of all professional occupations in the United States while only 26% of those are computer-related. While women are getting more white collar recognition, they aren't gaining much ground in the tech arena.
2. The CIO (Chief Information Officer) position with Fortune 250 companies is 19% female, but of the Fortune 100 firms, only four have a women as their CEO. Women are present in these companies, but not many of them are seated in the president's chair.
3. While women comprise only 7% of tech company founders, those led by women are have 12% higher revenues using 33% less capital. Those in top management roles are more successful than their male counterparts.
4. Further figures show that twice as many women are leaders in successful startups over those ventures that failed or are failing. Women at the top in the startup game are again more successful than men.
5. More than half (56%) of women in the technology industry leave midway (10-20 years) through their careers, but 22% of them go on to be self-employed in the same market. If you're going to go out, then go out swinging.
6. Men and women software developers start out with similar pay, but men have a higher upper range and end up earning more in the long run. Perhaps that is their motivation for women exiting the venture to pursue their own interests.
7. The gender pay gap is less for computer programmers where women are down only 7%, but that is still better than some other professional occupations, where male lawyers earn 13% more and female accountants take home 24% less pay.
8. Ethnically speaking, the numbers are very dismal. In 2012, only 3% of our computing workforce were African-American women, 4% were Asian and only 1% of these females were Latino. Adding race into this equation makes it even more difficult for the placement of women into tech fields.
9. Even worse, these numbers are down from 2010 where 16% were African American, 9% Asian and 6% Latino. Let's hope that 2013 and 2014 show more promise, but it is not looking good thus far.
10. Facebook is mirroring that of Google and the rest of our leaders in technology, with a tremendous lack of both women and minorities in their employment diversity data. The overwhelming majority of tech workers are either caucasian or asian men.
Even though these numbers are depressing, thinly veiled underneath is the fact that women are more successful than men in the business and tech worlds. Take a second look at items three and four to see why businessmen should be taking a hard look at these statistics. When leaving their tech positions, some women didn't give up, they become self-employed instead, leaving their bosses behind and leading themselves down a better path.
About the Author: Megan Ritter is an online business journalist and entrepreneur with a background in social media marketing. In addition to having a passion for technology, she also enjoys writing about business communications, globalization and online branding. Connect with her on Twitter.
Happiness vs. Complacency – #NYSHRM14
"If you limit yourself to what's comfortable, you deny yourself what's possible."
This week I'm at the 2014 New York State SHRM Conference in my hometown of Buffalo. At the time I'm writing this, we're about three quarters of the way through the conference and have seen four of the five keynote speakers. As you'd expect, and as is typical of conferences such as these, the keynote speakers had numerous what we would call "tweetable moments" – tidbits of information that translate very easily into 140 or less character tweets. These are typically key ideas and calls to action, and if you search the #NYSHRM14 hashtag you'll see many of them. But amid all of the ideas shared by the speakers, I keep coming back to the one above. This particular nugget came from Sunday night's keynote Dan Thurmon, who entertained the crowd with his juggling and unicycling skills while encouraging us to live life "Off Balance on Purpose."
I think this idea resonates so much with me because it's something that is so easy to forget. We get comfortable. We tell ourselves that this comfort equals happiness. But does it? Is it happiness, or is it complacency? I was reminded of Robin Roberts in her keynote at SHRM National this year, when she encouraged attendees to be thankful and grateful for what we have, but never, ever get content; always ask yourself if you're ready for something more, something bigger.
The danger when we get complacent is that we stop challenging ourselves. We convince ourselves it's good enough. It's easy. It's routine. We're happy. Right? Right?? Or are we really just complacent?
In our personal and professional lives, in the midst of the frenetic pace many of us maintain, sometimes it's just easier to be content with where we are. Life's pace can get tiring, and it becomes easy to say we don't have the energy to push ourselves further. It's too much effort. And besides, we're happy. We have the right balance. But as Dan Thurmon reminded us, there is no such thing as sustainable perfect balance…and even if there was, it would get boring fast.
Are we happy? Is the illusion of balance really making us happy? Or again, is it simply complacency?
When we're complacent, we stop learning, we stop growing… we stop bettering ourselves, our lives, our companies, our personal situations.
Are we actually ready for more? Do we deserve better?
Tuesday morning's keynote Mark Murphy, author of "Hundred Percenters" aligned with this message by reminding us that "no great accomplishment happens within our comfort zone." Great accomplishments are hard, require learning something new, and require pushing ourselves out of our comfort zone. We can't accomplish anything worthwhile without effort, without pushing outside what we know and what we're comfortable with, without stepping into a little uncertainty. I think that goes for each of us in both our personal and professional lives. Keynote speaker Jennifer McClure shared with us a personal story about how and why should "step out" – to face fears, uncertainty, and even naysayers and just go for it; to believe in ourselves and take risks to strive for bigger and better things.
Stepping out can be scary….but I think it's worth it.
So I ask you, what are you ready to do? What are you going to change? What are you going to stop just accepting? As HR professionals. As business people. As humans.
How are you going to embrace possibility?
About the Author: Jennifer Payne, SPHR has over 16 years of HR experience in employee relations, talent acquisition, and learning & development, and currently works in talent management in the retail grocery industry. She is one of the co-founders of Women of HR, and is currently the Editor of the site. You can connect with her on Twitter as @JennyJensHR and on LinkedIn.
HR Sense: Born or Learned?
It's been said before that the problem with expecting Common Sense from others is that common sense just isn't that common. It's kind of a judgmental statement, right? It almost implies that there are general "rules" for life we should be following but most of us aren't. What's worse is that there are a lot of people out there who like to put HR down by saying "It's just Common sense". For those of us who actually work in HR, we know how untrue and unfair that statement is.
Forget about common sense, let's talk about "HR Sense". I often get the chance to chat with people looking to break into HR and sometimes I am surprised by what they think HR entails. It makes me wonder, is HR sense something you are born with, or is it something that you develop over time? Now, some things you obviously can't know without experience and study. No one instinctively knows how to handle FMLA or navigate payroll. But what about the less technical aspects of the job?
Can you teach someone how to be empathetic and approachable while simultaneously being firm and direct? How about staying calm under the pressure of a workplace emergency or assisting an injured employee? Can you learn the level of professionalism HR truly requires?
Important questions all. But ultimately, those aren't the questions we need to be asking. Instead, ask anyone who has worked in HR for a while: What keeps you in the profession? What excites you about what you do? I can almost guarantee that the HR Pros who truly love what they do will make the answer clear.
A lot of people think they can do HR. It's just "common sense," right? Which is why you can't focus on why someone wants to get into HR; you have to find out why they've stayed and how they've been successful. Only then can you discern how a person's natural talents meld beautifully with the skills only experience and education can develop and hone over time.
So the answer is: HR sense is both something you are born with and something you learn. A person's natural HR sense is what helps them take an interest in HR and lead an individual to learn more and improve upon their abilities. For example, a natural willingness to communicate effectively and professionally can lead someone to take a business writing class or join Toastmasters. It's the ability to know what you need to improve upon and being willing to try. This is what makes HR sense something both innate and learned.
So for all you aspiring HR pros out there, don't give up. Trust your instincts but be willing to work on your skills. It'll not only make you a better HR Pro, it'll help you maintain your passion for HR for a long time to come.
Five Initial Steps to "Changing Your Frame"
As many companies and individuals face possible obsolescence or at a minimum becoming stale in their service offerings, their approach to their market, or perhaps in their own passions for how they are contributing, the concept of 'reinvention' is becoming more and more prevalent. Though this concept is certainly not new, this term has become a mainstay in our present vocabulary. Blame it on the Baby Boomers, who are seeking career longevity amidst the onslaught of the millennials and the 'Gen X and Y' populations. Regardless of the catalyst, reframing ourselves and our offerings – or perhaps just reframing the way we look at our companies and our own personal careers, has always been the key to survival.
Over the years, I have watched many mediocre business professionals carve out very successful careers by their ability to parlay their approach into attractive and ultimately lucrative options. No, these individuals are not the smartest nor the most successful in their prior roles, yet they honed the knack of marketing themselves. They have mastered the ability to show (and in most cases virtually create from nothing) a multi-faceted face – both in 'real life' and via social media – which puts forth the image they wish to create. Today's social media enables these ambitious ones to paint the picture they wish to paint, associate with those they wish to align themselves online (primarily for the purpose of self-promotion), and to show only the sides they wish to show. It is a fascinating phenomenon. Of course, as my father has always taught me: "If you see it, everyone else probably sees it, too". Thus, these social media mirages are indeed, just that. So, if one does want to 'change the frame' on their careers – and do so authentically and anchored in reality versus 'social media hype' – how does a person get started? If a person wants to 'reinvent' their focus areas for contribution, or perhaps even their lives – how do they this?!
As mentioned before, it is not luck (in which I am personally not a believer) or plain smarts or even hard work that most commonly leads to uber success (success, by the way, as defined by the individual). Ultimately I believe it is our intentions fed by our energy – consistently and genuinely – which will lead to our success. So, what are a few initial steps we can take to harness our intentions and 'change our frame' as we build our 'second or third acts'?
1. Know where you are today AND determine where you want to go NEXT.
While working with Dr. Noel Tichy over the past few decades in our transformational leadership work, we utilize a process which undoubtedly is one of the most impactful exercises for organizations to experience. It is the process of discerning 'Our current state' (facing the harsh reality of where we find ourselves today) and then, defining and projecting 'Our desired state', which is where we ultimately want to go. We can use this process for individuals just as we do for companies and organizations. The objective is to look in the mirror and determine – are we doing what we REALLY want to do? Are we good at what we are doing? Are we aligned as individuals, or if we are part of a team – is the team aligned around where we want to go? If not – that is the first awakening. We must determine where we are AND where we want to go.
One last and critical note on this – the 'where I want to go' does not have to be the FINAL destination. So many times, we think and think AND think…..which leads to 'analysis paralyses'!! Nothing in this world is permanent; so your next step will probably not be your 'last step'. Make the move. Forward momentum is how we determine if the direction is the ultimate 'right' direction!
2. Parlay your Gifts into the Market
This can be a tough step. Just because you love what you do AND you are good at it does NOT mean that anyone will want to buy it! What NEED are you filling? What is it that YOU offer that makes you different? Who are your potential clients….or hiring audiences? Learning how to take what we 'do' and apply it to a void in the market is a critical success factor. AND, remember, what folks wanted to buy 5 years ago is not what they will want to buy today….unless it has been modified for the market.
3. Creativity coupled with Agility is Key
We have to hone the ability to 'think outside and inside the box'. It is hard to do this in solitary confinement! So – we need to build our posse of partners to help us. Retired executives, leadership coaches, prior professors, supportive customers, and even competitive business colleagues. Each will have a perspective or insights to offer. We have to be willing to ask for help – and to hear the brutal, honest truth. Does the market value what I bring? Is my approach outdated? Do my clients want more – or different – services from me? What do I NOT know – that I need to know – to truly thrive and survive in the market today? We have to be open to the answers….as hearing them and then ignoring them – does nothing! We need to hear (and listen) to the market and then be creative and AGILE in how we meet them where they are.
4. Build a game plan and be FOCUSED.
Every business has a game plan (and if they don't – they will not be around for long!). Every one of us, for our careers, needs a game plan, too. Sure – it will change – yet, to not have any sense of where we want to go and HOW we are going to get there – results in mere folly. We need to lay out specific steps on how we are going to accomplish specific goals. Too many times, we become insular in our focus – meaning that we focus on stuff that will not REALLY move the dial. We need to determine where we want to go, what we want to contribute and THEN determine how we are going to get there. Then, become ruthlessly focused on these steps…..the other stuff is just noise.
5. Hang tight.
This is easy to say; yet, this is where the weak are separated from the strong. We have to exercise our muscles so that we do not give up too easily. As any company, organization, or individual introduces new approaches, new products and services, or a 'new face' to their markets and constituents – immediate acceptance and 'manna from Heaven' is not guaranteed.
There is always going to be a phase of education to the market; then a phase of 'differentiation and selling' and then – if we are diligent – we will secure our first proving ground. This may be a new job in our new field or a new customer for our new service offering or a product extension in an existing market. Yet, what I know for sure is that it will probably NOT come about instantly AND it will not happen without sweat equity. Yet, when we do 'win', our expended effort just makes our success that much sweeter.
My final thoughts are: we need to stop comparing this new chapter with the old chapter – good or bad. There is no comparison, thankfully. We (and the organizations for which we work) are a compilation of all our experiences, and this new chapter will be a completely new life in many ways. That concept can be quite liberating when we allow ourselves to embrace it. We need to simply embrace progress not perfection. Keep the forward momentum. Stay open. Be receptive to even what may appear to be an opportunity which is out of your wheel house. If you are attracted to it, explore what about the role turns you on. There is a reason – of this I am certain. Our intuition and inner voice does not lie. Ever. So listen to it. AND remember that nothing is permanent.
About the Author: Kristin Kaufman is founder of Alignment, Inc.™, formed in 2007 to help individuals, corporations, boards of directors and non-profits find alignment within themselves and their organizations. A prolific writer, Kristin's first book, Is This Seat Taken?, centers on her global experiences seeding her journey toward alignment. The book is scheduled for release in November 2011. Kristin is on Twitter as @KristinKaufman.
7 Tips for a Healthy Work/Life Balance
Achieving successful work-life balance can very often seem like mission impossible. Busy work schedules often dictate lives of most people so much so that your personal time gets affected and can become limited. For many of us we don't even realise that we are not finding the time for ourselves and this can have an impact on us, mentally and within your overall health.
You are probably thinking that it is easier said than done, which is correct. We all have different lives, schedules and responsibilities – from the young professional working extra hours to secure the promotion, to becoming a senior manager who has mouths to feed and KPI's to secure. Nevertheless we can all try and dedicate some valuable 'me' time for ourselves in order to see some great improvements when it comes to our work-life balance.
Incorporating any one of these seven tips listed below will bring you a step closer to achieving a healthy work life balance you so desire:
Introduce Skype meetings
Important business meetings can require a lot of travel, which could equate to multiple days away from home and the office. Today's technology has made it possible for you to reach clients that are states and even countries away, all from the comfort of your home or office. Skype and conference calls are both ideal ways to communicating with clients, whilst saving you and your business time and hassle of travelling.
If a business trip is a must then using Skype would allow you keeping in touch with your colleagues back in the office and maintaining office relationships. Even more you will also find Skype reducing your business's travel costs, meaning the money could then be invested elsewhere.
Treat yourself regularly
Treating yourself regularly is really important for your sanity and health. Choosing to do something you enjoy will make you feel more grounded and relaxed. Allow yourself a 30 minute window each day where you do something for yourself. Things you truly enjoy, such as read a book, have a bath or cook a nice meal.
If you are a busy city worker, go into the local salon and treat yourself to an express facial. Alternatively you could always have a girl's night in a nice restaurant or have a date night with your partner. These easy things will definitely make you feel happier and more relaxed.
Work from home
If you have a lunchtime client meeting you must attend, consider traveling to the venue from your home, as commuting directly will be help you cut down on travel costs. Another benefit of the many innovative technologies we have today is the ability to share documents and other information online. This allows you the great opportunity of working from home, yet still be connected to your office. Therefore, by utilizing this tool, you can cut down on the days you have to go into the office. This will also help you out on days when you are not able to make it into the office due to weather or child care, and will become a perfect solution to being able to access all your documents.
Set realistic expectations
It is a good idea to set your expectations for your life reasonably. For example, it is a realistic goal to aim to climb the ladder at work, become a good cook and keep your home running efficiently. However, it is not realistic to be working 70 + hours a week, whilst becoming a gourmet chef and keeping your home spotless – it just won't happen. Therefore, to avoid becoming discouraged, it is smart to set manageable goals and not expecting yourself accomplishing superhuman tasks.
Remember you are just a human and it is not a crime to ask for help!
Be willing to alter your definition of success
Different stages of life call for different definitions of success. For example, if you have young children, you can feel successful if you get your kids off to day-care, get yourself to work on time and get at least a portion of your duties accomplished on any given day. However, if you don't have children, of course you can expect more from yourself in regards to your job and your personal goals. In other words, your definition of success will likely change throughout various stages of your life, and that is okay.
Exercise on lunch break
According to John Ratey, Harvard Medical School psychiatrist, exercise is the best thing you could do for you brain in regards to learning, memory and mood. Since exercising also leads to a fit body, incorporating it into your working day just makes sense. If you are not lucky enough to have a gym in your office building then fear not. Most fitness suites offer express classes during lunch times that are high intensity workouts lasting 30 minutes. If you would rather prefer a low impact workout, then try going for a swim.
Getting up and moving, somewhere away from your computer, will give you some fresh air during a hectic day, allowing you to concentrate, which will lead to a more productive workday.
Make sure your career choice fits your strengths
For whatever reason, many people end up in a career that is completely wrong for them. A person who hates numbers ends up working at a bank, or a person who doesn't care for children has a career as a teacher. This career choice just doesn't make sense. Therefore, if you have ever felt like your career choice just doesn't match your strengths or personality, do something about it and find a career that fits you better.
If it is impossible due to financial reasons, consider utilizing your personality and skills taking part in volunteering activities outside of work. Helping others will allow you utilizing your gifts and give you a sense of greater purpose as you will be giving back to others.
By following the seven tips listed above, you will be on your way to a healthier work-life balance. Be careful not to set your goals too high, just half an hour to an hour a day can really make a difference.
About the Author: As a young entrepreneur and business blogger, Lucinda Smith has developed a passion for helping small and medium sized businesses grow. She likes to particularly focus on using technology and software solutions to save businesses time and money. She also contributes to the DNS managed print services blog.
Vacation Strategies for Busy Working Women
Most professional women I consult with feel guilty about taking time off work for a variety of reasons. Some of the ones I hear most often are:
"I have so many responsibilities in my job that if I take time off it just means that when I return I have to work a mass amount of hours to get caught up. It makes the time away seem like it's not even worth it. I end up feeling punished for being away."
"I don't want time away from work to hurt my reputation, jeopardize my position or impair my promotional opportunities. I've worked too hard to be perceived as not entirely committed or reliable."
"I love being productive and informed. It feels like when I'm away from work for more than a day or two, I lose out on knowing what's going on and it makes me feel out of the loop and out of control."
"I need to save all of my time for the 'in case of emergency' or 'sick parent/kid' situations." (Note: most of us need a cushion of time on the books for unforeseen emergencies, but saving all of your time isn't healthy.)
The problem with this rationale is that we short change ourselves, our careers, and in the long run even our employer. If we neglect to balance our time at work by taking time off, we risk diminishing returns for ourselves and our organization. Here are a few things to consider:
- Stepping away from the day-to-day activities of the job gives your mind an opportunity to dream, create and innovate, providing fresh new ideas for how to tackle your responsibilities when you return.
- Women need to view their jobs from multiple perspectives. Vacation and relaxation is a vantage point that can give a person a whole new sense of self (both professionally and personally).
- Burnout occurs when there is too much of any one thing in a person's life. All work and no real play contribute to an inability to see beyond the next task at hand. It creates an unhealthy cycle of reactionary behavior (too much work – not enough time – not enough energy – more backed up work, repeat).
- A temporary hiatus from the job is not just a nice-to-have, it's essential to take time away from work to give your brain and body a break:
-Research shows that being constantly under pressure floods the brain with stress hormones, wearing down the high performance brain function that needs to occur at work to maximize our jobs and performance.
- Recent studies have reaffirmed that leisure time, including vacations, contributed to higher positive emotional levels, better coping skills, less depression and lower blood pressure.
- Women who reported that they vacationed less than once every two years were more likely to suffer from significant episodes of stress than those who took vacations at least twice a year.
So what can a dedicated, hard-driving business woman do?
Simply put, start small. Work your way into taking your vacation time by:
- Try 2 hour vacation slots in the early morning, extended lunches or late afternoons.
- Take half days during lower volume times (e.g. Thursdays and Fridays).
- Build up to extended weekends (Mondays and Fridays).
- Use vacation around the holidays or slow work cycles, when others are out too and business processes slow down a bit.
- Take time off to volunteer with charitable organizations (you likely won't back out of the commitment and you'll feel good about yourself for having helped others out).
- If you're afraid to go cold turkey, then limit yourself to staying connected to your email/phone for certain periods of time while you're out. Check in every morning and afternoon if you need to, but give yourself the rest of the day to disconnect.
- When you get back in the office, pause long enough to acknowledge that even though there may be additional short term stress, the office survived and so did you.
Set your sights to build up to big:
- Reserve time on the books in advance. Do whatever you can to force yourself to take the time off – buy the plane/train ticket far in advance, book a non-refundable hotel stay, create commitments to friends and family so there is an expectation of follow through.
- If you can't disconnect on your own, consider visiting a place that has limited technology reception so you are forced to really take the time away, to power off and enjoy. It will reinforce for your body and mind that time away is actually advantageous to your mental health.
- Invite friends and family to your home or city for visits in order to obligate yourself to spend time away from work with additional people you care about (yes, there are so many people at work that we care deeply about, the time off is often for the others that we unintentionally neglect spending quality time with).
- During your time off do activities that really make you happy and excited, or peaceful and rested. This will make the time away seem worth it.
- Anticipate the break from work and routine. Allow yourself to really look forward to the day(s) off. The anticipation will help your brain get accustomed to the idea that time away is fun and healthy.
- Understand that it comes down to this: what you mentally project about your work and time away is a strong component of what becomes your reality. Your personal perception of what you deserve is part of what you will project to your employer. Keep in mind that it's appropriate to use the time that your employer gave to you as a benefit. Take the time and use it as an investment in your overall health and an investment in your professional self.
The final, and maybe most important piece, is to remember to put it all into perspective. At the end of our lives while many will be satisfied to have had a successful career, our most important reflections will most likely be on the big ticket items: the way we lived, the people we touched, the adventures we had, the friends and family we loved. Spending all of our time at a desk or wired up to others won't afford us the experiences we need to minimize regret and to feel great about the lives we've led.
About the Author: Amanda Andrade is the Chief People Officer for Veterans United Home Loans – Fortune magazine's 21st best medium workplace and one the fastest growing companies in the United States according to INC magazine. Amanda has led human resource organizations in both public and private sectors. She also has a doctorate in Environment and Behavior, focusing on highly profitable, employee-centric work environments. Connect with Amanda on Google+.
Reflection and Perspective
I just returned from a short vacation to Myrtle Beach, SC. Myrtle Beach is a place that I've visited many, many times over the years, both with family and friends. It's one of the first family vacations I went on when I was a little girl, and it has continued to be a place that I've returned to over the years, through various stages of my life…as a kid, a teenager, a young adult on my first vacation on my own, and more recently with extended family, including my niece and nephews.
The beauty of returning to somewhere that you've visited many times, at various stages of your life, is that it remains a constant – relatively unchanged – no matter how much your life changes from one visit to the next. So I find these periodic visits to be the perfect opportunity to reflect on those life changes. As I walk the shores of the beach that I've walked so many times, I have the chance to think about just exactly what is different in my life since my last visit…for the better, for the worse, and for the, well, just different.
But it's not just an opportunity to reflect on what has changed since the last visit, it's also an opportunity to speculate about what could be different by the next time. Each time I'm there, before I leave, I take a moment to enjoy a view of the ocean and appreciate where I am at that moment, but also to wonder where exactly my life might be by the next time I return. And each time I do that, I'm often amazed at exactly how much IS different since the last time…the people who have come into or left my life, the losses I've experienced, the successes I've enjoyed, the opportunities I've had both personally and professionally, the direction my life has taken…many of these changes being things I never would have or could have expected. And though many times change is something we can't necessarily anticipate, moments like these can also serve as a time to reflect on what we KNOW we want to change in the future.
What does this have to do with HR or business?
In the hectic rush of our days, weeks, and years, I wonder how many of us take those moments to reflect on how far we've come and where we want to go? To really appreciate exactly how much we've accomplished over a finite period of time, and exactly what more we'd like to do over that next finite period of time? Many of us talk about "three year plans" or "five year plans" but do we effectively take time in the midst of those plans to stop for a reality check? To re-calibrate the plan as needed? Or to just stop and appreciate the wonder of the unexpected places that fate sometimes takes us beyond what we had planned?
What about you? Do you stop to reflect? Do you have a constant place where you can go to appreciate where life has taken you and think about the future?
And as HR professionals, do we encourage our employees to do the same? Is reflection, planning, and re-calibration part of our career planning processes?
About the Author: Jennifer Payne, SPHR has over 16 years of HR experience in employee relations, talent acquisition, and learning & development, and currently works in talent management in the retail grocery industry. She is one of the co-founders of Women of HR, and is currently the Editor of the site. You can connect with her on Twitter as @JennyJensHR and on LinkedIn.
Making the 'Pause' Compelling
Our cups, plates, and lives are spilling over! Every day I meet with individuals, at every level within an organization, from the CEO to individual contributors, and the one common denominator is their lamentation of being over-stimulated, over-saturated, over-spent, over-extended, and over-scheduled.
Most are over achievers and thus, more often than not they find themselves in this situation by their own doing. Contrary to their initial quest of becoming experts in their respective fields, better educated, and 'armed with information', they actually become bogged down with more data and information that they know what to do with. This leads to the tendency of analysis paralysis of their newly accumulated intelligence, continued over-extension to achieve the 'next rung' which leads to the next, and the next, and the next! They become overwhelmed and under fulfilled.
This always leads to the proverbial dilemma: For the sake of what am I on this emotional business hamster wheel – and how do I get off? Or in some cases, more appropriately the question becomes: how can I become more in touch with my situation so that I can change my frame on the realities and subsequently manage my responses to them?
The answers are often as simple as the space right in front of our faces…..and within us. The basic premise is this: creating pause in our lives can reconnect us with us. By simply taking brief pauses throughout the day, can and will have a profound impact on your life and work. When we pause – we breathe, we become more aware of ourselves, we become STILL. Breath brings our bodies oxygen, which makes us stronger, clears the cobwebs, and helps us become more cognitively effective. Yet, for some reason, we have a hard time SLOWING DOWN and taking a long, deep breath. Yet, when we do, we become undeniably more centered, aligned, and powerful.
What are a few things we can do to facilitate this state of PAUSE and reflection so that we may change our frame and create a state of alignment or 're-alignment' in our busy lives?
1. In your car, put down the phone and turn off the radio!
We can create our own solitude and 'spa' time while we are barreling down the freeway. I am amazed at how we want to fill every last minute, even the coveted 'dashboard time' with calling someone or listening to NPR. I am as guilty as the next person! Yet, if we take that time to simply breathe, process the information we read before we left the office, 'sit with' the latest interaction we had with our spouse, our co-worker, or even a difficult client….we give ourselves time to regroup, revitalize, and reframe.
2. Take it one step further…..when in transition (physically or figuratively)….stay present and awake.
Transitions are the bridge periods in life. Whether these are the paces to/from the elevator, to/from the restroom, going through airport security, or as we pack up our offices at the end of the day. During these times, we often are talking on our headset or texting – to get every single ounce of energy out of that moment. My suggestion: STOP DOING THIS!!
Try simply being present. Look around. Engage. Breathe. Observe. BE. Listen to your own thoughts. Heed the callings within your heart and soul. Those are the 'whispers' which Oprah has coined as her phrase for your inner voice. By simply pausing and becoming present and awake, you tap into your power rather than spending it on time-wasting distractions.
3. Make time for Pause by creating white space on your calendar.
Despite your best intentions, 'stuff' will happen. Road construction, accidents, delayed flights, missed flights…..this is life. We have all been guilty of booking ourselves back to back with little time to even stretch our legs; this creates the perfect storm for chaotic stress. One small mishap, and the house of cards collapses. Yet, if we can build a little 'white space' into our calendars – on a daily basis – we enable ourselves the enviable 'hall pass' to life's inevitable travails. This fudge room will become your most prized possession…and the trick is this: we own the power to create that white space. Do it!
4. Finally, get to know YOU…and be willing to let that be enough in this moment.
What brought you to where you are today? Are there patterns and trends from which you can learn? Give yourself freedom to be who you are – and watch, learn, and grow – in this moment. BE and let all things flow from there. Observe yourself – and be curious about what drives your behaviors. This can be such a revealing process. I have personally found my own leadership executive coach to be incredibly supportive, and in many ways indispensable, in holding the mirror for me. Also, consider keeping a journal. This may be a stretch for some – that is okay. Even if you only write down only one or two thoughts you have – when you have them – it is amazing how they will grow and multiply in your mind's eye. It is a great way to reflect on your day, the lessons learned, the observations of yourself and others and again provide meaningful pause. It is like living it 'over' in some ways – which is incredibly powerful.
The net point: Give yourself permission to PAUSE in life. This will provide time and space to 'align' with your core soul, which is your greatest source of power. Often, we must slow down to go fast…..so make that choice and then allow this new found energy to manifest into the world through your refreshed contributions.
About the Author: Kristin Kaufman is founder of Alignment, Inc.™, formed in 2007 to help individuals, corporations, boards of directors and non-profits find alignment within themselves and their organizations. A prolific writer, Kristin's first book, Is This Seat Taken?, centers on her global experiences seeding her journey toward alignment. The book is scheduled for release in November 2011. Kristin is on Twitter as @KristinKaufman.
What I've Learned Starting my Career: The Perspective of a Woman of the Millennial Generation
Let me begin with saying I've very new in my career. I'm 22 and I graduated with a B.A. in English Literature in May of 2013 and started my current job six months ago.
There were some vital things I've learned since graduating. Since I've graduated, I've been laid off from a small internet marketing company, was self-employed for four months and then recruited for my current job. All this, while not entirely knowing what exactly I wanted out of my career.
My current title is SEO Technical Specialist (click on the link if you have no idea what that is, many people I've met do not)! I had my first review and first promotion last week. The last six months have been intense and exciting. Also terrifying and frustrating. I wanted to share what I've learned so far with starting my career in the corporate world as a young, female millennial.
Perception is Reality
One of the hardest things I've learned (in a very hard way) is keeping my cool. Working in the corporate environment, being new and being young, it takes me a little bit more work to have my ideas considered. That can be very frustrating.
The most important thing is to be sure you keep calm, both your voice and face. Take a moment to walk away and think about. Consider bringing up the subject in a different way. How you react will either improve or damage your relationship with the person you are working with.
It's important to build a "brand" around yourself. Create a professional Twitter account, grow your Linkedin profile and watch your posts on Facebook. Building a brand is one way you can control other's perception of you.
Keep Learning!
I work in an industry that changes all of the time. With that, I'm constantly reading industry blogs. Sometimes I've even been the first one in my department to share important industry news. This matters. Not only is it important so that you can continue to improve your work, but becoming a person who is clearly knowledgeable will gain you respect and recognition.
Get certification in an aspect of your field. There are lots of options for online learning. I'm currently investigating a Mini MBA in Internet Marketing. I come from a writing background and ended up (happily) in the field of Search Engine Optimization. It's very exciting but can be challenging because many of my co-workers have more experience in both marketing and the technical side of my field. Want to become a leader in your field? Keep learning!
Goals Matter…Sort of
As I mentioned earlier, I read a lot of articles. Not just in my industry though; I want to learn how to develop my career, not just do my job to the best of my ability. An article I read called "How Millennial Women Are Shaping Our Future" had a statistic that stood out to me, "Eighty-three percent of Millennial women say they believe they are expected to be more successful than women in previous generations." That's a lot of pressure.
I'm very guilty of two things, being a procrastinator and a perfectionist. I believe many of my peers can identify with this. Getting this job, I've kicked the procrastination aspect but I still put a lot of pressure on myself to do it perfect.
In theory this sounds like a great characteristic for an employee! But in reality the pressure becomes so intense your work ends up suffering in the long run. It's important to keep the big picture in mind when setting out to accomplish something. Whether a project at work or a promotion you're aiming for.
With that said, I did not plan to have a career as an SEO Technical Specialist. All I knew was that I wanted a job, and a good one. I let the chips fall in place. This is what I mean by the "sort of" aspect. It's amazing what can happen if you allow yourself to have loose goals with your career. Allow opportunities to present them to you. This can be the most rewarding and exciting aspect of your career development.
Ask Questions
I can't emphasize this point enough! The most important lesson I have learned is to never be afraid to ask questions. I'm not just talking about questions on projects or about your industry. Ask on ways to you can do something better, how you can improve and how you can help.
Volunteering for projects goes a long way. Asking how you can improve makes an impact. Your supervisors or managers will notice if you ask before the review on what you can improve upon.
I have so much left to learn. When I think about how inexperienced I will consider myself at this point when I look back a year, 2 years, or 10 years from now. But I feel that I've made some key discoveries I wanted to share. Both to my peers and to those wondering, "what's up with those Millennials anyways?" Most of us are working hard. More importantly, most of us are trying to figure it all out.
About the Author: Lauren graduated from the University of South Florida in May of 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. She now works in the field of Internet Marketing. She loves to write and learn how to be better at her job. Self-improvement, leadership, marketing, social media and SEO are some of the topics she most enjoys writing about. She also currently publishes her own personal blog sharing gluten-free recipes.


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The Black Keys and Arctic MonkeysTarget Center, MinneapolisMay 15, 2012View a slideshow here. A day after celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the release of their debut record (and singer/guitarist Dan Auerbach's 33rd birthday) the Black Keys rolled confidently into their biggest local headlining ... More >>
Local singer-songwriter Breanne Duren, who plays keyboard and sings in Owl City, has debuted a new music video featuring a cover of the Black Keys' "Everlasting Light."The song originated on the indie-blues act's 2010 album Brothers, and immediately struck a chord with Duren, who tells Spinner th ... More >>
Photos by Erik HessThe Black KeysJuly 3, 2011Roy Wilkins Auditorium, St. Paul, MNAfter the remarkably successful year that the Black Keys have had, they certainly have earned (and now require) a bigger venue for their raucous, garage-rock sound. Not surprisingly, most of the people that have p ... More >>
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NAPLES, Fla.- Electronic cigarettes or "e-cigs" seem to be everywhere, but companies that manufacture them are under fire for marketing towards children. Parents say flavors like peanut butter and bubble gum are attractive to teens. The FDA banned flavored cigarettes in 2009, and some hope the government agency will extend that to include e-cigs.
The Food and Drug Administration plans to set marketing and product regulations for electronic cigarettes as early as next month. But for now almost anything goes. Companies are using bus stop displays, sponsoring race cars and events, and encouraging smokers to "rise from the ashes" and take back their freedom in slick TV commercials featuring celebrities like TV personality Jenny McCarthy.
Ken Egan of Naples says his teenage son picked up "vaping" recently. Electronic cigarettes deliver nicotine by heating it with water which creates a smoke-like vapor. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says electronic cigarettes appear to have fewer toxins compared to traditional cigarettes.
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Michigan State Police chased a driver around town Wednesday until he struck another vehicle and crashed on the exit ramp of the northbound Lodge Freeway at Webb Street in Detroit.
Troopers originally tried to stop the suspect's vehicle on eastbound Interstate 696 near Dequindre Road. The driver fled east on I-696 to Interstate 94 where he traveled westbound all the way to the Lodge Freeway. Officers chased him north on the Lodge until he tried to exit at Webb Street.
That's where he struck another vehicle on the exit ramp, ending the chase. Police arrested him.
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Aquaman Archives - Page 3 of 6 - Robot 6 @ Comic Book Resources
What Are You Reading? with D.J. Kirkbride and Adam Knave
Hello and welcome to What Are You Reading? Today our special guests are D.J. Kirkbride and Adam Knave, writers of Amelia Cole and the Unknown World, which was released last week by Monkeybrain Comics.
To see what Adam, D.J. and the Robot 6 crew have been reading, click below …
Food or Comics? | GloriAnaheim chiles
Welcome to Food or Comics?, where every week we talk about what comics we'd buy at our local comic shop based on certain spending limits — $15 and $30 — as well as what we'd get if we had extra money or a gift card to spend on a splurge item.
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Chris Arrant
If I had $15, I'd walk out of the comic store with one book this week Fatale, Vol. 1: Death Chases Me (Image, $14.99). I fell off this book after the first issue, preferring to read in trades, and now that time has come. I'm looking forward to being surprised at what Brubaker and Phillips have done in this first arc as the debut issue was very promising.
If I had $30, I'd load up at Image with Manhattan Projects #4 (Image, $3.50), Prophet #26 (Image, $2.99) and Hell Yeah #4 (Image, $2.99). Prophet is becoming my favorite Image book because it unites my comic heroes of childhood (Prophet!) and one of the top cartoonists out there (Brandon Graham) with a surprising introduction of BD-style science fiction. Hell Yeah is a fun romp reimagining the staples of '80s and '90s comics as if John Hughes were the eighth Image founder. Last up I'd get Wolverine and the X-Men #12 (Marvel, $3.99). I was worried this series would get derailed by Avengers Vs. X-Men, but Aaron and Co. have managed to keep it on point as best as conceivably possible. It's an ideal opening to bring Rachel Summers to the forefront, and the smirking Kid Gladiator on the cover is full of win.
If I could splurge, I'd get Michel Rabagliati's Song of Roland hardcover (Conundrum Press, $20). I'll always admire Free Comic Book Day, because it was there that a little Drawn and Quarterly one-shot introduced me to Rabagliati's work. I'm surprised to see this new volume of his work not published by D&Q, instead published by Canadian house Conundrum. Anyway, this book appears to deal with the death of the father-in-law of the lead character, Paul. It's been extremely engaging to see Paul grow through the series, and having him deal with events like this as I myself grow up and experience similar events is really touching.
Food or Comics? | Dominique Laveau: Voodoo Dog
Welcome to Food or Comics?, where every week we talk about what comics we'd buy at our local comic shop based on certain spending limits — $15 and $30 — as well as what we'd get if we had extra money or a gift card to spend on a splurge item.
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Chris Arrant
If I had $15, this ever-lovin' comics fan would first pick out Dark Horse Presents #12 (Dark Horse, $7.99). First off: John Layman and Sam Kieth doing an Aliens story, can you believe that? That debut, coupled with the return of Mike Baron and Steve Rude's Nexus, makes this another DHP worth buying. After that, I'd jump into Prophet #25 (Image, $2.99) to see Brandon Graham's rollicking story with special guest artist Farel Dalrymple. The creators lined up on this Extreme Comics revival continue to impress me, and I'm excited to see new work by Dalrymple here. Third up would be Secret Avengers #27 (Marvel, $3.99), and I'm all hyped up to see how Rick Remender handles the touchy subject of Marvel's original Captain Marvel. As for the artist, I'm still waiting for Renato Guedes to wow me the way he did before he jumped from DC to Marvel; the previews for this show some promise, so I'm excited to see the entire package.
If I had $30, I'd double back to get the return of Batman Incorporated #1 (DC, $2.99). Grant Morrison's schedule, along with the New 52, seemed to harpoon this title last year, but I'm hoping this is some attempt to right that ship. Next up would be Fantastic Four #606 (Marvel, $2.99), seeing Jonathan Hickman come full circle as his run nears conclusion by going back to where the FF started: with four people in space suits. Ron Garney is an interesting choice to draw this one, and his take on the Thing is right up there with Stuart Immonen's. Last up would be Irredeemable #37 (BOOM! Studios, $3.99). I admit I switched to trades a couple issues ago, but I'm jumping back in — spoilers be damned — to find out the end to this story. I'm a little bit morose that artist Peter Krause isn't the one drawing the finale given all he put into this, but Diego Barretto is an able artist to draw what Waid has set out for this final issue. Oh, hey, I've got $5.06 left so I'll live up to the the title of this Robot 6 feature and get some food: a hot dog from Voodoo Dogs in Tallahassee. Have you seen their new commercial?
If I could splurge, I'd finish eating my hot dog and pick up Comic Book History of Comics (IDW Publishing, $21.99). I've failed at life when I couldn't track down all six of these issues on my own, but IDW offering it all up in one package saves me from that level of hell. Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey have put on a master class here in doing bio comics, especially bio comics about comics, and as a journalist, comics fan and would be comics writer myself this hits all the right spots for an engrossing read.
What Are You Reading? with Tim Seeley
Hello and welcome to What Are You Reading? Today our special guest is Tim Seeley, whose work you may know from Hack/Slash, Bloodstrike, Witchblade, Colt Noble, the upcoming Ex Sanguine and Revival, and much more.
To see what Tim has been reading lately, click below.
Food or Comics? | Popeye or popcorn
Welcome to Food or Comics?, where every week we talk about what comics we'd buy at our local comic shop based on certain spending limits — $15 and $30 — as well as what we'd get if we had extra money or a gift card to spend on a splurge item.
Check out Diamond's release list or ComicList, and tell us what you're getting in our comments field.
Chris Arrant
If I had $15, I'd go all-in on AvX: Vs #1 (Marvel, $3.99). As a story format-junkie, this seems like an ideal supplemental series to the event comic series as we know it – I may have read it wrong, but this seems low on continuity and high on action – kind of a throwback to the condensed comics of the '60s, I hope. And seeing Kathryn and Stuart Immonen on this together is a big deal – wish they'd get more chances like this! Next up would be the finale of The Twelve, #12 (Marvel, $2.99). I argued with myself about waiting for the trade at this point, but at the end of the day I'm more interested in this than a lot of everything else going on out there. Plus, I bought the eleven previous issues so I should finish it out, right? Next up would be Spaceman #6 (DC/Vertigo, $2.99). I'm finding this series benefits from a deeper re-reading prior to each new issues, but it's paying off in spades in terms of my enjoyment. This is definitely a palate cleanser after Azzarello and Risso's run on 100 Bullets, but in a good way. Finally, I'd get Daredevil #11 (Marvel, $2.99). The Eisner Awards judges got this one right when they piled nominations on this book, because Waid, Martin, and Rivera have really made the quintessential superhero book here. The fill-ins from Khoi Pham and Marco Checchetto seem off-putting, but they've earned some lee-way after the murderer's row of creators who started the book. Can't wait to see Samnee on this, however.
If I had $30, I'd start off with an interesting looking project that's gotten no press – Airboy: Deadeye #1 (Antarctic Press, $3.50). Chuck Dixon and Ben Dunn — what a pairing. After that I'd go back to get Supercrooks #2 (Marvel/Icon, $2.99); Mark Millar knows how to sell a high-concept, but it's Leinil Yu that's making me come back past the first issue. After that would be an Avengers two-fer: New Avengers #25 (Marvel, $3.99) and Secret Avengers #26 (Marvel, $3.99). I dropped off New a few issues back, but with this new issue covering some never-before-seen connections between Iron Fist and the Phoenix Force, I'm back in for this one. And Secret Avengers, well, Remender's on a roll with his Marvel work and this is continuing on that without being an Uncanny X-Force retread. And guest artist Renato Guedes seems a better fit for this than his work on Wolverine.
If I could splurge, I'd lunge for a copy of The Art of Amanda Conner (IDW/Desperado, $29.99). I was fortunate enough to get a digital review copy of this earlier, and seeing it like that only made me want this more. Rather than just being a template art book plugging in her work, the design and packaging really go along with what you'd expect from Amanda's tongue-in-cheek comic style. Reading this makes me want to go back and track down her earlier work that I missed.
Comics A.M. | First Ninja Turtles drawing goes up for auction
Auctions | Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird's very first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles drawing, the sketch initially thrown together in November 1983 as a joke but ended up launching a multimedia phenomenon, is being sold by Heritage Auctions. The high bid, as of this morning, is $4,250. The auction ends May 3. [Heritage Auctions]
Digital comics | Viz Media has formed a new division, Viz Labs, to focus on the digital side of the business, and they have put Gagan Singh, who helped develop the digital platform for Viz manga and anime, in charge of it. What does this mean? It's anyone's guess, but one possibility is that Viz, which has one of the best digital comics platforms out there, might be thinking about offering its digital service as a separate product, perhaps as a platform for other publishers. [Viz Media]
Digital comics | Digital comics distributor iVerse will launch a digital comics lending service for libraries later this year. [Publishers Weekly]
Grumpy Old Fan | That extra "one": DC's July 2012 Solicits
Good grief, it's the eleventh month of the New-52! The forty-six books left from the original class are just about ready to wrap up their first year, and in some cases their second collection. Where does the time go? (And when can we stop calling it the "New" 52?)
In fact, both Batman #11 and Animal Man #11 promise "stunning conclusions" to their inaugural arcs. Of course, the Owls storyline looks more like a traditional multi-title crossover (even if most of it takes place in the main Batman book), whereas Animal Man's storyline only involves an Annual and a little bit of Swamp Thing. Usually I am frustrated with the very idea of looking ahead three-plus months, because it's the serialized-comics equivalent of being forced to check your watch halfway through a movie. Here, though, knowing that these two series are headed for big finishes in July helps adjust my expectations about where they are now.
Similarly, we've seen three months' worth of solicitations (and more than that in hype) on the two Earth-2 titles, but for me that's built up anticipation. Despite the concept's radical reworking, I'm eager to see how it all comes together.
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Aquaman hero's introduction, death sparks open letter to Geoff Johns
DC Comics' Aquaman #7 marked the New 52 debut of archenemy Black Manta and the introduction of "the Others," a super-powered team from the king of Atlantis' past whose ranks included Kahina the Seer, a native of Tehran gifted with prophetic powers. Unfortunately for Kahina, however, her first appearance was also (presumably) her last, as she's hunted down and killed by the helmeted villain in the issue's opening sequence.
It's a turn of events that didn't sit well with comics writer, and fan, Dara Naraghi (Witch & Wizard: Battle for Shadowland, Ghostbusters: Tainted Love), who's posted an open letter to Aquaman writer Geoff Johns, reworked from a similar one he sent to Editor Pat McCallum, detailing his "extreme disappointment" as an Iranian-American reader in seeing an Iranian character killed off only eight pages after her introduction.
DC partners with Sonic Drive-In for Justice League Tots
Have you heard? Some maniacal super villain has kidnapped the Justice League and turned them into… tater tots? Don't worry, super friends, it's all part of a unique promotion DC is doing with the fast food chain Sonic Drive-In.
Available "for a limited time only" with purchase of one of Sonic's Wacky Pack Kids' Meals, these "Super Tots" come in 10 varieties: Superman, Clark Kent, Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter, Flash, Hawkgirl, Aquaman, Supergirl, Bizarro, and Plastic Man. Batman and Green Lantern are conspicuously absent, but I'd chalk that up to the adult world of licensing agreements and what not given their recent movies.
This isn't the first time comic heroes have shown up in fast food kids meals, but it's arguably one of the most deliciously cute ones in recent memory. Check out all the little guys after the jump, courtesy of Sonic.
What Are You Reading? with Ao Meng
Hello and welcome to What Are You Reading? This week our special guest is Ao Meng, who writes about comics for the Daily Texan, the University of Texas newspaper, as well as Novi Magazine.
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Grumpy Old Fan | DC in April: Goodbye doesn't mean forever
The big news from April's solicitations was revealed last week, as DC announced the cancellation of six of the original New-52 books (to be replaced with five new series plus the returning Batman Incorporated). While there's more to say about this on its merits, I do like DC keeping a fixed number of ongoing series. Nerds love structure, right? (Besides, it's kind of like programming a television schedule.)
Of course, just two weeks ago I predicted that all of the original New-52 books would get to their twelfth issues, in part so that DC could claim they each "told their stories." That doesn't seem to be the case here, at least not from the solicitation texts. Instead, the solicits for each final issue mostly advertise how the series are all going down swinging. We know now, too, that in some ways this isn't really the end: Mister Terrific's Karen Starr looks like the Power Girl of the upcoming Worlds' Finest; Men Of War's superhero/military mashup should transition smoothly to G.I. Combat; and I don't think DC will kill off Hawk and Dove again.
Actually, if I were Captain Atom, I'd be a little nervous. According to ICV2's December sales estimates, Hawk & Dove was the highest-selling New-52 book to be cancelled (18,014 copies at #114), but CA was right behind (17,917; #115).
Anyway, on to the solicits themselves….
Comics A.M. | How digital changed Geoff Johns' approach to writing
Digital comics | Geoff Johns explains how digital presentation made him re-evaluate his approach to writing Aquaman #1, as digital readers focus on stories panel by panel rather than page by page. He notes that they also spend more time on individual panels, taking in all the details before moving on: "It's weird to go back and look at some of the old comics now. If you read something in this fashion you will notice stuff that you skipped over so quickly because your eye takes in the whole page instead of the panel individually. I think that's probably one of the biggest advantages of digital." Johns also reveals digital considerations have also led him to scale back on internal dialogue to "let the art and characters expressions speak for themselves." [Variety]
Digital comics | On a related note, Shaun Huston ponders the challenges of making "comics as we know them" work on digital devices: "While there's some latitude to read full pages on the iPad, and the Fire at 4.7" x 7.5" (or the Nooks) affords that option more realistically than the iPhone or similarly-sized devices, in all of these cases there will be situations where most readers will shift to Guided View in order to effectively see some particular detail on a page. For many, Guided View will be the primary choice, which is a qualitatively different experience than reading page-by-page. In fact, while in that mode, 'the page' arguably becomes irrelevant as panels are strung together into one linear sequence, rather than into a series of page-specific sequences." [PopMatters]
Comics A.M. | Filling void left by Atomic Comics bankruptcy
Retailing | In the wake of the August closing of the Atomic Comics chain, Mesa, Arizona-area retailers are searching for ways to diversify in an attempt to keep their own stores afloat. Mike Banks, owner of Samurai Comics, has even opened a new location next to Atomic's former flagship store to serve customers who suddenly found themselves without a comics shop. [East Valley Tribune]
Creators | Mike Mignola talks about his plans for next year's Hellboy in Hell: "It's a personal story about him, but with huge ramifications for the structure of Hell. I'm trying to get Hellboy free of the giant, Beast-of-the-Apocalypse storyline. That story has to get bigger before it can be put away. This first arc is the culmination of all the prophecy crap I've been trotting out throughout the years. We put a lot of things to bed." Mignola also discusses his plans for B.P.R.D. and why he can't watch the pilot of The Amazing Screw-On Head. [io9]
Creators | Tom Spurgeon continues his holiday interview series with a lengthy chat with Jeff Parker that spans his early comics-reading experiences, the influence of his artistic background on his writing, and his career at Marvel. [The Comics Reporter]
Comics A.M. | Occupy Miami diary, Bill Mantlo followup
Creators | Sarah Glidden, creator of How to Understand Israel in 60 Days or Less, chronicles her time at Occupy Miami Nov. 15-21 in a sketchbook. [Cartoon Movement]
Creators | Corey Blake follows up on the Bill Mantlo story published by LIfeHealthPro, including some clarifications of issues raised in the story and additional details on various fundraisers over the years to help pay for Mantlo's care. [Corey Blake]
Creators | Harvard's Berkman Center for Internet & Society Podcast interviews Skullkickers writer Jim Zubkavich about piracy and the Stop Online Piracy Act. [Berkman Center for Internet & Society Podcast]
Food or Comics? | A pre-Thanksgiving four-color feast
Welcome to Food or Comics?, where every week we talk about what comics we'd buy at our local comic shop based on certain spending limits — $15 and $30 — as well as what we'd get if we had extra money or a gift card to spend on a "Splurge" item.
Check out Diamond's release list or ComicList, and tell us what you're getting in our comments field.
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If I had $15, I'd get one from almost every box–Image's Invincible #85 ($2.99), DC's DMZ #71 ($2.99), Marvel's Wolverine and The X-Men #2 ($3.99) and independent title RASL #12 ($3.50). Not much to say about any of these I haven't already said, except anytime Cory Walker draws a book I'd pay twice cover price.
If I had $30, I'd sneak out of Thanksgiving preparations to first get a book I was surprised I liked as much as I did, despite the last issue's ending: Shade #2 (DC, $2.99). One thing I wasn't amped to see was Deathstroke, but given James Robinson and Cully Hammer's track record I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. Next up would be the epic (in my mind, at least) team-up of Warren Ellis and Michael Lark on Secret Avengers #19 (Marvel, $3.99). Seeing Ellis boil down the concept into "Run the mission. Don't get seen. Save the world." Hits me right between the eyes, and this new issue's preview has be salivating over it. Last up, I'd pay the giant size price tag for Fantastic Four #600 (Marvel, $7.99) although my patience has worn a little thin with ending the series then bringing it back for #600.


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Players With Money – Devastating The SERPS
2 Surfer Dudes Who Know A Thing About Video
I think I have been on both of these guy's mailing lists for maybe 2 years and they certainly know what they are talking about.
I honestly have no idea what kind of product Jason Moffatt is launching with these videos, and I am not one of his affiliates (at least for this launch).
You Have The Attention Span of a Gnat
I promised a review of "The Attention Age Doctrine" but I thought instead I would play around with some appetisers to encourage people to take a look.
The amount of time I have been able to allocate to this has been extremely limited, as a more urgent need for my time arose on Sunday and took up a large chunk of it over the last few days.
Gather Success Review
Reviewing other bloggers rather than products and services, without duplicating previous content, and still providing a useful service is actually quite a challenge. This is especially true when you are trying to maintain a claim that all links are editorial, and writing more than brief 100 word promos. I like to offer more than "buzz".
How To Launch a NSFW Site On Mainstream Video Sites
A subtle mix of tantalizing facts about the most controversial internet industry displayed provocatively on a semi-naked female body can turn into a traffic whirlwind.
Whilst Youtube and Myspace don't seem to consider the content of the video NSFW, I have taken the opportunity to mask certain references.
No pictorial content would be looked on as NSFW in most countries I am aware of, but there is certainly some female flesh shown from below the neckline.
Google Reader News and When Will Google Create a Social Network?
Google Reader is one of the easiest to use RSS Readers currently available. The code is fairly light, thus allowing you to skim read 100s of RSS articles quickly. One of its many failings however, which I have pointed out previously was the lack of reporting subscriber counts to Feedburner.
Mike Filsaime | Social Marketing | Copyright Violations
Mike Filsaime always provides real quality in his free reports, and The Death of Internet Marketing is no exception.
I have read all 59 pages of this free report. It certainly isn't junk, and it shouldn't be ignored.


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Photos and Description of this 8 bedroom holiday apartment in Budva - Apartments MM
Apartment with 4 rooms (10 beds) swimming pool or studio with 4,3 and 2 beds
Set 400 meters from the sandy beach, Apartments Mm features spacious accommodation with balconies or terraces and sea views. Guests can have breakfast in the property's traditional Montenegrian courtyard.
All rooms and apartments of the Mm guesthouse have a refrigerator and a private toilet. Some have shared bathroom facilities, others have a fully equipped kitchen with courtyard views. Wi-Fi access is free.
Guests can use the common garden and barbecue facilities in the courtyard. The town Sveti Stefan is 2 km away and provides a range of restaurants and cafés.
Parking is free of charge.
We have apartment with 4 rooms (10 beds) and swimming pool or apartments with 4,3 and 2 beds without swimming pool.
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Photos and Description of this 4 bedroom holiday villa in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin - Cachette de la Mer
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, amazing seaview, deck, terrace, garden
This stunning very private and quiet Provençal-style 4 bedroomed designer villa offers an area of tropical privacy, whilst enjoying a magnificent panoramic sea view from Monaco to Menton. The wood deck gives the impression of literally being able to dive into the deep blue Mediterranean sea.
Very well maintained villa providing an ensuite master bedroom, 2 further bedrooms and bathroom, large fully equipped kitchen and living room and beautiful new swimming pool and 4 seater hot tub.
The garden, pool and hot tub are all on ground level with a utility room and large cine room/4th bedroom sleeping up to 4 with private bath and access from living room or private entrance on lower level.
Lovely garden with tropical plants.
Day bed, summer kitchen with BBQ and Sky TV
Spotlessly clean
Air-conditioning throughout
SKY TV and Bose music system throughout and in garden area.
Linen and towels provided.
Monaco 15 minutes: It has a wonderful relaxing ambience in the grounds of the villa with the pool, hot tub and summer kitchen, as they are surrounded by trees, hedges, a vegetable garden, gazebo with hammock, and ample seating for outside dining and sunbathing, with the additional benefit of a bowls court and table tennis for the more active guests.
The interiors have a Provençal charm with warm yellow colours in the living room and green and blue colours in the bedrooms, providing a calming atmosphere.
All in all, this is a very pleasant holiday home retreat with modern equipment such as Wi-Fi, Satellite TV and a cinema room situated in a stunning location.
10 mins to the sea either in Menton or Monaco: Living room has a large sofa facing the sea, amazing views from all aspects. Sky TV and an open fireplace. TVs in all 4 bedrooms as well as living room.
The American kitchen has a dishwasher, large full stove, microwave, Nespresso capuccino maker, juicer, blender, large fridge/freezer
Air-conditioning throughout.
Wi-Fi throughout the villa.
Sky TV throughout the villa.
Dining area for 6 people overlooking the pool.
30mins from Nice airport:
4 x 8 metres swimming pool
hot tub for 4 people
Outside shower.
Air-conditioning - Fitted summer kitchen with built in barbecue – Gazebo with hammock – Wi-Fi internet connection - Sky satellite TV and iPod stands – Cinema room with latest DVDs –Boules court and table tennis - Vegetable garden – Parking for 2 cars and car port – Security gates.
- Suitability:
- Events Allowed
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- children welcome
- pets considered
- suitable for elderly or infirm
- wheelchair accessible
Why Jane chose Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
It is so wonderful, so peaceful and tranquil yet minutes from the hustle and bustle I also love.
What makes this villa unique
Amazing seaview from everywhere, on a private road so no traffic, 10 mins from beach or shops, I run to the tennis club and I cycle everywhere,


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Some people call me the "Queen of Wheat" because I'm always telling them how to use it in creative ways. This tasty salad was a hit with my family. I often add cooked chicken or seafood to turn it into a main dish. -Brenda Tew of Shelley, Idaho
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Prep: 15 min. + standing
1/2 cup uncooked bulgur
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1-1/2 cups cooked long grain rice
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup coarsely grated carrot
1/2 cup sliced green pepper
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 garlic clove, minced
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The Authentic Experience
Discuss authentication issues within the industry, including but not limited to 3rd party authentication. It's also a "clearing house" for suspected forgeries.
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Just wondering if seeing an autograph that is personalized to someone makes it more authentic? I would think that a forger would not put a name on a signature knowing it lowers the value........or…Continue
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This seller thinks that by fancy, cheap, multi-mat packaging, you just won't look close at the signatures. After all, who would fancy frame a fake??? And to further make sure you don't look close, he…Continue
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The seller is kbmacrodeals and he's selling fakes. This Bowie is bogus and he's selling bogus KISS, AC/DC, Van Halen, etc.Continue
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Sadly Adam I do not think any of those 3 are real
well i did look at startiger, and both Jordan and Oprah are similar to in persons but not identical , but the Ashe looks nothing like any of the examples
If those are real you got a steal.
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Find moist and sticky date cake recipes, including the classic date and walnut cake, date loaf cakes, banana date cake and lots more.
This old-fashioned favourite is proof that you don't need to invent new recipes in order to eat healthily. Despite being very low in fat it has a lovely light, moist texture, thanks to the dried dates, and makes a pleasant alternative to a conventional fruited cake. It's delightfully easy to make, and keeps well too.
Recipe by: Norma MacMillan
This is an easy recipe to follow and it's great for any occasion. It's a very moist loaf cake, ideally cut into slices and buttered. It keeps very well in an airtight container - it usually doesn't last longer than a day before it's all gone!
Recipe by: wakeylass
Very much like a sticky date pudding - nice and moist, and made without eggs.
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Treat yourself to a slice of this moist date and walnut cake. Make the sauce if you are serving it warm as a dessert. If it's for your elevenses or a tea-time treat, it tastes just as good sliced and buttered!
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Man Opens Fire at Creflo Dollar's Church
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Sharmeka Moffitt (pictured), 20, the Louisiana woman who alleged that she was attacked and set on fire by men wearing "white hoodies," lied about the incident according to police investigators, reports the Franklin Sun.
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That reminds me of another pic that I have that I am not sure I want to know whats going on.
LOL I really want to know....that is one of the funniest things I have ever seen. I laugh every time I see it too. Thanks for the other view of the pic
Just ordered Lord of the Lost We give our hearts. Then I needed to replace some old ones so I got Frankenstein Drag Queens from Planet 13 6 Years 6 Feet Under and Songs from the Recently Deceased. Brushing up on my Wednesday 13 for the concert next month. \m/
I have more than one name...My legal name is Sandra Moore, but how boring is that. I like to write poetry and lyrics, trying to write my first book. Anything I write goes under the name Blanka De La Morte. Single mom whos son loves Crashdiet. Thank God he got my taste in music for the most part. LIve in Indiana, USA. Listen to mostly Scandanavian bands. Music here in the states sucks!!! Thanks for the new Playground guys.
Much Love to you all,
Started watching Under the Dome....I didnt want to have to wait until next season to see what happens, so I bought the book. It is nothing like the show. Still good though.
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According to the Boston Herald, Rob Gronkowski (forearm) may need to have another surgery that could put his Week 1 status in question.
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Hunter07 wrote: Wonder if an arm transplant would do the trick, - might be faster.
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dokgonzo wrote: Three words: Deer. Antler. Spray.
Chance favors the Prepared Mind.
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Rob Gronkowski won't be having surgery to check on the status of his infection — and ultimately install a new plate in his left forearm — just yet.
According to one source familiar with the proceedings, the decision for now is to have the Patriots tight end delay the surgery for several more weeks.
"Gonna hold off for a few weeks to make sure infection gone before going back in," a source close to the situation said.
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patbobby wrote: Man this guy`s damaged goods! I`ll be surprised if he see`s the field at all this season; and you know fragile Hernandez will only play 5 to 6 ball games as well. Nice going cheapskates! You give these two glass Joe`s all the money they want, and you let a reliable Welker get away. 10 to 5 Welker grabs 15 balls for 200 plus yards and couple of TD`s when they face the Pats this season.
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Section of stream approx. 120 m downgradient of release. Stream is flowing at this point, and has large amounts of deposited solids along banks, visible bacterial colonies, and strong brew odor. (Virginia DEQ)
An investigation is underway at a Virginia brewery after neighbors complained about fluids leaking into a creek.
Authorities began investigating Starr Hill Brewery in Albemarle County after one person reported frogs dying and another claimed her dog had become sick.
They are looking at what appears to be pollution in a creek just a few hundred feet from the brewery.
Investigators with the state Department of Environmental Quality took photos of the creek.
They hope to track down the source of what smells like sewage flowing from the brewery into the waterway.
The brewery says some of the material came from a truck hauling grain that is used to make beer.
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2011 iPad Office Apps Showdown
Summary: The Apple iPad is a great for having fun and being entertained, but it also functions very well as a mobile work platform. This year we are looking at the 6 best Office apps/suites. Since there are no trials available we present you with over 100 screenshots and an extensive article, including summary tables, to help you make the most informed decision for your needs.
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Your spreadsheet can be managed in Documents To Go.
Filtering and viewing options exist too.
Unlike some of the tab options in other clients you get a large visual thumbnail when switching worksheets in Documents To Go.
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