cloudseeker2001

Best way to move around in Harlem is to walk.

Anyone made any jumps with him?

I miss my Boxers so much.

My female was very aggressive and I had hard time breaking her. I corrected her behavior every time she showed any signs of agression. She would at times take the "just do it" attitude and take the punishment. When she did learn to get along with other dogs I think she enjoyed it the friendships.

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The tsunami wiped those out.

I know a lot of other things must be going on and the "no electricity to the pumps" is what they are telling the world. But, I can make a phone call and have a portable generator on a flatbed truck in a couple of hours and I can wire it directly to the pumps myself.....I would think the nation of Japan can do the same.....

I had the unfortunate experience of attending a mostly black school in a ghetto for 8,9, 10 grades and most of you here simply would not believe some of my stories concerning teachers, admistrators and students…..

I like this idea....

hahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!

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I've sat on 3 sides... As an interviewee, as a recruiter (ie: at a Recruitment Firm), and finally as an interviewer (with 2 companies I worked for).

It's not clear what you're about to go and do?? Are you being interviewed or are you going to be the one interviewing?

Anyhoo, here are some tips off the top of my head:

INTERVIEWEE:
-the first handshake and how you enter the room *does* make a difference. People make up their mind about you remarkably quickly and the first couple of minutes are KEY.
-better to err on the side of "over-dressed" than too casual.
-taking notes (IMO) demonstrates that you are interested and you want to get the details right. Just ensure you keep making eye-contact instead of staring at your page... I would recommend writing quickly and in short-hand (as opposed to writing *everything* down)...
Good questions include things like:
*Can you tell me more about this aspect of the job?
*What kind of culture does the organisation have?
*Can you tell me more about the team/team-structure?
*Is there room for me to grow with the company in the longer term?
*When does the role start? (or - When can I expect to hear from you? - careful, this can sound either cheeky or arrogant)

INTERVIEWER
-Be careful of the "Halos and Horns" effect - a tendency to favourably (or unfavourably) judge an entire person's character based on a brief first impression.
-Read the bloody CV before you go into the interview and have some questions already prepared based on their particular CV (why did you leave your last job; can you explain this gap in your CV; why did you change careers; why are all your roles so short, et cetera)
-You can ask general questions before the interview formally "starts"... Things like "how was your journey here?" It tests small-talk and personability. It can help you to see what they may be like to work with (as opposed to just looking at their skill-set).

Hope this helps?? Sounds like you're in a hurry.

Oh yeah... RESEARCH THE COMPANY if you are the interviewee.

I sat for an interview last Friday and I performed all these points....and I dressed a little too nice, but, I was wearing the most dressed down coat and tie I own.

I was interviewed by 4 people over 5 hours total. I had to really focus on keeping the interveiw on track and not go off on tangents. It was very diffcult to make the points I wanted to make. And I found the questions I asked were a little too pointed. I did have a nice pool of questions to choose from, so that was not a problem tone them down. I am not in dire need of a job, so I could afford to experiment a little and I found it fun to test the boundries so to speak. Over all, 3 out of 4 really like me. The 4th guy warmed up after a few minutes of technical talk.

I got the impression they are used to people being nervous. I enjoy enterveiwing for practice with jobs I have no intention of taking simply to gain experience, and that really helps to build interveiw skills. And it's fun! I had a guy actually storm out of his own office once while negotiate salary!

Good luck!

We don't really have a choice. In the not too distant future, nuke power or less.......It is hard for me to understand that plants in Japan survived the quake only to have normal and emergency power systems flooded by the oceans after affect. All these brilliant engineers need to think a little more.

Not much different than the Texas Medical Center. After Allison, mechanical rooms are 3 or 4 levels about the street to ensure more protection from floods and whatever else might happen......

Sorry to hear.....My female passed away before Christmas and my male is getting old.....

It was nice to have an extra paycheck.......

If he ever does sober up, I mean really dry out, don't expect his behavior to change over night. And his "old" personal traits will be right there in wait and will come out from time to time.......I like to refer to it as the Dry Drunk Affect........

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...you've made plans with once, they fell through and she hasn't shown interest since..all of a sudden texts you around 10pm on a Friday and says 'lets go for a drink', and then you find out she's not in her home town but somewhere else and wants to meet in a bar, is it...

a. she is stuck there and needs a ride so she's calling you think you'll take her to another bar and drive her home
b. actually want to go for a drink with you, but needs a ride to get there?
c. actually wants a drink with no strings attached?

Yes, I said no, because I just got home from a 3 hour tennis match and have no legs left to go anywhere, even to a bar.

And I'm leaning towards a, or maybe b, but def not c.

I'm with you.....tell her to keep going through her cell phone and she will find someone else! These things almost never happen to me because my last name starts with an R.....

I think the best undies are the ones on the floor in a wrinkled pile!

spend all you time in Paris.

I must admit I was not expecting the poll to be this tilted........

Go by the vistors center in Moab and they have more info for you than you can handle. Rent a jeep as well and go jeeping. I think some river campanies still offer some float trips this late in the year. And too, Arches is cool, Canyonlands kicks ass!

Have some Deadhorse beer at the Moab Brewery!

Cabinets of Curiosity by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. Damn good murder mystery that takes place in NYC.
If you are looking for a true adventure book that is written very well, read Blind Corners by Geoff Tabin. This guy has been all over the world and has a great writing style that will keep you in the game!

I'm looking to make a career change and in need of some advice.

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Pilot-one......that is a really nice jeep! What kind of kit and what size tires?

Thanks. It's a cream puff......lol

I put a 3" ProComp spring lift on it with 1" spacers in the front and a 1" body lift. It's about as high as you can go without having to replace the control arms. I have JKS adjustable track bars and JKS quick disconnect sway bar links for very improved off road articulation of the front end. I used the ProComp shocks too. A lot of people think they are too stiff but they handle like a dream. The tires were the last of the BF Goodrich KM1 mud terrain. They are 33 X 12.50.

Damn! looks like I am going to start looking for another jeep to buy......thanks! That is exactly what I need in my life right now! hahahaha

Off the chain!

Was it the entire band of just Dave? I have heard that Dave is a really nice guy as well.

No other band is making music this smart. If you get a chance, check out Live at Radio City or Las Vegas.....It's Dave and another guitar player named Tim Reynolds. Great music.

Pilot-one......that is a really nice jeep! What kind of kit and what size tires?

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I have had one for about 10 years. I've gone through 4 water pumps I believe. They are sturdy vehicles and are easy to maintain. The inline 6 cyl is very reliable. When I was looking I wouldn't even look at a 4. With the new Jeeps out the the TJ's (1997-2006) are going to be priced pretty good. The TJ is the first model with coil springs. The previous model YJ (1987-1995) had leaf and was much more bouncy. The YJ also has a slave cylinder on the inside of the tranny housing and if it goes (which I've had to fix on my friend's) you will need to drop the whole tranny. You need to make sure to maintain the top too. I loaned mine to my friend for a couple years and had to buy a new top because he never treated it and the windows were pretty scratched up. If you have any specific questions just let me know.

I owned an 87 for 10 years and dropped the drive train 3 times replacing the slave! hahahaha! Not to mention the AMC's are a blob of parts from all over the world! The AMC jeeps have a Carter carb that never works very well.

I think the best jeeps to get are the TJ's. I think you can find a late 90's model that has a lot of life in it for a good price. And they ride and handle so much better even with a lift kit. Go with a 6 cylinder because the 4 just does not have the power you will need. Jeeps are fun, but I would not recommend them as an every day driver.

Good thing your gear was not damaged in any way. Did you check your strap in ff at least?

I would not have liked that at all........

I'm sorry, there is nothing wrong with eating horse meat and I think this stupid. We should be eating horses. Horse meat is very good actually.