::Wednesday, November 26, 2003::
resume rules
::Friday, November 21, 2003::
let the debate begin
..the debate regarding the benefits of the Atkin's diet has never been so heated. before you jump into the diet, it pays to know the facts and get immersed in the issues.
hot techs for fall
..don't know yet what to buy your man for the holidays? check this photoessay of the hottest tech gears of the season.
::Thursday, November 20, 2003::
wanted: skills of the future
..the future is bright for those who have these in-demand skills that employers and companies look for. having them provides a path for a successful career and stable job security.
::Wednesday, November 19, 2003::
What-Mart?
know your restaurant
..here's an excellent public service that New York City offers. you can actually see if your favorite restaurant passes the restaurant inspection test. this used to be published by newspapers but now can be accessed online. don't say you have not been warned!
mother knows best?
..remember the sayings that mom used all the time? well, some of them may or may not be true. it's time to expose old wive's tales..
::Monday, November 17, 2003::
where the jobs are
..jobs are coming back slowly if you only know where to look. these jobs are untraditional and located in the unlikeliest of places. they may not be as glamorous as your last job but it helps to pay the bill.
::Friday, November 14, 2003::
va, va boom?
..all indications seem to point to a booming economy at least for the past three quarters. here's hoping that the recovery will be sustainable. we need those jobs to follow the good news.
::Thursday, November 13, 2003::
beware of clever new virus!
..a new virus is picking up steam by disguising as a patch sent through your mail supposedly by Microsoft to update your system. in whatever form it may come to you, always remember that Microsoft does not send fixes through email, and neither should you.
retirement plans 101
..how much do you know about retirement plans? see how you stack up against these common myths and misconceptions.
::Wednesday, November 12, 2003::
stay ahead of email scams
..the online scam "phishing" is alive and still kicking. always beware of merchants asking you for private information. here are tips on how to spot the scammers.
::Tuesday, November 11, 2003::
what's going on in the Middle East?
..here's an interesting study about the Middle East by Arab thinkers and policy makers that points out the roots of the region's problems - a lack of freedom, women's rights and knowledge.
::Sunday, November 09, 2003::
hot new hobby - online auction
..don't know what to do with old stuff hanging around in your garage? sell them off in an online auction. you not only put some money into your empty pocket, you've also found a professional hobby that is productive.
::Wednesday, November 05, 2003::
gadget galore
::Tuesday, November 04, 2003::
most popular city in the U.S.
i-Panther
..here's the skinny on the latest version of Apple's operating system, OS X v.1.3 and nicknamed Panther. it simply rocks!
welcome to the E-future
..i looked at the future of the other E, electronics and saw that it was good. increasing storage capacity and other technological advances will make entertainment more pleasurable in the near future.
Tivo's nemesis: cable's DVR
..finally a worthy competitor to Tivo. if you are a Time Warner digital cable subscriber, now you can record and replay 35 hours worth of shows through the DVR (digital video recorder) for a fraction of the cost of Tivo - an extra $8.95 on your monthly cable bill. that's not a lot considering you don't need any special equipment other than a special cable box. now you don't have to run home to make sure you don't miss your favorite shows, just program them to record in advance. now that's what i call real living.
::Monday, November 03, 2003::
long live tech!
..there is hope for tech workers in the future. inspite of the loss of jobs during this economic downturn, there is evidence that tech jobs are here to stay.
ode to the old
..first they put them in nursing homes and now some people want to strip away from old people the right to be happy at the risk of failing health. are we led to believe that the joy of being with grandchildren is not worth the trouble of increased stress they bring about? i am not discounting the scientific evidence presented here. i am talking about the immeasurable joy grandparents experience being with young kids. if you talk to them, i bet they wouldn't exchange spending time with their loved ones to an extra day of living stress-free. that priviledged time is priceless.
