Archive for December, 2007

Another thing that really annoys the Grumpy Old Fart

Why, Oh Why do people have a ‘passion’ for something instead of merely having an intrest?

Do they think it makes them more worthy?

Every day we seem to have to use stronger and stronger words to describe the mundane. Where will it end?

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Is this complete bollocks?

I recently found the following excellent example of piss poor communication

I contributed training on Advanced Sourcing workshops as an Affiliate Partner with Shally Steckerl’s JobMachine Inc., the industry’s foremost provider of Passive Talent research methods. I served as Moderator for a Three Part Series on Blogging for Talent, Branding and Web 2.0 Relationships, “The evolution of Social Networking for the Passive Talent Masses, Guerrilla Sourcing to Mainstream Relationships.” I Co-Presented at both a Kennedy Expo workshop featuring Shally Steckerl (“A Sourcing Guru’s Guide To Hacking Linkedin”) and as a panel moderator at general session in Las Vegas 2007 and at an ERE workshop in San Diego on Advanced Sourcing featuring Shally and Glenn Gutmacher.

Sounds like complete crap to me. Did people pay to hear this?

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People are sheep

Celebs Make A Statement With Cellphones – Forbes.com

“People out here [in L.A.] may be getting the phones for free,” says Motorola’s director of entertainment marketing, David Pinsky who has given away his share of phones. “But they’re the ones influencing the people in the middle of America to buy.”

What ever happened to identifying the best solution for your specific needs, or am I just a nerd?

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Santa is in big trouble this year

Seventh-Grader Suspended For Writing Hate List – Denver News Story – KMGH Denver

A seventh-grade Sagewood Middle School student is facing disciplinary action from school administrators for compiling a list of those he dislikes.

So I assume Santa’s naughty list would have him thrown in chokey?

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I can’t see this working

For the environment’s sake, don’t get divorced – earth – 03 December 2007 – New Scientist Environment

Liu urges governments to publicise the hitherto unanticipated environmental costs of divorce, and couples to consider the potential impacts of a divorce before going ahead.

I can’t see couples who can’t stand the sight of each other being able to keep together for the sake of the environment when they can’t do it for their family.

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Safety advice for tourists in far north Queensland

Have A Safe Holiday

Jellyfish and Crocodiles are prominant in the area. Always take some vinegar with you when going near the salt water, to treat jellyfish stings. Beware crocodiles, don’t camp or allow children to play close to the waters edge, particually near deep/ murky water.

In Australia we don’t need to travel too far for ‘adventure’ holidays.

Unfortunately the have forgotten to mention the very real dangers of drop bears, who make American grizzly bears seem cuddly.

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