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DFN: Interesting article about a recent Incan find; Nancy has lots more interesting articles on her blog site (below). Tuesday, October 27, 2009 ANCIENT PERUVIAN FINDS Nancy B. http://archaeologybriefs.blogspot.com/2009/10/ancient-peruvian-finds.html After three years of work in the town of Pacopampa (Peru), a team of archaeologists led by Yuji Seki have found the outlines of an ancient [...]
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DFN: Topical insights into Halloween, one of my favorite holidays. You’ll have to go to the website, and follow any of the subheading that you’d like to get information on. Uncanny Archaelogy http://www.archaeology.org/online/features/halloween/ Uncanny archaeology springs from many roots. Today, Halloween–once All Hallows Eve, now All Saints Day–is a time for children to trick-or-treat costumed [...]
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DFN: Knights Templar, need I say more. Mystery stone found near church linked to Knights Templar Published Date: 27 October 2009 By CLAIRE SMITH A MYSTERIOUS carved stone has been uncovered alongside a 12th-century church associated with the Knights Templar. What appears to be the carved top of a sarcophagus was unearthed when builders were [...]
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Linda, If you’re in a job search mode, and trying to assess whether your resume is up to ‘par’, try this approach: 1. Get a hold of the FENG SF Chapter Listing 2. Look for ‘alumni’ at companies where you’d like to work, or like to get an informational interview 3. Send an email to [...]
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DFN: I recently discovered glassdoor and have postings emailed to me. They also sporadically ‘rate’ working a companies, in the same message was a rating of Goldman Sachs, very high rating in NYC (90+/- approval rating), but as the offices got further west, the rating declined to less than 70%. These are called ‘insider perspectives’. [...]
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DFN: Two most common blunders, in a resume, or in an interview, 1) Not focusing on the company’s needs 2) Not focusing on results. I inadvertently interviewed recently, and I focused solely on the companies needs. The interview turned out well, more later. 10/27/2009 Avoid The 2 Most Common Resume Blunders Compliments of David Perry [...]
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DFN: 1.) Be self funding 2.) Be Realistic about valuation 3.) Have Milestones 4.) Practice your pitch 5.) Get a coach (Angel) The New Rules of Angel Investing By KERMIT PATTISON Published: October 28, 2009 http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/29/business/smallbusiness/29angels.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1 Angels still have wings, but they aren’t flying quite so high. Quick Tips: Bootstrap as long as you can. [...]
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