raleighnet.org » General http://raleighnet.org/Speak Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:43:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 No Credit For You (for 5 to 7 days) http://raleighnet.org/Speak/2011/06/08/no-credit-for-you-for-5-to-7-days/ http://raleighnet.org/Speak/2011/06/08/no-credit-for-you-for-5-to-7-days/#comments Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:43:48 +0000 Will http://raleighnet.org/Speak/?p=1438 I appreciate that my credit card provider spotted that fraudulent charge, and let me know. It’s actually pretty impressive that they were able to recognize a single fraudulent charge that may have easily been something I would have bought. I appreciate that I won’t be responsible for that charge. That kind of safety is why I use credit cards. But, now they have to close the account and it will be 5 to 7 days until I get my new card. What am I supposed to do until then? Use cash? What is this 1953?

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The computer works. I have a network again, but I remain thoroughly unsatisfied.

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]]> http://raleighnet.org/Speak/2009/10/17/not-very-punk-rock/feed/ 0 Adventures in Installing My New Microwave http://raleighnet.org/Speak/2009/09/25/adventures-in-installing-my-new-microwave/ http://raleighnet.org/Speak/2009/09/25/adventures-in-installing-my-new-microwave/#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2009 02:24:19 +0000 Will http://raleighnet.org/Speak/?p=1408
  • Buy New Microwave – Open Box, Floor Model Woo Hoo, Deal!
  • Try to Cram Microwave in Car
  • Carry Microwave Upstairs
  • Discover Microwave Didn’t Include Mounting Plate – Boo, Not Such a Deal!
  • Back to Store – We’ll FedEx You a New One
  • Start Marking Wall
  • Drive to Home Depot for Stud Finder
  • Find 7 Different Places for Stud Edge
  • What?! I need an Outlet in My Cabinet?!
  • Hire Electrician
  • Wait for Mounting Plate
  • Wait, Wait, Wait, Wait
  • Call Store
  • Call Store Again
  • Drive to Store – Can’t Get Part, so We’ll Give You New Microwave, Same Price
  • Wait for Delivery Drivers Between 2 and 6
  • Delivery Drivers Come at 7:30
  • Go to Home Depot for 2 New Drill Bits and Longer Bolts
  • Drill Baby Drill
  • Oh My God, There’s a Stud There Too?! I used the wrong bit, VERY WRONG
  • Drive to Home Depot for Longer Screw, Hope that fixes it
  • Mount Wall Bracket
  • My Drilling Mistake Pulled Me Off Center by 1/16″. At least it’s sort of level
  • Hang Top Cabinet Template
  • I Need a Different Drill Bit For the Top Cabinet?! FFS!!!! Why Don’t They Use the same sized screws and bolts? I think they’re just F’ing with me now
  • And, it looks like the longer bolts I got were TOO Long
  • I don’t want to go back to home depot for a 3rd time today. Screw it. I’ll go tomorrow
  • To Be Continued…..
    • ]]>     http://raleighnet.org/Speak/2009/09/25/adventures-in-installing-my-new-microwave/feed/ 0     Using Conditional Formatting to Create Alternating Color Rows in Excel http://raleighnet.org/Speak/2009/08/24/using-conditional-formatting-to-create-alternating-color-rows-in-excel/ http://raleighnet.org/Speak/2009/08/24/using-conditional-formatting-to-create-alternating-color-rows-in-excel/#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:35:49 +0000 Will http://raleighnet.org/Speak/2009/08/24/using-conditional-formatting-to-create-alternating-color-rows-in-excel/ Go to Conditional Formatting, set the drop down to Formula is: =MOD(ROW(),2)=0 That will apply your selected format to odd rows.

    Nice. From Five Favorite Excel Tips

    ]]>     http://raleighnet.org/Speak/2009/08/24/using-conditional-formatting-to-create-alternating-color-rows-in-excel/feed/ 0     Museum of Latin American Art http://raleighnet.org/Speak/2009/08/17/museum-of-latin-american-art/ http://raleighnet.org/Speak/2009/08/17/museum-of-latin-american-art/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2009 04:22:16 +0000 Will http://raleighnet.org/Speak/2009/08/17/museum-of-latin-american-art/ Over the weekend, I went to the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach, CA. It’s free on Sundays since Target is sponsoring them, which certainly bumped up their goodwill with me. I’d never been to that museum before, but I really liked it. It’s not too big, and the art is all really interesting.

    ]]>     http://raleighnet.org/Speak/2009/08/17/museum-of-latin-american-art/feed/ 0     AppleOne – Finding a Job and Getting the Most out of an Employment Service http://raleighnet.org/Speak/2009/07/22/appleone-finding-a-job-and-getting-the-most-out-of-an-employment-service/ http://raleighnet.org/Speak/2009/07/22/appleone-finding-a-job-and-getting-the-most-out-of-an-employment-service/#comments Thu, 23 Jul 2009 02:01:51 +0000 Will http://raleighnet.org/Speak/2009/07/22/appleone-finding-a-job-and-getting-the-most-out-of-an-employment-service/ AppleOne is an employment services company. They can help you find a job, or set you up with some temporary assignments, or if you’re an employer AppleOne can help you find your next employee. As with any organization, there are a few tips that can help you get the most out of your experience, so here are the top 5 ways to get the most out of your experience with AppleOne.

    1. Understand What AppleOne Can Do For You
    AppleOne is a general employment service that can place you in a wide range of positions. But, there are some core positions that AppleOne tends to specialize in. You’ll have the best luck if you’re looking for administrative positions. That would be things like Administrative Assistants, Receptionists, Executive Assistants, Customer Service and other positions like that. If you’re open to this type of work and have experience with this type of work emphasize that.

    2. Understand the Nature of the Relationship
    AppleOne understands that job seekers are critical to its success. The idea that the applicant is the center of the universe is a VERY large part of its culture. But, it’s a two way street. You need to sell yourself and your capabilities just like you would with any employer. Dress professionally for an interview when you go in to meet with your representative. Emphasize the things in your past the prove that you’re a committed worker who has the skills and abilities to do the work that you want AppleOne to help you secure. Your representative wants to make sure that if they send you out to meet with a client company or to work on an assignment that you will do the job well and will reflect well on their professional judgment. Eliminate any doubts they may have, and work to make your representative like you. If they like you, they’ll look forward to working with you, and they’ll think of you first when new opportunities come into the office.

    3. Register with Multiple Offices
    AppleOne offices do share job orders amongst themselves and it is possible to get assigned to a job order that came into an office your representative doesn’t work in, but the recruiter is going to think of people they’ve met personally first. Increase your chances and take advantage of the opportunity to meet any reasonably local office. If you take tests or complete an application in one office, that will be shared amongst offices so meeting with a second or third rep won’t be quite so long a process.

    4. Stay in Touch
    AppleOne has a web based tool to report on your availability for assignments. Be sure to use it and let your rep know when you gain new experiences or skills. If you find a job you’d really love to get, let your rep know. They may have some ins with that company that can increase your chances of getting the job.

    5. Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket
    AppleOne helps hundreds of thousands of job seekers each year. Hopefully, they’ll be able to help you. But, don’t feel like your work is done after you’ve registered. AppleOne is just one source of work. Keep networking and applying to jobs.

    ]]>     http://raleighnet.org/Speak/2009/07/22/appleone-finding-a-job-and-getting-the-most-out-of-an-employment-service/feed/ 0     Still Not Spiderman http://raleighnet.org/Speak/2009/07/20/still-not-spiderman/ http://raleighnet.org/Speak/2009/07/20/still-not-spiderman/#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:44:30 +0000 Will http://raleighnet.org/Speak/2009/07/20/still-not-spiderman/ Spent Saturday night in the desert photography stars. It was too dark to see the insects (or whatever) that were biting me, but I’m fairly sure they must have been mildly venomous. I just wish I’d gotten visions and super powers out of the deal instead of itching and pain.

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