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Right. Piano. Because that's what we used to kill that big demon that one time. No, wait. That was a rocket launcher.
Xander ,'Touched'
Natter 72: We Were Unprepared for This
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Typo Boy - Mar 28, 2014 10:13:20 am PDT #23852 of 30000
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
flea - Mar 28, 2014 10:14:18 am PDT #23853 of 30000
information libertarian
One could extend this metaphor to most of academia. People doing PhDs spring to my mind, for example.
-t - Mar 28, 2014 10:17:11 am PDT #23854 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Rick is bringing the observational humour today. Good job, Rick.
I did not bring enough food today. I may have to see what I can glean from the vending machines. What I would like to do, of course, is go home early to make up for staying late earlier in the week, but that's not happening.
Dana - Mar 28, 2014 10:24:53 am PDT #23855 of 30000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Word from OTW is that Archive Team is working on archiving the content from TWOP.
I don't know much about them, but OTW says they make copies of what they've archived available for download.
Sue - Mar 28, 2014 10:25:20 am PDT #23856 of 30000
hip deep in pie
The documentary on Vivian Maier is showing tonight in town, one night only. I really want to see it, but I am on day 1 of period and I am coming down with something-- have been achy, tired and fevery all day. Oh yeah, and I've been awake since 4:45. So want to go home, take all the drugs and curl up in a ball, yet I so want to see this movie. Gah!
Dana - Mar 28, 2014 10:27:22 am PDT #23857 of 30000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Can you take some of the drugs and go see the movie?
Tom Scola - Mar 28, 2014 10:28:39 am PDT #23858 of 30000
hwæt
You can stay at home and watch the other Vivian Maier documentary.
-t - Mar 28, 2014 10:31:04 am PDT #23859 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Tough one, Sue. I hate when that happens.
I also was gonna say: I don't think I have ever had a job that was important, and I am grateful for that. I think that would weigh heavily on me. When I was looking for work this last time, I always said I wanted to be a cog in a big machine, and that's pretty much what I am now. And it's not an evil machine, so far as I can tell, so I'm satisfied.
This year there's a big push to Emphasize the Employees which means a lot of progression path stuff and mentoring and whatnot which I appreciate in the abstract but, when you get right down to it, I just want to do my job and get paid for it.
msbelle - Mar 28, 2014 10:34:38 am PDT #23860 of 30000
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
I am happiest in this job when I can just do the parts of it that are cog-like and be done at 5, but that so rarely happens.
aurelia - Mar 28, 2014 10:38:07 am PDT #23861 of 30000
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
Remember my resume question? I just want opinions on phrasing a job description. So, which is better? This:
I was responsible for scheduling, training, and supervising local crews for touring shows, University events and rental events. I also served as house lighting designer and master electrician. Designs included Dance Arts, Windham Hill's Winter Solstice Concerts, Branford Marsalis Quartet, George Clinton and the P-Funk All-Stars, and many more.
Or this:
Scheduling, training, and supervising local crews for touring shows, University events and rental events. House lighting designer and master electrician. Designs included Windham Hill's Winter Solstice, Branford Marsalis Quartet, and George Clinton & the P-Funk All-Stars.
In my current situation, I know the person who will be looking at the resume and I'm leaning toward the 2nd one.