INTERESTING: Keep a one-sentence journal

Friday, June 6, 2008

http://www.happiness-project.com/happiness_project/2008/06/your-happiness.html

YOUR Happiness Project: Keep a one-sentence journal.

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I’m working on my Happiness Project, and you should have one, too! Everyone’s project will look different, but it’s the rare person who can’t benefit. Join in — no need to catch up, just jump in right now. Each Friday’s post will help you think about your own happiness project.

Yesterday was the Little Girl’s last day in the “Purple Room,” which is what her nursery school calls the class for the school’s youngest children. She only went twice a week, for less than three hours, but the Purple Room was a very big part of her life.

There’s something so inexpressibly sweet about this age and this first experience of school. I’m having an emotion that I can only describe as preemptive nostalgia for this time. Her last morning there was yesterday, but already, I feel deeply sentimental about it.

The days are long, but the years are short.

For that reason, I’m so happy that I started keeping my one-sentence journal; otherwise I would worry that I wouldn’t remember any of the details about this time – the teeny tiny sinks, the coat hooks in the hallway marked with the children’s photos, the play kitchen and the board books.

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Interesting concept?

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OSHJ: Accomplished RX run

Friday, June 6, 2008

One Sentence Happiness Journal

Today, when I had to, I extracted the RXs that the old lady needed.

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WRITING: TEOTWAWKI fiction — It happened in Church – Chapter Sixty – Getting back to track

Friday, June 6, 2008

It happened in Church – October 19, 1962
Chapter Sixty – Getting back to track

It Started In Church – October 19, 1962
http://www.itstartedinchurch.com

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RANT: Another blogger is poking sticks in my cage

Thursday, June 5, 2008

FROM MY FRIEND “TIMIDSOULSOLESUPPORT”
(He’s the sole support of his family and can’t afford controversy.)

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I don’t want to be this political on my Blog, but you might have use for it.

Check out this quote:

“Government programs also breed highly destructive dependence. How destructive? Well, I once took care of an alcoholic patient who bragged that his government disability checks allowed him to purchase better quality whiskey than he could afford to buy when he wasn’t considered disabled because of his alcoholism. The government thus subsidized his alcoholism.”

From this website http://www.haciendapub.com/article49.html

You can credit me anonymously. Maybe you can give me a cool pseudonym too like your buddy Luddite
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Now don’t pick on my friend LUDDITE, it’s hard work staying so far behind the technology curve while earning his daily bread as a consultant on “technology project management”. He reviews projects and tells them to hang back from the ‘bleeding edge’. :-)

And when did I become the annointer of ‘kool knickknames’?

Now I’m the dumping ground for all controversy?

Oh well, it’s a well touted ‘fact’ that, in the First American Revolution, only that less than a third favored the Brits, less than a third favored the rebels, and solid third wanted to just be left alone. Fewer than 10% actually fought.

So I guess when the Third American Revolution comes, I’ll have to do the shoot for both of them — LUDDITE and TIMIDSOULSOLESUPPORT. And the seven others too timid to take on the gangs in gooferment.

What was that Churchill quote?

“If you will not fight for right when you can easily win without bloodshed; if you will not fight when your victory is sure and not too costly; you may come to the moment when you will have to fight with all the odds against you and only a precarious chance of survival. There may even be a worse case. You may have to fight when there is no hope of victory, because it is better to perish than to live as slaves.” —Winston Churchill

Yes, “Third”. The War of Northern Aggression was the Second. The right of the people to peacefully withdraw was defeated on the field of battle. And, that was the end of the American Experiment. The end of the Republic. It just spun along like a out of control comet. Until it winds us up here.

Where the gooferment allows drunks to buy a better brand of booze. And that’s a controversial idea.

Figure out all your taxes, if you can, fellow slaves, so you’ll know just how much a slave you are. It feels like 100% to me.

Wonder if that’s too controversial?

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JOBFINDING: NYC IT “cat wrangler”

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Hi John,

The client is located in NYC, a 5 minute walk from Penn Station. IT has 75-80 people – this person will have approximately 20 reports, including five managers. 75% of their applications are legacy mainframe (remainder are UNIX distributed and .Net) so the person should have mainframe somewhere in their experience. The role is really strategic – the direct reports (managers) need to be reined in so that the CIO can function as a CIO. Looking for a dynamic individual – financial services experience is a +++. Comp is a $250K package (base + bonus).

Thanks.

Doug


JOBFINDING: Reporting Supervisor Rochester, NY

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Can you please forward this to someone who might be a candidate for the job listed below? Thanks!

 

Mike Morone

Worldleaders, Inc.

 

 

Reporting Supervisor

 

Company: Growing investment advisory firm

Location: Rochester, NY

Department: Fund Reporting

# of Reports: Five (one senior accountant and four staff accountants)

Reports to: Fund Reporting Manager

Contact: Mike Morone, Worldleaders, mmorone@worldleadersjobs.com

 

 

Challenge

We’re looking for a talented accountant with leadership skills, financial statement experience, and an interest in the mutual fund industry.

 

Our client is an incredibly successful investment advisory firm managing $18B in client assets in all 50 states. They have 275 local employees, and expect to have over 300 by year’s end.

 

This is not a traditional accounting position. Because of the continued growth of our client, they need a versatile leader who can grow with them. They also want someone who wants to learn the mutual fund industry.

 

Their environment is fast and dynamic. We need somebody who can take leadership of this department to the next level with the growth of the company.

 

In this role, you’ll perform the following tasks:

Review daily operations to ensure accuracy and compliance
Perform reviews of financial statements in accordance with SEC and GAAP rules
Research regulatory changes and industry developments
Prepare annual expense projections, establish accruals, and review monthly
Monitor several monthly and quarterly statements, registrations, and filings
Act as primary contact with auditors, custodians, and other related parties
Interview and hire new employees
Conduct performance reviews
Collaborate on various other projects

Rewards

Competitive salary
Generous benefits
Opportunity to work with owner-employees on a daily basis
Great work life balance
Professional, demanding, fast-paced environment
Profit Sharing Plan
Health / Fitness Club Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement

Environment

Our client is proud to offer a professional environment that rewards collaboration, dedication, and achievement. Because of its size and its management structure (100% employee owned), you’ll interact with senior managers each day. You’ll have opportunities to learn about the company, its numerous subdivisions, and its comprehensive product line.

 

Criteria for Response

BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related disciplines
Experience options:
5 years of general accounting with 2 years of supervisory experience; OR
3 years of public accounting with CPA certification obtained or in process
Strong financial statement preparation experience
Strong interest and knowledge of investments
Mature, unflappable personality
Effective communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fast environment

For more information, please contact Mike Morone, mmorone@worldleadersjobs.com.

 

 

Mike Morone, Executive Recruiter

Worldleaders, Inc.

(585) 399-0653

(585) 399-0655 fax

(585) 749-5107 cell

300 State Street

Rochester, NY 14614

www.worldleadersjobs.com

 

 

 

Please invite me to your LinkedIn Network

 

 

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I have no more information. {Sargent Shultz says “I know nuthin, Nuting, Nothing at all”!} I put it all in the post. Writing me for more info is a waste of your time and mine.

If you’re interested, leave a blog comment with your name and email. I’ll either send you the contact info, or forward your info to them. Depending upon what they prefer. Either way, you’ll get something back from me.

Note: Don’t put your email in the comment itself unless you want spam from a trollbot. The comment form allows you to put your name, email, and website address.

You might want to include a link to a http://www.emurse.com/ resume or such similar site. I recommend making oneself easy to be found.

You might want to take time to write a short cover on it. You never know who reads these things. You might find your own lead from it (i.e., someone, looking to hire an X, finds me saying someone is looking for X, and ‘poaches’ all the people who responded.). YMMV

Good luck and good hunting.

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JOBFINDING: Quality Regulatory Director

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Can you recommend someone for this job: Quality Regulatory Director at NewTown Solutions
From:Christine Smith
Date:June 3, 2008
To:John Reinke

Hope you are having a great day. If you have a moment, I’d appreciate your help. Please take a look and forward this job on to anyone you think would be interested in the position, or anyone else who could help me find a great candidate. We offer a $1,000 referral bonus for anyone who is hired.

Thanks for your help!
-Christine

Company: NewTown Solutions
Job Title: Quality Regulatory Director
Description: The position will be working in the product business unit and report to the VP, Quality & Regulatory. Provides oversight and management responsibility for the functional areas of the Quality and Regulatory organization. Serves as the management representative for the assigned site. Assures that quality of products and services meets internal and external customer requirements.

1. Provide direction and leadership for Quality and Regulatory departments. (30%)

2. Ensure quality system compliance to US and international regulations including EN ISO 13485 and 21CFR 820 Quality System Regulation. Has ownership for regulatory submissions (510K, PMA). Develop, direct and coordinate the execution of regulatory strategies for EnSite business unit. (30%)

3. Develop, implement and improve quality processes and procedures, automated systems and reporting systems. (15%)

4. Ensure product acceptance activities are handled in a manner that complies with all pertinent regulatory requirements. Reports on the performance of the Quality System. (15%)

5. Serves as the primary contact for external regulatory inspections and audits. (10%)

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or related field. Master’s degree preferred. Typically a minimum of 12+ years of progressively more work experience in medical device or high technology product failure analysis and reliability is required. Demonstrated ability to understand and be completely familiar with applicable FDA and TUV regulations and other relevant clinical/regulatory requirements. Must have a successful regulatory track record in the commercialization of innovative, complex medical devices (communications, ID/PMA and Class III and II CE approvals.

Relocation Assistance: Yes

We are definitely looking for PMA experience, leadership experience, and a candidate with a high energy level.

 

 

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I have no more information. {Sargent Shultz says “I know nuthin, Nuting, Nothing at all”!} I put it all in the post. Writing me for more info is a waste of your time and mine.

If you’re interested, leave a blog comment with your name and email. I’ll either send you the contact info, or forward your info to them. Depending upon what they prefer. Either way, you’ll get something back from me.

Note: Don’t put your email in the comment itself unless you want spam from a trollbot. The comment form allows you to put your name, email, and website address.

You might want to include a link to a http://www.emurse.com/ resume or such similar site. I recommend making oneself easy to be found.

You might want to take time to write a short cover on it. You never know who reads these things. You might find your own lead from it (i.e., someone, looking to hire an X, finds me saying someone is looking for X, and ‘poaches’ all the people who responded.). YMMV

Good luck and good hunting.

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RANT: my ezbake oven won’t work either!

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

http://www.lewrockwell.com/lott/lott63.html

Don’t Buy Political Bulbs
by John R. Lott, Jr.

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No matter how well-meaning, politicians frequently fail to understand all the consequences of their laws. Real world costs, the costs and benefits faced by those who will actually have to live with the regulations, often elude those who pass these rules. Yet, even by those depressing standards, problems with the mandated that people will soon be forced to use stand out.

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And,.

And you want the gooferment to solve YOUR problems.

Now who’s the ‘dim bulb’?

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INTERESTING: Memories of my youth and the years of the Japanese occupation

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

http://www.dutch-east-indies.com/story/index.htm

Memories of my youth and the years of the Japanese occupation
in the former Dutch East Indies during World War Two

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After a wonderful youth in the Dutch East Indies, today Indonesia, my family and I went through three and a half years Japanese occupation. I lost my father, I lost the country I loved, I lost everything, but I kept my memories.

My son advised me to start a website and write all those memories down. So here I am, 79 years old, sitting behind my computer, going back to the Dutch East Indies.

Elizabeth van Kampen

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Absolutely stunning. It could have all been lost to age, infirmity, or death.

Take a few hours and read this site.

Then, you’ll know why we need to live at peace.

Tragic! Yet, empowering.

Sigh, I’m humbled at what some people can make with their lemons.

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WRITING: TEOTWAWKI fiction — It happened in Church – Chapter Fifty Nine – A visit to Roy’s

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

It happened in Church – October 19, 1962
Chapter Fifty Nine – A visit to Roy’s

It Started In Church – October 19, 1962
http://www.itstartedinchurch.com

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