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The Lego Movie
I have loved the animated Lego DVD’s, so this movie is a MUST see for me. Featuring the voice talents of Elizabeth Banks, Morgan Freeman, Will Arnett, Liam Neeson, Chris Pratt, and Will Ferrell this film is slated to come to your local cinema on February 7, 2014
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Tagged animation, Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, entertainment, family, film, Lego, Liam Neeson, Morgan Freeman, movie, Will Arnett, Will Ferrell
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Anchorman: The Legend Continues
San Diego’s top anchorman, Ron Burgundy returns to the big screen on December 20, 2013. Anchorman: The Legend Continues stars Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Paul Rudd, and Vince Vaughn.
‘Dark Girls’ documentary set to premiere on OWN
Directors D. Channsin Berry and Bill Duke tackle a provocative dilemma among the African-American community in their documentary Dark Girls.After spending two years developing the project, Berry and Duke produced a film which addresses the issue of colorism among blacks and some of the challenges dark-skinned women face.It features interviews with women of “the darkest hues” who discuss their experiences battling the stigmas and standards of beauty many African-Americans attach to skin color.“I can remember being in the bathtub asking my mom to put bleach in the water so that my skin would be lighter and so that I could escape the feelings that I had about not being as beautiful, as acceptable, as lovable,” one woman says in the film’s trailer.“I used to wish that I could wake up one day lighter or wash my face and think that it would change. I thought that it was dirt and I tried to clean it off but it wouldn’t come off,” says another.Originally premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2011, Dark Girls has now made its way to the small screen and will be debuting on TV nationwide this Sunday.Oprah will be broadcasting the documentary on her television network OWN from 10 p.m. – midnight, following an episode of Oprah’s Next Chapter at 9 p.m. where she will be talking with stars Gabrielle Union, Alfre Woodard, Viola Davis and Phylicia Rashad on the challenges they face in as black actresses in Hollywood.
Read More ‘Dark Girls’ documentary set to premiere on OWN | theGrio.
The Right Keywords Are Essential When Applying for Jobs Online
By Andrew Klappholz
Applying for a job online can be a lot like a guessing game.
For all the effort you put into marketing your experience and qualifications, the deciding factor that gets your resume into the hands of an actual person often comes down to using the right keywords.
Most companies rely on computer software programs to review thousands of resumes and select the ones with particular keywords — not necessarily impressive accomplishments — so they can then be reviewed by a recruiter and, eventually, a hiring manager.
Unfortunately for job seekers, these all-powerful keywords aren’t revealed in the job description — at least not overtly.
Abby Kohut, a former human resources executive and founder of http://www.absoluteabby.com, said the best way to crack the code of these applicant tracking systems (ATS) is to put yourself in the mind of the recruiter and take your best guess at what phrases they would use to search for the best applicants for the position.
“You look at the job description, read it word by word and say ‘would the recruiter use it to search for resumes?’ ” said Kohut, who recruited for 16 years at companies in a variety of industries including pharmaceuticals, health care, publishing and education. Now, she helps job seekers and is launching a nationwide tour to teac
via The Right Keywords Are Essential When Applying for Jobs Online | TheLadders.
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Tagged business, employment, Job description, Job hunting, job search, jobs, linkedin, online search, resume, technology, TheLadders
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Questions to ask and avoid when interviewing for a job
By Robert Half International
The success or failure of a job interview doesnt rest solely with the answers you give the hiring manager. The questions you ask can also speak volumes.
In a recent Robert Half survey, human-resources managers recounted the most unusual or surprising question they’ve received from a job seeker during an interview. Some of the highly questionable queries included:
- “Do I have to be at work every day?”
- “Would you consider going on a date with me?”
- “Can I have three weeks off every three months to pursue my music career?”
- “Can my husband finish this test for me?”
- “Is the boss single?”
- “Do you want to take a ride in my new car?”
- “Can you help me search for an apartment?”
- “What job is this for?”
Peculiar or presumptuous inquiries such as these can quickly undermine an otherwise solid interview performance. On the other hand, posing intelligent and informed questions shows the interviewer you’re a serious candidate while also helping you to determine if the role is right for you. Here are some smart questions worth asking:
While researching your company, I learned that [fill in the blank]. Can you tell me more about that? Impress interviewers by making it clear you’ve done your homework. Learn as much as you can about the organization before your meeting.
Closely review the company’s website, marketing materials and recent financial reports. Tap your professional network for anecdotal insights and follow the company on LinkedIn, Twitter or Facebook.
Weaving some beyond-the-basics information you uncovered into your questions showcases both your interest and resourcefulness.
Read More MSN Careers – Questions to ask and avoid when interviewing for a job – Career Advice Article.
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Tagged employment, facebook, Human resources, interview, Job interview, jobs, linkedin, Robert Half International, twitter
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Pope’s General Audience
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Tagged Catholic, faith, Pope Francis, Vatican, Vatican City
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Pope Francis after 100 days: A contrast to Benedict
By Eric J. Lyman
One-hundred days after Francis became the first non-European pope since the eighth century, the main difference between him and his European predecessors has more to do with style than concrete action. Francis made his humble and pastoral style known to the massive crowds in St. Peter’s Square three months ago, when he refused much of the garb and traditions that come along with the job. Since then, he has celebrated public Masses almost daily, mingling with adoring crowds and shunning the sprawling papal apartments for a small and simple studio.”Christianity is more than anything a style, and Francis has brought his own style as a pastor and a leader by example to this job,” said Alberto Melloni, a professor of Christian history at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. “This is not superficial; it is essential.”It is a style that resonates with Catholics. Despite bad weather in recent weeks, crowds in St. Peter’s Square during papal Masses have swelled since Francis became pope. Roman hospitals have reported that the name Francis — already a popular one in Italy — has become significantly more popular over the past three months.
Read More Pope Francis after 100 days: A contrast to Benedict.
Hero EMT dispatcher helps pinpoint stroke victim in eight-hour call
By Kate Briquelet and Jennifer Bain
A heroic FDNY dispatcher went beyond the call of duty — staying on the phone with an elderly Upper East Side stroke victim for nearly eight hours while rescuers struggled to pinpoint the woman’s location. EMT Joann Hilman-Payne took the call from Mary Thomas at about 1 p.m. Monday — and kept the line open as emergency responders tried to find Thomas’ address, according to FDNY documents obtained by The Post.Rescue workers were first dispatched to an East 71st Street address based on a cellphone tower relaying Thomas’ call. But she wasn’t at that location.
That’s when Hilman-Payne and her boss, Lt. Arlene Simmons, sprang into action, according to Emergency Medical Dispatch Capt. Philip Weiss, who wrote a letter to the FDNY on Tuesday asking for recognition for Hilman-Payne and her colleagues.Hilman-Payne struggled to communicate with the stroke victim, whose speech was badly slurred. The EMT continued speaking to the woman and attempted to keep her conscious.“Throughout the entirety [Hilman-Payne] worked to keep the patient awake, she never lost her own composure and remained calm while attempting to elicit more information from the patient,” Weiss wrote.
Simmons reached out to the Fire Marshal’s Office for help with the search, according to an FDNY incident report.
While responders tried accessing a previous patient database, Simmons called a list of people with the same name as the patient.
Dispatchers valiantly tried to find a Manhattan address for Thomas, but it would later turn out she didn’t live at the location she was calling from — she was actually working in the apartment as a housekeeper.
Read More Hero EMT dispatcher helps pinpoint stroke victim in eight-hour call – NYPOST.com.
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Tagged 911, emergency, emergency services, EMT, FDNY, life, New York City, New York City Fire Department
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How Fast Food Companies Steal Workers’ Pay
Fast food workers strike in downtown Chicago to advocate for better living wages, April 24th 2013. #photojournalism #weareworthmore (Photo credit: Chris Dilts)
By Seth Freed Wessler
Olivia Roffle has worked at Papa John’s Pizza in St. Louis, Mo., for three years and she hates it. “It’s just not an enjoyable place to work,” she says. The 23 year old, who is enrolled in classes to become a social worker, doesn’t make enough to pay rent at her own place so she alternates nights at her mother’s, uncle’s and sister’s homes. That was a lousy situation, and then it got worse when her car broke and she didn’t have the money to fix it. So she ends up taking two busses and a train to make it to her shifts. But here’s the thing: Roffle does work enough hours to afford to fix her car. That’s to say, if she were paid for all the hours she works, she’d have a ride. She’s not, she says, because her employer thieves her wages.
If that sounds dramatic, it should. Roffle is one of hundreds of fast food workers in six U.S. cities who in recent months have gone on strike to demand higher wages—$15 an hour, more than twice what she makes now— and the right to unionize. But as much as she and other workers want a living wage, they also want to get paid a legal wage.
“Its kind of like understood, it’s a thing there, it’s an unspoken thing,” Roffle told me about illegal employment practices that shirk workers of wages to which they’re legally and contractually entitled. Roffle is among those now trying to organizer fast food workers in Missouri. “There would be a ton of people making overtime if we got paid for all the hours we work, but we don’t.”
Read More How Fast Food Companies Steal Workers’ Pay – COLORLINES.
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Tagged Burger King, Chicago, employment, fast food, jobs, Living wage, McDonald, Missouri, New York City, Papa John's Pizza, St. Louis, Wage, wage disparity
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