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You are unique. Act like it! By Douglas E. Welch Listen Discuss this column and podcast on the Career-Op Community Site Here is a little experiment. If you work in an office with cubicles, stand up on your desk and look out over the office. What do you see? If you work in an building with individual offices, walk down a line of offices and notice what is happening within. What are people doing? How are they dressed? What sort of decoration do you see? Now that you have done this experiment, let me give you a way of evaluating what you see. When you did your observations, did everything look the same from cube to cube or office to office? Were there oddities scattered among the sameness? Was everyone doing something unique? Now, here is what all this means. The more conformity, the more sameness, the more blah your office, the less innovative it is likely to be and the less likely you will find a way to express your true talents and skills. The fact is, we know all of this intuitively, but we force ourselves to ignore it by becoming buried in the day-to-day mundanity of our work. It is only when we stop and take a moment to really look at where we work that we can make the fog clear and see the truth. Why should you care about how your place of business looks? As I have often said in the past, you can only do your best work when you are passionate. Sure, you might do good work, but nothing approaching what you might achieve, given half a chance. If you are burying your uniqueness under the same clothes, the same interests, the same way of working as everyone else, you are bound to suffer. You might still get your paycheck every week, but you won t change the world. You might like some of your co-workers and your office, but you will avoid them whenever you can. You might work, but you might not live. You are unique. Act like it. Look inside yourself deep inside. What clothes would you prefer to wear? What work do you love to do? Where would you like to do it? Is your current job fulfilling your needs beyond a simple paycheck? If not, there is a way you can change things for the better and a big reason why. First the why. Being true to yourself, your passions and your sensibilities is the first path to the career you deserve. If you are constantly corralling your true self and hiding it behind a facade of sameness you are killing yourself every day. You don t have to go crazy in public, but you need to express how unique you are. Start small. Wear odd socks, a neat tie, a new hat. I know it sounds a bit silly, but it is a start and it leads the way to more dramatic changes. If there seems to be only one way to complete a task, find another. You don t need to stand on your desk and announce to the world how you will do it differently, but do it in a way that makes the most sense to you. Once you have something worked out, introduce it to others and see how it received. You may soon find yourself rising above your co-workers who don t make any attempt to mix things up. The next steps take a bit more courage. Take every opportunity to explore who you are. Don t like the hours you work? Ask for different ones. Don t like your location? Ask to work from home on a regular basis. Obviously, all this works much better after you have established a good no, great track record in your work. If you hope to make such large changes, you need to make sure that everyone believes you can complete your work even be more productive after these changes. If you look around and see only sameness, it is time to make a change. Don t let your job turn you into merely another worker bee, just like all the rest. Find ways to explore and express your uniqueness. Find ways to make your job into the career you deserve. Join me on these networks Join the new Career Opportunities Community site! Follow Douglas on Twitter | Douglas on Facebook | Douglas on LinkedIn Become a Facebook Fan of Career Opportunities Support Career Opportunities: iTunes Review | Career-Op Community Site | Podcast Alley Reader/Listener Line @ 818-804-5049 From Career Opportunities with Douglas E. Welch Get more great content on Podcasting, New Media, Gardening, Los Angeles Events and Technology at WelchWrite.com You are unique. Act like it!

Recién llegados a Toledo y nos encontramos con unos policías a caballo. Este vídeo es parte de la serie que narra mi viaje a Madrid y Toledo. Podéis ver todos los vídeos de viajes en mi videoblog de viajes. Suscribíos a estos videos de viaje con RSS, con iTunes o con Miro. O descargad este vídeo gratis. 8 Deberías seguirme en twitter aquí

Phil Leigh Will consumers pay to watch TV shows and movies at the hulu.com website? Hulu.com’s website hosts popular TV shows and movies after they have been released normally. Owners include Disney, NBC-Universal, and News Corporation (Fox). Viewers can watch shows for free but in exchange must also watch commercials since the videos are streamed and not downloaded. Last month, Chase Carey who is the President of News Corporation said that Hulu should start charging fees sometime next year. Presumably he envisions a premium subscription service providing more content or viewing time in exchange for a monthly fee. There are two reasons to be doubtful about the success of such a plan. First, as author Matt Ragas put it, “We all love the information highway, but we don’t want to pay a toll every five miles.” Second, incumbent media companies may be overvaluing their own content. Matt’s remark led me to examine my own subscriptions which are summarized in the accompanying table. Already I pay over $220 monthly for telephone, Internet, and video entertainment. Other services under consideration would advance the total to about $265 monthly.  Such an analysis makes me look for ways to cut, instead of add, services. Phil s Monthly Subscription Fees Naturally, I’ll focus on the bigger numbers first which come from the cable and wireless providers. However, if The Wall Street Journal (owned by News Corp)   editorial viewpoint prevails, the carriers will likely increase ISP fees even higher. That leaves consumers with thinner wallets to buy additional services from Hulu or anyone else. Even if cable and wireless charges don’t go up, consumers may calculate that they’re already paying enough in service fees. Readers of the Baltimore Sun seem to be strongly opposed to paying for hulu.com access. A polling button on the newspaper s website reveals that they voted 20-to-1 against it. You can see the results and review reader comments here. As for content value, the recent success of Paranormal Activity might serve as a reminder to media producers that we characteristically undervalue the works of people who are not like us. It’s reported that the movie was set in a single San Diego home and produced for $10,000. By the day after Halloween it had grossed over $80 million in box office receipts. Much like Internet publishing demolished the value of the printing press, low cost video cameras combined with computer-based film editing and an abundance of people seeking stardom and film-crew careers, necessitates an introspective reassessment of Hollywood’s self worth. Paranormal Activity is more than an isolated echo of The Blair Witch Project. Years from now we’ll look back to see it as data point in a connect-the-dots trend line pointing toward a future of content abundance. To learn more about how your business can exploit or adapt to thye future of media, feel welcome to contact us. You may also want to consider buying our research reports Third Generation Television and Future Developments in Video Advertising.

eBay will move forward with selling its stake in Skype, the company said Friday, now that a licensing dispute over the software that underlies Skype's service has been settled. eBay will get $1.9 billion in cash in the deal, which will close by the end of the year. Also on the podcast: Smartphone sales rise, the Motorola Droid has its coming out party, more charges in the Galleon insider trading case, and Google aims to be less "creepy." Listen now: Download today's podcast Today's stories: eBay's Skype sale gets go-ahead Smartphone market unfazed by recession Slow start for the Motorola Droid? Google trying not to cross 'the creepy line' Photos: Spring Design's Alex e-reader

Amrit Williams, BigFix CTO discusses Whitelisting with Tom Murphy of Bit9, and what practices can embolden endpoint security without disturbing work flow.

This week, we hear about what's billed as the world's smallest FM transmitter. Also, we ask you to weigh in on our discussion about appropriate technologies for the developing world. Then, the strange case of Hossein Derakhshan, and the wider world of Persian language blogs. Then, we revisit digital memory. Give to the podcast at www.pri.org/give.

Uno de los problemas del cine y los vídeo es que apreciamos la belleza de la destrucción sin sufrir sus consecuencias reales. Y hay gente que se olvida de que el dolor es real, y se acostumbra a ver los telediarios como si fueran escenas de blade runner. Así que disfrutemos de la belleza de esta animación de Realtime UK mientras podamos. Visto en haha. 5 ¿ Te gusta hombrelobo ? Cada ma�ana dos mil personas leen hombrelobo en sus correos o en sus lectores de RSS, porque no pueden estar sin su dosis de sorpresas diarias. ¿ No has pensado en anunciarte ? Contáctame, por tan solo 80 euros al mes puedes aparecer en un mensaje como este. Te verán dos mil personas .. ¡ y qué personas !. Promociona tu proyecto con hombrelobo.

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Learn how to spot whether an Apple rumor is valid. Many Apple rumors have no source and don't fit with the company's past. Find out what to look for so you can decide for yourself which rumors make the most sense.

After a live recording session of the Carolina Chocolate Drops at Village Studios, Santa Monica, an impromptu jam with visiting "nouveau oldtime" guests. Blind Boy Paxton, Dom Flemons (of the Carolina Chocolate Drops), and Frank Fairfield.

Yes, we definitely hit you with our full Motorola DROID review, but many wanted to see a bit more video of the device. That being the case, we recorded this episode of Bleeding Edge TV to show off the different features of the Motorola DROID smartphone. We give you a look at the hardware, some of the Android 2.0 features, Google Maps Navigation, and more. All in all, it s a twelve-minute walkthrough of the DROID, the smartphone that has grabbed the attention of the industry, giving Google, Motorola, and Verizon Wireless a lot of attention. If you are at all curious, be sure to hit the video above. Here's how to get the show: Subscribe: iTunes iPod / H.264 | iTunes MPEG-4 | RSS H.264 Feed | RSS MPEG-4 Feed |Download| - iPod-formatted H.264 |Download| - Apple TV High Resolution |Download| - MPEG-4 Tags: adslice, android, android 2.0, cell phones, cellphones, motorola, motorola droid, reviews, smartphones, verizon, verizon wireless, Bleeding Edge TV 322: Motorola DROID Review originally appeared on The Bleeding Edge on Thu, November 05, 2009 - 1:43:47

Coming up in tonight s show Tiny Stormtroopers Klingon Propaganda Drunk Ewoks This Technorama show is sponsored by GoToAssist.com! Visit GoToAssist.com/techpodcast to Get a Free 30-Day Trial! Follow Up Shout out to the chat room Happy Birthday to: 04 Avner (from Tel Aviv) 05 Michael Corlett (from New Zealand) 06 Kevin Eliasen 08 Mark, the Encaffeinated ONE, host of The Weird Show 08 OnTheDrift 10 John Noble from the Island If you want to get on the Technorama Birthday Calendar, visit our Wiki. Listen to the audio stream if you happen to be around. News Launch of the Ares I-X The Big Picture Boston.com High Res Video of Ares I-X Launch Ares i-x Gizmodo Hacks Man makes 747 cabin in his garage Google Wave: we came, we saw, we played D Ars Technica Make: Online : Working Ghostbusters PKE meter prop Flickr: Search Stéfan s photostream Make: Online : Pumpkin abuse in the name of science YouTube periodicvideos s Channel Remember When Presidents morphing Media Corner Our own LordKat doing Standup YouTube Klingon Propaganda New Klingon Propagana Video Follow-up + Translation s A Day in the Life of a Trooper SF Signal: Star Wars In Concert This Is Why You Shouldn t Put Drunk Ewoks On Live TV Drunk ewoks on today show Gizmodo Geek Library Google Wave: we came, we saw, we played D Ars Technica End of Show Stuff We appreciate your support. If you like the show, there are many ways to show your love: Call the Listener Line: 206-222-CHAT (2428) Email: technorama@chuckchat.com or on Twitter! @Ctomasi, @Steppek, and @technorama Web Site: www.chuckchat.com (forums, swag, webcam, mail lists, links in the show notes, and more) How about a donation to the tip jar: one time or monthly micro payment. Or a review on the iTunes music store, Podcast Pickle, Podcast Alley, or any one of the many podcast directories. Thanks to Mad Marv for providing the great blog content uStream who keeps our modest live streams going on Sunday and our Chat room that is provided by freenode.net This show is a member of Friends in Tech. Find out more at FriendsInTech.com If you re getting this show by clicking on the link on the web site, consider subscribing to get the show automatically delivered to you for free. Drop either one of us an email if you would like more information. Tell a friend about Technorama and binary high five

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Coming up in tonight s show Cool space posters Eminem crossed with a Klingon Zombie Wedding Cake This Technorama show is sponsored by GoToAssist.com! Visit GoToAssist.com/techpodcast to Get a Free 30-Day Trial! Follow Up Shout out to the chat room Happy Birthday to: 28 Dylan Licata (San Antonio) 30 WolfGeek (Indiana) 03 Ken Pace If you want to get on the Technorama Birthday Calendar, visit our Wiki. Listen to the audio stream if you happen to be around. Kreg Went Camping and Saw the Moon and jupiter News Missions to Mars Graphic Shows 52.4% Failure Rate Brian UCLA STUDY: Search the Internet, Activate Your Brain Encaf Ski bot Applause For Finland: First Country To Make Broadband Access A Legal Right Hacks Boing Boing encaf Weird Al Photoshopped for his 50th Stolen Traffic Cones Come Together To Form Hedgehog-Like Concert Pavilion Encaf Titan the Robot dances, sings, scares the bejeezus out of us (video) Media Corner XKCD: I love the Internet Thanks Encaf Klenginem: Eminem Remixed With A Bat leth Encaf (audio clip) Carl Sagan Auto-Tuned Part II (Featuring Feynman, Tyson and Nye) Encaf SF Signal: Friday YouTube: Luke Spazzes Out with his Lightsaber What the Chuck! Helped Julie with her AV at Church the Technorama effect was at play Geek Library The Tallest Monsters, the Largest Starships, and the Space Race Brian 50 Years of Space Travel In One Beautiful Solar System Map Space travel map Gizmodo Brian End of Show Stuff We appreciate your support. If you like the show, there are many ways to show your love: Call the Listener Line: 206-222-CHAT (2428) Email: technorama@chuckchat.com or on Twitter! @Ctomasi, @Steppek, and @technorama Web Site: www.chuckchat.com (forums, swag, webcam, mail lists, links in the show notes, and more) How about a donation to the tip jar: one time or monthly micro payment. Or a review on the iTunes music store, Podcast Pickle, Podcast Alley, or any one of the many podcast directories. Thanks to Susie the Geek for playing our promo on her latest How to Grow Your Geek Mad Marv for providing the great blog content Brian, Encaf and others who have been sending us tons of great content uStream who keeps our modest live streams going on Sunday and our Chat room that is provided by freenode.net This show is a member of Friends in Tech. Find out more at FriendsInTech.com If you re getting this show by clicking on the link on the web site, consider subscribing to get the show automatically delivered to you for free. Drop either one of us an email if you would like more information. Tell a friend about Technorama and binary high five

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Coming up in tonight s show The cheapest iPod Touch stand Surf while you surf Pumpkin decorating ideas This Technorama show is sponsored by GoToAssist.com! Visit GoToAssist.com/techpodcast to Get a Free 30-Day Trial! Follow Up Technews Radio Contest Dear Chuck and Kreg, I am giving away a Tom Bihn Check Point Flyer laptop carrying case (valued at $225) to a lucky TechNewsRadio.com listener to celebrate starting my 5th year of podcasting, and I would like to open up this opportunity to anyone who listens to a FriendsInTech.com show. This is a pretty simple give-a-way. During the month of October 2009 I am collecting emails from those that want to be in the random drawing. To enter one needs to send an email to technewsradio@gmail.com with the subject line entitled "Tom Bihn Giveaway" before the end of October. One entry per email address. I don't have any plans to keep the addresses collected or to send out any unrequested emails. JC Hutchins is going live with 7th Son A brand-new podcast recording of the print edition of the novel (with new scenes, twists, and character tweaks) A prequel audio short story anthology called 7th Son: 7 Days Serialization of the novel in PDF at my site, and the text at BoingBoing.net Free songs written and performed by John Smith, the musician character in the book And more Go to jchutchins.net Technorama listeners: Interested in a follow up interview next month? Shout out to the chat room Happy Birthday to: 22 Zach 25 Mad Marv spelled K Y L E but pronounced Marv . Hope that helps. 25 HMNSHLD 25 BritOnTour (Jason) 25 Scott (Minneapolis) If you want to get on the Technorama Birthday Calendar, visit our Wiki. Listen to the audio stream if you happen to be around. News New camera promises to capture your whole life tech 16 October 2009 New Scientist Make: Online : Steampunk art exhibit opens today in Oxford Hacks Os 9 building Gizmodo Surfing while surfing Thanks MadMarv Tiny Living Room in a PC case mod Thanks Encaf Make: Online : Steampunkin! Media Corner The Verizon Guy and BlackBerry Tour Make Their Gameshow Debut on The Price is Right | CrackBerry.com I think that this is the most I have see the Verizon guy speak! Star Wars: Uncut Star Wars Uncut – The Second Best Star Wars Movie Ever? Podcasting News Coool!: Earth And Jupiter In The Same Photo Geekologie Animatronic Dinosaur Puppets Would Scare the Beeheyzeus Out of Me dinosaur robots Gizmodo What the Kreg! What do you think about Google Wave? Geek Library I Like: Superheroes In Old War Photographs Geekologie Make: Online : Sweet kid s robot costume Post your Costume Pic into our Technorama Flickr Group or NEW Facebook Page! End of Show Stuff We appreciate your support. If you like the show, there are many ways to show your love: Call the Listener Line: 206-222-CHAT (2428) Email: technorama@chuckchat.com or on Twitter! @Ctomasi, @Steppek, and @technorama Web Site: www.chuckchat.com (forums, swag, webcam, mail lists, links in the show notes, and more) How about a donation to the tip jar: one time or monthly micro payment. Or a review on the iTunes music store, Podcast Pickle, Podcast Alley, or any one of the many podcast directories. Thanks to Mad Marv for providing the great blog content uStream who keeps our modest live streams going on Sunday and our Chat room that is provided by freenode.net This show is a member of Friends in Tech. Find out more at FriendsInTech.com If you re getting this show by clicking on the link on the web site, consider subscribing to get the show automatically delivered to you for free. Drop either one of us an email if you would like more information. Tell a friend about Technorama and binary high five