Questionable Headlines

I know politicians are not at work, in place, most of the time, but publishing editors ought to be; where was the Editor when these headlines (from my archive) read: *Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft *Ban On Soliciting Dead in Trotwood *Clinton Wins on Budget, But More Lies Ahead *Cold wave Linked to Temperature *Enraged Cow Injures Farmer With Ax *If Strike Isn't Settled Quickly, It May Last a While *Include Your Children When Baking Cookies *Iraqi Head Seeks Arms *Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant *Miners Refuse to Work after Death *New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group *Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over *Plane Too Close to Ground, Crash Probe Told *Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges *Two Sisters Reunited After 18 Years at Checkout Counter *Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead I hope you got a smile out of these published bloppers from the past. When you find one or two light-hearted, share it with someone else. In these times of mostly unrest, they, too, could use a moment to smile. Thanks for visiting. -- Bob

When Preparing Your Resume

It ought to be obvious that, when detailing your resume, careful thought be applied before entries are made. There is another consideration that ought to have your attention. Not so much about what you say as to how you say it. How you word your entries should reflect that you have thoughtfully considered your potential employer/supervisor. The following is for you to ponder, not relate in actuality. For example, take the first item: "Knows and likes his job." Of course you don't yet have the job. Your thought on this item is that you apply for a job you honestly believe you'll like. When you're convinced you'll like it, you will find it easier and faster to learn (i.e. know). Conversely, if you ignore this advice, you'll find yourself applying "to do anything." Not good. The preface for these items goes like this: If you were the boss, you would probably want an employee/worker who: 1. (see above). 2. Keeps himself physically fit and mentally alert. 3. Wants to do a day's work for a day's pay. 4. Desires to get ahead. 5. Is cheerful, pleasant to work with, not sullen. 6. Is always on the job unless excused. 7. Tries to avoid waste and helps to cut costs. 8. Gets a bang from a job well done. 9. Looks for a better way to do the job and share his ideas. 10. Gripes little, looks ahead. 11. Asks questions when he needs help. 12. Is willing to face personal problems squarely. 13. Tries to put himself in the bosses place now and then. 14. Rightly believes his job is a privilege, not a right. 15. Tells the truth, is honest and sincere. 16. Strives to create a spirit of teamwork. 17. Works safely, with due consideration for self and fellow workers. 18. Gives the best of his best in job performance. 19. Doesn't expect credit for every job done well. 20. Believes the clock attracts attention because its hands are never idle. Believe it or not, there are still few people who think the way I've listed it here. You might say that this describes the perfect employee. And so it almost does. And why not? Why should a firm pay you for doing and being otherwise than a fully committed employee. Yes, I understand that firms are few and far between that are loyal to their employees today. Nevertheless, to be honest and true with yourself, which is a personal matter of importance, you need not become as others have become. Remain at peace as once was the case with workers of not so long ago. You may find it hard to grasp that once upon a time the, let's call them attitudes described was normal, not exceptional. If you will earnestly apply thought to these 20 items -- and agree with them before applying for a particular job vacancy, you will almost automatically resonate your acceptance in your resume and its cover page. Just by doing so you will be seperating yourself from others that also have intentions of applying for the job. Resume writing is not a simple task, and the demands for correctness are not light. You can believe that your resume is in competition,likened to being in a boxing ring. May the best resume win. With this in mind you can take this old saying as your own: "If it is to be it's up to me." That just about says it all. Remember: The road to success is always under construction. Thanks for visiting. -- Bob (Mt. 10:29-33) You're invited to visit my other blog at: http://fourwinds.blogster.com

Referring to Nancy Pelosi In One Word

The queen from San Francisco recently came into recent power as Speaker of the House of Representatives. Almost immediately she began to abuse her position, virtually telling the President of the United States what he ought to do or she will force him to listen. Then, now, is in bed with the enemy, subverting our own government in the process. In reality this woman, who was nominated and elected Speaker, not the President, carries on as an arriviste. (I invite you to look up the word for a first-hand definition, making your own decision whether or not the "shoe fits.") Imagine if Dennis Hastert, the former Republican House Speaker had gone to Iraq and spoken with Saddam, explaining "Now that we're in power, you don't really need to pay attention to President Clinton. We have the say over what will be." Would the people have gone along with such antics? I doubt it very much. What I want to know under the present circumstances is why more American citizens are not openly heard voicing against this moron from San Francisco, feeling uniquely secure in anything she says or does by her financial wealth. Then we have the few RINOs (Republicans in name only) that switched over to the Dumocrat's position in calling for putting the tail between our legs and telling the terrorists when we plan to pull out American troops. We have people in Government that receive premium pay to do their jobs. Then we have others, like this person sans souci, that assume they have been given much more power and authority than they really have and take over work that belong to other high paid servants. Mind boggling is the fact that those who ought to be vocal about these shenanigans, are voiceless. It is no longer a question of "What is this country coming to?" Rather, it is: "How has this country become so irresponsible, dishonest in Representation?" It looks to me like this Nancy Pelosi person is from a mold of new breed of politicians(others are H.R.Clinton; Murtha,Hagel,etc.).Looks like they will have free reign, because all around them appear to be weak-minded, fearful elected officials that lack the courage of their electability. An old adage comes to mind about these people: "Words are cheap." It is undeniable that we still have a big job to do in Iraq and Afghanistan. It does not bode well for our troops nor for our country when we have people stepping into arenas that are out of their bailiwick, usurping proper authority. All elected officials need to stand up and defend what is right,to say these over-stepping people to "butt out!" and stick to their own duties so the Nation and the people's business can be carried out posthaste. Ms. Pelosi needs to remove her shoulder boards and get down to work where she belongs. We didn't elect her President nor Secretary of State, nor any other position she would like to take over. Thanks for visiting. - Bob (Mt. 10:29-33)