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May 17, 2008Aspirations are dangerous.
Permalink | 1 comment | by ShirleyDuring lunch, a friend and I took a stroll along Coal Harbor, one of Vancouver’s poshest neighborhoods. We walked by several swanky town homes. One had its blinds opened, so like any good, envious, middle-class citizen, I peered inside. Immediately I was in awe of the rich elegance that decorated the chic kitchen area. Then I fell into a bush and twisted my ankle. Postscript: This is actually an old post off my tumblr. Am I allowed to do that? I also just plugged my tumblr. Am I allowed to do that?
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May 17, 20081 Goose, 2 Geese; 1 Moose, 2 Meese
Permalink | 1 comment | by ThomWalks are great. I particularly enjoy the kind of walks that make you want to write about walking. A nice walk in the middle of a hectic work day will do wonders for your productivity! It's also a good way to stay in shape depending on your pace. My walking pace is sluggish at best, but I don't do it for personal gain...or weight loss; I do it for the company. Yeah, I'm just that unselfish. Walks can also be dangerous sometimes if you're focusing more on peering into someone's home instead of walking. Now, when I say walk, I don't ...
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Apr 05, 2008There once was a…
Permalink | 7 Comments | by ThomThere once was a young man named Thom He had much ambition and aplomb With support from his friends And gas money to spend He drove across Canada with his mom Thom hoped to find a new career That was cool like a glass of beer At first the search was real chill It soon became a climb uphill Running out of funds was his fear Crappy jobs there were a ton But those he simply passed on He never lost any hope And didn’t whine or mope In fact, he was having some fun As several months had passed by He determined with a large sigh That he might have to settle Or fail like the ...
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Feb 16, 2008In Search Of…
Permalink | 5 Comments | by ThomWhen is it time to settle? I mean, you could roam the Earth for your whole life searching and still not find a soul-mate, a partner, love, etc. Don't get me wrong here, I'm not a pessimist or jaded by love or anything like that. I actually am totally into the idea of not settling for anything that doesn't meet one's standards regardless of how inflated these standards may be. However, in the game of life, there're economics in play. Sometimes the seeker can't afford the luxury of an extended search. Other times, the existence of an easy score becomes ...
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Dec 14, 2007SkyTrain Switch
Permalink | No comments | by ArnabThere is usually a 2 to 1 ratio between Expo and Millennium Line SkyTrains leaving from Waterfront Station in Vancouver. An Expo Line train terminates in Surrey while a Millennium Line train does a partial loop through the suburbs before returning to Vancouver. Even though I am hoping for a Millennium Line train to saunter down the tracks, usual an Expo Line train comes my way. As there is a distinctly small chance of a Millennium Line train overtaking the Expo Line trains that have preceded it on the same track, there are two temporally equivalent actions I can take: Get ...
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Nov 21, 2007Happily ever after?
Permalink | 1 comment | by Ms. CareerUnless you are an accountant and have to continue with CASB studies, I think graduating is pretty fun! I never realized the mental energy school took until I finally graduated and I found all the free capacity I had to enjoy other things in life. School was really an all-consuming activity for me. From the never-ending course work/exams/group work, to the club involvement, to finding money for tuition, there was not really a lot of time left for other interests or thoughts. Once school finished and I got a job, it took me bit of time to realize, yes, ...
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Nov 03, 2007been a long time
Permalink | No comments | by Parryhi theworkblog.ca. it has been a long time huh, not cuz i've had a lack of things to say but, well, life is busy in Londinium. Let's see... where to begin.So I've started a job with one of the largest B2B media companies in the world, in a new division. And I have to say, it is awesome. Having come from a small company run by a senile tyrant, it is wonderful to be surrounded by driven, successful people (as opposed to those forbidden to excel due to inertia.) My team is awesome, all superstars in their various areas.
But it ...
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Oct 25, 2007Arnab Appreciation Days
Permalink | 4 Comments | by ArnabMy contract with Satyam expired on June 13, 2007, a date that marked my one year tenure at the company. Satyam admired my strong work ethic and love for the company and its associates. With glorious joy, my departure from Satyam was celebrated through a series of Arnab Appreciation Days. My humble and approachable nature had made me a popular figure to the employees of the organization, and the endearment was mutual. Tears were shed and fond memories recollected. Goodbyes were said and best wishes exchanged. After serving the company with passion and earnestness, it was time to go our ...
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Oct 23, 2007Be honest about who you are when writing on behalf of your company on the Internet
Permalink | No comments | by PeterHaving access to site logs, I know that if you post a comment or forum topic on a site (or make an edit on a wiki), quite a bit of information is logged about you along with your post. Sometimes it is even publicly displayed. One of these pieces of information is your host address. If you are working in a larger organization, your host address, as displayed below, is probably rather revealing about where you work. For example, if you are using the Internet connection at Simon Fraser University, your host address might read ss20132.coop.sfu.ca....
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Oct 09, 2007Back to School
Permalink | 2 Comments | by ArnabSixteen long months had passed since I last graced the halls of academia. A firm believer in lifelong learning, I decided to reenter the educational arena upon my return to Canada. This time I would not return to the atmosphere of excellence provided by my alma mater Simon Fraser University. Instead I would continue my scholarly endeavours at Kwantlen University College. Not only would taking classes part time allow me to concentrate on finding a job without the burden of a full course load, in the sinister scenario that my superior skill set was not being adequately appreciated by the ...
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