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Marianne McCann
Feted Inner Child
Join date: 23 Feb 2006
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07-09-2008 09:21
From: 3Ring Binder
you're such a child. :p


Gee, thanks! ;)
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Joseph Abel
Leaves no pawprints...
Join date: 20 Aug 2006
Posts: 781
07-09-2008 09:23
In an effort to better prepare upcoming generations for dealing with corporate america, playground equipment has been upgraded:
From: 3Ring Binder

Yes...this is to prepare them for having their ass chewed off for no better reason than they happen to be there.


Morning folks! All the tubes are out of pop, as are all the staple...now we work on getting him eating a bit more, and exercising a bit (like walking more than a hundred yards)...

Hope everyone's doing well, along with their families!
(lack of sleep and soreness from physical exertion notwithstanding...'tis why coffee and ibuprofen were invented...food of the gods)
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Amaranthim Talon
Voyager, Seeker, Curious
Join date: 14 Nov 2006
Posts: 12,032
07-09-2008 09:24
3- I would be happy to look at it for you if you wish - i am my name with a . between first and last @gmail.com
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Amaranthim Talon
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07-09-2008 09:25
Glad to hear it Joseph!!!

YAY JOSEPH'S DAD!!!! WOOHOO :D
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Ann Launay
Neko-licious™
Join date: 8 Aug 2006
Posts: 7,893
07-09-2008 09:27
I have a nuclear facelight in my inventory and I'm not afraid to use it! :mad:
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From: someone
I am bumping you to an 8.5 on the Official Trout Measuring Instrument of Sluttiness. You are an enigma - on the one hand a sweet, gentle, intelligent woman who we would like to wrap up in our arms and protect, and on the other, a temptress to whom we would like to do all sorts of unmentionable things.

Congratulations and shame on you! You are a bit of a slut.
Trout Recreant
Public Enemy No. 1
Join date: 24 Jul 2007
Posts: 4,873
07-09-2008 09:31
From: 3Ring Binder
okay, once again i'm going to go waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay off SL content and ask some personal advice.

first off.... Jillian... i got that bastard Scribus in my pocket! :D easy. thanks so much! i totally have been doing that with Corel, I just never gave it a name. but Scribus is so much more versatile and user friendly. THANK YOU so much!

but, now to the question i have today! i am asking here, because we have such an assortment of brains and experience. and since this is basically a GD thread, and i don't want to start a new one.... i'm going to go out on a limb and bring my personal into it... no pics or anything, just questions. if i'm way out of line, i want you to tell me to knock this sheeit off, and i won't do it again.

here it is. i am actively seeking other employment. in doing so, a really sweet job has popped up. it doesn't pay as well as some other jobs i've been applying for, but it pays better than the current job (which also has nothing to do with my past experience because i pursued something new, and it almost kilt me. really. =/ so going back to what i know and am best at.. and pays better).... AND this job has required graphics experience and duties. i so want to do something related to computer use, besides the usual office blah blah blah (data entry, taxes, payroll, billing, etc).

so, i wrote a really detailed cover letter. i need to know if it's over the top, or too strong, too weak, too rambling.... things of this nature.

anyone willing to take a look? or i can post it here... but that's a little embarrassing and show-off-ish (IMO)..... what is best and who is willing to slay my werk to set me straight and help me get hired just off my letter alone?

P.S. they are hiring for 2 positions. i am way qualified for the office admin one, but i really want the other one. but, just in case... i acknowledged my abilities in both.... one never knows....

thus, these question has arose: is this appropriate? anyone in human rescources? if not, would you be willing to print it and as a HR person for advice?

no pressure, but gotta mail it today, so if posting it here for all to see is necessary, then so be it. i can always edit it out later. but honestly, i'd prefer PM to public. the more input the better. so come one come all. thank you in advance.


I'll take a look at it. I've written a few letters in my time, so I could probably give some decent feedback if you want.
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Marianne McCann
Feted Inner Child
Join date: 23 Feb 2006
Posts: 7,145
07-09-2008 09:31
From: Ann Launay
I have a nuclear facelight in my inventory and I'm not afraid to use it! :mad:


I've been known to attach some of the stage lights from my fireworks shows an tell people they're my "face light." ;)

Meanwhile...



I am so so building dis.
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Tod69 Talamasca
The Human Tripod ;)
Join date: 20 Sep 2005
Posts: 4,107
07-09-2008 09:32
From: ConductorX Nieuport
They aren't all gas hogs. I drove mine 160 miles yesterday and I got 18 miles per gallon. I think that is pretty good since I have a gasoline V-10, I can carry 8 people and all of their luggage and tow a 10,000 trailer. Stamping SUV on vehicle doesn't automatically make it bad.

"CX" (energy conservative)


Weird thing is, his Trailblazer is newer & smaller with a smaller engine than the Silverado he traded in, but the Silverado got better gas mileage. :confused:
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Amaranthim Talon
Voyager, Seeker, Curious
Join date: 14 Nov 2006
Posts: 12,032
07-09-2008 09:46
http://blogs.wsj.com/biztech/2008/07/08/avatars-escape-second-life-leave-clothes-behind/
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Marianne McCann
Feted Inner Child
Join date: 23 Feb 2006
Posts: 7,145
07-09-2008 09:56
From: Amaranthim Talon
http://blogs.wsj.com/biztech/2008/07/08/avatars-escape-second-life-leave-clothes-behind/


And furthermore...

From: http://twitter.com/SecondLie
With sad hearts, we are reporting the death of Redshirt Linden, killed after teleporting with a group from SecondLife to OpenSim...
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Elora Lunasea
Mrs. Llama
Join date: 28 Aug 2007
Posts: 4,828
07-09-2008 09:58
3Ring, you can send it to me as well if you want, I'd be happy to take a look. my name at gmail.
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ConductorX Nieuport
NO LONGER RELEVANT
Join date: 29 Nov 2007
Posts: 86
07-09-2008 10:04
From: Tod69 Talamasca
Weird thing is, his Trailblazer is newer & smaller with a smaller engine than the Silverado he traded in, but the Silverado got better gas mileage. :confused:


Did you compare the weight to hp ratio between the two?

A smaller engine is not more efficient if it is expected to do the same amount of work as a larger engine.

VWs in the sixtys ran a 40hp 1200cc engine to push around 1800 lbs of car and cargo. I use the same engine in my race car (1150lbs) my speed is 40mph higher and my gas mileage is better. Of course there is no luggage space at all.

"CX" (energy conservative racing)
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Ann Launay
Neko-licious™
Join date: 8 Aug 2006
Posts: 7,893
07-09-2008 10:05
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From: someone
I am bumping you to an 8.5 on the Official Trout Measuring Instrument of Sluttiness. You are an enigma - on the one hand a sweet, gentle, intelligent woman who we would like to wrap up in our arms and protect, and on the other, a temptress to whom we would like to do all sorts of unmentionable things.

Congratulations and shame on you! You are a bit of a slut.
3Ring Binder
always smile
Join date: 8 Mar 2007
Posts: 15,028
07-09-2008 10:28
From: Joseph Abel
All the tubes are out of pop, as are all the staple...now we work on getting him eating a bit more, and exercising a bit (like walking more than a hundred yards)...

YAY! wonderful news! :D

oh, and nice intro caption to the skin grater! ;)
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3Ring Binder
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07-09-2008 10:31
From: Marianne McCann




I am so so building dis.

fun! MUST SEE when complete!!! :D
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3Ring Binder
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07-09-2008 10:32
From: Ann Launay

LOL i dunno why, but that totally tickled me just then! :D
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Meg Siemens
Registered User
Join date: 26 May 2008
Posts: 12
07-09-2008 10:40
From: Marianne McCann




I am so so building dis.


Oh wow Mari, dat looks so fun. I hopez yu iz going to make them for salez when yu finish. I willz be the first in line to gets one.

Btw Mari, all you fireworks displayz wer just AWESOME!!!
Marianne McCann
Feted Inner Child
Join date: 23 Feb 2006
Posts: 7,145
07-09-2008 10:48
From: Meg Siemens
Oh wow Mari, dat looks so fun. I hopez yu iz going to make them for salez when yu finish. I willz be the first in line to gets one.

Btw Mari, all you fireworks displayz wer just AWESOME!!!


Glad ya like my shows! I do em usually on Saturdays at Livingtree, but did a couple special ones recently for 4th of July an the SL/Kids 5Bs.

I'll prob'ly make em f'r sale. Gonna depend on how many prims an how complex it turns out. If it's too many ror too much set up, I'm prob'ly not gonna wanna put it out. We'll see.
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3Ring Binder
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Join date: 8 Mar 2007
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07-09-2008 10:57
From: Marianne McCann
Glad ya like my shows! I do em usually on Saturdays at Livingtree

i need to try to make one of these shows. but so far, weekends are tough for me to get inworld. :(
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3Ring Binder
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07-09-2008 11:07
re: my cover letter - i noticed that all my lack of caps in chat-like discussions has bled into RL. i had several sentences using a lower case "i" when referring to myself. BAD! :eek:

and apparantly, while i think of myself as quite foolish, i am really quite capable! ;) special thanks to you guys for picking up on that. not cool. not cool at all.

thanks to all who willingly read and advised on my letter. i appreciate it greatly. off it goes to the mail in just a short while.

now back to your regularly scheduled silly nonsense.
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Kiboe Munro
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Join date: 16 Jun 2007
Posts: 338
07-09-2008 11:14
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DAMNIT, my kitten fell asleep on my keyboard!
Kaimi Kyomoon
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Join date: 30 Nov 2006
Posts: 5,664
07-09-2008 11:17
Hi Everyone!
Today was another long flat stage at Le Tour de France. In fact the longest of the whole tour at 232km or 144 miles. Again there was a three man breakaway right at the beginning of the day. But this time the teams of the sprinters did not let them get too far ahead.

At 10 km to go they were still 35 seconds out in front and my own personal favorite rider, George Hincapie, had some kind of bike failure and had to fall back and wait for the mechanic in the team car.

At 3km to go George had made his way to up to the front of the peleton and was leading the chase to catch the breakaway riders who were still 15 seconds ahead. George was one of the most valuable riders on Lance Armstrong's team every time he won the Tour de France. Today Big George was working to get his current team mate, Mark Cavedish, into position to win a sprint finish.

One member of the breakaway, French national champion Nicolas Vogondy, wasn't caught until the last 200meters when UK rider Cavendish pulled ahead for the victory.

Cavendish's team, Colombia, is based in the U.S. and is at the tour for the very first time.




From: ConductorX Nieuport
They aren't all gas hogs. I drove mine 160 miles yesterday and I got 18 miles per gallon. I think that is pretty good since I have a gasoline V-10, I can carry 8 people and all of their luggage and tow a 10,000 trailer. Stamping SUV on vehicle doesn't automatically make it bad.

"CX" (energy conservative)
We have an Xterra which is just big enough for the upright bass which my husband insists on lugging around. We like it a lot and the gas consumption could be worse.



From: Joseph Abel



Morning folks! All the tubes are out of pop, as are all the staple...now we work on getting him eating a bit more, and exercising a bit (like walking more than a hundred yards)...
What good news, Joseph.



Good luck with the job quest 3Ring. I'm pulling for you. :)
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From: 3Ring Binder
i think people are afraid of me or something.
ConductorX Nieuport
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Join date: 29 Nov 2007
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Attention Attention!!
07-09-2008 11:24
Will the person that left their car in my pool please come and pick it up?



"CX"
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Maureen Boccaccio
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Join date: 28 Feb 2008
Posts: 14,484
07-09-2008 11:25
From: Meg Siemens
Oh wow Mari, dat looks so fun. I hopez yu iz going to make them for salez when yu finish. I willz be the first in line to gets one.

Btw Mari, all you fireworks displayz wer just AWESOME!!!


Hi there, Meg, and welcome! :) For your first posting:
3Ring Binder
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Join date: 8 Mar 2007
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07-09-2008 11:30
From: Kaimi Kyomoon
Hi Everyone!
Today was another long flat stage at Le Tour de France. In fact the longest of the whole tour at 232km or 144 miles. Again there was a three man breakaway right at the beginning of the day. But this time the teams of the sprinters did not let them get too far ahead.

At 10 km to go they were still 35 seconds out in front and my own personal favorite rider, George Hincapie, had some kind of bike failure and had to fall back and wait for the mechanic in the team car.

At 3km to go George had made his way to up to the front of the peleton and was leading the chase to catch the breakaway riders who were still 15 seconds ahead. George was one of the most valuable riders on Lance Armstrong's team every time he won the Tour de France. Today Big George was working to get his current team mate, Mark Cavedish, into position to win a sprint finish.

One member of the breakaway, French national champion Nicolas Vogondy, wasn't caught until the last 200meters when UK rider Cavendish pulled ahead for the victory.

Cavendish's team, Colombia, is based in the U.S. and is at the tour for the very first time.

Good luck with the job quest 3Ring. I'm pulling for you. :)

WOW! WOWSA! what incredible athletes! :) that was a fantastic report!

and thanks for the crossed fingers. i need them sometimes!
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