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Five Job Search Tips for Older Workers (from LinkedIn.com)April 12th, 2010 by Tatiana VarenikThe older you are, the longer it may take to get a job. According to the recent information from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics an average unemployed person over age 65 has been out of work about … [Read more...]
If a patrol car is pulled over to the side of the road with their lights flashing, you have to move to the next lane (away from the stopped vehicle) or slow down to 20 mph below the posted speed limit. Every state except Hawaii and Maryland and the D.C. has this law. The fines vary by state but … [Read more...]
 Despite U.S. layoffs last year, IBM global headcount grows slightly. By Patrick Thibodeau, Computerworld March 12, 2010 06:00 AM ETComputerworld - IBM says it is the No. 1 technology employer in the U.S. and the world, but as time moves on, it may be harder to tell just what is … [Read more...]
Roland Borden, retired IBMer, will be remembered fondly by all of us who worked with him at IBM. His IBM career spanned multiple roles from 1962 through 1993. Roland was a superb Senior Systems Engineer and was an excellent mentor, a valued advisor and a technical asset in information … [Read more...]
Learn the new CPR method (just out)Â from Mayo Clinic that may help you save someone's life. (2-minute video)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5huVSebZpM … [Read more...]
I.B.M. sets solar record with latest thin-film breakthroughFriday, 12 February 2010 07:37Shown above is the magnified view of the cross-section of the new I.B.M. solar cell. Photo from I.B.M. I.B.M. has set a new world record for the solar industry with its new thin-film … [Read more...]
If you receive reimbursement from Acclaris for a percentage of Long Term Care Insurance costs through the IBM Life Planning Account, you may have received a 1099 from Fidelity which is double the amount of your reimbursement. According to one of our members, Fidelity will be sending out corrected … [Read more...]
It’s becoming a familiar scenario: Soon after filling up at the gas pump, a motorist learns that his bank account has been emptied.What happened? Another case of “skimming,†in which crooks place a portable card-reading device—readily available over the … [Read more...]
1. The Secret of Breakaway Competition (posted by Larry Phipps on the Greater IBM Connection (LinkedIn)Everyone has information. Everyone talks about data-driven decisions. But to break away from the competition you need an edge. Find that edge for yourself by joining the IBM Virtual Leadership … [Read more...]
1. Gerell McCann is trying to reach out to Fran Bossert regarding the death of his sister. Anyone having contact information for Fran can email Gerell at mccanngl@verizon.net.2. IBM Manager Rodney Thomas announces the retirement of Ray Smith from IBM. Ray joined IBM in 1965 as a Customer … [Read more...]
