Kindle Fire HD Tablet: Images Disclosed

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Next generation Kindle Fire HD Tablet’s latest images leaked online. Frist of all a tech blog, BGR published the images of Amazon Kindle Fire HD tablet.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1-NUc4dP47o/UjFRu3LHtZI/AAAAAAAAAU8/DZVwYGfmm5g/s1600/kindle_fire_hd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="kindle fire hd tablet" border="0" height="179" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1-NUc4dP47o/UjFRu3LHtZI/AAAAAAAAAU8/DZVwYGfmm5g/s1600/kindle_fire_hd.jpg" title="" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">mashable.com</td></tr></tbody></table><a href="http://pc-gadgetworld.blogspot.in/2013/07/kindle-fire-hd-tablets-for-next.html" target="_blank">Technical specifications </a>:<br />The tablet comes with 7-inch and 8.9 inch display. The 7-inch tablet will feature a 1920-by-1200 pixel resolution screen. The device is powered with quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor and running on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS. The storage of 32GB and 64GB is provide by Amazon with 2GB of RAM. For better connectivity Wi-Fi and optional 3G/ LTE is available at Kindle Fire HD tablet. The frond facing camera is also there for video calling. The mystery of price and launching date is not open yet. But according to rumors company will launch this product at the end of September.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LUrD-Vy8ZG0/UjFSDyXGsvI/AAAAAAAAAVM/Gr21xLpbgNc/s1600/605x386xamazon-kindle-fire-2-1-605x386_jpg_pagespeed_ic_NFzWF3LmQi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="204" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LUrD-Vy8ZG0/UjFSDyXGsvI/AAAAAAAAAVM/Gr21xLpbgNc/s1600/605x386xamazon-kindle-fire-2-1-605x386_jpg_pagespeed_ic_NFzWF3LmQi.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Kindle Fire HD 8.9-inch tablet have also same configurations expect the resolution of display. The screen resolution include the pixel of 2560-by-1600 with the front facing camera for video calling.<br /><br />The weight of both tablet is less than previous models. Amazon is not available for comment.<br />  <br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://plus.google.com/100638775997274345522" rel="author">Anil Swami</a></div></div>

android 4.2 jelly bean HD. Kindle Fire HD Tablet: Images Disclosed

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New iPhone has Great Features

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="MsoNormal">Hola y’all! Well, Apple held its annual cult meeting the other day to introduce the new iPhone 5? 6? I would just go with iPhone 69. Anyway, apparently the new iPhone has all kinds of bitchin’ cool features. It has a 64 bit chip and it will store your fingerprint and share it with the NSA so that only YOUR finger will turn it on. And … OMG!!!!! … IT NOW COMES IN GOLD!!!!! *SQUEEEEEEEEEEE!!!* <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">But, what makes this phone worth the thousands of dollars you’ll spend on the phone over the mandatory two year contract is the hidden features they don’t tell you about! Luckily for you, our crack team in the Technology Division of IWS World Media has discovered some of them … <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>- The Wizzer: </b>This is a special hidden app that when activated will provide you with clean urine when you get called in for that random drug test. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>- The Handicapper:</b> Sends you advice on which teams to bet on each week of the football season. It would be something like this: “Psst take Wisconsin -2.5 over Arizona St.” <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlQ9aobkt3Bp-2K9GYQyE0maZ6EJ7_YYcGT72AMKjMDS669vE7p65blci4xNjykozmuLre4an2ellO8GAT4yxwL6YXHSnEma5HEXHwOGmRboq_n3-9Q6YHAzRMT2biFJ0wkZPMnAh8Lvib/s1600/Wisconsin+Fan+Hot+Sexy+Babe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlQ9aobkt3Bp-2K9GYQyE0maZ6EJ7_YYcGT72AMKjMDS669vE7p65blci4xNjykozmuLre4an2ellO8GAT4yxwL6YXHSnEma5HEXHwOGmRboq_n3-9Q6YHAzRMT2biFJ0wkZPMnAh8Lvib/s1600/Wisconsin+Fan+Hot+Sexy+Babe.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p><br /></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>- Babe Number Scanner:</b> Very clever app here! You carry the phone as if you’re busy texting, but the phone is actually scanning everyone around you and recognizing babes. It then secretly (with the help of the NSA) secretly snags their phone number so you can call them later. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>- The Flask:</b> What looks to be the spot where you plug in your ear buds is actually where you pour your bourbon so you can take a few nips during the workday when things become just too unbearable. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>- Joint Case:</b> Just activate the “Toke App” and the case opens and there’s your hippie lettuce. The cops will never figure it out. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>- The Commenter:</b> This app monitors your Facebook Newsfeed and make the <a href="http://news-these-days.blogspot.com/2013/06/help-with-facebook-comments.html" target="_blank">appropriate comments</a> for you so you don’t have to see their posts. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>- Taco Emergency:</b> An app that is constantly updating to let you know exactly where the nearest Taco Truck is just in case you suddenly crave a taco and/or burrito. Happens far more often that one might think!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>- Celeb Alert: </b>Constant alerts letting you know what your favorite celebrities are up to each day. Lindsay Lohan arrested again? You’ll know before TMZ does. A new celebrity sex tape “leaked?” Watch it right there on your phone during your lunch break while sitting in the park. Also things like “Psst: ScarJo Cleavage Alert!!”</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmvlISFm7mSzTAjGeulWHBfh5gvhoT1c-sk9wprF9UcifoOXX-pVYgTc1Ei7rXudK0Nj-r1SHHozU3mAAfnHXcW7psD3Mh-Sqkq8YtP0FzsynjxNK6hRvsy6mj4_8ThW4UQe_RofaC_sE4/s1600/Scarlett+Johansson+Boobs+Cleavage+Hot+Sexy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmvlISFm7mSzTAjGeulWHBfh5gvhoT1c-sk9wprF9UcifoOXX-pVYgTc1Ei7rXudK0Nj-r1SHHozU3mAAfnHXcW7psD3Mh-Sqkq8YtP0FzsynjxNK6hRvsy6mj4_8ThW4UQe_RofaC_sE4/s1600/Scarlett+Johansson+Boobs+Cleavage+Hot+Sexy.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p><br /></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>- The Sexer:</b> It’s app that allows you have sex with your phone which is pretty handy because most people love their phone more than anyone or anything else in this world. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b>- Shoot ‘Em Up Bang Bang:</b> If there’s anything Americans love more than their cell phones it’s their guns. So, obviously an app that allows your phone to be used as a gun with infinite reloads via the internet is a big need. You know, in case you see a trophy buck crossing the street downtown as you’re leaving work. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">There you go folks. Ten of the best hidden features and apps of the new iPhone 5S or 6 or 7 or whatever the hell it is. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Jayman3768@gmail.com">Jayman3768@gmail.com</a><br /><a href="http://facebook.com/jayman68" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <br /><a href="http://twitter.com/jayman_iws" target="_blank">@Jayman_IWS</a><o:p></o:p></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div></div>

New iPhone has Great Features

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9/11/2001 ... thank you, NYPD

<div align="center"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>In Memory and in Gratitude to New York City's Finest</b></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><i>This one's for you, Yankee Phil ... thank you for your 9/11 service.</i></span><br /><br /></div><img alt="" border="0" height="400" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5108787140017493986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuLMRby3mk8HU2rbFy4MyIMYQzbW6o2WkfSoBg895TBFzKwEQxWmRe_z_brSy6TdVMJskTRHa_TLldWpcWokr7KEp-Xs-ieG9LApROEfngrjVbkTNE0jBKCdJxJo6xWh7QZ24ETFRtwQw/s400/9-11+Twin+Towers.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="332" />On September 11, 2001, the New York City Police Department lost more officers in a single day than in any year previously. Twenty-three officers died in the smoldering collapse of the World Trade Center ... died saving hundreds of people from a burning inferno. Their sacrifice is not forgotten.<br /><br />In memory of those who served with <a href="http://yankeephilip.blogspot.com/">Yankee Phil</a> and did not return ...<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8NPtH_iftWMbVxsPmKp9hGVEUzFWAcTI-rqcN2uEBWXWrqRK5qbDuqhoFzF6ZxpCRnsJlyL7lbSwfTsABO4-kPhR262Jalb8GqHhnBz2_hWvr6db1szNA18vlgBr7KG2xxhBw9CnMot8/s1600-h/9-11+NYPD+victims.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="320" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5108787135722526658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8NPtH_iftWMbVxsPmKp9hGVEUzFWAcTI-rqcN2uEBWXWrqRK5qbDuqhoFzF6ZxpCRnsJlyL7lbSwfTsABO4-kPhR262Jalb8GqHhnBz2_hWvr6db1szNA18vlgBr7KG2xxhBw9CnMot8/s320/9-11+NYPD+victims.jpg" style="display: block; height: 149px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 112px;" width="240" /></a><b> The 23 NYPD officers lost on 9/11:</b></div><div align="center"><br />JOHN G COUGHLIN, Sergeant<br />MICHAEL CURTIN, Sergeant<br />JOHN D'ALLARA, Police Officer<br />VINCENT G DANZ, Police Officer<br />JEROME M DOMINGUEZ, Police Officer<br />STEPHEN P DRISCOLL, Police Officer<br />MARK ELLIS, Police Officer<br />ROBERT FAZIO, Police Officer<br />RODNEY C GILLIS, Sergeant<br />RONALD KLOEPFER, Police Officer<br />THOMAS LANGONE, Police Officer<br />JAMES LEAHY, Police Officer<br />BRIAN G McDONNELL, Police Officer<br />JOHN WILLIAM PERRY, Police Officer<br />GLEN PETTIT, Police Officer<br />CLAUDE RICHARDS, Detective<br />TIMOTHY ROY, Sergeant<br />MOIRA SMITH, Police Officer<br />RAMON SUAREZ, Police Officer<br />PAUL TALTY, Police Officer<br />SANTOS VALENTIN Jr, Police Officer<br />JOSEPH VINCENT VIGIANO, Detective<br />WALTER WEAVER, Police Officer<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUapdtRbjVq4Klq3BGRCGB-NsX6oKxVsVkF00DF_Giv1QGf5MHcEZrt6Y_Gosb6T6W3zE2zqlcNM7UOXDomb1vRAtD7fac2BhgExuNvVq6p9hUcrPCPVrWV3PZ1b6Iyyy_GupThSoETsc/s1600-h/9-11+rubble.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="317" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5108787140017493970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUapdtRbjVq4Klq3BGRCGB-NsX6oKxVsVkF00DF_Giv1QGf5MHcEZrt6Y_Gosb6T6W3zE2zqlcNM7UOXDomb1vRAtD7fac2BhgExuNvVq6p9hUcrPCPVrWV3PZ1b6Iyyy_GupThSoETsc/s320/9-11+rubble.jpg" style="display: block; height: 157px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 158px;" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><b> <i>We will not forget.</i></b></span></div>

9/11/2001 New York Police Department NYPD Terrorism World Trade Center Yankee Phil 9/11/2001 ... thank you, NYPD

In Memory and in Gratitude to New York City's Finest This one's for you, Yankee Phil ... thank you for your 9/11 service. On Septemb...

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Household Median Income: Optimism vs. Pessimism

<b>For the Optimists:</b><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwA_UBlgZ6PvsM-zFFZi4xWQ1FB6gnnLRkA3MpgDDlzU7saAsn9ghAvRnNIHATw7UnoGPkqhr06BfbXby43ZYO946JKX8HF44KMXRvJsLqb1qd3Xv3sVsZxPtKP1Q6438Dj-ZXBm5Lbiw/s1600/Household+Median+Income.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwA_UBlgZ6PvsM-zFFZi4xWQ1FB6gnnLRkA3MpgDDlzU7saAsn9ghAvRnNIHATw7UnoGPkqhr06BfbXby43ZYO946JKX8HF44KMXRvJsLqb1qd3Xv3sVsZxPtKP1Q6438Dj-ZXBm5Lbiw/s320/Household+Median+Income.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Click to enlarge.</span><br /><br />It's a sure thing! Can't lose!<br /><br /><b>For the Pessimists:</b><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmDIksCwIKuNSDKNoDTOQ3OseSBV63-HrmbWypJ75l3oCzkGdhjB6EacOQxvVp8XrJSUof_jtQTrRdjLnaDhBkWncV_ejTs9ntlNz1ayDrATBQ9rpkF92TmU_y81vp1jiDgZf_di86Yro/s1600/Household+Median+Income+Growth.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmDIksCwIKuNSDKNoDTOQ3OseSBV63-HrmbWypJ75l3oCzkGdhjB6EacOQxvVp8XrJSUof_jtQTrRdjLnaDhBkWncV_ejTs9ntlNz1ayDrATBQ9rpkF92TmU_y81vp1jiDgZf_di86Yro/s320/Household+Median+Income+Growth.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Click to enlarge.</span><br /><br />It's a sure thing! Can't win!<br /><br />I sure wish there was a way to break the tie between the optimists and the pessimists. I could probably start by pointing out that the optimists have at least one thing wrong. Constant growth really should be using an exponential trend and not just a linear one. Here's the problem with a linear trend. If it takes roughly 20 years for median income to double once (as seen in the first chart for the most part), then it will take an additional 40 years for it to double again. See why linear trends kind of stink when it comes to growth?<br /><br />That's what makes the pessimist case slightly more believable. Growth is definitely slowing. Both charts clearly show it. It's just that the first chart shows it in a much more subtle way. What would happen if the growth continues to slow?<br /><br /><b>September 9, 2013</b><br /><a href="http://www.moneynews.com/Economy/demographics-income-median-work/2013/09/09/id/524506">Study: Demographics to Drag Down Median Income</a><br /><br /><div style="color: #666666;"><i>Americans who expect wages to rise as the nation recovers from the recession may be in for disappointment. <span style="color: red;">A new report suggests incomes may be headed downhill for decades.</span></i></div><br />Oh oh. Why?<br /><br /><div style="color: #666666;"><i>Pointing to past decades, the economists say median household incomes rose 9 percent between 1979 and 1989 and jumped 13 percent between 1989 and 2000. <span style="color: red;">They say the primary driver of this growth was women</span>, The Wall Street Journal notes.</i></div><br /><a href="http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/series/LNS11300002">Women!</a> I knew it! The *real* men among us will just need to convince women to each work 2 jobs! That seems totally doable in this increasingly automated and outsourced world with chronically high unemployment. I suggest, "I bet you can't work *two* jobs! You're just a woman!" That's sure to be a big hit in any household!<br /><br />And when I say big hit, I mean that the future's so bright I gotta prepare a cold compress for my eye. I'll have quite the <a href="http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=shiner">shiner</a>! Although optimism means that I can expect the best possible outcome, I just don't have it in me. I'm clearly planning for more of a pessimistic worst-case bodily injury type of outcome, lol.<br /><br />In all seriousness, we're so @#$%ed long-term. This is not investment advice.<br /><br />This post inspired by <a href="http://jazzbumpa.blogspot.com/2013/09/revolting.html">Revolting</a> as seen at <a href="http://jazzbumpa.blogspot.com/">Retirement Blues</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Update:</b></span><br /><br />I originally stated that this data was in inflation adjusted dollars. It was pointed out to me in the comments by mab that this data didn't look inflation adjusted though. After further review, he was absolutely right. Although the data source used inflation adjusted data for the 2-year and 3-year median income averages, it did not use it for the single year averages (which I was using). I have added the "my personal blunders" tag to this post. I should have spotted it. All the conclusions here remain valid. In inflation adjusted terms, things are much, much worse.<br /><br /><b>Source Data:</b><br /><a href="http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/income/data/statemedian/">U.S. Census: Income</a>

Household Median Income: Optimism vs. Pessimism

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8:30 p.m. ... 9/11/2001 ... President Bush addresses the Nation

<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/UaJ8SJze9Vc" width="420"></iframe><br /></div><br /><br />President George W. Bush addressed the Nation from the Oval Office. Excerpts of his remarks from the video:<br /><br /><i>Today our fellow citizens, our way of life, our very freedom came under attack in a series of deliberate and deadly terrorist acts. The victims were in airplanes or in their offices: secretaries, business men and women, military and Federal workers, moms and dads, friends and neighbors. Thousands of lives were suddenly ended by evil, despicable acts of terror.</i><br /><br /><i><span class="displaytext">These acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our Nation into chaos and retreat, but they have failed. Our country is strong.</span></i><br /><br /><i><span class="displaytext"><span class="displaytext">Today our Nation saw evil, the very worst of human nature. And we responded with the best of America, with the daring of our rescue workers, with the caring for strangers and neighbors who came to give blood and help in any way they could.</span></span></i><br /><br /><i><span class="displaytext"><span class="displaytext"></span></span><span class="displaytext"><span class="displaytext"><span class="displaytext">Our first priority is to get help to those who have been injured and to take every precaution to protect our citizens at home and around the world from further attacks.</span> </span></span></i><br /><br /><i><span class="displaytext"><span class="displaytext"></span></span><span class="displaytext"><span class="displaytext"><span class="displaytext">The search is underway for those who are behind these evil acts. I've directed the full resources of our intelligence and law enforcement communities to find those responsible and to bring them to justice. We will make no distinction between the terrorists who committed these acts and those who harbor them.</span></span></span></i><br /><br /><i><span class="displaytext"><span class="displaytext"><span class="displaytext"><span class="displaytext"></span></span></span></span></i><br /><i>I appreciate so very much the Members of Congress who have joined me in strongly condemning these attacks. And on behalf of the American people, I thank the many world leaders who have called to offer their condolences and assistance. </i><br /><br /><i>America and our friends and allies join with all those who want peace and security in the world, and we stand together to win the war against terrorism. </i><br /><br /><br /><i><span class="displaytext">"</span><span class="displaytext"><span class="displaytext">A great people has been moved to defend a great nation. Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shattered steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve. America was targeted for attack because we're the brightest beacon for freedom and opportunity in the world. And no one will keep that light from shining. "</span> </span></i> <br /><i><br /></i><i>Today our fellow citizens, our way of life, our very freedom came under attack in a series of deliberate and deadly terrorist acts. The victims were in airplanes or in their offices: secretaries, business men and women, military and Federal workers, moms and dads, friends and neighbors. Thousands of lives were suddenly ended by evil, despicable acts of terror. </i><br /><br />9/11 ... may we never forget.

9/11/2001 George W. Bush Terrorism White House 8:30 p.m. ... 9/11/2001 ... President Bush addresses the Nation

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Puffs Fresh Faces Review!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rJnugADrJTg/Ui5wFs87eqI/AAAAAAAAJkc/rl9XQLu9tUM/s1600/13+-+1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rJnugADrJTg/Ui5wFs87eqI/AAAAAAAAJkc/rl9XQLu9tUM/s320/13+-+1" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I was super psyched when I saw this box waiting on my doorstep, especially when I saw the name puffs right on the box.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I had no idea what it was but just knew it had to be good!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So I carefully opened the box and I noticed the prettiest box tied with a blue bow on it so I unwrapped it and it offered tons of puffs goodies inside!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So heres what was inside the box:</div><div style="text-align: center;">Travel compact mirror</div><div style="text-align: center;">Water bottle</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pedometer</div><div style="text-align: center;">Puffs tote bag<br />Sweatband </div><div style="text-align: center;">Nose and face wipes (adult version of boogie wipes)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I can't wait to use the water bottle when I go to the gym and do my workouts!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The nose and face wipes will come in handy for removing makeup, cleaning the face and giving it a fresh clean feeling with a gentle scent of citrus, lavender, or fresh scent!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Also in Vicks for those horrible colds we sometimes get during the winter!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The pedometer will come in handy for tracking how many steps I take throughout the day!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The compact mirror is small enough to pack in my purse which is great for applying lip gloss!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Website:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.boogiewipes.com/">www.boogiewipes.com</a></div>

Puffs Fresh Faces Review!

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A Very Important Employment Trend Change

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAP84L96JXYgM-O_yMuvNkf0x1H1KZtUBBbu8jhQBmN2BdO1LnGoz5dXLJvRTgusP9gn3-7iWsd3FARLl5-FPjsFP8pjRGNGG_wtpDYjztCBKMQ3BWbjDCZh1tS1QknZ33BC_t3hyphenhyphenS7ok/s1600/Employment+Trend+Change+-+Raw.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAP84L96JXYgM-O_yMuvNkf0x1H1KZtUBBbu8jhQBmN2BdO1LnGoz5dXLJvRTgusP9gn3-7iWsd3FARLl5-FPjsFP8pjRGNGG_wtpDYjztCBKMQ3BWbjDCZh1tS1QknZ33BC_t3hyphenhyphenS7ok/s320/Employment+Trend+Change+-+Raw.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Click to enlarge.</span><br /><br />The noninstitutional population of those aged 16 to 24 divided by the noninstitutional population of those aged 25 to 54 is shown in blue.<br /><br />The employment level of those aged 16 to 24 divided by the employment level of those aged 25 to 54 is shown in black.<br /><br />If you look closely, you can see that there is a divergence between the two series starting in 2000. They no longer generally move in the same direction.<br /><br />The following scatter chart shows the old trend compared to the new trend. I'm using 7 year moving averages to really smooth the data out (which helps eliminate the noise and the temporary effects of short-term cyclical recessions and short-term cyclical expansions). This allows us to more easily spot any structural problems that might remain.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG9DIMAflikzJLCbQEwAg8sUhtespBc_66jThbvO-hNl622TOkRrRZBLOYsDe0v3zb-6TV0TAS6VtffwkZLX46eimS8kLEDCgL2agj4CSeZ2mEG3jYd2-yW15ZjXuZU-_nXbTIGBk1bw8/s1600/Employment+Trend+Change.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG9DIMAflikzJLCbQEwAg8sUhtespBc_66jThbvO-hNl622TOkRrRZBLOYsDe0v3zb-6TV0TAS6VtffwkZLX46eimS8kLEDCgL2agj4CSeZ2mEG3jYd2-yW15ZjXuZU-_nXbTIGBk1bw8/s320/Employment+Trend+Change.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Click to enlarge.</span><br /><br />As seen in the chart, there's a new trend in blue and it's looking mighty ugly. I think it really is safe to say that it is different this time.<br /><br />Pardon my language, but it really sucks to be 16 to 24 years old right now. It would seem that those aged 25 to 54 are not all that willing to give up their jobs in this difficult economic environment. This behavior change did not start in the aftermath of the housing bubble. It actually started at the very height of the dotcom bubble.<br /><br />Let me be very clear here on what the chart has been saying since April of 2000. The more 16- to 24-year-olds appear compared to their 25- to 54-year-old counterparts, the fewer jobs they get relative to their counterparts. This is a decidedly horrible trend, especially if we someday expect the younger generation to "rescue" the older generation's economy again. You know, by being first-time home buyers filled with irrational exuberance and what not. Sigh.<br /><br /><b>Source Data:</b><br /><a href="http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/graph/?g=mjQ">St. Louis Fed: Custom Chart</a>

A Very Important Employment Trend Change

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Coffee cake Connection Review

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B6aAH4G3Z5E/UjDn_ACFVHI/AAAAAAAAJmo/R9yybTdFqNE/s1600/13+-+1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B6aAH4G3Z5E/UjDn_ACFVHI/AAAAAAAAJmo/R9yybTdFqNE/s320/13+-+1" width="320" /></i></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Buttermilk coffee cakes baked to perfection for your enjoyment made by <a href="http://www.coffeecakeconnection.com/">Coffee cake connection</a> .</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>I have tried coffee cakes before and loved them especially when I would pack them in my lunch as a treat when I was a little girl!</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Just waiting in anticipation for lunchtime to come around to unwrap the coffeecake and take the first bite.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Not sure if it had to do with the cinnamon crumbled on top of the cake that made me love them as a kid.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Over the years they've perfected the coffee cake by adding other ingredients such as luscious berries and  chocolate.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>How awesome is that!?</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>When I came across Coffee Cakes Connections site online and saw the different varieties of coffee cakes they offered I just had to review them!</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>I couldn't wait to try them because I've only tried the plain old coffee cake many years ago and especially when I heard they had ones with chocolate in them! </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Serving suggestions:</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Pop the coffee cake in the oven for a bit giving you the fresh out of the oven experience!</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Remove the plastic wrap place it 170-180 degrees for 15-20 minutes</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>You can also microwave 5-10 seconds  </i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Caramel apple swirl and cinnamon crumble:</i></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J6sAxt2qEE0/UjpAPz8BJKI/AAAAAAAAJvs/gy260yoessI/s1600/13+-+1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J6sAxt2qEE0/UjpAPz8BJKI/AAAAAAAAJvs/gy260yoessI/s320/13+-+1" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>I loved the sweet taste of cinnamon and the juicy apple pieces along with caramel!</i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>They were very good for a delicious snack!</i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Lemon orange poppyseed:</i></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SwWvySt5rbo/UjIHHkbGo9I/AAAAAAAAJnQ/JogEpVk0TqQ/s1600/13+-+1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SwWvySt5rbo/UjIHHkbGo9I/AAAAAAAAJnQ/JogEpVk0TqQ/s320/13+-+1" width="320" /></i></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Mom and I shared this delightful coffee cake for breakfast this morning along with some yogurt and topped with blueberries. Popped it in the oven for a bit to bring out the butter flavor and boy was it delicious!?</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Great orange essence along with the zing of lemon with poppy seeds and can't forget the crumbly topping!</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>I absolutely loved it!</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>It wasn't too crumbly like a muffin and goes along perfectly with some yogurt!</i></span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Gluten free double chocolate:</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J-iy6RVXEOg/UjDn_BeRFZI/AAAAAAAAJmk/gWu9GN_h15w/s1600/13+-+2" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J-iy6RVXEOg/UjDn_BeRFZI/AAAAAAAAJmk/gWu9GN_h15w/s320/13+-+2" width="320" /></i></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><i>Loved how you could cut right into it without it crumbling. Sweet and delicious chocolate chips through this wonderful chocolate cake treat! Would go along great with a glass of milk or coffee!</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br />Website:</i></span><br /><a href="http://www.coffeecakeconnection.com/"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>http://www.coffeecakeconnection.com/</i></span></a><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Twitter:</i></span><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/connectwithcake"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>https://twitter.com/connectwithcake</i></span></a><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Facebook:</i></span><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CoffeecakeConnection"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>https://www.facebook.com/CoffeecakeConnection</i></span></a></div>

Coffee cake Connection Review

Buttermilk coffee cakes baked to perfection for your enjoyment made by  Coffee cake connection  . I have tried coffee cakes before and loved...

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Confessions of a US emergency doctor - The Conversation

<base href="data:">Walking into each room to greet my next patient often reminds me of Forrest Gump: "You never know what you're going to get." It's challenging to have only one chance to get it right but I love being an Emergency Room doctor.<br><br>Today, an older lady has slipped at home and she's taped to a hard backboard with a rigid neck collar in place. It's routine for all patients involved in car accidents or falls or anything that could cause a spinal cord injury. When I see her, her head is bandaged with gauze stained with blood. While medical staff attach her to a cardiac monitor and blood pressure machine, the paramedic relays her medical history to anyone who will listen.<br><br>My head makes a subconscious examination of the patient and the room. It feels a bit like being in BBC series Sherlock, where small icons pop up on the screen detailing the detective's thoughts, observations, and deductions; white female, age 60ish (higher risk of intracranial bleeding, probably needing CT scan of head) moving fingers and toes (doubt spinal cord injury), talking to nurse (higher cognitive function intact), open eyes looking around the room (unlikely lens dislocation, oculomotor centre functioning normally). Within seconds, I know the chance of a devastating bleed in the brain or spinal cord injury is extremely low.<br><br>Training my mind to process the subtleties of the human body didn't happen after four years of medical school, but with years of repetition and thousands of patients. Some puzzles are more routine and easier to meld observations, questions and decisions into a diagnosis while others cases are confusing and unexpected – and much more demanding.<br><br>As I'm talking I realise that I spend a lot of time conversing with patients in unusual positions: upside down, talking to their backs, or during an invasive pelvic or rectal exam. But it's all very matter-of-fact – like an art appraiser or a farmer inspecting sheep. We're more hands on than other doctors – we often don't have the luxury of knowing the patents beforehand or have information of previous examinations.<br><br>I feel the right side of my patient's face and note the significant swelling. When I remove the bloody bandage to inspect it, blood spurts onto the floor, just missing my nurse. She's not too pleased. All the while I ask her questions about how she fell, where she lost consciousness, and whether she walked around afterwards.<br><br>Interestingly, there are studies into how long different medical specialities wait before interrupting their patients. On average it's between 18-23 seconds; for emergency doctors it can be less than ten. I don't want to be rude so I'll often let patients talk for a while before cutting them off – but the reality is I just want the facts.<br><br>An increasing number of visits to hospitals in the US each year overwhelms staff in most ERs on a weekly basis. Pair this with demands for improved documentation and an ever-present force pushing us to go faster and the patient-doctor dynamic changes. Instead of having a conversation with patients, I rapidly spew questions for terse answers in the least amount of time possible to get the vital information I need. Much as I love hearing stories, the information patients often want to share isn't always what I need.<br><br>But amid these short interactions, where I'm held to the standard of not missing a life-threatening condition, I also have two other important goals: show empathy and make a personal connection.<br><br>My patient tells me she tripped and fell and hit her head against a dresser before phoning a friend for help. But she let the dog out first. As we laugh over her priorities, I suture her squirting wound. Connecting with patients is necessary. Despite all advances in medical practice, every patient has a mortality of 100%. I can't prevent death. Delay it maybe, heal an acute injury, hopefully, but I can always alleviate suffering. And relating to patients as human beings, not just diagnoses, helps to do this.<br><br>Personal connections also help us empathise. We're privy to the pain, struggles, challenges, heartaches, joys and relief our patients' experience. But while emotional investment can be positive fuel, negative and disturbing stories drain internal emotional reserves; drug abuse, homelessness, mental health disorders, and the rapidly failing bodies of elderly patients comprise more than half of my patients. I relate to patients while in the room but as soon as I walk away I shed this bond.<br><br>It's a survival mechanism, nothing more: keeping their burden on my shoulders would weigh me down and interfere with my ability to care for future patients.<br><br>I see my own mortality in each patient encounter. Luckily, today it's good news and the accident could have been worse. Her head, neck, arm and leg aren't broken and her forehead will heal. It's nice to meet her and she thanks me for making her feel comfortable. But it's time to shed another relationship.<br><br>I've got 20 patients to care for at the same time. By the time I return to my desk, everyone wants my attention: nurses with medication dosing questions, technicians with ECGs to review, medical students waiting to present their patients … all while my phone is ringing – a clinic wants to transfer a patient to me.<br><br>A pace this rapid may drive some physicians to early retirement, yet for me the challenge is becoming a multitasking Jedi. It forces me to be mindful of the happenings of the entire 60-bed department. Sometimes I'm in total control, other days I realise I haven't eaten or used the bathroom for over eight hours.<br><br>Pressure in chaos keeps me on my game especially in such a humbling environment. Just when you think you have the patient relationship, the medicine, the patient flow down, something brings you back down to earth. A bad outcome or an inexplicable tongue-lashing from a patient alters your day and future practice for an unknown period of time.<br><br>But it makes me love my job even more. The diagnostic puzzles and ability to give care to people in times of need is a special combination that outside of my family gives my life a higher purpose. To practice medicine in an environment that expects 100% accuracy can be tough but it's my calling.<br><br><i>Brian Drummond is a practising doctor and a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona's Health Sciences Centre. He is also Medical Director of the University of Arizona Medical Centre's South Campus.<br><br>He is also a former doctor for the Marines in California.</i><br><br><br><a href="http://theconversation.com/confessions-of-a-us-emergency-doctor-18021">http://theconversation.com/confessions-of-a-us-emergency-doctor-18021</a><br><br>

Confessions of a US emergency doctor - The Conversation

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Surprise! TPP won’t help American workers

<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Trade agreements like the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) have one thing in common – American workers get screwed. Jim Hoffa says it best, “Corporations got NAFTA and CAFTA and workers got the Shafta.” If you don’t think the TPP holds the same fate, a new </span><a href="http://www.cepr.net/documents/publications/TPP-2013-09.pdf"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Center for Economic and Policy Research (CERP) report confirms that average Americans stand to gain little</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> from the deal.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRG-OXyxkan4akUMr2jTDnnnS7QVe-Wndwj-PKuzMA3_z_jhFuPGIsa175_KK_zWyi3B1FV_Ag6n4q3xV2evln2i3VKlMRc8KQii3_qKvzkyWpGJUs094Ez0tbjgypKLUgRnNxqI_Y5Ivh/s1600/tpp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRG-OXyxkan4akUMr2jTDnnnS7QVe-Wndwj-PKuzMA3_z_jhFuPGIsa175_KK_zWyi3B1FV_Ag6n4q3xV2evln2i3VKlMRc8KQii3_qKvzkyWpGJUs094Ez0tbjgypKLUgRnNxqI_Y5Ivh/s1600/tpp.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Economist David Rosnick writes median wage earners would actually see a drop in salary due to implementation of the TPP once its effect on wage inequality is considered. Overall, the U.S. would only receive a 0.13 percent boost in gross domestic product (GDP) by 2025. <o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Longer term, the negatives are even greater. The document finds that wage losses from a failure to restore full employment in the U.S. by 2025 due to the TPP are 25 times more than the potential gains from the trade agreement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Mark Weisbrot, CEPR’s co-director, says:</span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Most U.S. workers are likely to lose out from the TPP. This may come as no surprise after 20 years of NAFTA and an even-longer period of trade policy designed to put lower- and middle-class workers in direct competition with low-paid workers in the developing world, but it’s still important to examine the economic projections.<o:p></o:p></span></blockquote></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> One doesn’t have to go back to NAFTA to see the negative effects of so-called “free” trade deals. A </span><a href="http://www.epi.org/publication/trade-pacts-korus-trans-pacific-partnership/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">July report by the Economic Policy Institute</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> showed U.S. exports to South Korea fell by $3.5 billion during the first year of that trade agreement, resulting in the loss of 40,000 American jobs.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It doesn’t take a mathematician to figure it out -- these trade pacts suck for U.S. workers. While corporations tout economic gains, the only ones profiting are big business. It’s time to stop shipping American jobs overseas and dumping wages and benefits overboard with them.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When the U.S. negotiates a trade agreement, every provision should benefit working families, not big corporations. And the TPP doesn't pass the smell test.</span></div>

job-killing trade deals Nafta TPP Surprise! TPP won’t help American workers

Trade agreements like the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) have one thing in common – American workers get screwed. Jim Hoffa says it best,...

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Product development Engineer (Multiple Openings) ( Physics | optics | metrology | opto-mechanical | Optical Critical Dimension) (#109913)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="WordSection1"><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Job Title:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Product development Engineer<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Location:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Milpitas, CA<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Duration:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Fulltime<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Job Description:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Responsibilities:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The Product Development Engineer plays a central role throughout the different phases of the product life cycle.  This position is part of a team responsible for developing and supporting next generation Optical Critical Dimension  (OCD) metrology systems as well as supporting and improving current systems. The candidate will play a key role in next generation product development, from technology evaluation and selection, specifications development, product validation, verification, transfer to manufacturing, and support of customer ramp. The candidate will maintain ownership of the product through the life cycle and be responsibility for improvement projects and support of field and manufacturing issues. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership attributes and be able to lead high performing teams to achieve program objectives in a timely manner.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The engineer must be able to complete the initial diagnosis of any system issue, uncover root cause and devise or drive a team to define solutions for complex problems. Must be able to support the detailed analysis and tradeoffs for the various solutions, develop plan of action, and effectively communicate plan to colleagues to execute. Must have the knowledge and experience to effectively work with experts in optics, electronics, mechanics, software, and algorithms as required to resolve issues. Some travel may be required to support product transition to manufacturing, beta support at customer sites, and for complex cases that require on-site support. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Additional details regarding responsibilities:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Develop concepts and designs for the next generation system. Investigate next generation opto-mechanical technology and analysis.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Resolve inconsistencies between subsystems, conduct trade-off studies, identify high-risk areas, and develop risk mitigation strategies.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Ownership of creation and execution of prototype test plans for complex subsystems. This will involve integration of subsystems, testing against design tolerances and marketing specifications, analyzing test data, and generation of reports.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Drive product or feature introduction. This includes preparation of first draft of system alignment, calibration and troubleshooting diagnostics for existing and new products, training of operations and field personnel, and solving technical issues that may impact production introduction.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Train operations and service and manufacturing employees.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Drive team to resolve system issues at customer site or in manufacturing. Work with engineers at locations around the globe to solve issues escalated to engineering: establish root cause, develop plan of action (POA), guide local teams in execution of POA, and document issues and solutions to improve design and/or procedures so that they may be implemented across the fleet in a standard manner.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Will require some travel (< 25%).<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Preferred Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">1. PhD in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2. Strong background in engineering or the physical sciences with demonstrated analysis and problem solving skills.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">3. Hands-on experience constructing and aligning opto-mechanical system is highly desirable.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">4. Experience diagnosing and driving solutions to complex problems across whole systems by applying appropriate problem solving techniques.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">5. Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the division, customers, vendors and across cultures.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">6. Experience in the semiconductor capital equipment or manufacturing industry.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">7. Familiarity with Matlab and JMP.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">8. Project management skills (scoping, budgeting, and scheduling).        <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Minimum Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Bachelor's Level Degree with at least 5 years of experience. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">OR<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Master's Level Degree with at least 3 years of experience. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">OR<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Doctorate<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Kindly send in your resumes to <a href="mailto:vinod.sanker@kla-tencor.com">vinod.sanker@kla-tencor.com</a><span style="font-size: x-small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div></div></div>

Product development Engineer (Multiple Openings) ( Physics | optics | metrology | opto-mechanical | Optical Critical Dimension) (#109913)

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NJ Gov. Christie: misclassifying workers is okay

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7hj4QWGaEdz1D-ykDPYklBMpW9eIV_M58eMy2EY41Ejc2Tf0r_uDjACQzz_ZRRPZCjdYkox65doFKNTWokWsxPD6C_k_GXS_wFzLKu2e3NNvpklnto_CZENTTfpHepYKE4l6cC_YP0Dg1/s1600/misclassification.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7hj4QWGaEdz1D-ykDPYklBMpW9eIV_M58eMy2EY41Ejc2Tf0r_uDjACQzz_ZRRPZCjdYkox65doFKNTWokWsxPD6C_k_GXS_wFzLKu2e3NNvpklnto_CZENTTfpHepYKE4l6cC_YP0Dg1/s1600/misclassification.jpg" /></a></div>This week New Jersey Gov. <a href="http://wepartypatriots.com/wp/2013/09/11/gov-christie-delivers-one-two-punch-to-the-gut-of-nj-construction-workers/" rel="nofollow">Chris Christie vetoed a bill</a> that would have helped the state crack down on the misclassification of workers in the trucking industry. <br /><br />By killing the <a href="http://teamsternation.blogspot.com/2013/05/woot-nj-senate-approves.html">legislation</a> (A1578/S1450), Christie gave his blessing to employers that deny basic employee rights to port truck drivers and cheat the state out of tax revenues through willful and widespread misclassification.<br /><br />Teamsters International Vice President <a href="http://www.teamster.org/sites/teamster.org/files/91013A1578VetoCoalitionStatementdocs.pdf" rel="nofollow">Fred Potter said in a statement</a>:<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">Governor Christie has demonstrated time after time that he does not care about New Jersey’s working families. He is leaving New Jersey behind by doing the bidding for law‐breaking trucking companies that willfully misclassify drivers to avoid paying employer taxes and to push the most basic cost of doing business onto the workforce.</blockquote>The problem of misclassification in the trucking industry is <a href="http://nelp.3cdn.net/000beaf922628dfea1_cum6b0fab.pdf" rel="nofollow">well-documented</a>. It's part of an industry-wide effort to keep workers out of the middle class so companies can rake in more profit. But it's also a problem that -- thanks in part to <a href="http://teamsternation.blogspot.com/2013/07/teamsters-fight-misclassification.html">Teamster action</a> -- is finally being addressed in many states. The <a href="http://cleanandsafeports.org/new-yorknew-jersey/about-the-campaign/" rel="nofollow">Coalition for Healthy Ports</a> points out:<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">Across America, the trucking industry is being modernized as states crack down on the misclassification of truck drivers. A worker misclassification law was recently signed in Illinois and another one is expected to be signed in New York.</blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq">And port truck drivers are not waiting for new laws to assert their rights as employees. In California over 500 claims have been filed with the CA Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (CA DLSE) by port truck drivers who say their companies have misclassified them. </blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq">At a time when so many agencies and Legislatures are moving in the right direction on worker misclassification, Governor Christie’s veto is in the wrong direction.</blockquote>Thousands of port truck drivers in the U.S. are wrongly classified as owner-operators. Drivers are often required to buy or lease their own trucks from companies and pay for their upkeep. But they are denied "employee" status despite the fact that the companies control their compensation and regulate their work. This means the workers are not allowed to form a union and the companies avoid paying millions in taxes.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thenation.com/blog/175424/industry-where-few-workers-are-employees-teamsters-mount-multi-front-attack#" rel="nofollow">Teamsters have been leading</a> the fight for workers' rights and against misclassification in the industry, using lobbying, lawsuits and organizing to bring dignity to drivers. In July, Teamsters successfully organized Toll Group <a href="http://teamsternation.blogspot.com/2013/07/woo-hoo-another-teamster-organizing.html">drivers in New Jersey</a> following an historic organizing victory at <a href="http://teamsternation.blogspot.com/2012/04/woo-hoo-historic-teamster-organizing.html">Toll in Los Angeles</a>. And just a few weeks ago Teamsters organized a <a href="http://teamsternation.blogspot.com/2013/08/la-port-strike-ends-with-return-to-work.html">powerful one-day strike at the Port of LA</a>.<br /><br />But with anti-worker politicians like Christie at the wheel in New Jersey, there's still a lot of work to do to stop the war on workers in port trucking and beyond. <br /><br />Christie also used this week as an opportunity to <a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/metropolis/2013/09/09/chris-christie-no-prevailing-wage-provision-in-tax-incentives-bill/?mod=wsj_streaming_latest-headlines" rel="nofollow">attack workers in the building trades</a> by gutting <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prevailing_wage" rel="nofollow">prevailing wage</a> provisions in the New Jersey Economic Opportunity Act of 2013. That's a blow to construction workers whose employers won't be required to pay prevailing wages even while they receive tax credits from the state.<br /><br />The struggle continues.

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This "Recovery" Is Just About Over (Musical Tribute)

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_dJ66FWW1Dwi4etpYawggJQt0PkEIEnJj5LRlh3vk_O_ycK1pS4CQf-_7tzArkWvbbxrnij9dzjz_uVLyvr2wMN6bvyBqx1bYgsLhq5Ri4RGmN-vhGzVfN8s3eMW1sdaoGXAAgw192_E/s1600/Selected+Real+Retail+Sales+per+Capita.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_dJ66FWW1Dwi4etpYawggJQt0PkEIEnJj5LRlh3vk_O_ycK1pS4CQf-_7tzArkWvbbxrnij9dzjz_uVLyvr2wMN6bvyBqx1bYgsLhq5Ri4RGmN-vhGzVfN8s3eMW1sdaoGXAAgw192_E/s320/Selected+Real+Retail+Sales+per+Capita.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Click to enlarge.</span><br /><br />Start with retail sales. Subtract off motor vehicles and parts (<a href="http://news-these-days.blogspot.com/2013/09/new-car-financing-vs-hours-worked.html">mostly purchased with excess credit</a>), gasoline station sales, food sales, and nonstore retail sales (since nonstores tend to hire non-employees). Adjust for inflation and divide by the population. The chart shows what's left. It's the perfect recipe for <a href="http://maxedoutmama.blogspot.com/">MaxedOutMama's</a> disturbing <a href="http://maxedoutmama.blogspot.com/2013/09/utterly-schizoid-nfib-report.html">Utterly Schizoid NFIB Report</a>.<br /><br />In my opinion, the core economy is running out of steam again. They say nobody rings a bell at the top. I guess everyone is just too busy <a href="http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/graph/?g=mjo">counting their money while they're sitting at the table</a>.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/kn481KcjvMo" width="420"></iframe><br /><br /><b>Source Data:</b><br /><a href="http://www.census.gov/retail/">Census: Monthly & Annual Retail Trade</a><br /><a href="http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/series/CPIAUCSL">St. Louis Fed: CPI</a><br /><a href="http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/series/POP">St. Louis Fed: Population</a>

This "Recovery" Is Just About Over (Musical Tribute)

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Breaking: Paycheck deception veto upheld in Missouri

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVT86FZMXGLsUnkbPFItCzepf6wijgS6u1JF9J7GKWC1oBGlipqcfx0EXOVajjfhMjkQJYGC3vFueg675ZsrVEsYI5eFXXv71yXlwBg2QyUAAscpaZSGH04upDkW0ukPA_2_pvewBqdnFv/s1600/victory.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVT86FZMXGLsUnkbPFItCzepf6wijgS6u1JF9J7GKWC1oBGlipqcfx0EXOVajjfhMjkQJYGC3vFueg675ZsrVEsYI5eFXXv71yXlwBg2QyUAAscpaZSGH04upDkW0ukPA_2_pvewBqdnFv/s200/victory.jpeg" width="133" /></a></div>Great news from our brothers and sisters in <a href="http://www.aflcio.org/Blog/In-The-States/Missouri-Governor-Vetoes-Paycheck-Deception-Bill" rel="nofollow">Missouri: Gov. Jay Nixon's veto</a> of SB 29, an anti-worker bill, was sustained today. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">It's a big win for workers.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;"> </span><br /><br />Lawmakers in Jefferson City are holding a session today to override the governor's vetoes on a number of issues. Not enough lawmakers voted to overrule his veto of the paycheck deception measure that passed in March. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">It's a billionaire-backed bill to <a href="http://teamsternation.blogspot.com/2013/03/paycheck-deception-passes-missouri-house.html" rel="nofollow">forbid employers from honoring employees' requests to deduct their union dues from their paychecks</a>.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;"></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">This isn't a partisan issue. Republicans joined Democrats in a 22-11 Senate vote.</span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana;"></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;">Big props to all our brothers and sisters in Missouri who worked so hard to make sure this bill did not become law.</span>

MO paycheck deception Breaking: Paycheck deception veto upheld in Missouri

Great news from our brothers and sisters in Missouri: Gov. Jay Nixon's veto of SB 29, an anti-worker bill, was sustained today.  It'...

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Product development Engineer ( Physics | Photonics | DUV | UV laser | characterization) (#110053)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="WordSection1"><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Job Title:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Product development Engineer<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Location:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Milpitas, CA<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Duration:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Fulltime<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Job Description:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Responsibilities:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The Laser Engineer will contribute to the development of high-reliability, high-power, deep-UV laser technology for KLA-Tencor’s inspection tools. He/she will prototype laser and nonlinear optics assemblies, thoroughly characterize those prototypes in the lab and use the results provide suggestions to improve the design.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Important tasks include:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">1. Set-up and detailed characterization of prototype wavelength converters.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2. Evaluation and qualification of lasers and optical components.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">3. Data analysis and statistical analysis<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">4. Documentation of alignment and test procedures for transfer the manufacturing <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">5. Careful experimentation is required to ensure that the results are accurate. This Engineer must be able to work without close supervision, complete the assigned tasks, and write up the results.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">He/she will interact with the world-class team of optical, mechanical, electrical and software engineers who develop KLA-Tencor’s market leading inspection systems. He/she will work with KLA-Tencor’s manufacturing organization and outside vendors to transfer the technology into production.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Preferred Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">1. Hands on experience in carrying out experiments to thoroughly and accurately characterize high-power lasers and UV wavelength conversion stages.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2. Candidates for this position must have a strong background in the design, set-up and experimental characterization of high-power UV laser, and nonlinear optical wavelength converters. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">3. Strong optical alignment, diagnostic, and documentation skills are required. Comprehensive experience with optical diagnostics and test equipment for characterizing the spatial, spectral, and temporal characteristics of laser systems (power meters, optical spectrum analyzers, imaging equipment, spatial beam quality test equipment, etc.).<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">4. Must be a team player with good written and verbal communication skills.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">5. Ph.D. in Physics, Photonics, or equivalent field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">6. Deep-UV experience is highly desirable. Experience with mode-locked and/or cw  DPSS lasers is desirable.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">7. Vendor management experience is a plus. Matlab and LabView skills are a plus.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Minimum Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Doctorate (Academic) in Physics, Photonics, or related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">OR <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Master's Level Degree in Physics, Photonics, or related fields with at least 4 years of relevant experience<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Please send in your resumes to <a href="mailto:vinod.sanker@kla-tencor.com">vinod.sanker@kla-tencor.com</a></span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div></div></div>

Product development Engineer ( Physics | Photonics | DUV | UV laser | characterization) (#110053)

Job Title: Product development Engineer Location: Milpitas, CA Duration: Fulltime Job Description: Responsibilities: The Laser Engineer w...

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Product Marketing Manager (Multiple Openings)( Semiconductor Capital Equipment | optical CD metrology equipment) (#109904)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="WordSection1"><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Job Title:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Product Marketing Manager<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Location:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Milpitas, CA<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Duration:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Fulltime<span style="color: #1f497d;"><br /> <br /> </span><b>Job Description:</b><span style="color: #1f497d;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Responsibilities:<span style="color: #1f497d;"><br /> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">This is a field marketing role in KLA-Tencor's film and scatterometry division, one of the core groups of KLA-Tencor's metrology business. The film and scatterometry division, conceives, develops, manufactures and markets film and optical CD metrology equipment for the front end semiconductor manufacturing process counting all major semiconductor manufacturers among its key customers.<span style="color: #1f497d;"><br /> <br /> </span>The successful candidate will be responsible for managing key accounts within a specific region including developing strong customer relationships, driving technical alignment meetings, working with an international sales team to define penetration strategies, formulate competitive responses and manage tool evaluations and competitive run-offs. Candidate must be strong technically to be able to deliver detailed presentations to the customer. Strong leadership across differing functional groups and effective communication with executive management will also be key elements to success in this role.<b><span style="color: #1f497d;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the semiconductor manufacturing process and the importance of metrology tools and techniques in improving process control and will likely have worked in a wafer Fab environment.<span style="color: #1f497d;"><br /> <br /> </span><b>Preferred Qualifications:<span style="color: #1f497d;"><br /> </span></b>1. Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in a technical discipline.<span style="color: #1f497d;"><br /> </span>2. 5-10 years experience in a high tech industry, preferably in semiconductor industry.<span style="color: #1f497d;"><br /> </span>3. Direct product marketing experience in a semiconductor or related industry is required.<span style="color: #1f497d;"><br /> </span>4. MBA is considered an advantage but not essential to the position.<span style="color: #1f497d;"><br /> <br /> </span><b>Minimum Qualifications:</b><span style="color: #1f497d;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Master's Level Degree with at least 4 years of experience. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">OR <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Bachelor's Level Degree with at least 5 years of experience.<span style="color: #1f497d;"><br /> <br /> </span>Please send in your resumes to<b> <a href="mailto:vinod.sanker@kla-tencor.com"> vinod.sanker@kla-tencor.com</a></b><span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div></div></div>

Product Marketing Manager (Multiple Openings)( Semiconductor Capital Equipment | optical CD metrology equipment) (#109904)

Job Title: Product Marketing Manager Location: Milpitas, CA Duration: Fulltime Job Description: Responsibilities: This is a field m...

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Manager, Product marketing (Multiple Openings) (NPI | Sales Marketing| Product Life cycle | Semiconductor capital Equipment)(# 110029)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="WordSection1"><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Job Title:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Manager Product Marketing<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Location:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Milpitas, CA<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Duration:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Fulltime<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Job description:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Business Unit:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">KLA-Tencor Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC), a leading provider of process control and yield management solutions, partners with customers around the world to develop state-of-the-art inspection and metrology technologies. These technologies serve the semiconductor, data storage, compound semiconductor, photovoltaic, and other related nanoelectronics industries. With a portfolio of industry-standard products and a team of world-class engineers and scientists, the company has created superior solutions for its customers for over 35 years. Headquartered in Milpitas, California, KLA-Tencor has dedicated customer operations and service centers around the world. Additional information may be found at <a href="http://www.kla-tencor.com/">www.kla-tencor.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Responsibilities:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Directs the development of company market requirements for specific product(s) or product line(s), including product strategy definition, requirements analysis, and pricing. Monitors the development of business plans, managing lifecycles, and product positioning in the marketplace. Reduces broad concepts and business strategies into structured product marketing plans. Oversees market research, monitors competitive activity, and identifies customer needs. Establishes pricing strategies. Interacts with engineering, manufacturing and sales to enhance existing product(s) or product line(s). Leads new product definition and business plans with joint departments. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Employees matched to this job family should have responsibility for managing people in addition to product responsibility.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Preferred Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">1.Semiconductor Experience<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2.Product Marketing Experience<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">3.Cross-functional Management <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Minimum Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Master's Level Degree with at least 4 years of experience. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">OR <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Bachelor's Level Degree with at least 6 years of experience.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Please send in your resumes to<b> <a href="mailto:vinod.sanker@kla-tencor.com">vinod.sanker@kla-tencor.com</a><span style="font-size: x-small;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div></div></div>

Manager, Product marketing (Multiple Openings) (NPI | Sales Marketing| Product Life cycle | Semiconductor capital Equipment)(# 110029)

Job Title: Manager Product Marketing Location: Milpitas, CA Duration: Fulltime Job description: Business Unit: KLA-Tencor Corporation (NA...

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9/11 ... our American flags are flying

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFeKU0I0VrS7nZcQbWrx_GWJG8ql3I5RUIq9_2ZGxNoQjcvPBAEtYO-Ck_i1ff0ptRWIQohKOEuwNMxiagOWJVv64S7YphNUAALEf-CXr-VPYbenUzNtMiHLHo_zsi4wxKsRTB8qFUHelH/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFeKU0I0VrS7nZcQbWrx_GWJG8ql3I5RUIq9_2ZGxNoQjcvPBAEtYO-Ck_i1ff0ptRWIQohKOEuwNMxiagOWJVv64S7YphNUAALEf-CXr-VPYbenUzNtMiHLHo_zsi4wxKsRTB8qFUHelH/s400/1.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="userContent">Our American flags are up ... not much of a breeze on this sunny, warm September day.</span> </div><br />Photo by Lynn R. Mitchell<br />September 11, 2013

9/11/2001 American flags honor Lynn R. Mitchell never forget Terrorism 9/11 ... our American flags are flying

  Our American flags are up ... not much of a breeze on this sunny, warm September day. Photo by Lynn R. Mitchell September 11, 2013

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National Financial Conditions: Slutty (Musical Tribute)

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidujwtJckDWloj3gs4cSXGMcmw-pLLLiy0lJfnfrNsiz-_kz7PiyxsPzBMDVA7TKSrjbspvii3ZZv5vobFBj_b54uogpNK7ysDpL87nwtB0hTtZ9objrWCxp6SmV63jnfCfnyf6MnLDm8/s1600/CFNFCI.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidujwtJckDWloj3gs4cSXGMcmw-pLLLiy0lJfnfrNsiz-_kz7PiyxsPzBMDVA7TKSrjbspvii3ZZv5vobFBj_b54uogpNK7ysDpL87nwtB0hTtZ9objrWCxp6SmV63jnfCfnyf6MnLDm8/s320/CFNFCI.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Click to enlarge.</span><br /><br /><div style="color: #666666;"><i>The National Financial Conditions Index (NFCI) measures risk, liquidity and leverage in money markets and debt and equity markets as well as in the traditional and “shadow” banking systems. Positive values of the NFCI indicate financial conditions that are tighter than average, while <span style="color: red;">negative values indicate financial conditions that are looser than average</span>.</i></div><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/3RJ44VQn-ZE" width="420"></iframe><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Warning: Not necessarily suitable/safe for work.</span><br /><br /><b>Source Data:</b><br /><a href="http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/series/NFCI?rid=221">St. Louis Fed: Chicago Fed National Financial Conditions Index</a>

National Financial Conditions: Slutty (Musical Tribute)

Click to enlarge. The National Financial Conditions Index (NFCI) measures risk, liquidity and leverage in money markets and debt and equity ...

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Executive Director - Bibliomation, Inc., Waterbury

<strong>Executive Director - </strong><strong><span style="color: #48286d;">Bibliomation, Inc.</span></strong>, Waterbury. The Board of Directors seeks an Executive Director to lead this dynamic, successful organization as it moves forward to realize its vision for member libraries and staff. The next Executive Director will provide leadership, management and growth of the organization—creating a framework for expanding Bibliomation’s services into new markets, undertake strategic planning and budget development, and work with current members (and potential new members) to increase statewide resource sharing. The Executive Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Bibliomation and, under the general direction of the Board of Directors, has overall responsibility for general administration of operations. Bibliomation has a proud history and a strong future helping member libraries and schools provide quality library service to their users by providing state-of-the-art IT services effectively and efficiently. The Board of Directors is seeking an Executive Director who is comfortable with fundraising, exploring entrepreneurial funding avenues and working with members and communities through development, outreach and marketing. Minimum qualifications. A bachelor’s degree and at least three years of progressively responsible senior level management/organizational leadership or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Essential skills include: the ability to think strategically and creatively to develop new programmatic opportunities; building and developing diversified revenue streams; effectively serving as a spokesperson with multiple stakeholders; and strong leadership skills encouraging creativity, growth, collaboration, and accountability. An MLS from an ALA accredited school and/or advanced management training (MPA, MBA or similar degree), proven experience reporting to a governing board, and success in collaborating with multiple stakeholders are highly desirable. Please see the Executive Director <a _fcksavedurl="http://www.gossagesager.com/BiblioCEOjobdesc.pdf" href="http://www.gossagesager.com/BiblioCEOjobdesc.pdf" target="_blank">job description</a> for additional details. Compensation. The hiring salary range is $94,000-$110,000 with a competitive benefits package. For further information, contact <a _fcksavedurl="http://www.gossagesager.com/" href="http://www.gossagesager.com/" target="_blank">Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates</a>, via email or telephone. To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments via email to <a _fcksavedurl="mailto:jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com" href="mailto:jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com">Jobeth Bradbury</a> on or before the closing date—<span style="color: red;">October 27, 2013</span>.

Executive Director - Bibliomation, Inc., Waterbury

Executive Director -  Bibliomation, Inc. , Waterbury. The Board of Directors seeks an Executive Director to lead this dynamic, successful ...

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