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Maybe she'll provide you
an interview WHILE climbing a mountain. "Put on your hiking boots, MayB. We'll chat about whatever you want while having a pleasant hike up the side of a cliff!" LOL
posted by
Joe_Love
on September 2, 2005 at 6:18 AM
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Yes, Internet research definitely has its good points and not-so-good points. It looks like with personal research, you scored big points. I should remember that, next time. Good luck with the interview.
posted by
SilverMoon7
on September 2, 2005 at 1:20 AM
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Good luck and take care
posted by
_Symphony_
on September 1, 2005 at 1:27 PM
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ca88andra, lol - it's a metaphorical mountain.
posted by
Azur
on September 1, 2005 at 6:08 AM
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Good luck with the job interview.
posted by
MsVision
on September 1, 2005 at 5:30 AM
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If I had to climb a mountain in order to get a job I think I would look for another job!
posted by
Ca88andra
on September 1, 2005 at 3:44 AM
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I have done this too. It can give you the edge, I believe, knowing your target.
Googling is also good for finding out the plagiarizers. We unearthed an A level student this way.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on September 1, 2005 at 1:33 AM
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there is so much info on the web and like you say, some of it is hopelessly out of date or inaccurate.
posted by
Julia.
on August 31, 2005 at 9:00 PM
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Sounds like you're planning on stepping out and up,
maybe looking to raise some hell too. I note the formerly quiet. You go girl.
BTW, you're good. Looking up the info on that lady. I don't think I'd have thought of doing that.
posted by
word.smith
on August 31, 2005 at 8:49 PM
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Oh, I just saw it. How long hav e you been a FORMERLY quiet blogger?
posted by
majroj
on August 31, 2005 at 7:49 PM
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ps: I don't show up in google anymore,
but the distant cousin with the same name does!
posted by
majroj
on August 31, 2005 at 7:43 PM
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If you had her address you could look into her yard with Terraserver
(Talk about creepy computer nerd stuff!?)
Just after I got onto the Internet, I looked around, saw a lot, learned a lot, then emailed an authority.
I got an email back the next evening! (WHOOHOO! DING DING DING DING!). I wore that poor guy out, and it all ended unsatisfactorally. But it taught me that often the best half of a website is the "Contact Us" at the very bottom.
posted by
majroj
on August 31, 2005 at 7:42 PM
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I have found lots of info on people on google. It's almost creepy!
posted by
Renigade
on August 31, 2005 at 7:15 PM
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BTW
Is it just me...but I don't think you're all that quiet of a blogger MayB. :)
posted by
terpgirl30
on August 31, 2005 at 7:13 PM
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You're right
The Web is a great tool to let you know what you will be facing. You have a lot of great information to go in with. I find when I go in with my business personality that asks a lot of questions, everyone is at ease. What makes a good reporter, friend, etc., is a person who is interested in what the other person does. It breaks the ice easily. I don't do it as a tool, but if I notice a piece of artwork in an office, a photo, etc., I'll comment on it. It's there for a reason. It means something to the person and it makes you relate as human beings as opposed to that sort of cold interview.
posted by
terpgirl30
on August 31, 2005 at 7:12 PM
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Good luck for the interview. Maybe you don't even need the luck. :)
Ben.
posted by
A-and-B
on August 31, 2005 at 5:56 PM
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That gives you and edge eh MayB?
The more ya know the better! Good luck!
posted by
ginnieb
on August 31, 2005 at 4:09 PM
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MayB
You did get a lot from googleing..
posted by
BrightIrish
on August 31, 2005 at 3:41 PM
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Love yer handle, May B.
Thanks for the delightful interlude, you have a nice waya bout you and are well on your way as a writer. I began too late in life to ever be able to call it my career but it's alot of fun just the same. I have been able to do a few books and have them published. It's fun seeing your name on the book shelves in stores and libraries. Good luck to you and keep the words flowing. zarrothepaun alpha I'm the nice one.
posted by
zarrothepaun
on August 31, 2005 at 3:40 PM
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Watch out for wild animals,
and have a great time! Hope the experience meets all your expectations! Did that sound too fortune cookie-ish? Sorry. I really do hope you have fun
posted by
Flumpystalls3000
on August 31, 2005 at 2:58 PM
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