Valleyquest

Debate Over Armor Hero Emperor

2011-03-13T17:21:00.000-07:00

Sunday

Today was the memorial third week that I started playing Armor Hero Online. The effects have the game's VIP system is incredibly attractive to some fools who are willing to spend actual cash to obtain the most powerful character in the game. I am not one of these lulus. The fact that many people can be cheated of their money because of a virtual videogame character from cyber space amuses me. Why do you need such a good character? Here is one of the boss stats I found on the internet:
Mutant Sea Cucumber
level 25
hp 400
damadge 10

See??? These boss characters are so weak, you can beat them up without even transforming into an Armor Hero! So, if that is the case, why do you need to buy the most powerful character anyway? Are you going to prevent being bakas who cashed in tons of moolah for a virtual character ever? Please! Don't fall into the trap made the game websites that own Armor Hero OL! Remeber, be smart. Don't, I repeat, Don't fall into their trap!!!

P.S. While the debate/warning above is completely made of facts, the author of this article strongly urge you to play Armor Hero OL. He thinks it is a great game.

The beauty of Santa Cruz

2006-12-10T21:40:00.000-08:00

Monarch Butterfly Natural Preserve
The park's Monarch Grove provides a temporary home for over 100,000 Monarchs each winter. From mid-October through the end of February, the Monarchs form a "city in the trees." The areas mild ocean air and eucalyptus grove provide a safe roost until spring. In the spring and summer, the butterflies live in the valley regions west of the Rocky Mountains where milkweed, the only plant a Monarch caterpillar eats, is plentiful.

The Monarch Grove has been declared a Natural Preserve, thus protecting the Monarchs and their winter habitat from human encroachment or harm. This is the only State Monarch Preserve in California. Access to the preserve area is limited to a handicap accessible boardwalk and observation area.

Chinese Zodiac

2006-10-03T22:49:00.000-07:00

The Year of the Rat
By Wong Yee Lee

1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996

Character
You are a humorous and you are always appreciated by others because of your acute observation. You are very keen at work and very thoughtful to the opposite sex. People born in the Year of the Rat are noted for their charm. You work hard to achieve your goals, to acquire possessions, and you are often a perfectionist. You are basically thrifty with money. Rat people are easily angered and love to gossip. Your ambitions are big, and they are usually very successful.

Luck
In your childhood, your busy lives always allow you to fully utilize your intelligence and patience. You are grown up in an affluent environment and never need to worry about being jobless, though you may easily be tempted to change jobs. You may have to face a huge failure in your middle-age, and yet things will go well afterwards. What is more, you can enjoy a rich old age. However, you have to be careful about any possible kidney illnesses.

Rat’s best match
Dragon, Monkey, Ox
These are your best matches and you can both enjoy life to the full.

Rat’s bad match
Ram, Horse, Rabbit
You will have to be ready to face challenges and difficulties in life together which may result in family separation.

The following occupations best suit the Rat personality.
WRITER ¤ BROADCASTER ¤ ACTOR ¤ LAWYER ¤ POLITICIAN ¤ RACE CAR DRIVER ¤ ENGINEER ¤ RESEARCHER ¤ MANAGER ¤ ENTREPRENEUR

Famous Rats
Prince Charles, William Shakespeare, Marlon Brando, Tolstoi, Jimmy Carter, Vaness Redgrave, Mozart, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Prince Andrew

The Year of the Ox
By Wong Yee Lee

1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997

Character
You are a humorous and you are always appreciated by others because of your acute observer. You are very keen at work and very thoughtful to your opposite sex. People born in the Year of the Ox are patient, speak little, and inspire confidence in others. They tend, however, to be eccentric, and bigoted, and they anger easily. You have a fierce temper and although speak little, when you do you are quite eloquent. Ox people are mentally and physically alert. Generally easy-going, you can be remarkably stubborn, and you hate to fail or be opposed.

Luck
You grow up in an ever-changing environment. Because of this, you are trained to have a sense of strong independence and you are ready for any hardships in life. Approaching mid-forties, if you can control your belief that you are the only best, you will have a second chance to lead your life to a favourable future and enjoy a peaceful old age.

Ox’s best match
Rat, Snake, Rooster

Ox’s bad match
Dragon, Dog, Ram

The following occupations best suit the Ox personality.
PAINTER ¤ MECHANIC ¤ ARCHITECT ¤ FARMER ¤ ARMY OFFICER ¤ BANKER ¤ REAL ESTATE AGENT ¤ ARCHEOLOGIST ¤ MANAGER ¤ ENGINEER

Famous Oxs
Frank Bruno, Napolean Bonaparte, Peter Sellers, Paul Newman, Bach, Robert Redford, Jane Fonda, Walt Disney, Meryl Streep, adolf Hitler, Margaret Thatcher.

The Year of the Tiger
By Wong Yee Lee

1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998

Character
You are strong-minded and very active. You have the ability to be a good leader. However, because of your character, you can easily lose your name and status when you face difficulties and challenges. Tiger people are sensitive, given to deep thinking, capable of great sympathy. You can be extremely short-tempered, however. Other people have great respect for you. Sometimes Tiger people cannot make up their minds, which can result in a poor, hasty decision or a sound decision arrived at too late. You are suspicious of others, but you are courageous and powerful.

Luck
You are courageous and decisive. You have the ability to be successful when you are young. But you should be careful not to become selfish and snatch from others’ success. When you reach middle-age, you will have a chance to further become successful depending on your hard work in your early years; otherwise, you will see your loss in complicated social relationships. Tiger people are suitable for working in the public services. Be aware of respiratory and digestive problems.

Tiger’s best match
Horse, Dog
You will have both the status and wealth and you both can lead abundance of offspring as you wish.

Tiger’s bad match
Snake, Monkey
You both may end of with lots of arguments which will cause huge loneliness and possibly also illnesses.

The following occupations best suit the Tiger personality.
LECTURER ¤ PILOT ¤ WRITER ¤ MATADOR ¤ EXPLORER ¤ RACE CAR DRIVER ¤ POLITICIAN ¤ MISSIONARY ¤ ACTOR ¤ MUSICIAN

Famous Tigers
Oscar Wilde, Princess Anne, Agatha Christie, Beethoven, Marilyn Monroe, Marie Curie, Karl Marx, Charles de Gaulle, Charles Lindbergh.

The Year of the Rabbit
By Wong Yee Lee

1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999

Character
You are elegant and humorous. You are a good socialite. People born in the Year of the Rabbit are articulate, talented, and ambitious. Rabbit people are admired, trusted, and are often financially lucky. You are fond of gossip but are tactful and generally kind. You seldom lose your temper. You are clever at business and being conscientious, you never back out of a contract. You would make a good gambler for you have the uncanny gift of choosing the right thing. However, you seldom gamble, as you are conservative and wise.

Luck
You are appreciated by your boss in all situations. When you reach middle-age, remember to be practical in everything you do, then you will have a secure and stable old age.

Rabbit’s best match
Ram, Dog, Pig
You will be a successful match if you are honest and true to everything you do.

Rabbit’s bad match
Rat, Horse, Dragon, Rooster
You both will have to face difficulties in family and career which result in many hardships and maybe disasters.

The following occupations best suit the Rabbit personality.
ACTOR ¤ HERBALIST ¤ JUDGE ¤ DIPLOMAT ¤ THERAPIST ¤ WRITER ¤ OPHTHALMOLOGIST ¤ FASHION DESIGNER ¤ TEACHER ¤ ADMINISTRATOR

Famous Rabbits
Prince Albert, Eva Peron, Queen Victoria, David Frost, Confucius, Orson Welles.

The Year of the Dragon
By Wong Yee Lee

1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000

Character
You are a happy nature and active socialite. You can develop interests easily. Your disadvantage is you can also easily lose your interests. People born in the Year of the Dragon are healthy, energetic, excitable, short-tempered, and stubborn. You are also honest, sensitive, brave, and inspire confidence and trust. Dragon people are the most eccentric of any in the eastern zodiac. You neither borrow money nor make flowery speeches, but you tend to be soft-hearted which sometimes gives others an advantage over you.

Luck
Most of you are very welcome in society though it may not be the same in the family. Entering middle-age, you need to be careful about unnecessary ambitions because they will break your name and status. What you need to do is to overcome your ambitions and reach your target step by step. You are best in the education field.

Dragon’s best match
Rat, Monkey, Cock
Your match allows you to establish what you need but you need to work hard and step by step to reach it. Then, you can enjoy a rich and peaceful old life.

Dragon’s bad match
Ox, Rabbit, Dog, Dragon
You will have a very complicated family network which will result in a very troubled and unlucky life.

The following occupations best suit the Dragon personality.
COMPUTER ANALYST ¤ ENGINEER ¤ INVENTOR ¤ PSYCHOANALYST ¤ SALESPERSON ¤ ADVERTISING AGENT ¤ POLITICIAN ¤ MANAGER ¤ PHILOSOPHER ¤ LAWYER

Famous Dragons
Harold Wilson, Joan of Arc, George Bernard Shaw, Martin Luther King, Lewis Carroll, Cary Grant, Floerence Nightingale, Jimmy Connors, Cliff Richard, Ringo Starr, Prince Edward.

The Year of the Snake
By Wong Yee Lee

1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001

Character
Your confidence in yourself doesn’t allow you to be affected by others. Because of this, you may blindly depend on some people at times. Yet you are also a suspicious person. People born in the Year of the Snake are deep. You say little and possess great wisdom. You are often quite vain, selfish, and a bit stingy. Yet you have tremendous sympathy for others and try to help those less fortunate. Snake people tend to overdo, since they have doubts about other people's judgment and prefer to rely on themselves. Although calm on the surface, you are intense and passionate. Snake people are usually good-looking and sometimes have martial problems because they are fickle.

Luck
Because of your protective upbringing, you will change jobs when you find it too demanding and you may not be loyal to just one partner. In your middle-age, you need to make clear your objective and work hard for it in order to succeed. You are suitable for more exciting types of jobs.

Snake’s best match
Ox, Rooster
You and your partner possess both the wit and courage, which will enable you to become successful.

Snake’s bad match
Tiger, Monkey, Pig
There won’t be many hardships and failures in your family side. However you may not have a close enough relationship with your partner and offspring.

The following occupations best suit the Rooster personality.
TECHNOLOGIST ¤ PAINTER ¤ PHILOSOPHER ¤ SPIRITUAL LEADER ¤ SOCIOLOGIST ¤ MAGICIAN ¤ PSYCHOLOGIST ¤ MYSTIC ¤ JEWELER ¤ INVESTIGATOR

Famous Rats
Mahatma Gandhi, Charles darwin, Abhram Linclon, Bob Dylan, J.F.kennedy, Mao Tse-tung, Aristotle and Jacquelin Onassis.

The Year of the Horse
By Wong Yee Lee

1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002

Character
You can think and act quick. A very happy natured person and respectful to your seniors. People born in the Year of the Horse are popular. You are cheerful, skillful with money, and perceptive, although sometimes talk too much. You are wise, talented, good with your hands, and sometimes have a weakness for members of the opposite sex. You are impatient and hot-blooded about everything except your daily work. You like entertainment and large crowds. You are very independent and rarely listen to advice.

Luck
You are a typical action type of people. When once you have the target, you will work hard to reach it. If you can maintain this nature and become patient and mature in your middle-age, you will be successful. You are suitable for work in fields of art and education. Be aware of heart diseases.

Horse’s best match
Tiger, Goat, Dog
You can be respectful to each other. Because of this, you will have a good family with abundance of offspring in your life.

Horse’s bad match
Rat, Ox, Rabbit, Horse
Entering middle-age, you will start to become fragile. Hardships and family problems will start to approach you.

The following occupations best suit the Horse personality.
TRANSLATOR ¤ ATHLETE ¤ PILOT ¤ TOUR OPERATOR ¤ HOTELIER ¤ BARTENDER ¤ JOURNALIST ¤ LIBRARIAN ¤ PERFORMER ¤ ADVENTURER

Famous Horses
Muhammad Ali, Lenin, Fredrick Chopin, Clint Eastwood, Barbara Streisand, Jimmie Hendrix, Genghis Khan, Isaac Newton, Pierre Corneille,Thomas Edison, Ingmar Bergman, Clint Eastwood.

The Year of the Ram
By Wong Yee Lee

1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003

Character
You are very thoughtful and dedicated and deep into things. Because of this, you may be a bit too worried and may not be as efficient as necessary. People born in the Year of Ram are elegant and highly accomplished in the arts. You are often shy, pessimistic, and puzzled about life. Ram people are usually deeply religious, yet timid by nature. Sometimes clumsy in speech, you are always passionate about what you do and what you believe in. Ram people never have to worry about having the best in life for their abilities make money for them, and they are able to enjoy the creature comforts that they like.

Luck
Although you may have a stable young life, in ten years time, you may end up with illnesses. There is a good chance for you to become successful in your middle-age. Because of your determination, you can receive a high status and good wealth. Be aware of digestive problems.

Ram’s best match
Rabbit, Horse, Pig
Because of the compatible nature of you both, you can achieve as much as you want to.

Ram’s bad match
Rat, Ox, Dog
It is possible that you may lose your spouse or offspring.

The following occupations best suit the Ram personality.
ARCHITECT ¤ CARTOGRAPHER ¤ TOWN PLANNER ¤ ART HISTORIAN ¤ ILLUSTRATOR ¤ ACTOR ¤ MUSICIAN ¤ DAYCARE WORKER ¤ FLORIST ¤ PEDIATRICIAN

Famous Rams
Billie Jean King, Robert de Niro, Rudolph Valentino, John Wayne, Arthur Ashe, Laurence Olivier, Mikhail Gorbachev.

The Year of the Monkey
By Wong Yee Lee

1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004

Character
You are full of talents and witty. You possess strong will. You are kind-hearted and very friendly to others. People born in the Year of the Monkey are the erratic geniuses of the cycle. Clever, skillful, and flexible, you are remarkably inventive and original and can solve the most difficult problems with ease. You want to do things now, and if they cannot get started immediately, you become discouraged and sometimes leave your projects. Although good at making decisions, you tend to look down on others. Having common sense, Monkey people have a deep desire for knowledge and have excellent memories.

Luck
You are quick in thoughts and nice to others. Because of this, you can be appreciated by others even when you are young. And yet because you are ambitious, you may lose what you have achieved. You are more suitable for selling and promoting jobs. Be aware of problems in your joints.

Monkey’s best match
Rat, Dragon
Difficulties will stay away from you and you will have a prosperous family and career life.

Monkey’s bad match
Tiger, Snake, Pig
You will have huge problems when young which will end up in huge illnesses and trouble. But once you can get through that, you can have a peaceful old life.

The following occupations best suit the Monkey personality.
SCIENTIST ¤ JOURNALIST ¤ EDITOR ¤ FILM DIRECTOR ¤ JEWELLER ¤ ACTOR ¤ WRITER ¤ AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER ¤ ENGINEER ¤ MARKET TRADER

Famous Monkeys
Michael Caine, Johhny Cash, Bjorn Borg, ian Fleming, Charles Dickens, Bob Marley, Peter O' Toole, Rod Stewart, Diana Ross, Mick Jagger, Elizabeth Taylor.

The Year of the Rooster
By Wong Yee Lee

1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005

Character
You can stick to the rules and enthusiastic to your job. You pay attention to your outlook and you can make a meaningful group of friends.
People born in the Year of the Rooster are deep thinkers, capable, and talented. You like to be busy and are devoted beyond your capabilities and are deeply disappointed if you fail. People born in the Rooster Year are often a bit eccentric, and often have rather difficult relationships with others. You always think they are right and usually are! Rooster people's emotions like their fortunes, swing very high to very low. You can be selfish and too outspoken, but are always interesting and can be extremely brave.

Luck
When you are young, you love to be free and hate all limitations. So you will change jobs as you wish. Entering into your twenties, you will start to be more settled. When you get to your forties, it will be your golden age to fully develop your talents. You are more suitable in business fields. Be aware of not practising a balanced diet.

Rooster’s best match
Ox, Dragon, Snake
Because of your match, you will enjoy a life which will benefit not only to yourself but also your family and offspring.

Rooster’s bad match
Rabbit, Rooster, Dog
You don’t have good relationship with your family but there is no disastrous match in your marriage.

The following occupations best suit the Rooster personality.
ACTOR ¤ DENTIST ¤ DANCER ¤ INSURANCE AGENT ¤ OPERA SINGER ¤ ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL ¤ FINANCIAL ADVISOR ¤ MUSICIAN ¤ DANCER

Famous Rats
Katherine Hepburn, Richard Wagner, Joan Collins, Dolly Parton, Binaca Jagger.

The Year of the Dog
By Wong Yee Lee

1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006

Character
You are a responsible and conservative person. Because of your stubbornness, you find it hard to accept others’ opinions. You possess the best traits of human nature. You have a deep sense of loyalty, are honest, and inspire other people's confidence because you know how to keep secrets. But Dog People are somewhat selfish, terribly stubborn, and eccentric. You care little for wealth, yet somehow always seem to have money. You can be cold emotionally and sometimes distant at parties. You can find fault with many things and are noted for your sharp tongue. Dog people make good leaders.

Luck
Although you can be the heart of your department, you will always have arguments with your boss. This will make you lose all what you have hard-earned.

Dog’s best match
Tiger, Rabbit, Horse
Because of the good match, you will have the luck and respect from others. As a result, your family will be benefit from it too.

Dog’s bad match
Ox, Dragon, Goat, Cock
It will be a difficult life for you and your partner, particularly financial-wise.

The following occupations best suit the Dog personality.
LAWYER ¤ ACTIVIST ¤ TEACHER ¤ SCIENTIST ¤ SECRET AGENT ¤ PRIEST ¤ PSYCHIATRIST ¤ CLERIC ¤ DOCTOR ¤ POLITICIAN

Famous Dogs
Winston Churchill, Michael Jackson, David Bowie, Madonna, Sophia Loren, Sylvester Stallone.

The Year of the Pig
By Wong Yee Lee

1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007

Character
Most of the pigs are determined and full of love and yet sometimes they lack the necessary will to consider thoroughly enough on things. People born in the Year of the Pig are chivalrous and gallant. For Pig Year people, there is no left or right and there is no retreat. You have tremendous fortitude and great honesty. Pig people don't make many friends but they make them for life, and anyone having a Pig Year friend is fortunate for they are extremely loyal. You don't talk much but have a great thirst for knowledge. You study a great deal and are generally well informed. You are quick tempered, yet they hate arguments. No matter how bad problems seem to be, Boar people try to work them out, honestly if sometimes impulsively.

Luck
You are not happy with your family when you are young though you still respect and love your parents. You are conceited and so you always put yourself in a disadvantageous position. You can fully utilize your talents after reaching middle-age. Be aware of respiratory and digestive problems.

Pig’s best match
Goat, Rabbit
Your match allows luck to be with you very often, which will benefit your offspring too.

Pig’s bad match
Snake, Monkey, Pig
Though you can have some good times with your family, very often you have thin luck with your family members and relatives.

The following occupations best suit the Pig personality.
TEACHER ¤ DESIGNER ¤ ARTIST ¤ ACTOR ¤ ENTERTAINER ¤ DENTIST; STUDENT ¤ BUTCHER ¤ FARMER ¤ DOCTOR

Famous Pigs
Tennessee Williams, Maria Callas, Henry Ford, Humphrey Bogart, Ronald Reagan, Elton John, Jerry Lee Lewis.

The beautly of Guangxi - China 4

2006-01-17T22:32:00.000-08:00

The beautly of Guangxi - China 3

2006-01-17T22:31:00.000-08:00

The beautly of Guangxi - China 2

2006-01-17T22:24:00.000-08:00

The beautly of Guangxi -China

2006-01-17T22:20:00.000-08:00

Capital Budgeting

2005-08-15T10:48:00.000-07:00

Capital Budgeting is the process by which the firm decides which long-term investments to make. Capital Budgeting projects, i.e., potential long-term investments, are expected to generate cash flows over several years. The decision to accept or reject a Capital Budgeting project depends on an analysis of the cash flows generated by the project and its cost. It can usually fall into one of four categories:
(1) the replacement of existing assets with like assets;
(2) the substitution of cost-reducing assets for existing assets;
(3) the expansion of productive capacity
(4) strategic investments.

Find Local Car dealer (new and used cars)

2005-08-02T20:39:00.000-07:00

Following are few websites i found for local car dealers: both free.
It's suitable for both new and used cars. good luck.

	Find the new or used car you want on Cars.com, ads with up to 12 pictures! Click here to get started.
	Is your Search Campaign just skimming the surface? Reach deep into the internet with Search 123.
	Get quotes from Yahoo! Autos

Anna's Tip #3: Designing the look of your site

2005-08-01T19:07:00.000-07:00

Templates determine the look of your site, or of different sections of your site. If you go to the Template page of your admin (Site -> Template Manager -> Site Templates), you will see a few templates listed. Try clicking on one (the buttons to the far left, not the template name) and then clicking the “default” icon in the toolbar. Then browse to your site to see how the template changed the look of your site.

What is a Template? Templates are sets of files that determine the look of your site. The main file is “index.php,” which includes html code for layout elements like tables, your logo, etc, and inserts php code for dynamic elements. The next most important file is the style sheet or css file, which determines fonts, colors, and borders for each element in the site.

Check out this visual of your “index.php” file:
http://www.annacallahan.com/images/template_layout.gif

“header.jpg” is your logo. “body” is a block that will contain content. The orange blocks in the figure are Positions, which you can place in table cells. Remember that these Positions can contain any number of modules, and those modules can be turned on and off . (Imagine that in the “top” position you have a search module and a date module, for example, and in the “left” position you have a menu and a login.) When you make a template, you’re just setting aside the space on the page by inserting a position. The positions are placed in the table cells of your website with php code that looks like this:

The style sheet. Your template also has a style sheet that controls the fonts, colors, borders, etc. of each element of the page. Here are some explanations of the naming convention:
for download - http://www.mambohut.com/index.php?o...y&filecatid=107.
on the web - http://www.mambonotes.com/content/view/30/101/
with visuals - http://www.mamboos.de/Mambo_CSS_Guide/

Well, that’s the basic explanation of templates. The following are specific instructions on downloading or designing templates:

Downloading templates. I haven’t used other people’s templates, but I’m sure there are lots of places you can get them. Start at http://mambohut.com/.

Designing templates. Absalom Media has a good tutorial on designing templates here:
http://www.absalom.biz/tutorials/Ma...e_Tutorial.html
If you want to design your own and use Dreamweaver, I recommend this tutorial: www.mambosolutions.com/dw_tutorial/. It will guide you through downloading a Dreamweaver extension that allows you to design templates there. It also recommends you download MSAS, the Mambo Stand Alone Server, which essentially puts a mini-server with MySQL & Apache right on your computer so that you can see your template before uploading it to the web. Another even more detailed step-by-step tutorial is at:
http://www.allmambo.com/index.php?o...&id=13&Itemid=2 (thanks jetzkr8!).
(Note: some of these tutorials are for 4.5.1. If you come across a more current or better or shorter tutorial, please let me know!)

Now that you’ve got a template, we’re going to put some modules in the positions you just created.

Is this true or false

2005-07-27T07:16:00.000-07:00

Buying car Tips - Insurance

2005-07-25T11:27:00.000-07:00

To find the Cheapest car insurance as well as other insurance information , check with my other post.

For Canadian and British, check the bottom.
http://51yaoyao.blogspot.com/2005/07/find-cheap-insurance.html

Normally save 10%.

Good luck.

Buying Car Tips- Finance

2005-07-25T11:26:00.000-07:00

Finance a car is very important. If you can bargain $1000 off the MSRP, you can also give them back by finance the wrong way.

How much can you finance:
Your car’s OTD price should be equal or less than your annual gross income. Ex. If you are going to have a $30000 car, you better make at least $30,000 per year. Don’t forget you still need 20% down.

Example is an IS300 new. $30000 OTD. Purchasing interest is 3.9% for 60 payments.

You pay $30000 for the car and you drive it home. It is easy. You can also save money on insurance. I bet most people wont save money on insurance anyway.

My suggested down payment is 20% which is $6000. Most people who can pay cash are having good credit. The rest $24000 will be paid in 60 payments at $441. If you invest this $24000 wisely, you will have return at 5% (easy) comes $30801. Your total car payment in 5 years will be $264000. The difference is what you actually can save. This is very basic calculation. The rule is not to put all the cash into something that does not write off tax and does not have good future value.

$0 down is never to be a good option. You are financing the destination fee and tax which is have nothing to do with the car. When lender look at your loan structure, they more you put down more you will be able to get good deal. At some extreme conditions such as the car have high depreciation rate, your best move is to put less down but never to be $0.

To some economic cars, 10% is a good starting point, since it is a $15000 car lender will not be so excited about it.

If you just graduate from College or about to graduate in next 4 months, you can take advantage at a program for college graduates. You can receive up to $1000 cash towards down and lower interest. If you are in Army Services, there will be a program for you as well.

First time buyer:
There are lots of financial institute will finance a first time buyer especially a credit union. If you can show a good income and a good employment history, you can be financed. A big chunk of down payment will be very helpful. If you have an approval letter from a credit union for $24000 at 9.9% per year for 5 years. You are very likely to get same loan for 7.9% at dealer. Manufactory’s finance will normally beat banks for 2% to earn your business.

Debit to income ratio:
It is a number that bank will look at when you finance a car and house. It is your total monthly payment (credit cars, cars and mortgage or rent) / monthly earning before income tax. I prefer doing by monthly net income.

Your car is supposed to be ¼ and less of your monthly cash income to cover everything. Your mortgage supposes to be 1/3 of your gross income. This ratio is also a factor that decides your interest rate.

Home equity loan:
It is a loan that is against the equity of the house. It is the second loan right next to your house. It normally have a very low interest and very flexible to pay off like a credit card. You can extend the pay period as long as you can and pay interest only. The down side is if you can not make the payment, lender can take your house away. So my accounting suggested me that never do that. You don’t want to risk your house just because your car stuff.

Summery, most cars does not worth much money after 5 years. 7 years later your car will be history. So don’t put too much money on the car. Most people replace new cars in 3 year or before the car paid off. It is not a very wise idea.
From Wenxuecity.com, writter:CarCrazier

Buying Car Tips- Lease

2005-07-25T11:23:00.000-07:00

This is the summary of my car buy TIPs. These information was reposted together to help people who want to buy a new car from beginning. Some information can be also helpful when you want to have a used car as well.

Chapter One: Research

Research your financial ability to afford a car. Including credit, cash and finance cost. I also like to include insurance into the budget since it is almost a fixed cost.

Research the car or SUV you would like to get based on how you want to use it and your affordability.

Get a loan calculator that will help you figure out dealer’s finance tricks. Dealer will think you are serious and not want to mess with you.

Chapter Two: Sales & Sales manager & Dealer

Dealer is a location where you can acquire your car. More cars one the lot will cost dealer money for insurance, bank interests, maintenance and other invisible costs. So you are doing them a favor. Dealer make money on car’s price, Service (major), used car (2nd Major) and commission for your loan. Dealer will not sale a car because they want to loss money. You can not beat that.

Sales are the bottom of the food chain. They rely on your business. Sales can make little money $100 or little more to sale a new car or $500 or more to sale a used car. Their commission can be increased because internal bonus (weekend, month end, season end annual end, quantity.) If a sales person can sale X amount cars per week, he will receive a bonus. Sales get more bonuses on cars that sale at extremely high price. Special marked cars (normally stay on lot more than 4 weeks.). The best time for you to buy a car is end of week, month or year. Sales can not offer you a price without asking for sales manager.

Sales manager is the boss behind sales person. They can make deal give you free stuff. He has extensive sales experience and makes money on quantity not on individual deals. He is the person you want to watch out for.

Chapter Three: Psychological Games

1. Test Drive. The test drive is to create a invisible emotion relationship between the car and you. Most buyers can not find problems just by a 5-10 mins test drive.

2. Pick Sales. You don’t have to make deal with a sales walked to your car. Pick a sales person yourself. Stay away from Asian, Female or elderly sales person. Best bet is walk to a young white sales person who looks nervous. He will work for you.

3. Be polite. Polite people always welcome. Buy sales manager and sales person a soda can put them into a very strange position. If you drank a soda which pay by the sales person, can you just walk away from him?

4. Walk Away. This is the best weapon. When I say walk away, you have to stand up from a chair and walking towards the door. Don’t let sales stop you unless you have a taste of a fresh air from the lot. Don’t even hesitate to leave the dealer. They will call you back in 3 days most time. If not, then find another dealership and make your offer more realistic.

Chapter Four: Loan

You want to have 20% total price down to get a loan with good rate. (Assume your credit score is over 650.)
The best way is to get a approval letter from a local bank which you opened account for last 3 years. You make dealer to beat that deal.
Best length for the loan is easy finance 60 payments with no prepayment penalty. If you have good credit the best way is to purchase the car vs. lease.

Chapter Five Lease

Lease is for people who is first time buyer or just need a car for 3 years. If you get good credit your lease interests will be higher than purchasing interests. Disadvantage about lease is that you can only run certain miles on the car in the lease period and you can not have major scratch on the car either.
If you a first time buyer and have to enter a car you don’t like much, pick a short term lease.

Here is one of the link Short term leases - no money down! can compare the lease.

Thank you for reading these. I will post something about finance later.

From Wenxuecity.com, writter:CarCrazier

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Resume sample (Product Engineer)-EE

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Name

address
Phone: 1-222-22222222

Email:xxxxxxxxxxxx

OBJECTIVE

A position to utilize my extensive experience and knowledge in standard cell library development.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Over three years experience with digital design tool
- Direct working experience in developing standard cell libraries.
- Hands-on experience with integrating commercial EDA tools into a local design flow
- Proficient in object oriented programming using Perl, C++/Java
- Solid working experience with shell scripts, C, VHDL/Verilog
- Experience with Linux/Unix environment
- Experience in direct support of design team
- Strong background in transistor-level circuit design in DSM
- Skillful in cell layout, analog circuit analysis
- Extensive working experience in digital circuit design from RTL to GDSII
- Expert in state-of-the-art synthesis, simulation, validation and library design EDA tools.
- Highly motivated team worker with effective self-learning and problem-solving abilities

TECHNICAL SKILLS

- EDA Tools: Synopsys Cadabra, DC, PT, Cadence Virtuoso, Layout Editor, PKS, NC-Verilog, Mentor Graphic Calibre, Xcalibre, ModelSim, ActiveHDL, HSPICE
- Programming Languages: Perl, Tcl/TK, shell scripts, VHDL/Verilog, C/C++, Java, UML, FORTRAN, Assembler (TI, Motorola)
- Software Development Kit: Eclipse, ARM ADS, MS Visual C++
- Software: MATLAB, Simulink, Rational Rose
- Design For Test: BIST development, ATPG algorithm, JTAG
- FPGA & Tools: Xilinx ISE, Foundation, System Generator, Virtex-E, Altera Quartus II, DSP Builder, Stratix-II
- Real-Time Operating System: TMS320xxx, ARM7TDMI, 68HC11
- Operation System: UNIX, Linux, Windows/NT

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Xx/2222 – present
xxxx Technologies Inc., US
CAD Engineer

Responsible for developing CMOS standard cells. In charge of developing, maintaining and support the automatic flow for library cell generation.

- Direct transistor-level circuit design, simulation and analysis.
- Cell layout using TSMC 0.13um, 0.09um technologies and post-layout validation, debugged failure cells, gave advice to the transistor circuit designers..
- Developed and released automatic cell library design flow, which integrated the state-of-the-art commercial tools for layout generation, DRC/LVS check, RC extraction and characterization. The new flow improved turn around time by 50% and was designed using perl, makefile, tcsh and Tcl.
- Support the design teams to ensure that the libraries function as required.
- Support the customers to ensure that the automatic library design flow incorporate with their working environment

Xx/2222-xx/2222
Xxxx Co. US
VLSI Design Engineer

In charge of developing virtual-library based logic synthesis tool for automatic full custom design in DSM. Focus on generating the transistor circuits that are optimized for specific design performance constraints. Involved in microprocessor and DSP design projects, responsible for RTL design, prototyping, modeling and logic/physical synthesis.
- Developed tree-based transistor topology extraction algorithm for cell layout estimation.
- Developed transistor-topology based cell delay estimation model for quick static timing analysis in 0.13um, 0.15um and 0.18um technologies.
- Developed technology-mapping algorithms for synthesizing logic circuit using custom cells. Improved area and power by 40% with these new algorithms at the same delay comparing to Synopsys DC; developed the software in C++.
- Designed DSP and microprocessor from RTL to GDSII; prototyped on Xlinx/Altera FPGA; modeled using SystemC 2.0 and VHDL.
- Designed 16-bit MIPS processor running at 400MHz using TSMC 0.18um technology. Focus on improving the through using scalar structure.
- Developed embedded pipelined CORDIC processor on ARM7TDMI Integrator/AP platform.
- Implemented embedded DDFS, FIR/IIR filters on TMS320C5401. The RTOS was written in assembler and debugged using Code Composer Studio.
- Designed the prototype system for base-band CDMA transceiver on Altera EP1S80 DSP Development Kit.

Xx/2222 - xx/2222
XXXX Corporation, Canada
ASIC Design Engineer

Involved in video image processing projects. Responsible for architecture design, RTL coding, functional verification at RTL/gate level, synthesis and design documentation.
- Developed BIST circuits for testing and diagnosing on-chip SDRAMs for stuck-at, bridging and address decoding faults.
- Designed FIFO controllers (about 50K gates each) and digital video signal format converters (about 200K gates each) using VHDL. Improved timing by 20% and area by 30% through carefully retiming.
- Designed testbenches using VHDL, TCL and Perl for chip level integration and verification; simulated and debugging the design.
- Chip-level synthesis at 0.18um technology. Setup design environment and constraints, inserting clock gating and scan chains. Optimized the architecture of the blocks.
-
Xx/2222 – xx/2222
Xxxx co., China
Manager of Operations Department

Responsible for pre-sale and/or post-sale support of xxxx automatic control products/systems and project management. Duties include:
- Technical support in sales presentations, product demonstrations, proposal development and contract negotiations.
- Project schedule management, budget development and management.
- Negotiated with the owner for project schedule adjustment and engineering expense payment.
- Detailed hardware and software design and programming, commissioning and startup.
- Guiding the installation and maintenance of sensors/digital controllers to ensure that the system is functioning according to specifications.
- Training the operators and answering customer inquiries concerning system software and applications.
- Responsible for pre-sale support for the Building Automatic Control System of Shanghai Pacific Insurance Company Office Building. Supervised the design and implementation of the system. This system has about 1,500 control points, 25 DDCs and worth US$300,000.
- Took charge of the pre-sale technical support and implementation of Building Automatic Control System of Northeast Power Management Bureau Office Building project. This system has over 9,000 control points, 130 DDCs and worth US$700,000.
- In charge of the design and implementation the Building Automatic Control System of Wuxi Sheridan Hotel. This system has about 6,000 control points, 90 DDCs and worth US$600,000.
- Trouble-shoot the Automatic Control System of Wuhan Citroen Auto Manufactory with 5,000 control points, 100 DDCs and worth $1,000,000.

PUBLICATIONS

“xxxxxxxxxxx”, SPIE xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

“xxxxxxxxxxxxx”, ICSE2004, Malaysia, time

"xxxxxxxxxxxxx", IEEE Northeast Workshop on Circuit and Systems, Montreal, time

EDUCATION

time

M. A. Sc. Xxxx University, Canada
Major in VLSI design methodology

time

M. A. Sc. xxxx University, Beijing, China
Major in Industrial Automatic Control System design

REFERENCES
Available as required

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two
three
four
five
six
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21 Interview questions from Google

2005-07-06T20:09:00.000-07:00

Do you have answers?


1. Solve this cryptic equation, realizing of
course that values for M and E could be
interchanged. No leading zeros are allowed.

WWWDOT - GOOGLE = DOTCOM


2. Write a haiku describing possible methods
for predicting search traffic seasonality.

3.  What is the next line?
1
1 1
2 1
1 2 1 1
1 1 1 2 2 1

4. You are in a maze of twisty little passages,
all alike. There is a dusty laptop here with a
weak wireless connection. There are dull,
lifeless gnomes strolling about. What dost
thou do?
A) Wander aimlessly, bumping into
obstacles until you are eaten by a grue.
B) Use the laptop as a digging device to
tunnel to the next level.
C) Play MPoRPG until the battery dies
along with your hopes.
D) Use the computer to map the nodes
of the maze and discover an exit path.
E) Email your resume to Google, tell the
lead gnome you quit and find yourself
in whole different world.

5. What's broken with Unix?How would you fix it?

6. On your first day at Google, you discover
that your cubicle mate wrote the textbook
you used as a primary resource in your first
year of graduate school. Do you:
A) Fawn obsequiously and ask if you
can have an autograph.
B) Sit perfectly still and use only soft
keystrokes to avoid disturbing her
concentration.
C) Leave her daily offerings of granola
and English toffee from the food bins.
D) Quote your favorite formula from the
textbook and explain how it's now
your mantra.
E) Show her how example 17b could
have been solved with 34 fewer lines
of code.

7. Which of the following expresses Google□
over-arching philosophy?
A) "I'm feeling lucky"
B) "Don't be evil"
C) "Oh, I already fixed that"
D) "You should never be more than
50 feet from food"
E) All of the above

8. How many different ways can you color an
icosahedron with one of three colors on
each face?

What colors would you choose?

9. This space left intentionally blank. Please fill it
with something that improves upon emptiness.

10.On an infinite, two-dimensional, rectangular
lattice of 1-ohm resistors, what is the
resistance between two nodes that are a
knight's move away?

11.It's 2 PM on a sunny Sunday afternoon in the
Bay Area. You're minutes from the Pacific
Ocean, redwood forest hiking trails and world
class cultural attractions. What do you do?

12.In your opinion, what is the most beautiful
math equation ever derived?

13. Which of the following is NOT an actual
interest group formed by Google employees?
A. Women's basketball
B. Buffy fans
C. Cricketeers
D. Nobel winners
E. Wine club

14.What will be the next great improvement in
search technology?

15.What is the optimal size of a project team,
above which additional members do not
contribute productivity equivalent to the
percentage increase in the staff size?
A) 1
B) 3
C) 5
D) 11
E) 24

16.Given a triangle ABC, how would you use only
a compass and straight edge to find a point P
such that triangles ABP, ACP and BCP have
equal perimeters? (Assume that ABC is
constructed so that a solution does exist.)

17.Consider a function which, for a given whole
number n, returns the number of ones required
when writing out all numbers between 0 and n.
For example, f(13)=6. Notice that f(1)=1. What
is the next largest n such that f(n)=n?

18.What's the coolest hack you've ever written?

19.'Tis known in refined company, that choosing
K things out of N can be done in ways as
many as choosing N minus K from N: I pick K,
you the remaining.

Find though a cooler bijection, where you show
a knack uncanny, of making your choices contain
all K of mine. Oh, for pedantry: let K be no more
than half N.

20.What number comes next in the sequence:
10, 9, 60, 90, 70, 66,?
A)96
B) 1000000000000000000000000000000000
0000000000000000000000000000000000
000000000000000000000000000000000
C) Either of the above
D) None of the above

21.In 29 words or fewer, describe what you
would strive to accomplish if you worked
at Google Labs.

Have fun.

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eight

seven

six

five

four

three

two

one

How many faces in the picture

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Can you find out how many faces in this picture?
Give your answers in the comments. having fun.

and this one?

Time control Skills

2005-07-05T12:04:00.000-07:00

Today is the only time available to save the exciting activities that can bring you closer to reaching your goals. The experiences of yesterday, however, yield important lessons for successful living today, and the future holds the promise of growth and exciting success. Both are important to your success, but the most important objective is to live life in the present.

* Prioritize. One use of time that frequently inhibits productivity is doing things that don't advance important goals. List your tasks each day and prioritize them according to their importance to your success. Then, focus on your most important tasks first.

*Examine your attitude. If you wish to improve your efficiency and productivity, you must begin by examining your attitude. Determine which attitudes are productive and which are not. Design a plan to change unproductive attitudes or to modify your behavior so that you can become more productive and successful.

* Give yourself a change. Often, good ideas go down the drain merely because no one takes the time to explain them to others, believing "it's no use, they won't ever agree or try it." Time spent in presenting a new idea and gaining its acceptance is always time well spent.

* Think of time as money. Identifying 30 minutes you waste every day and spending it productively will add the equivalent of 22 eight-hour work days to your time every year. Think what this would mean to productivity.

Let me know what's your idea.

Wha's wrrong with me

2005-07-04T00:25:00.000-07:00

I feel so badly recently, I got reject twice by Google Adsense. They did not gave out any detail information. So, for this time, I guess i just gave up for google assense.

Yahoo employee's blog

2005-07-04T00:18:00.000-07:00

Bill Turner

Eric Burke

Ernie Web developer
Jeremy Zawodny: Engineer
(Yahoo Search)

JR Conlin

Ken Rudman: product manager
at Yahoo-owned Overture

Michael J. Radwin:
Software Engineer

Naveen Jamal

Ravi Dronamraju
Russell Beattie

William Reardon

Google employee blogs,

2005-07-04T00:12:00.000-07:00

In case you're looking for some Google employee blogs, here is a list:

Alma Whitten: general computer
security, and usability and user centered design for computer security (HCISec)

Adam Bosworth

Ben Goodger: Firefox
lead engineer

Biz Stone: Blogger Senior Specialist
(Blogger)

Bo Cowgill

Bret Taylor

Chris DiBona: Open Source
Program Manager

Colin Smith

Darin Fisher: Firefox
lead engineer

Dave Barr

Devinoch: Adwords Representative
(Adwords)

Doe Mountain

Douwe Osinga: Search Engineer
(Google's European Engineering Office)

Eric Case (Blogger)

Graham Waldon (Blogger

Greg Rae: Log Analyzer

Greg Stein: Engineering Manager
(Blogger)

Jason Shellen: Program Manager
(Blogger)

Jeremy Lilley: Software Engineer
Joe Beda: Software developer
in Seattle

John Hawkins

Joseph

Josh MacDonald

Kenny Smith

Kevin Fox: User Interface Designer

Kimbalina: Contractor-to-hire
(Blogger)

Mark Ayzenshtat

Mark Jen (at San Francisco)

Natala Menezes: Account Manager
Nelson Minar:
Web API Engineer

Oliver Deighton

Ovidiu Predescu
Paul Watson: information security
engineer

Paul Haahr: Software Engineer

Sanjay G. Mavinkurve

Tan Chade-Meng: Software
Engineer

Wesley Chan: Product Manager/Staff
photographer

Will McNair

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Google Adsense Hiring

2005-07-01T12:22:00.000-07:00

Got a email from one of my friend today, Google Mountain View looking for Adsense coordinator. Join google is a dream for me, i think its same for the most of high tech engineers.

The requirements mentioned in here is perfect fit my background. Only problem is i am not sure they'll look at my resume or not, I believe there will be tons of resume they'll received everyday.

Does my resume attractive?

So i send out my resume to them, to see what's happen.

Maybe my resume already dropped in the Trash box :(

Good luck for me.

Responsibilities:

* Build the breadth and quality of the Google content network.

* Assist publishers with account inquiries; work with publishers to improve account performance.

* Channel user and customer feedback to improve product performance.

* Devote personal attention to unique customer issues.

* Creative problem solving of technical issues.

* Collaborate with AdSense specialists, engineering and product teams.

Requirements:

* BA/BS or equivalent experience.

* Strong computer applications skills.

* Outstanding written and verbal communications skills.

* Demonstrated problem solving and analytical abilities.

* Ability to multitask within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

* Aptitude for teamwork and collaboration.

A Plus:

* HTML and Javascript skills.

* Customer service / client service experience.

* Experience in troubleshooting and solving technical problems for customers.

Samples for job seekers -follow up

2005-06-28T12:23:00.000-07:00

January 1, 2004
Carol Fulton

24433 Seventh Terrace

Suite 464

Pinehurst, NC 28374

Dear Ms. Fulton:

I appreciated meeting with you on _______________ (date) and learning more
about _______________ (company). The more I learn about your firm, the more
I believe I am the person for the job.

As I thought about your s tight deadline requirements as described to
me, I realized that my experience in _______________ has given me the ability
to meet such schedules. As a/an _______________, I know the value of working
with someone who cannot only meet immediate needs, but be able to work within
a budget and a time frame.

Perhaps we should meet again to further discuss the contributions that I could
make to your firm if employed as a/an _______________ of your team. Should
you agree, I can be reached during office hours at _______________ or at
_______________ in the evening.
Sincerely,

Drew Sterling

Date:

Name:

Add:

Dear Ms. Kridler:
I certainly enjoyed my visit to _______________ (company) on
_______________ (date). I came away from our meeting with a clear vision of
your company goals and am very enthusiastic about the position you are seeking
to fill.

After talking with you, I realized that I have the initiative, intelligence, and
common sense that characterize success in this field. I also recognized that my
education and internship experiences have given me a strong foundation from
which to build a significant career. Most importantly, I am enthusiastic, inspired,
and encouraged by what you have shared with me that you have been able to
accomplish in the industry. I look forward to the contribution I may be able to
make at your organization.

It was a pleasure meeting with you. As you requested, I will call your office on
_______________ to arrange a follow-up interview.
Sincerely,

Drew Sterling

Date:

Name:

Add:

Dear Mr. Corcoran:

Interviewing for a position with _______________ (company) has been very
informative. The best part is getting to know so many creative and bright people.
I look forward to furthering this relationship.

As you may remember from our discussion, my reputation as a creative,
innovative contributor is well supported by _______________. I have extensive
experience in many of the areas that match what I believe your company is
seeking.

I will call you next week after you have had an opportunity to review the
remaining candidates. I am confident that my abilities and qualifications will stand
out from the rest.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling

Date:

Name:

Add:

Dear Mr. Albright:

I came away from our interview on _______________ (date) with a very
favorable impression of _______________ (company). Clearly, the leadership
begins at the top and carries throughout the entire organization. I welcome the
opportunity to work with such a team.

If more time had been available, I would have liked to explain in greater detail my
accomplishments at _______________ (company). My responsibilities included
training and motivating employees, providing customer service and satisfaction,
increasing merchandise sales through sales volume and profitability, shrinkage
control and scheduling as well as preparing reports on daily sales and receipts. I
was also recognized for high ethical standards in all work performed.

The time and consideration you have given me are very much appreciated. I will
call you again next week to determine if you have reached a decision.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling

Date:

Name:

Add:

Dear Mr. Robey:

I appreciated meeting with you on _______________ (date) and learning more
about _______________ (company). The more I learn about your firm, the more
I believe I am the person for the job.

As you get closer to the decision of whom to hire for this position, I would like to
restate that skill and adaptability are the first two words that come to mind when
asked to describe my qualifications. "Can Do" and "Will Do" are the watchwords
that describe my attitude. My progressive background was detailed on my
resume. Whatever your expectation, I know that I can exceed it!

I will contact you in a few days to review my qualifications and your requirements
for the position. Thank you for your consideration and time.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling

Date:

Name:

Add:

Dear Mr. Robinson:

I enjoyed our opportunity to discuss _______________ s) plans for the
future. Clearly, your company is made up of committed team members who take
their work seriously and enjoy working together. I would like to contribute to such
a team.

As we reviewed this morning, as a new start-up company, _______________ is
already highly respected in the industry. With my previous experience and
reputation in this field, I know I would be an asset to your firm. I have a capability
for streamlining operations, finding more productive methods to achieve top
performance, eliminating waste, and reducing unnecessary expenses.

I will call you next week after you have had an opportunity to review the
remaining candidates. I am confident that my abilities and qualifications will stand
out from the rest.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling

Enclosure

Date:

Name:

Add:

Dear Mr. Smith:

I want to thank you for taking the time to speak with me yesterday over the
telephone regarding the ___________ position at _______________ (company).
I value your frankness, helpfulness, and direction. I finished our conversation
feeling very positive about the possibility of working for your company.

In order to restate what I can bring to your company, I am known to: bring a
positive mental attitude, experience, education, and a goal-oriented mentality;
work well with others; have an insatiable appetite to gain and apply new
knowledge; have gained valuable business sense through everyday experience.
Once again, thank you for your time and help. I will set up another appointment
next week as we discussed, and follow-up on the possibilities you mentioned.
Sincerely,

Drew Sterling

Date:

Name:

Add:

Mr. Boyd:

I have recently updated my resume and ask that you consider me once again for
a position within your firm. I believe the new skills and experience reflected on
my resume will exceed your expections.

If I could take a moment more of your time to present my qualifications, I would
remind you that I am a versatile, broadly experienced _______________
professional with a solid record of achievement in _______________ for leading
firms in the highly competitive _______________ industry. I have over
_______________ years of experience and thrive within a high-pressure
environment. I have a consistent history of managing undertakings and details to
get results.

I will call again on _______________ to answer any questions you might have.
Sincerely,

Drew Sterling

Date:

Name:

Add:Sun City West, FL 34731-3523

Dear Mr. Costello:

_______________ was one of the most memorable days of my professional
career. Meeting with you and _______________ gave me tremendous insight
into the field and profession for which _______________ (company) has earned
such an outstanding reputation.

Since you are going to reach a decision quickly, I would like to mention the
following points which make me uniquely qualified for the position we discussed:
I am an upstanding, motivated and organized individual, and have proven myself
in previous work experiences. At _______________ (company), I was frequently
assigned many challenging tasks, well beyond the range of my normal duties. I
am confident that I could be a vital asset to your company.

I believe that I have the exact background that you are seeking. I will call again
next week to check on the progress of your search.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling

Date:

Name:

Add:

Dear Mr. Cash:

My interest in working for _______________ (company) and the
_______________ (team) has increased tremendously since my interview with
_______________ last week. You are obviously looking for a dedicated
professional who can make a difference on the team. I am looking for a team that
pushes the limits of what can be accomplished. Our objectives seem perfectly
aligned.

As you mentioned in our interview, you need people who can think and act
quickly in tight situations and who can deal with a variety of different types of
personnel. Throughout my career, I have been recognized by supervisors for
carrying twice the workload of most employees. I am proficient in time
management, quick to learn new tasks, and have accomplished noted
achievements in professional areas requiring diplomacy, confidentiality, and/or
sensitivity.

I've included an updated copy of my resume so you can review once again my
experience and capabilities. I think another personal meeting would really give
you the opportunity to judge my _______________ abilities.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling

Date:

Name:

Add:

Dear Mr. Plunkett:

When we last spoke, you indicated that you were seeking someone to fill the
_______________ position that could _______________. Though I did not fit the
bill for that position, I would definitely be interested in other positions in that
department that would fit my skills and experiences more closely.

From our discussion it is obvious that you need someone that can
_______________. My background in _______________ and _______________
would fulfill that need. I have been a/an _______________ for the past
_______________ years. In addition, I have been a/an _______________ for
_______________. I believe that this experience would enable me to make a
vital addition to your firm.

Perhaps it may be worthwhile to meet once again and explore the many ways in
which I could benefit your company? If you agree, I can be reached at
_______________.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling

Date:

Name:

Add:

Dear Ms. Griffin:

Meeting with you this week to discuss your s goals and objectives was
truly a pleasure. I look forward to meeting the rest of the team and learning how I
can best contribute to your efforts.

From our conversation, I feel confident that I can help strengthen the bonds
within the department. Interacting with people has always been one of my
strongest attributes. In my position at _______________ (company), I was able
to bring a diversity of people together to pursue a common goal and achieve our
organizational mandate. This ability, as well as my analytical and planning skills,
seem to match closely with the description you have provided about your
available position.

I will call you next week after you have had an opportunity to review the
remaining candidates. I am confident that my abilities and qualifications will stand
out from the rest.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling

Enclosure
Date:

Name:

Add:

Dear Mr. Sinney:

It has been _______________ since we last spoke about your company's
_______________ position. At that time, you mentioned you would be making a
decision soon. As I have not yet heard back from your company, I am unsure if I
am still under consideration for this position or if the position has been filled. If
the position is still open, I would like to again express my interest in working with
you at _______________ (company).

Once again, if you are looking for a performance-orientated person to fill a
position in your _______________ (department), my experience is broad-based
and will provide a valuable contribution to the right position. I am a self-motivated
individual seeking a challenging position that utilizes my strengths and abilities.

Perhaps it may be worthwhile to meet once again and explore the many ways in
which I could benefit your company? If you agree, I can be reached at
_______________.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling

Date:

Name:

Add:

Dear Mr. Klein:

I want to thank you for taking the time to speak with me yesterday over the
telephone regarding the ___________ position at _______________ (company).
I value your frankness, helpfulness, and direction. I finished our conversation
feeling very positive about the possibility of working for your company.

As I mentioned before, my overall qualifications include _______________. I
have consistently achieved high performance evaluations and am recognized as
one of the top contributors within the field. Knowing your company's specific
personnel needs, I can easily see a match with my experience. Thank you for
your consideration.

I plan to be in the _______________ (area) on _______________ (date). I look
forward to meeting with you in person.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling

Date:

Name:

Add:

Dear Mr. Peterman:

Although it was discouraging to learn that you have chosen another candidate for
the _______________ position, I wanted to let you know that I still feel my
qualifications and skills can benefit _______________ (company). If anything
changes, or another position becomes available, please give me a call.

As a member of your firm I would bring a positive mental attitude, experience,
education, and a goal-oriented mentality. I work well with others, have an
insatiable appetite to gain and apply new knowledge, and have gained valuable
business sense through everyday experience.

I am certainly interested in exploring how I may be a part of _______________
s future growth in the field.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling

Date:

Name:

Add:

Dear Mr. Johnson:

Interviewing for a position with _______________ (company) has been very
informative. The best part is getting to know so many creative and bright people.
I look forward to furthering this relationship.

From my interview last week, I fully understand that you are looking for someone
who is ready to take on new issues and challenges in s market. With a
degree in _______________, I am prepared to participate in an exciting and
challenging career in _______________. My education focused on leading edge
_______________ issues and prepared me for the future with a unique blend of
knowledge and leadership skills. I believe that puts me in an ideal position to
offer my services to your firm.

Thank you so much for taking the time to meet with me and to review my resume
for the position of _______________. It is with great interest and enthusiasm that
I suggested that my candidacy be considered.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling

Date:

Name:

Add:

Dear Ms. Farris:

While reading the classified ads in the _______________ paper, I noticed that
you are still seeking a/an _______________. Though I previously replied to the
original advertisement, I would like to once again resubmit my resume in
consideration for this position.

I know that you need qualified managers to help you get this project off the
ground. I have a reputation as a seasoned executive experienced in
_______________. With proven leadership, management and organizational
abilities well established, I am also known to be a versatile self-starter with highly
developed communication and interpersonal skills. This project was meant for
me!

I appreciate your consideration, and look forward to the possibility of meeting
with you and the members of your senior management team. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling

Date:

Name:

Add:

Dear Ms. Maclean:

I appreciate the time you recently took to discuss with me the position you
currently have open at _______________ (company). It was a pleasure speaking
with you and meeting your very competent staff. I found each of my
conversations extremely informative. As I mentioned during our interview, I am
confident that, given the chance, I could contribute a great deal to your overall
company objectives and goals.

In addition to my experience, skills, and qualifications, I am an experienced team
player who brings enthusiasm and energy into group efforts. I know that I can
meet and exceed your expectations.

As you recommended in our interview, I've enclosed a representative portfolio
highlighting my _______________ work. If you feel my talents are in line with
your ideas, please call so we can further discuss _______________ (company's)
needs.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling

Enclosure
Date:

Name:

Add:

Dear Mr. Smith:

I appreciate your taking time from a busy, critical schedule to meet with me to
discuss the _______________ position. Although I may lack some specific
experience in your field, I can bring to your team a positive and confident
personality blended with a strong work ethic.

Since we discussed that I might be better suited for the position of
_________ that is also available at your company, I have adjusted my
resume to reflect additional skills in regard to the new position. I have enclosed
my resume with this letter for your files. As you can see, I do have substantial
_______________ experience with _______________ (company) that was very
congenial and beneficial to both parties.

Perhaps it may be worthwhile to meet once again and explore the many ways in
which I could benefit your company? If you agree, I can be reached at
_______________.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling

Enclosure
Date:

Name:

Add:

Dear Ms. Doyle:

I would like to thank you for the time you gave me to discuss the position you
have open at _______________ (company). Given our recent discussion, I am
aware that the job description for _______________ describes an individual who
is skilled in negotiation and who has a demonstrated ability to assess risk and
respond appropriately. With my background in _______________, I am sure that
you can see that my marketable strengths and expertise are completely in
alignment with this description.

In addition to my experience, skills, and qualifications, I am an experienced team
player who brings enthusiasm and energy into group efforts. I know that I can
meet and exceed your expectations.

I will call you later this week to arrange another time to meet.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling

Enclosure

Date:

Name:

Add:

Dear Ms. Lewis:

_______________ (company) is known as one of the "most admired" companies
in the _______________ industry and one that aggressively recruits bright and
talented people with a passion for work and great attitudes. Your renowned
reputation was certainly evident in our recent meeting. I believe that I also
demonstrated that my background and history evidence my passion and work
ethic. I would like a further opportunity to substantiate my talent in person.
In our interview I mentioned that I have earned a reputation as a valuable and
cooperative co-worker by being fair, honest, and willing to help others when
needed, and effectively resolving conflicts at appropriate times. I have also
gained experience in assisting new managers and other staff to become familiar
with policy and operations.

Based on our discussion, my interest in this position is even more enthusiastic. I
would welcome the opportunity to proceed to the next logical step.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling

Date:

Name:

Add:

Dear Ms. Clever:

Thank you for taking so much time to speak with me during our recent interview.
Though I was disappointed that I was not chosen for the _______________
position, I would like to keep my file active with your company.

If more time had been available, I would have liked to explain in greater detail my
accomplishments at _______________ (company). My responsibilities included
training and motivating employees, providing customer service and satisfaction,
increasing merchandise sales through sales volume and profitability, shrinkage
control and scheduling as well as preparing reports on daily sales and receipts. I
was also recognized for high ethical standards in all work performed.

If your company has any openings that fit my qualifications and experience, I
would appreciate hearing from you again.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling

Date:

Name:

Add:

Dear Mr. Soto:

I would like to thank you again for the opportunity to interview with your firm. The
reputation of _______________ (company) stands by itself, and speaks of
integrity, innovation, and a new generation of service. You are known to employ
some of the most talented and hard working individuals in the business. I have a
reputation as a highly successful _______________ with experience in
_______________, _______________, and _______________. I am very
interested in pursuing a mutually positive alliance with your firm.

My background includes substantial experience in _______________,
_______________, and _______________. With _______________ years of
progressively senior management experience, I have logged a very satisfying
record of achievement.

I believe that I have the exact background that you are seeking. I will call again
next week to check on the progress of your search.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling

Date:

Name:

Add:

Dear Mr. Cordova:

Thank you for the time and courtesy extended to me in our recent meeting at
_______________ (company). I went home with a positive impression and a
greater knowledge of what it takes to succeed in this industry. According to its
Mission Statement, _______________ (company) is built from a strong team of
talented individuals with extensive _______________ expertise. The
organization's emphasis is on understanding the issues underlying new
technologies and making innovation a reality. With my background in
_______________, I know that I could complement your team.

In addition to my experience, skills, and qualifications, I am an experienced team
player who brings enthusiasm and energy into group efforts. I know that I can
meet and exceed your expectations.

Perhaps we should meet again to further discuss the contributions that I could
make to your firm if employed as a/an _______________ of your team. Should
you agree, I can be reached during office hours at _______________ or at
_______________ in the evening.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling

Enclosure

Date:

Name:

Add:

Dear Ms. Parker:

Having recently moved to _______________, I was pleased to see a name that I
recognized when I attended the first employment seminar at _______________
(company). Although we t have time to speak at length, I would like to point
out that I have a background in _______________, and a thorough knowledge of
_______________ and _______________. At _______________, I played a
major role in _______________.

I believe my work experience record reflects my determination and desire to
produce exceptional work. My management style is to lead by action, assess the
situation, and create consensus through effective communication at all levels.
I will contact you during the week of _______________ to discuss our next step.
I am confident that, working together, we can bring my job search to a successful
conclusion.

Sincerely,

Drew Sterling

Very attractive webpage example

2005-06-24T23:40:00.000-07:00

I found a very attractive web:

“You’re About To Learn Secrets That Most Men Will Never Know About Women...”

Inside you’ll learn...

“The Kiss Test” - How to tell if she’s ready to be kissed.
The difference between how men and women think about dating - and why
most women want to keep you from being successful.
How to use “secret” body language to keep a woman’s attention.
How to approach a new woman that you’d like to meet - and exactly what
to say to start a conversation without “pick up lines”.
Fun places to take women that are FREE - no paying for expensive dates...
And much, much more...

Just use your first name and valid email as your password - then click the “Free Instant Access!” button to enter (Use the same password when returning. All information kept 100% confidential). Allow the next page a few seconds to load.

Put your name and email. So i can keep all the client in this site.

Online Market Strategy

2005-06-24T10:48:00.000-07:00

Polka dots, posies, and Paris(Hilton that is) are the most interesting fads for this summer. But that trends are meaningless to me, if you got same as me, let's talk about something else:
Blogs,
RSS,
Geo-targeting.

Blog Monetizing:
Blog is too hot to all around the world. Even the richest the guy(Bill of course) rearlize this is the big changgle for microsoft. I start play it since this year by accedent.

According to a report entitled "State of Blogging" published by Pew Internet & America Life Project(january, 2005):

One quarter of all Internet users read blogs- roughly 32 million American adults.
9% of all Interent users say they've created blog.
ages from 18 to 29 are most actively involved
18% of internet users over 50years old

So, the market is there. But how to dig the gold? let's think about it.

.....

Cool, Feeling Wallop

2005-06-23T09:29:00.000-07:00

Same as Gmail, if you want join the Microsoft online lab for Wallop, you need invite by someone already has the account. As a luck bird, i got one, just try it. Sooooo Cool.

Wallop intigrate Blog, SNS, P2P fucation all togerther. Soo Cool.

Since i don't know how to put pictures on this blog. i can't show the interface. Will to do it later once i figer out putting pictures.

Having fun now. If you want a invite letter, just drop your email on comments.

Gmail Invite

2005-06-22T22:19:00.000-07:00

Sounds like Gmail not much attractable now. Luckly, I still have 30 invite available. If anyone interest, you and leave a message as following:

yao's forum

or leave a comments for this message.

Good luck.

Todays new found about English writting

2005-06-21T19:07:00.000-07:00

I found a new lick from buzz.blogger.com. It show a good title: 50 tools to help you in writing
Some are sound interesting. But it too loong, will read it later.

about Crispads.com

2005-06-21T17:47:00.000-07:00

Refered from one of my friend, Crispads offers ad paid for publishers. But currently only availeable for English lanuage Blog. It makes me no choice. But, in the other hand, it force me to practice English. Anyway, just sign up a application and waitting for approve. From their web, it should take about 24-48 hours.

Will see.

Starter Plan

2005-06-21T17:34:00.000-07:00

This is the first step, I am trying to build up my online resource for Silicon Vallley information.

My focus are base on What I see, What I hear, What I Learning from the day to day life in Campbell California.

congraduations from yao

2005-06-20T09:52:00.000-07:00