Last weekend -- started looking for a new apartment close to the new job.
Sunday -- everything was closed -- I found 2 prospects -- but mostly ran around looking at closed offices.
It ocurred to me that I needed to make sure that my new apartment building is in a good school district.
DeeDee was kind enough to give me few sites to look at:
ratemyschool.com and
greatschools.com
Yeah -- ratemyschool.com -- PORN site (DeeDee! -- I'm shocked!)
Thanks DeeDee -- any future kids sure would get a great education there.
Best laugh I had all day.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Ft Myers fires porn star husband
Fla. town employee fired over porn actress wife
By BRIAN SKOLOFF (AP) – 3 days ago
The mayor of a small southwest Florida town on Thursday defended the town council's decision to fire its city manager after officials learned his wife is an adult film actress.
Mayor Larry Kiker insisted that Scott Janke's termination had nothing to do with his spouse's job, that the town was merely trying to maintain order.
"What we were addressing was a situation where we weren't going to be able to govern the town with all the disruption and interruption," Kiker said.
The plan appears to have backfired.
"I've done over 30 interviews (with media) ... I've gotten hundreds of e-mails, we're getting threatened," Kiker said. "Nobody is getting any work done around here."
Still, Kiker insisted that Janke wasn't fired because of his wife's job.
"We didn't fire him because his wife was a porn star," Kiker griped, adding that the decision wasn't a "knee-jerk reaction."
However, the mayor also noted: "It was not his job performance. We all liked Scott ... He's a good guy."
Kiker said he learned of Janke's wife's job after receiving a telephone call from a reporter on Tuesday. He said he then spoke to Janke, who agreed "this was going to be a big disruption for the town and he was not going to be able to do his job well."
Within a few hours, Kiker had called an emergency town council meeting, and the group voted 5-0 to exercise a "no-cause" clause in Janke's contract, effectively firing him.
Councilman Tom Babcock said at a council meeting Wednesday that Janke was fired because his wife's profession brought an inaccurate image to Fort Myers Beach, the News-Press of Fort Myers reported.
"When you become a public figure you are held to a different level of scrutiny and ethics," Babcock said at the meeting.
Janke told The Associated Press on Wednesday night that he and his wife had their "heads held high."
"We have done nothing to be embarrassed about. We've done nothing wrong," Janke said. He said it's too early to think about what's next, and wouldn't comment on any possible legal action.
He will get a severance package worth six months salary, which comes to about $50,000, plus health benefits.
Janke said he married Anabela Mota Janke, who goes by the stage name Jazella Moore, in October. He began working for the town in March 2008.
Not that I'm a fan of Porn -- or porn stars -- but seriously? Why should anyone care who he's married to? -- Another one for the lawyers.
By BRIAN SKOLOFF (AP) – 3 days ago
The mayor of a small southwest Florida town on Thursday defended the town council's decision to fire its city manager after officials learned his wife is an adult film actress.
Mayor Larry Kiker insisted that Scott Janke's termination had nothing to do with his spouse's job, that the town was merely trying to maintain order.
"What we were addressing was a situation where we weren't going to be able to govern the town with all the disruption and interruption," Kiker said.
The plan appears to have backfired.
"I've done over 30 interviews (with media) ... I've gotten hundreds of e-mails, we're getting threatened," Kiker said. "Nobody is getting any work done around here."
Still, Kiker insisted that Janke wasn't fired because of his wife's job.
"We didn't fire him because his wife was a porn star," Kiker griped, adding that the decision wasn't a "knee-jerk reaction."
However, the mayor also noted: "It was not his job performance. We all liked Scott ... He's a good guy."
Kiker said he learned of Janke's wife's job after receiving a telephone call from a reporter on Tuesday. He said he then spoke to Janke, who agreed "this was going to be a big disruption for the town and he was not going to be able to do his job well."
Within a few hours, Kiker had called an emergency town council meeting, and the group voted 5-0 to exercise a "no-cause" clause in Janke's contract, effectively firing him.
Councilman Tom Babcock said at a council meeting Wednesday that Janke was fired because his wife's profession brought an inaccurate image to Fort Myers Beach, the News-Press of Fort Myers reported.
"When you become a public figure you are held to a different level of scrutiny and ethics," Babcock said at the meeting.
Janke told The Associated Press on Wednesday night that he and his wife had their "heads held high."
"We have done nothing to be embarrassed about. We've done nothing wrong," Janke said. He said it's too early to think about what's next, and wouldn't comment on any possible legal action.
He will get a severance package worth six months salary, which comes to about $50,000, plus health benefits.
Janke said he married Anabela Mota Janke, who goes by the stage name Jazella Moore, in October. He began working for the town in March 2008.
Not that I'm a fan of Porn -- or porn stars -- but seriously? Why should anyone care who he's married to? -- Another one for the lawyers.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Quests
On a quest to find:
- a book of the letters of John and Abigail Adams' letters
- a new apartment close to work and not so far that my friends will never visit again
- a flat silicone hot pad at least 12 x 12 (for my Mom)
- a great little black dress -- you know -- the one that we're all supposed to have in our wardrobes
- Something to wear with those cute orange shoes I bought earlier this year
Yeah -- that's pretty much it
Life is good -- I pretty much have what I need.
What a happy thought
Monday, July 20, 2009
Grandma in the car
I dreamt the other night that I was out with Mom and Dad and my 93 yr old grandmother. Dad insisted that Grandma should drive us back.
The whole time I'm saying, "Grandma, left, Left LEFT!" as we careen around town -- almost driving off the road and missing our on-ramp (apparently dream-Dad thought that Grandma+Interstate was a grand idea!)
My Dad's in the backseat telling me to be quiet and leave Grandma alone.
seriously?
Ruth hasn't been allowed to drive since about 1965 --
I couldn't stop laughing when I woke up.
Just before that -- I dreamed that Curt and I were talking about.......oh -- wait
nevermind
that part of the dream's none of your business....
The whole time I'm saying, "Grandma, left, Left LEFT!" as we careen around town -- almost driving off the road and missing our on-ramp (apparently dream-Dad thought that Grandma+Interstate was a grand idea!)
My Dad's in the backseat telling me to be quiet and leave Grandma alone.
seriously?
Ruth hasn't been allowed to drive since about 1965 --
I couldn't stop laughing when I woke up.
Just before that -- I dreamed that Curt and I were talking about.......oh -- wait
nevermind
that part of the dream's none of your business....
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Yeah -- he's a catch
From Craigslist missed connections
to the lady I once adored - m4w - 56
Reply to: pers-mtswx-1256708497@craigslist.org Date: 2009-07-06, 6:20PM CDT
I'm the type of man that only persues one relationship. That being said, I am s-o-o-o-o glad you showed what a bitch you are before I wasted any time with you.
***************************
oooooooooh and an almost accidental haiku!
Break Room - m4w - 40 (We work in Richardson)
Reply to: pers-2hjx4-1251195690@craigslist.org Date: 2009-07-02, 7:37PM CDT
This past wednesday
we made eye contact, 2 times
You came in for ice.
I don't even know your name!
to the lady I once adored - m4w - 56
Reply to: pers-mtswx-1256708497@craigslist.org Date: 2009-07-06, 6:20PM CDT
I'm the type of man that only persues one relationship. That being said, I am s-o-o-o-o glad you showed what a bitch you are before I wasted any time with you.
***************************
oooooooooh and an almost accidental haiku!
Break Room - m4w - 40 (We work in Richardson)
Reply to: pers-2hjx4-1251195690@craigslist.org Date: 2009-07-02, 7:37PM CDT
This past wednesday
we made eye contact, 2 times
You came in for ice.
I don't even know your name!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
‘Want a job? What’s your Facebook password?’
July 6, 2009 by Staff (found on HR Morning.com and edited down)
This employer’s taken the concept of online background checks to a new level.
Candidates applying for jobs with the city of Bozeman, Montana, are asked to list “any and all” Web sites, chat rooms and social networking groups they use (”including but not limited to Facebook, Google, Yahoo, YouTube.com, MySpace, etc.”) — along with their usernames and passwords.
Many hiring managers Google applicants’ names or look for them on Facebook, but actually logging in to their personal profiles is something new entirely.
Why does Bozeman want that access? According to city attorney Greg Sullivan, it’s “to make sure the people that we hire have the highest moral character and are a good fit for the city,” The Consumerist reports.
Sullivan also said the city doesn’t look at “the things that the federal Constitution lists as protected things” (whatever that means)................ In a recent press release, Bozeman announced it will “suspend its practice of reviewing candidates’ password protected internet information until the City conducts a more comprehensive evaluation of the practice.”
Of all the stupid insane HR practices -- what is the City of Bozeman thinking? Protected information such as Age, familial status, sexual orientation, religion, medical information -- are all available on facebook. How in the world could they defend this practice in court.
This employer’s taken the concept of online background checks to a new level.
Candidates applying for jobs with the city of Bozeman, Montana, are asked to list “any and all” Web sites, chat rooms and social networking groups they use (”including but not limited to Facebook, Google, Yahoo, YouTube.com, MySpace, etc.”) — along with their usernames and passwords.
Many hiring managers Google applicants’ names or look for them on Facebook, but actually logging in to their personal profiles is something new entirely.
Why does Bozeman want that access? According to city attorney Greg Sullivan, it’s “to make sure the people that we hire have the highest moral character and are a good fit for the city,” The Consumerist reports.
Sullivan also said the city doesn’t look at “the things that the federal Constitution lists as protected things” (whatever that means)................ In a recent press release, Bozeman announced it will “suspend its practice of reviewing candidates’ password protected internet information until the City conducts a more comprehensive evaluation of the practice.”
Of all the stupid insane HR practices -- what is the City of Bozeman thinking? Protected information such as Age, familial status, sexual orientation, religion, medical information -- are all available on facebook. How in the world could they defend this practice in court.
Hey -- why stop there -- why not ask for my Eharmony password --
idiots.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Teambuilding gone bad.
The Backstory: Naked Friday proves a hit at marketing firm
.....Ailing design and marketing company onebestway, in Newcastle upon Tyne in northern England, were convinced by a business psychologist to get their gear off for Naked Friday in an effort to boost team spirit. Psychologist David Taylor told The Sun that going naked would allow the team to lose their inhibitions and talk more openly and honestly with each other. "Inviting an organisation to go naked is the most extreme technique I've used," he said.
.....nearly all of the staff turned up in their birthday suits on the day – except for one man who chose to wear a posing pouch and two women who kept their underwear on. Front-of-house manager Sam Jackson told The Sun: “It was brilliant. Now that we've seen each other naked, there are no barriers. "We weren't put under pressure. If we wanted to come in clothed or in our underwear, we could. But I love my body and wasn't ashamed."
Part of my job is to keep up with the HR news -- this came in today. My first thought -- Is there some sort of English April fools day in July?
How do you even present such a thing? What does the Policy look like on this one.
SOP 874 - Naked Friday
Purpose: To promote free communication throughout the company
Guidelines:
.....Ailing design and marketing company onebestway, in Newcastle upon Tyne in northern England, were convinced by a business psychologist to get their gear off for Naked Friday in an effort to boost team spirit. Psychologist David Taylor told The Sun that going naked would allow the team to lose their inhibitions and talk more openly and honestly with each other. "Inviting an organisation to go naked is the most extreme technique I've used," he said.
.....nearly all of the staff turned up in their birthday suits on the day – except for one man who chose to wear a posing pouch and two women who kept their underwear on. Front-of-house manager Sam Jackson told The Sun: “It was brilliant. Now that we've seen each other naked, there are no barriers. "We weren't put under pressure. If we wanted to come in clothed or in our underwear, we could. But I love my body and wasn't ashamed."
Part of my job is to keep up with the HR news -- this came in today. My first thought -- Is there some sort of English April fools day in July?
How do you even present such a thing? What does the Policy look like on this one.
SOP 874 - Naked Friday
Purpose: To promote free communication throughout the company
Guidelines:
- Associates may choose to wear or not wear clothes within Dress Code
- During naked Friday you may not wear tube tops, hot pants, coulottes, t-shirts with offensive statements or flip flops in alignment with Dress Code guidelines Monday - Thursday.
- Associates wearing inappropriate clothing will be asked to strip naked immediately in order to comply with Naked Friday Dress Code guidelines
- If the need arises, Associates experiencing unexpected autonomic responses may take their scheduled 15 minute break without notice........
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