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Fiction
- House Rules by Jodi Picoult
- Secrets of Eden by Chris Bohjalian
- I, Alex Cross by James Patterson
- Off Season by Catherine Gilbert Murdock (sequel to Dairy Queen)
- Front and Center by Catherine Gilbert Murdock (sequel to Dairy Queen)
- Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
- Liar by Justine Larbelestier
- How to Steal a Car by Pete Hautman
- All-In by Pete Hautman
- No Limit by Pete Hautman
- So Punk Rock (and Other Ways to Disappoint Your Mother) by Micol Ostow; art by David Ostow
- Lockdown by Alexander Smith
- Struts and Frets by Jon Skovron
Graphic Novels
- Copper by by Kazu Kibuishi
- Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone: The After Hours by Mark Kneece
- Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone: The Midnight Sun by Mark Kneece
- Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone: The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street by Mark Kneece
- Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone: Walking Distance by Mark Kneece
- Calamity Jack by Shannon Hale & Dean Hale; illustrated by Nathan Hale
Non-Fiction
I am Ozzy by Ozzy Osbourne with Chris Ayres
Cook This, Not That: Kitchen Survival Guide by by David Zinczenko and Mattt Goulding
The Bite of the Mango by Mariatu Kamara with Susan McClelland
DVDs
- Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
- The Wizard of Oz
- Mary Poppins
- Mad Money: Back to Basics
- Untold Wealth of the Super Rich
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Think what's on your Facebook page doesn't matter? Think again!
In a 2009 survey of over 2500 employers and hiring managers, 45% of employers said they use social networking sites to screen applicants--up from 22% two years ago. Another 11% say they plan on using these sites to screen candidates in the future. The survey, conducted by CareerBuilder.com, found that of those employers who viewed applicants' Facebook, MySpace, and LinkedIn accounts, 35% said they chose not to offer a candidate a position based on what they found.
So, what turns employers off? According to the survey, the following online behaviors cost applicants a job:
- Provocative or inappropriate photographs or information
- References to the candidate drinking or using drugs
- Bad-mouthing their previous employer, co-workers or clients
- Poor communication skills
- Discriminatory comments
- Lying about qualifications
- Sharing confidential information from previous employer
But it's not all bad news. Employers also look for positives in a candidate's social networking page, such as:
- Provides a good feel for the candidate’s personality and fit
- Supports the candidate’s professional qualifications
- Shows creativity
- Solid communication skills
- Shows the candidate is well-rounded
- Other people post good references about the candidate
- Awards and accolades the candidate has achieved
Rosemary Haefner, Vice President of Human Resources at CareerBuilder, offers these tips for making sure your Facebook page doesn't cost you a job in the future:
- DO clean up digital dirt BEFORE you begin your job search. Remove any photos, content and links that can work against you in an employer’s eyes.
- DO consider creating your own professional group on sites like Facebook or BrightFuse.com to establish relationships with thought leaders, recruiters and potential referrals.
- DO keep gripes offline. Keep the content focused on the positive, whether that relates to professional or personal information. Makes sure to highlight specific accomplishments inside and outside of work.
- DON’T forget others can see your friends, so be selective about who you accept as friends. Monitor comments made by others. Consider using the "block comments" feature or setting your profile to "private" so only designated friends can view it.
- DON’T mention your job search if you’re still employed.
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100 Most Educational iPhone Apps
from Accredited Online Colleges.org
Do you have an iPhone or iPod Touch?
These educational apps allow you to test your skills and enhance your learning
anytime, anywhere!
Categories include: brain exercises, flashcards/quizzes, science, math, geography/history, languages, art, productivity, reference materials, and English.
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Search millions of photographs from the LIFE photo archive, stretching from the 1750s to today. Most were never published and are now available for the first time through the joint work of LIFE and Google. |
YOU have the power…
In this game, you will be responsible for redistricting an area for population, size, and contiguity—or gerrymandering a district for purposes of partisanship or compliance with the Voting Rights Act. You must comply with federal laws while pleasing your elected officials.
Includes a playable version of the Tanner Reform Bill!
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