mavenlink online
As someone that likes to work on making money on the side, you know when I am not working at a real day job at a desk, I like to keep up on website that allow you to promote your personal brand. I suspect that you have heard of a lot of these types of sites, even if you are not interested in promoting your personal brand. I am talking about sites like Elance and Guru.com and even sites like Rent A Coder. Well, if you like to look for sites like that like I do then you need to know about this new site that I have recently discovered. It is called Mavenlink and it is a lot like those other sites that I have mentioned. What is cool about this particular site though is that is really allows you and your personal brand to stand out, which is a great way to up your visibility. You actually become a part of this great pool of super talented people just like you. And the site itself is a great way for businesses out there that are looking for creative talent to easily find just what they are looking for. Check it out for yourself today!
Slacker tip #189 - Don’t come in with a lot of stuff
If you are like me then you are all about getting to work late and leaving early. This is easier in some work places than others. If you sit near a lot of people then it is likely going to be easier to leave early than to come in late. I recently had this dilemma and came up with a fool-proof way to leave early without getting caught. In fact, I sometimes left up to a half hour early without getting caught.
See, I used to come into work with a lunch bag and a backpack. This meant that if I wanted to sneak out I would make a lot of noise with all of that stuff AND it would be obvious that I was leaving if I walked out of the department carrying all that stuff. I knew that I needed to look like I was just going to the bathroom or something. That means that I needed to be empty handed!
I changed up my routine a bit and only carried in what I needed into the office. On days that I did not pack a lunch I came into the office with nothing. On days that I brought my lunch I would take my lunch bag to the car before my lunch period was up. This allowed me to have absolutely nothing to carry to car at the end of the day.
The bonus of this technique is that people can’t walk by your desk and judge if you are there or not if you never have anything at your desk!
I would get up and leave early. People probably thought I was going to the bathroom or another floor in the building. I also left my computer on to keep up the charade.
And what if you run into the boss in the elevator or parking garage? Just say that you needed to get something out of your car.
Win a Prize
Want to win one of five awesome prizes just by commenting, blogging or tweeting? Well, now you can. BluFrog is sponsoring a contest where you can win a trip to New York City for New Year’s, Chicago for Lollapalooza, Orlando for the Richard Petty Racing Experience, or Aspen for the Winter X Games. Or, if that all seems way too taxing for you slackers, you can score a brand new Xbox 360 Elite and Rock Band 2 bundle for low-key slackery in the comfort of your own home.
And entering the contest is pretty slacktastic too. All you have to do is leave a comment on the contest page, blog about the contest and which prize you intend to claim, or send a tweet about it. If you are blogging, don’t forget to leave a comment on the contest page with the URL of your post. If you choose to tweet, make sure to include #bluworld and http://bit.ly/UiiJy in your tweet. Otherwise, you won’t be eligible to win, which would mean you have lifted a finger for nothing.
If I win, I’m going to NYC. I treat myself to the city on a regular basis, but letting someone else foot the bill means money I don’t have to earn.
Office Prank - The Non-working Mouse
Never forget there is more than one way to make a mouse stop working. Unplugging someone’s mouse from the back of his or her computer is a classic. In fact, it’s so classic, you can use it in your prank. Laser mice make it so easy to prevent your co-workers from getting their jobs done. Just take one of those miniature-sized sticky notes and apply it to the back of your co-worker’s mouse over the laser window, then return the mouse to its original position. The minis are just the right size to stay perfectly hidden beneath the surface of the mouse. The person whose mouse you sabotaged will figure it out eventually, but you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how many idiots you have on their knees beneath their desks before they bother checking the underside of their mouse.
For extra fun, do this to every mouse in your office at once. It’s a great way to weed out the morons.
ReloraMAX Stress Relief
Got a boss or coworker that is always on your back or in your business? Maybe they need to stop being so stressed out about what you are doing. Why not let them know about ReloraMAX Stress Relief. It is a stress, anxiety and weight loss formula that can help with stress relief. It can do all of that without making you sleepy. The best thing about this is that it comes with a 90 day return policy so they really have nothing to lose by giving it a try and seeing if it works for them. And if you recommend it then you might get in their good graces!
Stem Cell Research News
Do you know a lot about stem cells and stem cell research? Are you interested in keeping up with what is going in regards to stem cell research and any progress that may be being made. If so you need to know about the new Stem Cell Research News.net website. It is a new site that helps you to keep track of the latest and greatest developments in the realm of stem cell research and stem cell news. You can read about the latest developments in regards to things like cord blood banking. You can read about what is going on with stem cells being used for stem cell therapies. You can also get info on the various ways that stem cells can be preserved. You can read about the ways that people think that stem cells can be used to treats diseases that we currently have no cure for. That list is at around 75 different things that they think that stem cells can be used for right now. You can also learn about the various sources of stem cells if you are interested in learning more about where all they can come from. Especially if you are looking for no controversial sources.
Slacker tip #188 - Forging real doctor’s notes can get you arrested
I have said on here before that being a complete slacker is not for the amateurs. As if any proof of that is needed, a woman in South Carolina got herself arrested for taking some real doctor’s business cards and forms and making some fake doctor’s notes. Here’s the info…
Woman jailed for allegedly faking doctor’s notes
Jun 11, 2009 2:18 PM EST
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Students have been known to try to fake a doctor’s note to get out of school. A South Carolina woman has now been arrested and accused of writing fake doctor’s notes for four students. The Sun News of Myrtle Beach reported Wednesday that 45-year-old Naomi Antoinette Aranda was charged with forgery. Horry County police said she wrote notes for four students at Socastee High School, including her own child.
Police said the fake documents were created using business cards and forms and were faxed to the school with fake signatures.
Aranda was being held in the Horry County jail. It was unclear if she had an attorney.
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Information from: The Sun News, http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com
Tired of Windows Vista slowness?
As a slacker at work you might not be too interested in taking care of the slowness that is Windows Vista on your work computer. Of course, if you are using you work computer for things other than work then you might be interested in making Windows Vista play nice with others on your work computer. Of if you are unlucky enough to have a computer at home that has Windows Vista on it you will most definitely want to learn how to fix that slow problem that it has. Well, with the help of Dr. Debugger you can be well on your way of making Windows Vista a bit quicker. Of course, with as slow as it seems to run it would not take much to make it seem quicker, eh? Dr. Debugger only charges $12.95 to get your computer working faster. You do not even have to take it in and drop it off any place. In fact, all you have to do is follow the simple instructions that they will give you and you will be able to see it working faster all by your self! They even offer a 100 percent money back guarantee. So what have you got to lose?
Office Prank - Rigging a Chair to Drop Down
Have you ever worked in an office that has those chairs that you can rig so that they will drop down when someone sits in them? If so, you already know how much fun those can be. What is awesome about them is that when you rig them to drop they appear to be just fine. The chair will still look like a tall, normal office chair. But as soon as someone sits in it, down it goes! This is particularly fun to do if there is a meeting - bonus points if you get to do it to the chair of the person leading the meeting. Especially if they come into the room and sit down last!
Need to plan a last minute cruise?
If you other slackers out there are anything at all like me then you do a lot of your vacation getaway planning very last minute and very spontaneous. Well, if that is the case then I want to share a new travel site that I just found out about that you all may be interested in. It is called Vacations To Go and it can really help you out if you are planning a last minute cruise for your self and someone special. I have a friend that is thinking about taking a cruise to Alaska. That is not really my thing. When I think cruise I think some place warm and exotic. And Vacations To Go can give you a hook up just like that! I am talking about taking a cruise down to the Caribbean or taking a lovely Mediterranean cruise. Now that is a cruise experience that is worth writing home about! The great thing about Vacations To Go is that it lets you plan an awesome last minute cruise at up to 75 percent off the price! The last time I did something spontaneous I hopped into a car for a 12 hour road trip at 10 pm. That was pretty crazy and it did not save me much on the price of things. But it was a lot of fun!
