"Thank you, Florida. Thank you, Florida Democrats.
“I could not come here to ask in person for your votes, but I am here to thank you for your votes today. This has been a record turnout because Floridians wanted their voices to be heard on the great issues that affect our country and the world. I am thrilled to have had this vote of confidence that you have given me today, and I promise you I will do everything I can to make sure not only are Florida’s Democratic delegates seated, but Florida is in the winning column for the Democrats in 2008.
“I want to thank my friends Congresswoman Debbie Wassermann-Schultz and Congressman Alcee Hastings, Mayor Manny Diaz, and my great friend of so many years, Senator Bill Nelson.
“This has been an intense election because people really care about what’s happening to our country. So many of the people who talk to me every single day are worried about the economy. They are worried about their health care. They are worried about their college education for their children. They are worried about whether we can restore our leadership and standing in the world. I am convinced that with this resounding vote, with the millions of Americans who will vote next Tuesday, we will send a clear message that America is back and we’re going to take charge of our destiny again.
“I am so grateful to the countless Floridians who, on their own, organized, worked hard, talked to your friends and your neighbors. You made a very big difference and we know that as we move forward in this campaign all of your voices will go with me, because I am not only going to take my 35 years of experience to the White House, I am going to take your voices, your concerns, your hopes, your dreams.
“We have a lot of tough decisions to make, but we are Americans. We can make these decisions. We can meet our challenges and seize our opportunities if we start acting like Americans again – we roll up our sleeves, we set about solving our problems. I want to ask you, do you agree with me, because here is what I believe.
“I believe everyone who works full time in America should bring home an income that lifts that person out of poverty and gives them and their children a better chance.
“I believe that every man, woman and child has a right to quality, affordable health care.
“I believe that every child has a God-given potential that we can help to develop if we have universal prekindergarten and we have a school system that is not so worried about giving tests as in making sure our kids can learn.
“I believe that our tax system should be fair for everyone. It is wrong that people making $50 million a year on Wall Street pay a lower percentage of their taxes than as teacher making $50 thousand dollars in Florida.
“I believe it is time for us to begin to bring our troops home from Iraq as carefully and responsibly as we can.
“I believe it is important we do everything to promote better relations in our hemisphere with all of our neighbors and that we continue to support democracy in Cuba.
“And I believe that we can, working together, feel pride and progress in our country again. You are giving me a tremendous gift, not only with your votes, but with your trust, because I believe that public office is a trust, and I will get up every single day, worrying about you, your families, your future. I think it is time we again have a president who put the American people first and that is what I will try to do.
“So thank you, thank you for this tremendous victory tonight. Thank you for all you did to make it possible. Stay with us, because starting tomorrow, we’re going to sweep through the states across our country to February 5th, and we will together not only take back the White House, but take back our country. Thank you all, and God bless you.”
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Hillary Wins Florida
Monday, January 28, 2008
外企英文面试常见问题及回答
Q：Can you sell yourself in two minutes? Go for it.
A：With my qualifications and experience, I feel I am hardworking, responsible
and diligent in any project I undertake. Your organization could benefit
from my analytical and interpersonal skills.
Q：Give me a summary of your current job description.
A：I have been working as a computer programmer for five years. To be specific,
I do systemanalysis, trouble shooting and provide software support.
Q：Why did you leave your last job?
A：Well, I am hoping to get an offer of a better position. If opportunity knocks,
I will take it.
A：I feel I have reached the "glass ceiling" in my current job.
/ I feel there is no opportunityfor advancement.
Q：How do you rate yourself as a professional？
A：With my strong academic background, I am capable and competent.
A：With my teaching experience, I am confident that I can relate to students
very well.
Q：What contribution did you make to your current (previous) organization？
A：I have finished three new projects, and I am sure I can apply my experience
to this position.
Q：What do you think you are worth to us？
A：I feel I can make some positive contributions to your company in the future.
Q：What make you think you would be a success in this position?
A：My graduate school training combined with my internship should qualify me
for this particular job. I am sure I will be successful.
Q：Are you a multi-tasked individual？or Do you work well under stress or
pressure？
A：Yes, I think so.
A：The trait is needed in my current (or previous) position and I know I
can handle it well.
Q：What is your strongest trait(s)？
A：Helpfulness and caring.
A：Adaptability and sense of humor.
A：Cheerfulness and friendliness.
Q：How would your friends or colleagues describe you？
A：(pause a few seconds) They say Mr. Chen is an honest, hardworking and
responsible man who deeply cares for his family and friends.
A：They say Mr. Chen is a friendly, sensitive, caring and determined person.
Q：What personality traits do you admire？
A：(I admire a person who is)honest, flexible and easy-going.
A：(I like) people who possess the "can do" spirit.
Q：What leadership qualities did you develop as an administrative personnel？
A：I feel that learning how to motivate people and to work together as a
team will be the major goal of my leadership.
A：I have refined my management style by using an open-door policy.
Q：How do you normally handle criticism？
A：Silence is golden. Just don't say anything; otherwise the situation could
become worse. I do, however, accept constructive criticism.
A：When we cool off, we will discuss it later.
Q：What do you find frustrating in a work situation？
A：Sometimes, the narrow-minded people make me frustrated.
A：Minds that are not receptive to new ideas.
Q：How do you handle your conflict with your colleagues in your work?
A：I will try to present my ideas in a more clear and civilized manner in
order to get my points across.
Q：How do you handle your failure？
A：None of us was born "perfect". I am sure I will be given a second chance
to correct my mistake.
Q：What provide you with a sense of accomplishment.
A：Doing my best job for your company.
A：Finishing a project to the best of my ability.
Q：If you had a lot of money to donate, where would you donate it to？Why？
A：I would donate it to the medical research because I want to do something
to help others.
A：I prefer to donate it to educational institutions.
Q：What is most important in your life right now？
A：To get a job in my field is most important to me.
A：To secure employment hopefully with your company.
Q：What current issues concern you the most？
A：The general state of our economy and the impact of China' entry to WTO
on our industry.
Q：How long would you like to stay with this company？
A：I will stay as long as I can continue to learn and to grow in my field.
Q：Could you project what you would like to be doing five years from now？
A：As I have some administrative experience in my last job, I may use my
organizational and planning skills in the future.
A：I hope to demonstrate my ability and talents in my field adequately.
A：Perhaps, an opportunity at a management position would be exciting.
如果不愿正面回答，也可以说：
It would be premature for me to predict this.
甚至还可以打趣的说：
Hypothetically speaking, I might be able to do your current job as a director
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NO.2
Here are good answers to some of the tougher questions asked in job interviews. If you can smoothly supply answers like these during the interview,
you are bound to make a good impression.
1. What is important to you in a job?
Mention specific rewards other than a paycheck for example, challenge, t
he feeling of accomplishment, and knowing that you have made a contribution.
2. Why do you want to work for this organization?
Cite its reputation, the opportunities it offers, and the working condit
ions. Stress that you want to work for this organization, not just any organ
ization.
3. Why should we employ you?
Point to your academic preparation, job skills, and enthusiasm about working for the firm. Mention your performance in school or previous employment as evidence of your ability to learn and to become productive quickly. If the job involves management responsibilities, refer to past activities as proof of your ability to get along with others and to work as part of a team.
4. If we hire you, how long will you stay with us?
Answer by saying along these lines: "As long as my position here allows me to learn and to advance at a pace with my abilities."
5. Can we offer you a career path?
Reply: "I believe you could, once I know the normal progression within the organization. Can you tell me about it?" The answer may be revealing.
6. What are your greatest strengths?
Give a response like one of the following: "I can see what needs to be done and do it", "Im wiling to make decisions", "I work well with others," "
I can organize my time efficiently."
7. What are you greatest weakness?
Identify one or two, such as the following:" I tend to drive myself too
hard", " I expect others to perform beyond their capacities", " I like to se
e a job done quickly, and Im critical if it isnt." Note these weaknesses c
ould also be regarded as desirable qualities. The trick with this question i
s to describe a weakness so that it could also be considered a virtue.
8. What didnt you like about previous jobs youve held?
Discuss the things you didnt like, but avoid making slighting reference
to any of your former employers.
9. How do you spend your leisure time?
Mention a cross section of interests-active and quiet, social and solitary -- rather just one.
10. Are there any weaknesses in your education or experience?
Take stock of your weaknesses before the interview. Practice discussing them in a positive light. Youll find that they are minor when discussed along with all the positive things you have to offer.
11. Where do you want to be five years from now?
Saying that youd like to be president is unrealistic, yet few employers want people who are content to sit still. You might say, "in five years, Id like to have my bosss job. " If you cant qualify for your bosss job by
then, you may not be the fright candidate.
12. What are your salary expectations?
If you are asked this at the outset, its best to say, "Why dont we discuss salary after you decide whether Im right for the job? "But if the interviewer asks this after showing real interest in you, speak up. She or he will probably try to meet your price. If you need a clue about what to ask for, say, " Can you discuss your salary range with me?"
13. What would you do if....?
This question is designed to test your reposes. For example: "What would
you do if your computer broke down during an audit?" Your answer there isnt nearly so important as your approach to the problem. And a calm approach is best. Start by saying, "One thing I might do is ..." Then give several alternative choices.
14. What type of position are you interested in?
Job titles and responsibilities vary from firm to firm . So state your skills instead, such as "Im good at figure work," and the positions that req
15. Tell me something about yourself.
Say youll be happy to talk about yourself, and ask what the interviewer
wants to know. If this point is clarified, respond. If not, tell why you feel your skills will contribute to the job and the organization. This question gives you a great opportunity to sell yourself.
16. Do you have any questions about the organization or the job? Employers like a candidate who is interested in the organization. so this is a perfect time to convey your interest and enthusiasm.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
回家过年都成了奢望
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Bill Gates has grown up and made us proud
A friend once told me there are two reasons why people don't retire, and both are tragic: they either want to retire but can't, or they have no other interests but their work.
In July, Bill Gates will cease to be a full-time Microsoft employee. While he will remain the software giant's chairman, philanthropy will be the world's most famous geek's new full-time job.
With super-rich high-tech executives like Dell, Ellison, and Jobs still gainfully employed, who pegged Gates to opt out on the "other interests" clause? Not me; I thought he'd work at Microsoft until he keeled over. And philanthropy? That was doubly unexpected.
Why was I so surprised? Well, 17 years ago I worked for a software company, Stac Electronics. Gates and Microsoft effectively destroyed the company by stealing its technology. That's not my opinion; a $120 million judgment in federal court said so.
Suffice to say I didn't have a very good impression of the man then.
I wonder what changed him. Was it Dallas-born Melinda, who he married in 1994? The perspective of having children? Rockefeller? Buffet? Bono? Who knows?
The bottom line is this: the once arrogant, ruthless, abusive executive has apparently changed. He's grown up. Gates has become a role model for wealthy executives-turned-philanthropists everywhere. Not only is he giving back to society in a big way, he's inspiring others to do the same.
That, more than anything in recent years, makes me proud to be a part of the high-tech industry. And that pride comes from a most unexpected source. It's shocking, really.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Begin to blog with Windows Live Writer
Finally, I find a free and handy WYSIWYG desktop blog tool. The installer file is really small, only around 2MB. Before this tool, I also tried another blog tool, which is Zoundry blog tool. Zoundry is also easy to install and handy to blog, but its appearance is really ugly, not like gorgeous Windows Live Writer:). From now one, I will keep blogging with Window Live Writer in home.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Use the "Rule of Thirds" to Organize Job Searches [Job Search]
By forcing my clients to wait, I found that they'd done more research on each company/position in the intervening time. They were often better prepared, and sometimes had even taken the time to find other avenues of applying, such as walking in and applying in person.Another good point made is that job-seekers too often neglect the "random" category, which can sometimes bring the most unexpected (but welcome) surprises. What's your own resume-sending style? Share the wisdom in the comments.
Job Search Hack- Organize Your Search Using The Rule Of Thirds [The Job Bored]