Why Does a Hiring Decision Take So Long?
January 17, 2012 | 
Author We’ve all been there. You submit your application for a job you would be perfect for, but don’t hear from the company for three weeks. They call to invite you to an in-person interview, but the earliest they can see you is another two weeks away! You think that the in-person interview has gone well, but considering that you don’t hear from the company for another month, you think that you’re out of the running-until they invite you back for another interview. Is this the newest version of Chinese water torture? Are they so disorganized as an organization that they can’t show you some respect? Does this mean that they are a bad company to work for?
I know that it can seem like hiring managers have absolutely nothing better to do than drive you slowly insane. I am here to personally assure you that as a hiring manager for 10 years, I definitely had much better things to do than torture job applicants. Let’s look at the hiring process from the company’s perspective.
A job opening comes about one of two ways, either someone has left the position, or a new position is being created. If it is an existing position, and proved over time that it is an essential role that needs to be filled within an organization, the hiring process can go relatively smoothly. The job description is in place, the budget is in place, and there is even a desk and computer ready to go. There can still be bugs in the system though.
First, the hiring manager has to have time to submit the job posting, and review the applications. The Human Resources department can help, but in some cases, HR is not a full time function in an organization, or many not even exist in smaller organizations. If the hiring manager is doing what they were hired to do, as well as fill the shoes of the person they’re looking to hire, they are doubly swamped and will have trouble carving out time to search for someone. Second, depending on the hierarchy of the organization, the hiring manager might have to schedule the applicant to interview with several other people in the organization. Getting that much time on a set of people’s calendars is difficult to juggle. Vacations, business meetings and unexpected family emergencies wreak havoc on conducting the interview process in a timely and efficient manner.
If it is a new position chances are that the hiring manager and HR department have put together a job description for their “ideal” candidate. Since they have never hired anyone for this position before, it’s a little bit of guesswork if there will actually be candidates who meet their set of criteria. They could post a job description, bring in candidates, but realize that the types of candidates who are answering the ad are not exactly what they are looking for-so they have to start over. Also until a person is actually holding a position, there is always the chance that the budget could get cut at the last minute, or the search gets put on hold indefinitely.
Bottom line-it’s not always your fault. There are many, many other internal forces at work throughout the hiring process-those were just a few of the more common scenarios. Hiring managers will be receptive if you respect their time and don’t pester them during the process to ask about the status of a position. Sending a brief email or leaving them a voicemail after hours is a gentle way of keeping in touch that shows your interest without interfering in their day. Being patient is difficult, but necessary to maintain a good impression in a company’s mind.
Talk Dirty to Your Boyfriend
The best place to talk dirty to your boyfriend is when you’re in bed, behind closed doors, just the two of you. Right? Well, yes…but that’s not where the dirty talk has to begin, is it? The big finish might happen in the bedroom, but the beginning of the fire can start elsewhere – especially in the most unusual places!
When you’re in the mood to be naughty, the sky is the limit. You can drop hints and innuendo anywhere, at any time. You just have to be ready with a witty comment or a sexy murmur. Consider whispering “You’re the hottest stud in the room” just as you are walking into that exclusive party. Call your boyfriend on the phone when he’s at work just to tell him how much you love it when he does…well, that little thing that drive you insane!
Too shy to actually “talk dirty to your boyfriend” with real words, or want a more subtle approach? Send him an email with steamy details about what you’re going to do to him when he gets home. Heat up his fax machine with a few of your handwritten fantasies. He’s out with the boys? Send him a very explicit text message. Does he spend a lot of time in the car? Write a naughty story, put it in a pretty envelope, and leave it waiting for him on the passenger seat. Hide sexy cards behind his visor, or tuck a few post-it notes into his glove compartment. You can do the same with his briefcase. He doesn’t carry one? Slip a note into his shirt pocket while he’s in the shower.
Pick up the phone and whisper sweet nothings in your boyfriends ear. Do it at a time when you know he can’t do anything to relieve the tension – perhaps when he’s walking into a meeting, when he’s at his mother’s house (gasp!), or when he’s at the doctor’s office. If he doesn’t answer the phone, leave a detailed voice mail that will give him plenty of naughty things to think about!
When you do get him on the phone, or when you’re speaking to him at that crowded party, keep it short and sweet. You want to get him a little hot and bothered, just enough to keep yourself in the forefront of his mind. There’s nothing like saying something naughty to your lover and then watching as he can’t pay attention to anyone or anything else!
Talking dirty might reach a climax in the bedroom, so to speak – but you can start to build the fire long before you get there. If you want to know how to talk dirty to your boyfriend you need to take the advice above and put it into practice.
Dirty Text Message Ideas – The Do’s and Don’ts of Texting Women
Are you looking to spice your relationship up by sending some dirty text messages? Do you want to discover a new way to flirt with your girlfriend? Are you unsure as to what to say when sending dirty text messages? Here are some do’s and don’ts of sending dirty text messages, as well as some excellent examples.
DO show ownership. A girl likes to know that she is yours. So, instead of asking a simple “how R u?” you can ask “how’s my sexy little girl?” Then, you’re reminding her that she’s yours, how you feel about her, and asking her how she’s doing. Make sure you’re using lots of compliments here, rather than just claiming her. She wants to know that you think she’s pretty or funny or cute.
DO use a pet name. Maybe you call her “angel” or “bunny.” If there’s a cute pet name that you have given your girl, use it often when sending dirty text messages. It reminds her of how special she is to you, and she will smile every time she hears it. If you don’t have a pet name for her, don’t be afraid to try some out. Now that you’re starting to utilize text flirting, it’s a great time to give her a pet name.
DO use lots of description. Remember that girls are not as visual as guys, so focus on the emotional side of things. Rather than say “i be looking sooper hott 4 U 2nite,” say something along the lines of “Tonight I’m going to take you places you’ve never been before, without leaving the bedroom.”
DO be subtle and suggestive. This can be a difficult art to master, but your girl will LOVE to get a dirty text message that’s suggestive but subtle. So, you’d get a bad reaction from something like, “let’s have SEX 2nite,” whereas you’ll get a better reaction from something like, “You should definitely come over tonight so that we can… do something fun… probably in my room…. probably in bed…:)”
DON’T use “leet speech. Look it up if you’re not familiar with the term. Basically, you want to use proper grammar and actual words, because that’s sexy, not when things are cut short. To a girl, proper grammar will make her think “romance novel,” and girls love a good romance novel, especially when your texts will imply that she could be in one. I’ve used these as example in the DO’s.
DON’T use words like: cock, dick, pussy, penis, etc. Anything like that is overly visual to a girl, and she won’t like it. A girl will find that tender and flirty side with you sexy, and most of them will get turned off immediately by such harsh terms. To her, that means that you’re only with her for the sex, and I’m guessing that she wants more than just that out of your relationship.
DON’T overdo it. Two to three texts a day are ok, but if she’s not responding, try again the next day. She might have lost her phone, or she’s really busy at work and can’t get to her phone. Obviously, if she responds, then keep up the conversation for a bit, but you still don’t want to overdo it here. Texting is great for flirting and arranging times to call her, or to see her in person. The more phone and face time you get, the better. If all you ever do is text her, you’re going to run the risk of having a text-only relationship.
So, keep these things in mind as you prepare to start making yourself more attractive to women by sending out dirty text messages. It’s important to remember that the point in this is not only to make her more attracted to you, but also that she feels special and loved. You want her to smile, and feel happy when she gets your dirty text message, so use these ideas and your own creativity to do just that.
The Best Anti-Virus Software 2011: A Review
Every year different products are launched and a race is run among them to hold the number 1 crown. Well, this time we are talking about the best anti-virus software products of the year 2011. Who is going to take the lead? Read on to know more. Antivirus vendors usually have to face tough competition in their commercial full security suites. Their free antivirus versions have comparatively been less competitive due to the unavailability of full antivirus features that give high-value protection; unavailability of lab test results; and lack of customers’ awareness and acceptance towards them.
However, this competition for sometimes has seemed to be mounting up not because the companies have started giving full security features in their free antivirus products but for the reason that these have been improved a lot on security aspects. Free antivirus versions usually have an option to buy or upgrade to the full security suite by paying the price. These are generally developed for personal/home users who are unwilling to pay or can’t afford to pay high prices. Free versions always are light on security resources due to the inclusion of fewer features compared to the full security suites. Therefore, users only have access to the essentials but not the additional features as they have lesser amount of data to be protected than the businesses.
We all very well know that antivirus software is a must-have (at least in the high-technology time we are living in) to keep our PCs clean and protected from all the malicious viruses, Trojans, spyware, adware, or worms etc. whatever you may choose to call them.
Getting back to the race of best antivirus software 2011, we have a list of free antivirus software products that have gained top rankings in almost all the websites’ surveys. An interesting thing to tell you is that almost every antivirus vendor has begun to add ’2011′ in the names of their products since the early 2010. See some of the examples; AVG Anti-Virus Free 2011, Norton AntiVirus 2011, McAfee AntiVirus Plus 2011, Panda Antivirus Pro 2011, and BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011 among others.
This indicates towards a fact that antivirus vendors had their products focused on the year 2011. Since the year has finally made its entry, we have to review what the antivirus vendors have in store for us. They have actually come up with latest additional features that enhance security by running 2 different antivirus engines. A good antivirus is supposed to protect a PC from all the malicious threats including viruses, scareware, Trojans, rootkits, and keyloggers etc. There have been a number of technology trends in free antivirus versions that stand them apart from each other in more or less the same way. See what they include:
Mini Suite Instead of Standalone Product
The year 2011 stands witness to a new trend that many of the products launched this year almost reduced the difference between a full security suite and standalone antivirus product. Look at some of the features that do so:
Firewall- Initially, the full security suites used to include a fully-functional personal firewall as one of its many defining elements. However, with the onset of the year 2011, several free AV versions such as eScan Anti-Virus 11, Panda Antivirus Pro 2011, and McAfee AntiVirus Plus 2011 among others embed a fully-functional personal firewall.
Norton AntiVirus 2011, however, does not integrate a fully-functional personal firewall. However, owing to its effective intrusion prevention feature, it provides effective protection against threats than most of the full security suites.
Spam Filtering- It is one among the common elements found in an antivirus software or security suite. BullGuard Antivirus 10 has inbuilt spam filter that accurately and effectively filters spams. eScan Anti-Virus 11 also features an inbuilt spam filter feature, however it is not effective compared to BullGuard Antivirus 10′s spam filter.
StopSign Internet Security 1.0 also has a spam filter integrated into an optional firewall. The independent test results are not available as none of the labs have tested it so far.
Installation Problem Acknowledgment- BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011 has full remote management among other installation features to offer. McAfee AntiVirus Plus 2011 offers effective remote monitoring of installations and pushes back fixes to resolve the problems. Norton AntiVirus 2011 and Panda Antivirus Pro 2011, compared to BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011 and McAfee, only provide basic information if installation has some problem and do not fix the problems automatically.
Phishing Protection- G Data AntiVirus 2011 and BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011 embed a highly effective phishing protection tool. AVG antivirus Free Edition 2011 integrates LinkScanner that scans and marks all links posted on your Social Networking websites such as Facebook and MySpace etc. Similar to AVG antivirus Free Edition 2011, McAfee AntiVirus Plus 2011 has SiteAdvisor that does the same. Next in the line is Norton AntiVirus 2011 that also scans the links posted on your Social Networking sites.
Data Blocking- Only BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011 and Outpost Antivirus Pro 7.0 block a user’s private data from being transmitted to any attacker/hacker. Such type of feature is only found in full security suites. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011, Ad-Aware Pro Internet Security 9.0, AVG antivirus Free Edition 2011, and McAfee AntiVirus Plus 2011 tune-up a PC and remove all the data traces attached to computer or internet use.
Fine-tuning PC- Almost all the free antivirus software optimize your PC for enhanced security and performance.
Dual-Engine Protection
Antivirus vendors have started to come up with more enhanced security technologies in their free antivirus products. One of them is dual-engine protection that utilizes 2 antivirus engines for enhanced detection results. Double Anti-Spy Professional v2 runs 2 scans one by one and also needs 2 separate updates. Though, it runs very slow but is effective enough to be waiting for. G Data AntiVirus 2011 runs fast dual scans with its 2 antivirus engines and provides outstanding phishing protection. Next in the line is TrustPort Antivirus 2011 that features 2 AV engines for double-layer protection. However, it runs little slower than G Data AntiVirus 2011.
Customized Interfaces
Most of the AV vendors have redesigned and improved the interface of their free AV products just to make them more user-friendly and uncluttered. Some of them include Webroot AntiVirus with Spy Sweeper 2011, McAfee AntiVirus Plus 2011, Norton AntiVirus 2011, Trend Micro Titanium Antivirus + 2011, and AVG antivirus Free Edition 2011 among others. Now there are several users who are always interested in knowing about every tiny-winy event or trend in security products. However, some of them may be more interested in having an AV that just works excellently without any flaws.
Ad-Aware Pro 2011 is designed to catch the interest of both types of users with an option of advanced and simple mode. There is BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011 also that exceeds users’ expectations by including 3 modes namely basic, intermediate, and advanced. The users can also archive their most used tools in a personal archival.
The improved interface of AVG antivirus Free Edition 2011 allows easy interaction and automatic updation. The AV has Smart Scanning feature that prioritizes scans to optimally utilize power resources.
Trend Micro Titanium Antivirus + 2011 embeds a thin vertical panel, which occupies minimum space on the screen and does not prohibit a user from viewing the screen.
Webroot AntiVirus with Spy Sweeper 2011 automatically updates and scans when the PC is not in use besides sweeping viruses, spyware, Trojans, keylogger, or worms etc.
Inbuilt Support
Almost all the free AVs come with integrated support featuring many easy-to-use tools that help users to find out information about different topics or how to contact a technical agent among other things. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011 embeds an inbuilt support tool that automatically diagnoses different possible attacks that a PC comes into contact with, sends their reports, and launches purposeful scripts to remove them and clean the PC.
BitDefender Antivirus Pro 2011 features a search box that allows users to search for help information. It includes an inbuilt support also that collects system information and sends it to a technical rep for chat-based support. BullGuard Antivirus 10 integrates live chat and email support options with a message center that manages a user’s support interaction with a technical rep(s).
Panda Antivirus Pro 2011 embeds PSCAN that allows remote technicians to collect problem samples and send back automatic fixes to your PC without needing full chat-based interaction. Norton AntiVirus 2011 offers one-click access to chat-based support or relevant frequently asked questions (FAQs). eScan Anti-Virus 11 offers integrated online support live chat options.
How to Get Rid of Trojan Virus – 5 Easy Steps to Get Rid of Trojan Horse Virus
Before we can know how to get rid of trojan virus we need to specify exactly what it is and how it differs from a normal computer virus. A trojan horse virus is a form of malware (malicious software) that leaves your computer open to attack, and derives its name from the famous Greek legend of The Trojan Horse.
The Trojan Horse was used by the ancient Greeks to trick their way into the once impregnable city of the Trojans (Troy) and secretly send in soldiers to open the gates and allow the rest of the Greek army in to take over and conquer the city.
In the same way, computer trojan viruses disguise themselves as seemingly harmless pieces of software or desired files, but then “open the gates” to other forms of malicious software, spyware, keyloggers etc…leaving you open to anything from someone stealing your credit card information, to some basement-dwelling geek gaining remote access to your computer and files. So the trojan virus’ real damage is done in its ability to compromise your computer’s security and leave it open to other dangers.
So while a normal computer virus is lethal in itself and can “mutate” and infect other parts of your system, the trojan allows other digital nasties in through the back door. The good news is that this makes it easier to identify and get rid of trojan virus.
How did you get the trojan virus on your computer?
As mentioned above, the trojan virus is often disguised as a normal looking file, so maybe it was an mp3 music file, a patch for a game, an online video, or even a jpeg image file. Either way, it’s on your computer, so how do you get rid of trojan horse virus?
Here are the 5 things you need to do right now to get rid of trojan horse virus and avoid it returning:
1. Make sure your anti-virus software is up-to-date and includes all the latest patches and virus, spyware definitions. This will be your first port of call when trying to get rid of trojan virus.
2. Run a system and registry scan to identify the evil trojan virus and then zap it into oblivion to get rid of it. Since it resides within an unimportant file you can easily delete it to get rid of trojan virus – whereas other computer viruses are more tricky to get rid of and need to be “quarantined” to stop them infecting other files on your system.
3. If you know the name of the trojan horse virus then you can check online for information on how to get rid of the trojan virus in question. Microsoft has regular updates on it’s site about trojan viruses that affect Windows machines. Online forums also provide you a wealth of information about how to get rid of a trojan horse virus.
4. You could also try to get rid of the trojan virus manually. Check your Task Manager (press Ctrl +Alt +Del on Windows) to identify any programs that may be running in the background that shouldn’t be – i.e. they started without your knowledge. If you see any such program, make a note of it’s name, click its name to highlight it and click End Task. Open your Control Panel (click the Start menu) and use the Add/Remove programs to find the nasty blighter in question and get rid of it. Be careful with this though as you may end up wrongly deleting a file that is important to your system.
5. Overall you should take a look at your online habits and see how certain actions may compromise the security of your computer and your personal information. If you use Peer-2-Peer (P2P) file-sharing networks then take extra care on what you download, and make sure everything is run through your anti-virus / spyware scanning software first, to get rid of trojan virus that may be attempting to access your system.
How many of your personal details do you enter on your computer on a regular basis? For instance, do you bank online, or pay bills or a credit card? Perhaps you buy gifts and other purchases online? According to CNN, if you use the internet there is a 90% chance that your computer is infected with spyware. How can you be sure that your information is not being viewed by a third party right now?
Sanskrit Tattoo Designs – Let Your Skin Bring This Ancient Language Back to Life
Today, the cycle has turned once more and tattoo designs are back in fashion for the common man (and woman). No longer is it limited to punks and the seamier side of society. More subtle designs like Sanskrit tattoo designs and small celtic cross tattoos are now in favor.
Regardless of whether you are the spiritual and religious type, or an art and history lover, having a lower back tattoo in Sanskrit makes for an interesting topic of conversation – linguists believe that Sanskrit is the origin of all modern languages. Unlike modern languages like English, Sanskrit words have precise meanings. They are not subject to ambiguous interpretations. Sanskrit is dated back to 1500 BC. The oldest surviving example of Sanskrit is the Indian religious text, the Rig Veda.
Given its precise meanings, Sanksrit makes a good in memory tattoo design – a wonderful symbol of your adoration for a beloved wife or husband. Translate your lover’s name into Sanskrit and have a tattoo artist turn it into an in memory tattoo design for you.
Not a Christian, but want to thank some Higher Power for a miracle that happened in your life? Why not try a commemoration in Sanskrit? It is, after all, used in two of the major religions in the world today, Hinduism and Buddhism. What could be more appropriate, than to send your thanks to the divine in a divine language?
If you are a history buff, a lover of all things ancient, Sanskrit tattoo designs are for you. The Sanskrit language is ancient – its relationship to the languages of South Asia, East Asia and South East Asia similar to the relationship between Greek and Latin to English and other modern European languages. Sir William Jones, the father of comparative linguistics and Indo-European studies, asserted in 1786 that Sanskrit, ancient Greek and Latin have too much in common and must logically have originated from the same ancient source.
Sanskrit script is horizontal in nature, yet with many flowing curves. It is perfect for artistic rendering and is flexible enough to be inked as an armband tattoo or something else more elaborate. Sanskrit tattoo designs are a beautiful and elegant alternative to celtic cross tattoos.
Get-Well Wishes After Surgery – How to Comfort Someone
Knowing that someone you care about has just gone through surgery can make you want to comfort that person. Life is hard enough, but having to go through surgery is one of those difficult experiences that many of us must face at one time or another. It is nice to know that you can be there for someone when they are going through this difficult time.
If someone you care about has recently had surgery or is scheduled to undergo surgery, you undoubtedly want to send them get-well wishes after surgery. But, what is the best way to go about making someone feel your caring and support after they have gone through surgery? The answer depends upon a number of factors, including your relationship with them, each of your respective personalities, and your budget.
Here are some tips for how to comfort someone after surgery:
1. Give them a call:
Sometimes, the best way to comfort someone is to reach out and touch them – with a phone call – after surgery. However, if you take this approach, remember: do not tie them up for too long on the line. He or she will be in recovery mode – and for anyone who has been through surgery, you know how exhausted your body can get. So, just give them a quick call to get them on the line and let them know you care. Then, get off and let them have their rest!
2. Write them a letter:
Letter-writing is a lost art. Text messages and e-mail have replaced letter-writing. But, there is no electronic substitute for a good, well-written, thoughtful letter. If the surgery patient is your boss or colleague, there is no need to get too mushy: just let them know that you have been thinking about them and that you hope they recover soon. If they are a loved one, it’s okay to let your feelings go a bit and tell them how much they mean to you.
3. Pay them a visit:
Paying him or her a hospital or home visit is a real sign that you have taken time out of your busy schedule to comfort them. If they are still in the hospital, be sure to call ahead of your visit to check with them (or with the attending nurse) and make sure it is okay to drop by for a quick hello.
4. Bake or cook them something:
Nothing communicates your well wishes like a freshly baked cake, batch of cookies, or even a home-cooked meal. Just remember to check first to make sure the surgery patient does not have any dietary restrictions, as is common for people in the days and weeks after surgery. Otherwise, you could end up eating the food alone!
5. Buy them a gift:
If you have the budget for it, a well-chosen gift after surgery can be a whole lot of fun to give (and get!). hint: make sure that you buy something you think THEY would want, not something YOU would want for yourself! In particular, find something that he or she can use to pass the time during their recovery period.
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The 5 Best Cell Phones on the Market
There are literally hundreds of cell phones out there made by dozens of manufacturers. It is hard to determine which are the best of the group – or at least, which is best for you. The decision is a difficult one, and we hope the information below will help you make a wise choice. The five cell phones listed below are truely the best of the best in terms of quality design, dependability, and overall user satisfaction. Although there are a lot of great cell phones out there, we are sure that these are some of the very best.
Motorola i860 Video and Camera Mobile Phone
Manufacturers Description: The sleek Motorola i860 is packed with more than a dozen top-of-the-line features including 10-second video capture and playback and a 0.3-megapixel camera with 4X digital zoom. In addition, it allows users to easily exchange digital photos and contact information with others.
”The Motorola i860 handset is another example of how Motorola strives to meet our customers’ needs by offering one mobile device to streamline communications,” said Rey More, senior vice president and general manager, Motorola’s iDEN® Subscriber Group. “Its multimedia services enable users to easily capture the moment when it happens and share it with others, wherever they may be.”
The phone’s 10-second video capture capability includes a short-range LED spotlight to provide additional light for close-up pictures. The camera allows users to take pictures in a variety of sizes suitable for sharing, in-camera viewing, wallpaper designs, and picture caller ID. Users can get themselves in the picture using the self-timer.
With the Motorola i860, users can share their pictures and audio recordings by sending and receiving multimedia messages.1 The phone’s integrated Media Center allows users to conveniently manage all pictures, voice recordings, ring tones, videos, and wallpaper designs from a single area.
Other features of the Motorola i860 that are new to iDEN handsets include:
Picture Caller ID – allows a previously-assigned picture of a caller to appear in the external display when a phone call is incoming from that contact
Larger external color screen – displays up to 3 lines of text and pictures
Larger internal color screen – displays up to 11 lines of text in vibrant color
Push-to-Send My Info2 – allows users to send their contact information via the “push-to-talk” (PTT) button. Users can limit the amount of information sent or send a virtual business card to network more efficiently.
Push-to-Send Contacts2 – allows users to easily share another user’s contact information via the PTT button
Media Downloader application – available for download from the Internet, this free application allows users to transfer photos and videos from their phone to their PC via a USB cable (not included)
25 MB of memory available to end users – for ring tones, voice recordings, videos, pictures, messages, wallpaper designs, and Java™ applications
MP3 ring tones – including music and voice
Openwave 7.0 Internet microbrowser – lets users browse graphic-rich xHTML sites
Push-to-open button – offers convenient, one-handed operation of the flip-style phone by mechanically opening the flip when pressed
The phone also has many of the features associated with Motorola’s iDEN technology, including location-based services, integrated speakerphone, voice recorder3, voice dialing, downloadable applications, and a two-way radio for instant communication at the touch of a button.
The Motorola i860 handset weighs 4.77 ounces and measures 3.45 x 1.96 x 1.01 inches with the included high performance battery.
Overall Value Rating: 9.7 / 10 – Excellent
Price: $250 – $400
Nokia 6230 Cell Phone (Cingular)
Manufacturers Description: Offering the best and latest technology and features, the Nokia 6230 meets the requirements of the most demanding mobile phone users. The tri-band (GSM, GPRS, EDGE 900/1800/1900, GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850/1800/1900) mobile phone offers multiple connectivity options via EDGE and Bluetooth wireless technology, a removable multimedia memory card as well as an integrated VGA camera to capture pictures and videos. Sleek and compact, the Nokia 6230 is expected to start shipping in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific and Americas in the first quarter of 2004.
“Traditionally, mobile professional are early adopters of mobile technology, demanding advanced functionality and higher data speeds to keep them informed, entertained and connected while on the move,” said Kai Öistämö,” Senior Vice President, Nokia Mobile Phones. “With EDGE, Bluetooth technology, an integrated camera, MMS functionality and even an integrated MP3 player, the Nokia 6230 addresses these needs with an impressive range of features to help balance a busy work schedule with after-work responsibilities.”
One of the key benefits of the Nokia 6230 is a compelling multimedia experience. With an integrated VGA camera and a display with 65,000 colors, pictures and videos taken with the Nokia 6230 appear sharp and bright. The video player adds the ability to record, send and receive video clips with audio, as well as receive streaming video content in 3GPP video streaming format. High quality video and images, voice, presentations, files and music can be stored on a removable multimedia memory card. Users can also create, send and receive multpicture, multimedia messages with Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language (SMIL) technology. SMIL technology allows users to compose multi-image messages that display text, sound and images in a pre-determined order.
For flexible and efficient wireless connectivity, the Nokia 6230 phone offers Bluetooth wireless technology and infrared connectivity as well as HSCSD and GPRS support. Bluetooth enables a wide range of new exciting enhancements for seamless connections and comfortable wearability, like the Nokia 610 car kit phone and the stylish Wireless Boom Headset also announced today. The complete list of Bluetooth enhancements compatible with the Nokia 6230 can be viewed at [http://www.nokia.com/products/Nokia6230].
Using the high-speed packet-based EDGE connectivity of the Nokia 6230, business professionals can enjoy faster browsing, messaging and downloading. With a downlink data speed of up to 236.6 kbps, downloading with the Nokia 6230 via EDGE enables downloads more than 4 times faster than with GPRS.
In addition, the Nokia 6230 has a mobile email client that lets users manage their email quickly over EDGE, GPRS and HSCSD networks. The advanced xHTML browser gives fast access to mobile services and information, and the integrated TCP/IP technology** enhances both the ease and speed of over-the-air file downloads. Data synchronization capability allows users of the Nokia 6230 to update personal data remotely over the network. Local synchronization of personal data can also be done via Bluetooth, IrDa, USB and the Nokia PC Suite.
With the presence-enhanced contacts service, users of the Nokia 6230 can share their availability, intentions and whereabouts with colleagues, family, friends and other contacts. For example, a business professional can change his phone profile to ‘Meeting’ and advise his colleagues to reach him by SMS or MMS. Exchanging instant text messages is another interesting possibility with the presence-enhanced Chat function, where users of the Nokia 6230 can create their own private chats and invite others to participate, or even join public chats of their interest.
The Nokia 6230 also includes a digital music player for AAC/MP3 music formats. In addition to enjoying high quality stereo music, music enthusiasts can set their favourite music as wake-up tones as well as alert and ring tones.
Key features include:
Active TFT color display – with up to 65.536 colours
Integrated digital VGA camera
High speed packet-based EDGE and GPRS connectivity
Bluetooth
Digital camcorder and video player
Video streaming including AMR audio
MMC Multimedia card support
Java MIDP 2.0
Presence-enhanced contacts and chat
MP3/AAC music player and built-in FM stereo radio
xHTML browser for enhanced mobile browsing experience
Advanced PIM functionality (calendar, phonebook, to-do list, notes)
OMA Digital Rights Management version 1.0
Mobile Wallet
Integrated hands-free speaker
Polyphonic ring tones (supporting up to 24 instruments)
Infrared, USB, PC Suite
76 cc, weighs 97 grams
Talk time of up to 5 hours and a standby time of up to 300 hours.
Overall Value Rating: 9.6 / 10 – Excellent
Price: $150 – $300
Motorola A630 Cell Phone (T-Mobile)
Manufacturers Description: Following in the footsteps of the game-changing Motorola StarTAC and the company’s revolutionary two-way pagers, the model A630 is yet another innovative new product from Motorola. Packaged in a unique, multi- functional design featuring a QWERTY keyboard hidden inside a sleek candy bar form, the Motorola A630 lets you call, text or email with style and ease.
From the outside, you see a fashionable, compact mobile handset. Once opened, the device reveals a full QWERTY keyboard that makes texting, email exchanges and Instant Messaging easy. The A630 does not stop there. For multi-media fun, the handset comes with an integrated camera with 4 x zoom, multi-media messaging for sending and sharing images, dedicated gaming keys and a vivid color display that offers portrait as well as landscape views. When its time to be productive, the A630 offers integrated Bluetooth® wireless technology, an office quality speakerphone and email support including POP3, SMTP and Imap4. The Motorola A630’s fusion of the mobile and messaging worlds without sacrificing weight, size or style makes it the ideal device for today’s text-savvy trendsetting consumer.
With the debut of the model A630, Motorola delivers a uniquely designed handset that stands apart from the pack, promising simplified voice and messaging communications supported by the latest technology,” said James Burke, Sr. Director of Product Operations for Motorola, Inc. “With its clever combination of fun and function, the model A630 is sure to please style-conscious movers and shakers.”
The Motorola A630 features include:
Full QWERTY keyboard with 5-way navigation for easy messaging, fun gaming and more
Integrated VGA camera with dedicated photo button for quick shoot and send power
220 x 176 pixel color landscape display capable of supporting up to 65,000 colors
Built-in Bluetooth wireless technology
Advanced messaging including Multi-Media Messaging Service (MMS), SMS, e-mail support (POP3, SMTP, Imap4) and multibranded IM (Instant Messaging)
GSM tri-band capabilities
J2ME™ downloading functionality
Integrated hands-free speakerphone
Polyphonic speaker for the ultimate sound and cool MP3 ringtones
Overall Value Rating: 9.3 / 10 – Very Good
Price: $150 – $350
Samsung p735 Cell Phone (T-Mobile)
Manufacturers Description: Featuring a package of design and multimedia features, the imaginative p735 is Samsung’s first GSM megapixel camera phone in the U.S. With options that entertain, enrich and enhance a consumer’s wireless experience, the p735 boasts an eye-catching twist and flip display and advanced multimedia technology, including a megapixel camera phone, video recorder, MP3 player and expandable memory.
The phone’s distinct feature is a swivel form factor that allows the consumer to twist the display so that the vibrant 262,000-color screen rotates to a horizontal position, giving the phone a more camcorder-like feel and making picture taking and video recording easier. And with a megapixel camera, film-quality pictures can be stored and printed at sizes up to 4×6.
For moments such as upcoming holiday gatherings that require more than a quick snapshot, the video recorder is practical and convenient, and video and pictures can be shared wirelessly via T-Mobile’s messaging services. While the phone’s 64MB of internal memory provides space for pictures and video, the p735 comes with an RS MMC media slot and additional 32MB multimedia card so no moment is ever missed. In addition, the expandable memory slot offers space for easy and quick access to supplementary applications and games.
For those that still have the gamer in them but are too busy to play at home, the p735 acts as a gaming device with access to 3D games, including Metalion and Zio Golf. For music download addicts, the p735 comes equipped with a personal MP3 player, so downloading, playing and sorting music wirelessly becomes a convenience, not a hassle. Sounds come in clear with T-Mobile’s HiFi Ringers and the device’s pre-packaged headset provides a heightened auditory experience.
The p735 will change the way consumers view their wireless phone” said Peter Skarzynski, senior vice president of Samsung’s wireless division. Whether using the phone to download and listen to music, or snapping pictures and video clips to send back to the office while on a business trip, the p735 will enhance consumers’ digital lifestyle.
This is a truly fun phone” said Todd Achilles, director of handset product management for T-Mobile USA. “From the bright screen, to cool swivel design, and MP3 player to the megapixel camera, there’s a lot to keep you entertained”
Features:
Integrated MegaPixel Digital Camera – Take pictures on the go. Enjoy one megapixel pictures plus digital zoom, multishot, and more.
RS MMC Media Slot – Add memory, applications, and store photos with a memory card.
MP3 Player – Download, play and sort your favorite tunes to listen to on your phone.
262 TFT Main Color Display – Makes everything come to life on your phone including photos, picture caller ID, and more.
Video Messaging – Record up to 15 second clips with sound and send them to other compatible phones.
Overall Value Rating: 9.0 / 10 – Very Cool
Price: $400 – $550
LG VX4600 Cell Phone (Verizon Wireless)
Manufacturers Description: The attractive VX4600 is the perfect mobile phone for consumers who are looking to express themselves with high-end quality, style and essential functionality. Its ultra-cool clamshell design, high-resolution internal color display, and innovative external OEL (Organic Electro-Luminescent) screen make an undeniable statement of style.
Basic Information:
Talk time: 200 minutes Standby time: 165 hours Size: 3.43H x 1.81W x 0.98D inches Weight: 3.38 oz
Basic Features:
1.9 Ghz PCS, 800 MHz CDMA (All Digital)
Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS) to send and receive text messages with graphics and sound
E911 Emergency Location-capable
2.5mm headset jack to accept universal hands-free headsets
65K TFD Main Color Display (120 x 160) 8 lines of Text
OEL Sub Display (96 x 38) 3 lines of Text
Blue Backlit Keypad
5-Way Navigation Key
CMX MIDI (musical instrument and games digital interface) for sounds and ringers
Large Phone Book: 499 contacts (each stores 5 numbers and 3 email addresses)
36 Embedded Ring Tones and download more
Vibrate and Silent Modes
Voice-Activated Dialing
Speed Dialing (99 Entries)
Bilingual (English and Spanish) capabilities
Personal Organizer: Calendar with Scheduler, Alarm Clock, Voice Memo, Notepad, EZ Tip Calculator, Calculator and World Clock
External USB Capable
1-Year limited warranty
Meets FCC SAR limit. Manufacturer’s highest FCC reported SAR 1.22 at ear, .74 on body. Actual SAR may vary.
Overall Value Rating: 8.8 / 10
Price: $100 – $200
How To Get Over Him – Quickly
Let me make one thing clear: this has nothing to do with love.
I’m no expert. The very word makes me nauseous and sets my body to a defensive mode. But I have had my heart broken once or twice. Badly. By some pathetic loser by the way who, in my blissful juvenile ignorance, contained my whole world: my oxygen, my insides, my reason for being without whom I’d wither and die to nothingness blah, blah.
Somebody should have whacked me across the head with a Dr. Phil self-help bestseller in hard cover – it may have been enough to cause selective amnesia. But no, I have had to endure many, many self-inflicted humiliations the magnitude of which almost surpasses George W. Bush’s abundant stream of faux pas, which I suspect include nuking someone’s ticker.
With no access to a warhead, however, to deploy my heart’s retribution, I resorted to good old fashioned emotional meltdown that rivaled Chernobyl. Not only have I said and done it all in the name of witless love – things I loathe to enumerate lest the wrath of Virginia Woolf strikes me dead – I have listened excruciatingly to my girlfriends and their hearts’ lament on losing Mr. Loser, er, Mr. Right. And the twisted plot to get him back.
What I bemoan most of all is that not one good sista gave it to me straight. That I will change.
So, if a looming break-up is coming your way (trust me, we can all see it coming!), read, learn and gain wisdom from the mistakes of others because you don’t want to make them all!
For the ladies who have been-there-done-that and, hopefully, out of the singles jungle, enjoying the safety and comfort of Tarzan’s little love-nest high up on the treetops, be a real friend and show the girls how it’s done.
Delete, delete, delete … all traces of your ex.
If your memory is better than mine, there are two phone numbers you know by heart: your mum’s and your ex’s. In your quest to “get over him”, first, delete him from your digital memory store starting with your mobile phone. Erase his mobile number, work phone, home phone, his best friend’s number, his mother’s number – especially!
If you’re an IM user, block him immediately and blacklist his email address from your mailbox.
Then remove every piece of clothing, toiletry and dirty underwear he left behind in your bathroom. And no, don’t even think of washing and neatly packaging these into a bundle for him. The concierge has closed and will not be re-opening. Ever.
Whatever you do, DO NOT call him.
It’s pathetic, really. What are you hoping to accomplish? No, you won’t get him back because he’s not coming back. The bottom line is if he dumped you, he’s not into you. Sound familiar? The word on the street is true and there’s absolutely nothing you can do about it.
OK, so there are those lucky people that get back together and live happily ever after.
In the movies!
If you’re living in the same world as I, you know it’s the exception, not the rule. Sadly, most women seem to think, to their detriment, that their situation is somehow always an exception: as if they live in a parallel reality where the rules of engagement do not apply because for some unknown and far-imagined reason, many are under the illusion that they’re immune to life’s cruel veracity. Well, you’re not. The rule of life rules, unless the odd exception, freak-of-nature type event occurs. And it rarely happens. The sooner you realise that, the better.
So, in your moment of pathetic weakness, it’s completely understandable and even acceptable to max out your credit card for much needed retail therapy. Even indulge in uncharacteristically obscene behaviour including binge-drinking, a drunken pash or two with complete strangers, or hysterical emotional outbursts in embarrassingly crowded places. Just make sure you’re in the company of people who give a damn about you – your friends.
Scream. Cry. Laugh. Do whatever it takes to flush him out of your system. But for goodness’ sake, do not call your ex.
Should I return the gold watch he gave me?
Are you kidding me? It’s yours. Keep it. Or better yet, take all the valuable items he’s ever given you to cash converters – the gold necklace for your birthday, the beautiful pair of earrings last Christmas and that gorgeous bracelet for Valentine’s Day. Then buy yourself a new pair of Jimmy Choos. It will elevate your height as well as your mood.
Turning his precious little gifts, which are rightfully yours, into cold hard cash will satisfy a scorned woman’s desire for sweet revenge. Albeit briefly. But who cares? Right now, little victories are what you need to get you over the line. And over him.
Let’s be friends? Yeah, right!
Oh, please! If you are insisting on remaining friends with an ex who dumped you like vomit, you’re up o something and it won’t do you any good.
Problem is, you can’t see it. So let me make it clearer for you: he’s not coming back.
Wake up and smell the stench. You’re standing on a gigantic pile of horseshit collected over the years starting from the time you believed in the myth of Cinderella. Didn’t you know? She divorced her prince two months later: they weren’t compatible after all.
So, think long and hard about your real motivations. Life is good but it ain’t a fairytale.
If he’s the one wanting to remain friends, well, beware. Remember, he dumped you. So it’s neither an invitation for renewed romance nor for any kind of “real” friendship you want or need right now.
Let me tell you a little secret. Most guys, unfortunately, are cowards. They are scared to death of hurting our feelings because we all go “emotional on them!. They will do anything to weasel their way out of very difficult situations. The fact is, if he wants you, and I mean want-you-so-badly-it-hurts, there are no mixed messages. He will move heaven and earth to be with you. If he’s not in to you, the only thing he’ll move is his thumb: “want 2 come over 2nite?”
Need I say more?
Get a life … darn good one!
The sweetest revenge is to live a happy life. And it’s the only way to live.
But first, change your sheets.
Call your friends. Dance around the house in your underwear or naked if you prefer. Attend a party. Drink good champagne. Wear amazingly red lipstick. Strut around in ridiculously high stilettos. Visit your hairdresser.
Smile.
Chat up a good looking guy at a funky bar. Wear perfume. Flirt. Play games and play it cool. This time, you’re the predator, not the prey. Take a risk.
You’re so sexy. Who wouldn’t want you?
And if you’re still weary of rejoining the singles jungle, here’s a tip: run an ad for a male flatmate. You may be surprised at what you’ll find. Tarzan might just come knocking at your door.
Live life. It’s the only one you’ve got.
Robelen Bajar is a freelance writer with a Mr. Strong Man who’s so in to her.
How to Tell a Guy Has a Crush on You – 7 Signs That You Need to Know!
Guys are simply unpredictable. But when it comes to girls and no matter if the guy is outgoing or a shy person, he will send or show all the signals whether he’s got a crush on a girl or not. There are some natural tendencies, which guys exhibit instinctually that are imprinted biologically within their genes.
There are some types of scientific proof, which can help you to further decode that actually the guy has a crush on you. Here they are:
How to tell a guy has a crush on you – sign 1:
When communicating with a guy, pay close attention upon their stance. A guy generally leans in a person to some extent if they are paying attention or listening intently. In addition, they position themselves, in the most pleasing or flattering way. For instance, a guy generally stand straight i.e. taller in order to make themselves look bigger.
This enables them to appear more macho before the girl they got a crush on. It is a male behavior to exhibit the female that they are physically fit and can guard her. While, if a guy is standing by crossing his arms and is shifting his body constantly, he is giving clues that either he is uninterested or uncomfortable.
How to tell a guy has a crush on you – sign 2:
If you want to know that a guy has a crush on you or likes you, look deep in his eyes. It is one of the easiest and simplest portals to know his deepest feelings. There is no definite single look, which tells you whether he is really smitten by you. It is that signal, which you only get to identify when you see it and a guy is not at all subtle when they have to make a eye contact with the one he has a crush.
On clue if you are boggled, he will look at you until and unless you do not look down. A guy who is interested in a female generally gazes in the eyes of the women he like for more time than normal eye interaction. This means that the guy is conscientiously trying to stare at you.
How to tell a guy has a crush on you – sign 3:
Does the guy change his behavior or persona towards you? Few times males get anxious and they laugh or shutter awkwardly whilst some remains quiet or some of them get loud. Every guy is unique and different in his own way for drawing the attention of a woman. It is the job a woman to distinguish the manner and the behavior he is behaving is due to your presence.
How to tell a guy has a crush on you – sign 4:
If you spot him more frequently then normal, he may be giving you hints that he wants to remain near you. He may be finding ways in order to approach you. Thereby if you start noticing him, more number of times than usual, might be it is the time to stop assuming that it is coincidence and the guy really has crush on you and likes you.
How to tell a guy has a crush on you – sign 5:
Observe how the guy acts around your friends and you, has he suddenly started acting all differently in front of you and especially your friends. Guys are well acquainted with the fact that the finest way to impress a girl is through her friends. Making a good impression in front of you friends means he is interested in you.
How to tell a guy has a crush on you – sign 6:
Does his nature changes according to your liking or mood, when you are in good mood, he too looks happy, when you are upset he tries different ways for making you happy indirectly or directly. If he likes you, he will give best attempts and put all his efforts in order to make you smile.
How to tell a guy has a crush on you – sign 7:
Finally, there are several simple hints, which any female knows about a male. He will pass a smile to you when you look at him; he will stare at you when he might be thinking that you are unaware or not looking. In addition, he will never remain busy or too full of activity to assist you with a favor where ever he can by putting his best possible efforts.