Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Kangaroo and Joey


Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Currumbin, Queensland, Australia
Wednesday. August 27, 2008
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Saturday, August 23, 2008

Coolangatta, Queensland Australia


Surfers at Snapper Rocks
Sunday morning August 24, 2008
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008

** Register now for Fall 2008 **

Foothill College Fall Registration Runs Now through Sept. 21
Register, Pay Fees & Purchase Textbooks & Parking Permit Online

Fall Quarter classes begin Sept. 22 and run through Dec. 12, unless otherwise noted in the class schedule. Register early for best course selection. Continuing students can register online or by phone July 28 through Sept. 21. New and former students can register Aug. 4 through Sept. 21.

California residents pay just $13 per unit for Foothill classes. A full range of student support services is available, including financial aid, academic counseling and tutoring. Students can apply for admission, register for classes, review the class schedule, complete the registration process, pay enrollment fees and purchase textbooks and parking permit online at www.foothill.edu. To register by phone, call (650) 917-0509 or (408) 777-9394.

Foothill College can help you earn a specialized career certificate, associate degree or upgrade current job skills. We can also help you complete the general education course requirements for transfer to a four-year university. Most Foothill College courses are transferable to California State University and University of California campuses as well as private colleges and universities.

Both campuses are freeway close. The Foothill Main Campus in Los Altos Hills is located immediately off Interstate 280, and the Foothill Middlefield Campus in Palo Alto is just minutes from U.S. Route 101 and Central Expressway.

Foothill College has been recognized as one of the nation's outstanding community colleges. Each 12-week quarter, Foothill offers more than 1,000 course sections to more than 18,000 day, evening and online students. Foothill's student population is ethnically diverse, culturally rich and includes students from many countries. In keeping with its philosophy of educational opportunity for all, Foothill College offers university transfer, career training and basic skills instruction as well as support services such as counseling, tutoring and financial aid. For more information, access www.foothill.edu or call (650) 949-7325.

Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Monday, July 07, 2008

** Want to Cool Off??? **

The Computer History Museum Where Computing History Lives!


It's HOT! Do you want to cool off? If so, I know a cool place where it's cool and FREE! The Computer History Museum. Check out Charles Babbage's automatic computing engine, on display and running NOW at the museum. Also, take a stroll down memory lane as you peruse old IBM PC's, the Apple IIe, old VAXes, a PDP restoration and other amazing stuff.

It's geek heaven!!

Friday, July 04, 2008

** Happy 4th of July!! **



"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."

Margaret Mead

Monday, June 30, 2008

** Temporary Position **

EFI Web Marketing and eBusiness Group needs a temporary replacement for an employee going on maternity leave. She says:
An applicant would only need a "moderate" skill level at HTML, XHTML & ASP since the applicant would merely maintain an existing web site and would not create new sites. There is a great deal of design work involved at times, so design skills & moderate Photoshop experience are a must. I believe the pay is between $20-30/hr, no benefits, temporary full-time on-site contract position.
Here is the official job description:

Web Marketing and eBusiness Graphic Designer/Producer

EFI Web Marketing and eBusiness Group maintains EFI’s Sales and Marketing websites including EFI.Com; the intranet and various portals. We are seeking a highly motivated contractor who is willing to assist in the production and maintenance of these sites.

Position Time Frame:
July 10 - October 31 (temporary)

Position hours:
Full time (40 hour weeks)

Job Location:
Foster City

Requirements:
  • 5 years+ of web production experience
  • Full understanding of HTML and ASP (expert skill level)
  • Experience with Adobe Flash (moderate skill level or above)
  • Experience with Adobe PhotoShop (moderate skill level or above)
  • Good communications skills.
  • Ability to work with tight deadlines.
  • Understanding of production workflow.
  • Exposure to Content Management Systems
  • Legally authorized to work in the US.
Contact:
Lisa Chu Biakanja
lisa.biakanja@yahoo.com