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« Reply #15 on: August 08, 2006, 09:47:29 AM »
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OK. This is a tech question but related to work. Need help.  I clear cookies and other stuff regularly. How do I get rid of this site from auto pop up in the address bar? Everytime I type in www.1, this site's URL auto fills in. I don't want anyone potentially being on my computer and getting this site to pop up.


If you're using Firefox, go to Preferences under the main Firefox menu, go to the "Privacy" tab, and under "Saved Forms," uncheck "Save information I enter in forms and the search bar."  Other browsers probably work similarly.

Hope this helps!

PS: I didn't get a callback on the Sony job, so I assume I didn't get it.  Just as well.  Game plan now is to just work for Jane and Time through the year's end and make plans to move back to SF early next year.  Presently wanderlusting through Craigslist apartment ads as I've definitely had my fill of NYC life for now.
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« Reply #16 on: August 08, 2006, 10:46:21 AM »
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OK. This is a tech question but related to work. Need help.  I clear cookies and other stuff regularly. How do I get rid of this site from auto pop up in the address bar? Everytime I type in www.1, this site's URL auto fills in. I don't want anyone potentially being on my computer and getting this site to pop up.


If you're using Firefox, go to Preferences under the main Firefox menu, go to the "Privacy" tab, and under "Saved Forms," uncheck "Save information I enter in forms and the search bar."  Other browsers probably work similarly.

Hope this helps!

PS: I didn't get a callback on the Sony job, so I assume I didn't get it.  Just as well.  Game plan now is to just work for Jane and Time through the year's end and make plans to move back to SF early next year.  Presently wanderlusting through Craigslist apartment ads as I've definitely had my fill of NYC life for now.


IE is similar but not identical. Under the Tools menu, go to Internet Options. Click the Content tab, then go down and click the AutoComplete button, then uncheck the box for Web addresses. That should do it, but then you will have to type out all web addresses.
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« Reply #17 on: August 08, 2006, 10:29:56 PM »
I'll double check settings tomorrow. While I'm away, there's no telling who might have their way with my system. Ooh la la! Better safe than sorry.
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« Reply #18 on: August 08, 2006, 11:10:28 PM »
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I'll double check settings tomorrow. While I'm away, there's no telling who might have their way with my system. Ooh la la! Better safe than sorry.


It just occurred to me that you could try this: If you're going away for your computer for a long time (week-plus), whatever internet browser you're using now, make some other one the default browser right before you go away. The replacement browser wouldn't have your history to auto-fill those things in.
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« Reply #19 on: August 08, 2006, 11:21:20 PM »
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I'll double check settings tomorrow. While I'm away, there's no telling who might have their way with my system. Ooh la la! Better safe than sorry.


It just occurred to me that you could try this: If you're going away for your computer for a long time (week-plus), whatever internet browser you're using now, make some other one the default browser right before you go away. The replacement browser wouldn't have your history to auto-fill those things in.

What browser besides IE would be good on the PC? Would I take the IE shortcut off the desktop?
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« Reply #20 on: August 09, 2006, 09:34:51 AM »
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I'll double check settings tomorrow. While I'm away, there's no telling who might have their way with my system. Ooh la la! Better safe than sorry.


It just occurred to me that you could try this: If you're going away for your computer for a long time (week-plus), whatever internet browser you're using now, make some other one the default browser right before you go away. The replacement browser wouldn't have your history to auto-fill those things in.

What browser besides IE would be good on the PC? Would I take the IE shortcut off the desktop?


I'd recommend Firefox. I was a longtime IE devotee. But a few months ago we got some new tools that are optimized for FF so I had to start using it as well, and have to say I am just about converted to FF entirely now (except for our other tools that are optimized for IE--arrrggghhh). Very smooth operation and lots of nice conveniences, such as tabbed browsing (which, admittedly, the new version of IE now offers too).

Get it here, a free download:
http://www.mozilla.com/
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« Reply #21 on: August 10, 2006, 12:16:44 PM »
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Thank you all again!  So I had the interview today, . . .
 If I get, and take, the job, it'll be a fascinating learning experience on the business side of the record industry.  Novel material, at the very least.  On the other hand, may I not live in interesting times for a little while, I could use the rest.


I was offered the job today.

And I turned it down.

It just didn't seem like the right opp or the right time.  And if that means I don't get to work for Sony BMG, I can live with that.  There's more than one road to Oz, ne?
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« Reply #22 on: August 10, 2006, 12:19:44 PM »
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Thank you all again!  So I had the interview today, . . .
 If I get, and take, the job, it'll be a fascinating learning experience on the business side of the record industry.  Novel material, at the very least.  On the other hand, may I not live in interesting times for a little while, I could use the rest.


I was offered the job today.

And I turned it down.

It just didn't seem like the right opp or the right time.  And if that means I don't get to work for Sony BMG, I can live with that.  There's more than one road to Oz, ne?


just watch out for lions & tigers & bears, oh my!

unless you're at the Dugout -- the bears there are friendly :wink:
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« Reply #23 on: August 10, 2006, 12:38:13 PM »
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unless you're at the Dugout -- the bears there are friendly :wink:


TOO friendly: I'm sometimes mistaken for a cub-in-training when I pass by.   :oops:
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« Reply #24 on: August 10, 2006, 12:43:02 PM »
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unless you're at the Dugout -- the bears there are friendly :wink:


TOO friendly: I'm sometimes mistaken for a cub-in-training when I pass by.   :oops:


I wanna be a man, mancub
And stroll right into town
And be just like the other men
I'm tired of monkeyin' around!
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« Reply #25 on: August 15, 2006, 10:12:50 AM »
So the reasons I turned down the Sony BMG job, in order:

1. The woman I'd be reporting to struck me as difficult, snarky and overly critical, and I didn't think I'd enjoy that kind of working environment.
2. The position was a three-month temp gig with no guarantee of continued employment afterward.
3. They wanted me to start the following Monday, which would have forced me to give no notice to Jane, which I felt would be gauche and bridge-burning.
4. It would have been a pay cut of at least $3/hr from my current gigs, which would add up.
5. Better the devil you know: I like my current gigs.

But as that door's closed, this one's become visible (if not yet open) with CNET in SF.  Jim, I've already submitted my application, as I had a good feeling about this one.  I feel ready to make this happen.

Job ID : 3872
Job Title : Copy Editor
Location : San Francisco, CA
Job Description : Job Description:
CNET Networks Entertainment is searching for a copy editor to copyedit articles (including reviews, previews, features, and news) for GameSpot.com, MP3.com, and TV.com. The copy editor will work with the editors to ensure the timeliness, correctness, and overall quality of the content, paying particular attention to style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Qualifications:
Candidates must hold a degree in English or a related field (or equivalent training and experience) and must have copyediting experience. We require working knowledge of style manuals, preferably The Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual. Applicants must have excellent English grammar skills and must be detail-oriented, and they must be able to produce quality work, to meet daily/hourly deadlines, to handle and prioritize multiple assignments, and to solve problems independently but also communicate and work with a team. In addition, this position requires proficiency with PCs (especially with apps such as Microsoft Word) and familiarity with the Internet and how it works. Knowledge of video games, computer games, pop culture, and technology is a plus. This is a full-time, in-house position in San Francisco.
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« Reply #26 on: October 11, 2006, 09:50:43 AM »
Big stuff going down at the Internet Farm here today. CEO, general counsel, and VP of HR all resigned this am. Probably won't affect me too directly (at least for now) but hate to see what this'll do to the stock price.
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« Reply #27 on: October 11, 2006, 09:54:20 AM »
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Big stuff going down at the Internet Farm here today. CEO, general counsel, and VP of HR all resigned this am. Probably won't affect me too directly (at least for now) but hate to see what this'll do to the stock price.


yikes!
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