Within 10 hours, Bill Gates got 1,200 answers to a question that he posted on professional networking site LinkedIn, with new comments coming in every minute. OMG!

Some people speculated that Gates’ very public use of LinkedIn indicates that he wants to buy the site, “since Linkedin was chosen over the Microsoft properties to ask this question”.

Read the whole ITWorld article here

I like LinkedIn and you should give it a try.

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If yes … you can’t go swimming, soak in a hot bath or even enjoy a shower.
Unbelievable ?! … Believe it!

Ashleigh Morris a teenager from Melbourne, Australia, is allergic to water of any temperature, a condition she’s lived with since she was 14.

Check this out: DailyMail article

She suffers from an extremely rare skin disorder called Aquagenic Urticaria and there is no cure and no successful treatment for this.

1. Arrive on time … or a little early the first day.
Halloooo?! This is very important, don’t you think? And yes, dress accordingly.

2. Do your administrative stuff: HR, papers, insurance.
Ask about company policies or procedures. Read the employee manual, if any.
Take your badge, uniform or keys.

3. Know your colleagues.
Learn names as much as possible. Man, I am so lousy on that … take notes.
Introduce yourself and ask, “who to ask?!”

4. Get used with your work area … office, kitchen, meeting room, building.
Arrange your work space for your style.
Heeey, don’t bring your pet already. Step by step.

5. Wait for lazy IT guy to install your new computer … just joking.
No, really, listen to their instructions and advice! YOU are the new guy!
Don’t be smart ass! Sooner or later you’ll need them anyway. Believe me!

6. Talk with your Boss.
Define roles and responsibilities, ask for feedback.
Open a communication channel, get involved in any meetings you can get into.

7. Now is time for work.
Already bored?! Take it easy … is your first day, anyway
Establish goals and define your objectives. Do this jointly with your supervisor.

8. Go home!
Think about your past experience, but don’t assume that your new company works the same way as your old company. Make the effort to learn what is different or new.

Good luck!

Pakistan has blocked access to YouTube, because of content deemed offensive to Islam, says BBC.

Did you know that Morocco, Turkey, Iran and China are also on the list of countries who banned access to this popular video sharing website ?!

The good news is … Thailand have ended the ban. Way to go!

I live in Vancouver, THE most beautiful city in the world (we’ll talk about that later, don’t worry) and I drive a car with “Beautiful British Columbia” license plate Don’t believe ?! Check this out: http://www.plateshack.com/bc/bc.html

I am a Project Manager (by day) with a great Software Development background … but don’t expect so many posting here about that … and a blogger (by night).

I’ve just found recently that The Canadian Pacific Rail, the Royal BC Museum and the Province announced a partnership to celebrate the B.C’s 150th anniversary with a heritage rail tour across the province. Hmmm, sounds good.

If you live in Greater Vancouver or plan to travel in this part of the world, check the official website here: www.BC150.ca

“BC 150 Years celebrates the adventures, struggles, people, events and achievements that have shaped our provincial identity. It’s a celebration with a focus on five strong pillars: Heritage, Communities, Cultural Diversity, Aboriginal Peoples, Arts & Culture.”

YOU!

Ok, tonight … is the BIG night … and I’m not talking about THE NIGHT WHEN THIS BLOG (the best blog ever btw) was born, but I’m talking about Oscar Night, baby … or maybe not?!

Anyhow … are you a George Clooney or Johnny Deep fan? Check this out: http://www.oscar.com/nominees Or maybe Tommy Lee Jones?

Don’t tell me you don’t care … you are such a big RAT(atouille) !

Ok, time to clean up my TV, bye for now … don’t forget … stay tuned on this blog.

And BTW … expect here my rants about stories, articles, commentaries, opinions on diverse topics.