If you’ve got a Blackberry, you most likely have the Brickbreaker application, a game that requires you to go from level to level destroying bricks of varying density with nothing more than a ball and a paddle. It’s a mobile version of the old Arkanoid game for Nintendo. I’ve been playing this game for years, [...]
Archive | March, 2009
Therapy-What’s it all about?
Hello All! My name is Alithia Asturrizaga, and I am happy and excited to say that I am a new blog author for the Young Professionals of Chicago. Since I am a psychotherapist, my posts will generally be related to life-balance type of topics such as maintaining good psychological health amid a busy professional and [...]
You v. Facebook: Facebook Wins, But You Can Trump
Facebook was in the news a few weeks ago when it changed its Terms of Use so that it could own and use all of the information you posted, even after you deleted your account. Within days, public outcry was so severe that Mark Zuckerberg reverted to the old Terms of Use. I check out facebook [...]
Why Watch Your Favorite Shows Alone?
I have plenty of favorite TV shows but no roommate, so 95% of the time, I watch my shows alone in my apartment. And, while Chinese food and Twitter have helped with the solitude, there’s still no replacement for an actual voice-to-voice conversation with others about Blair’s dramatic relationship with Chuck (Gossip Girl) or Jack’s [...]
The Importance of Differentiation
One of the greatest challenges of finding work in an economy plagued with downsizing, cutbacks, and an overbearing sense of frugality is differentiation. How do you position yourself to be seen as unique and special? In my line of work I always try to think about how to make my clients stand out, get attention, [...]
Yummus Hummus
Hummus is a simple and delicious recipe popular all across the Middle East and Mediterranean region. It is made from chickpeas, aka garbanzo beans, and a few other simple ingredients. The recipe is below…your enjoyment follows after. For more recipes like this please visit my food blog, TangySweetFoodLove. Q-Yummus HummusServes 6 1 can of Chickpeas/Garbanzo [...]
Wiretapping Blago: Legit or Bunk?
By now it’s old news that Blago was arrested and impeached based on those infamous tapes where his voice could be heard bargaining away Obama’s vacant Senate seat. This scenario poses an interesting question as to wiretapping in Illinois: who can do it, and how are they limited? First we should probably start with the why: [...]
Classic French Onion Soup
Such a simple and delicious soup. Comforting for all occasions and easy enough for the amateur to make. Here is a simple recipe for French Onion Soup. You can find this and other delicious recipes on my food blog, TangySweetFoodLove. French Onion Soup Serves 6 6 medium Onions, sliced 1 Tbl. of Sugar 1/4 C. [...]
Hello Chicago!
As a young professional living and working in the Windy City I was honored when Fred Cadena asked me to author posts at the Young Professional of Chicago Blog. Bringing to bear my extensive knowledge of social media, interactive advertising, and other technology related topics I hope to highlight issues important to those of you [...]
Cover Up With Style: Creating a Captivating Cover Letter
How many recruiting directors do you think actually read your cover letter? If your cover letter is written like most job seekers, then no one is reading it! Most cover letters are long and boring; they are basically a prose version of your resume. If a recruiting director is only spending fifteen seconds looking at [...]
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