This post is Part 2 of my Mock Thesis Proposal. Part 1 is located here. The Abstract is repeated. Abstract. Social Network Sites (SNS) create multiple affordances employees leverage during their employment lifecycle. Methodology. Relevant Experience and Expertise. Research/Production Plan. Bibliography. Methodology. Sample Questions. Skype). Review. MORE >>

( image ) An interesting interview in the NYT  I missed from last week, with noted author Neal Stephenson. In it, he riffs on something that’s been bugging me as I work on the book. He ticked off the tropes of what he called “techno-optimistic science fiction,” including flying cars and jetpacks. Again, a beat. No matter. He’s rolling. MORE >>

Cathy Scott writes in Forbes on how to leave an unsatisfying job and pursue your dream career: How-to guides are regularly published about the process of pursuing new careers. I, however, don’t believe a guide can show you exactly how to do that. ou have to first believe in yourself, and then take a risk. It isn't about "how to" guides. MORE >>

A seminar on 8 February 2012, to be held at the University of Birmingham, UK, is How to make Google behave: techniques for better results , organised by UKEIG and run by Karen Blakeman " Course Outline: Having problems with Google? Fed up with it ignoring your search terms and giving you something completely different? For more info go to [link]. MORE >>

It’s December; so let’s be honest: You’re probably devoting as much time to fantasizing about baked goods, planning party attire and stressing about a gift for your hard-to-buy-for mother as you are to focusing on work. If you have colleagues spread from New Delhi, India to New Haven, Conn., Image courtesy of Flickr use DeaPeaJay. MORE >>