Chief Macker's Adventures

BrowserSpy - Privacy to the ultimate test (:)

2005-08-12T04:00:00.000-07:00

BrowserSpy - Privacy to the ultimate test

Duty Calls!

2004-12-31T13:01:00.000-08:00

I am now in Niceville Flordia!

I was the Assistant Project Manager for Military Sealift Fleet Support Command in Norfolk!
Email: chiefmacker@yahoo.com
Shortcut to personal webpage: http://www.chiefmcallister.com/

Click or copy this url link from/to your browser: http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/39168.htm

USNS Catawba T-ATF-168

National Association of Fleet Tug Sailors
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2004-12-29T17:27:00.000-08:00

On board the USS Arizona moored next to the USS Missouri down in Pearl Harbor Hawaii, Chief Macker!

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2004-12-07T23:09:00.000-08:00

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Four Ways to Simplify Your Job Search -

2004-12-07T22:59:00.000-08:00

Four Ways to Simplify Your Job Search - Consider, for example the 30-minute meal or 15-minute workout programs that have taken the country by storm. Why the craze? Because these routines cut out the fluff, are easy to follow and promise positive results. While preparing a delicious meal in under an hour or toning your abs in five easy steps may save you time in your personal life, how about a program that benefits your professional prospects?
Job searching can be an overwhelming and time-consuming task, so take heed of the following fundamentals, which can help make the process more efficient and productive:
1. Avoid verbosity when writing your résumé. Job seekers can spend hours crafting their résumés, but according to a survey by Robert Half International, 56 percent of executives spend no more than five minutes reading the document, making it that much more important to present one that's succinct, relevant and free of copy errors. While the one-page rule is no longer strictly enforced, you don't want to inundate the reader with too much information. Use short bullet points when listing your skills and achievements, and avoid lofty and redundant language, puns, and clever wordplays. Remember, this isn't an exercise in creative writing. Also omit irrelevant facts about your personal life, such as your interests and hobbies, unless they relate specifically to the position.
2. Compose a clean, concise cover letter. Similar to the résumé, brevity is key when it comes to crafting a cover letter. Skip cute introductions -- "Teamwork is my middle name" or "I am smart as a whip," for example -- and instead get to the point. Expand on one or two accomplishments from your résumé that align with the skills and responsibilities outlined in the job description. Painting a vivid picture of these select successes should compel hiring managers to learn about the rest of the achievements outlined on your résumé.
3. Network in a 'not-so-obvious' way. Increasing your circle of professional contacts doesn't have to be a formal affair, but it should be an ongoing priority. In addition to getting involved in professional associations and other networking groups, focus on meeting people while doing everyday activities. Try striking up a conversation with those around you, from the coffee shop barista to the person sitting next to you at the doctor's office. These discussions can lead to job leads or other valuable contacts.
4. Don't be afraid to go overboard for the interview. If there's one stage in the job search where you can pull out all the stops, it's the interview. You may have impressed the hiring manager on paper, but you'll have to shine in person, too, if you expect to land the job. Here are the essentials:
· Research the company and role-play with a partner beforehand.
· Arrive to the meeting on time, looking your professional best and armed with a copy of your résumé and references.
· Mention at least two key accomplishments that demonstrate hard-to-measure qualities -- like teamwork or leadership -- that aren't apparent on your résumé.
· Send a thank-you note to reinforce your interest and ability to excel in the role within a few days of the meeting.With everything from cell phones to computers becoming more complex, the last thing busy professionals need is for the job search to be overly complicated. While you don't want to rush through the process, paring each step down to the most important elements can help you focus your efforts and increase the likelihood of success.

Mike Nishimoto (Navy CPO)/INSPIRATIONAL!

2004-12-07T22:58:00.000-08:00

(Honolulu Star Bulletin) Mike Nishimoto (Navy CPO) has competed in several marathons and triathlons and knows how to push his body to extreme limits.
In January, weeks before he was set to compete in the New Zealand Ironman, Nishimoto took "an easy" late afternoon bicycle ride from Kahala to Hawaii Kai. As he rode up Kealaolu Avenue toward Kalanianaole Highway, the sun was to his left and his legs were just warming up when a bus hit him from behind.
He remembers the crush of pain that seized his entire body as he crashed to the roadway. The pain seemed to enclose him. He couldn't get his breath and remembers calling to a friend: "I can't breathe, I can't breathe."
Yesterday, Nishimoto, 47, pushed his body, parts of which are held together now with rods and screws, to an extreme again. He drove his wheelchair in the 5K Freedom Run through Kailua to benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of Hawaii.
Pushing the only wheelchair in the race, he finished in 57 minutes. http://starbulletin.com/2003/07/05/news/story4.html

"GET YOUR OWN PIRATE NAME, ARR!" http://www.fidius.org/quiz/pirate.php

2004-12-07T22:50:00.000-08:00

My pirate name is:

Dirty Sam Flint

You're the pirate everyone else wants to throw in the ocean -- not to get rid of you, you understand; just to get rid of the smell. Like the rock flint, you're hard and sharp. But, also like flint, you're easily chipped, and sparky. Arr!

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2004-12-07T22:32:00.000-08:00

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