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[novapsyche]

I don't normally webcrawl over to Snopes, but a friend alerted me to a phone scam; while there, I looked around.

This excerpt from a 1967 Philco-Ford production imagined what home technology would be like in the year 1999. It is amazingly accurate. It's incredible what those with true vision can see.

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[sarahmichigan.livejournal.com]

Sorry this is OT. You may have already run across this, and I'm sure you'd prefer permanent work, but for part-time it seems to pay well and seems like it'd use your skill set. From Craig's List (it's also listed on the U of M career website):

Temporary Performance Support Analyst Assistants

Start date: March 1, 2008
Duration: Approximately 6 months
Resumes must be received by February 11, 2008.

Description:
This fast-paced, full-time challenging temporary position offers the opportunity to work on project teams to develop technical training and communications to support the University of Michigan’s enterprise systems.

Analysts create deliverables in multiple formats including step-by-step procedures, software simulations, and support documentation, following established standards & methodology.

We are looking for people who:
· Are attentive to details and possess solid proofreading skills.
· Have demonstrated ability to quickly learn new software.
· Are able to work independently and proactively.
· Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
· Possess strong organizational skills and the ability to successfully complete multiple tasks within established and changing deadlines.

Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
· Minimum 6 months related work experience.
· Strong writing, editing and problem-solving skills.
· Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), a basic understanding of currently used Web tools, and a demonstrated ability to learn new software is a must.

Preferred:
· Bachelor's degree and a minimum of one year experience developing training curricula, user documentation, and/or communications.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to: maistemphiring-hrms-sa@umich.edu

A Non-Discriminatory/Affirmative Action Employer.





Location: Ann Arbor
Compensation: Hourly wage: $15 to $20 depending upon experience
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

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