Tell me about yourself? If you've ever been on a job interview, you are going to have this question asked. Besides being one of the first questions you are likely to receive in an interview, it is also one of the most difficult. What is the employer looking for?
As with any open-ended question, there are many correct ways to answer "Tell me about yourself," and just as many ways to go wrong. Some of the ways people can veer off-track with this question include:
ANTI-ISLAM FILM. Protests Continue Turning Deadly.
Pakistani police open fire on rioters who were torching a cinema during a protest against "Innocence of Muslims," killing one man.
LAST 33,000 U.S. SURGE TROOPS LEAVE AFGHANISTAN
But deadly insider attacks and a reassessment of how NATO troops partner with Afghans raise questions about how well the military strategy is working.
IPHONE HYSTERIA. Spreads Worldwide
Some Apple fans camped out for days to get their hands on several iPhone 5 just to turn around and flip them for a hefty profit.
Whomever you decide to vote for, whether it's Democrat Barack Obama or Republican Mitt Romney, you'll be voting for more than a president. You'll be casting your ballot for and against a series of policies that will touch your life and shape our nation for the next four years.
Its difficult to tell with all the mudslinging, those negative advertising spots, sound bite zingers and assorted other camp pain bull. This election is a contest of ideas and each candidate's words will have to connect to their future deeds in office.
ROMNEY CAMPAIGN ADVISER QUITS. Time To Relaunch GOP.
The Republican candidate’s third attempt to relaunch his campaign in as many weeks is undermined as Tim Pawlenty leaves.
EU RESCUE PLAN. Talks Under Way With Spain.
Program will focus on structural reforms to country’s economy long requested by Brussels, rather than new taxes and spending cuts. Meanwhile, Italy slashes growth forecast for 2012. Third largest Euro-zone economy forecasts a contraction of 2.4% this year, twice as deep as expected, as austerity measures hamper fiscal consolidation
World leaders have a wide range of pressing global challenges to address as they convene at the United Nations, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said as he laid out the agenda for the General Assembly’s annual high-level debate.
“This year’s general debate will be among our busiest ever,” Mr. Ban told a press conference at UN Headquarters, referring to the gathering of heads of State and government that kicks off the new session of the Assembly every year. “This reflects the tumultuous times in which we live – a time of turmoil and transition.”
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Exercise programs often spotlight arms, legs, and abdominal muscles, while paying little attention to many of the muscles that make up your body's core. Your core includes muscles in your back, side, hips, pelvis, and buttocks, as well as your abdominal muscles. These muscles are critical to improving performance in almost any sport or activity, sidestepping debilitating back pain, and enhancing balance and stability.
A strong, flexible core can help you:
• Ward off or ease low back pain
• Ease the strain of everyday activities like housework, gardening, etc.
• Add power to sports and other pleasurable pursuits
• Increase agility when lifting, bending, turning, or reaching
• Improve balance and stability to prevent falls
• Strengthen your abs with the support of strong back and hip muscles
IRAN ASSERTION: A National Right to Nuclear Energy.
Iran official lambasted US policy in the Middle East as a catalog of failures and said it made little difference who was in the White House.
JAPAN REPORTS. Suffering Huge Fall in Exports.
Japan’s vulnerability to the global economy has been highlighted by a fresh fall in exports which contributed to a steep trade deficit in August. Meanwhile, Xi Jinping, China’s new leader-in-waiting is making a forceful comeback with a warning to Japan, after almost two weeks of unexplained absence.
INDIANS ON STRIKE. Protesting Plans for Reform.
US Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), a leader in the House on foreign affairs and Burma, delivered remarks as a featured speaker at today’s Congressional Gold Medal ceremony honoring recently released Nobel Peace Prize recipient and leader of Burma’s democracy movement Aung San Suu Kyi. Crowley spearheaded legislation awarding Daw Suu Kyi with the Congressional Gold Medal – the highest civilian award bestowed by the U.S. Congress.
Below are Rep. Crowley’s remarks as prepared for delivery. Click here to watch his speech.
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 15 through October 15 in recognition of the deep history, culture and contributions of Hispanic Americans.
Each year, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and pay tribute to the many contributions the Latino community has made to our country. The vibrant and active Latino community in America is deeply woven into the diverse fabric of our great city, and we are all stronger for it.