Cap off the perfect summer by spending Labor Day weekend in San Diego enjoying the warm weather, cool beaches and everything the city has to offer including tall ship cannon battles, amazing sandcastles, 1812 Overture with fireworks and more. On the Embarcadero US SAND SCULPTING CHALLENGE AND DIMENSIONAL ART EXPOSITION When: September 1-4, 2017 Hundreds of […]
Flex Alert issued to deal with heat wave in California:
A blistering heat wave scorching California has prompted officials managing much of the state’s power grid to issue a Flex Alert that calls for consumers to voluntarily conserve electricity from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) forecast that peak use on Tuesday will exceed 48,000 megawatts. If that figure is reached […]
Fight Procrastination by Visualizing Your Future Self:
I’m typically the queen of procrastination. If something doesn’t have to be done until next week, then I’m more than likely not going to start it until the day before it needs to get done, regardless of whether or not I have plenty of time to complete it between now and then. As I’ve gotten […]
$5 AITP Networking Event With Jared Sanderson as Moderator:
AITP & ISACA September Event Career Panel Discussion, presented by AITP and ISACA. This will be an evening of interesting discussion around taking your career to the next level and/or launching a new career. We will have pointers on preparing for a new job and a live panel discussion including leaders in the local market focusing […]
7 Free Apps to Turn to When You Have Downtime (That Are Better Than Social Media):
Is your default downtime activity at work mindlessly scrolling through Facebook? You’re definitely not alone—in fact, I bet most of the people around you are doing it right now. But how about using what little time you have left over between meetings or projects to maybe improve yourself, or even your career? Yes, it’s actually possible—try out these […]
6 smart questions you’re probably forgetting to ask in a job interview:
It’s crucial to ask questions during job interviews. If you shrug and tell the hiring manager that you don’t have any questions at the end of your conversation, they’re bound to think that you’re just not that interested. That being said, you can’t just throw out any random query that floats to the top of your mind. It’s important […]
How to Learn Faster with the Feynman Technique:
If you want to cut your time learning something new, using the Feynman Technique is a great way to do it. Named after the physicist Richard Feynman, it revolves around explaining a concept in simple language as if you were teaching it to someone else.
Being extra nice to your coworkers can actually make you happier:
When you spend eight-plus hours each day in the same space with the same people, it’s easy to notice all the reasons they give you not to be nice. Maybe you have a co-worker who constantly chews really loudly, or a cubicle neighbor with a B.O. situation, or one who insists on making overly personal phone calls […]
Upcoming Exciting Events Around San Diego:
Festivals 1. LA JOLLA CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE $30-$375 Apr 7 – Apr 8, 2018 Neighborhood: La Jolla DISCOVER Festivals 2. PORT OF SAN DIEGO’S DAY AT THE DOCKS FREE Apr 15, 2018 Neighborhood: Point Loma Peninsula DISCOVER Running & Fitness 3. LA JOLLA HALF MARATHON & SHORES 5K $45-$110 760-692-2900 Apr 22, 2018 Neighborhood: La Jolla, North Coastal DISCOVER […]
