10 Hot Computer Driven Careers

Very interesting post at http://www.computermajors.com/10-hot-computer-jobs

When someone mentions “hot careers”, what do you think of? If something in the IT (Information Technology) field pops into mind, that’s not surprising. The U.S. Dept of Labor (DoL) and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), between them, seem to indicate that the top ten fastest growing, high-demand careers between 2000-2014 show a significant number of IT-related jobs.

These traditional IT careers will probably stay in-demand for the foreseeable future, but don’t forget the alternatives. There are many enjoyable and high-demand applied careers that involve computer skills. And new and interesting variations of computer jobs emerge every year.

The 10 Careers mentioned are the following:

1. Environmental Simulations Developer
2. Video Game Developer
3. Bioinformatics Simulations Modeling
4. 3D Animation Technician
5. Internet Entrepreneur
6. Medical Modeling Systems Developer and Technician
7. Digital Film Production Assistant and Technician
8. Website Network Manager / Administrator
9. Training Software Developer
10. Visual and Audio Content Producers

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Google Business Referral Representative

From the Business Referral Representative Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Why should I become a Google Business Referral Representative?

   Joining the Google Local Business Referrals (LBR) program is a great way to earn some money while connecting people to the businesses in your neighborhood. The information you collect could be seen by millions of people who use Google every day. And you’ll be helping the businesses you refer attract new customers while also making it easier for people in your community to find the products and services they’re searching for.

2. What will I be doing as a representative?

   As a Google Business Referral Representative, you’ll visit local businesses to collect information (such as hours of operation, types of payment accepted, etc.) for Google Maps, and tell them about Google Maps and Google AdWords. You’ll also take a few digital photos of the business that will appear on the Google Maps listing along with the business information. After the visit, you submit the business’ info and photo(s) to Google through your Local Business Referrals Center, and we’ll pay you up to $10 for each listing that is approved by Google and verified by the business.

   All you need to be a successful Business Referral Representative is a passion for helping local businesses succeed, a love for the Internet (some knowledge of Google is great, too), and access to a computer and a digital camera.

3. How much will I be paid? How will I be paid?

   You can earn up to $10 for each approved, verified referral you submit. This includes $2 when a business referral is approved by Google; and $8 when an approved business verifies that the information you submitted is accurate. Referrals are approved by Google based on the completeness and quality of data supplied by representatives. Businesses verify their information either by sending us a response postcard or verifying their information online.

   As long as your earnings total at least $25 a month, you’ll receive a monthly check.

For the complete information visit Google Business Referral Representative FAQ page.

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A Guide to Hiring Programmers: The High Cost of Low Quality

From the article:
“At one point we were talking about hiring programmers, specifically Perl programmers.

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Leopard gets UNIX 03 certification

InfoWorld has an article that goes something like this: “OS X’s commercial credentials recently got a major boost from the Open Group. Thanks to the efforts of Apple’s OS boss Kevin Van Vechten and his team, Leopard has cleared all of the hurdles required to attain UNIX 03 certification. That places Apple in elite company. Only Sun, IBM and HP are certified, so OS X turns the Big Three into the Big Four.”

For the complete story follow this link.

Woz Presents the Apple Historical Museum

Bill Gates and Steve Jobs video interview

The video that played before Bill Gates and Steve Jobs came on stage at D5 for their joint interview with Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher.

In their rare joint appearance at All Things Digital 5, Steve Jobs and Bill Gates discuss their contributions to the technology industry, the qualities they most respect in one another, and former Apple CEO Gil Amelio’s seamanship.

Continuing their discussion at D5, Steve and Bill talk about the 1997 agreement between Apple and Microsoft; whether they think their companies are rivals today; the “Get a Mac” commericals; and iPods, Zunes and music.

In part 3 of 7, Bill and Steve talk about their biggest regrets; what excites and surprises them in technology today; mobile devices; and what they feel computing will be like in five years.

In Part 4 of 7, Gates and Jobs continue their discussion about the future of technology, covering such topics as mobile phones, flexible displays, Internet services and the nimbleness of large companies versus small start-ups.

Bill Gates and Steve Jobs’ discussion with Walt and Kara turns to the entertainment industry, the transition facing Hollywood companies today and the future of computing interfaces.

In Part 6 of 7, Steve and Bill reveal the greatest misunderstanding about their relationship, joke with Walt and Kara and receive a standing ovation from the crowd as they conclude their fireside chat.

In the final segment of their joint interview, Bill and Steve field questions from the audience at D5.

A selection of rip-roaring laughs and jokes from the joint interview between Steve Jobs and Bill Gates at the D5 conference.

For the complete transcript follow this link. For the complete story follow this link.

Microsoft Surface: Behind-the-Scenes First Look

Simply amazing! A multi-touch table display system from Microsoft. Play the video and see what $10,000 can do for you.

For more information and videos checkout the official website: http://www.microsoft.com/surface/.

101 Essential Blogging Resources

From the article:“With the amount of tools and programs cropping up all over the web for every type of person imagineable, its about time that someone wrote a massive list of resources for bloggers. Fortunately, I’ve taken up that responsibility to share with you some of the tools I use in my daily blogging life. Please note that by no means is this a definitive list, so please let me know if you think I’ve missed any out!” Check out the complete story at: http://www.blogtrepreneur.com/2007/05/23/101-essential-blogging-resources/.

The 100 Best Products of 2007

From the article: “Our editors rank the best PCs, HDTVs, components, sites, and services. Plus: the products we’re looking forward to next year, and which technologies are rising and falling.” Go read the list at PC World.

Top 15 free SQL Injection Scanners

From the article: “Checking for SQL Injection vulnerabilities involves auditing your web applications and the best way to do it is by using automated SQL Injection Scanners. We’ve compiled a list of free SQL Injection Scanners we believe will be of a value to both web application developers and professional security auditors.” Check it out… Top 15 free SQL Injection Scanners

Silverlight Now Available for Download

Microsoft Silverlight is a cross-browser, cross-platform plug-in for delivering the next generation of .NET based media experiences and rich interactive applications for the Web. Silverlight offers a flexible programming model that supports AJAX, VB, C#, Python, Ruby, and integrates with existing Web applications. Silverlight also supports fast, cost-effective delivery of high-quality video to all major browsers running on Mac OS or Windows. Designers and developers can download Visual Studio codename “Orcas” Beta 1 and Expression Blend 2 May Preview today and start creating Silverlight applications to light up the Web of tomorrow. For more information and a video follow this link.

Linux: It’s Not Just For Computer Geeks Anymore

You might think there’s no way a free operating system written by volunteers could compete when it comes to music production. But in the past couple of years, all the tools you need to make music have arrived on Linux. For the complete story follow this link.

The 50 Most Innovative Companies

The results are in. Business Week has a list of the top 50 most innovative companies. Follow this link and check it out.

Plasma Pong!

Just downloaded this game and it is a lot of fun to play and really cool to look at. Visit http://www.plasmapong.com/ and give it a try!

Full Version of Wii Internet Channel Powered by Opera Available for Free Download

Opera Press Releases
Get to Know the Web on Wii: Full Version of Wii Internet Channel Powered by Opera Available for Free Download
Oslo, Norway – April 12, 2007

* Today Opera Software and Nintendo released the much-anticipated full version of the Internet Channel, powered by the Opera browser. The Internet Channel can now be downloaded directly from the Wii Shop Channel on any connected Wii™ console.
* Nintendo and Opera have incorporated user feedback from the original version of the Internet Channel to create a faster, more functional and feature-rich Web experience on Wii that can be enjoyed by the entire family.
* The Opera-powered Internet Channel introduces a new living room activity for the family to share. For example, parents and kids can now actively research on the Web for school projects from the comfort of their couch, while using multiple remotes to point out interesting facts on the Web page.
* New features introduced in today’s release include: New type of zoom, more scrolling options, increased simplicity and ease-of-use, and the ability to turn the toolbar on or off (see a complete features overview below).
* This version of the browser remains a free download until June 30, 2007, and once downloaded is free for the lifetime of the system.

For the press release follow this link.