May 7, 2003

There were 2 posts published on May 7, 2003 (this is page 1 of 1).

McCarthy Executive Sessions Released

I see from the Interesting People list, and other new s sources, that the 1950’s McCarthy hearings executive sessions are now online.

A recent newspaper article revealed how McCarthy would initially question witnesses in closed-door sessions. Those who stood up to the Senator would not be the ones he would question in public. The poor saps who bowed to his authority would then get skewered in front of the cameras, making McCarthy look like a big man, of course, while ruining the careers of innocent people.

I understand the notes available online are eye-opening, though the site appears to be “slashdotted” now, no doubt from all the millions of regular MarkTurner.Net readers. 🙂

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Keeping Amazingly Busy

I’m amazed at how busy I’ve stayed and I don’t even have a job. I am doing three things at once here, working with friends to set up their server, chasing down job leads in the TriLUG IRC channel, and scrambling to get out to an RTP lunch with $FORMER_EMPLOYER friends.

I’ve stayed up until 1 AM some nights in simply applying for jobs. I spend at least an hour on every cover letter I write (sometimes two hours or more). Job interviews take anywhere between two hours to yesterday’s four hours. I’ve had lots to go to, too! Last week’s trip to Wilmington took all day (worth it, though).

Then there’s the work I’m doing for clients as part of my consulting business (unpaid). I’m building RPMs for some cool Linux apps I found. I’m also feeding digital video into my PC for placement on the web.

Add to all this the fun time playing with Hallie and I’ve got surprisingly little free time. I love staying busy, but damn! Imagine if I was trying to actually work now!

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