Good morning.

Why You Need A Reserve Fund - The Consumerist http://ping.fm/BgWeO

@timothypmottet talks to students about research being a public undertaking - are you taking note of the crap? Detectors must be on.

Thank you Dr. Chang for responding to research manuscripts. You have helped my fellow grad students.

If I were female I could justify my feeling fat this week with a monthyl cyclical condition, my answer is because you are.

If your findings contradict the contemporary research then exlain and provide possible reasons.

Do you think supervisors are more important than pay in job satisfaction?

Are you strong with APA style or AP style? As a researcher you are married to APA style. Learn it.

You must introduce your research problem to justify why your work is being reviewed. Thorough literature review is essential.

Formulation of own thinking and material digestion must be consistent.

Dr. Chang reponds to Tania. Significant findings and clear research undertaking.

In empirical research over personalization of work can be detrimental and distracting to those reviewing your work.

Take tone into consideration when doing research write up - 3rd person objectivity vs personal voice and highly subjective?

Concepts clarity is a focus of how the reader interprets information.

When presenting research make sure that you explain your results and findings. Connect the dots for the audience.

Rigor in research compilation is important. The representation of your choices must be clear and existent in your work. Tell the reader the story.

When choosing scales and tools for research think of the reasons why they are being used - what purpose will they serve? Specificity is important.

Argumentative is a communication trait. Thoughts?

Setting up context is very important along side of clarity. Chang stresses diff between argumentation and argumentative.

Dr. Chang remarks on the work of Gerardo and lauds its as a significant topic and area of research. As a tool for development into should be descriptive of communication styles.

Dr. Chang takes the stage as respondent to todays presentations. Comments focus on manuscripts submitted.

Does the level of job satisfaction change when working under different supervisors or project leads? Posibilties for future research.

management training and lacking skills for supervisors indicates that there exists a need to further develop those in positions of management and power.

Out of 1500 surveys being sent out a total of 73 were completed. Tania's hyp was supported. A + correlations exist with communicaiton and job satisfaction.

A limited amount of literature is available that focus on support staff of academia. Attempting to predict the level of communication between subordinate and leader.

the inspiration for her work came from listening to trends in complaints from other employees in the industry. The focus on support staff provides an interesting niche and information rich area.

Tania Chavez takes the podium and discusses her research on invididuals in higher education and levels of job satisfaction.

Gerardo discuss limitations in his study design and research under taking focusing on potential for future research undertakings.

Speakers focusing on the varied subcultures found in oil field rigs that may lead to reaseach limitations.

75 employees completed the survey yielding no correltion between verbal aggresiveness and job longevity

is there a reltionship between oil field workers self perceived argumentative and the length of time at their jobs.

self perceived traits related to job longevity - think crude, loud and argumentative as traits to preserve n mange job interactions in high danger job.

Now listening to Gerardo speak about communicaiton style and job longevity in the oil rig industry.

Now moved over to class for presentations - late argh but let's do it.

Your essence addressees your legacy. Who did u change? Be aware of the power of your presence. Utpa @gradschool

It will cost you. Sacrifice - your cost is your earning and your legacy. Utpa @gradschool

It's okay to love money. You need to. Money is part of our dealings. Act on your need move on your wants.

Look internally to find the legacy you want to leave behind. Awareness of your willingness n motivation. Utpa @gradschool

Faith plays a role in your life tour. Utpa @gradschool

Take control and do. Don't stop at planning - take action and accomplish. Utpa @gradschool

Has your real journey started? Life planning n we must integrate the process n evaluation Utpa @gradschool

Making a connections allows progress yearly self assessment keeps inventory of your evolution Utpa @gradschool

The power of your presence n voice - look at your position Utpa @gradschool

Have gratitude of not only what you have but also what you know Utpa @gradschool

Don't wait for the storm to pass, go out n dance in the rain Utpa @gradschool

Knowing the reason n voice starts internally Utpa @gradschool

Abby Vela speaking about adversity n acceptance of challenges to move forward. UTPA @gradschool

If interested in free dinner and a presentation come by the international room @Utpa at 630

@Utpa international room for presentation w. Abby Vela presented by @gradschool utpa.

Your lame.

Had to be up early on my day off - now need to clean up

Good morning. Thoughts on provoking creativity?

The antidote to noise is focus. randyolson

Starting to wrap up conversation with randyolson touching base on repeated conversation dynamics.

Story telling has an instinctive and intuitive feeling to it - but interest is gained when we can enhance the message with non-literal elements randyolson

Information today gets drowned out - info barely reaches slivers of audience attention randyolson

Think about setting up a three act structure in your delivery. storytelling randyolson

It's as simple as randomized variables randyolson and Neil ripping his mask off - outing himself as a scientist

randyolson shares an anecdote about Neil De Grasse Tyson @Utpa distinguished speaker

Removing props and tackling complexity draw on your audience to communicate effectively Randyolson

The elusive art of science talk - it doesn't always have to be boring - think simplicity randyolson

Visceral science? Do you have a sense of wonder? randyolson

Moving conversation to "flock of dodos" intelligent design, pro-creation and feeling religion randyolson

Ignorant, stupid & evil, stages attributed during argumentation randyolson

Zen remakes on Three stages u go through when u disagree with someone randyolson

randyolson speaking about visceral intelligence - scientist devoid of common sense. We need to adjust our methods to arrive at success

Don't be such a scientist. You need to be out there trying out ideas. randyolson

Stop the nerd loop - stop thinking and take action. randyolson

If your a scientist your body is a convenient way of getting your head to meetings -professor zen randyolson

Walking away from the problem continues to assist in problem solving randyolson going back to basics

Moving away from being robots and returning to being human. Spontaneity is powerful. randyolson

You must have feelings and emotion to be effective in education randyolson

Communication consistency in substance and using style variety randyolson

Tapping into emotional arousal leads to more effective communication. Spontaneity can be functional randyolson

Structure your message box and create control definition and boundaries are enhanced by storytelling randyolson

Focusing more on others and making them look good improves your worth randyolson

Adding the dynamics of improv acting into teaching, it's about listening n reacting based on your knowledge randyolson

Know your audience, yes, but can you force yourself to do so? Asks @randyolson

Is audience segregation an opportunity or how do we engage a broader one?

Literal minded people see storytelling as a kind of noise says @randyolson how do you proactively segregate your audience?

1/3 arousal is an appropriate ratio to the information you provide in your content as shared by @Randyolson

Communication via arousal and fulfillment ch 2 of @randyolson's book the notion of audience engagement ringing in on the science front

Good talk with @randyolson on the way we communicate n move through storytelling into educating n informing

The day is rolling on very nicely. @randymolson the @RandyO_HeadDodo is @UTPA w. @gradschoolUTPA speaking to our students/staff

Good morning. “To change one’s life; Start immediately. Do it flamboyantly. No exceptions.” – William James

That was a good jog. Glad I made the time. It's hard to make a commitment. How do some of you do it?

Sweaty mess 2 miles done 2 more laps to go

Heading to jog

Out of class.

Stop eating in class - dirty nasty loud eater. Chips are loud/evil

Class has annoyed me - end now ---

Waiting on class to start.

En route to school

BTW good morning everyone.

Heading out. Running late.

It has been a good family day. Fun and fun.

Meat is almost out.

And it starts

--Alleged Victim renders him unconscious.--

3 Simple Design Principles To Boost Your Authority And Explode Conversions http://bit.ly/elUF26

"Attitude adjustment, stop being an insider, someone who speaks from his own point of view. Start being an investigator, someone who is truly interested in finding a connection point."

I already shared this but thought it was worth throwing out again. How to Simplify a Complicated Decision http://bit.ly/fZYP3k

Have a happy Easter. How do we personally resurect?

Heading out in search of a door and a window, maybe some point.

Prepping to hit the sack. Bread day. Great evening. Great night. Life is great.

Heading out

Morning

Watching "What About Bob?" old movies are best.

Back at home. More studying.

Meeting over.

On the road. Meeting in a few and running late.

Morning - going to need some caffeine throughout.

Dinner time. Had a quick nap earlier.

I made this comment last year. "We have to stop using the term “social media use social networks." via @socialmedia2dayhttp://bit.ly/hhGYdA

"Preliminary research is key to insight—prior to brainstorming collect images, artifacts, materials & observations. via @PRNews

Social Media Worth the Effort for Small Biz, http://ping.fm/9GfAA

via @mckinseyquarterly, Recovering from information overload http://bit.ly/eGgFr6

Back at the office. Been good so far.

Would anyone be interested in a website dedicated to posting recipes/sharing and rating?

RT @cotweet: Social media budgets are increasing. Staff managing Social Media +46%, training +26%, technology +40% in 2011 WOW! Nexus2011

How to Measure Happiness? http://ping.fm/TxoOW

A wave and hello to all the new friends, fan, & followers. Keep the flow going. What's the best read for the day?

Manning UTPA @gradschool info-booth at the library lobby swing by and say hello

Goodnight. Be thankful and recount what you have succeeded on.

Settling in for the night.

Off to school b

Making it a productive day from home.

Misplaced my truck keys, can u say stranded this AM.

Stretch. Grunt. Get up and go. Today is a day to sort your week and plan your tasks. Prioritize.

Should you really be sweeping & taking my drink order.

So far been a good day - long/tedious.

Tupperware bingo in mission - message if interested

Congress Approves Emergency Federal School Aid http://bit.ly/f0s6B5

What an odd energy filled day.

How about a modern scavenger hunt, using technology?

Recent lawsuit sheds light on agency liability for client work - PRWeek US http://ping.fm/BdwjZ

via @vedo How men and women see colors (infographic) - Eddy's Emporium http://ping.fm/nv2F8

MediaPost Publications Ogilvy Makes Digital Moves With Huggies, British Airways 04/15/2011 http://ping.fm/0G3nG

Good morning. Take it one step at a time. It's a process & completion comes with success in hand.

"@monitornews: Tamaulipas state officials: 23 more bodies found in mass graves in SanFernando http://ping.fm/svaML" reynosafollow

YouTube - Nortec Collective presents: Bostich+Fussible http://ping.fm/JkfWl

Semi-private Zumba classes Tuesday/Thursday in Mission. Private home with a small group of people. FMI message me.

Finally off to go jogging.

Soon off to jog

Is their personality in your media management? Define a character and theme. styleguide

Slept in. Going to enjoy my day off.

Almost time to leave the office.

If you are hiring, looking for volunteers, interns or any type of assistance email promo@mcallenmetrojobs.com for a complimentary listing on the website.

via @STC SAT WORD OF THE DAY: Denounce (vt.) - criticize or accuse publicly and harshly.

Senate Gives OKs Merging Juvenile Justice Agencies — 82nd Legislative Session | The Texas Tribune http://ping.fm/TPMY7

Actually took care of several things I have been placing on the pend file for about a week. Procrastinator light is my new status.

If I could buy creative juice packed up and bottled I would like to order some right about now.

Tweetdeck and hootsuite are being left behind - going back to seesmic for a bit of testing. All still lacking on iPhone and iPad but let's see who goes further now.

kinda coming along through the day but have not decided if sanity is coming along

Soon to bed - GN.

Fixing to go jog.

Licensed.

Waiting in lines is not fun. Bleh, but it's a necessary evil I suppose.

Morning.

RT @texgov: Freedom to Innovate: Announced plans for electric car charging stations in the DFW & Houston metro areas. evDFW http://ow.ly/1ssBey

RT @foxnews: Obama's 2012 budget increases education spending by 21% to $77B -- yet critics say that's a mistake. Find out why: http://fxn.ws/i99tJl

RT @kgbt: Valley residents react to Tamaulipas bus hijackings http://is.gd/tTTZqz narco sanfernando matamoros reynosafollow rgv

RT @sergiochapa: Jury trial for a McAllen oral surgeon accused in a Medicaid fraud/kickback scheme started this morning in McAllen's federal court rgv

Getting hungry.

One more day is one more opportunity.

Hope everyone is having a restful Sunday. Enjoy n

I am beat. Long day with @s0lecito and the fam-friends for her 10th b-day party.

Finally off to bed. GN.

Morning - happy Friday. Make this one count.

Blessed are we.

I will have my license back within the week it seems like

Working working but I don't feel like whistling, no sir, not at all.

Woo! Out Of class n

@yuri is hosting a Tupperware Bingo today, 3 pm. $20 for 20 games. FMI message me.

Super pleased with our 3.35 mi jog.

Out of work - sweetness how the weekend begins