Posted in Uncategorized at 4:47 am by Administrator
Quick pop quiz! How can you accomplish the following things with
the push of a button:
Help your kids improve their reading skills? Grow their
vocabulary? Help them sit quietly (willingly!)? and Entertain
them too?
Easy- Play audiobooks!
Thats right Mom and Dad, listening to books on tape provide all
these benefits and more.
Did you know that for a significant part of their childhood,
your kids intelluctual capacity will be greater than their
reading ability? That means that they can understand material
when it is read aloud to them that they would not be able to
read. Interesting isnt it?
My kids love audiobooks and I love that they love them. As a
homeschooling Mom of 4 kids, I do a lot of reading aloud.
Audiobooks give my voice a little break.
You can play books on tape when youre in the car running
errands. Naptime and bedtime are also favorite times to listen
to a story. (And if your kids are like mine, you wear out long
before they do so books on tape are a lifesaver for helping them
nod off after youve done the bedtime story!)
Listening to audio books strengthens your childs ability to
listen, a skill very crucial for their academic achievement.
Audio books also let your child hear fluent reading with a bit
of flair… a lot of them are read by the author or professional
actors.
If your child is struggling with reading, audio books associate
reading with pleasure…so important if your child is to develop
a lifelong love of reading!
Audio books help your child learn to visualize a story by using
their imagination instead of the pictures (in contrast, watching
television trains the brain to be lazy and rely on images).
Why not get your child on the fast track to reading success with
the push of the play button too? To get you started, here are
some of my kids favorite titles:
Charlottes Web (read by the Author, E.B. White)
The Jamie Lee Curtis collection (And I dare you to get through
“Tell me about the night I was born” without crying!)
A New Coat for Anna The Maurice Sendak collection The B.F.G. by
Roald Dahl
Have fun listening together!
About the author:
http://www.InsteadofTV.com helps you think of fun things to do
as a family that dont involve zoning out in front of the tube.
Sign up for your free “101 Things To Do Instead of TV” today.
Posted in Uncategorized at 5:45 am by Administrator
A) The Chronological Curriculum:
1. First and foremost you have to be able to write an effective
resume or curriculum. Now there are two types of curriculums
that you have to consider. One is the Chronological Curriculum
while the other is the Functional Curriculum. But since the
Chronological Curriculum is the one that is most used, Im going
to start in explaining how to most effectively write and use
this one. 2. One of the most important items often left out of
this type of curriculum is the objective or direction that
youre trying to set-up for yourself. In other words you should
have some idea as to what kind of position or job youre
applying for and state this in a very bold fashion either at the
top of the curriculum or in a covering letter. Otherwise your
curriculum will probably be ignored. 3. Secondly, your
curriculum should be no longer than two pages, preferably one,
and written on paper that highlights your skills. 4. Thirdly,
your schooling and job experience should start with the most
recent to the less recent. 5. Fourthly, your experiences whether
schooling or job wise should start with those experiences that
are recent and most related to the position youre applying for.
Also if you have university experience you normally dont have
to put down your primary or secondary school experience. 6. And
finally, if you know more than one language or have a
specialized skill or interest that could relate to the position
that youre applying for, put this in a most prominent place on
your curriculum.
After finishing this, your curriculum can be distributed as a
result of newspaper ads or any other situation that might lead
to a potential job that you might be interested in.
B) The Functional Curriculum:
1. The Functional Resume or Curriculum, however, is the one that
is much less frequently used. The reason for this is that,
although you normally would get a better job, you have a lot
more to do to put this curriculum into operation. 2. To begin
with you should write the story of your own life, but only the
positive aspects of it. Then you should relate the talents that
you used to make these life events so positive. After this you
have to rank the five most important talents (1,2,3,4,5) that
you used. 3. On the other end of the scale you have to determine
the direction you want your life to take job wise based on your
past experiences and education. Then you have to relate those 5
talents mentioned above to your job search by writing them in
importance order under your goal, and giving two examples of
each on how you used these talents in the past, but related to
experiences that would help you in your job search. This then is
your curriculum. Goal + Talents + 2 Examples after each talent.
4. After finishing the curriculum you do not send it out. You
memorize it, not in the sense that youre memorizing it word for
word, but in the sense that you should memorize the essential
essence of the curriculum. Then practice the verbalization of it
with trusted friends. 5. In the meanwhile you should start
contacting by letter executive decision makers of companies you
would like to work for, but not asking them for a job. Instead
you would be asking them for an interview whereby they can give
you some advice on what you could do with your talents, and you
should mention to them in the letter that in a few days you will
be contacting them by telephone to set up such a meeting. But
remember; dont contact the personnel directors unless you want
to work in that area, but the decision makers who can usually
override their personnel directors. 6. At the interview,
remember that with a Chronological Curriculum the interviewer
controls the interview, but with your verbalizing the Functional
Curriculum in front of the interviewer, the interviewee controls
the interview. 7. Using this approach you can develop many
important contacts because your initial interviewer can put you
in contact with many people at the same executive level of
companies similar to the one youre interested in, if he or
shes impressed with your presentation. Also remember this: Many
times when youre dealing with executive decision makers and
they like your capabilities, they could create a job for you if
none is currently available.
C) Suggestions on Interviews:
1. Always dress neatly and somewhat conservatively. 2. Never be
a “yes” person. Always express your honest opinion, but in a way
that shows respect for the other persons opinion. 3. And always
send a thank you note after each interview.
This information was attained from two executive employment
agencies in New York.
About the author:
Corbin Melvin Wright was born in New York City in 1931, grew up
on Long Island, graduated from Roanoke College in Virginia with
a BA in Political Science, and from New York Theological
Seminary with a Masters in Religious Education. He worked as an
accountant in NYC for 21 yrs. and as an English teacher and
Christian counselor in Argentina for 23 years. He was married
twice, widowed once, & has no children, E-mail address
(corbinwr@yahoo.com).
Posted in Uncategorized at 9:11 am by Administrator
Youve seen the commercials: medical transcriptionists are in
high demand. Should you consider this field? Below are the top
ten best reasons to become a medical transcriptionist. If these
characteristics are something youre looking for in a job, then
medical transcription may be for you. To get started, try
“Working at Home the American Way in Medical Transcription” by
Debra Jan Hebert, an experienced
href="http://medtrans4u.com">medical transcriptionist.
10. Quick entry
Many lucrative professions require extensive training and
advanced degrees. Other jobs in the medical field can take eight
or more years of grueling, expensive schooling to begin. In
medical transcription, you can begin your work in a year or
less, avoiding huge debts and student loans. Some employers
require no training, especially not if you already have good
English skills and some experience in a medical field.
9. Contribute to society
As a medical transcriptionist, you can contribute to society in
many ways. In addition to the economic contributions youll make
to the overall economy, experienced medical transcriptionists
become well-versed enough to catch errors or even act as patient
advocates. Medical transcriptionists can see inconsistencies and
correct them as well. By quickly returning transcripts to
hospitals, private practices and individual doctors, medical
transcriptionists can ensure fast patient care in the medical
system.
8. Work from home
While the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 70% of
medical transcriptionists still work in hospitals or physicians
offices, medical transcription is becoming increasingly popular
as a work-from-home profession. The convenience of a home office
appeals to some people on its own virtues, while parents may
value the opportunity to stay close to their young children and
still support the family full time. No matter what the reason,
if youre looking to work from home, you should seriously
consider medical transcription.
7. Excellent pay
While compensation methods may vary, almost all medical
transcriptionists enjoy excellent pay, even in entry-level
positions. According to DJS
Enterprises, you can earn as much as $50,000 to $80,000 a
year as a medical transcriptionist. If your pay is
production-based, as you gain more experience and dexterity in
medical transcription your salary will steadily increase. If
youre looking for a job that can really support your family
working from home, medical transcription may be for you.
6. Job security
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the job outlook
for medical transcriptionists is definitely positive. The
medical transcription field is expected to grow at a faster than
average rate through the year 2014. This indicates that medical
transcriptionists will have plenty of opportunities to find
steady work, even if they work at home on a freelance basis for
at least another 8 years.
5. Job satisfaction
While job satisfaction may vary from job to job and person to
person, if you enjoy being able to visibly track the progress
youve made in a day, medical transcription can bring you a high
level of job satisfaction. As your completed medical reports
pile up, youll be able to see how much youve accomplished.
4. Set your own hours
Most of the medical industry operates 24 hours a day. Many
hospital and at-home medical transcriptionists are able to set
their own hours at any time to accommodate their families or
other commitments. No matter when youre able to work, theres a
medical record waiting to be transcribed. In medical
transcription, you can work when its most convenient for you.
3. Comfortable work environment
Whether they work in a hospital, a private office or from home,
medical transcriptionists enjoy a comfortable work environment.
Noise levels are low, safety risks are minimal and strenuous
labor is negligible. In medical transcription, youll enjoy a
comfortable office and dedicated work station to transcribe. And
what could be more comfortable than working in your own home?
2. Transferable skills
Medical transcriptionists acquire many transferable skills that
they can use in other jobs if ever they want to leave the
industry. In addition to a basis in the medical field,
transcriptionists learn skills that could apply as a court
reporter or an administrative assistant. Transcriptionists also
develop their English skills, which can be useful in all types
of positions that involve writing and editing. Whether medical
transcription is a step on your path or your dream job, the
skills you learn can improve your overall career outlook.
1. Rewarding work
Why do people become doctors? The vast majority of the people
who endure 8 or more years of schooling and incur substantial
debts and student loans to become doctors do so because they
love to help people and to cure them of their illnesses. Every
member of the medical field helps in this endeavor. What could
be more rewarding than to contribute to the speedy treatment of
people who desperately need your help?
If these ten things sound like characteristics youre looking
for in a job, look into medical transcription. You can learn
more about medical transcription from books, the Bureau of Labor
Statistics and other materials online.
About the author:
Jordan McCollum is a content writer for 10x Marketing, an
href="http://www.10xmarketing.com">Internet marketing firm.
To learn more about medical transcription, read “Working at Home
the American Way in Medical Transcription” by Debra Jan Hebert,
an experienced medical
transcriptionist.
Posted in Uncategorized at 3:00 am by Administrator
Deep sea fishing is a wonderful and extremely enjoyable
activity. Here are some tips that will make your salt water
fishing adventure even better.
1. Watch the signs
If you see birds e.g. Seagulls that are feasting on small
bait-type fishes, there are probably larger game-type fish below
the surface of the water. Also, look for floating wood or
debris. In most cases when you chance upon a large floating
wood, you would find a large game fish in the area even
encountering dolphin.
2. Stop, Snook and Listen
Fishing for snooks is quite similar as fishing for bass. Snooks
like to be around ledges, posts and rocks.
3. Crabs for full moon
During full moons use soft crab imitations as bait. Thats the
time when crabs shed their shells and stripers come looking for
them.
4. If youre looking for tunas, find the dolphins
Yellowfin tuna are usually found schooling with dolphins. So if
you see a group of dolphins, chances are there are some tuna in
the area.
5. Cut and Burn
If you have trouble cutting through a spiderwire braid, try
using a lighter or a match.
6. Good Reef
The best place to fish is near reefs since big game fish feed on
fish that live on reefs.
7. The Circle Hook
Use a circle hook if you would like a higher hook up ratio.
These hooks guarantees more catch, because of the minute gap,
and the reverse point. They are generally better for the fish
since they do not hook in the gut just the lip.
8. Dont have sea legs
Watch the horizon and stay on deck. These would generally help
you if youre having trouble with sea sickness: Stay away from
the boat fumes, breathing it only exacerbates the problem.
9. Anchors away
When your anchor is stuck at the bottom, try attaching a float
to it. Return after the tide has changed in direction. This
should be enough to loosen the anchor.
10. Fish where the fish are
A lot of fisherman have the idea that they should be catching
their live baits over the reefs before going to deep waters. If
the live baits are not in the area youre planning to catch the
larger games, then why would you come up with the idea that the
large fish are there. Wouldnt they be in the area where the
bait fish are?
About the author:
Travis Clemens is a life time fisherman and he knows the ins and
outs of gettinem on the hook! You too can gettem on the hook
with Travis as your guide! http://www.best-fishing-tips.com
Posted in Uncategorized at 9:12 am by Administrator
Deep Sea Fishing Tips
Deep sea fishing is a wonderful and extremely enjoyable
activity. Here are some tips that will make your salt water
fishing adventure even better.
1. Watch the signs
If you see birds e.g. Seagulls that are feasting on small
bait-type fishes, there are probably larger game-type fish below
the surface of the water. Also, look for floating wood or
debris. In most cases when you chance upon a large floating
wood, you would find a large game fish in the area even
encountering dolphin.
2. Stop, Snook and Listen
Fishing for snooks is quite similar as fishing for bass. Snooks
like to be around ledges, posts and rocks.
3. Crabs for full moon
During full moons use soft crab imitations as bait. Thats the
time when crabs shed their shells and stripers come looking for
them.
4. If youre looking for tunas, find the dolphins
Yellowfin tuna are usually found schooling with dolphins. So if
you see a group of dolphins, chances are there are some tuna in
the area.
5. Cut and Burn
If you have trouble cutting through a spiderwire braid, try
using a lighter or a match.
6. Good Reef
The best place to fish is near reefs since big game fish feed on
fish that live on reefs.
7. The Circle Hook
Use a circle hook if you would like a higher hook up ratio.
These hooks guarantees more catch, because of the minute gap,
and the reverse point. They are generally better for the fish
since they do not hook in the gut just the lip.
8. Dont have sea legs
Watch the horizon and stay on deck. These would generally help
you if youre having trouble with sea sickness: Stay away from
the boat fumes, breathing it only exacerbates the problem.
9. Anchors away
When your anchor is stuck at the bottom, try attaching a float
to it. Return after the tide has changed in direction. This
should be enough to loosen the anchor.
10. Fish where the fish are
A lot of fisherman have the idea that they should be catching
their live baits over the reefs before going to deep waters. If
the live baits are not in the area youre planning to catch the
larger games, then why would you come up with the idea that the
large fish are there. Wouldnt they be in the area where the
bait fish are?
About the author:
Jay is the web owner of http://www.fishing-in.net
href="http://www.fishing-in.net">Fishing Tackle, a website
that provides information and resources about fishing, tackle,
lures, and fishing trips. You can visit his website at: http://www.fishing-in.net/Florida/
href="http://www.fishing-in.net/Florida/">Florida Deep Sea
Fishing
