Category: training and school

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Beware of scams

Every morning when I get to work, the first thing I do is check my emails. Sometimes I have as many as thirty or forty of them. It takes a little time but I start to get the idea of what is going on with the company. Of course I also get quite a bit of junk e-mails that I just delete. The problem can be telling apart the good ones from the bad.

Some e-mails are obviously junk, but on occasion a very well written e-mail can fool even the best of us into thinking that it’s real. This is how people who are up to no good take advantage of innocent victims. I just wanted to remind everyone to be careful of what you are doing when dealing with unknown sites. It can save you a lot of trouble in the end.

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General practitioner

There are many young people in the world who are just starting their careers. It is not always easy for them but those who are serious will be able to go on to be a professional in their chosen field. One area that has a lot of openings is for those who want to become a gp. There is a training course that you must complete but once that is done you will be able to have a great job that helps people.

The first thing you must do is to complete your gp application. This can be done online in a few minutes. Be sure to include all information necessary and be sure it is accurate. There are websites out there that specialize in gp recruitment and they can make your life a whole lot easier. Just follow the instructions and you will be on your way.

The next step is to take your gp exam. Those who study hard should be able to complete the exam without any problem. You can move on from there as you complete your studies and begin your practice. I wish you luck and congratulate you on your new career. I am sure you will do well and become a leader in society.

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Taking the exams

There has been much discussion about the economy lately. Trying to plan for the future has been difficult at best. That’s why when my daughter was trying to figure out what field of work she wanted to enter; we decided to look into all of the options. One of these was that she might want to become a tax preparer. It’s a field that is guaranteed to have steady work over the years.

My daughter has always been good with numbers and did well in her accounting classes. She also has an eye for detail. That would make it easy for her to think about getting a tax preparer certification. All she needs to do is a little studying and she would be on her way. The problem was trying to find a resource that had the information she needed.

After looking online for awhile, I came across a site called fastforwardacademy.com. They have a selection of products that can help people get the knowledge and experience they need to pass the exam and start their new future. I sent my daughter all the details and she was excited to hear about it. I am glad she now has a good plan for her career. Maybe I can finally get my own taxes done for free as well!

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Boy Scouts win again

One of the best memories of my childhood is when I was a boy scout. We learned many things about how to survive in the wild. This good advice came in handy when a 12 year old boy named Jared got lost in the woods recently. Jared stayed calm and used his training to stay alive.

After getting lost in the woods on his way home from a lake, Jared built a crude structure to sleep in using branches and logs. He also used dirt as a blanket to keep himself warm. The strategy paid off and he was found early the next morning. Jared is not discouraged though, he plans to go camping again soon.

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Education is the key

There is some good advice that I always give to young people. That advice is that they get a good education. Those who have college degrees are sure to get ahead in life and be able to hold better jobs. A good job will lead to higher pay and a solid foundation for life. The problem that most people encounter is how to pay for it. I always say to them that they should start working on the problem as early as possible.

When it comes to financial planning for college, there are some great resources you can use on the internet. I think all parents should notice these sites as well as the child involved. No matter what age the child is, planning will help you save money in the long run. This will enable the child to gather the required monies needed for college.

One way to take advantage of some good advice is to get college planning tips from sallie mae. There are so many ways to plan for the future and they all are good to get to work on early. Since I am responsible for hiring the people who work under me, I know the value of education. I hope everyone will look into this resource and benefit from it.

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In memory of Reading Rainbow

Guest written by our friend Mario Reed

Reading Rainbow has been one of the most lively classical educational programs I’ve ever seen since my childhood or anyone’s around the 80’s through 90’s. I still get glimpses of all of its episodes on public television, even through new and improved satellite TV(expertsatellite.com!).

You have this guy, LeVar Burton, instilling in young and old viewers the joys of reading. He went to all sorts of places and did all sorts of cool things. He would always remember to bring in something to read that would be relevant to the episode, vividly narrated and illustrated on-screen.

A few of my favorite Reading Rainbow moments? I think I’d have to give that to Run DMC’s performance on the show, and the one episode where LeVar went to a renaissance faire.

One of the more memorable moments of the show included children recommending books to read. Their reviews were adorable and concise, followed with the three-note musical hit that somehow had that hypnotic effect on me while I was watching it.

Reading Rainbow is still classic today, and always will be, at least for me. The show got cancelled, can you believe it, and now I wait for something better to appear that I know will succeed Reading Rainbow in teaching kids the joys of reading.

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Hands Free Carrying

Forgot to say that my buddy, John, was asking me if I would be interested in going to work for him. While he was here in school last year he got a decent job riding a bike and being a courier/messenger in the mornings and afternoons, in between classes. He made some good money from that and all he needed was a bike and a messenger bag

The cool thing about messenger bags is that you can ride the bike with both hands on the handlebars so you can shift and use the hand brakes without any hesitation or chance of slipping.His bike cost a little over $300 but he made that back the first week he worked for those guys.

So after he got out of school and needed to start making serious money, he decided to start up his own courier service. He uses a fleet of guys to ride bikes around downtown, but he also got a contract with a chain of auto repair stores to deliver tires from the distribution center to their stores all over town. All you need is a small pickup truck or a van to drive for him and there is steady work – as much as you want to do.

So, I’m thinking about that – I’ll be out of here next week and need to make some cash over the summer. So maybe driving a truck and delivering tires is the way to go.

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Choose Your Instrument

Never really understood why so many people think that music lessons begin with the piano. Most modern homes do not have a piano in them, although I believe everyone in my family does have a piano or electronic keyboard in their homes. Even if we do not play, having a piano was expected by my family – we are a musical family and the piano is our heritage.

Of course, all the cool kids play guitar. So I wanted to take guitar lessons. My parents said that the only way I could take guitar lessons was if I took 3 years of piano lessons first. Gaaaa!

Turns out that  did not want to play the guitar THAT badly. But I do wonder why they insisted on piano lessons – I never really wanted to play the piano – I just wanted to play the guitar.

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Get on with Life

One thing that will certainly get you ahead these days is a good education. I see it all the time as I have hired a number of people for my company. I get hundreds of applications and it can be difficult to sort through them all. That’s why I eliminate a number of them right off the bat if they are not properly certified. I know there are many talented people out there, but they need to have the proper background on paper to get a job with me.

It can be hard to go to college. Going back and forth to it can be a hassle. That’s why I believe that the easiest way to earn a degree these days is online. You only have to find the top online schools to start the process. You can do your work from home at your own time and speed. It’s easy to do and will help you get ahead in life.

Education is a way to say to your employer that you can finish something that you started. That’s very important to me. There are sites where you can go to find the best online colleges and earn your online degree. It’s ever more important these days as the job market is tight. I think everyone should look toward finishing their education and get on with life!

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Help!!!

A funny thing happened the other day. My daughter came home from school and seemed a little upset. She was freaking out about the fact that she didn’t know the answer too many of the Math Questions that she had been assigned for her homework. I know she is fairly intelligent and it was a surprise to me. I offered to take a look at the problems and see if I could help.

The funny thing was that I didn’t have a clue how to figure out the answers. I knew a little about the subject of Prime numbers, but I had no clue what the answers were. I figured that we would need a little help and decided to find an answer online. It was fortunate that I found a site called tutornext.com. They specialize in helping people like my daughter.

They work online which makes it convenient for her. That means she doesn’t have to ride somewhere to see a tutor in person. That saves a lot in gas, time, and money. She can go on the internet and get the answers when she needs them. The service is very reasonable in cost and that means I don’t have to spend hours trying to figure out Algebra equations. That makes it all worthwhile!