Every now and then, the words of a stranger profoundly impact my life. I came across the following paragraph the other day and haven't yet been able to clear it from the chambers of my mind.
It truly resonated with this former teenager, who still remembers his own troubled adolescence even though it transpired some seventeen years ago.
These are the heartrending words composed by an ordinary mother after her teenage son took his own life - another senseless victim of cyber bullying.
"October 7, 2003 will always be the day that divides my life.
Before that day my son Ryan was alive. A sweet, gentle and lanky thirteen year old fumbling his way through early adolescence and trying to establish his place in the often confusing and difficult social world of middle school. After that day my son would be gone forever, a death by suicide. Some would call it bullycide or even cyber bullycide. I just call it a huge hole in my heart that will never heal."
Cyber bullying refers to a vicious act of harassment occurring via the Internet - in chat rooms, on social networking sites or through email messages.
Years ago being pushed around on the school playground or teased in the cafeteria was considered bullying.
But this is drastically different.
Cyber bullying quickly and deliberately destroys the character and integrity of a young teenager in a very public forum - one that's hard and often impossible to erase. Isolated incidents are no longer the case as high schools and universities all around the country are plagued by the epidemic - possibly even in your town.
Unfortunately, it's a subject people rarely speak about until a teenager takes their own life.
Whenever the trailblazers of the world create a product or service for the betterment of society, someone inevitably finds a way to use it against each other.
Sites like Facebook, YouTube and MySpace were established to allow people from all across the globe to connect in a positive manner.
Yet now they've become tools for the younger generation to use in their biased assaults against one another.
I'm sure many of you are now familiar with Tyler Clementi - an ordinary college freshman at Rutgers University who possessed an amazing talent for playing the violin.
His young life was filled with promise and opportunity, until a video was released over the Internet of him and another teen in a private, sexual encounter.
Posted by fellow classmates just as easily as uploading photos from their summer vacation, they cared little about the potential consequences.
A day later, Tyler took his own life.
The bullies of the world rarely personalize their victims. Perhaps if they did they might better understand that we're all human beings - someone's son or daughter; a cherished friend or classmate. Those victimized don't deserve the pain and suffering inflicted upon them and their families by individuals who believe tormenting those who are different will make them feel better about themselves.
A group of 12th graders at a Northampton High School were recently asked, "why do people engage in bullying behavior?" Some of the answers were surprising: "There doesn't always have to be a reason. People don't even always dislike the people they're bullying, it's just something they have fun doing..
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It's not really something they even care about - it's just like something they can do, and then friends join in, and it's almost like entertainment, I guess.
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Entertainment, huh? Try telling that to Ryan and Tyler's families.
Doctor Richard L.
Gross of the American Academy of Child and Adolescne Psychiatry says, "We are all either bullies, bullied or bystanders.
" Don't allow yourself to become a sedintary bystander. Talk to your teenagers, even if they're not eager to listen.
Remind them that we're all part of the human race - inhabiting the same planet; made from the same flesh and bones.
Because of this, we're all worthy of the respect, compassion and tolerance we desire for ourselves.
As humanity continues to battle each other for dominance, the time has come to change the face of social bullying before another parent is left with a huge hole in their heart that will never heal.
Monday, 29 December 2014
Best Jobs for Teenagers
Are you a teenager currently looking for a job? Or, perhaps you're looking to find your teenager a job? Either way, there are several great jobs out there for them.
The only problem is that you usually have to be around 16 years of age to get hired these days.
If you're looking for the best places to get hired in at, here are a few ideas! Wait staff: There are several waitressing and waiter jobs out there.
Whether you work at a fancier up-scale place, or the local mom and pop shop, you can make some great money in tips! Babysitter: If you love children, there is no better job than babysitting.
Getting to play outside with kids all day, take care of them and make sure they get fed throughout the day are all fun responsibilities of a babysitter! Retail: If you don't like either of those ideas, try retail.
There are a lot of great retail jobs out there.
Whether you work at a large and well known place like Wal-Mart, or you work at a tiny grocery store, it's great experience getting to work with customers. Landscaping: If you're looking for more of a summer job, landscaping is always a great idea! There are several lawn cutting jobs, or more landscaping and decorating ideas. This can be a nice way to get outdoors each and every day! As you can see, there are several different ideas out there. I highly recommend you check your local newspaper weekly or hop online and type in your zip code so you can see what's available in your area!
The only problem is that you usually have to be around 16 years of age to get hired these days.
If you're looking for the best places to get hired in at, here are a few ideas! Wait staff: There are several waitressing and waiter jobs out there.
Whether you work at a fancier up-scale place, or the local mom and pop shop, you can make some great money in tips! Babysitter: If you love children, there is no better job than babysitting.
Getting to play outside with kids all day, take care of them and make sure they get fed throughout the day are all fun responsibilities of a babysitter! Retail: If you don't like either of those ideas, try retail.
There are a lot of great retail jobs out there.
Whether you work at a large and well known place like Wal-Mart, or you work at a tiny grocery store, it's great experience getting to work with customers. Landscaping: If you're looking for more of a summer job, landscaping is always a great idea! There are several lawn cutting jobs, or more landscaping and decorating ideas. This can be a nice way to get outdoors each and every day! As you can see, there are several different ideas out there. I highly recommend you check your local newspaper weekly or hop online and type in your zip code so you can see what's available in your area!
Sunday, 28 December 2014
Inspiring Imagination and Sleep With a Wooden Toddler Bed
Getting a young child to stay in their bed can be one of the most difficult things to accomplish. Unlike a crib, their new bed allows them to get up as they please. However, you can make the process much easier on them and yourself if you provide them with a wooden toddler bed they like.
Just think about how nice it would be for your little boy to fall asleep in a fire engine bed or your little girl in a princess bed.
Of course, when you base your decision on what bed is right for your child, you should consider their own personality.
In fact, for the best results, let them have a say in the decision.
By choosing one that is designed around a subject they enjoy, it can inspire their imagination.
Instead of crawling out of bed every two minutes, they can lay in their bed, pretending they are in a real boat, fire truck, or castle.
When you first start shopping, you may be a little overwhelmed by your choices.
You will probably come across some that are made with plastic and the first thing you should realize about these is they are not going to hold up.
If you remember your own childhood, you probably remember exactly how much you enjoyed jumping on your bed. Before you go out and purchase the first one you see, do a little research.
Is the dealer reputable? Are they known for quality products? The thing is, if you choose one made of quality, it can be used for many generations instead of just the few short years your own child will be in it.
Whether your child is a little girl who likes to pretend she is the princess in her own castle or your little boy dreams of becoming a firefighter, you can inspire their imagination further by choosing a quality wooden toddler bed in a style that will match their interests.
Not only that, you will find this bed will also inspire them to stay in it and actually get some sleep.
Just think about how nice it would be for your little boy to fall asleep in a fire engine bed or your little girl in a princess bed.
Of course, when you base your decision on what bed is right for your child, you should consider their own personality.
In fact, for the best results, let them have a say in the decision.
By choosing one that is designed around a subject they enjoy, it can inspire their imagination.
Instead of crawling out of bed every two minutes, they can lay in their bed, pretending they are in a real boat, fire truck, or castle.
When you first start shopping, you may be a little overwhelmed by your choices.
You will probably come across some that are made with plastic and the first thing you should realize about these is they are not going to hold up.
If you remember your own childhood, you probably remember exactly how much you enjoyed jumping on your bed. Before you go out and purchase the first one you see, do a little research.
Is the dealer reputable? Are they known for quality products? The thing is, if you choose one made of quality, it can be used for many generations instead of just the few short years your own child will be in it.
Whether your child is a little girl who likes to pretend she is the princess in her own castle or your little boy dreams of becoming a firefighter, you can inspire their imagination further by choosing a quality wooden toddler bed in a style that will match their interests.
Not only that, you will find this bed will also inspire them to stay in it and actually get some sleep.
Introducing Kids Internet Safety
The internet is a great time-saving tool.
It allows anyone to access information on virtually any subject 24 hours a day.
It also allows us to communicate with others in varied and expedient ways. Sadly, these advantages also present a severe exposure to our kids and grandkids.
Not only can kids access adult sites of every description, but predators and scammers can access our children.
Chat rooms, social media and email allow a predator to communicate with children and potentially lead them to an in-person sexual contact. The good news is that some things can and have been done to reduce this scary hazard to our children's safety. In 1998, after online predators and scams had aroused the hue and cry of many citizens in this country, Congress passed the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
COPPA was designed essentially to prevent web site operators from collecting personal information from children under 13 years of age without verifiable parental consent.
Personal information, in this context, includes name, home and email addresses, mobile and home telephone numbers, and hobbies, interests and other information collected through cookies or other tracking mechanisms when they are tied to individual identification information.
The operator must post a link to a privacy policy statement on the site and again at the beginning of the children's portion of the site if the site is mixed. To share information publicly or with third parties, the web site operator must: obtain a signed form via postal mail or facsimile; accept and verify a credit card number; take phone calls from parents on a toll-free line by trained personnel; receive an email with digital signature; receive an email with a PIN or password obtained through one of the aforementioned methods.
Parents can revoke of refine their permission or request a site operator delete their child's information at any time.
Chat room conversations, including both sides, may be requested by parents as well.
Watch for some basic indicators that might suggest that your child has made contact with an online predator.
Aside from the usual teenage responses, is your child talking less with family members or missing meals with the family? Is your child receiving telephone calls or gifts from people you don't know? Is the child meeting someone you don't know? Discuss the rules you set about internet use with your child.
Limit the amount of time spent on the computer each day. For those six years of age or younger, provide continuous supervision.
Place computers in an open, accessible area such as a living room, kitchen or den so that you can monitor what your child is watching.
Inappropriate sites are much less likely to be viewed while parents are in the room.
Check with school officials, public librarians and parents of your child's friends to determine what controls are in place at each of those locations for internet usage.
Let children know if you are going to monitor their email and internet traffic.
Occasionally, check the cookies on your child's computer to see where he or she has visited.
Televisions and cell phones can have a parental control applied which is operated by the parents.
If you're looking for more effective protection measures, there are both hardware and software controls that can be purchased and added to your family's system.
The software types are easier to install and provide both the opportunity to block certain sites form a child's viewing, and the ability to monitor everything the child is accessing in the way of sites and receiving on email.
The email is a very strong tool that presents many advantages and some exposures to children's safety as well.
Watch for signs that your child has been approached online by a predator or a scam artist.
Talk with your child about these dangers, and apply some machine and software controls to greatly increase your child's online safety.
It allows anyone to access information on virtually any subject 24 hours a day.
It also allows us to communicate with others in varied and expedient ways. Sadly, these advantages also present a severe exposure to our kids and grandkids.
Not only can kids access adult sites of every description, but predators and scammers can access our children.
Chat rooms, social media and email allow a predator to communicate with children and potentially lead them to an in-person sexual contact. The good news is that some things can and have been done to reduce this scary hazard to our children's safety. In 1998, after online predators and scams had aroused the hue and cry of many citizens in this country, Congress passed the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
COPPA was designed essentially to prevent web site operators from collecting personal information from children under 13 years of age without verifiable parental consent.
Personal information, in this context, includes name, home and email addresses, mobile and home telephone numbers, and hobbies, interests and other information collected through cookies or other tracking mechanisms when they are tied to individual identification information.
The operator must post a link to a privacy policy statement on the site and again at the beginning of the children's portion of the site if the site is mixed. To share information publicly or with third parties, the web site operator must: obtain a signed form via postal mail or facsimile; accept and verify a credit card number; take phone calls from parents on a toll-free line by trained personnel; receive an email with digital signature; receive an email with a PIN or password obtained through one of the aforementioned methods.
Parents can revoke of refine their permission or request a site operator delete their child's information at any time.
Chat room conversations, including both sides, may be requested by parents as well.
Watch for some basic indicators that might suggest that your child has made contact with an online predator.
Aside from the usual teenage responses, is your child talking less with family members or missing meals with the family? Is your child receiving telephone calls or gifts from people you don't know? Is the child meeting someone you don't know? Discuss the rules you set about internet use with your child.
Limit the amount of time spent on the computer each day. For those six years of age or younger, provide continuous supervision.
Place computers in an open, accessible area such as a living room, kitchen or den so that you can monitor what your child is watching.
Inappropriate sites are much less likely to be viewed while parents are in the room.
Check with school officials, public librarians and parents of your child's friends to determine what controls are in place at each of those locations for internet usage.
Let children know if you are going to monitor their email and internet traffic.
Occasionally, check the cookies on your child's computer to see where he or she has visited.
Televisions and cell phones can have a parental control applied which is operated by the parents.
If you're looking for more effective protection measures, there are both hardware and software controls that can be purchased and added to your family's system.
The software types are easier to install and provide both the opportunity to block certain sites form a child's viewing, and the ability to monitor everything the child is accessing in the way of sites and receiving on email.
The email is a very strong tool that presents many advantages and some exposures to children's safety as well.
Watch for signs that your child has been approached online by a predator or a scam artist.
Talk with your child about these dangers, and apply some machine and software controls to greatly increase your child's online safety.
How to Teach Your Teenager to Drive
In this article, I use the pronouns "he" or "him" when I refer to teenage drivers. I do this only for convenience and to avoid confusion.
If you need to teach your teenage girl to drive, just substitute "she" or "her" for "he" or "him".
Step One: Start out in a very large parking lot that is empty most of the time.
In our location, the Civic Center/Fair Grounds is the perfect spot.
Begin by having your teen drive around the perimeter of the parking lot at least three times. Have him go no more than 20 miles/hour.
Get him used to steering the car and using the accelerator and brake pedal. Then have him practice parking and backing out of one of the parking stalls for awhile.
Then have him drive around the perimeter again, but this time, in the opposite direction. Then you can practice parallel parking.
Next, have your teen make left and right turns.
Have him move up and down the large lot, telling him to turn at irregular intervals. Make sure he uses his turn signals.
Emphasize both hands on the wheel, eyes straight ahead, and the old hand over hand turning style.
Also pretend there are stop lights and stop signs.
Tell your teen exactly where they are and do this well ahead of time. Teach him the difference between four way stops and two way stops.
Tell him how red and yellow lights differ.
Also let him know how long yellow lights usually last and when he should slow down or go through a yellow light. After awhile, this will become a judgment call on his part.
Practice in the parking lot for the first two or three hours of driving time. Your teenager needs to familiarize himself with the car's controls and become confident in his ability to steer the car, use the reverse gear, accelerate, and slow the car down to a stop.
Teach him also how to set the parking brake and use his seat belts.
Once you think your teen is ready for some traffic, it's time to take him on county or lightly trafficked country roads.
Step Two: Find country or county roads that are lightly trafficked and take your teenager out there.
Stop by the side of the road and change drivers.
Then have your teen drive up and down these roads.
Try to locate an area that has at least four or five country roads in a row. Then have him go down one, make either a right or left turn, and go up another road.
Talk about how he should accelerate slowly up a hill and look out for cars he may not be able to see.
Conversely, let him know why he should slow down going down a hill, even if he sees no traffic coming. On country or county roads, you shouldn't run into a lot of traffic. Where we live, we see mostly farming vehicles(tractors, etc) or trucks.
Your teen will get his first taste of speed as you encourage him to go at least 50 miles per hour or a little faster than the posted speed limit.
Have him work on applying the brake far enough in advance so that he can come to a smooth stop at an intersection.
Make sure your teen signals for a right or left turn at least 30 feet before any junction.
Have him also practice looking for cross traffic at two way stops.
Make sure he knows that he should accelerate coming out of a turn so he can leave an intersection as quickly as possible.
Tell him not to worry about cars behind him; if you are on a two lane road, the car behind can usually pass safely, especially if the road is straight.
Practice with your teen at least five hours on these lightly trafficked county roads.
When you feel he is ready, it's time for some in-town driving with normal traffic.
Step Three: We live in a small very compact town.
It's easy to get from one end to another in 15 minutes or so, even if you catch all the red lights.
No matter what type of town you live in, now is the time for your teen to pick destinations and to drive to them.
Have him drive to your favorite grocery store.
Once there, have him park.
Then have him back up and find his way out of the lot.
Next, have him drive to your usual gas station.
He should learn how to fill the gas tank.
Next, have him drive to his school.
If you drive him to school, have him drive there and change drivers as you drop him off.
Be sure to pull completely off the road into the school parking lot before you change drivers.
If you pick him up from school, he can also drive home.
Pick other nearby destinations, such as stores, church, dentist, shopping mall, restaurants, etc.
If he doesn't know how to get to a place, try to give him the easiest way.
Have him drive ANYWHERE you need to go. The whole idea for this step is to give your teen his first taste of having to drive in traffic as well as dealing with stop lights.
Try not to have your teen drive any more than half an hour at a time at this stage. Once he has completed at least another five hours in average traffic, it's time to move on to harder things. By the way, any hour amounts I give in this article are minimal; you can have your teen drive more for each step if you think he needs the experience. Step Four: Depending on where you live, the weather can vary from day to day.
Have your teen drive in the rain, while it's snowing, at dusk/dawn and when it is completely dark.
Make sure he knows how to use his headlights.
Show him how to turn on high beams and his fog lights and when/how to use them.
Emphasize the prime importance of signaling for a turn in adverse conditions.
Work on changing lanes. For example, if you want your teen to make a right turn, suggest he get into the right hand lane.
Make sure he uses his rear view mirror, the appropriate side mirror, and that he takes a quick peek over his shoulder before he makes the lane change. Have him tell you what the speed limit is in a given area and work with him to stay close to that speed. Tell him that he should drive as fast as it is safe, not necessarily the speed limit.
Suggest that he go a bit faster on a straight road with dry conditions and light traffic.
Make sure he knows why he should drive a little slower than the speed limit in wet conditions, in the dark or at dusk/dawn, or in very heavy traffic. By this time, your teen should be able to drive about one hour at a time.
Once he has another five hours or more under his belt, it's time to move on to more challenges.
Step Five: Now is the time to start taking your teen through some traffic challenges.
Be sure to mix these challenges with some easy traffic so he will stay confident in his driving ability.
Find construction zones and work with your teen on how to negotiate his way through these areas.
Emphasize that he must move slowly.
In our town, road construction seems to happen in the spring and summer months.
Also, have him drive in what you know are very heavily trafficked areas.
Have him drive these during morning and evening "rush" hours, if possible.
Also, try lunch time, usually between 11am and 1pm.
Weekend days are good times too.
The whole idea is to get him used to heavy and unpredictable traffic patterns. See how he reacts to unexpected happenings.
What does he do or say when someone cuts him off? How about when he gets behind someone going too slowly? What does he say or do? An important thing to tell him is to expect the unexpected, no matter what.
You have to remember that as long as you are in the car with him, your teen is going to react the way he knows you would approve. But he will drop his "mask" every now and then so you can get an idea of what he will do when he starts to drive alone. Talk to your teen about remaining calm and give him your best ideas on what he should do when faced with a particular driving situation.
Step Six: Now that your teenager has had at least 30 hours(or more) of experience driving within the city or county, it's now time to take him out on the freeway.
Depending on where you live, this may be no big deal.
The closest large cities to us are San Diego, Phoenix and Las Vegas.
I wouldn't want my worst enemy to drive in Las Vegas or Toronto(in Ontario, Canada). Those two cities have some of the worst traffic I've ever seen.
Chicago is pretty bad too.
Surprisingly, New York isn't too bad at all.
No matter where you live, your teen needs to get used to entering a freeway, exiting an expressway, learning how to pass a car or truck safely, staying in his lane, moving at a steady speed and so on. Where we live, you don't need the freeway unless you are going out of town.
But if you live in Southern California or Phoenix or any large metropolitan area, you really do need experience using the freeway or you'd never be able to go anywhere.
Bottom line: if you live in a large city, you should concentrate at least 30 hours or more just on the freeway.
Give your teen hints on how to avoid the worst traffic.
Tell him easy ways to get to a certain destination and what times are best.
He'll also figure out his own ways to deal with heavy traffic.
Conclusions: According to most driver education courses, your teen needs at least 50 hours of driving experience during the six months that he holds his learner's permit.
Only then is he ready to take the driver's test to get his regular driver's license. I agree wholeheartedly, except I think 50 hours is a minimum.
The more hours your teen spends behind the wheel, the better off he will be. So get out there with him and drive around.
There is no substitute for real experience. The more your teen practices, the better driver he will be.
Be sure to talk about alcohol abuse, drugs, and any other distractions while he is driving.
Always stress the importance of keeping both eyes on the road and both hands on the wheel.
Let your teen know what can happen if he is pulled over for a DUI/DWI.
Encourage him to stay away from alcohol and drugs.
Tell him that if he goes to a party and has a few drinks or smokes marijuana, he should call you.
Of course, you have to be willing to pick him up, no questions asked.
If your spouse agrees, she/he can go with you and drive your teen's car home.
Or you can go back the next day with your teen and he can drive his own car home.
When he does call you, congratulate him on being mature enough to realize when he can't drive safely.
Also talk to your teen about using his cell phone while he drives.
If he likes to text message or talk to people while he is driving, set up his car so that he can pair his cell phone with the car radio.
Now he can talk to someone on his cell phone but can keep both hands on the wheel and both eyes on the road.
General Motors models can have this ability built in. I've also heard of an after market plug-in for other models.
But this if for talking only, not texting. Tell your teen how dangerous it can be to text message while he is driving.
Let him know that he should pull over to read and especially type a text message.
I've also told my son that he shouldn't eat or smoke while he drives.
Luckily, he does not smoke and I hope he never does.
I've also never seen him trying to eat something while he drives.
I've heard of people who try to do three different things while they drive.
One time my wife saw a woman putting on her make up and brushing her hair while she was driving at freeway speed! Also, suggest that he drive only trusted friends around in his car.
You should know these friends and their parents if possible.
It is vital that the parents think the same way you do.
Hopefully, your teen is not easily influenced by his peers.
Recommend to your teen that he should not drive when he is angry, has a lot on his mind, or is simply tired.
Advise him that it's better to walk up and down for awhile to calm himself down.
If he is tired or sleepy, let him know that he shouldn't drive at all. Here is another time he may call you or a friend.
After at least 50 hours of driving experience, you may feel that your teen is not emotionally mature enough to drive by himself. Let him know why you think that and what he needs to do to correct your impression. Also, if you don't feel he is skillful enough to drive on his own yet, have an independent driving instructor spend five or more hours with your teen.
If he comes to the same conclusion, ask the driving expert what should be done.
I've seen "how to drive" DVD's that are produced by teens for teens.
I'm giving one of these to my son for his 16th birthday.
I can't wait to watch it with him.
Just look online to find them.
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These are great if you have a teen that doesn't read much or learns better with visual cues. It is my opinion that you should encourage your son or daughter to be as independent of you as possible.
If you know in your heart that your teen will be a good driver, let him drive! Don't hold him back because of your insecurities. Your teen has to grow up and must be able to function and navigate the world without you.
Give him the tools to do so, he'll appreciate it later. Perhaps when he is teaching his own teenager to drive!
If you need to teach your teenage girl to drive, just substitute "she" or "her" for "he" or "him".
Step One: Start out in a very large parking lot that is empty most of the time.
In our location, the Civic Center/Fair Grounds is the perfect spot.
Begin by having your teen drive around the perimeter of the parking lot at least three times. Have him go no more than 20 miles/hour.
Get him used to steering the car and using the accelerator and brake pedal. Then have him practice parking and backing out of one of the parking stalls for awhile.
Then have him drive around the perimeter again, but this time, in the opposite direction. Then you can practice parallel parking.
Next, have your teen make left and right turns.
Have him move up and down the large lot, telling him to turn at irregular intervals. Make sure he uses his turn signals.
Emphasize both hands on the wheel, eyes straight ahead, and the old hand over hand turning style.
Also pretend there are stop lights and stop signs.
Tell your teen exactly where they are and do this well ahead of time. Teach him the difference between four way stops and two way stops.
Tell him how red and yellow lights differ.
Also let him know how long yellow lights usually last and when he should slow down or go through a yellow light. After awhile, this will become a judgment call on his part.
Practice in the parking lot for the first two or three hours of driving time. Your teenager needs to familiarize himself with the car's controls and become confident in his ability to steer the car, use the reverse gear, accelerate, and slow the car down to a stop.
Teach him also how to set the parking brake and use his seat belts.
Once you think your teen is ready for some traffic, it's time to take him on county or lightly trafficked country roads.
Step Two: Find country or county roads that are lightly trafficked and take your teenager out there.
Stop by the side of the road and change drivers.
Then have your teen drive up and down these roads.
Try to locate an area that has at least four or five country roads in a row. Then have him go down one, make either a right or left turn, and go up another road.
Talk about how he should accelerate slowly up a hill and look out for cars he may not be able to see.
Conversely, let him know why he should slow down going down a hill, even if he sees no traffic coming. On country or county roads, you shouldn't run into a lot of traffic. Where we live, we see mostly farming vehicles(tractors, etc) or trucks.
Your teen will get his first taste of speed as you encourage him to go at least 50 miles per hour or a little faster than the posted speed limit.
Have him work on applying the brake far enough in advance so that he can come to a smooth stop at an intersection.
Make sure your teen signals for a right or left turn at least 30 feet before any junction.
Have him also practice looking for cross traffic at two way stops.
Make sure he knows that he should accelerate coming out of a turn so he can leave an intersection as quickly as possible.
Tell him not to worry about cars behind him; if you are on a two lane road, the car behind can usually pass safely, especially if the road is straight.
Practice with your teen at least five hours on these lightly trafficked county roads.
When you feel he is ready, it's time for some in-town driving with normal traffic.
Step Three: We live in a small very compact town.
It's easy to get from one end to another in 15 minutes or so, even if you catch all the red lights.
No matter what type of town you live in, now is the time for your teen to pick destinations and to drive to them.
Have him drive to your favorite grocery store.
Once there, have him park.
Then have him back up and find his way out of the lot.
Next, have him drive to your usual gas station.
He should learn how to fill the gas tank.
Next, have him drive to his school.
If you drive him to school, have him drive there and change drivers as you drop him off.
Be sure to pull completely off the road into the school parking lot before you change drivers.
If you pick him up from school, he can also drive home.
Pick other nearby destinations, such as stores, church, dentist, shopping mall, restaurants, etc.
If he doesn't know how to get to a place, try to give him the easiest way.
Have him drive ANYWHERE you need to go. The whole idea for this step is to give your teen his first taste of having to drive in traffic as well as dealing with stop lights.
Try not to have your teen drive any more than half an hour at a time at this stage. Once he has completed at least another five hours in average traffic, it's time to move on to harder things. By the way, any hour amounts I give in this article are minimal; you can have your teen drive more for each step if you think he needs the experience. Step Four: Depending on where you live, the weather can vary from day to day.
Have your teen drive in the rain, while it's snowing, at dusk/dawn and when it is completely dark.
Make sure he knows how to use his headlights.
Show him how to turn on high beams and his fog lights and when/how to use them.
Emphasize the prime importance of signaling for a turn in adverse conditions.
Work on changing lanes. For example, if you want your teen to make a right turn, suggest he get into the right hand lane.
Make sure he uses his rear view mirror, the appropriate side mirror, and that he takes a quick peek over his shoulder before he makes the lane change. Have him tell you what the speed limit is in a given area and work with him to stay close to that speed. Tell him that he should drive as fast as it is safe, not necessarily the speed limit.
Suggest that he go a bit faster on a straight road with dry conditions and light traffic.
Make sure he knows why he should drive a little slower than the speed limit in wet conditions, in the dark or at dusk/dawn, or in very heavy traffic. By this time, your teen should be able to drive about one hour at a time.
Once he has another five hours or more under his belt, it's time to move on to more challenges.
Step Five: Now is the time to start taking your teen through some traffic challenges.
Be sure to mix these challenges with some easy traffic so he will stay confident in his driving ability.
Find construction zones and work with your teen on how to negotiate his way through these areas.
Emphasize that he must move slowly.
In our town, road construction seems to happen in the spring and summer months.
Also, have him drive in what you know are very heavily trafficked areas.
Have him drive these during morning and evening "rush" hours, if possible.
Also, try lunch time, usually between 11am and 1pm.
Weekend days are good times too.
The whole idea is to get him used to heavy and unpredictable traffic patterns. See how he reacts to unexpected happenings.
What does he do or say when someone cuts him off? How about when he gets behind someone going too slowly? What does he say or do? An important thing to tell him is to expect the unexpected, no matter what.
You have to remember that as long as you are in the car with him, your teen is going to react the way he knows you would approve. But he will drop his "mask" every now and then so you can get an idea of what he will do when he starts to drive alone. Talk to your teen about remaining calm and give him your best ideas on what he should do when faced with a particular driving situation.
Step Six: Now that your teenager has had at least 30 hours(or more) of experience driving within the city or county, it's now time to take him out on the freeway.
Depending on where you live, this may be no big deal.
The closest large cities to us are San Diego, Phoenix and Las Vegas.
I wouldn't want my worst enemy to drive in Las Vegas or Toronto(in Ontario, Canada). Those two cities have some of the worst traffic I've ever seen.
Chicago is pretty bad too.
Surprisingly, New York isn't too bad at all.
No matter where you live, your teen needs to get used to entering a freeway, exiting an expressway, learning how to pass a car or truck safely, staying in his lane, moving at a steady speed and so on. Where we live, you don't need the freeway unless you are going out of town.
But if you live in Southern California or Phoenix or any large metropolitan area, you really do need experience using the freeway or you'd never be able to go anywhere.
Bottom line: if you live in a large city, you should concentrate at least 30 hours or more just on the freeway.
Give your teen hints on how to avoid the worst traffic.
Tell him easy ways to get to a certain destination and what times are best.
He'll also figure out his own ways to deal with heavy traffic.
Conclusions: According to most driver education courses, your teen needs at least 50 hours of driving experience during the six months that he holds his learner's permit.
Only then is he ready to take the driver's test to get his regular driver's license. I agree wholeheartedly, except I think 50 hours is a minimum.
The more hours your teen spends behind the wheel, the better off he will be. So get out there with him and drive around.
There is no substitute for real experience. The more your teen practices, the better driver he will be.
Be sure to talk about alcohol abuse, drugs, and any other distractions while he is driving.
Always stress the importance of keeping both eyes on the road and both hands on the wheel.
Let your teen know what can happen if he is pulled over for a DUI/DWI.
Encourage him to stay away from alcohol and drugs.
Tell him that if he goes to a party and has a few drinks or smokes marijuana, he should call you.
Of course, you have to be willing to pick him up, no questions asked.
If your spouse agrees, she/he can go with you and drive your teen's car home.
Or you can go back the next day with your teen and he can drive his own car home.
When he does call you, congratulate him on being mature enough to realize when he can't drive safely.
Also talk to your teen about using his cell phone while he drives.
If he likes to text message or talk to people while he is driving, set up his car so that he can pair his cell phone with the car radio.
Now he can talk to someone on his cell phone but can keep both hands on the wheel and both eyes on the road.
General Motors models can have this ability built in. I've also heard of an after market plug-in for other models.
But this if for talking only, not texting. Tell your teen how dangerous it can be to text message while he is driving.
Let him know that he should pull over to read and especially type a text message.
I've also told my son that he shouldn't eat or smoke while he drives.
Luckily, he does not smoke and I hope he never does.
I've also never seen him trying to eat something while he drives.
I've heard of people who try to do three different things while they drive.
One time my wife saw a woman putting on her make up and brushing her hair while she was driving at freeway speed! Also, suggest that he drive only trusted friends around in his car.
You should know these friends and their parents if possible.
It is vital that the parents think the same way you do.
Hopefully, your teen is not easily influenced by his peers.
Recommend to your teen that he should not drive when he is angry, has a lot on his mind, or is simply tired.
Advise him that it's better to walk up and down for awhile to calm himself down.
If he is tired or sleepy, let him know that he shouldn't drive at all. Here is another time he may call you or a friend.
After at least 50 hours of driving experience, you may feel that your teen is not emotionally mature enough to drive by himself. Let him know why you think that and what he needs to do to correct your impression. Also, if you don't feel he is skillful enough to drive on his own yet, have an independent driving instructor spend five or more hours with your teen.
If he comes to the same conclusion, ask the driving expert what should be done.
I've seen "how to drive" DVD's that are produced by teens for teens.
I'm giving one of these to my son for his 16th birthday.
I can't wait to watch it with him.
Just look online to find them.
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These are great if you have a teen that doesn't read much or learns better with visual cues. It is my opinion that you should encourage your son or daughter to be as independent of you as possible.
If you know in your heart that your teen will be a good driver, let him drive! Don't hold him back because of your insecurities. Your teen has to grow up and must be able to function and navigate the world without you.
Give him the tools to do so, he'll appreciate it later. Perhaps when he is teaching his own teenager to drive!
Online High School Accreditation
Checking its accreditation could be the most important aspect in your decision-making on which online high school to attend.
While non-accredited schools should be taken out of your list, not all accreditations are acceptable.
The accreditation should include oversight and not just a license to do business.
What is accreditation? It is a process of assessing a school's program and policies to see if it meets the criteria set by an outside agency.
If the school meets the minimum criteria, it is given the accreditation.
The accreditation is actually a safety mechanism to protect students, schools and employers.
Why is a proper accreditation important? This assures you of an online academy's quality and ensures that other schools and employers will recognize your diploma or the courses you have taken. Attending a fake school or a school that is not properly accredited may cost you jobs or opportunities to further your education. How will you know if an online high school is properly accredited? There are some schools out there that go as far as making up their own fake accreditation. In fact, accreditation from the wrong source, such as an accreditation mill, is worse than no accreditation at all.
A fake accreditor may have misleading names that imply that it is a national or regional accreditor when it is not.
It may also have a logo that looks like the logo of a legitimate accreditor. It could also be that its website has too little information and does not include names or contact information aside from a phone number and email address.
You can go to the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) website to verify the accrediting agency used by the school is legitimate. The CHEA database includes a list of US accrediting organizations that are recognized either by the CHEA or by the US Department of Education or both.
This includes any of the six regional accreditors, Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation and the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).
You should also consider the difference between a national (DETC) and regional accreditation. While employers accept both types, many regionally accredited schools do not accept transfer credits from DETC accredited schools. This is not a problem if you are studying for personal enjoyment, but if you are planning to further your education at a later date, you will be better off attending an online academy with regional accreditation.
Unaccredited programs and schools are a waste of your time and money.
Moreover, diplomas or certificates from these sources are worthless if it costs you job or educational opportunities in the future.
Whether you are attending an online high school or a brick-and-mortar institution, the proper accreditation ensures that you will be getting quality education.
While non-accredited schools should be taken out of your list, not all accreditations are acceptable.
The accreditation should include oversight and not just a license to do business.
What is accreditation? It is a process of assessing a school's program and policies to see if it meets the criteria set by an outside agency.
If the school meets the minimum criteria, it is given the accreditation.
The accreditation is actually a safety mechanism to protect students, schools and employers.
Why is a proper accreditation important? This assures you of an online academy's quality and ensures that other schools and employers will recognize your diploma or the courses you have taken. Attending a fake school or a school that is not properly accredited may cost you jobs or opportunities to further your education. How will you know if an online high school is properly accredited? There are some schools out there that go as far as making up their own fake accreditation. In fact, accreditation from the wrong source, such as an accreditation mill, is worse than no accreditation at all.
A fake accreditor may have misleading names that imply that it is a national or regional accreditor when it is not.
It may also have a logo that looks like the logo of a legitimate accreditor. It could also be that its website has too little information and does not include names or contact information aside from a phone number and email address.
You can go to the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) website to verify the accrediting agency used by the school is legitimate. The CHEA database includes a list of US accrediting organizations that are recognized either by the CHEA or by the US Department of Education or both.
This includes any of the six regional accreditors, Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation and the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).
You should also consider the difference between a national (DETC) and regional accreditation. While employers accept both types, many regionally accredited schools do not accept transfer credits from DETC accredited schools. This is not a problem if you are studying for personal enjoyment, but if you are planning to further your education at a later date, you will be better off attending an online academy with regional accreditation.
Unaccredited programs and schools are a waste of your time and money.
Moreover, diplomas or certificates from these sources are worthless if it costs you job or educational opportunities in the future.
Whether you are attending an online high school or a brick-and-mortar institution, the proper accreditation ensures that you will be getting quality education.
School Ball Corsages - Everything You Need To Know
Traditionally if you go to your school ball, prom, deb ball or high school formal with a partner the guy gives the girl a corsage to be worn on her wrist and to compliment her school ball dress and the girl gives the guy a button hole to wear on the lapel of his suit.
What do you wear for your corsage and buttonholes? Do you want flowers or something else? Did you know you can also have a choice of diamantes/ pearls/ crystals/ feathers? Do I have to have flowers? Times have changed and for today's school ball, you do not have to have flowers, it is up to you.
(unless your school actually requests this). Traditionally, it was expected and required that students - both male and female wore a flower(s) on their lapel or wrist.
Fresh or Silk flowers? Fresh flowers have a certain longevity - from days to a week according to the weather.
Silk flowers last forever as a permanent reminder of your special School Ball.
They come in more colour choices than fresh flowers.
They are very popular and look fantastic. Confused? It is important to know what flower you are going to use as traditionally, flowers have different meanings. Did you know that the colour of flowers also have different meanings? They certainly do!! According to the season the following most popular fresh flowers are available.
Fresh Flowers- can last for up to a week after the event according to the season and the temperature.
Roses - all year round - winter (imported flowers more expensive) Orchids - imported - available all year round.
Carnations - seasonal - field or hot house varieties.
Irises - seasonal Liliums - LA lilies / Oriental lilies (are very big. Great for a single lily in a wrist corsage, or as a single bud for a buttonhole.) Hyacinth - comes in blue/ pink/ white.
Jasmine - sweet fragrance. - not good for asthmatics. Meanings of the Colours Love - red, dark pink Friendship - yellow; orange, green ( orchid/rose) Special Friend - White Romance - pink in various shades Meaning of the Flowers Rose Red - 'I Love You' or Passion Rose Pink - Happiness / joy Rose Yellow - Friendship / peace Rose White - Innocent friendship or Purity of affection Carnation Red - I like you' Carnation Pink - you are special Carnation White - Sweet and Lovely Chrysanthemum Red - 'I like You' Chrysanthemum White - Truth, peace Daffodil Yellow - Joy Lily White - Youth or Beauty/ I find you attractive Lily Purple - Beginning of Love Tulip Red - Love / sincere affection Tulip Yellow - 'Sunshine of my life', happiness Freesia Any colour - Friendship Orchid Any colour - friendship, innocent Love, Beauty, Orchids come in a variety of colours - galaxy blue /red/ white/ pink/ yellow/ green/purple and more.
Some are variegated and look stunning in either buttonholes/ corsages (wrist and brooch style) Most popular today is the use of feathers/ crystals/ gemstones/ diamantes/ pearls either with / without flower of choice.
What do you wear for your corsage and buttonholes? Do you want flowers or something else? Did you know you can also have a choice of diamantes/ pearls/ crystals/ feathers? Do I have to have flowers? Times have changed and for today's school ball, you do not have to have flowers, it is up to you.
(unless your school actually requests this). Traditionally, it was expected and required that students - both male and female wore a flower(s) on their lapel or wrist.
Fresh or Silk flowers? Fresh flowers have a certain longevity - from days to a week according to the weather.
Silk flowers last forever as a permanent reminder of your special School Ball.
They come in more colour choices than fresh flowers.
They are very popular and look fantastic. Confused? It is important to know what flower you are going to use as traditionally, flowers have different meanings. Did you know that the colour of flowers also have different meanings? They certainly do!! According to the season the following most popular fresh flowers are available.
Fresh Flowers- can last for up to a week after the event according to the season and the temperature.
Roses - all year round - winter (imported flowers more expensive) Orchids - imported - available all year round.
Carnations - seasonal - field or hot house varieties.
Irises - seasonal Liliums - LA lilies / Oriental lilies (are very big. Great for a single lily in a wrist corsage, or as a single bud for a buttonhole.) Hyacinth - comes in blue/ pink/ white.
Jasmine - sweet fragrance. - not good for asthmatics. Meanings of the Colours Love - red, dark pink Friendship - yellow; orange, green ( orchid/rose) Special Friend - White Romance - pink in various shades Meaning of the Flowers Rose Red - 'I Love You' or Passion Rose Pink - Happiness / joy Rose Yellow - Friendship / peace Rose White - Innocent friendship or Purity of affection Carnation Red - I like you' Carnation Pink - you are special Carnation White - Sweet and Lovely Chrysanthemum Red - 'I like You' Chrysanthemum White - Truth, peace Daffodil Yellow - Joy Lily White - Youth or Beauty/ I find you attractive Lily Purple - Beginning of Love Tulip Red - Love / sincere affection Tulip Yellow - 'Sunshine of my life', happiness Freesia Any colour - Friendship Orchid Any colour - friendship, innocent Love, Beauty, Orchids come in a variety of colours - galaxy blue /red/ white/ pink/ yellow/ green/purple and more.
Some are variegated and look stunning in either buttonholes/ corsages (wrist and brooch style) Most popular today is the use of feathers/ crystals/ gemstones/ diamantes/ pearls either with / without flower of choice.
Saturday, 27 December 2014
Fun Things For Kids - Cookie Exchange at Preschool
Last year I had my first experience with Preschool.
I have to say that at every turn I seemed to not be quite with the program when it came to the holidays and the treats or gifts that went with each one.
Halloween - My child got a goodie bag from each of the children in her class. We did not hand out any. We didn't know that we needed to. Thanksgiving - My child got a small gift from her teacher.
We did not give her teacher anything.
I didn't realize that Thanksgiving was a gift giving holiday in school. So, 10 weeks into the school year I am feeling very guilty about not knowing the protocol for holidays and gifts.
I was determined to make amends in the upcoming holidays.
Christmas - My child got a gift bag from her teacher and a gift or card from each child in her class.
I sat up until the wee hours of the morning with little foam stockings, foam letter and ribbon making a little personalized tree ornament for each of my daughters classmates. I also made a little picture frame for her teacher and included a picture of the two of them from the beginning of the year.
Whew, I think that I did OK on that one.
Valentine's Day - My child got a Valentine.
.
.
AND a bag of treats.
..
from each student in the class.
I sat down with my child to help her print out 15 Valentine's Day cards.
She had to write TO: their name and FROM: her name.
She is not great at printing small letters so she would run out of room.
..
cry because it was wrong.
.
.start all over again.
Good thing we had 2 boxes of cards. I also had to do 15 cards for my 2 year old.
I did not know to send goodie bags for this one though.
Easter - My child got Easter treats from her teacher.
She gave her teacher a special picture that she had colored.
I hope that was good enough.
End of the Year - OK, this was the big one. My child got a gift bag and card from her teacher. I had gone out and bought a small set of candles ($10) for her teacher and the assistant.
We also had to buy for my son's teacher and assistant, the music teacher and the preschool director.
I tried to pick out something that I would like as a gift from a student. So, what conclusion did I come to? The expectations for gifts in PRESCHOOL (where we live) are ridiculous.
Did I mention that I was the one doing all the work for the gifts that she was going to give out? Oh yeah, then there is the fact that all this gift giving can get a little costly!! I am boycotting any gift giving this year. We are making cookies.
All kids love cookies right? For Halloween we made special cookies for the class.
I bought the ones that come out of the "can" and have the Halloween decorations already in them.
It couldn't have been easier. Didn't have to do Thanksgiving because we were going out of town J Bonus for me!! My enlightened moment came when I was contemplating what to do for Christmas. This is no way that I am going to have time to be "crafty".
We are going to have a COOKIE EXCHANGE in each of the kid's classrooms!!! Here is how it will work: Each child will bring 2 dozen of their favorite cookies. Now, I realize that the moms are going to have to do some work here but it will be faster than making decorations and cheaper than buying a gift.
The great thing is that you can do this with your kids. My kids love to cook with me.
There is always a mess to clean up but there are always smiling faces at the end of it.
OK, back to the great idea!! On the cookie exchange day the parents will send their child to school with the cookies and a plastic container with a lid. The children will set out their cookies on a table and then go around the table with their plastic container taking 1 cookie of each kind until all the cookies are gone.
They can put the lid on the cookies and bring them home. They can think of their friends and enjoy cookies over the entire Christmas Break. I will get my daughter a package of Christmas cards so that she can write one for each of her friends and her teacher.
Her printing is so much better this year but I will get big cards just in case J. There, the "gifts" are done.
So, I have saved myself time and money and therefore my sanity will still be in tact at the time of year I need it most.
I hope that many of you moms can relate to what I went through last year.
I just don't want to be the only one who feels like an idiot for messing up the gift and card thing. Please use this cookie exchange idea. Claim it as your own idea J I won't mind a bit. Just promise me that you will let me know how it all goes.
Happy (a little bit more sane) Holidays!!
I have to say that at every turn I seemed to not be quite with the program when it came to the holidays and the treats or gifts that went with each one.
Halloween - My child got a goodie bag from each of the children in her class. We did not hand out any. We didn't know that we needed to. Thanksgiving - My child got a small gift from her teacher.
We did not give her teacher anything.
I didn't realize that Thanksgiving was a gift giving holiday in school. So, 10 weeks into the school year I am feeling very guilty about not knowing the protocol for holidays and gifts.
I was determined to make amends in the upcoming holidays.
Christmas - My child got a gift bag from her teacher and a gift or card from each child in her class.
I sat up until the wee hours of the morning with little foam stockings, foam letter and ribbon making a little personalized tree ornament for each of my daughters classmates. I also made a little picture frame for her teacher and included a picture of the two of them from the beginning of the year.
Whew, I think that I did OK on that one.
Valentine's Day - My child got a Valentine.
.
.
AND a bag of treats.
..
from each student in the class.
I sat down with my child to help her print out 15 Valentine's Day cards.
She had to write TO: their name and FROM: her name.
She is not great at printing small letters so she would run out of room.
..
cry because it was wrong.
.
.start all over again.
Good thing we had 2 boxes of cards. I also had to do 15 cards for my 2 year old.
I did not know to send goodie bags for this one though.
Easter - My child got Easter treats from her teacher.
She gave her teacher a special picture that she had colored.
I hope that was good enough.
End of the Year - OK, this was the big one. My child got a gift bag and card from her teacher. I had gone out and bought a small set of candles ($10) for her teacher and the assistant.
We also had to buy for my son's teacher and assistant, the music teacher and the preschool director.
I tried to pick out something that I would like as a gift from a student. So, what conclusion did I come to? The expectations for gifts in PRESCHOOL (where we live) are ridiculous.
Did I mention that I was the one doing all the work for the gifts that she was going to give out? Oh yeah, then there is the fact that all this gift giving can get a little costly!! I am boycotting any gift giving this year. We are making cookies.
All kids love cookies right? For Halloween we made special cookies for the class.
I bought the ones that come out of the "can" and have the Halloween decorations already in them.
It couldn't have been easier. Didn't have to do Thanksgiving because we were going out of town J Bonus for me!! My enlightened moment came when I was contemplating what to do for Christmas. This is no way that I am going to have time to be "crafty".
We are going to have a COOKIE EXCHANGE in each of the kid's classrooms!!! Here is how it will work: Each child will bring 2 dozen of their favorite cookies. Now, I realize that the moms are going to have to do some work here but it will be faster than making decorations and cheaper than buying a gift.
The great thing is that you can do this with your kids. My kids love to cook with me.
There is always a mess to clean up but there are always smiling faces at the end of it.
OK, back to the great idea!! On the cookie exchange day the parents will send their child to school with the cookies and a plastic container with a lid. The children will set out their cookies on a table and then go around the table with their plastic container taking 1 cookie of each kind until all the cookies are gone.
They can put the lid on the cookies and bring them home. They can think of their friends and enjoy cookies over the entire Christmas Break. I will get my daughter a package of Christmas cards so that she can write one for each of her friends and her teacher.
Her printing is so much better this year but I will get big cards just in case J. There, the "gifts" are done.
So, I have saved myself time and money and therefore my sanity will still be in tact at the time of year I need it most.
I hope that many of you moms can relate to what I went through last year.
I just don't want to be the only one who feels like an idiot for messing up the gift and card thing. Please use this cookie exchange idea. Claim it as your own idea J I won't mind a bit. Just promise me that you will let me know how it all goes.
Happy (a little bit more sane) Holidays!!
Using Bedwetting Forums For Finding Answers to Enuresis
The subject of bedwetting is one that is all to familiar for many.
I believe that one of the main reasons that this condition lingers for so long is the lack of compassion from parents. Bedwetting forums is a way for parents to get educated on the solution to bedwetting. This can be a source to get valuable information from other parents going through the same issues.
One of the most common mistakes a parent make is being too hard on a child that is suffering from bedwetting issues.
There are many different scenarios that may cause a child to wet the bed, one possibility is hereditary.
Many are surprised to learn that bedwetting can be hereditary. This makes it a little confusing as to why so many parents are not compassionate to the problem.
Then again, it may be like re-living their own frustrations.
Many parents make a child feel that their condition is due to negligence on their part.
A bedwetting forum can provide a parent with more solid way to deal with issue. The discussion in forums may yield the exact advice a parent needs for their child to start experiencing dry nights.
As basic as forums may seem, they are the perfect place to discuss these issues.
Bed wetting is not a condition that anyone should be ashamed of.
It is actually a very common condition that many famous people have also gone through.
If you are looking for a place to learn about solutions to bedwetting issues, then a bedwetting forum may just be your answer to finally experiencing dry nights for your child.
I believe that one of the main reasons that this condition lingers for so long is the lack of compassion from parents. Bedwetting forums is a way for parents to get educated on the solution to bedwetting. This can be a source to get valuable information from other parents going through the same issues.
One of the most common mistakes a parent make is being too hard on a child that is suffering from bedwetting issues.
There are many different scenarios that may cause a child to wet the bed, one possibility is hereditary.
Many are surprised to learn that bedwetting can be hereditary. This makes it a little confusing as to why so many parents are not compassionate to the problem.
Then again, it may be like re-living their own frustrations.
Many parents make a child feel that their condition is due to negligence on their part.
A bedwetting forum can provide a parent with more solid way to deal with issue. The discussion in forums may yield the exact advice a parent needs for their child to start experiencing dry nights.
As basic as forums may seem, they are the perfect place to discuss these issues.
Bed wetting is not a condition that anyone should be ashamed of.
It is actually a very common condition that many famous people have also gone through.
If you are looking for a place to learn about solutions to bedwetting issues, then a bedwetting forum may just be your answer to finally experiencing dry nights for your child.
The Key of How to Find College Degrees Online
So, you want to find college degrees online as well as reputable schools that offer online classes? Great, because the number of quality and well-established online colleges reaches into the dozens.
However, there are a myriad of facts that will serve as a guideline for you to follow when choosing and researching a school.
What to Avoid at All Costs Most people are aware of the so-called "diploma mills.
" They are sites that want to outright sell you a degree with little to no education involved. All they needs is your credit card information and a few pick-and-choose options.
If you are looking to find college degrees online in this way, save yourself the time and energy.
Anybody in education and government will staunchly condemn these websites. Digging Deeper With the diploma mill notion out of the way, let's find college degrees online that are 100 percent legitimate.
Search for a school that is at the very least nationally accredited. If at all possible, finding one that is also regionally accredited is even 10 times better. They key to find college degrees online is to first, research your school of choice as indicated above and second, visit independent sites that have individual as well as official reviews/comments on the school.
The last tip is to make sure the school offers a degree that will make you happy and that will also be a sustainable degree, meaning that you are very likely to get a job with it. Additional Criteria to Find College Degrees Online Quality online schools will have financial aid departments to check whether or not you qualify for any grants, scholarships, and private/government loans.
Make sure that the instructors or professors are actually qualified to educate you. Is he/she currently or formerly a leader in their specialization? What is the highest degree he/she has obtained and can it be validated? Some real world, brick-and-mortar schools offer classes in-part or in-whole.
It is a good idea to see if there are campuses that offer some actual classroom presence in addition to online classes.
This is especially true if your current job allows you "free time" or the fact that you just have too much free time altogether.
Find college degrees online that are worth their weight in today's challenging and extremely competitive job market. Getting a degree in "music therapy" or Latin is going to leave you very few doors to choose from, if any, after you graduate. When you find and register for online classes, do not simply fill out the registration information and other forms online.
At some point, make sure to talk with a live person on the phone or even in person at a physical campus, if available, about things like your tuition, credit hours, school policies, and procedures.
Thoroughly knowing what you are embarking upon beforehand will save yourself time and money.
Be like the many smart students of today who are taught to always think critically, never make assumptions, and always see problems and opportunities in more than one light.
However, there are a myriad of facts that will serve as a guideline for you to follow when choosing and researching a school.
What to Avoid at All Costs Most people are aware of the so-called "diploma mills.
" They are sites that want to outright sell you a degree with little to no education involved. All they needs is your credit card information and a few pick-and-choose options.
If you are looking to find college degrees online in this way, save yourself the time and energy.
Anybody in education and government will staunchly condemn these websites. Digging Deeper With the diploma mill notion out of the way, let's find college degrees online that are 100 percent legitimate.
Search for a school that is at the very least nationally accredited. If at all possible, finding one that is also regionally accredited is even 10 times better. They key to find college degrees online is to first, research your school of choice as indicated above and second, visit independent sites that have individual as well as official reviews/comments on the school.
The last tip is to make sure the school offers a degree that will make you happy and that will also be a sustainable degree, meaning that you are very likely to get a job with it. Additional Criteria to Find College Degrees Online Quality online schools will have financial aid departments to check whether or not you qualify for any grants, scholarships, and private/government loans.
Make sure that the instructors or professors are actually qualified to educate you. Is he/she currently or formerly a leader in their specialization? What is the highest degree he/she has obtained and can it be validated? Some real world, brick-and-mortar schools offer classes in-part or in-whole.
It is a good idea to see if there are campuses that offer some actual classroom presence in addition to online classes.
This is especially true if your current job allows you "free time" or the fact that you just have too much free time altogether.
Find college degrees online that are worth their weight in today's challenging and extremely competitive job market. Getting a degree in "music therapy" or Latin is going to leave you very few doors to choose from, if any, after you graduate. When you find and register for online classes, do not simply fill out the registration information and other forms online.
At some point, make sure to talk with a live person on the phone or even in person at a physical campus, if available, about things like your tuition, credit hours, school policies, and procedures.
Thoroughly knowing what you are embarking upon beforehand will save yourself time and money.
Be like the many smart students of today who are taught to always think critically, never make assumptions, and always see problems and opportunities in more than one light.
SAT Sections In-Depth - Writing, Critical Reading, and Math
Writing - The essay
The purpose of the essay is to test the student's ability to organize, develop, and articulate a viewpoint based on a prompt based on their own thoughts and experience, historical, and scientific examples.
The prompt will come in the form of a paragraph and will ask a question. You will then formulate a viewpoint and support it in your essay.
Only 25 minutes are given for the essay, so practice using your time efficiency so that you can produce an essay consistently without getting stuck on the one time it really counts.
A proven format is to use an introduction, three body paragraphs and a conclusion.
First determine what stance you take on the prompt and formulate a viewpoint, or thesis.
Come up with three major points supporting your thesis and the implications of your thesis for the conclusion.
It is best to start by brainstorming in bullet points, and then develop them into full sentences once you have chosen and organized your ideas.
In those points, make sure to include at least one response in anticipation to a likely counter-argument and at least one example from your experience, history, or science.
These are key tactics to improving your score reliably and effectively. Skipping lines and allowing more space between words than you normally leave can for modifying and editing your essay if you have time afterwards.
Erasing and rewriting entire sentences and paragraphs is a waste of time and drawing multiple insertion arrows all over the booklet is messy and not likely to please the grader.
If you tend to have your writing flow obstructed by detailed grammar and spelling, put off getting every aspect 100% correct until you get out your ideas and sentences.
Varying sentence structure is good as well, but not as important as getting out your ideas and making them cohesive. Go over detailed minutia after you expand your ideas into a full essay so that you don't waste precious minutes, and budget your time to be able to look over them.
Writing - Multiple Choice Questions The Writing Multiple Choice sections involve improving paragraphs and identifying sentences that may or may not contain linguistic errors. A good way to approach this section is to hear out if it sounds correct. However, there is some training to be done to avoid common pitfalls when listening. Good SAT preparation resources will cover these by concept. Simply reading a lot will greatly help you identifying errors by listening for errors.
However, you may be are short on time, a non-native speaker, or not as linguistically inclined.
Language can be more "fuzzy" and less precise - unlike math - than you might be comfortable with. Approaching this section by studying distilled grammatical principles, rather than lots of random reading will likely be much more effective.
Identifying the more commonly tested concepts and getting used to the curve ball questions through repeated exposure and practice are examples of such the method.
Knowing things specific to the SAT are effective ways to improve your score with little time and effort. For example, the sentence improvement section considers unnecessarily long wording to be errors and uses semicolons to split sentences.
Critical Reading - Reading Comprehension The SAT Critical Reading sections involve reading paragraphs and answering questions of comprehension, reasoning, and in-context vocabulary. The key to succeeding in Critical Reading section is first to be able to absorb and retain a lot of information, keeping in mind the big picture and logical concepts. The Critical Reading sections do not require special knowledge of any given topic, since all of the necessary information is provided. Two general approaches exist for reading passages.
Some students prefer to take in the entire passage first. Others find this overwhelming and prefer to read the questions first, and then read the passage for "targeted" reading.
Either way, being able to focus in on details and seeing the big picture are necessary skills.
Summarizing each paragraph's key idea is a good tactic for students of both styles as well.
The best way to prepare for SAT Critical Reading section is get your hands on as many practice reading passages and solving them. The key is to improve your ability to comprehend higher level reading. Critical Reading - Sentence Completion Sentence completion questions simultaneously test vocabulary and comprehension of sentence structure.
Sentence completion problems involve a sentence with either one or two blanks, which must be filled in with the appropriate words.
Starting with the most common SAT words is an excellent place to start studying for vocabulary. There are many tactics for sentence completion questions.
Knowing a lot of vocabulary will help greatly for sentence completion questions.
However, even if you do know vocabulary well, the logic and structure of the sentence is what determines the correct answer.
There are certain logical patterns to sentences completion questions. Some sentences have the definition or antonym's definition of the word in the sentence.
Other sentences queue a contrast or an unexpected relationship. Questions with double blanks are best approached by picking one blank and trying each answer choice, eliminating the answers that do not fit for that blank.
You then test the remaining answer choices and test them in the second blank. This method is faster because you can focus on one concept at a time, instead of alternating between two.
Sentence Completion is not something that can easily be crammed for, but seeing repeated patterns of question types and structure will allow you to quickly absorb them in a few weeks' time. Math The SAT Math sections are based on logic, algebra, and geometry. Logic is always necessary, algebra is intensely covered, and only the basics of geometry are covered. Area, relationships of lines and angles, and other concepts are tested, but proofs and trigonometry are not necessary.
There are multiple choice format questions, where the answers are provided for you and grid-in format questions, where the answers are completely generated by the student alone. If there are multiple ways of expressing the same answer in grid-in questions, they will all be valid.
You will absolutely want to write in the booklet to solve problems.
Doing so will also make reviewing and checking your answers more quickly as well.
Again, the best method to improving math is to practice solving a lot of problems. Identify the topics you tend to miss and use the focused method of studying that topic exclusively in order to pick up patterns more quickly. Failing to convert the answer or read exactly what the question is asking for are common ways students make careless errors on easy questions.
Simply reading carefully can be worth the equivalent score boost as suddenly learning how to solve the hardest few problems.
This is an area where studying for the SAT can really pay off.
You can use the calculator, but being able to manipulate things on paper or mentally can sometimes lead you to the answer more quickly.
Switching from using the pencil to using the calculator can take time away or break the flow of solving a problem, so you will want to become proficient at knowing the shortcuts and quick input methods for your calculator.
Often times, there are questions that can be solved either in a quicker fashion by identifying a key relationship or going through a more time-consuming calculation.
If you are struggling with math, it can be very topic-dependent.
So it is best to identify the topics, and do many problems of one topic at a time.
The prompt will come in the form of a paragraph and will ask a question. You will then formulate a viewpoint and support it in your essay.
Only 25 minutes are given for the essay, so practice using your time efficiency so that you can produce an essay consistently without getting stuck on the one time it really counts.
A proven format is to use an introduction, three body paragraphs and a conclusion.
First determine what stance you take on the prompt and formulate a viewpoint, or thesis.
Come up with three major points supporting your thesis and the implications of your thesis for the conclusion.
It is best to start by brainstorming in bullet points, and then develop them into full sentences once you have chosen and organized your ideas.
In those points, make sure to include at least one response in anticipation to a likely counter-argument and at least one example from your experience, history, or science.
These are key tactics to improving your score reliably and effectively. Skipping lines and allowing more space between words than you normally leave can for modifying and editing your essay if you have time afterwards.
Erasing and rewriting entire sentences and paragraphs is a waste of time and drawing multiple insertion arrows all over the booklet is messy and not likely to please the grader.
If you tend to have your writing flow obstructed by detailed grammar and spelling, put off getting every aspect 100% correct until you get out your ideas and sentences.
Varying sentence structure is good as well, but not as important as getting out your ideas and making them cohesive. Go over detailed minutia after you expand your ideas into a full essay so that you don't waste precious minutes, and budget your time to be able to look over them.
Writing - Multiple Choice Questions The Writing Multiple Choice sections involve improving paragraphs and identifying sentences that may or may not contain linguistic errors. A good way to approach this section is to hear out if it sounds correct. However, there is some training to be done to avoid common pitfalls when listening. Good SAT preparation resources will cover these by concept. Simply reading a lot will greatly help you identifying errors by listening for errors.
However, you may be are short on time, a non-native speaker, or not as linguistically inclined.
Language can be more "fuzzy" and less precise - unlike math - than you might be comfortable with. Approaching this section by studying distilled grammatical principles, rather than lots of random reading will likely be much more effective.
Identifying the more commonly tested concepts and getting used to the curve ball questions through repeated exposure and practice are examples of such the method.
Knowing things specific to the SAT are effective ways to improve your score with little time and effort. For example, the sentence improvement section considers unnecessarily long wording to be errors and uses semicolons to split sentences.
Critical Reading - Reading Comprehension The SAT Critical Reading sections involve reading paragraphs and answering questions of comprehension, reasoning, and in-context vocabulary. The key to succeeding in Critical Reading section is first to be able to absorb and retain a lot of information, keeping in mind the big picture and logical concepts. The Critical Reading sections do not require special knowledge of any given topic, since all of the necessary information is provided. Two general approaches exist for reading passages.
Some students prefer to take in the entire passage first. Others find this overwhelming and prefer to read the questions first, and then read the passage for "targeted" reading.
Either way, being able to focus in on details and seeing the big picture are necessary skills.
Summarizing each paragraph's key idea is a good tactic for students of both styles as well.
The best way to prepare for SAT Critical Reading section is get your hands on as many practice reading passages and solving them. The key is to improve your ability to comprehend higher level reading. Critical Reading - Sentence Completion Sentence completion questions simultaneously test vocabulary and comprehension of sentence structure.
Sentence completion problems involve a sentence with either one or two blanks, which must be filled in with the appropriate words.
Starting with the most common SAT words is an excellent place to start studying for vocabulary. There are many tactics for sentence completion questions.
Knowing a lot of vocabulary will help greatly for sentence completion questions.
However, even if you do know vocabulary well, the logic and structure of the sentence is what determines the correct answer.
There are certain logical patterns to sentences completion questions. Some sentences have the definition or antonym's definition of the word in the sentence.
Other sentences queue a contrast or an unexpected relationship. Questions with double blanks are best approached by picking one blank and trying each answer choice, eliminating the answers that do not fit for that blank.
You then test the remaining answer choices and test them in the second blank. This method is faster because you can focus on one concept at a time, instead of alternating between two.
Sentence Completion is not something that can easily be crammed for, but seeing repeated patterns of question types and structure will allow you to quickly absorb them in a few weeks' time. Math The SAT Math sections are based on logic, algebra, and geometry. Logic is always necessary, algebra is intensely covered, and only the basics of geometry are covered. Area, relationships of lines and angles, and other concepts are tested, but proofs and trigonometry are not necessary.
There are multiple choice format questions, where the answers are provided for you and grid-in format questions, where the answers are completely generated by the student alone. If there are multiple ways of expressing the same answer in grid-in questions, they will all be valid.
You will absolutely want to write in the booklet to solve problems.
Doing so will also make reviewing and checking your answers more quickly as well.
Again, the best method to improving math is to practice solving a lot of problems. Identify the topics you tend to miss and use the focused method of studying that topic exclusively in order to pick up patterns more quickly. Failing to convert the answer or read exactly what the question is asking for are common ways students make careless errors on easy questions.
Simply reading carefully can be worth the equivalent score boost as suddenly learning how to solve the hardest few problems.
This is an area where studying for the SAT can really pay off.
You can use the calculator, but being able to manipulate things on paper or mentally can sometimes lead you to the answer more quickly.
Switching from using the pencil to using the calculator can take time away or break the flow of solving a problem, so you will want to become proficient at knowing the shortcuts and quick input methods for your calculator.
Often times, there are questions that can be solved either in a quicker fashion by identifying a key relationship or going through a more time-consuming calculation.
If you are struggling with math, it can be very topic-dependent.
So it is best to identify the topics, and do many problems of one topic at a time.
Friday, 26 December 2014
A Guide to Effective Internet Research
We are bombarded with lots of information on the internet.
Whatever topic that you will try to research, we are given with a long list of amazing results.
True enough, the internet proves to be a great source of general information but bear in mind that this is also a public forum where anyone can just make a bold assertion regarding a certain topic.
So don't immediately believe on whatever facts that you encountered while doing internet research. You need to check first how truthful and reliable it is. Foremost, you must choose the right keywords relevant to your research topic.
Then select at least three different results that really satisfy your quest for information.
Read all of these before taking the most significant data. But before deciding which data you will choose, you need to consider first some questions that will help in finding the right information that you are looking for.
1.
Who is the author? Most often, articles published on the internet do not bear the author's name. In its byline you might just read the word anonymous or simply a plain pseudonym of the author.
If this is the case, then don't rely heavily on what was written.
Come to think of it, if you are the writer, why will you not publish your name, when in fact you exerted efforts to come up with this article? From that alone, you will sense some sort of insincerity of the writer though that's not the case all the time.
But it really happens.
Definitely this is one thing that you should consider when doing internet research.
2.
Is the author competent and credible enough to provide such data? There are articles too that bear the writer's name. But how can you validate the competence and credibility of the writer? Doing internet research entails knowing the credentials of the writer and a whole lot more. Well you need to verify the writer's educational credits, work experience, or membership to any research institution or university.
In this case, you have confidence towards the information presented by the writer.
3. Where did you find the information? Too many websites are proliferating over the net that will give ideas on the topic you are searching for.
Sometimes the information you gathered create confusion because of the different point of views presented for the same topic.
One good thing to consider in choosing the information resulting from your internet research is the website that ends in.gov.
Websites with this ending are certainly reliable and are good sources of relevant information. Such questions are very vital for your internet research. These will serve as your guide in looking for the best information. As a researcher, it is your responsibility to verify first the authenticity of the information. Looking at the internet and knowing how information is easily accessible, you really ought to be vigilant so that you will not be caught off guard with misleading or distorted facts. If you find something over the net, make sure that you have carefully considered the above-mentioned factors to come up with the right information you needed.
Whatever topic that you will try to research, we are given with a long list of amazing results.
True enough, the internet proves to be a great source of general information but bear in mind that this is also a public forum where anyone can just make a bold assertion regarding a certain topic.
So don't immediately believe on whatever facts that you encountered while doing internet research. You need to check first how truthful and reliable it is. Foremost, you must choose the right keywords relevant to your research topic.
Then select at least three different results that really satisfy your quest for information.
Read all of these before taking the most significant data. But before deciding which data you will choose, you need to consider first some questions that will help in finding the right information that you are looking for.
1.
Who is the author? Most often, articles published on the internet do not bear the author's name. In its byline you might just read the word anonymous or simply a plain pseudonym of the author.
If this is the case, then don't rely heavily on what was written.
Come to think of it, if you are the writer, why will you not publish your name, when in fact you exerted efforts to come up with this article? From that alone, you will sense some sort of insincerity of the writer though that's not the case all the time.
But it really happens.
Definitely this is one thing that you should consider when doing internet research.
2.
Is the author competent and credible enough to provide such data? There are articles too that bear the writer's name. But how can you validate the competence and credibility of the writer? Doing internet research entails knowing the credentials of the writer and a whole lot more. Well you need to verify the writer's educational credits, work experience, or membership to any research institution or university.
In this case, you have confidence towards the information presented by the writer.
3. Where did you find the information? Too many websites are proliferating over the net that will give ideas on the topic you are searching for.
Sometimes the information you gathered create confusion because of the different point of views presented for the same topic.
One good thing to consider in choosing the information resulting from your internet research is the website that ends in.gov.
Websites with this ending are certainly reliable and are good sources of relevant information. Such questions are very vital for your internet research. These will serve as your guide in looking for the best information. As a researcher, it is your responsibility to verify first the authenticity of the information. Looking at the internet and knowing how information is easily accessible, you really ought to be vigilant so that you will not be caught off guard with misleading or distorted facts. If you find something over the net, make sure that you have carefully considered the above-mentioned factors to come up with the right information you needed.
Earn a Bachelors Degree Online - 3 Tips to Get a Better Job
Are you searching for information on how to earn a bachelors degree online and place a better job? Majority of the adults want to have a lucrative career to provide for a prosperous life for their loved ones.
A person who has a degree in his belt will surely get jobs that will give them that comfortable life they desire. However, a great percentage of the population is forced to earn a living immediately after high school.
To get a job that will elevate your standard of living, you will need to earn a degree.
How can you do that when you are working? Simply follow the tips we have for you and for sure you can get that dream of yours.
1.
Unknown to some, when you earn a bachelors degree online, it is equivalent to the ones that you receive when you attend a university without having to set foot in school. 2. It will be easier for you when you are holding a full time job to earn a bachelors degree online because you can attend class in your free time.
You do not have to stop working, relocate or endure the rigors of daily commute just so you can attend your classes.
3. You can get financing for your studies from your employer or even the online school that you will enroll in. Though the amount is smaller for educational loans for online education, still you can avail of this benefit.
There really is just a small difference between when you earn a bachelor degree online or traditionally.
The accreditation you will get is the same so the job opportunities are also the same.
Want to find out more about how to earn a bachelor degree online?
To get a job that will elevate your standard of living, you will need to earn a degree.
How can you do that when you are working? Simply follow the tips we have for you and for sure you can get that dream of yours.
1.
Unknown to some, when you earn a bachelors degree online, it is equivalent to the ones that you receive when you attend a university without having to set foot in school. 2. It will be easier for you when you are holding a full time job to earn a bachelors degree online because you can attend class in your free time.
You do not have to stop working, relocate or endure the rigors of daily commute just so you can attend your classes.
3. You can get financing for your studies from your employer or even the online school that you will enroll in. Though the amount is smaller for educational loans for online education, still you can avail of this benefit.
There really is just a small difference between when you earn a bachelor degree online or traditionally.
The accreditation you will get is the same so the job opportunities are also the same.
Want to find out more about how to earn a bachelor degree online?
Best Online Programs For Allied Health
Today "Allied Health", is one of the busiest buzzwords in health care industry that generally refers to a wide variety of health professions, with the exclusion of doctors and nurses.
In fact, allied health professionals can be considered as an important part of the medical teams which primarily aims to deliver care to patients. It is one of the few domains in health industry that has grown gradually and resulted in the growth in the number of health professions to provide care to patients.
Allied health professions are clinical healthcare professions different from medicine and nursing.
They primarily work in a healthcare team to make the healthcare system function. Looking at the current scenario, in last few years there has been a slight decrease in primary care physicians and cost control in the health care industry, as a result this profession is emerging as a good field to enter.
So, if you are interested in making a career in health care, this might be yet another option that can let you enjoy a great career in medical and health industry.
Today there are many schools that offer online programs that you can choose in allied health care industry.
Here, are few programs or specializations that you can choose. Health Care Administration Online Program- Pursuing an online program in healthcare administration can prepare you for a promising career in the medical field.
It doesn't matter whether you are already working as a health care administrator, or simply want to enter the industry, this program can offer an excellent way to ensure future success.
The program gives you a chance to learn all of the details and significant concepts behind operating a successful health care facility and hold responsibilities that may include payroll management, benefit management, office finance responsibilities and many other roles.
In addition to this, some of the key courses you will study generally include planning, quality control, research, research, communications and operations.
The program actually prepares you to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Health Information Management Online Program - Working with patients in a hospital or a doctor's office usually involves good amount of recording and storing massive amounts of information.
This is one of the most interesting online programs that offer specialization in information record management.
This health care course covers various areas like information systems, data analysis, decision support, and strategic management, along with overviews of important IT and business topics.
Once you complete this program, here is short list of careers you can consider: Hospital Administrator Hospital Records Clerk Hospital Admissions Supervisor Computer Technology Technician Data Systems Expert Mental Health Counseling and Psychology Online Program - As a graduate, once you complete this course or program, you can work in a number of health care settings to study how people's psychological and emotional states influence their physical health.
This is one of the few online programs that have gained immense popularity in past few days.
You can learn about how physical health is affected by variables like attitude, behavior and social conditioning. Once you complete the course, you can make your career as trained professional counselor who can provide counseling to the people either in groups or individually.
In fact, you will be responsible for adopting a holistic approach while helping your patients.
Physician Assistant Online Program - This degree can be very beneficial for you if you are one of those who are looking forward to excel in heath care industry.
The program usually last at least 2 years, though the admission requirements may vary from school to school.
Completing an online physician assistant program may lead you enjoy a good career, as employment is expected to boost much faster.
As a physician assistant you will work under the supervision of a physician. Though, at times you may be the principal care providers in rural or inner city clinics where a physician is available only for one or two days each week.
These are some of the best distance learning online allied health programs that can help you enjoy the right career-path. Today shaping a career in allied health care industry can help you enjoy a better salary and job security.
In fact, allied health professionals can be considered as an important part of the medical teams which primarily aims to deliver care to patients. It is one of the few domains in health industry that has grown gradually and resulted in the growth in the number of health professions to provide care to patients.
Allied health professions are clinical healthcare professions different from medicine and nursing.
They primarily work in a healthcare team to make the healthcare system function. Looking at the current scenario, in last few years there has been a slight decrease in primary care physicians and cost control in the health care industry, as a result this profession is emerging as a good field to enter.
So, if you are interested in making a career in health care, this might be yet another option that can let you enjoy a great career in medical and health industry.
Today there are many schools that offer online programs that you can choose in allied health care industry.
Here, are few programs or specializations that you can choose. Health Care Administration Online Program- Pursuing an online program in healthcare administration can prepare you for a promising career in the medical field.
It doesn't matter whether you are already working as a health care administrator, or simply want to enter the industry, this program can offer an excellent way to ensure future success.
The program gives you a chance to learn all of the details and significant concepts behind operating a successful health care facility and hold responsibilities that may include payroll management, benefit management, office finance responsibilities and many other roles.
In addition to this, some of the key courses you will study generally include planning, quality control, research, research, communications and operations.
The program actually prepares you to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Health Information Management Online Program - Working with patients in a hospital or a doctor's office usually involves good amount of recording and storing massive amounts of information.
This is one of the most interesting online programs that offer specialization in information record management.
This health care course covers various areas like information systems, data analysis, decision support, and strategic management, along with overviews of important IT and business topics.
Once you complete this program, here is short list of careers you can consider: Hospital Administrator Hospital Records Clerk Hospital Admissions Supervisor Computer Technology Technician Data Systems Expert Mental Health Counseling and Psychology Online Program - As a graduate, once you complete this course or program, you can work in a number of health care settings to study how people's psychological and emotional states influence their physical health.
This is one of the few online programs that have gained immense popularity in past few days.
You can learn about how physical health is affected by variables like attitude, behavior and social conditioning. Once you complete the course, you can make your career as trained professional counselor who can provide counseling to the people either in groups or individually.
In fact, you will be responsible for adopting a holistic approach while helping your patients.
Physician Assistant Online Program - This degree can be very beneficial for you if you are one of those who are looking forward to excel in heath care industry.
The program usually last at least 2 years, though the admission requirements may vary from school to school.
Completing an online physician assistant program may lead you enjoy a good career, as employment is expected to boost much faster.
As a physician assistant you will work under the supervision of a physician. Though, at times you may be the principal care providers in rural or inner city clinics where a physician is available only for one or two days each week.
These are some of the best distance learning online allied health programs that can help you enjoy the right career-path. Today shaping a career in allied health care industry can help you enjoy a better salary and job security.
Thursday, 25 December 2014
4 Good Reasons to Earn an Online Degree in Year 2009
Year 2009 will be a tough year for everyone as the world economy is slowing down and many countries are facing recession, which may affects the career future of every working individual. If you have been procrastinating over the past years and you have yet to earn a college degree, it may be a good time to consider one in 2009 and online degree may be your best option.
Here are 4 good reasons to earn an online degree in year 2009. Reason #1: Get A Job When economy is good, you can get a job easily without a degree, but bad economy situation caused by credit crunch recently makes job market tighter in 2009, it may be continue in next few years, only those individuals with the best credentials will generally be the ones who land the job or continue being hired while others are laid off. Reason #2: Do Not Need To Quit Your Current Job Earn your degree online enables to work and study simultaneously. You do not need to quit your existing job just to earn a degree.
What you need to do is managing your time to focus on both job and online study.
Study online eliminates the hassle of traveling to and forth from school while enabling you to get to the study materials and logon to the online classes from anywhere and at the time you are convenient with. Reason #3: Is A Cost & Time Effective Study Option Most online degree programs allows you to study at your own pace which you can plan to complete a degree in the shortest time possible.
As compare to traditional campus-based degree programs, online degree programs are cheaper. Moreover, you save in other expenses such as the cost of traveling to and from the school and most of online study materials are in downloadable format which you can save some money to purchase those printed learning materials.
Reason #4: Invest In Your Future Education will be the best investment you ever make as it is something no one can take away from you and it will definitely help you in some way especially in your career. There are many career related online degree programs are offered by colleges and universities which you can choose one that best fit your interest and your career goal. With higher education, you will increase your qualification for better job position and earn more income than others who do not hold a degree.
Moreover, you will be at an advantage to secure a job in the bad economy situation like what happen now which has no sign to recover in the near future.
Summary Bad economy in year 2009 has made job market tighter, only those with the best credential will survive in economy tsunami. If you have yet to earn a college degree, you may want to consider one this year and online degree might be your best option to keep you staying with your job while earning your credential for your future career investment.
Here are 4 good reasons to earn an online degree in year 2009. Reason #1: Get A Job When economy is good, you can get a job easily without a degree, but bad economy situation caused by credit crunch recently makes job market tighter in 2009, it may be continue in next few years, only those individuals with the best credentials will generally be the ones who land the job or continue being hired while others are laid off. Reason #2: Do Not Need To Quit Your Current Job Earn your degree online enables to work and study simultaneously. You do not need to quit your existing job just to earn a degree.
What you need to do is managing your time to focus on both job and online study.
Study online eliminates the hassle of traveling to and forth from school while enabling you to get to the study materials and logon to the online classes from anywhere and at the time you are convenient with. Reason #3: Is A Cost & Time Effective Study Option Most online degree programs allows you to study at your own pace which you can plan to complete a degree in the shortest time possible.
As compare to traditional campus-based degree programs, online degree programs are cheaper. Moreover, you save in other expenses such as the cost of traveling to and from the school and most of online study materials are in downloadable format which you can save some money to purchase those printed learning materials.
Reason #4: Invest In Your Future Education will be the best investment you ever make as it is something no one can take away from you and it will definitely help you in some way especially in your career. There are many career related online degree programs are offered by colleges and universities which you can choose one that best fit your interest and your career goal. With higher education, you will increase your qualification for better job position and earn more income than others who do not hold a degree.
Moreover, you will be at an advantage to secure a job in the bad economy situation like what happen now which has no sign to recover in the near future.
Summary Bad economy in year 2009 has made job market tighter, only those with the best credential will survive in economy tsunami. If you have yet to earn a college degree, you may want to consider one this year and online degree might be your best option to keep you staying with your job while earning your credential for your future career investment.
Course Distribution Made Easy Through Learning Management System
Learning Management Systems have gained immense popularity among the whole world and a lot of companies have experienced the efficiency of these wonderful learning modules.
Here are some questions the answers to which are proofs for the fact that all companies are using them.
During your period of searching for a job did you come across any company that asked you to answer the questions present in a site? Did you find a logo that read 'learning management system' or something similar to it? And after getting a job did the company you joined provide you some kind of online training courses? The answer would be 'yes' in most of the cases and this proves it that companies use learning systems in one form or the other to serve one purpose or the other.
This is not just to create a good impression about the company.
It has a lot of advantages and that's the reason for its increasing popularity all over the world. This training method is certainly beneficial to companies in many respects.
Training related to any department can be provided easily and effectively using these training modules.
You also have the advantage of training a huge number of people simultaneously without having to strain much on things such as course organization, course content management and grading. Learning management systems also help you save a lot of time, money and energy always. A learning management system gives employees the opportunity to take up the training and whenever and wherever they want based on their convenience. This also helps trainees get to know about their colleagues well and improves the rapport between employees and employers. Helping your employees achieve excellence in their profession and gain important job related skills so that they can increase your company's productivity is the best help you can do to them. And you can make this possible very easily by going the online way, seeking the help of learning management systems.
Here are some questions the answers to which are proofs for the fact that all companies are using them.
During your period of searching for a job did you come across any company that asked you to answer the questions present in a site? Did you find a logo that read 'learning management system' or something similar to it? And after getting a job did the company you joined provide you some kind of online training courses? The answer would be 'yes' in most of the cases and this proves it that companies use learning systems in one form or the other to serve one purpose or the other.
This is not just to create a good impression about the company.
It has a lot of advantages and that's the reason for its increasing popularity all over the world. This training method is certainly beneficial to companies in many respects.
Training related to any department can be provided easily and effectively using these training modules.
You also have the advantage of training a huge number of people simultaneously without having to strain much on things such as course organization, course content management and grading. Learning management systems also help you save a lot of time, money and energy always. A learning management system gives employees the opportunity to take up the training and whenever and wherever they want based on their convenience. This also helps trainees get to know about their colleagues well and improves the rapport between employees and employers. Helping your employees achieve excellence in their profession and gain important job related skills so that they can increase your company's productivity is the best help you can do to them. And you can make this possible very easily by going the online way, seeking the help of learning management systems.
A Kid's Space of Their Own - Kids Tables and Chair Sets!
Everybody needs a space of their own, but right now I would like to talk about a space for small children who are able to call a space entirely their own.
A space where they can live in their own little world in which they may do whatever their desire compels them to do at any given moment.
What do they do in this space? Small children love to paint or draw; there is a picture of mom, another one of dad or of brothers and sisters or even of their favorite Kindergarten teacher.
How proud they are of their creation when they are all displayed on the fridge door.
This space of their own is a very important component in a child's life.
It is a space where they can play, read, imagine and where they can escape into their own world.
Most of all they can be creative! So, let's call this space a creative station. It is important to have a kids table and chair set as these are very important furniture pieces in a child's life. A kids taable and chair set means a friend can be invited to engage with some specially designed arts and crafts for kids and where the imagination takes the upper hand.
Don't forget that there could be some intriguing kids jigsaw puzzles, which could capture their minds.
Small children love to do creative things and with it discover the surroundings of their world. Design your child's room accordingly, by having them in mind.
Most of all consider that your child is much smaller in size than you are, therefore create spaces within the room that the child is able to relate too.
Build a child house more like a tree house in the room where the child can play inside the structure and let their imagination fly.
Hang pictures much lower for the child to be able to see them at their eye-level. Try to bring the room to their level, to their size. Commonly, today small children already have a computer it is therefore imperative that the computer station is set up ergonomically for your child.
Ergonomic set ups are critical to prevent carpal tunnel disorders. Parents should be aware of these possible incurred injuries to their child's hands.
Another important space in a child's life is the floor.
As small kids spend a lot of time on it, make sure you have an easy-to-clean floor installed, hardwood is ideal.
Hardwood is a natural product and if treated with non-toxic materials the child has a wonderful environment.
Laminated hardwood is the next best thing to solid hardwood. As there are so many varieties of laminated flooring, research how the floorboards are treated to avoid toxic applications.
If possible an air purifier is always an advisable room addition.
A child's room is an extension of who they are and it is imperative to provide the amenities for the child to grow in mind and spirit in order to develop the senses to lead a happy life.
A space where they can live in their own little world in which they may do whatever their desire compels them to do at any given moment.
What do they do in this space? Small children love to paint or draw; there is a picture of mom, another one of dad or of brothers and sisters or even of their favorite Kindergarten teacher.
How proud they are of their creation when they are all displayed on the fridge door.
This space of their own is a very important component in a child's life.
It is a space where they can play, read, imagine and where they can escape into their own world.
Most of all they can be creative! So, let's call this space a creative station. It is important to have a kids table and chair set as these are very important furniture pieces in a child's life. A kids taable and chair set means a friend can be invited to engage with some specially designed arts and crafts for kids and where the imagination takes the upper hand.
Don't forget that there could be some intriguing kids jigsaw puzzles, which could capture their minds.
Small children love to do creative things and with it discover the surroundings of their world. Design your child's room accordingly, by having them in mind.
Most of all consider that your child is much smaller in size than you are, therefore create spaces within the room that the child is able to relate too.
Build a child house more like a tree house in the room where the child can play inside the structure and let their imagination fly.
Hang pictures much lower for the child to be able to see them at their eye-level. Try to bring the room to their level, to their size. Commonly, today small children already have a computer it is therefore imperative that the computer station is set up ergonomically for your child.
Ergonomic set ups are critical to prevent carpal tunnel disorders. Parents should be aware of these possible incurred injuries to their child's hands.
Another important space in a child's life is the floor.
As small kids spend a lot of time on it, make sure you have an easy-to-clean floor installed, hardwood is ideal.
Hardwood is a natural product and if treated with non-toxic materials the child has a wonderful environment.
Laminated hardwood is the next best thing to solid hardwood. As there are so many varieties of laminated flooring, research how the floorboards are treated to avoid toxic applications.
If possible an air purifier is always an advisable room addition.
A child's room is an extension of who they are and it is imperative to provide the amenities for the child to grow in mind and spirit in order to develop the senses to lead a happy life.
Creative Toys - A Real Effective Type of Developmental Toy
Looking for a toy that entertains and is good for development as well? The creative toy is special and unlike any other type of toy.
It brings together fun and discovery and incorporates challenging activities of exploration during play. The alternatives for activities with creative kids educational toys are endless.
With motivation and ingenuity the possibilities for learning and playing at the same time are unlimited.
This developmental toy is a multidimensional tool that encourages creative thinking, problem solving, confidence, and much more. This type of toy is generally not an out of the box ready to play product, it involves a project, and most definitely creation and creativity have to be involved.
It is also flexible, can be put together, modified and then back to pieces for the next new adventure. This toy is like a puzzle that allows self expression and spontaneity, multiple options to experiment with forms and functions. The product selection is vast and diverse: blocks toys, gear toys, toy magnets, robots, you name it! A creative toy can be many things, but your children's own motivation, skills and educational needs will determine the better choices for you and your family.
Creative toys bring people together for collaboration and intellectual exchange.
Children can learn so much from each other while creating together with their peers. But they will also learn and enjoy playing with you.
These toys give you the opportunity to share wonderful moments with your kids and participate in activities that will challenge and stimulate your own mind as well as your children's. There are also DIY toys, you and your children can design and build their own creative developmetal toy. For example, you do not need to buy a magnetic building set when you can make one. There is no need for sophisticated materials or tools, you have total freedom of choice for themes and complexity. Have you ever built anything using cardboard, pencils and rubber bands? With imagination and determination you can do anything together.
Allow your children to contribute in these kinds of easy projects for kids, the satisfaction and sense of ownership produced are invaluable, this builds confidence and is priceless.
For young children and older children, toys that are creative will always leave behind more than simple memories, they will leave complete experiences and a toolbox full of skills from very early on.
Make a difference for the kids in your life and their futures, impress them, challenge them, expand their minds, and open a world of opportunities. For this a creative toy is essential.
They will never forget it! Why would you choose anything different?
It brings together fun and discovery and incorporates challenging activities of exploration during play. The alternatives for activities with creative kids educational toys are endless.
With motivation and ingenuity the possibilities for learning and playing at the same time are unlimited.
This developmental toy is a multidimensional tool that encourages creative thinking, problem solving, confidence, and much more. This type of toy is generally not an out of the box ready to play product, it involves a project, and most definitely creation and creativity have to be involved.
It is also flexible, can be put together, modified and then back to pieces for the next new adventure. This toy is like a puzzle that allows self expression and spontaneity, multiple options to experiment with forms and functions. The product selection is vast and diverse: blocks toys, gear toys, toy magnets, robots, you name it! A creative toy can be many things, but your children's own motivation, skills and educational needs will determine the better choices for you and your family.
Creative toys bring people together for collaboration and intellectual exchange.
Children can learn so much from each other while creating together with their peers. But they will also learn and enjoy playing with you.
These toys give you the opportunity to share wonderful moments with your kids and participate in activities that will challenge and stimulate your own mind as well as your children's. There are also DIY toys, you and your children can design and build their own creative developmetal toy. For example, you do not need to buy a magnetic building set when you can make one. There is no need for sophisticated materials or tools, you have total freedom of choice for themes and complexity. Have you ever built anything using cardboard, pencils and rubber bands? With imagination and determination you can do anything together.
Allow your children to contribute in these kinds of easy projects for kids, the satisfaction and sense of ownership produced are invaluable, this builds confidence and is priceless.
For young children and older children, toys that are creative will always leave behind more than simple memories, they will leave complete experiences and a toolbox full of skills from very early on.
Make a difference for the kids in your life and their futures, impress them, challenge them, expand their minds, and open a world of opportunities. For this a creative toy is essential.
They will never forget it! Why would you choose anything different?
Wednesday, 24 December 2014
Online PhD Psychology Degree Programs
With the kind of hectic life we all are leading today, the tension associated with our work seems to be mounting, leading to frustrations and depressions at the end of it. Hence, psychologists and counselors in the field are more in demand today than ever, and it could be in any stage in man's life.
In US alone, the demand for psychologists is expected to increase considerably in the next five years.
It may not be possible for all to get into the university for a regular course, owing to many personal compulsions and other financial constraints, pursuing an online degree may be an answer to many problems. To be a full-time psychologist, you need a graduate degree, either master's or doctorate.
A master's degree will allow you to work in organizational purview and the license will permit you to work in conjunction with a PhD in the field.
If you have a PhD, you can work as an independent consultant anywhere you like.
Their contribution is useful in various researches too.
If you plan to pursue an online course in psychology, make sure the college or the university you have been enrolled to, enjoys a certification from the American Psychological Association (apa).
There are many of opportunities in the mental health profession.
If you are seeking careers where you're compensated for helping people, first advanced training is necessary.
One university to consider is Walden University online. Walden University is a fully accredited online college.
The institutions goal is to offer high quality training to students interested in focused professions that are truly applicable to the world we live in today.
Walden University has stayed true to its goals: serving the higher education needs of professionals who strive for positive social change. The college's programs can help students achieve their goals of personal enrichment and career advancement.
Investigate Walden University Online psychology programs information to see what it offers. A doctoral degree in the subject of psychology allows you to be either self-employed or seek employment in a health care facility.
Almost 40% of the present number of psychologists in America happens to be self-employed.
Professional salaries are usually $42,000 - $58,000. Once enrolled, one may opt to specialize in any of the various disciplines, like clinical counseling, educational, rehabilitation, or sport psychology etc.
Go on the net and choose the college of your choice befitting your affordability and timing. Get info on online doctoral degrees in psychology easily on the web.
Online doctoral degree programs in Psychology are a great investment in your future.
In US alone, the demand for psychologists is expected to increase considerably in the next five years.
It may not be possible for all to get into the university for a regular course, owing to many personal compulsions and other financial constraints, pursuing an online degree may be an answer to many problems. To be a full-time psychologist, you need a graduate degree, either master's or doctorate.
A master's degree will allow you to work in organizational purview and the license will permit you to work in conjunction with a PhD in the field.
If you have a PhD, you can work as an independent consultant anywhere you like.
Their contribution is useful in various researches too.
If you plan to pursue an online course in psychology, make sure the college or the university you have been enrolled to, enjoys a certification from the American Psychological Association (apa).
There are many of opportunities in the mental health profession.
If you are seeking careers where you're compensated for helping people, first advanced training is necessary.
One university to consider is Walden University online. Walden University is a fully accredited online college.
The institutions goal is to offer high quality training to students interested in focused professions that are truly applicable to the world we live in today.
Walden University has stayed true to its goals: serving the higher education needs of professionals who strive for positive social change. The college's programs can help students achieve their goals of personal enrichment and career advancement.
Investigate Walden University Online psychology programs information to see what it offers. A doctoral degree in the subject of psychology allows you to be either self-employed or seek employment in a health care facility.
Almost 40% of the present number of psychologists in America happens to be self-employed.
Professional salaries are usually $42,000 - $58,000. Once enrolled, one may opt to specialize in any of the various disciplines, like clinical counseling, educational, rehabilitation, or sport psychology etc.
Go on the net and choose the college of your choice befitting your affordability and timing. Get info on online doctoral degrees in psychology easily on the web.
Online doctoral degree programs in Psychology are a great investment in your future.
What Is Virtual Server Management?
Virtual sever management is the best process to save costs with hosting servers for business and other purposes as well.
The main process is to set up the virtual servers connected to the main one helping in transferring files and storing data.
It helps in cutting down the infrastructure costs substantially and increasing the revenues of the organization. The process of Server virtualization is continuously making possible to run multiple software and operating systems on hardware resources. They are appealing to many IT managers who are looking to improve their utilization. By the Forrester Research poll, the users are ritualizing about one-quarter of their servers and planning to get closer to 50% virtualized in the coming two years.
Now days all the enterprise IT teams are broadening their virtualization in terms of servers and it is very important to beat the management challenges. Server management is very crucial for every organization in order to get good results and to increase the business.
Managing the virtual machines varies from managing the physical servers and it depends on what is being managed. The main concern about managing virtual servers comes to be consistent and standardized with physical machines.
For this the IT guys should have some predefined parameters for what to be configured like applications or database servers.
But many experts give their views that it is difficult to keep these things accurate as configuration drift is more likely to happen on the virtual spaces like it is same in the case of patching too.
Most of the IT support firms have a very accurate strategies and back-up plans to overcome this.
The entrepreneurs must have a server life-cycle management process by which a virtual as well as a physical server's motive and the status should be monitored.
For the saving of the costs it is very crucial for every business person to do this as it also leads to better utilization of the time and lower down the investments.
The best point is this with virtual server management the capability of the operating system with its hardware is enhanced a lot.
In the olden days we have the standard web server is configured with only one PC per server but with the growth of the technology now we have a main dedicated server associated with many co-existing servers independently.
In the end we can say that it is an excellent process by which every business entity is taking full advantage towards their operational and financial growth as well.
The main process is to set up the virtual servers connected to the main one helping in transferring files and storing data.
It helps in cutting down the infrastructure costs substantially and increasing the revenues of the organization. The process of Server virtualization is continuously making possible to run multiple software and operating systems on hardware resources. They are appealing to many IT managers who are looking to improve their utilization. By the Forrester Research poll, the users are ritualizing about one-quarter of their servers and planning to get closer to 50% virtualized in the coming two years.
Now days all the enterprise IT teams are broadening their virtualization in terms of servers and it is very important to beat the management challenges. Server management is very crucial for every organization in order to get good results and to increase the business.
Managing the virtual machines varies from managing the physical servers and it depends on what is being managed. The main concern about managing virtual servers comes to be consistent and standardized with physical machines.
For this the IT guys should have some predefined parameters for what to be configured like applications or database servers.
But many experts give their views that it is difficult to keep these things accurate as configuration drift is more likely to happen on the virtual spaces like it is same in the case of patching too.
Most of the IT support firms have a very accurate strategies and back-up plans to overcome this.
The entrepreneurs must have a server life-cycle management process by which a virtual as well as a physical server's motive and the status should be monitored.
For the saving of the costs it is very crucial for every business person to do this as it also leads to better utilization of the time and lower down the investments.
The best point is this with virtual server management the capability of the operating system with its hardware is enhanced a lot.
In the olden days we have the standard web server is configured with only one PC per server but with the growth of the technology now we have a main dedicated server associated with many co-existing servers independently.
In the end we can say that it is an excellent process by which every business entity is taking full advantage towards their operational and financial growth as well.
BYOD and the Future of IT
There can be no doubting the changes which are sweeping many workplaces in terms of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) and what these changes mean for IT Departments.
Whilst many employees in all kinds of fields have been happily bringing their own devices to work and accessing corporate systems, IT Departments have been playing catch-up with what this means for security.
Some companies however, have remained blissfully unaware of the significance of BYOD and of how their data may be at risk due to the growth of mobile device usage in recent years. If the safety of a business's data is taken seriously then there is no doubt that their management of BYOD should be up to date and that their IT Department should be fully aware of all employees who are using their own devices for work purposes both in the office and out.
For larger companies this can mean IT Departments need to constantly update and review systems as well as monitoring changes and developments with respect to accessing corporate networks. The ideal situation is a symbiotic relationship between end user and IT Department with both parties taking equal responsibility for updates to systems and changes which could affect security.
The future of IT is secure provided systems and apps keep developing and improving.
..
there will always be a need for staff to have help and advice regarding their devices and security and who better than a technical expert who fully understands all the connotations of BYOD? As the consumerization of IT continues its steady march towards the future, the best IT experts are marching a few paces ahead as they gather information which will arm them in the coming years.
Because things are changing and changing fast.
..
smaller companies are not exempt from concerns regarding BYOD and those which are too small to warrant their own IT Department need to act swiftly and seek advice on how to effectively manage mobile devices - this would typically be as a cloud service so that no on-site servers are required for the purpose. BYOD is changing the face of IT as well as the face of communication in places of employment. Users want the convenience of their own devices both in their place of work and when out and about; they don't want to be restricted regarding the choices which might previously have been imposed on them by IT Departments.
IT professionals need to engage in a serious dialogue with HR Departments in order to establish clear communication with employees regarding the use of applications and programmes via mobile devices both from company premises and whilst mobile.
Clear guidelines need to be put in place for those companies who have not yet begun to take control of mobile access in their workplace.
..
the future of IT is no longer just in the hands of the professionals but equally in the hands of the user. As IT departments learn more about these trends and the MDM solutions available for managing them, BYOD will continue to grow and whilst it presents many challenges, it also offers many opportunities which should be embraced by all concerned.
Whilst many employees in all kinds of fields have been happily bringing their own devices to work and accessing corporate systems, IT Departments have been playing catch-up with what this means for security.
Some companies however, have remained blissfully unaware of the significance of BYOD and of how their data may be at risk due to the growth of mobile device usage in recent years. If the safety of a business's data is taken seriously then there is no doubt that their management of BYOD should be up to date and that their IT Department should be fully aware of all employees who are using their own devices for work purposes both in the office and out.
For larger companies this can mean IT Departments need to constantly update and review systems as well as monitoring changes and developments with respect to accessing corporate networks. The ideal situation is a symbiotic relationship between end user and IT Department with both parties taking equal responsibility for updates to systems and changes which could affect security.
The future of IT is secure provided systems and apps keep developing and improving.
..
there will always be a need for staff to have help and advice regarding their devices and security and who better than a technical expert who fully understands all the connotations of BYOD? As the consumerization of IT continues its steady march towards the future, the best IT experts are marching a few paces ahead as they gather information which will arm them in the coming years.
Because things are changing and changing fast.
..
smaller companies are not exempt from concerns regarding BYOD and those which are too small to warrant their own IT Department need to act swiftly and seek advice on how to effectively manage mobile devices - this would typically be as a cloud service so that no on-site servers are required for the purpose. BYOD is changing the face of IT as well as the face of communication in places of employment. Users want the convenience of their own devices both in their place of work and when out and about; they don't want to be restricted regarding the choices which might previously have been imposed on them by IT Departments.
IT professionals need to engage in a serious dialogue with HR Departments in order to establish clear communication with employees regarding the use of applications and programmes via mobile devices both from company premises and whilst mobile.
Clear guidelines need to be put in place for those companies who have not yet begun to take control of mobile access in their workplace.
..
the future of IT is no longer just in the hands of the professionals but equally in the hands of the user. As IT departments learn more about these trends and the MDM solutions available for managing them, BYOD will continue to grow and whilst it presents many challenges, it also offers many opportunities which should be embraced by all concerned.
Linear Equations in Two Variables
Introduction
Linear equations may have either one or two variables.
An example of a linear equation in one variable is 3x + 2 = 6.
In this equation, the variable is x.
An example of a linear equation in two variables is 3x + 2y = 6.
The two variables are x and y.
Linear equations in one variable will, with rare exceptions, have only one solution.
The solution or solutions can be graphed on a number line.
Linear equations in two variables have infinitely many solutions.
Their solutions must be graphed on the coordinate plane.
Here is how to think about and understand linear equations in two variables.
1.
Memorize the Different Forms of Linear Equations in Two Variables Section Text 1 There are three basic forms of linear equations: standard form, slope-intercept form and point-slope form.
In standard form, equations follow the pattern Ax + By = C.
The two variable terms are together on one side of the equation while the constant term is on the other.
By convention, the constants A and B are integers and not fractions.
The x term is written first and is positive.
Equations in slope-intercept form follow the pattern y = mx + b.
In this form, m represents the slope. The slope tells you how fast the line goes up compared to how fast it goes across. A very steep line has a larger slope than a line that rises more slowly.
If a line slopes upward as it moves from left to right, the slope is positive.
If it slopes downward, the slope is negative.
A horizontal line has a slope of 0 while a vertical line has an undefined slope.
The slope-intercept form is most useful when you want to graph a line and is the form often used in scientific journals.
If you ever take chemistry lab, most of your linear equations will be written in slope-intercept form. Equations in point-slope form follow the pattern y - y1= m(x - x1) Note that in most textbooks, the 1 will be written as a subscript. The point-slope form is the one you will use most often to create equations.
Later, you will usually use algebraic manipulations to transform them into either standard form or slope-intercept form.
2. Find Solutions for Linear Equations in Two Variables by Finding X and Y -- Intercepts Linear equations in two variables can be solved by finding two points that make the equation true.
Those two points will determine a line and all points on that line will be solutions to that equation.
Since a line has infinitely many points, a linear equation in two variables will have infinitely many solutions.
Solve for the x-intercept by replacing y with 0.
In this equation, 3x + 2y = 6 becomes 3x + 2(0) = 6.
3x = 6 Divide both sides by 3: 3x/3 = 6/3 x = 2. The x-intercept is the point (2,0).
Next, solve for the y intercept by replacing x with 0. 3(0) + 2y = 6.
2y = 6 Divide both sides by 2: 2y/2 = 6/2 y = 3.
The y-intercept is the point (0, 3). Notice that the x-intercept has a y-coordinate of 0 and the y-intercept has an x-coordinate of 0.
Graph the two intercepts, the x-intercept (2,0) and the y-intercept (0,3). 2.
Find the Equation of the Line When Given Two Points To find the equation of a line when given two points, begin by finding the slope.
To find the slope, work with two points on the line.
Using the points from the previous example, choose (2,0) and (0,3). Substitute into the slope formula, which is: (y2 -- y1)/(x2 - x1).
Remember that the 1 and 2 are usually written as subscripts.
Using these two points, let x1= 2 and x2 = 0. Similarly, let y1= 0 and y2= 3.
Substituting into the formula gives (3 - 0 )/(0 - 2). This gives - 3/2.
Notice that the slope is negative and the line will move down as it goes from left to right. Once you have determined the slope, substitute the coordinates of either point and the slope - 3/2 into the point slope form. For this example, use the point (2,0).
y - y1 = m(x - x1) = y - 0 = - 3/2 (x - 2) Note that the x1and y1are being replaced with the coordinates of an ordered pair.
The x and y without the subscripts are left as they are and become the two variables of the equation.
Simplify: y - 0 = y and the equation becomes y = - 3/2 (x - 2) Multiply both sides by 2 to clear the fractions: 2y = 2(-3/2) (x - 2) 2y = -3(x - 2) Distribute the - 3.
2y = - 3x + 6.
Add 3x to both sides: 3x + 2y = - 3x + 3x + 6 3x + 2y = 6.
Notice that this is the equation in standard form.
3.
Find the equation of a line when given a slope and y-intercept. Substitute the values of the slope and y-intercept into the form y = mx + b. Suppose you are told that the slope = --4 and the y-intercept = 2.
Any variables without subscripts remain as they are.
Replace m with --4 and b with 2. y = - 4x + 2 The equation can be left in this form or it can be converted to standard form: 4x + y = - 4x + 4x + 2 4x + y = 2 Two-Variable Equations Linear Equations Slope-Intercept Form Point-Slope Form Standard Form
An example of a linear equation in one variable is 3x + 2 = 6.
In this equation, the variable is x.
An example of a linear equation in two variables is 3x + 2y = 6.
The two variables are x and y.
Linear equations in one variable will, with rare exceptions, have only one solution.
The solution or solutions can be graphed on a number line.
Linear equations in two variables have infinitely many solutions.
Their solutions must be graphed on the coordinate plane.
Here is how to think about and understand linear equations in two variables.
1.
Memorize the Different Forms of Linear Equations in Two Variables Section Text 1 There are three basic forms of linear equations: standard form, slope-intercept form and point-slope form.
In standard form, equations follow the pattern Ax + By = C.
The two variable terms are together on one side of the equation while the constant term is on the other.
By convention, the constants A and B are integers and not fractions.
The x term is written first and is positive.
Equations in slope-intercept form follow the pattern y = mx + b.
In this form, m represents the slope. The slope tells you how fast the line goes up compared to how fast it goes across. A very steep line has a larger slope than a line that rises more slowly.
If a line slopes upward as it moves from left to right, the slope is positive.
If it slopes downward, the slope is negative.
A horizontal line has a slope of 0 while a vertical line has an undefined slope.
The slope-intercept form is most useful when you want to graph a line and is the form often used in scientific journals.
If you ever take chemistry lab, most of your linear equations will be written in slope-intercept form. Equations in point-slope form follow the pattern y - y1= m(x - x1) Note that in most textbooks, the 1 will be written as a subscript. The point-slope form is the one you will use most often to create equations.
Later, you will usually use algebraic manipulations to transform them into either standard form or slope-intercept form.
2. Find Solutions for Linear Equations in Two Variables by Finding X and Y -- Intercepts Linear equations in two variables can be solved by finding two points that make the equation true.
Those two points will determine a line and all points on that line will be solutions to that equation.
Since a line has infinitely many points, a linear equation in two variables will have infinitely many solutions.
Solve for the x-intercept by replacing y with 0.
In this equation, 3x + 2y = 6 becomes 3x + 2(0) = 6.
3x = 6 Divide both sides by 3: 3x/3 = 6/3 x = 2. The x-intercept is the point (2,0).
Next, solve for the y intercept by replacing x with 0. 3(0) + 2y = 6.
2y = 6 Divide both sides by 2: 2y/2 = 6/2 y = 3.
The y-intercept is the point (0, 3). Notice that the x-intercept has a y-coordinate of 0 and the y-intercept has an x-coordinate of 0.
Graph the two intercepts, the x-intercept (2,0) and the y-intercept (0,3). 2.
Find the Equation of the Line When Given Two Points To find the equation of a line when given two points, begin by finding the slope.
To find the slope, work with two points on the line.
Using the points from the previous example, choose (2,0) and (0,3). Substitute into the slope formula, which is: (y2 -- y1)/(x2 - x1).
Remember that the 1 and 2 are usually written as subscripts.
Using these two points, let x1= 2 and x2 = 0. Similarly, let y1= 0 and y2= 3.
Substituting into the formula gives (3 - 0 )/(0 - 2). This gives - 3/2.
Notice that the slope is negative and the line will move down as it goes from left to right. Once you have determined the slope, substitute the coordinates of either point and the slope - 3/2 into the point slope form. For this example, use the point (2,0).
y - y1 = m(x - x1) = y - 0 = - 3/2 (x - 2) Note that the x1and y1are being replaced with the coordinates of an ordered pair.
The x and y without the subscripts are left as they are and become the two variables of the equation.
Simplify: y - 0 = y and the equation becomes y = - 3/2 (x - 2) Multiply both sides by 2 to clear the fractions: 2y = 2(-3/2) (x - 2) 2y = -3(x - 2) Distribute the - 3.
2y = - 3x + 6.
Add 3x to both sides: 3x + 2y = - 3x + 3x + 6 3x + 2y = 6.
Notice that this is the equation in standard form.
3.
Find the equation of a line when given a slope and y-intercept. Substitute the values of the slope and y-intercept into the form y = mx + b. Suppose you are told that the slope = --4 and the y-intercept = 2.
Any variables without subscripts remain as they are.
Replace m with --4 and b with 2. y = - 4x + 2 The equation can be left in this form or it can be converted to standard form: 4x + y = - 4x + 4x + 2 4x + y = 2 Two-Variable Equations Linear Equations Slope-Intercept Form Point-Slope Form Standard Form
Tuesday, 23 December 2014
Find Top Distance Education Courses
With advancements in computers and an increase in demand from individuals seeking ways to pursue an education while maintaining other responsibilities, distance learning is fast becoming the way to earn a degree or a certificate through career training.
Distance learning can take many forms.
You can attend a certificate program or work towards a degree.
Attending a college that has the proper accreditation will ensure you that the education that you receive will be just as viable as if you gained your diploma the traditional route. Higher education is no longer being associated with dry boring lectures in a lecture hall packed with students.
Education is turning out to be virtual classrooms, e-books and electronic discussion boards.
Distance learning is attending school on your terms.
Yes, there are deadlines. Yes, you have set material to study, but essentially the rest is up to you.
You, the student, choose when and where to study and complete assignments. As long as you have a computer and access to the Internet, you can attend classes and discussions.
You can submit your assignments at midnight in your bathrobe, or at 6AM enjoying your morning coffee.
It is your time to arrange as you want to be able to study. Distance learning has also made higher education available to everyone without prejudice.
Many people have fallen in love with the Internet because of the amenities that it affords. When doing anything only you are judged by your words. The same thing applies in distance learning.
Your race, sex, age, nationality or religious preference is not brought into your education at all.
You can remain just a name and an opinion.
You are not judge by how you look or the accent you carry. Opportunities open up for those that take the option of distance learning.
For example those living in a small town may not have more than a community college.
If they desire to earn a bachelor degree in Computer Information System, their only option is to travel to another town to attend classes.
If they have a job and children this may be the end of that dream. Distance education hands them an opportunity to earn that bachelors degree.
They do not have to move or rearrange their children's lives.
Those who are looking for jobs can continue their search for a job while strengthening their skills.
They can earn a degree, or even take a distance learning course in subjects such as QuickBooks or Microsoft Office. These skills will help them secure an office job. They could take a program to learn to be a pharmacy tech or a medical administrative assistant. All of these skills will help them secure a job.
Distance learning is opening doors for people every day.
People are learning new skills from accredited schools.
They are earning associates, bachelor and master's degrees from their kitchen tables in their spare moments.
This is all possible with dedication and a desire for higher education.
Distance learning is making it all possible.
Distance learning can take many forms.
You can attend a certificate program or work towards a degree.
Attending a college that has the proper accreditation will ensure you that the education that you receive will be just as viable as if you gained your diploma the traditional route. Higher education is no longer being associated with dry boring lectures in a lecture hall packed with students.
Education is turning out to be virtual classrooms, e-books and electronic discussion boards.
Distance learning is attending school on your terms.
Yes, there are deadlines. Yes, you have set material to study, but essentially the rest is up to you.
You, the student, choose when and where to study and complete assignments. As long as you have a computer and access to the Internet, you can attend classes and discussions.
You can submit your assignments at midnight in your bathrobe, or at 6AM enjoying your morning coffee.
It is your time to arrange as you want to be able to study. Distance learning has also made higher education available to everyone without prejudice.
Many people have fallen in love with the Internet because of the amenities that it affords. When doing anything only you are judged by your words. The same thing applies in distance learning.
Your race, sex, age, nationality or religious preference is not brought into your education at all.
You can remain just a name and an opinion.
You are not judge by how you look or the accent you carry. Opportunities open up for those that take the option of distance learning.
For example those living in a small town may not have more than a community college.
If they desire to earn a bachelor degree in Computer Information System, their only option is to travel to another town to attend classes.
If they have a job and children this may be the end of that dream. Distance education hands them an opportunity to earn that bachelors degree.
They do not have to move or rearrange their children's lives.
Those who are looking for jobs can continue their search for a job while strengthening their skills.
They can earn a degree, or even take a distance learning course in subjects such as QuickBooks or Microsoft Office. These skills will help them secure an office job. They could take a program to learn to be a pharmacy tech or a medical administrative assistant. All of these skills will help them secure a job.
Distance learning is opening doors for people every day.
People are learning new skills from accredited schools.
They are earning associates, bachelor and master's degrees from their kitchen tables in their spare moments.
This is all possible with dedication and a desire for higher education.
Distance learning is making it all possible.
Online Degree in Accounting - Why You Cannot Be Out of Place With This Program
Accounting is one of the top level professions in the world today so much that there are lots of people willing to give up their job just to go back to school and upgrade their career profiles in this field.
If you are one of these individuals, you don't have to bother quitting your job.
With the help of the Internet, you can earn an online degree in accounting with great ease.
The world as it is today requires accountants to keep funds and financial handlers on their toes.
Without which it will be impossible to move our society forward, let alone help sustain the progress we have achieved so far.
This explains why the demand for professional accountants has increased over the years.
This is the more reason why lots of people are opting to study accounting and financial studies in the universities.
The good news is that the Internet has made it easier for all including those that are currently practicing the profession and seeking advanced training in accounting and those who simply want to go in for the first time. The reality is that online degree in accounting is a good option that helps anyone when it comes to earning a degree without sweat. If you ask most students, who attended normal colleges before now; they are sure to say that this option is the most convenient way of becoming a professional within a short period.
Once, you decide to enroll for a degree in accounting you would discover that there are several colleges willing to give you admission.
This proves that the days when internet based qualifications were belittled are no more.
Depending on the course or grade you are eying, you would find openings for bachelor, masters, and doctorate degrees in accounting.
In the long rune you would sooner or latter discover that programs that have to do with finance and accounting are the most common online.
This means if you decide to earn a degree in accounting now, you will not be out of place wherever you find yourself.
So why not give it a shot and earn a degree in accounting this way you can better your lot in life.
However, it is crucial you pick your online college carefully to avoid disappointments most unwary students experience during or after the program.
If you are one of these individuals, you don't have to bother quitting your job.
With the help of the Internet, you can earn an online degree in accounting with great ease.
The world as it is today requires accountants to keep funds and financial handlers on their toes.
Without which it will be impossible to move our society forward, let alone help sustain the progress we have achieved so far.
This explains why the demand for professional accountants has increased over the years.
This is the more reason why lots of people are opting to study accounting and financial studies in the universities.
The good news is that the Internet has made it easier for all including those that are currently practicing the profession and seeking advanced training in accounting and those who simply want to go in for the first time. The reality is that online degree in accounting is a good option that helps anyone when it comes to earning a degree without sweat. If you ask most students, who attended normal colleges before now; they are sure to say that this option is the most convenient way of becoming a professional within a short period.
Once, you decide to enroll for a degree in accounting you would discover that there are several colleges willing to give you admission.
This proves that the days when internet based qualifications were belittled are no more.
Depending on the course or grade you are eying, you would find openings for bachelor, masters, and doctorate degrees in accounting.
In the long rune you would sooner or latter discover that programs that have to do with finance and accounting are the most common online.
This means if you decide to earn a degree in accounting now, you will not be out of place wherever you find yourself.
So why not give it a shot and earn a degree in accounting this way you can better your lot in life.
However, it is crucial you pick your online college carefully to avoid disappointments most unwary students experience during or after the program.
The History Of Pinball Machines
Pinball machines have a complex history. The roots of the modern-day pinball machines that you use in your local café come from games such as croquet and billiards, which constitute of guiding a ball to a precise location by hitting them with an instrument. However, the real spiritual ancestor to modern pinball machines was the game of Bagatelle. Developed in France during the 18th century, the game consisted of getting balls into the holes on one side of the board using a stick or a cue.
The surface of the board was inclined, and obstacles were set in front of the holes to provide a more challenging experience.
Many of these features have been adapted and can be seen in modern pinball machines.
In the 19th century an inventor named Redgrave took the design of the Bagatelle game and improved on it.
One of his additions, still visible today, is the plunger: a device which launched the ball up an inclined field. However, once the ball was released from the plunger the user could not interact with the ball further, as flippers for the pinball machine had not yet been developed. This lead to individuals gambling on the outcome the ball would face.
As a result, pinball machines were banned in many parts of the United States, including in New York City from 1940 up to 1976. The ban on the machines was ended in a famous case where Roger Sharpe claimed that the balls could be controlled by skill (with the addition of flippers) and were not solely based on luck.
On a pinball machine present in the courtroom, he announced where he was going to hit the ball and proceeded to do so successfully.
The 1930s saw much innovation in terms of the design of pinball machines. The machines now included limited electronic functions such as basic sounds and the ability to propel the ball without the user's force. Several new features were introduced at this time as well, such as the tilt mechanism and free games. These new features were groundbreaking for those days and sparked a renewed interest in pinball machines. The "Humpty-Dumpty" pinball machine was the first pinball machine to include flippers.
This meant that users could now play a ball for a greater period of time and introduced the whole aspect of skill and controlling the ball while playing pinball. However, with video games being developed in the 1980s, they were quickly set aside in arcades to make way for the innovation provided by the video game sector.
Many companies which had made their fortunes on manufacturing pinball machines were forced to close.
It was only in the 1990s that pinball machines made a comeback, bringing exciting innovations to the machines such as a complex displays and sound systems. Yet the turn of the millennium was a turn for the worse for pinball machines, and the sales reported by many manufactures were falling dramatically. Most manufactures were once again forced to close.
Today, Stem Pinball is the only remaining manufacturer in the industry.
We will have to wait and see whether they are able to bring innovation to an industry which has had so many ups and downs.
The surface of the board was inclined, and obstacles were set in front of the holes to provide a more challenging experience.
Many of these features have been adapted and can be seen in modern pinball machines.
In the 19th century an inventor named Redgrave took the design of the Bagatelle game and improved on it.
One of his additions, still visible today, is the plunger: a device which launched the ball up an inclined field. However, once the ball was released from the plunger the user could not interact with the ball further, as flippers for the pinball machine had not yet been developed. This lead to individuals gambling on the outcome the ball would face.
As a result, pinball machines were banned in many parts of the United States, including in New York City from 1940 up to 1976. The ban on the machines was ended in a famous case where Roger Sharpe claimed that the balls could be controlled by skill (with the addition of flippers) and were not solely based on luck.
On a pinball machine present in the courtroom, he announced where he was going to hit the ball and proceeded to do so successfully.
The 1930s saw much innovation in terms of the design of pinball machines. The machines now included limited electronic functions such as basic sounds and the ability to propel the ball without the user's force. Several new features were introduced at this time as well, such as the tilt mechanism and free games. These new features were groundbreaking for those days and sparked a renewed interest in pinball machines. The "Humpty-Dumpty" pinball machine was the first pinball machine to include flippers.
This meant that users could now play a ball for a greater period of time and introduced the whole aspect of skill and controlling the ball while playing pinball. However, with video games being developed in the 1980s, they were quickly set aside in arcades to make way for the innovation provided by the video game sector.
Many companies which had made their fortunes on manufacturing pinball machines were forced to close.
It was only in the 1990s that pinball machines made a comeback, bringing exciting innovations to the machines such as a complex displays and sound systems. Yet the turn of the millennium was a turn for the worse for pinball machines, and the sales reported by many manufactures were falling dramatically. Most manufactures were once again forced to close.
Today, Stem Pinball is the only remaining manufacturer in the industry.
We will have to wait and see whether they are able to bring innovation to an industry which has had so many ups and downs.
3 Ways To Review Your Surveillance Footage
If you have a surveillance system in your home or business, then chances are you're going to want to review your recorded footage.
There are multiple ways in which you can review your footage depending on your application.
We will go over 3 main ways to accomplish this, so you have a better understanding of how one or multiple ways could work for you.
On Location Monitoring The first way to review recorded footage is the most common and practical as it requires a viewing station right at the location of your DVR.
Most DVRs come with multiple output connections, including HDMI, BNC, DVI, and VGA. Using one of these connections you can have a surveillance monitor present right at your DVR to quickly activate and browse recorded files.
The advantage to doing it this way is that if you have a problem with your DVR and need to quickly troubleshoot it, you can do so right at the source without having to run between your viewing equipment and DVR. This is especially beneficial for problems involving the hardware.
Multiple Unit/Extended Viewing Let's say that having a monitoring solution on location isn't possible, and you need to extend a connection to another part of your facility or home.
Let's also say that a network solution is not feasible. In a scenario such as this you can use a video line extender that can turn a normal VGA, HDMI, DVI, or other video connection into a much longer connection by routing it through a UTP cable.
This method of connection can extend a connection possibility over a 100 meters or more and provide a way for you to monitor your DVR from a far away location. Additionally by applying this method and by using a video splitter you can even have your video feed sent to multiple locations for viewing in different areas of your facility.
This lends itself to quick access and reviewing times if you are in a large building.
The disadvantage to this type of setup is that it only lends itself to viewing and monitoring your camera system, and it does not allow for quick troubleshooting or playback of old footage.
One trick however to get around this disadvantage is to install a wireless mouse system (with a repeater if necessary); that way you can control the DVR as if you were at its location. This can be a bit tricky however depending on how far away you are.
Now before we move on to the final method of reviewing your surveillance footage it should be noted that both on location monitoring and multiple unit/extended viewing are non network options; where as remote viewing relies on you having a stable internet and network connection.
Remote Monitoring & Control Remote monitoring is rapidly becoming the preferred way of monitoring and controlling a DVR.
As most DVRs are now equipped with network options it has become common place for homes and businesses alike to network their DVR and configure it to be accessible over the internal network and through an external IP.
This allows an individual to both monitor and control their DVR from computers around the world as long as they have the proper access name and password.
Additionally this is making extended and multiple viewing solutions a lot more convenient because instead of running cables to multiple monitoring stations; you can quickly access the DVR through on location computers as long as their networked or have an internet connection. Another advantage to remote monitoring is that it is now expanded to allow remote viewing on smart phones.
By installing and utilizing free APPS on your Smartphone, an individual can now access their DVR from all over the world without the need for a computer, as long as they have cell phone service they can review and even control their DVR.
By using any of the 3 methods we've talked about you also have the ability to live monitor your system and watch events unfold as there being recorded.
This can be useful for larger businesses that may need an actual security booth with multiple feeds being monitored at once.
Additionally with a little bit of ingenuity, you can use all 3 of these viewing methods simultaneously.
There are multiple ways in which you can review your footage depending on your application.
We will go over 3 main ways to accomplish this, so you have a better understanding of how one or multiple ways could work for you.
On Location Monitoring The first way to review recorded footage is the most common and practical as it requires a viewing station right at the location of your DVR.
Most DVRs come with multiple output connections, including HDMI, BNC, DVI, and VGA. Using one of these connections you can have a surveillance monitor present right at your DVR to quickly activate and browse recorded files.
The advantage to doing it this way is that if you have a problem with your DVR and need to quickly troubleshoot it, you can do so right at the source without having to run between your viewing equipment and DVR. This is especially beneficial for problems involving the hardware.
Multiple Unit/Extended Viewing Let's say that having a monitoring solution on location isn't possible, and you need to extend a connection to another part of your facility or home.
Let's also say that a network solution is not feasible. In a scenario such as this you can use a video line extender that can turn a normal VGA, HDMI, DVI, or other video connection into a much longer connection by routing it through a UTP cable.
This method of connection can extend a connection possibility over a 100 meters or more and provide a way for you to monitor your DVR from a far away location. Additionally by applying this method and by using a video splitter you can even have your video feed sent to multiple locations for viewing in different areas of your facility.
This lends itself to quick access and reviewing times if you are in a large building.
The disadvantage to this type of setup is that it only lends itself to viewing and monitoring your camera system, and it does not allow for quick troubleshooting or playback of old footage.
One trick however to get around this disadvantage is to install a wireless mouse system (with a repeater if necessary); that way you can control the DVR as if you were at its location. This can be a bit tricky however depending on how far away you are.
Now before we move on to the final method of reviewing your surveillance footage it should be noted that both on location monitoring and multiple unit/extended viewing are non network options; where as remote viewing relies on you having a stable internet and network connection.
Remote Monitoring & Control Remote monitoring is rapidly becoming the preferred way of monitoring and controlling a DVR.
As most DVRs are now equipped with network options it has become common place for homes and businesses alike to network their DVR and configure it to be accessible over the internal network and through an external IP.
This allows an individual to both monitor and control their DVR from computers around the world as long as they have the proper access name and password.
Additionally this is making extended and multiple viewing solutions a lot more convenient because instead of running cables to multiple monitoring stations; you can quickly access the DVR through on location computers as long as their networked or have an internet connection. Another advantage to remote monitoring is that it is now expanded to allow remote viewing on smart phones.
By installing and utilizing free APPS on your Smartphone, an individual can now access their DVR from all over the world without the need for a computer, as long as they have cell phone service they can review and even control their DVR.
By using any of the 3 methods we've talked about you also have the ability to live monitor your system and watch events unfold as there being recorded.
This can be useful for larger businesses that may need an actual security booth with multiple feeds being monitored at once.
Additionally with a little bit of ingenuity, you can use all 3 of these viewing methods simultaneously.
PBS Kids Games - Give Your Child a Good Educational Start
Every parent worries about whether or not their child is ready to meet the challenges of that first year in school.
PBS kids games can eliminate that worry or at least minimize it by using a series of fun and educational games to get your child ready for school while still having fun.
PBS kids games is an online site that has over 50 educational games to help your child get ready for the educational challenges that lay ahead and to even practice basic math and reading skills once they are in school.
The PBS site has online games that teach basic reading and math readiness such as letter sounds and counting.
It also has word recognition games, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division practice for older kids and even games that let children explore science and nature.
While some of these games are free the majority can only be played by registering with PBS Kids games.
The fee is $80.00 per year but the site does offer a free trial period so you can determine whether or not the site is actually helpful to your child. Most parents should find the site easy to navigate and a great way for young children to practice counting and letter and word recognition. For children in school the ability to practice reading and math concepts will help a struggling child perfect these skills at a much more economical fee than a tutor would cost. Just What Do You Get For Your Registration Fee? The bottom line for most parents is knowing what they will get for their registration fee. The answer is quite a lot actually. Not only does your child get access to all 50 educational games, but also, there are also many arcade type games that you and your child can play together.
You also get a series of PBS television episodes for kids that will further allow them to learn about a variety of topics, there are down loadable coloring pages as well. To round everything off and make this site more useful for parents, PBS kids games have developed a way to follow their children's progress so that you can see which areas your child may need further development in and which areas they excel in so that you can help direct them in their learning.
Best of all because these activities are done on the computer, there will be less stress between you and your child and your child gets instant feedback so they know what they did wrong and can learn to correct it.
PBS kids games are not meant to replace parental involvement in your child's education.
It is simply a means to give parents one more tool to help their child learn and be more successful in school.
If you are worried about your child being ready for school or if you have a young elementary child who is struggling with some of the basic skills, PBS kids games may be worth trying out for both you and your child.
PBS kids games can eliminate that worry or at least minimize it by using a series of fun and educational games to get your child ready for school while still having fun.
PBS kids games is an online site that has over 50 educational games to help your child get ready for the educational challenges that lay ahead and to even practice basic math and reading skills once they are in school.
The PBS site has online games that teach basic reading and math readiness such as letter sounds and counting.
It also has word recognition games, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division practice for older kids and even games that let children explore science and nature.
While some of these games are free the majority can only be played by registering with PBS Kids games.
The fee is $80.00 per year but the site does offer a free trial period so you can determine whether or not the site is actually helpful to your child. Most parents should find the site easy to navigate and a great way for young children to practice counting and letter and word recognition. For children in school the ability to practice reading and math concepts will help a struggling child perfect these skills at a much more economical fee than a tutor would cost. Just What Do You Get For Your Registration Fee? The bottom line for most parents is knowing what they will get for their registration fee. The answer is quite a lot actually. Not only does your child get access to all 50 educational games, but also, there are also many arcade type games that you and your child can play together.
You also get a series of PBS television episodes for kids that will further allow them to learn about a variety of topics, there are down loadable coloring pages as well. To round everything off and make this site more useful for parents, PBS kids games have developed a way to follow their children's progress so that you can see which areas your child may need further development in and which areas they excel in so that you can help direct them in their learning.
Best of all because these activities are done on the computer, there will be less stress between you and your child and your child gets instant feedback so they know what they did wrong and can learn to correct it.
PBS kids games are not meant to replace parental involvement in your child's education.
It is simply a means to give parents one more tool to help their child learn and be more successful in school.
If you are worried about your child being ready for school or if you have a young elementary child who is struggling with some of the basic skills, PBS kids games may be worth trying out for both you and your child.
Monday, 22 December 2014
Raising 'G' Rated Kids in an 'R' Rated World
"Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve..
.But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.
" Joshua 24:15 (NIV) Recently, I was on the coast teaching at a women's conference on the subject of raising G rated kids in an R rated world. The topic is an eye catcher and not something that is easily attained in our modern culture. Parents are longing for ways to tame the tide of influence on their young.
Being a mom myself to three bustling, growing boys, I have heard the argument many times from those who say to my husband Matt and I, "Kids have to experience 'the real world' sooner or later. Sheltering them from what's out there is just setting them up for failure. When they get out in the 'real world' they simply won't know what to do." To that I simply say, "Hogwash!" How wise would it be for me to ask my six year old to drive my car around the block, just to get used to the feel and handle of it? For certainly, someday he will be driving; and sheltering him from the real world experience now, will only inhibit and harm him in his future driving experiences.
What parent wouldn't think I was completely off my rocker if I did that?? I would be fined and possibly jailed for my neglect (and rightfully so!) Why then, do we think that it's OK for our kids to experience other scenarios before they are mature and old enough to handle them? Inappropriate movies, TV, video games, books/magazines, music and computer sites have a HUGE impact on our children and their hearts, from which all actions and attitudes derive.
I speak with parents all the time who are frustrated over the impact these have on their children. The world says it's no big deal. But God has something very different to say. In Deuteronomy 6:5-9 it says, "Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.
These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children.
Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads.
Write them on the door frames of your houses and on your gates.
" Verse 12 goes on to say, ".
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Be careful that you do not forget the LORD.
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.
" (Emphasis mine) Beloved, it's time for us to get serious about where and with what our kids are spending the majority of their time.
IT WILL AND DOES HAVE AN INFLUENCE, for good or for bad!! When I was a little girl, we would decorate and hide Easter eggs; yes the real kind, not plastic.
In the extreme Oklahoma weather, sometimes we were unable to hide our eggs outside.
We would take turns hiding the eggs around the house and finding them. But invariably, we would come up short in our efforts in locating all of them.
We would rack our brains trying to figure out where we had put them, but there was always a stray egg we couldn't account for. Days later the familiar pungent smell would begin to linger throughout our home. Room by room we would search to see where the smell was most present.
Usually we would find the rotting egg in some dark corner, a closet or behind an appliance in the kitchen. It was very difficult getting rid of the disgusting smell, but slowly the fumes would dissipate and our home would be back to normal.
Our hearts are like that.
What we view, listen to and invest in will permeate our thoughts, attitudes and actions. Our children are no different.
Philippians 4:8 says, "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if ANYTHING is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things.
(Emphasis mine) God desires that EVERY corner of our hearts and minds belong to Him. Children are especially vulnerable to the lies of our culture.
Lies such as, showing more is better and wearing clothes with designs or words that bring attention to private body areas makes them cool and more desirable. What parent wants anyone looking at their child's butt or cleavage? But know this: when our girls wear shorts or pants that have words on the bottom, people will look. When our girls make every attempt to show that they are developing into young women, wearing their tops just as low as they possibly can, people will be looking.
As far as our boys go, what is the attraction of wearing jeans and shorts half way down their legs?? If they desire to show their undies that badly, maybe they could simply not wear pants or shorts.
Do they honestly think they look cool? What an incredible, painfully silly and embarrassing lie! What we wear can be a direct reflection of our hearts.
Proverbs 4:23 states, "Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life." Sadly, the incredible growth of child pornography goes hand in hand with our children's dress and what is perceived as acceptable.
Dear ones, God loves us so very much and He truly knows what is best for us and our children.
Even though we may not understand everything about Him, WE CAN FULLY TRUST HIM!! You can raise G rated kids in an R rated world. Without a doubt, it takes more time and effort to do so, but the rewards are phenomenal.
Galatians 6:7 says, "Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked.
A man reaps what he sows.
" What an incredible promise! Our efforts in raising our kids according to Gods design do not come back void.
You will be blessed and so will they.
Take heart and take the time. When they're grown and gone you won't regret it!
.But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.
" Joshua 24:15 (NIV) Recently, I was on the coast teaching at a women's conference on the subject of raising G rated kids in an R rated world. The topic is an eye catcher and not something that is easily attained in our modern culture. Parents are longing for ways to tame the tide of influence on their young.
Being a mom myself to three bustling, growing boys, I have heard the argument many times from those who say to my husband Matt and I, "Kids have to experience 'the real world' sooner or later. Sheltering them from what's out there is just setting them up for failure. When they get out in the 'real world' they simply won't know what to do." To that I simply say, "Hogwash!" How wise would it be for me to ask my six year old to drive my car around the block, just to get used to the feel and handle of it? For certainly, someday he will be driving; and sheltering him from the real world experience now, will only inhibit and harm him in his future driving experiences.
What parent wouldn't think I was completely off my rocker if I did that?? I would be fined and possibly jailed for my neglect (and rightfully so!) Why then, do we think that it's OK for our kids to experience other scenarios before they are mature and old enough to handle them? Inappropriate movies, TV, video games, books/magazines, music and computer sites have a HUGE impact on our children and their hearts, from which all actions and attitudes derive.
I speak with parents all the time who are frustrated over the impact these have on their children. The world says it's no big deal. But God has something very different to say. In Deuteronomy 6:5-9 it says, "Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.
These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children.
Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads.
Write them on the door frames of your houses and on your gates.
" Verse 12 goes on to say, ".
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Be careful that you do not forget the LORD.
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" (Emphasis mine) Beloved, it's time for us to get serious about where and with what our kids are spending the majority of their time.
IT WILL AND DOES HAVE AN INFLUENCE, for good or for bad!! When I was a little girl, we would decorate and hide Easter eggs; yes the real kind, not plastic.
In the extreme Oklahoma weather, sometimes we were unable to hide our eggs outside.
We would take turns hiding the eggs around the house and finding them. But invariably, we would come up short in our efforts in locating all of them.
We would rack our brains trying to figure out where we had put them, but there was always a stray egg we couldn't account for. Days later the familiar pungent smell would begin to linger throughout our home. Room by room we would search to see where the smell was most present.
Usually we would find the rotting egg in some dark corner, a closet or behind an appliance in the kitchen. It was very difficult getting rid of the disgusting smell, but slowly the fumes would dissipate and our home would be back to normal.
Our hearts are like that.
What we view, listen to and invest in will permeate our thoughts, attitudes and actions. Our children are no different.
Philippians 4:8 says, "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if ANYTHING is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things.
(Emphasis mine) God desires that EVERY corner of our hearts and minds belong to Him. Children are especially vulnerable to the lies of our culture.
Lies such as, showing more is better and wearing clothes with designs or words that bring attention to private body areas makes them cool and more desirable. What parent wants anyone looking at their child's butt or cleavage? But know this: when our girls wear shorts or pants that have words on the bottom, people will look. When our girls make every attempt to show that they are developing into young women, wearing their tops just as low as they possibly can, people will be looking.
As far as our boys go, what is the attraction of wearing jeans and shorts half way down their legs?? If they desire to show their undies that badly, maybe they could simply not wear pants or shorts.
Do they honestly think they look cool? What an incredible, painfully silly and embarrassing lie! What we wear can be a direct reflection of our hearts.
Proverbs 4:23 states, "Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life." Sadly, the incredible growth of child pornography goes hand in hand with our children's dress and what is perceived as acceptable.
Dear ones, God loves us so very much and He truly knows what is best for us and our children.
Even though we may not understand everything about Him, WE CAN FULLY TRUST HIM!! You can raise G rated kids in an R rated world. Without a doubt, it takes more time and effort to do so, but the rewards are phenomenal.
Galatians 6:7 says, "Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked.
A man reaps what he sows.
" What an incredible promise! Our efforts in raising our kids according to Gods design do not come back void.
You will be blessed and so will they.
Take heart and take the time. When they're grown and gone you won't regret it!
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