Thursday, July 31, 2008
15.Online education - A stepping stone to professional success
Today, more 2.5 million college students are taking courses online, and earning their college degrees or accredited certificates without ever setting foot in a classroom. At this point in time, we have a good opportunity to survey the distance learning scene, and take stock. There are several ways to go about this.
We could look back, at the strides that have been made-the almost 40 states that have developed online schools for high school students, or the strong role distance learning has played in letting working adults earn online college degrees without giving up their job.
Or we could look forward: a point of view which gives cause for a great deal of hope about the dire state of education. Having seen distance-learning students perform well online and graduate successfully, traditional universities have begun tailoring their degree programs for the online environment. These schools are now designing curriculums specifically for online use, and the online student experience is set to continue positive, pragmatic growth.
Or, we could look through a more personal lens, and see the specific opportunity that online learning affords the individual person. Might online learning have something to offer you?
Quite naturally, the answer to that question depends-on several different things. What can be said, however-and said with confidence-is that the equation has changed, for everyone. Historically, if you were a professional adult who wanted to pursue further education, you'd be compelled to attend classes at a college nearby, during the evenings or weekends. Or you'd have to sacrifice a good deal of your life for a couple of years, at least, while you earned your degree.
No longer. As already mentioned, today there is a multitude of respected colleges and universities offering state-of-the-art classes and degree programs online. The individual's main question, then, is whether the degree or certificate you want is available online, and in a format that appeals to you.
You may want to learn new skills, and get the greater earning power that comes with a certified level of expertise. Or, you may want to grow your expertise in something you already love. Whatever the specifics of your story may be, it's easier than ever to match up your goals with prospective online colleges, get enrolled, and put online learning to your advantage.
Some of the most popular offerings from online universities include online MBA programs, online teaching degrees, and online PhD programs, amongst hundreds of other specializations.
We could look back, at the strides that have been made-the almost 40 states that have developed online schools for high school students, or the strong role distance learning has played in letting working adults earn online college degrees without giving up their job.
Or we could look forward: a point of view which gives cause for a great deal of hope about the dire state of education. Having seen distance-learning students perform well online and graduate successfully, traditional universities have begun tailoring their degree programs for the online environment. These schools are now designing curriculums specifically for online use, and the online student experience is set to continue positive, pragmatic growth.
Or, we could look through a more personal lens, and see the specific opportunity that online learning affords the individual person. Might online learning have something to offer you?
Quite naturally, the answer to that question depends-on several different things. What can be said, however-and said with confidence-is that the equation has changed, for everyone. Historically, if you were a professional adult who wanted to pursue further education, you'd be compelled to attend classes at a college nearby, during the evenings or weekends. Or you'd have to sacrifice a good deal of your life for a couple of years, at least, while you earned your degree.
No longer. As already mentioned, today there is a multitude of respected colleges and universities offering state-of-the-art classes and degree programs online. The individual's main question, then, is whether the degree or certificate you want is available online, and in a format that appeals to you.
You may want to learn new skills, and get the greater earning power that comes with a certified level of expertise. Or, you may want to grow your expertise in something you already love. Whatever the specifics of your story may be, it's easier than ever to match up your goals with prospective online colleges, get enrolled, and put online learning to your advantage.
Some of the most popular offerings from online universities include online MBA programs, online teaching degrees, and online PhD programs, amongst hundreds of other specializations.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
13. ASTHMA ATTACKS & ALLERGIES, a Dangerous Links
Asthma is a disease of the respiratory system. The bronchial tubes, which carry air to the lungs, get inflamed, and the simple fact of catch a breath becomes torture. The pollen and some natural substances that travel in the air can give us an allergic reaction. That allergic reaction can be the trigger for an asthma attack. New medical studies prove the link between allergies and asthma attacks, and doctors recommend that the people who suffer from asthma get tested for allergies.
Get the allergens that can trigger the asthma attacks under control improves the lungs health. The symptoms of the allergies are well known: watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing. In a patient with asthma, coughing will be a symptom that will alert them of the possibility of an asthma attack. That would be the moment to go seek for medical attention. We can do some things to prevent or minimize asthma attacks. Always under medical supervision, there are medicines and procedures that can help. Generally, people diagnosed with asthma, is treated with daily doses of corticosteroids. Some "puffs" with a spray in the morning and at night will prevent the inflammation of the bronchial tubes. In more critical season, as spring, may be necessary to increase the dose of the corticosteroids, and it is important to keep in mind that this medication does not treat asthma attacks, but helps prevent them.
Another important way to prevent asthma attacks is to keep an asthma diary and monitor the lung function. We can do that using a peak expiratory flow, a little machine that measures our lung capacity. We inhale and exhale on it and it gives us a result. We write it down in a graphic that would make the asthma diary. This is very important, because helps the doctor to know about how our lungs "behave" in different moments of the year, and can identify the triggers that cause our asthma attacks.
Once we tested for allergies, we should be persistent and use our medication. If we play sports, it is important that we know if the activity is a trigger for our asthma attacks, maybe some allergies medication will avoid having to stop practicing. In the house, we should extreme the precautions, cleaning and dusting all the time, to prevent allergens that can affect us. Vacuum is a very effective way to eliminate dust mites, animal dander, indoor mold or even pollen, all of them known causes for allergies. Wash bed covers, sheets and pillow cases often, and avoid an excess of fabric around the house. Carpets have to been extremely clean, because they can store a lot of allergens. Remember that secondhand
smoking can be a dangerous asthma trigger. The most important information about asthma is to know the ways to prevent it, and the necessity of being persistent on the medication. Always follow the doctor's instructions.
Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader and not with the site or the writer.The service is provided as general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor.
Friday, July 25, 2008
11. Completely Useless Facts!
1. The word "queue" is the only word in the English language that is still pronounced the same way when the last four letters are removed.
2. Beetles taste like apples, wasps like pine nuts, and worms like fried bacon.
3. Of all the words in the English language, the word 'set' has the most definitions!
4. What is called a "French kiss" in the English speaking world is known as an "English kiss" in France.
5. "Almost" is the longest word in the English language with all the letters in alphabetical order.
6. "Rhythm" is the longest English word without a vowel.
7. In 1386, a pig in France was executed by public hanging for the murder of a child.
8. There is a place called Rome on every continent.
9. Your heart beats over 100,000 times a day!
10. Horatio Nelson, one of England's most illustrious admirals was, throughout his life, never able to find a cure for his sea-sickness.
11. The skeleton of Jeremy Bentham is present at all important meetings of the University of London
12. Your ribs move about 5 million times a year, every time you breathe!
13. One quarter of the bones in your body, are in your feet!
14. The first known transfusion of blood was performed as early as 1667, when Jean-Baptiste transfused two pints of blood from a sheep to a young man.
15. Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin!
16. The present population of 6.6 billion plus people of the world is predicted to become 11 billion by 2080.
17. Adolf Hitler was a vegetarian, and had only ONE testicle.
18. Months that begin on a Sunday will always have a "Friday the 13th."
19. On average a hedgehog's heart beats 300 times a minute.
20. More people are killed each year from bees than from snakes.
21. The placement of a donkey's eyes in its head enables it to see all four feet at all times!
22. The six official languages of the United Nations are: English, French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish.
23. You're born with 300 bones, but by the time you become an adult, you only have 206.
24. The worlds oldest piece of chewing gum is 9000 years old!
25. The longest recorded flight of a chicken is 13 seconds.
26. Slugs have 4 noses.
27. A man named Charles Osborne had the hiccups for 69 years!
28. The average person laughs 10 times a day!
29. An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Saturday, July 19, 2008
9. Seven Principles of an Eagle
Principle 1
Eagles fly alone at high altitude and not with sparrows or with other small birds. No other bird can go to the height of the eagle. They stay away from sparrows and ravens. Eagles fly with eagles.
Principle 2
Eagles have strong vision. They have the ability to focus on something up to five kilometers away. When an eagle sites his prey, he narrows his focus on it and sets out to get it. No matter what the obstacle, the eagle will not move his focus from the prey until he grabs it.Have a vision and remain focused no matter what the obstacle and you will succeed.
Principle 3
Eagles do not eat dead things. They feed only on fresh prey. Vultures eat dead animals, but eagles will not.
Be careful with what you feed your eyes and ears with, especially in movies and on TV. Steer clear of outdated and old information. Always do your research well.
Principle 4
Eagles love the storm. When clouds gather, the eagles get excited. The eagle uses the storm's winds to lift it higher. Once it finds the wing of the storm, the eagle uses the raging storm to lift him above the clouds. This gives the eagle an opportunity to glide and rest its wings. In the meantime all the other birds hide in the leaves and branches of the trees.We can use the storms of life to rise to greater heights. Achievers relish challenges and use them profitably
Principle 5
The Eagle tests before it trusts. When a female eagle meets a male and they want to mate, she flies down to earth with the male pursuing her and she picks a twig. She flies back into the air with the male pursuing her. Once she has reached a height high enough for her, she lets the twig fall to the ground and watches it as it falls. The male chases after the twig. The faster it falls, the faster he chases it. He has to catch it before it falls to the ground. He then brings it back to the female eagle.
The female eagle grabs the twig and flies to a higher altitude and then drops the twig for the male to chase. This goes on for hours, with the height increasing until the female eagle is assured that the male eagle has mastered the art of catching the twig which shows commitment. Then and only then, will she allow him to mate with her. Whether in private life or in business, one should test commitment of people intended for partnership.
Principle 6
When ready to lay eggs, the female and male eagle identify a place very high on a cliff where no predators can reach. The male flies to earth and picks thorns and lays them on the crevice of the cliff, then flies to earth again to collect twigs which he lays in the intended nest. He flies back to earth and picks thorns laying them on top of the twigs. He flies back to earth and picks soft grass to cover the thorns. When this first layering is complete the male eagle runs back to earth and picks more thorns, lays them on the nest; runs back to get grass to lay it on top of the thorns, then plucks his feathers to complete the nest. The thorns on the outside of the nest protect it from possible intruders. Both male and female eagles participate in raising the eagle family. She lays the eggs and protects them; he builds the nest and hunts. During the time of training the young ones to fly, the mother eagle throws the eaglets out of the nest. Because they are scared, they jump into the nest again. Next, she throws them out and then takes off the soft layers of the nest, leaving the thorns bare.
When the scared eaglets again jump into the nest, they are pricked by thorns. Shrieking and bleeding they jump out again this time wondering why the mother and father who love them so much are torturing them. Next, mother eagle pushes them off the cliff into the air. As they shriek in fear, father eagle flies out and catches them up on his back before they fall and brings them back to the cliff. This goes on for sometime until they start flapping their wings. They get excited at this newfound knowledge that they can fly.The preparation of the nest teaches us to prepare for changes; the preparation for the family teaches us that active participation of both partners leads to success; being pricked by the thorns tells us that sometimes being too comfortable where we are may result into our not experiencing life, not progressing and not learning at all. The thorns of life come to teach us that we need to grow, get out of the nest and live on.We may not know it but the seemingly comfortable and safe haven may have thorns.The people who love us do not let us languish in sloth but push us hard to grow and prosper. Even in their seemingly bad actions they have good intentions for us.
Principle 7
When an Eagle grows old; his feathers become weak and cannot take him as fast as he should. When he feels weak and about to die, he retires to a place far away in the rocks. While there, he plucks out every feather on his body until he is completely bare. He stays in this hiding place until he has grown new feathers, then he can come out.
We occasionally need to shed off old habits & items that burden us without adding to our lives.
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Friday, July 18, 2008
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Saturday, July 5, 2008
2. How to Make Money Speaking
Imagine if you could make good money talking about something you love. Well, it is definitely possible! Almost any subject can be a good foundation for building a speaking business. And, you can do it even if you have little or no capital or experience.
The following tips should put you on the right path!
Starting Small - You can start public speaking as a part time thing at the start and later as you gain recognition, lots of big offers and opportunities will crop up automatically!
Choosing Subject - Choose a subject to speak about. Whatever area of expertise you have, it’s likely that there are people who would like to hear you speak. Make sure that, whatever subject you choose, you know enough to sustain an intelligent, useful presentation and to answer any questions your audience might have. You’ll also want to choose a subject you love – neither you nor your audience will enjoy your speech on photography if you hate snapping pictures.
Create your Marketing Plan - There are many different options as far as earning money as a speaker is concerned. You can directly market yourself to organizations that might hire you. You could approach companies that have employees that could benefit from your knowledge. These days many companies are looking for motivational speakers on various topics like improving employee morals and even talks on improving their employees public speaking skills! There is always a great demand for good speakers.
Hold your own seminars - While this can be done on a national basis, the easiest place to start is locally. You either rent use of a facility to hold the seminar or perhaps partner with an entity with a facility and then promote the event. You can use traditional advertising methods like newspapers and radio or if you have a target audience that is identifiable, you may want to use direct mail. Have you ever been to a seminar on something like wealth building that was promoted in the newspaper? These are always been packed with hundreds of people.
Use a bureau -Additionally, there are speakers’ bureaus that work as an agency who can procure speaking engagements for you. While many of these bureaus specialize in celebrity speakers, there are others that book speakers for less prominent events where a speaker only needs to be well qualified to do the presentation. A search on a major Internet search engine with a key term like “speaker’s bureau” is a good place to start.
If you have an existing product/service that you would like to promote, then effective public speaking can also help you attract a lot more client -
Showcases your Knowledge - Speaking is effective because it showcases your knowledge before groups of people who eagerly show up to hear it. Your prospects may tune out advertising, but they’ll pay attention to your talk because it presents your knowledge in polished form to people who think it will help them.
Visibility - Speaking gives you tremendous visibility and credibility that increases over time. Whenever you are in the front of a room, you get noticed. People will remember who you are and what your business does. The more people see you speak and see your business name, the more successful people think you are.
Marketing Reach - Speaking is a marketing strategy you can immediately embrace to get in front of potential customers. Speaking puts you within handshaking distance of your best prospects, many times helping you close sales before you leave the room. Speaking can help you reach dozens, and sometimes hundreds of your best prospects every time. Speakers report that speaking regularly continuously fills their prospect pipelines, ensuring a steady stream of new clients and customers.
The following tips should put you on the right path!
Starting Small - You can start public speaking as a part time thing at the start and later as you gain recognition, lots of big offers and opportunities will crop up automatically!
Choosing Subject - Choose a subject to speak about. Whatever area of expertise you have, it’s likely that there are people who would like to hear you speak. Make sure that, whatever subject you choose, you know enough to sustain an intelligent, useful presentation and to answer any questions your audience might have. You’ll also want to choose a subject you love – neither you nor your audience will enjoy your speech on photography if you hate snapping pictures.
Create your Marketing Plan - There are many different options as far as earning money as a speaker is concerned. You can directly market yourself to organizations that might hire you. You could approach companies that have employees that could benefit from your knowledge. These days many companies are looking for motivational speakers on various topics like improving employee morals and even talks on improving their employees public speaking skills! There is always a great demand for good speakers.
Hold your own seminars - While this can be done on a national basis, the easiest place to start is locally. You either rent use of a facility to hold the seminar or perhaps partner with an entity with a facility and then promote the event. You can use traditional advertising methods like newspapers and radio or if you have a target audience that is identifiable, you may want to use direct mail. Have you ever been to a seminar on something like wealth building that was promoted in the newspaper? These are always been packed with hundreds of people.
Use a bureau -Additionally, there are speakers’ bureaus that work as an agency who can procure speaking engagements for you. While many of these bureaus specialize in celebrity speakers, there are others that book speakers for less prominent events where a speaker only needs to be well qualified to do the presentation. A search on a major Internet search engine with a key term like “speaker’s bureau” is a good place to start.
If you have an existing product/service that you would like to promote, then effective public speaking can also help you attract a lot more client -
Showcases your Knowledge - Speaking is effective because it showcases your knowledge before groups of people who eagerly show up to hear it. Your prospects may tune out advertising, but they’ll pay attention to your talk because it presents your knowledge in polished form to people who think it will help them.
Visibility - Speaking gives you tremendous visibility and credibility that increases over time. Whenever you are in the front of a room, you get noticed. People will remember who you are and what your business does. The more people see you speak and see your business name, the more successful people think you are.
Marketing Reach - Speaking is a marketing strategy you can immediately embrace to get in front of potential customers. Speaking puts you within handshaking distance of your best prospects, many times helping you close sales before you leave the room. Speaking can help you reach dozens, and sometimes hundreds of your best prospects every time. Speakers report that speaking regularly continuously fills their prospect pipelines, ensuring a steady stream of new clients and customers.
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