Little League Dad
Posted on December 24, 2008
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I love baseball and I introduced my son to it when he was five years old. At first he didn’t seem too interested in it, so I backed off, but after he started watching it on TV when he was seven, he really caught the bug. That made me happy. It wasn’t long after that he started playing Little League.
My family has athletic genes. We seem to have a talent for ball sports like tennis, golf, and baseball. Peter has better coordination than most kids his age and I think he’d really enjoy going to a Florida baseball camp nearby. My wife and I are discussing it. There’s a training school that puts on regular camps and clinics for baseball and softball players in all age groups. The school has a great setup with wonderful facilities, equipment, and supplies. I think Peter could really benefit from the training they offer.
This place also offers a baseball franchise opportunity which I want to look into. I’ve always wanted to get more serious about coaching and teaching baseball myself, and the idea of making it into a business really interests me. What better way to do that than start a baseball school franchise?
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Trying a Pilot Program at Our College
Posted on December 18, 2008
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After teaching across the country for the past quarter century, I finally found myself at the college that I am teaching at today. Originally, I had not liked the atmosphere of the college, but eventually it grew on me. I figure that I will be teaching here until I retire, and I am happy to call the school home.
What I like the most about our college is that we are not afraid to try new pilot programs. Though there have been some abysmal failures in the past, there have been some resounding successes too. Needless to say, it has been a lot of fun trying out new things, and this year is no different.
You see, our college has elected to participate in a program with the mandate of teaching students how to save on the cost of college. It may seem like the goal would be contradictory to what we are looking for in our students, but we feel that affording education shouldn’t have to be a luxury, but rather an option to everyone.
We will see how the program topic of how to save money on college goes over with the students - so far the response has been very good.
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My Aunt Florence Nightingale
Posted on November 22, 2008
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My aunt was a nurse for many years before she retired. Through her working years she raised four kids and saved numerous stray cats and dogs. My aunt firmly believes that b-complex vitamins can cure just about anything. When her mother had a mild stroke she nursed her back to health with proper nutrition and strictly following her medicine schedule.
My aunt had two daughters and two sons, both the daughters went into the health care industry. One attends the Arizona school of health sciences programs, and another is in an advanced occupational therapy program. Health care jobs are always in demand. Before my aunt retired her husband’s job moved him all over the country and she always found work. Both her daughter’s are married with kids, so it helps that the programs offer online classes.
My aunt is still pretty active for a retiree, she’s thinking about taking some classes in the human movement program and doing some volunteer work within the local hospitals. Whenever I think of my aunt I always picture her serving in her community. I have always admired her servant heart and tried to follow that example. She’s a modern day Florence Nightingale for our family.
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Education Doesn’t Mean Enlightened
Posted on October 24, 2008
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You’d think that education would enlighten people and reduce things like sex discrimination in the workplace, but that’s just not the case. Many educated women in professional careers still earn considerably less than their male counterparts, or find themselves locked out of opportunities because they’re not part of the “good ol’ boys’ club.”
For instance, my sister decided to learn to play golf to help her in the business world. As a professional business banker and credit analyst, she knows that many deals are negotiated on the green — and if you don’t know how to play golf, you just miss out on those deals. Since most of her coworkers are men, and most golfers are men, it’s just another example of a “good ol’ boys’ club.”
So my sister went out, enrolled in a golf school, and got some private golf instruction – not because she was interested in any golf jobs, but because she wanted to improve her chances of succeeding at her current job. The fact that she felt she had to do this at all makes her coworkers seem like a bunch of backward hicks, yucking it up on the golf course:
Of course, banks are notorious for the glass ceiling, which prevents women from being promoted into upper management and other prestigious, high-paying positions. I’m sure I’m not the only feminist in the world who finds this offensive, but my sister is practical: In order to succeed at her job, she needs to be able to play by the rules. These rules just happen to be golf rules.
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Culinary Cooking Schools: What To Look For
Posted on October 17, 2008
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As a culinary professional, I know that there are some great opportunities out there for those interested in this field of work. Culinary cooking schools are a variety of great opportunities for you, but you do have to find the schools that will provide you with the type of education that is right for you. For example, if you plan to be a bakery professional, be sure to choose culinary arts degrees focusing more on that area than on other ones.
There is a point where you also have to consider the school’s location, costs and the time it will take for you to get through it. This is generally a time in your life where you want to dedicate yourself to your studies, which means that you will likely need to spend a few minutes considering living away from home, unless some of the best schools are located nearby. It is going to be helpful to you and to your culinary arts education to actually dedicate time and hard work to this field. Therefore, living away from home can often be the best opportunity for some individuals. When it comes down to it, some schools are just a better match for some students. When you find your match, you can count on the school to provide you with just the level of expertise you need.
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