Employee Newsletter
If you have a larger business, you may want to consider putting out an employee newsletter at least once a week. This can contain almost anything you want, and you can even ask your employees to contribute if you want to do so. You can make it all about business, or you can add some personal touches as well. This might be a great way to keep your company feeling like one big family instead of a bunch of people who may know very little about each other.
One great thing about an employee newsletter is that you can minimize how many memos you have to send out. If something in no urgent, you can save it for the employee newsletter. These can go out via email, and most companies prefer to do it this way. You can send it out to any branch offices you may have, and you can also send it rather fast to any employees who may be traveling for business reasons. It is also a great way for those on vacation or leave to keep up with what is going on.
You may want to have one employee in charge of the employee newsletter, and you can decide what you want it to be, and then put the information in their hands each week to get it done. You may also want to ask department heads to forward things to you that they might want to have included in the employee newsletter so that everyone has a spot to put important information that might affect the entire company and how things are done. Things like schedules for computer repairs or upgrades can be included so no one is caught unaware.
You may also want to add some personal touches to your employee newsletter. Things like birthdays, anniversaries, births, and other special moments can be listed. This gives employees a chance to get to know one another as people and not just coworkers. Sometimes this helps tremendously with inter office politics and helps everyone see each other as real people rather than just a name on an email. You can do what is best for your company, of course, but the reasons for having an employee newsletter already outnumber the reasons not to. Just make sure you keep an eye on it so it does not turn into something other than what you envisioned in the first place.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Internet Fraud
Everyone has heard of the Nigerian Internet scam where someone posing as a high member of a foreign government tries to defraud naïve people over the e-mail. Few people, however, realize the extent of Internet fraud. It goes far beyond the scam e-mails that you see in your inbox every day, far beyond the Internet viruses that you are warned about in the news. Basically, fraud on the Internet is a multibillion dollar business. Back in the day, Internet hacking used to be something done by young men as a way to prove their online abilities. They would hack into a system just to show off to their friends. Although sometimes they would crash systems doing this, in general they did very little damage. It was just a game for them, and although it was a game that governments and businesses hated, it didn't do very much damage to them.
Today, Internet fraud can take many different forms. Nowadays, most people are smart enough not to get scammed over the e-mail, but nonetheless the same people get ripped off over eBay all the time. There are Internet dating scams, online auction scams, spoofing, phishing – you name it and someone has probably already ripped someone off with it. Sometimes, an Internet scam means that you lose a few thousand dollars. Usually, you can recover from something like this and get back on your feet. Sometimes, however, Internet fraud is much worse than this. People have their identity stolen over the Internet every day.
One of my friends had his identity stolen. He didn't have any kind of identity protection, and he wasn't using a secure, encrypted system. Basically, he did everything wrong in the way most of us do everything wrong. Like most people, he didn't worry about it until it was too late. Because of that, he had thousands of dollars of property charged in his name. It ruined his credit and nearly bankrupted him.
Although he eventually recovered from Internet fraud,his experience should be a lesson to all of us. He was not even able to successfully sue the people who scammed them. They had excellent lawyers working for them, and were able to cover their tracks too well. Basically, he had to eat some of the losses and go on with his life. If he had taken a few simple steps for some Internet fraud prevention, however, things would have been much different. It would've been a lot easier for him.
Today, Internet fraud can take many different forms. Nowadays, most people are smart enough not to get scammed over the e-mail, but nonetheless the same people get ripped off over eBay all the time. There are Internet dating scams, online auction scams, spoofing, phishing – you name it and someone has probably already ripped someone off with it. Sometimes, an Internet scam means that you lose a few thousand dollars. Usually, you can recover from something like this and get back on your feet. Sometimes, however, Internet fraud is much worse than this. People have their identity stolen over the Internet every day.
One of my friends had his identity stolen. He didn't have any kind of identity protection, and he wasn't using a secure, encrypted system. Basically, he did everything wrong in the way most of us do everything wrong. Like most people, he didn't worry about it until it was too late. Because of that, he had thousands of dollars of property charged in his name. It ruined his credit and nearly bankrupted him.
Although he eventually recovered from Internet fraud,his experience should be a lesson to all of us. He was not even able to successfully sue the people who scammed them. They had excellent lawyers working for them, and were able to cover their tracks too well. Basically, he had to eat some of the losses and go on with his life. If he had taken a few simple steps for some Internet fraud prevention, however, things would have been much different. It would've been a lot easier for him.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Review On The Fortean Times Magazine
Following extensive study he had published several books on similar phenomena. Fortean Times still goes strong to this day and includes numerous articles, accounts, and Fortean Times breaking news items. It is believed that Fort was one of the first individuals to attribute strange lights to something extra terrestrial.
Fortean Times Breaking News
The magazine itself has come some way since its early beginnings, as you would expect in over thirty years of publication. Although, while the paper may be more glossy the content retains much of its original efforts to inform us of strange happenings. The Fortean Times breaking news section contains an eclectic mix of possible explanations for news stories that have appeared in the mainstream press to reports you are unlikely to read elsewhere or see on your television. Strange deaths are published and causes often theorised and any potential sightings or portents also find their way into this veteran magazine.
Fortean Times Feature Articles
Feature articles tend to take a deeper look into one or more organizations or beliefs. Previous features have included full reports on cryptozoology sightings, possible cult rituals and groups around the world, and explanations for the previously unexplained. Profiles of particularly important people in history are also covered extremely well within the pages of the Fortean Times magazine, although only if they have a link to anything unusual.
News And Reviews
The reviews section contains reviews of related materials from the print and visual world but not all are related to odd occurrences. There are books penned by cult members, films chronicling mass murders and the consideration of whether the murderers believed they were guided by another force, and there are reports of George Bush and his dealings with big businesses. Whatever your preferences they will be met here. Fortean Times is also home to superbly animated cartoons that chronicle events and often have a jibe at some of the more mainstream ideas regarding the issues that FT covers.Send Your Work
The Fortean Times magazine is actively looking for content all the time and, as such, if you have a theory, a story, or anything that fits into the paranormal, strange, or odd category then buy the magazine and contact the editor. The whole point of Fortean Times when it was released was to document and store all the information of these events from around the world. This is your chance.
Fortean Times Review
Fortean Times covers every aspect of the abnormal, the odd, the blatantly bizarre, and the paranormal. It can feel oddly like a step into a science fiction world at times, but the content is all the better for that sense of involvement and immersion. If this is your kind of thing then Fortean Times is your kind of magazine.
Fortean Times Breaking News
The magazine itself has come some way since its early beginnings, as you would expect in over thirty years of publication. Although, while the paper may be more glossy the content retains much of its original efforts to inform us of strange happenings. The Fortean Times breaking news section contains an eclectic mix of possible explanations for news stories that have appeared in the mainstream press to reports you are unlikely to read elsewhere or see on your television. Strange deaths are published and causes often theorised and any potential sightings or portents also find their way into this veteran magazine.
Fortean Times Feature Articles
Feature articles tend to take a deeper look into one or more organizations or beliefs. Previous features have included full reports on cryptozoology sightings, possible cult rituals and groups around the world, and explanations for the previously unexplained. Profiles of particularly important people in history are also covered extremely well within the pages of the Fortean Times magazine, although only if they have a link to anything unusual.
News And Reviews
The reviews section contains reviews of related materials from the print and visual world but not all are related to odd occurrences. There are books penned by cult members, films chronicling mass murders and the consideration of whether the murderers believed they were guided by another force, and there are reports of George Bush and his dealings with big businesses. Whatever your preferences they will be met here. Fortean Times is also home to superbly animated cartoons that chronicle events and often have a jibe at some of the more mainstream ideas regarding the issues that FT covers.Send Your Work
The Fortean Times magazine is actively looking for content all the time and, as such, if you have a theory, a story, or anything that fits into the paranormal, strange, or odd category then buy the magazine and contact the editor. The whole point of Fortean Times when it was released was to document and store all the information of these events from around the world. This is your chance.
Fortean Times Review
Fortean Times covers every aspect of the abnormal, the odd, the blatantly bizarre, and the paranormal. It can feel oddly like a step into a science fiction world at times, but the content is all the better for that sense of involvement and immersion. If this is your kind of thing then Fortean Times is your kind of magazine.
News And Reviews On Digital Radio
The HD100 is a 2.2-pound compact receiver with built-in speakers. It has a play-through auxiliary input, a headphone jack and an alarm clock. AC power is required. The radio has an internal AM antenna and a pull-out FM antenna. Both can be replaced with external antennas. Because digital signals are limited to 1 percent of the power of a station's analog transmission, HD receivers often need external antennas for clear sound on far-off signals.
A display screen shows station call letters, song and artist details and depending on the station; brief updates on traffic, weather, news and sports. With its low weight, telescoping antenna and ability to play music from devices like iPods, this radio might have a place on the beach; as long as there is a cord long enough to reach it.
With features like crystal-clear sound, no hissing sound, no distortions, many channels and unlike satellite radio they are free to use, your radio becomes a cheap digital radio. Again all of the features are FREE of charge. There's no contract and no subscription fees, all you need is a new radio. The HD digital radio receiver will undoubtedly become the next generation radio. No wonder several people are making rave reviews about digital radios. Below are just a sample of such:
PUBRADIO, Ken Mills - August 2007: The Radiosophy HD100 is worth it - a good value for the price. It is an excellent "starter set" for a digital versions. Overall, I recommend it.
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Ben Fong-Torres - July 2007: The reception and sound are better and clearer than what you get from the fancier Receiver. With its digital AM and FM signals, may sound better than conventional types, and stations may offer additional programming through sub- or side channels. But the make-or-break factor is the bottom line: What's it going to cost? Up till now, the special tuners have been priced from $200 to $300 and more. The reception, you can imagine, has not been good.
Now Radiosophy has released a new model for $99.95. The model is the HD100, and it couldn't look more different from, say, the Boston Acoustics Recepter ($249 before rebates). The Recepter is sleek, silver and compact, with a second speaker for stereo. Radiosophy's model looks like a black boom box. You'd swear you could just pick it up and take it outside but, alas, you can't. It requires AC power.
MSNBC, Gary Krakow - June 2007: The big news here is a product from a company named Radiosophy. Overall, this radio does exactly what it's supposed to. It receives both analog and digital AM and FM radio stations and sounds pretty darned good doing so. I especially like the HD-only station scan feature, something its competitors lack. Of the three I've tested, the HD100 does the best job at grabbing digital signals with the provided FM antenna (a retractable metal whip).
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Glenn Fleishman - May 2007: A digital Radio that costs less than half its cheapest rival. The cost of receiving digital AM and FM signals will drop next week as Radiosophy releases its HD100 receiver for less than $60 with a rebate. This pulls in high definition radio signals, a digital format that is broadcast alongside standard radio by more than 1,200 stations in this country. The next least expensive digital receiver is $160 with a rebate; most start at $300.
MONITORING TIMES, Ken Reitz - April 2007: The HD100 could be the radio that will bring many buyers who have been put off by those higher prices into the world of digital reception.
Now you can get an enjoyable listening pleasure from your radio. Have a digital receiver and enjoy it's crystal-clear sound. And they are now very affordable. Yes, they are cheap and unlike satellite radio, they are free to use. That's right; you don't need to sign any contract and or pay any subscription fees, all you need is the radio!
A display screen shows station call letters, song and artist details and depending on the station; brief updates on traffic, weather, news and sports. With its low weight, telescoping antenna and ability to play music from devices like iPods, this radio might have a place on the beach; as long as there is a cord long enough to reach it.
With features like crystal-clear sound, no hissing sound, no distortions, many channels and unlike satellite radio they are free to use, your radio becomes a cheap digital radio. Again all of the features are FREE of charge. There's no contract and no subscription fees, all you need is a new radio. The HD digital radio receiver will undoubtedly become the next generation radio. No wonder several people are making rave reviews about digital radios. Below are just a sample of such:
PUBRADIO, Ken Mills - August 2007: The Radiosophy HD100 is worth it - a good value for the price. It is an excellent "starter set" for a digital versions. Overall, I recommend it.
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Ben Fong-Torres - July 2007: The reception and sound are better and clearer than what you get from the fancier Receiver. With its digital AM and FM signals, may sound better than conventional types, and stations may offer additional programming through sub- or side channels. But the make-or-break factor is the bottom line: What's it going to cost? Up till now, the special tuners have been priced from $200 to $300 and more. The reception, you can imagine, has not been good.
Now Radiosophy has released a new model for $99.95. The model is the HD100, and it couldn't look more different from, say, the Boston Acoustics Recepter ($249 before rebates). The Recepter is sleek, silver and compact, with a second speaker for stereo. Radiosophy's model looks like a black boom box. You'd swear you could just pick it up and take it outside but, alas, you can't. It requires AC power.
MSNBC, Gary Krakow - June 2007: The big news here is a product from a company named Radiosophy. Overall, this radio does exactly what it's supposed to. It receives both analog and digital AM and FM radio stations and sounds pretty darned good doing so. I especially like the HD-only station scan feature, something its competitors lack. Of the three I've tested, the HD100 does the best job at grabbing digital signals with the provided FM antenna (a retractable metal whip).
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Glenn Fleishman - May 2007: A digital Radio that costs less than half its cheapest rival. The cost of receiving digital AM and FM signals will drop next week as Radiosophy releases its HD100 receiver for less than $60 with a rebate. This pulls in high definition radio signals, a digital format that is broadcast alongside standard radio by more than 1,200 stations in this country. The next least expensive digital receiver is $160 with a rebate; most start at $300.
MONITORING TIMES, Ken Reitz - April 2007: The HD100 could be the radio that will bring many buyers who have been put off by those higher prices into the world of digital reception.
Now you can get an enjoyable listening pleasure from your radio. Have a digital receiver and enjoy it's crystal-clear sound. And they are now very affordable. Yes, they are cheap and unlike satellite radio, they are free to use. That's right; you don't need to sign any contract and or pay any subscription fees, all you need is the radio!
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Fortean Times Breaking News
Following extensive study he had published several books on similar phenomena. Fortean Times still goes strong to this day and includes numerous articles, accounts, and Fortean Times breaking news items. It is believed that Fort was one of the first individuals to attribute strange lights to something extra terrestrial.
Fortean Times Breaking News
The magazine itself has come some way since its early beginnings, as you would expect in over thirty years of publication. Although, while the paper may be more glossy the content retains much of its original efforts to inform us of strange happenings. The Fortean Times breaking news section contains an eclectic mix of possible explanations for news stories that have appeared in the mainstream press to reports you are unlikely to read elsewhere or see on your television. Strange deaths are published and causes often theorised and any potential sightings or portents also find their way into this veteran magazine.
Fortean Times Feature Articles
Feature articles tend to take a deeper look into one or more organizations or beliefs. Previous features have included full reports on cryptozoology sightings, possible cult rituals and groups around the world, and explanations for the previously unexplained. Profiles of particularly important people in history are also covered extremely well within the pages of the Fortean Times magazine, although only if they have a link to anything unusual.
News And Reviews
The reviews section contains reviews of related materials from the print and visual world but not all are related to odd occurrences. There are books penned by cult members, films chronicling mass murders and the consideration of whether the murderers believed they were guided by another force, and there are reports of George Bush and his dealings with big businesses. Whatever your preferences they will be met here. Fortean Times is also home to superbly animated cartoons that chronicle events and often have a jibe at some of the more mainstream ideas regarding the issues that FT covers.Send Your Work
The Fortean Times magazine is actively looking for content all the time and, as such, if you have a theory, a story, or anything that fits into the paranormal, strange, or odd category then buy the magazine and contact the editor. The whole point of Fortean Times when it was released was to document and store all the information of these events from around the world. This is your chance.
Fortean Times Review
Fortean Times covers every aspect of the abnormal, the odd, the blatantly bizarre, and the paranormal. It can feel oddly like a step into a science fiction world at times, but the content is all the better for that sense of involvement and immersion. If this is your kind of thing then Fortean Times is your kind of magazine.
Fortean Times Breaking News
The magazine itself has come some way since its early beginnings, as you would expect in over thirty years of publication. Although, while the paper may be more glossy the content retains much of its original efforts to inform us of strange happenings. The Fortean Times breaking news section contains an eclectic mix of possible explanations for news stories that have appeared in the mainstream press to reports you are unlikely to read elsewhere or see on your television. Strange deaths are published and causes often theorised and any potential sightings or portents also find their way into this veteran magazine.
Fortean Times Feature Articles
Feature articles tend to take a deeper look into one or more organizations or beliefs. Previous features have included full reports on cryptozoology sightings, possible cult rituals and groups around the world, and explanations for the previously unexplained. Profiles of particularly important people in history are also covered extremely well within the pages of the Fortean Times magazine, although only if they have a link to anything unusual.
News And Reviews
The reviews section contains reviews of related materials from the print and visual world but not all are related to odd occurrences. There are books penned by cult members, films chronicling mass murders and the consideration of whether the murderers believed they were guided by another force, and there are reports of George Bush and his dealings with big businesses. Whatever your preferences they will be met here. Fortean Times is also home to superbly animated cartoons that chronicle events and often have a jibe at some of the more mainstream ideas regarding the issues that FT covers.Send Your Work
The Fortean Times magazine is actively looking for content all the time and, as such, if you have a theory, a story, or anything that fits into the paranormal, strange, or odd category then buy the magazine and contact the editor. The whole point of Fortean Times when it was released was to document and store all the information of these events from around the world. This is your chance.
Fortean Times Review
Fortean Times covers every aspect of the abnormal, the odd, the blatantly bizarre, and the paranormal. It can feel oddly like a step into a science fiction world at times, but the content is all the better for that sense of involvement and immersion. If this is your kind of thing then Fortean Times is your kind of magazine.
Digital Radio News - HD100
The HD100 is a 2.2-pound compact receiver with built-in speakers. It has a play-through auxiliary input, a headphone jack and an alarm clock. AC power is required. The radio has an internal AM antenna and a pull-out FM antenna. Both can be replaced with external antennas. Because digital signals are limited to 1 percent of the power of a station's analog transmission, HD receivers often need external antennas for clear sound on far-off signals.
A display screen shows station call letters, song and artist details and depending on the station; brief updates on traffic, weather, news and sports. With its low weight, telescoping antenna and ability to play music from devices like iPods, this radio might have a place on the beach; as long as there is a cord long enough to reach it.
With features like crystal-clear sound, no hissing sound, no distortions, many channels and unlike satellite radio they are free to use, your radio becomes a cheap digital radio. Again all of the features are FREE of charge. There's no contract and no subscription fees, all you need is a new radio. The HD digital radio receiver will undoubtedly become the next generation radio. No wonder several people are making rave reviews about digital radios. Below are just a sample of such:
PUBRADIO, Ken Mills - August 2007: The Radiosophy HD100 is worth it - a good value for the price. It is an excellent "starter set" for a digital versions. Overall, I recommend it.
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Ben Fong-Torres - July 2007: The reception and sound are better and clearer than what you get from the fancier Receiver. With its digital AM and FM signals, may sound better than conventional types, and stations may offer additional programming through sub- or side channels. But the make-or-break factor is the bottom line: What's it going to cost? Up till now, the special tuners have been priced from $200 to $300 and more. The reception, you can imagine, has not been good.
Now Radiosophy has released a new model for $99.95. The model is the HD100, and it couldn't look more different from, say, the Boston Acoustics Recepter ($249 before rebates). The Recepter is sleek, silver and compact, with a second speaker for stereo. Radiosophy's model looks like a black boom box. You'd swear you could just pick it up and take it outside but, alas, you can't. It requires AC power.
MSNBC, Gary Krakow - June 2007: The big news here is a product from a company named Radiosophy. Overall, this radio does exactly what it's supposed to. It receives both analog and digital AM and FM radio stations and sounds pretty darned good doing so. I especially like the HD-only station scan feature, something its competitors lack. Of the three I've tested, the HD100 does the best job at grabbing digital signals with the provided FM antenna (a retractable metal whip).
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Glenn Fleishman - May 2007: A digital Radio that costs less than half its cheapest rival. The cost of receiving digital AM and FM signals will drop next week as Radiosophy releases its HD100 receiver for less than $60 with a rebate. This pulls in high definition radio signals, a digital format that is broadcast alongside standard radio by more than 1,200 stations in this country. The next least expensive digital receiver is $160 with a rebate; most start at $300.
MONITORING TIMES, Ken Reitz - April 2007: The HD100 could be the radio that will bring many buyers who have been put off by those higher prices into the world of digital reception.
Now you can get an enjoyable listening pleasure from your radio. Have a digital receiver and enjoy it's crystal-clear sound. And they are now very affordable. Yes, they are cheap and unlike satellite radio, they are free to use. That's right; you don't need to sign any contract and or pay any subscription fees, all you need is the radio!
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A display screen shows station call letters, song and artist details and depending on the station; brief updates on traffic, weather, news and sports. With its low weight, telescoping antenna and ability to play music from devices like iPods, this radio might have a place on the beach; as long as there is a cord long enough to reach it.
With features like crystal-clear sound, no hissing sound, no distortions, many channels and unlike satellite radio they are free to use, your radio becomes a cheap digital radio. Again all of the features are FREE of charge. There's no contract and no subscription fees, all you need is a new radio. The HD digital radio receiver will undoubtedly become the next generation radio. No wonder several people are making rave reviews about digital radios. Below are just a sample of such:
PUBRADIO, Ken Mills - August 2007: The Radiosophy HD100 is worth it - a good value for the price. It is an excellent "starter set" for a digital versions. Overall, I recommend it.
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Ben Fong-Torres - July 2007: The reception and sound are better and clearer than what you get from the fancier Receiver. With its digital AM and FM signals, may sound better than conventional types, and stations may offer additional programming through sub- or side channels. But the make-or-break factor is the bottom line: What's it going to cost? Up till now, the special tuners have been priced from $200 to $300 and more. The reception, you can imagine, has not been good.
Now Radiosophy has released a new model for $99.95. The model is the HD100, and it couldn't look more different from, say, the Boston Acoustics Recepter ($249 before rebates). The Recepter is sleek, silver and compact, with a second speaker for stereo. Radiosophy's model looks like a black boom box. You'd swear you could just pick it up and take it outside but, alas, you can't. It requires AC power.
MSNBC, Gary Krakow - June 2007: The big news here is a product from a company named Radiosophy. Overall, this radio does exactly what it's supposed to. It receives both analog and digital AM and FM radio stations and sounds pretty darned good doing so. I especially like the HD-only station scan feature, something its competitors lack. Of the three I've tested, the HD100 does the best job at grabbing digital signals with the provided FM antenna (a retractable metal whip).
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Glenn Fleishman - May 2007: A digital Radio that costs less than half its cheapest rival. The cost of receiving digital AM and FM signals will drop next week as Radiosophy releases its HD100 receiver for less than $60 with a rebate. This pulls in high definition radio signals, a digital format that is broadcast alongside standard radio by more than 1,200 stations in this country. The next least expensive digital receiver is $160 with a rebate; most start at $300.
MONITORING TIMES, Ken Reitz - April 2007: The HD100 could be the radio that will bring many buyers who have been put off by those higher prices into the world of digital reception.
Now you can get an enjoyable listening pleasure from your radio. Have a digital receiver and enjoy it's crystal-clear sound. And they are now very affordable. Yes, they are cheap and unlike satellite radio, they are free to use. That's right; you don't need to sign any contract and or pay any subscription fees, all you need is the radio!
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Monday, March 10, 2008
News On Politics And Culture
Lebanese expats miss their homeland. Who wouldn't? If you're one of the thousands who have decided to live in another country, Lebanon news will keep your homesickness at bay. There are still other ways to keep in touch with your homeland when starting a new life elsewhere. For those interested in Lebanon politics and culture, they can have the information anytime.
Home Sweet Home in the News
If you have been wondering what is going on in the place you've left behind and missing the sights, all you have to do is hop online and keep in touch with Lebanon's virtual reality. You can have the Lebanon news in your national language or in English, whatever suits you.
Armed with the latest Lebanon news, you can discuss the issues with your friends over Mezza with the indispensable pita bread washed down with Chateau Mosar from Lebanon's Bekaa Valley or arak. It is a comforting thought and a convenience to have your favorite wines and food in the neighborhood.
Perhaps the recent news is disturbing. You can switch to blogs with a light piece on the foibles of Lebanese life in troubled times infused with humor to balance the dismal events that seem to be taking place everyday.
From online Lebanon news, you may find news of your hometown or even of the big cities where you've spent some hours visiting friends and shops. You may miss the smells of the busy market and the bazaars and the aroma of markuok baking in the oven. Not that you can't have the delectable dishes and breads where you are, these are also available and you can order these online for those important family occasions.
Making A Home in a New Place
If you are contemplating to get out of your homeland check out the opportunities - USA, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and other wide spaces on the globe that offer opportunities to all. When you have decided on a final destination, gear up for the usual emotional, physical, and financial stress before you can settle down. Look up friends already established in the area to help you with your adjustment period.
So homesickness doesn't hurt so much anymore. You have what you need - Lebanon news, delicacies, fabrics, rugs, and the much valued Lebanon wines imported from your homeland. For those who want to know more about the culture of Lebanon, they can Google everything from belly dancing to belly dancing costumes and jewelry.
Here are some tips to start a new life anywhere in the world outside the walls of Lebanon:
1. Make sure your visa allows you to work.
2. Put up a trade. Don't go big time until you have a complete feel of the market.
3. Meet up with friends and organize a group for your recreational activities.
4. Make new friends in the workplace or in the neighborhood.
5. You can organize cooking sessions and classes with other expats.
6. Join the local belly dancing lessons or give one.
Actually, there is much to do if you want the world to know you are ready to assimilate into a new culture - although your heart is still in Lebanon. Perhaps you can be a self-proclaimed ambassador in the workplace and in the suburbs by promoting your country's best wines and food. You can even share with them the recent Lebanon news. So say goodbye to your homesickness.
Home Sweet Home in the News
If you have been wondering what is going on in the place you've left behind and missing the sights, all you have to do is hop online and keep in touch with Lebanon's virtual reality. You can have the Lebanon news in your national language or in English, whatever suits you.
Armed with the latest Lebanon news, you can discuss the issues with your friends over Mezza with the indispensable pita bread washed down with Chateau Mosar from Lebanon's Bekaa Valley or arak. It is a comforting thought and a convenience to have your favorite wines and food in the neighborhood.
Perhaps the recent news is disturbing. You can switch to blogs with a light piece on the foibles of Lebanese life in troubled times infused with humor to balance the dismal events that seem to be taking place everyday.
From online Lebanon news, you may find news of your hometown or even of the big cities where you've spent some hours visiting friends and shops. You may miss the smells of the busy market and the bazaars and the aroma of markuok baking in the oven. Not that you can't have the delectable dishes and breads where you are, these are also available and you can order these online for those important family occasions.
Making A Home in a New Place
If you are contemplating to get out of your homeland check out the opportunities - USA, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and other wide spaces on the globe that offer opportunities to all. When you have decided on a final destination, gear up for the usual emotional, physical, and financial stress before you can settle down. Look up friends already established in the area to help you with your adjustment period.
So homesickness doesn't hurt so much anymore. You have what you need - Lebanon news, delicacies, fabrics, rugs, and the much valued Lebanon wines imported from your homeland. For those who want to know more about the culture of Lebanon, they can Google everything from belly dancing to belly dancing costumes and jewelry.
Here are some tips to start a new life anywhere in the world outside the walls of Lebanon:
1. Make sure your visa allows you to work.
2. Put up a trade. Don't go big time until you have a complete feel of the market.
3. Meet up with friends and organize a group for your recreational activities.
4. Make new friends in the workplace or in the neighborhood.
5. You can organize cooking sessions and classes with other expats.
6. Join the local belly dancing lessons or give one.
Actually, there is much to do if you want the world to know you are ready to assimilate into a new culture - although your heart is still in Lebanon. Perhaps you can be a self-proclaimed ambassador in the workplace and in the suburbs by promoting your country's best wines and food. You can even share with them the recent Lebanon news. So say goodbye to your homesickness.
General Item Searches On Ebay
Most of us know that eBay is a great place to find what we want and get it for less. But I recently ran across a special website that really simplifies and enhances the eBay shopping experience.
It has a simple keyword search bar for "General item searches" as well as a link to "eBay Motors" for more comprehensive vehicle searches. But what really makes it special is the addition of news, reviews, and other information about the item you're looking for that's not included on the regular eBay site.
The search results list the auctions and "Buy It Now" items in the order of the ones ending the soonest first and include a picture of the item. This is very convenient because you can browse these items in order without missing out on the ones that will be ending soon.
At the bottom of the listings, you may do a more specific search of the item (ie. "xbox 360" instead of just "video games"), or search for something completely different. One of the coolest things about this site is the surprise items that occasionally show up! You'll often find items that you wouldn't find anywhere else. It's like being able to shop in the world's largest mall without all the walking.
Whether you're looking for Antiques, Art, Books, Cameras, Cell Phones, PDAs, Cars, Trucks, SUV's, Motorcycles, Boats, Clothing, Shoes, Coins, Collectibles, Computers, Consumer Electronics, Crafts, Dolls, Movies, Memorabilia, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden, Jewelry, Watches, Music, Musical Instruments, Pottery & Glass, Real Estate, Sporting Goods, Tickets, Toys, Hobbies, Travel, Vacation, Video Games, or Hidden Treasures & Hard to find items, you'll find them more easily at the eBayFeatures website. It offers the easiest way to snap up a bargain on eBay!
It has a simple keyword search bar for "General item searches" as well as a link to "eBay Motors" for more comprehensive vehicle searches. But what really makes it special is the addition of news, reviews, and other information about the item you're looking for that's not included on the regular eBay site.
The search results list the auctions and "Buy It Now" items in the order of the ones ending the soonest first and include a picture of the item. This is very convenient because you can browse these items in order without missing out on the ones that will be ending soon.
At the bottom of the listings, you may do a more specific search of the item (ie. "xbox 360" instead of just "video games"), or search for something completely different. One of the coolest things about this site is the surprise items that occasionally show up! You'll often find items that you wouldn't find anywhere else. It's like being able to shop in the world's largest mall without all the walking.
Whether you're looking for Antiques, Art, Books, Cameras, Cell Phones, PDAs, Cars, Trucks, SUV's, Motorcycles, Boats, Clothing, Shoes, Coins, Collectibles, Computers, Consumer Electronics, Crafts, Dolls, Movies, Memorabilia, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden, Jewelry, Watches, Music, Musical Instruments, Pottery & Glass, Real Estate, Sporting Goods, Tickets, Toys, Hobbies, Travel, Vacation, Video Games, or Hidden Treasures & Hard to find items, you'll find them more easily at the eBayFeatures website. It offers the easiest way to snap up a bargain on eBay!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Fidel Castro - The Leader Ruling For 50 years
Fidel Castro has been a thorn in the side of the United States for nearly 5-decades, one of our nearest neighbors, a communist country. Many citizens of Cuba, have fled to freedom to find sanctuary in the United States, and who could blame them? Fidel Castro took over the Cuban government in a revolution and he promised to give the country back to the people, but when the dust had settled, Fidel Castro, gave the country to himself.
This should come as no surprise and certainly this is not the first time in history it has happened. Unfortunately, his rule lasted 50-years, people had been born, lived their natural lives under Fidel Castro, and never knew true freedom, even though it was only 80 miles away. Some took that fateful journey and fled to the US. Most of those Cuban-Americans would certainly like to see Cuba turned into a Democracy.
We need a free Cuba, and those in Cuba deserve to control their own destinies and enjoy liberty and freedom, just like any country. The US should move now to give Cuba back to the people, then open up free-trade, tourism and create win-win partnerships. All this could take place in a very short amount of time with the right will power and leadership with the strength of character to make it so.
Imagine what we could do for Cuba right now. So close, so simple and such a wonderful gift, that we could bring to give that nation back to those who long to be free, desire liberty and deserve a better quality of life; folks the time is now, its time to put Fidel Castro into the history books and continue our mission for the betterment of humankind. Think on this for a moment please, we owe it to our neighbors who have waited oh so long.
This should come as no surprise and certainly this is not the first time in history it has happened. Unfortunately, his rule lasted 50-years, people had been born, lived their natural lives under Fidel Castro, and never knew true freedom, even though it was only 80 miles away. Some took that fateful journey and fled to the US. Most of those Cuban-Americans would certainly like to see Cuba turned into a Democracy.
We need a free Cuba, and those in Cuba deserve to control their own destinies and enjoy liberty and freedom, just like any country. The US should move now to give Cuba back to the people, then open up free-trade, tourism and create win-win partnerships. All this could take place in a very short amount of time with the right will power and leadership with the strength of character to make it so.
Imagine what we could do for Cuba right now. So close, so simple and such a wonderful gift, that we could bring to give that nation back to those who long to be free, desire liberty and deserve a better quality of life; folks the time is now, its time to put Fidel Castro into the history books and continue our mission for the betterment of humankind. Think on this for a moment please, we owe it to our neighbors who have waited oh so long.
Is It Media Bias Or Urban Legend
Have you ever wondered who ultimately has control of the media? This is a subject of concern to many. The question really isn't so much about the ownership of a news organization as it is about the prevailing belief system of those who gather and report the news.
The primary impetus in journalism is to seek to answer a few key questions, for example questions like who, what when, where, why and how. This should satisfy the primary objective of journalism, however many assert this is only a starting point with a fixed agenda at the other end of the report.
In this debate the one thing both sides seem to be able to agree on is that the other side does not present news fairly.
Many contend that the bias of most media is liberal in worldview. This is attributed to radio, television and newsprint. The feeling is that news organizations most often side with liberal issues and will provide more news time to these issues than those who espouse a more conservative point of view. Some have even attempted to chronicle the instances of a liberal bias in the news and those reports seem to indicate that there may be either a liberal bias or at the very least a tendency to keep the conflicting points of view out of balance.
The lost of offenses seem long and unrelenting, but this issue is not one sided. If it were there would be no debate.
There are those who contend there are similar offenses on networks that purport to provide coverage that is more fairly balanced. In these cases those who espouse a more liberal worldview believe that the news coverage on these networks are tantamount to propaganda and misinformation. It is further suggested that these news organizations are the lapdog of the conservative right. As with our previous example there are those that will point out instances where coverage had a decidedly conservative bias with little coverage of any opposing point of view.
A growing contingent of online new distributors has taken the idea of news gathering and information sharing to a place of personal interest. Many individuals and smaller companies are providing news coverage online because they do not trust some of the better-known news gathering organizations. However, it could be argued that even these smaller organizations have a bias that is showing through.
I'd like to contend that there is always going to be a strong tendency to bias in news gathering and reporting. It is possible that a more liberal leaning newscaster will accentuate negative information about a conservative issue while the same would be true about a conservative reporter pointing out flaws in a story about a liberal issue.
It is the contention of some that this may not even be an issue of ill intent. The negative jabs at the opposing perspective may come from an unconscious bias that is not consciously recognized by the writer or reporter. However, this scenario is often recognized quickly by those who have a different perspective on the issue.
Is there a bias in media reporting? If so does that bias lean on one direction more than another? If so, who is responsible?
Discuss all of life's most Controversial Issues at ControversialForums. Have Debates in our Debate Forums.
The primary impetus in journalism is to seek to answer a few key questions, for example questions like who, what when, where, why and how. This should satisfy the primary objective of journalism, however many assert this is only a starting point with a fixed agenda at the other end of the report.
In this debate the one thing both sides seem to be able to agree on is that the other side does not present news fairly.
Many contend that the bias of most media is liberal in worldview. This is attributed to radio, television and newsprint. The feeling is that news organizations most often side with liberal issues and will provide more news time to these issues than those who espouse a more conservative point of view. Some have even attempted to chronicle the instances of a liberal bias in the news and those reports seem to indicate that there may be either a liberal bias or at the very least a tendency to keep the conflicting points of view out of balance.
The lost of offenses seem long and unrelenting, but this issue is not one sided. If it were there would be no debate.
There are those who contend there are similar offenses on networks that purport to provide coverage that is more fairly balanced. In these cases those who espouse a more liberal worldview believe that the news coverage on these networks are tantamount to propaganda and misinformation. It is further suggested that these news organizations are the lapdog of the conservative right. As with our previous example there are those that will point out instances where coverage had a decidedly conservative bias with little coverage of any opposing point of view.
A growing contingent of online new distributors has taken the idea of news gathering and information sharing to a place of personal interest. Many individuals and smaller companies are providing news coverage online because they do not trust some of the better-known news gathering organizations. However, it could be argued that even these smaller organizations have a bias that is showing through.
I'd like to contend that there is always going to be a strong tendency to bias in news gathering and reporting. It is possible that a more liberal leaning newscaster will accentuate negative information about a conservative issue while the same would be true about a conservative reporter pointing out flaws in a story about a liberal issue.
It is the contention of some that this may not even be an issue of ill intent. The negative jabs at the opposing perspective may come from an unconscious bias that is not consciously recognized by the writer or reporter. However, this scenario is often recognized quickly by those who have a different perspective on the issue.
Is there a bias in media reporting? If so does that bias lean on one direction more than another? If so, who is responsible?
Discuss all of life's most Controversial Issues at ControversialForums. Have Debates in our Debate Forums.
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