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Even if you've never thought about an eco-friendly career, there's good reason to make the choice. Not only will you help build a more sustainable planet, but you could make more money doing it, according to a 2011 study by the Brookings Institution, which found that median wages in the "clean economy" are 13 percent higher than median U.S. wages.
Michael Bevis, an instructor in the MBA program at the University of Phoenix Madison Campus, encourages checking with the U.S. Department of Labor's online resource center to see how your current job skills might transfer into a comparable occupation in the green economy.
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What it is: Businesses, forestry services, agriculture, construction firms and the government are all seeking ways to reduce the effects of what they do on the environment, according to Shawn McCowan, PhD, associate dean of the University's College of Humanities and Sciences. "This requires a sensible approach," he says, "where the needs of people are balanced with the environment."
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What you'll need: Because the work is technical, water engineers require a degree in environmental engineering, a field that is predicted to grow by 22 percent.
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What you'll need: Those with architectural or carpentry experience can seek to become accredited in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), which means they have learned about environmental construction practices and can use those skills to seek jobs in the sustainable-building sector.
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What it is: Individuals with a background in construction or equipment repair should check out the solar and alternative energy areas, Bevis says, which are predicted to grow by up to 19 percent.
What you'll need: According to the U.S. Department of Labor, installing and repairing alternative energy equipment sometimes requires a two-year degree in electrical engineering, but workers with experience in similar fields often are trained on the job.
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What you'll need: People with writing experience who take courses to earn a certificate or degree in sustainability make themselves even more desirable to green employers.


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Dear Lair,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am sorry things had to end the way they did, but you broke my heart. When I first laid eyes on you I was smitten. Now I can barely stand to look at you. Where did things go wrong, my Lair?
I remember the day that Lair was announced and the first screen shots were released. The game's release date was scheduled for the Playstation 3's launch window and it looked like Sony would have its first true system seller. It was the first Playstation 3 game that caught my eye and part of the reason I pondered plunking down a small fortune for the piano black console. Since the game was being developed by the same bright minds that gave us Star Wars: Rogue Squadron, I thought it was a no brainer. In the end, Lair was delayed and missed the critical launch window for the Playstation 3. When the game finally hit stores in late August of 2007, expectations were still through the roof. Sony needed to justify the cost of their next generation machine and many thought this would be the title to do it. Unfortunately after spending a lot of time with Lair, I am left disappointed and frustrated. The game is passable in some regards but pretty horrible in others.
The story in Lair is completely forgettable. You have two opposing tribes that represent good and evil. One tribe loves dragons and peace, while the other tribe loves machines and war. You can guess which side you are on and how most of the game will pan out. It would have been nice to see some twists and turns and maybe some more back story to help build the setting of the game, but I can forgive a bland story if the game play itself is impressive and fun. Unfortunately, Lair is neither impressive or fun.
By now you may have heard that the controls in Lair are a little cumbersome. I can tell you first hand, the controls in Lair kill the game experience. Your dragon is controlled entirely by the motion of the Sixaxis controller. In order to fly around the levels you simply tilt the controller up, down, left, and right. It sounds like a good idea on paper, but in the game things don't quite match up. Thrusting the Sixaxis controller down performs a speed burst and pulling the Sixaxis controller back performs a quick180 turn. Again, this sounds fine, but most of the time these controls simply do not work. Sometimes you thrust the controller down for a speed burst and you suddenly turn around and fly in the opposite direction. It is moments like these when you see the shortcomings of the control scheme and also debate whether or not to plant your Sixaxis in a nearby wall. This becomes especially frustrating when you have a time limit to complete a mission and your tool of destruction is working against you. Worst of all you cannot switch the controls over to the analog sticks, so you are forced to make do with the faulty setup.
When the first trailer and screens for Lair came out, the graphics looked jaw dropping. The cut scenes in the game turned out really well, but when the game is in motion it is a whole different beast. Sometimes the dragons look highly detailed and beautiful, while other times they turn into a pixilated mess. Similarly, the bland environments seem to be a mixture of good and bad. From above ships and castles look good, but when you happen to dive down for a closer look these same elements look like they may be from a Playstation 2 game. The game runs in a native resolution of 1080p, but without the right amount of polish, you will rarely notice. If you are looking for a game to showcase your new HDTV, you may want to check out another title.
If you are still reading this, you may be asking yourself if I found any aspects of Lair to be enjoyable. Well, the answer is yes, but the only part I really liked was the sound. The sound effects and soundtrack are both pretty good. The sound has a very Lord of the Rings feel to it. It is epic and fits the game very nicely. It's too bad the rest of the game cannot deliver the same sort of quality.
I am a firm believer that a game can become greater than the sum of all its parts. It doesn't take perfect art direction, amazing game play, and stunning graphics to get a triple-A title. Of course that doesn't hurt, but few games ever get it all right. A game can also end up being worse than the sum of its parts. Lair is a good example of this. Because Lair's most important element, the control scheme, is terrible, you end up with a game worthy of the bargain bin. The graphics are mixed, the story is bland, and the controls will give you a headache. The game does show potential, but until the control issues are ironed out, I wouldn't give Lair a second glance.
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Cullen converted several years ago while hawk watching with friends on New York's Long Island. He noticed swarms of dragonflies flying along the same coastal migration path as the birds of prey. Thousands of green darners head south en masse in the fall, covering up to 100 miles in a day. Hawks, particularly American kestrels, follow along and dine on dragons as night falls. Trained as an entomologist, Cullen was accustomed to identifying insects under a microscope--fine for work but not to his liking for a hobby. When he learned that dragonfly field guides were available, he thought, "I could really do this."
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Similar surveys are taking place across the country as ecologists recognize that the colorful insects are excellent barometers of environmental health. At the same time, after long lagging behind watching birds and butterflies, dragonfly watching is catching on now that there are easy-to-use field guides and common, colorful names like neon skimmer and thornbush dasher. Just as with birding, hobbyists range from casual observers to hard-core enthusiasts.
Cullen took me on a hike in the Adirondack Mountains to see some early spring species. The sky was a dull heavy gray--poor conditions for spotting the sun-loving insects--and as we traipsed through a powerline cut, Cullen spied a dragonfly perched on a sandy patch of ground. He placed his net over the bug and reached under to gently grasp its wings, which made a dry papery sound. (Enthusiasts quickly come to identify many common species by eye, but some require an up-close look at intricate markings on the body and tiny appendages on the abdomen.) When one wing slipped out of his hand, he let go and started over. "I don't want to damage its wings," he said. "If I do, it's as good as dead."
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Dating back more than 250 million years, odes were around long before the dinosaurs appeared. Since sharing the earth with humans, they have been compared to helicopters, because they can hover in midair, and to horses, as the devil's mount. Western cultures tend to imbue odes with evil powers; in Japan, on the other hand, they're symbols of happiness and courage.
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Someone steps on your toe and apologizes; you forgive him. But what if someone steps on your ego? On your bank account? On your life?
Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski - beloved author, talmid chacham, and psychiatrist - shows us how vitally important it is to sincerely forgive those who have hurt us.
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NAPLES — Five Guys has opened its seventh location in Southwest Florida at the Gateway Shoppes in North Naples.
The newest eatery opened Oct. 26 at 13585 U.S. 41 N. It's at the northern end of the shopping center closest to Old U.S. 41.
The chain specializes in ground beef burgers and fresh-cut fries.
The first restaurant opened in Arlington, Va., in 1986. Franchising started in 2002. There are two other locations in the Naples area, two in Cape Coral and two in Fort Myers.
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The body was identified as 20-year-old Sara Aletha Mitchell, of Birmingham, according to a press release emailed by Sgt. Johnny Williams, Birmingham police public information officer. Mitchell was reported missing by a family member on Wednesday, the release said.
Justin Clarence McConico, 23, of Birmingham, was charged with capital murder, the release stated. McConico was discovered at a Georgia rest stop by Haralson County deputies, according to the release.
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Calhoun County Coroner Pat Brown said he received a call about the body Sunday. Brown said his office yielded the case to Jefferson County when he was told the crime occurred there.
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Caesar's Palace came to life on Wednesday as a video of this year's SI Swimsuit models was projected over the entire side of the mammoth hotel to celebrate the release of this year's issue. The video, a mix of 3D and animation, featured photo shoots from all seven continents including Kate Upton in Antarctica, Chrissy Teigen in Easter Island and more. Photos in this year's issue were taken in all seven continents, a first in SI history. Check out the video below to get a sense of the size and scope of the film.
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quote:Originally posted by tacchino I remember the first time I tasted Shoo-Fly Pie, when I was a college student in Philadelphia decades ago..it was so sweet, I thought that I would need an insulin transfusion! Kudos to the poster who guessed the pineapple pie. Hard to tell whether any pineapple was present in the pie from the posted picture.
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The best choice for healthcare in 2014 may come as a surprise for those who didn't even know such a service was available: concierge medicine from house call doctors. This medical practice offers 24-hour doctors on call for an annual retainer fee. As practiced by House Call Doctor Los Angeles, this method cuts out the middlemen of health insurance companies, although a bill of care can later be submitted to the insurance agency. Now that thousands in Los Angeles have signed up for insurance starting the first of the month of 2014, the anxiety over costs associated with a concierge doctor can be allayed.
Waiting for reimbursements from health insurance has long been a thorn in the side of physicians. The reason why doctors often dislike having to work with the red tape of insurance is because they must work excessive hours in order to cover their overhead while waiting for health insurance reimbursements. This causes a vicious cycle of working overtime and filling their schedule beyond capacity so they can see as many patients as possible, but only for very short periods of time. What makes House Call Doctor Los Angeles and physicians of its ilk different from the typical primary care physician is that they are able to have unhurried appointments with patients, and a direct, uncomplicated financial relationship. This enables the doctor to cap the number of patients he sees, and spend as much time with the patient as is necessary for treatment.
In fact, board-certified internist Dr. Michael Farzam, the CEO and Founder of House Call Doctor Los Angeles, decided to become a concierge physician in order to focus more on his patients. This creates a fulfilling career that allows direct communication with patients, much preferred to the common set-up where a support staff spends more time with patients than the physician. As an additional benefit to the client and his business, Dr. Farzam does not need to worry about excessive overhead expenses that would hamper his practice.
This year will roll out great changes in the healthcare sphere, now that patients don't have to worry about having to pay out of pocket because of no insurance coverage. While Dr. Farzam's patients do pay him directly, claims may easily be submitted to health insurance for reimbursement to the patient, just as they can for any other healthcare provider. Overall, both patient and doctor stand to benefit from the Affordable Healthcare Act which has just been rolled out.
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There are objects that spark childhood memories when we see them as adults, that made growing up in a Latin home a completely unique experience. Take a stroll down memory lane, and see if you remember seeing these items in your own family's casa.
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Cosas De Casa: Things that Remind Me of HomeBy La Vida as we know it | Shine Latina – Tue, Oct 30, 2012 10:17 AM EDT
The Abuela Chronicles: A Girl More Famous Than the CircusBy La Vida as we know it | Shine Latina – Mon, Oct 22, 2012 10:43 AM EDT
Abuela Rigo lived a life full of adventures and hardships. She loved and fought for what she believed in and for those she loved the most. Her stories growing up very rich (and then very poor) in Puerto Rico are the stuff of legends, and I'll try to share them- and her- with you. Welcome to The Abuela Chronicles.
The family had finally moved to their new home in the outskirts of the town of Caguas. The sprawling estate of over 50 acres was precisely what Mamá wanted: sturdy, roomy and just the place they needed to settle into now that Pepe, her husband, didn't need to travel as much to oversee tobacco plantations. Caguas was also the town where both Mamá and Papá were from, so there were plenty of familiar faces to welcome them and their children. To eight year old Rigo, this was the most amazing place she'd ever been to, complete with a brand new puppet theater, a store that sold every kind of luxury item (from canned fruit to Victrolas) and even a park where kids playedRead More »from The Abuela Chronicles: A Girl More Famous Than the Circus
A Latin Gringa Gets Culture Shock when She's Not Latina EnoughBy La Vida as we know it | Shine Latina – Thu, Oct 18, 2012 5:28 PM EDT
If you're a Latina who's lived in a city mostly isolated from all things Hispanic, culture shock can come when you realize just how un-Latin you've become.Rethinking what makes me Latina
I've had the opportunity to live in three very distinct parts of the country. I've enjoyed the sweet twang of the antebellum South; the down-earthiness of the Midwest fruited plains; and the jaw-dropping natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. But other than a couple of friends or a restaurant here and there, I'd never lived in a uniquely Latino community until I moved to Miami.
Miami, with its constant flow of Latin American immigration, is a city infused with the sounds and smells of the culture I grew up in. It was no longer the idea of Latin culture; I now lived deep within. Between the salsa music coming out of cars in traffic jams, to the tantalizing coffee smells emanating from whole-on-the-wall Cuban cafes, I felt like a kid in the proverbial candy store. But to my amazement, I felt awkward and a bit out of placeRead More »from A Latin Gringa Gets Culture Shock when She's Not Latina Enough
Pray in English, Cuss in Spanish: Livin' La Vida BilingualBy La Vida as we know it | Shine Latina – Wed, Sep 26, 2012 11:56 AM EDT
Livin' la vida bilingual
I'm a Latina who lives and works in two different languages and cultures. The choice of when to use one language over the other is usually self-evident: parents that only speak Spanish, a meeting with English-speaking colleagues, and so on. But as time passes, I've come to the realization that choosing one language over the other in specific situations reveals how I feel and who I really am in better and surprising ways.
For example, have you ever noticed what language you pray in, or cuss with or speak when making love? Not only did I ask myself these questions, I went home looking for answers from the bilinguals in my family.
Here's what I found out. See how you fare.
PRAY: I pray in English, but if I have to say El Padrenuestro (the Lord's Prayer), which I learned as a child, that goes in Spanish regardless. "I pray in English," says my sister Loida, "but my soul's expression is in Spanish."
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The Abuela Chronicles: The Trouble with Papá's SiestaBy La Vida as we know it | Shine Latina – Wed, Sep 19, 2012 11:00 AM EDT
Abuela Rigo lived a life full of adventures and hardships. She loved and fought for what she believed in and for those she loved the most. Her stories growing up very rich (and then very poor) in Puerto Rico are the stuff of legends, and I'll try to share them- and her- with you. Welcome to The Abuela Chronicles.
The trouble with Papá's siestaThe Comerío house was finally closed for the season, and the brand new Ford T was packed to the gills with the family's belongings. Don Pepe (Papá), his wife Petra (Mamá), the four kids and now four year-old Rigo were ready to head out once again. Pepe was the supervising manager of one of the largest tobacco production companies in Puerto Rico, and his job required him to move to a different town every few years to oversee a new operation. This time, they were traveling to the town of Coamo, and the kids seemed more excited than usual. Papá had mentioned that there would be a surprise at the new house.
"It's a dog!" the children screeched with delight at the sightRead More »from The Abuela Chronicles: The Trouble with Papá's Siesta
The Abuela Chronicles: The Lizard in the ShoeboxBy La Vida as we know it | Shine Latina – Wed, Aug 22, 2012 9:58 PM EDT
It smelled like the rice was burning, so Petra made her way slowly into the kitchen. The big bump on the left side of her stomach had grown, and it hurt every time she moved. She'd try cataplasmas (poultices) and sobos (ointments), but nothing seemed to help. She even wrapped one of her husband's leather belts around her waist hoping the tumor would "go down." Suddenly, there's a sharp pain on her side, and she needs to push. It felt just like giving birth! Another scream and her husband comes running in time to see what looked like a fetus now lying on the kitchen floor. "Pepe, go get the midwife! I think I just had a baby," said Petra, her face full of sweat and fear. The city was Comerío, Puerto Rico, and the year was 1917.
Basilia, the town's comadrona, came in a big hurry and found what looked like a tiny baby girl limp on the floor. She picked her up, noticing immediately the baby wasn't much bigger than her own hand. She quickly warmed up olive oil, and started rubbingRead More »from The Abuela Chronicles: The Lizard in the Shoebox
They May Look Gringa, but They're Totally Latina!By La Vida as we know it | Shine Latina – Mon, Aug 13, 2012 2:26 PM EDT
They speak Spanish fluently, ask for "bendición" when they visit family and enjoy their arroz con gandules as much as the next chica, but by their looks you would never think they're Latina.
Fighting the stereotype of not looking LatinaJust like not everyone who has dark hair and a dark complexion is Hispanic, fair-skinned Latinas also have to fight a stereotype of their own. Some people don't expect them to speak Spanish or have a Latin family because maybe they're blonde or have super straight hair. These ladies usually have to decide whether to "come out" or pass as non-Latin. While at times their revealing stories can be funny, having to "prove" they are indeed Latinas can be a bit exhausting.
I sat with Amber (a fair-skinned brunette with freckles) and her sister Heather (green eyes and freckles, too) to talk about what happens when they identify themselves as Hispanic in public. While a history lesson usually ensues, it's having to exhibit Spanish linguistic prowess that sometimes leaves them in an awkwardRead More »from They May Look Gringa, but They're Totally Latina!
Food-spoiled: When Only Mami's Cooking Will DoBy La Vida as we know it | Shine Latina – Fri, Aug 3, 2012 11:53 AM EDT
I'm just food-spoiled (iStockphoto)When Latinos (and non-Latinos) are hungry, we fall into one of two categories. Find out if you're as "spoiled" as I am.Read More »from Food-spoiled: When Only Mami's Cooking Will Do
It's five o'clock, and I'm leaving work. I'm cranky, hungry and tired. The good news: I'm a single woman with no husband or children, so I don't have to get home to fix rice and beans. The bad news: I'm a single woman with no one at home to fix me rice and beans. I want my mami!
This dilemma is what gives basis to my daily dinner conundrum. We all encounter a what-am-I-going-to-eat moment at the intersection of "I'm way hungry" and "Who's going to cook?" How we determine the solution defines what kind of eater we are. Some people are food-responsible: they cook their dinner, eat fruits and veggies and avoid carbs. Basically, they don't do what I do: use food for enjoyment, to soothe their emotions or to keep that feeling of being at home when mamá cooked. In other words, they are not how I would describe myself- food spoiled.
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The Gringos in My Family—surviving Being Married to LatinosBy La Vida as we know it | Shine Latina – Fri, Jul 27, 2012 4:16 PM EDT
When it was time to fall in love and get married, all my siblings married Americanos. That's right-white, red-blooded, not a pinch of Latino-Americans. Soon, there were holidays together, the next generation of children was born, and we basically merged into a nicely-mixed (sometimes mixed-up!) family. But one day I started to wonder- has anyone ever asked them what it has been like to be a gringo (and I use this term with great love and affection) in a Latin family?
I sat down with my in-laws--Sarah, Sammy and Brad--for a first-person account of what it's really like to marry Latino.
Pre-conceived notions of married life
Sarah: I had none, mainly because of where I grew up (Virginia Beach). This was a very diverse area where many Navy families lived, and I made friends with many of them. Some of my friends there were of Mexican descent, although none were Puerto Rican.
Brad: I really had no pre-conceptions. It was all new to me!
Sammy: I thought it was neat!Read More »from The Gringos in My Family—surviving Being Married to Latinos
Bi-Racial Dating in the Latino WorldBy La Vida as we know it | Shine Latina – Fri, Jun 29, 2012 4:00 PM EDT
Bi-Racial Dating in the Latino World (iStockphoto)You can't imagine how elated Mami was when she heard I was dating again, an event as rare as the pass of Haley's comet! "So tell me all about him," she said. "Well, he's from San Diego, from a very entrepreneurial family, he has a graduate degree in political science and works for a major international company here in town." "I can't wait to meet him!",she exclaimed eagerly. "Now, Mami. I gotta tell you, he's black."Read More »from Bi-Racial Dating in the Latino World
All of a sudden, silence.
Pero, nena, wasn't there anyone else??
What?!! This coming from a woman, herself from casta Spanish blood, who when she started dating that really cute, dark guy from a San Juan barrio (who is now my father) was threatened to be sent to Spain for the rest of her senior year? I couldn't believe her lack of understanding given her own experience, but there it was. My mom was prejudiced!
"No!" she said, "Is that I'm concerned how people will look at you when you walk down the street; plus no one in our family has ever dated a black person, and,


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|From the HSLDA E-lert Service:
Home School Legal Defense Association
HSLDA's Homeschooling Thru High School Newsletter--May 2008
HSLDA's Homeschooling Thru High School Newsletter
Q & A Session with College Admissions Officers
Dear Friends,
It's May--how quickly the school year has flown by! We know you and
your children have been working hard all year, and for those of you
who wrap up your school year in June, the end is in sight. As you put
your finishing touches on this year's schoolwork, remember your
efforts are not in vain. Keep going and keep trusting that through
your labors much more than academics are passed on to the next
This month we'd like to invite all of you to join us as several
college admissions officers share their advice and comments for
homeschoolers who are applying to colleges. Without exception, all of
the responding schools (Carnegie Mellon University, Wheaton College,
Savannah College of Art & Design, Belhaven College, along with
Performa Higher Education--an educational college consulting firm)
state that homeschoolers are welcome applicants at their institutions.
Carnegie Mellon University summarizes it well by saying, "Each year,
[we] have seen a greater number of homeschooled applicants. In many
cases, we have found homeschooled students to be very strong
candidates for admission." Tim Fuller, Senior Consultant with
Performa Higher Education and a former director of admission with
Houghton College, added, "Don't sell yourself short! Homeschooled
students often get awarded top scholarships, get admitted to college
honors programs, and in my experience, achieve at or above the
academic level of the average college student."
The following are some tips these schools recommend as you design and
execute your high school program:
Plan out a strong high school program to include both core academic
and elective courses.
Colleges list on their websites the minimum high school requirements
needed for admission. But, keep in mind this caveat from Tim: "Any
course that broadens your educational experience can be beneficial.
And, I would also encourage you to go beyond the minimum core
requirements, especially in subject areas where you have a particular
Rita Gagliano, Savannah College of Art & Design, suggested, "If there
are specific course requirements [that a college specifies for a
particular major], then set about including those in the curriculum."
She also recommended that if your child has specific abilities, then
provide courses or experiences in your high school program to develop
Keep good records.
Jeannine Nyangira of Wheaton College commented, "Since every
homeschool curriculum is unique, students should consider ways to
clearly establish their academic abilities." One of her suggestions to
accomplish this is to "keep grades with clear standards instead of
simply Pass or Fail."
"Documenting the textbooks and/or required reading that were a part of
your child's experience" is recommended by Carnegie Mellon.
A clear and professional-looking transcript is the main tool that
college admissions officers use to evaluate the high school program.
According to Suzanne Sullivan, Belhaven College, "Something very
simple will do, but a transcript of sorts is needed for admission and
scholarship purposes." Samples of transcripts may be found on HSLDA's
high school website. http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5051
Other schools make similar requests of homeschool students; so if you
know ahead of time the specific information that a particular college
is interested in, then you can begin in the early years of high school
to record the information and keep it current at the end of each year.
This will be a blessing when the senior year rolls around!
Carefully choose extracurricular activities.
Extracurricular activities play an essential role in the admissions
process. Jeannine notes, "...it will also be important for a student
to consider their church involvement and leadership and
extracurricular opportunities. We do not expect students to have done
every possible activity. The best advice we can give is to determine
what a student's interests and passions are and then pursue those."
Rita adds, "Get involved! Extracurricular involvement, volunteer and
work experience, church and community service all contribute to a
well-rounded resume and show evidence of a well-rounded student."
In general, being involved whole-heartedly in a few activities is
preferable over being half-heartedly involved in many activities. So
help your teen to narrow down his interests and then put his whole
heart into an activity. This is an opportunity for your child to
develop his talents, showing colleges he is able to stay focused and
persevere towards a goal.
Assist colleges to become better acquainted with your teen.
Jeannine told us that "Wheaton College is interested in the whole
student. During the admissions process we will strive to get to know
our homeschool students academically, emotionally, spiritually... in
short, holistically."
According to Rita, another way that a school can get to know a
homeschool applicant is by the student providing an academic
portfolio. In fact, Savannah College of Art & Design provides a sample
portfolio on their website. http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5052
Many colleges indicate on their websites specific homeschool policies
that will help them to evaluate your teen. Some examples are:
University of Maryland
U.S. Air Force Academy (this is a highly selective school)
University of North Carolina
Houghton College (this link provides good info for all homeschoolers
to consider)
Consider a personal interview.
Colleges may have mandatory or optional personal interview
requirements depending on the size of the college and the number of
applications they receive. If an interview is possible, consider the
advantages. Your teen will be able to share in more detail about his
educational experiences while expanding on the projects he's completed
and the extracurricular activities he's been involved in. An
interview affords the opportunity for a college admissions officer to
become better acquainted with your teen.
Tim highly recommends that homeschooled students take time to be
interviewed, stating the interview process is "...a means of helping
you understand the college and them understanding you."
Colleges may give your teen the option to interview in person on the
college campus, by phone, or by a regional alumnus of the college.
Apply for scholarships and financial aid.
In most instances, the admissions officers stated that homeschoolers
are eligible to receive the same scholarships and financial aid as
other students. Financial aid may be based on need or on academic or
extracurricular excellence. It is emphasized that adhering to
deadlines when applying for scholarships and financial aid is
extremely important. Tim also advises, "If you encounter requirements
that seem relevant to public and private school students only (like
class rank), be sure to explain why you warrant consideration
Rita suggests that homeschoolers include a resume with their
applications stating, "While not required for admission, a resume may
enhance and strengthen your admission file when being reviewed for
scholarships." She further encourages homeschoolers to prepare before
taking college entrance tests since scholarships are awarded on the
merits of achieving high test scores. Suzanne agrees because their
"scholarships are based on the foundation of the student's GPA and
ACT/SAT score."
The financial aid sections on college websites will prove helpful in
becoming familiar with the necessary forms and policies of individual
schools. You may also want to review one of our past newsletters on
this subject http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5057 . Our high school
website provides additional information to direct you to sources for
scholarships and financial aid http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5058
Keep it all in perspective.
Be assured that applying to college need not be an intimidating
process! It's clear that homeschoolers are positively impacting
college campuses across the country at state and private, secular and
Christian, and large and small schools. Use this opportunity to lead
your teens in trusting the Lord to guide them in their next step.
Join us next month as we'll discuss the possibility and advantages of
a transition (or gap) year as part of your teen's post-high school
Blessings to you,
Becky Cooke and Diane Kummer
HSLDA High School Coordinators
Colleges Recruit Homeschoolers
The Missourian: Colleges in Missouri are recruiting home-schooled
Associated Press: Colleges Coveting Home-schooled Students
More college info from HSLDA
Check out the new HSLDA high school brochure: Keeping on Track: A
Timeline for High School
Becky and Diane's speaking engagements:
May 2-3, 2008 Long Island, NY Loving Education at Home (LEAH)
(Diane) http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4718
May 9 - 10, 2008--Christian Home Education Association of Pennsylvania
(Becky and Diane) http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4715
May 30-31, 2008--ENOCH of New Jersey
(Becky) http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=4716
June 14, 2008 - Eastern Panhandle Home School Conference of West
(Diane) http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=5063
-> Is customer service an art or a science?
For us, good customer service is both an art and a science
-it should appeal to our members and be effective. Consider what
our members say about us:
The freedom HSLDA allows me to have as I homeschool is wonderful!
They handle the law and I get to dedicate the time to my daughter.
- National City, CA
HSLDA members since 1993, our membership is just as important to
us as our children's curriculum. Thank you HSLDA for all you do on
our behalf! - West Valley, NY
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May 16th, 2012
(CNN) – Which platform is better to advertise on, Google or Facebook?
On Tuesday, General Motors announced it will stop paid advertising on Facebook. "This happens as a regular course of business and it's not unusual for us to move things around various media outlets," the company said in a statement. But coming the week Facebook has its initial public offering, the announcement is raising more than a few eyebrows and begs the question:
Is Facebook really worth $100 billion?
WordStream, a U.S.-based search engine marketing company, released a study Tuesday comparing the advertising influence of display ads on Google versus ads on Facebook. The results: While Facebook is good, Google is better.
"Facebook's advertising growth has been strong – but it hasn't kept pace with growth in its user base," WordStream's Larry Kim wrote in his blog.
Facebook's click-through rate (CTR) on ads is less than 0.05%, according to WordStream's calculations, "just half the industry average for banner ads," Kim wrote. "Why? It may be Facebook's relatively slim offerings in terms of ad formats and targeting options."
Facebook currently has only two options for advertisers – a standard ad and sponsored stories. "This is paltry compared to Google's display network ad format options: text ads, image ads, flash-based image ads, in-video ads, as well as ads for mobile web and mobile games," Kim wrote.
"Given its impressive global reach, Facebook has the potential to be as much of an advertising behemoth as Google," Kim said. "But the question remains – does Mr. Zuckerberg even want Facebook to be an advertising-based company? In his 2,500+ word letter to shareholders, he only mentioned advertising once."
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KNIGHTS coach Wayne Bennett has defended his decision to drop Joel Edwards, saying it had nothing to do with Edwards's defection to the Canberra Raiders.
Confirming a report in the Newcastle Herald yesterday, Bennett said Edwards has been omitted from the Knights team to play Cronulla at Hunter Stadium on Monday and will instead play for Newcastle against Mounties in a NSW Cup game at Mount Pritchard Sportsground today.
The 24-year-old Cessnock Goannas junior agreed to terms last week on a three-year deal with the Raiders reportedly worth about $600,000 for the term of the contract.
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''He started the season not great, Eddie, and he's had some good patches and some ordinary patches, like a lot of them have, so it could have been between him and two other blokes.
''But at the moment I've gone with the other two and tried to give them a bit of confidence and a bit of belief, and see what they can bring.
''I've certainly given him that all season – I've given him the benefit of the doubt.''
Bennett said he could have adapted a different selection policy if the Knights were out of the finals race, but the regular selection of Catalans-bound back-rower Zeb Taia was proof that he would not drop a player primarily as a punitive response to them leaving the club.
''Look, there's a lot of variables there,'' he said.
''It depends where you're travelling in the comp – there's a whole lot of issues – and right now we've got to get our best team on the field every week, and that's our priority.
''Zeb's going, other guys are leaving, so none of that's happened here, and it's not going to happen now.
''If we were down the bottom of the comp and we were preparing for next year and thinking more about next year, you make other decisions.
''But right now we want the best team out there because these guys still have confidence in themselves and hope that they can make the play-offs, and that's what we're aiming for.''
Alex McKinnon missed training yesterday due to a virus but is expected to train tomorrow and take his place in the run-on side against the Sharks on Monday night.
McKinnon is likely to move to the second row to replace Edwards, allowing Neville Costigan to retain his place at the back of the scrum. Though he has been named to start the past four games, Costigan has come off the bench and McKinnon has started at lock.


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