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Robert Bruce Thompson
Robert Bruce Thompson is a coauthor of Building the Perfect PC, Astronomy Hacks, and the Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders. Thompson built his first computer in 1976 from discrete chips. It had 256 bytes of memory, used toggle switches and LEDs for I/O, ran at less than 1MHz, and had no operating system. Since then, he has bought, built, upgraded, and repaired hundreds of PCs for himself, employers, customers, friends, and clients. Thompson reads mysteries and nonfiction for relaxation, but only on cloudy nights. He spends most clear, moonless nights outdoors with his 10-inch Dobsonian reflector telescope, hunting down faint fuzzies, and is currently designing a larger truss-tube Dobsonian (computerized, of course) that he plans to build.
Building the Perfect PC by Robert Bruce Thompson, Barbara Fritchman Thompson Third Edition November 2010
Building the Perfect PC by Robert Bruce Thompson, Barbara Fritchman Thompson Second Edition December 2006
Astronomy Hacks by Robert Bruce Thompson, Barbara Fritchman Thompson June 2005
PC Hardware Buyer's Guide by Robert Bruce Thompson, Barbara Fritchman Thompson February 2005
Building the Perfect PC by Robert Bruce Thompson, Barbara Fritchman Thompson August 2004
PC Hardware in a Nutshell by Robert Bruce Thompson, Barbara Fritchman Thompson Third Edition July 2003
PC Hardware in a Nutshell by Robert Bruce Thompson, Barbara Fritchman Thompson Second Edition June 2002
PC Hardware in a Nutshell by Robert Bruce Thompson, Barbara Fritchman Thompson October 2000
Windows NT TCP/IP Network Administration by Craig Hunt, Robert Bruce Thompson October 1998
"Middle to high school students and many an adult DIY science person will find this an inviting collection packed with fun experiments and ideas."— James A. Cox, The Midwest Book Review: The Bookwatch, The Science Shelf, August 2012, Volume 7, Number 8
"It does an outstanding job of teaching the reader how to build a computer. Having it on hand could be a great confidence booster for a novice."— Marte Brengle, Windows 7 Tutorials
"It would be a great book for budding (teenage or older) scientist or detective! I bet science teachers would have great participation--with minimal whining--by implementing some of these science labs into their curriculum--in the school system or for home schooling."— Michelle, My Springfield Mommy
"This book is a pretty straightforward read. It makes you feel as if you are part of CSI!"— Lisa Martin, Lisa Reviews
"There is quite a bit of fun to be had here though, and a great deal of understanding of how things work to be gained by working through this book. The Illustrated Guide to Home Forensic Science Experiments is do it yourself science at a very basic level, and recommended for all nerds in training."— Greg Barbrick, Blogcritics.org
"I couldn't do home labs without it...If you want to do home labs on your own, I would suggest this."— Linsey Knerl, Lille Punkin'
"With proper supervision, this is an ideal book for middle-school and above students who are interested in the whys behind forensic science and those who want to challenge themselves in learning about chemical and physical reactions used in our everyday lives. "— Conny Crisalli, BookPleasures.com
"For the teenager, the Illustrated Guide to Home Forensic Science Experiments: All Lab, No Lecture is a great resource that will inspire and educate them, not numb their mind like a gratuitous video game. For the adult, it may reveal the latent forensic scientist that was always within them."— Ben Rothke, RSA Conference
"If there's one thing that really irritates me about some homeschool science books, it's that they assume you are fully equipped with a school-sized lab and have more equipment than most families can afford. The Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments doesn't do that; in fact, it's a very practical and approachable method to teach kids of any age some of the most important biology principles they'll need to know!"— Linsey Knerl, Lille Punkin'
"Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments is well-written and well-illustrated."— Si Dunn, Sagecreek Productions
"This book is for anyone, from responsible teenagers to adults, who wants to learn about biology by doing real, hands-on laboratory work."— Amanda Tippit Chilson, Outnumbered 3 to 1
"Great both for homeschoolers or for anyone who just wants to learn more about biology by doing real, hands on lab work."— Anne G., Upstate Ramblings
"The Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments would also make a great course for homeschool Co-Op classes. Especially considering it can be used with so many different curriculums. The students can do biology at home and the lab at co-op. Im seriously considering this for next year."— Katy, Katydid Country
"Both of my kids enjoy and excel in the study of science. My daughter has even expressed her desire to become a neurosurgeon someday, though it is still early and that is subject to change. I like to fill some of those Summer Vacation "Mom, I'm so bored!", moments with something educational and The Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments by Robert Bruce Thompson and Barbara Fritchman Thompson from O'Reilly Media helped me do that. The photographs were amazing and definitely are favorite part of this book. "— Melissa, outnumbered3-1.com
"I have used and loved the authors Chemistry book, Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments: All Lab, No Lecture (DIY Science), but I honestly did not expect to like this one as well, just because it isnt my favorite subject. But now I am actually excited about doing Biology, and looking forward to it! I decided we are going to start the using this book now, because it seems too interesting to wait. So we are going to learn to use the microscope, make slides and mount specimens over the summer, and have fun with this book."— Anne, Upstate Ramblings
"My husband's next school course is in Biology and as my son is going into High-School Biology this year, I thought this would be a great book to have at home. It talks about the importance of keeping a Lab Notebook (and how to format it), how to prepare and give careful consideration to your work area (especially at home) and planning / scheduling. I found the experiments to be very interesting and the procedures not difficult to read at all. After each Lab there are Review Questions and some of them come with colored photos to assist you on the provided steps. "— Manda Tippit, inRandom
"A thoroughly educational and simultaneously entertaining introduction to microbiology for the home Maker and for in-home education."— Ira Laefsky, Amazon.com
"I found the Thompsons book the best Ive read when it comes to building PCs."— Rik Farrow, ;login:
"The book features large, full-color photographs, showing various points of construction for each project. In addition to construction details, in-depth discussions of component selections are also given in each section, giving the reasoning behind the ones selected and why...Authors Robert Bruce Thompson and Barbara Fritchman Thompson give you all you need to know in one neat package. Well worth the price and time to read."— Mark Mattson, Computer Users of Erie, Horizons
"It doesn't matter if you've never built a computer system before or if you've built PCs for your entire extended family, you need this book if you want to be confident that you're doing it right and for the right price."— Tim Fisher, About.com


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FunStuff: Charlottesville events January 12 and beyond
Clear Blue country
Joe Overton, the frontman for Clear Blue Sky, claims he has a foot stuck in 1954, the early days of country music. For this Central Virginia band, the old-fashioned sounds interspersed with original tunes stay true to their Blue Ridge roots. Come ready to cry in your coffee or two-step your cares away.
January 13, Crozet Mudhouse, 7pm, free
Rock-and-roller skate
Albemarle Parks and Rec opens up Greenwood Community Center for some Saturday night fever on roller skates during the cold winter months and on through May. Skates are available to rent for $3– or rent the whole building for $30 an hour for your own bash. The community center is at 865 Greenwood Road. From Crozet, just keep going way out Jarmans Gap Road.
Saturdays, Greenwood Community Center, 6 to 9pm, $2
Dance, baby
While runners are getting ready for marathons, what about partiers who need to get in shape for Fat Tuesday? Do you really need to hear more than "New Orleans groove/funk" to know that Jacabone will have you up and moving? The voice of Fritz Berry, who also plays harmonica, has been compared to a cross between Greg Allman and B.B. King. Joining in on vocals are bassist J.D. D'Errico and guitarist Ian Lawler. Doug Wannamaker from Indecision and Everything plays keys and Nate Brown, also from Everything and locals XPS, is on drums.
January 13, Rapture, 10pm, free
Sunday in the country with music
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards in North Garden provides a good reason to take a cruise south of town with its "Music on the Hill" series. Second Draw kicks off the year with an amalgam of bluegrass, jam band, and acoustic rock in Pippin Hill's tasting room at 5022 Plank Road. Did we mention there's wine?
January 15, Pippin Hill Farm, 2 to 5pm, free
Let the curling begin
Virginia's only curling league readies to sweep the ice for the next 10 Mondays. The Scots are believed to have invented this game that's like shuffleboard on ice and requires no ice skating aptitude. It's still possible to get in on the league action, which has more than 18 teams, for $150 a person, but if you just want to watch this winter sport beloved by Canadians while enjoying a cold beer, you can do that too.
January 15, Main Street Arena, 7:30/8:30/9:30pm, spectators free
Winter color
We're always glad for an excuse to head up scenic Stony Point Road to Les Yeux du Monde's W.G. Clark-designed gallery. And Ellen Hathaway's brilliantly colored, brightly imagined "Ephiphanies" show is just the thing to warm up a gray January afternoon. The exhibit runs through February 12 at the 841 Wolf Trap Road gallery, and can also be seen by special appointment.
Thursdays-Sundays, Les Yeux du Monde, 1 to 5pm, free
Jospé jazz in Waynesboro
From drummer Robert Jospé's alternate Inner Rhythm world comes this latest incarnation, the Robert Jospé Jazz Quartet, with legendary guitarist Royce Campbell, bassist Rusty Farmer, and vocalist Laura Ann Singh. The group offers an evening of jazz and blues at the Gateway, an old storefront at 329 West Main Street and the place to be in downtown Waynesboro until the Wayne Theatre restoration is complete.
January 14, Gateway in Waynesboro, 8pm, $10
Mysterious Monacans
Several thousand years before the white man named this town in honor of an English queen, the Monacans were here, speaking a language related to Sioux and burying their dead in mounds. As part of the year-long celebration of Charlottesville's 250th birthday, Karenne Wood, director of Virginia Indian Heritage program and a Monacan tribal councilor herself, discusses the history and culture of "Monacan Indians: Here before Charlottesville was Charlottesville."
January 17, City Council Chambers, noon, free
Feasting frenzy
It's not too early to start thinking about Restaurant Week and which of 20 dining establishments you want to try during this Hook-sponsored feeding frenzy, as this $26 dinner is known to book up fast. Along with 14 favorites like Fossett's and Bang, a new crop of restaurants has toss their menus into the ring, including Balkan Bistro, Copacabana, and Tempo. Check out Cvilleyum.com for more details.
January 23-29, all over town, dinner hours, $26
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The older the family, the juicier the skeletons in the closet, and the FFV Randolphs, who produced Thomas Jefferson, among a long list of the ruling class in Virginia, are no exception. Historian Ruth Doumlele, author of The Randolph Women and Their Men, looks at the females of this species in the post-Revolutionary War era, comparing the scale of their lives to Gone With the Wind– only true. She's signing books at 5798 Three Notched Road in Crozet.
January 14, Over the Moon Bookstore, 6 to 7pm, free
This week's "FunStuff" was compiled by Lisa Provence, and next week's "FunStuff" will be compiled by another newsroom staffer. To get your event considered, send a press release to email@example.com.
CORRECTION: Robert Jospe's group, Inner Rhythm, was misidentified and has been corrected January 18.

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27-3022.00 - Reporters and Correspondents
Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation. Report and write stories for newspaper, news magazine, radio, or television.
Sample of reported job titles: Anchor, General Assignment Reporter, News Director, News Reporter, Reporter, Sports Writer, Staff Writer, Television News Anchor (TV News Anchor), Television News Reporter, Television Reporter (TV Reporter)
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
- Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas.
- Research a story's background information to provide complete and accurate information.
- Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about a story.
- Establish and maintain relationships with individuals who are credible sources of information.
- Report news stories for publication or broadcast, describing the background and details of events.
- Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience, or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social, or other functions.
- Revise work to meet editorial approval or to fit time or space requirements.
- Review and evaluate notes taken about news events to isolate pertinent facts and details.
- Investigate breaking news developments, such as disasters, crimes, or human-interest stories.
- Review written, audio, or video copy and correct errors in content, grammar, or punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
- Report on specialized fields such as medicine, green technology, environmental issues, science, politics, sports, arts, consumer affairs, business, religion, crime, or education.
- Determine a published or broadcasted story's emphasis, length, and format and organize material accordingly.
- Transmit news stories or reporting information from remote locations, using equipment such as satellite phones, telephones, fax machines, or modems.
- Check reference materials, such as books, news files, or public records, to obtain relevant facts.
- Discuss issues with editors to establish priorities or positions.
- Photograph or videotape news events.
- Take pictures or video and process them for inclusion in a story.
- Present live or recorded commentary via broadcast media.
- Conduct taped or filmed interviews or narratives.
- Develop ideas or material for columns or commentaries by analyzing and interpreting news, current issues, or personal experiences.
- Communicate with readers, viewers, advertisers, or the general public via mail, email, or telephone.
- Write online blog entries that address news developments or offer additional information, opinions, or commentary on news events.
- Assign stories to other reporters or duties to production staff.
- Write columns, editorials, commentaries, or reviews that interpret events or offer opinions.
- Edit or assist in editing videos for broadcast.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software — IBM SPSS Statistics ; Statistical analysis software
- Data base user interface and query software — FileMaker Pro; Microsoft Access ; Microsoft SQL Server ; Online databases
- Desktop publishing software — Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign ; Microsoft Publisher; Quark Xpress
- Information retrieval or search software — LexisNexis
- Instant messaging software — Twitter
- Internet browser software — Web browser software
- Map creation software — ESRI ArcView; Mapping software
- Object oriented data base management software — Microsoft Visual FoxPro
- Office suite software — Microsoft Office
- Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Video creation and editing software — Adobe Systems Adobe AfterEffects ; Apple Final Cut Pro; Video editing software; YouTube
- Web page creation and editing software — Facebook ; Social media sites ; Social media software
- Web platform development software — Hypertext markup language HTML
- Word processing software — Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used
- Desktop computers
- Digital audio workstation DAW — Digital audio workstations
- Digital camcorders or video cameras — High definition HD video cameras; Television cameras
- Digital cameras — Compact digital cameras
- Laser fax machine — Laser facsimile machines
- Microphones
- Mobile phones — Satellite phones
- Notebook computers — Laptop computers
- Personal computers
- Satellite core equipment — Mobile broadcast units
- Special purpose telephones — Multi-line telephone systems
- Video editors — Video editing equipment
- English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
- Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
- Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
- Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
- Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
- Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
- Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
- Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
- Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
- Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
- Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
- Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
- Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Work Activities
- Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
- Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Detailed Work Activities
- Analyze information obtained from news sources.
- Gather information for news stories.
- Coordinate logistics for productions or events.
- Edit written materials.
- Report news to the public.
- Determine presentation subjects or content.
- Operate communications, transmissions, or broadcasting equipment.
- Edit audio or video recordings.
- Coordinate reporting or editing activities.
- Operate still or video cameras or related equipment.
- Inform viewers, listeners, or audiences.
- Interview others for news or entertainment purposes.
- Monitor current trends.
- Write informational material.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context
- Time Pressure — 100% responded "Every day."
- Electronic Mail — 95% responded "Every day."
- Telephone — 95% responded "Every day."
- Contact With Others — 77% responded "Constant contact with others."
- Face-to-Face Discussions — 73% responded "Every day."
- Freedom to Make Decisions — 59% responded "A lot of freedom."
- Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 73% responded "Extremely important."
- Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 82% responded "Every day."
- Frequency of Decision Making — 59% responded "Every day."
- Duration of Typical Work Week — 59% responded "More than 40 hours."
- Structured versus Unstructured Work — 41% responded "Some freedom."
- Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 45% responded "Very important results."
- Level of Competition — 50% responded "Highly competitive."
- Spend Time Sitting — 55% responded "More than half the time."
- In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — 32% responded "Every day."
- Letters and Memos — 33% responded "Once a month or more but not every week."
- Deal With External Customers — 36% responded "Extremely important."
- Work With Work Group or Team — 32% responded "Very important."
- Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — 41% responded "Once a month or more but not every week."
- Physical Proximity — 50% responded "Slightly close (e.g., shared office)."
- Frequency of Conflict Situations — 45% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — 23% responded "Extremely important."
- Consequence of Error — 23% responded "Very serious."
- Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — 27% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — 23% responded "More than half the time."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
|Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
|Related Experience
|A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
|Job Training
|Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
|Job Zone Examples
|Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.
|SVP Range
|(7.0 to < 8.0)
Percentage of Respondents
|Education Level Required
|Bachelor's degree
|Some college, no degree
|Associate's degree
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- Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
- Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
- Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
Work Styles
- Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
- Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
- Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
- Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
- Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
- Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
- Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
- Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
- Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
- Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
- Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
- Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
- Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
Work Values
- Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
- Recognition — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
- Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
Related Occupations
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wage data for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists.
|Median wages (2019)
|$22.25 hourly, $46,270 annual
|State wages
|Local wages
|Employment (2018)
|42,800 employees
|Projected growth (2018-2028)
|Decline (-2% or lower)
|Projected job openings (2018-2028)
|State trends
|Top industries (2018)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data and 2018-2028 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2018-2028). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Job Openings on the Web
Sources of Additional Information
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Want a car that will last a long, long time? Buy a Porsche.
According to Consumer Reports' latest reliability survey, all cars and SUVs made by the Stuttgart, Germany-based automaker are rated average or better when it comes to longevity. One car in particular — Porsche's $47,600 Boxster — stands above the rest. It has the best predicted reliability of any vehicle tested by Consumer Reports this year.
Forbes.com slide show: 10 cars that will make it past 200,000 miles
In fact, predicted reliability for 2011 models of the two-seat convertible is expected to be 85% better than average. That's why, along with the Lexus LX and the Toyota Tundra, it makes our list of vehicles you can trust well beyond the 150,000-mile mark.
Behind the numbers
To compile our list of the cars most worthy of trust over a long life on the road, we scoured Consumer Reports data from its October 2010 reliability survey for all new models in the United States. We selected the top-rated model in each of 10 automotive segments, from pick-up trucks and SUVs to tiny coupes and family sedans.
The big result this year? While Japanese brands still dominate our list (Toyota and Honda had five and two entries, respectively), Ford has finally earned a spot among the best. More than 90 percent of the Ford products tested — including those with the Lincoln badge — have at least average reliability.
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At the top of its list the $28,240 Ford Fusion Hybrid and $28,850 Ford Flex each received scores of "excellent" on predicted reliability, the highest possible distinction. They are expected to perform 53 percent and 60 percent better than their peers, respectively, according to CR data — numbers that say a lot about the progress Ford has made in the last few years when it comes to competing with the Japanese.
"The Fusion is now rated with better quality than the Accord or the Camry," says John McElroy, the host of Detroit's Autoline Daily show. "And they have a hybrid version of it, which, even though it doesn't sell well, gives it a lot of credibility for the whole Fusion brand."
For reliability, think East
One vehicle on our list that is selling well is the $21,695 Honda CR-V. It was among the top 10 highest-selling vehicles in the nation last month, with 18,263 units sold (up 5 percent over 2009 for the year to date), and the highest-selling crossover or SUV in the nation.
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Acura's $46,830 RL sedan, made by Honda, also saw major placement on our list. So did Toyota's $24,460 Sienna, $24,180 FJ Cruiser and the $12,855 Yaris, which received significant praise in the Consumer Reports study for its "extremely reliable" results.
"Toyotas are very reliable, they still perform very well" despite the massive recalls some models suffered earlier this year, says David Champion, the senior director of auto testing at Consumer Reports. "They're quiet; they're comfortable. The people who have them generally really like the vehicle."
The same can be said for Porsche's Boxster roadster — but that staunch European reliability doesn't apply across the board. Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz are listed among the least-reliable manufacturers this year (the BMW M3 continues to stand out as an exceptionally strong model among these brands). The cars with the worst predicted reliability, according to Consumer Reports data? The Audi A6 3.0T and Jaguar XF. Maybe they should take their next cues from Ford.
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Family Storytime
October 9th, 10:30am to 11:00am
Our free Family Storytimes are full of stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children 6 years and under with a parent or caregiver.
Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Best for ages 6 and under, but everyone is welcome!
Free, drop-in!
Children's Information
905-727-9494 ext 280
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My sister and nephew used to live in Italy and I had the pleasure of visiting them for several weeks at a time in my late 20s. Positioned just a few miles from the center of Pisa and only a five minute walk to the Italian Mediterranean coast, they lived in a huge and comfortable house in Livorno. But the first time I went, it took me about four full days to totally mentally disconnect from my cell phone, my voicemail, the internet and cable TV. I literally had to detox from the mechanics of my very modern life and fall helplessly into a pattern of living that seemed unusually slow. I thought the situation was disquieting, but I realized that I was approaching a quiet way of life that my soul desperately longed for.
When the plumber came to the house one day, he checked the pipes in a leisurely way and my sister had told me very specifically not to let him leave until the leak had been fixed. I thought it was funny she was so adamant about it, but when he turned to me and said "domani, domani" I knew he meant tomorrow or the next day and I had to block him from leaving. He laughed and found another way out, lighting a cigarette and gliding without a care in the world down my sister's driveway. Though he did come back two days later, I realized that the leak was not so bad that it couldn't wait and all was really OK.
That sort of attitude reminded me of my college years in many ways. Yes, I am old enough to say that the internet didn't exist when I was in college. We did not have e-mail and absurdly cheap long distance plans. I didn't even have a TV most of the time I was in college, and when I did it was basically furniture and a place to put my books. Like Italy, days and nights were for reading, walking, eating and being with friends. I profoundly enjoyed this sort of slow living which, in many repects, was not slow at all. It was colorful and rich, brimming with new conversations, experiences and people. You floated along in life with a wondrous sense that anything could happen at any moment. And life was meant to unfold and be discovered rather than worked to death and made into something else.
Now that I am a mother, I want to instill this sense of slow living into my son's reality. Though Mom and Dad are crazy busy, there are several hours in the day that can be devoted to being with my son in a fun, conscious and totally random way. "So… what do you want to do?" I ask my little guy. Sometimes it is "park" or "store" or "walk in the woods" or just "play trains" and that's what we do. Now I am understanding how life can be free again. How the wonder and randomness of life can be reignited at any moment through creativity, play and just setting the intention to have more joy in one's life.
This is why I absolutely love the ladies at www.slowfamilyliving.com. They not only understand the deep need to live presently, but they've made a movement out of empowering families and individuals to take regular stock of the emotional life they've created. Just slow down. Be, you know, more European and student-y about it all. Know that this, right now, is your life happening right before your eyes. Savor it.


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A collection of scholarly works about individual liberty and free markets. A project of Liberty Fund, Inc.
1588 - 1679
Historical Period:
The Early Modern Period
Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) was an English philosopher who lived during the English Revolution. He is most famous for his work of political philosophy The Leviathan.


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