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Angora Rabbit
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Axolotl
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Aye-Aye
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Blobfish
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Dumbo Octopus
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Emperor Tamarin
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Frill-necked Lizard
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Hagfish
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Komondor Dog
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Narwhal
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Pink Fairy Armadillo
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Proboscis Monkey
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Pygmy Marmoset
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Shoebill
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Sloth
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Star-nosed Mole
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Sucker-footed Bat
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Sun Bear
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Tapir
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Trasier
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Yeti Crab
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And Finally…
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Vacancy : Lowongan SMA & D1: Resepsionis & Typist URGENTLY REQUIRED Dear All, We are a National EPCI Company, is currently looking for : 1. Receptionist The requirements are: 1. Hold minimum SMA/D1 in any social major 2. Having experience in the same position minimum 1 year. 3. Good in English speaking and writing, is a must 4. Responsible, Friendly and Having Good Manner 5. Computer literate: Microsoft Office 2. Typist The requirements are: 1. Hold minimum SMA/D1 in any social major 2. Having experience in the same position minimum 1 year. 3. Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), with excellent typing skill 4. English literate Should you meet the requirements above, please send your complete CV and cover letter along with your expected salary before July 18, 2008 with position and your name on your email subject (example: Receptionist – Selly B.) to:
[email protected] Thank you very much. July 3, 2008 Posted by Joe Leonhart | Vacancy - Lowongan Kerja | 5 Comments
Vacancy : Lowongan Bank BUMN Bank Mandiri July 2, 2008 As the largest Bank in Indonesia that aims to be a regional champion bank, Bank Mandiri has vacancies for professional candidates to join our Information Technology team in the implementation of Enterprise Risk Management. General requirements:.Bechelor/Master degree in business,accountancy or relevant major from a reputable university. At least 5 years banking experience,either as part of a banking institution or in a business consulting capacity..Ideally from one of the following environment : credit risk,credit policy,operational risk, or compliance Specific requirements: PROFESSIONAL STAFF – CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT (BSA-CR). Subject matter expertise of banking regulations (e.g.,PBI,Based II) and market good practice in the area of credit risk management. Detailed understanding of the overall credit risk management lifecycle and associated credit risk and the policies,procedures and strategies employed to manage risk. Ability to provide pragmatic advice concerning the practical implications of Basel II implementation (Standardized Approach and IRB Approach) and how banking institutions should best manage these. Ability to apply technical aspects to financial service regulations to practical business scenarios. Definition,development,validati on,application,and revaluation of Probability of Default models. Some understanding of Loss Given Default and Exposure At Default methodology would be an advantage. Contribute in end-to-end data management for credit risk,including data definition, data cleansing and data quality maintenance strategies. Evaluation,development and implementation of credit risk strategies,policies and procedures related to significant aspects of the end to end credit process PROFESSIONAL STAFF – OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT (BSA-OR). Subject matter expertise of banking regulations (e.g., PBI,Basel II) and market good practice in the area of operational risk management. Detailed understanding of the overall operational risk management lifecycle and associated operational risk policies,procedures and strategies employed to manage this risk. Ability to provide pragmatic advice concerning the pratical implications of Basel II implementation and how banking institutions should best manage these. Implementation the methodology for operational risk management and reporting developed by central Operational Risk Management Group. Detection,analysis and control risk elements,including production of various operational risk reports. Participation in definition of an operational risk model (identification and prioritization of key risk factors,prioritization of operational risk drivers, establishing a risk hierarchy, performing event impact and frequency measurements). Operational risk assessment through launch of new products. Analysis and assessment of inadequate internal procedures and processes. Analysis and assessment of inadequate management of IT and other systems, as well as in cases of unforeseeable external events Application letter, CV and recent photograp should be submitted to the address below not letter than two weeks after this advertisement date. Put the position code desired on the left side of your envelope. PO BOX 4655 JKTM 12700 Only short-listed candidates will be notified PT Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk.Plaza MandiriJl. Jend. Gatot Subroto Kav. 36-38Jakarta 12190INDONESIA Lowongan Bank BUMN Bank Mandiri July 3, 2008 Posted by Joe Leonhart | Vacancy - Lowongan Kerja | 6 Comments
Retirement Center Two elderly gentlemen from a retirement center were sitting on a bench under a tree when one turns to the other and says: “John, I’m 83 years old now and I’m just full of aches and pains. I know you’re about my age. How do you feel?” John says, “I feel just like a newborn baby.” “Really!? Like a newborn baby!?” “Yep. No hair, no teeth, and I think I just pooped my pants.” July 3, 2008 Posted by Joe Leonhart | Humor | Leave a comment
Pasca-418 Tahun Kota Medan Pasca-418 Tahun Kota Medan Apa Kabar Pengamanan Fasiltas Umum Usia 418 tahun untuk sebuah kota sebenarnya sudah cukup menjadikannya paripurna. Persoalannya, kecenderungan kita memaknai pembangunan dari segi fisik semata, sehingga barometer keberhasil pun ke arah itu. Misal, keberhasilan pendidikan selalu diukur dari banyaknya gedung-gedung sekolah dan fasilitas pendidikan. Keberhasilan kehidupan beragama diukur dari banyaknya rumahrumah ibadah dan tidak adanya konflik dalam kehidupan beragama. Keterkejutan Budaya Padahal, sesungguhnya makna pembangunan lebih dari sekadar fisik. Pertanyaannya, jika saja orang-orang pedalaman yang terisolir dikenakan pakaian modern, apakah otomatis ia jadi orang modern. Maaf, suku Aborigin di Australia sana banyak tewas bukan karena dibedili, tetapi karena mengalami culture shock (keterkejutan budaya), ketika berhadapan dengan modernitas yang tak terpahaminya. Ya, pembangunan sesungguhnya bagai dua sisi mata uang: fisik dan nonfisik, keduanya harus seiring dan sejalan, tidak boleh saling meninggalkan. Secara fisik bangsa-bangsa yang tertinggal dapat mengejarnya dengan speed yang maksimal. Secara nonfisik, jika speed dipaksa maksimal, niscaya akan terjadi keterkejutan budaya yang berdampak luas ke seluruh sektor kehidupan. Jujur saja, meski di sana-sini masih terdapat kelemahan, Medan sudah berkembang ke arah kota sebagaimana layaknya kota-kota yang ada di belahan bumi mana saja. Persoalannya, sikap mental masyarakatnya, masih banyak yang tertinggal jauh, sehingga sarana dan prasarana, infrastruktur dan suprastruktur terkadang tidak terjaga dengan baik. Sebuah kota, dewasa ini belum dalam dikatakan paripurna bila sarana fasilitas umumnya tak terawat dan terjaga dengan baik seperti taman kota, kabel listrik serta telkom dan sejenisnya, rumah-rumah ibadah, sekolah dan lain sebagainya. Untuk Medan yang sudah 418 tahun (1 Juli 2008 lalu) ketimpangan itu terdapat pada manusianya. Pada kesempatan ini penulis mencoba melihat infrastruktur telekomunikasi (kabel) yang merupakan salah satu fasilitas umum yang sangat penting dijaga. Data yang sampai pada penulis, kota Medan menjadi lokasi pencurian kabel tertinggi di Indonesia. Selain Medan ada beberapa lokasi lainnya, seperti Ceribon, Bandung, Malang, Solo, Semarang dan Jember. Tingginya kasus pencurian kabel di area layanan Telkom Kandatel Medan (meliputi Kota Medan, Kabupaten Langkat, Kota Binjai, Kabupaten Deli Serdang) mengakibatkan ribuan telepon pelanggan terputus. Bahkan di banyak lokasi terjadi pencurian berulang. Kerugian akibat pencurian aset negara ini mencapai miliaran rupiah, baik di sisi Telkom mau pun pelanggan. 5000 Telepon Terputus Penegasan itu disampaikan General Manager (GM) Telkom Kandatel Medan R. Umam kepada Wartawan awal Juni 2008 lalu. Diperkirakan, sekitar 5000 telepon pelanggan terputus akibat pencurian. Karena itu, Umam menyampaikan permohonan maafnya kepada pelanggan yang menjadi korban pencurian ini. Tapi, apakah persoalan selesai? Upaya yang dilakukan Telkom untuk mengatasi terputusnya kabel telepon itu, dengan melakukan penyambungan kembali. Tapi dibeberapa lokasi kabel yang baru saja disambung, bahkan belum hidup ke pelanggan, sudah hilang keesokan harinya. Kerugian disisi Telkom tidak sedikit, yakni mencapai Rp 200 juta setiap bulannya. Kerugian itu belum dihitung kehilangan pulsa percakapan. Yang sangat menyedihkan tentu saja kerugian yang diderita pelanggan khususnya pelanggan bisnis dimana fasilitas telepon adalah bahagian dari kebutuhan bisnis mereka. Upaya lain yang dilakukan Telkom Medan untuk mencegah terjadinya pencurian aset negara ini adalah dengan melakukan kerjasama, baik dengan pihak kepolisian, masyarakat setempat, melakukan patroli internal. Tapi kasus pencurian itu belum bisa ditekan. ”Medan adalah lokasi pencurian kabel tertinggi di Indonesia,” kata Umam. Dari data yang disampaikan, untuk periode Januari-Mei 2008 terjadi 587 kasus. Jumlah kasus pencurian itu mengalami peningkatan. Tahun 2005 terjadi 21 kasus, tahun 2006 : 377 kasus dan tahun 2007 : 741 kasus. Dari 587 kasus yang terjadi selama Januari-Mei 2008 itu masing-masing terjadi pada bulan Januari 107 kasus, Februari 85 kasus, Maret 107 kasus, April 144 kasus dan Mei 144 kasus. Ada tiga lokasi paling rawan pencurian aset negara ini, yakni kawasan Tembung (Jln Beringin, Pasar 7, Pasar 11, Bandar Setia, Laut Dendang), Sukaramai (kawasan Mandala dan Jermal), Simpang Limun (kawasan SM Raja, Marendal dan Johor) serta beberapa lokasi lainnya, seperti Marelan, Belawan dan Binjai. Saat ini pihak Telkom sedang melakukan upaya kerjasama untuk melakukan operasi mencegah kasus pencurian ini dengan melakukan pemetaan lokasi rawan pencurian. Kerjasama juga akan dilakukan dengan pemerintah daerah guna melibatkan peran aktif desa melalui pola siskamling yang ada. Sejauh ini dari kerjasama itu, tertangkap 29 orang pelaku pencurian selama tahun 2008. Persoalannya, para penadah tidak pernah tertangkap. Ada apa? Flexi Home Menurut GM Kandatel Medan itu, Telkom saat ini mengalami kesulitan untuk melakukan perbaikan (recovery) karena tidak amannya kabel telepon. Ada pelanggan yang sudah terputus selama beberapa bulan. Untuk itulah, kata Umam, Telkom Kandatel Medan akan mengusakan recovery dengan penggantian telepon wireline (kabel) dengan telepon wireless (Flexihome) khususnya di daerah rawan pencurian. Katanya, pada bulan Mei 2008, telah dilakukan penggantian lebih dari 500 telepon pelanggan dari wireline ke wireless di berbagai lokasi. Pada bulan Juni 2008 kembali dilakukan penggantian sebanyak 2000 sst (satuan sambungan telepon) lagi. Untuk penggantian itu, Telkom tidak memungut biaya apa pun. Tim Recovery Telkom Kandatel Medan mendatangi pelanggan yang teleponnya rusak akibat pencurian dan menggantikannya dengan pesawat Flexi Home. Namun, karena teknologi yang digunakan adalah wireless maka nomor pelanggan terpaksa diganti dengan nomor yang baru ( dengan prefix 77xxxxxx atau 76xxxxxx). Kata Umam, untuk lokasi yang tingkat kerawanannya sangat tinggi, Telkom tidak akan melakukan penggantian kabel dan diharapkan Flexi Home akan menjadi solusi permanen. Tingginya tingkat pencurian kabel ini, di samping mentalitas yang rendah, juga karena kondisi kemiskinan. Coba bayangkan, satu kilogram kabel telepon para penadah berani membayar Rp 85 ribu. 10 kg saja, para pencuri sudah dapat mengantongi Rp 850 ribu, tanpa menyadari yang 10 kg itu, Telkom mengalami kerugian ratusan juta rupiah. Penyuluhan Saran penulis, di samping melakukan pembinaan dan penyuluhan kepada masyarakat tentang betapa pentingnya menjaga sarana dan prasarana umum, juga pengawasan. Penyuluhan, di samping membangun kesadaran juga sanksi yang harus diterima para pencuri kabel. Pasal 55 UU No 36/1999 tentang telekomunikasi menyebutkan: Setiap pencurian kabel telepon atau merusak fasilitas Telkom dapat dihukum maksimal 6 tahun penjara atau denda 600 juta rupiah. Di samping penyuluhan, Telkom pun dapat menerapkan pengawasan yang tidak konvensional, seperti memanfaatkan tekonlogi CCTV, alaram atau sejenisnya. Dalam pada itu kerja sama dengan pihak kepolisian, OKP (organisasi kepemudaan) dan lain sebagainya terus ditingkatkan. Semoga. *Peminat Masalah Sosial Budaya Menetap di Medan July 3, 2008 Posted by hidayatbanjar | Life Style | 2 Comments
Top 10 Things You Can Do to Reduce Global Warming Burning fossil fuels such as natural gas, coal, oil and gasoline raises the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, and carbon dioxide is a major contributor to the greenhouse effect and global warming (http://environment.about.com/od/globalwarming/a/greenhouse.htm). You can help to reduce the demand for fossil fuels, which in turn reduces global warming, by using energy more wisely. Here are 10 simple actions you can take to help reduce global warming.
1. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Do your part to reduce waste by choosing reusable products instead of disposables. Buying products with minimal packaging (including the economy size when that makes sense for you) will help to reduce waste. And whenever you can, recycle paper (http://environment.about.com/od/recycling/a/officepaper.htm), plastic (http://environment.about.com/od/earthtalkcolumns/a/recycleplastics.htm), newspaper, glass and aluminum cans. If there isn’t a recycling program (http://environment.about.com/od/recycling/a/benefit_vs_cost.htm) at your workplace, school, or in your community, ask about starting one. By recycling half of your household waste, you can save 2,400 pounds of carbon dioxide annually.
2. Use Less Heat and Air Conditioning Adding insulation to your walls and attic, and installing weather stripping or caulking around doors and windows can lower your heating costs more than 25 percent, by reducing the amount of energy you need to heat and cool your home.Turn down the heat while you’re sleeping at night or away during the day, and keep temperatures moderate at all times. Setting your thermostat just 2 degrees lower in winter and higher in summer could save about 2,000 pounds of carbon dioxide each year.
3. Change a Light Bulb (http://environment.about.com/od/greenlivingdesign/a/light_bulbs.htm) Wherever practical, replace regular light bulbs with compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. Replacing just one 60-watt incandescent light bulb with a CFL will save you $30 over the life of the bulb. CFLs also last 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs, use two-thirds less energy, and give off 70 percent less heat.If every U.S. family replaced one regular light bulb with a CFL, it would eliminate 90 billion pounds of greenhouse gases, the same as taking 7.5 million cars off the road.
4. Drive Less and Drive Smart (http://environment.about.com/od/greenlivingdesign/a/tire_pressure.htm) Less driving means fewer emissions. Besides saving gasoline, walking and biking are great forms of exercise. Explore your community’s mass transit system, and check out options for carpooling to work or school.When you do drive, make sure your car is running efficiently. For example, keeping your tires properly inflated can improve your gas mileage by more than 3 percent. Every gallon of gas you save not only helps your budget, it also keeps 20 pounds of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. (http://environment.about.com/od/greenlivingdesign/a/tire_pressure.htm)
5. Buy Energy-Efficient Products When it’s time to buy a new car, choose one that offers good gas mileage. Home appliances now come in a range of energy-efficient models, and compact florescent bulbs are designed to provide more natural-looking light while using far less energy than standard light bulbs.Avoid products that come with excess packaging, especially molded plastic and other packaging that can’t be recycled. If you reduce your household garbage by 10 percent, you can save 1,200 pounds of carbon dioxide annually.
6. Use Less Hot Water Set your water heater at 120 degrees to save energy, and wrap it in an insulating blanket if it is more than 5 years old. Buy low-flow showerheads to save hot water and about 350 pounds of carbon dioxide yearly. Wash your clothes in warm or cold water to reduce your use of hot water and the energy required to produce it. That change alone can save at least 500 pounds of carbon dioxide annually in most households. Use the energy-saving settings on your dishwasher (http://environment.about.com/od/greenlivingdesign/a/dishwashers.htm) and let the dishes air-dry.
7. Use the “Off” Switch Save electricity and reduce global warming by turning off lights when you leave a room, and using only as much light as you need. And remember to turn off your television, video player, stereo and computer when you’re not using them.It’s also a good idea to turn off the water when you’re not using it. While brushing your teeth, shampooing the dog or washing your car, turn off the water until you actually need it for rinsing. You’ll reduce your water bill and help to conserve a vital resource.
8. Plant a Tree (http://environment.about.com/od/whatyoucando/a/billion_trees.htm) If you have the means to plant a tree, start digging. During photosynthesis, trees and other plants absorb carbon dioxide and give off oxygen. They are an integral part of the natural atmospheric exchange cycle here on Earth, but there are too few of them to fully counter the increases in carbon dioxide caused by automobile traffic, manufacturing and other human activities. A single tree will absorb approximately one ton of carbon dioxide during its lifetime.
9. Get a Report Card from Your Utility Company (http://environment.about.com/od/greenlivinginyourhome/a/energy_audit.htm) Many utility companies provide free home energy audits to help consumers identify areas in their homes that may not be energy efficient. In addition, many utility companies offer rebate programs to help pay for the cost of energy-efficient upgrades.
10. Encourage Others to Conserve Share information about recycling and energy conservation with your friends, neighbors and co-workers, and take opportunities to encourage public officials to establish programs and policies that are good for the environment.These 10 steps will take you a long way toward reducing your energy use and your monthly budget. And less energy use means less dependence on the fossil fuels that create greenhouse gases and contribute to global warming. By Larry West (https://joeleonhart.wordpress.com/mbiopage.htm), About.com July 1, 2008 Posted by Joe Leonhart | Environment | Leave a comment
Five Ways to Help Save the Planet in 30 Minutes or Less You may not be able to reduce global warming, end pollution and save endangered species single-handedly, but by choosing to live an earth-friendly lifestyle you can do a lot every day to help achieve those goals. And by making wise choices about how you live, and the amount of energy and natural resources you consume, you send a clear message to businesses, politicians and government agencies that value you as a customer, constituent and citizen. Here are five simple things you can do—in 30 minutes or less—to help protect the environment and save Planet Earth. Drive Less, Drive Smart Every time you leave your car at home you reduce air pollution, lower (https://joeleonhart.wordpress.com/od/faqglobalwarming/f/greengases.htm), improve your health and save money. Walk or ride a bicycle for short trips, or take public transportation (https://joeleonhart.wordpress.com/od/greenlivingdesign/a/public_transit.htm) for longer ones. In 30 minutes, most people can easily walk a mile or more, and you can cover even more ground on a bicycle, bus, subway or commuter train. Research has shown that people who use public transportation are healthier than those who don’t. Families that use public transportation can save enough money annually to cover their food costs for the year. When you do drive, take the few minutes needed to make sure your engine is well maintained and your tires properly inflated. Benefits of Public Transportation (https://joeleonhart.wordpress.com/od/greenlivingdesign/a/public_transit.htm) Keeping Your Tires Properly Inflated Could Help Save the Planet—and Your Life (https://joeleonhart.wordpress.com/od/greenlivingdesign/a/tire_pressure.htm) Eat Your Vegetables Eating less meat and more fruits, grains and vegetables can help the environment more than you may realize. Eating meat, eggs and dairy products contributes heavily to global warming (https://joeleonhart.wordpress.com/od/faqglobalwarming/f/globalwarming.htm), because raising animals for food produces many more greenhouse gas emissions than growing plants. A 2006 report by the University of Chicago found that adopting a vegan diet does more to reduce global warming than switching to a hybrid car. Raising animals for food also uses enormous amounts of land, water, grain and fuel. Every year in the United States alone, 80 percent of all agricultural land, half of all water resources, 70 percent of all grain, and one-third of all fossil fuels are used to raise animals for food. Making a salad doesn’t take any more time than cooking a hamburger and it’s better for you—and for the environment. Plant-Based Meals: Can Peanut Butter and Jelly Save the World? (https://joeleonhart.wordpress.com/od/greenlivinginthekitchen/a/peanut_butter.htm) What Are the Negative Health Effects of Red Meat? (https://joeleonhart.wordpress.com/od/health/a/red_meat_mad.htm) Does Eating Seafood Help or Harm Your Health? (https://joeleonhart.wordpress.com/od/health/a/mercury_fish.htm) Switch to Reusable Shopping Bags Producing plastic bags (https://joeleonhart.wordpress.com/od/reducingwaste/a/no_plastic_bags.htm) uses a lot of natural resources, and most end up as litter (https://joeleonhart.wordpress.com/b/2008/04/02/litter-trashes-the-environment.htm) that fouls landscapes, clogs waterways, and kills thousands of marine mammals that mistake the ubiquitous bags for food. Worldwide, up to a trillion plastic bags are used and discarded every year—more than a million per minute. The count for paper bags is lower, but the cost in natural resources is still unacceptably high—especially when there is a better alternative. Reusable shopping bags (https://joeleonhart.wordpress.com/od/recycling/a/reusablebags.htm), made of materials that don’t harm the environment during production and don’t need to be discarded after each use, reduce pollution and save resources that could be put to better uses than making plastic and paper bags. Reusable bags are convenient and come in a variety of sizes and styles. Some reusable bags can even be rolled or folded small enough to fit into a purse or pocket. Reusable Bags: Paper, Plastic or Something Better? (https://joeleonhart.wordpress.com/od/recycling/a/reusablebags.htm) Why Stop Using Plastic Bags? (https://joeleonhart.wordpress.com/od/reducingwaste/a/no_plastic_bags.htm) Change Your Light Bulbs Compact fluorescent light bulbs (https://joeleonhart.wordpress.com/od/greenlivingdesign/a/light_bulbs.htm) and light-emitting diodes (https://joeleonhart.wordpress.com/od/renewableenergy/a/solar_led_lamps.htm) (LEDs) are more energy efficient and less expensive to use than the traditional incandescent bulbs invented by Thomas Edison (https://joeleonhart.wordpress.com/od/renewableenergy/a/thomas_edison.htm). For example, compact fluorescent light bulbs use at least two-thirds less energy than standard incandescent bulbs to provide the same amount of light, and they last up to 10 times longer. Compact fluorescent light bulbs also generate 70 percent less heat, so they are safer to operate and can reduce energy costs associated with cooling homes and offices. According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, if every U.S. household replaced just one regular incandescent light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb, it would prevent 90 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, the equivalent of taking 7.5 million cars off the road. On top of that, for every incandescent bulb you replace with an approved compact fluorescent light bulb, you will save consumers $30 in energy costs over the life of the bulb. By Larry West (https://joeleonhart.wordpress.com/mbiopage.htm), About.com July 1, 2008 Posted by Joe Leonhart | Environment | Leave a comment
Do’s and Don’t’s of Dealing With Anger We all experience anger. Managed in healthy ways, anger can be a positive thing — a red flag that something’s wrong, a catalyst for change, a good self-motivator. Handled poorly, anger can cause health and relationship problems. (See this article for more on the negative effects of anger (https://joeleonhart.wordpress.com/od/stresshealth/a/anger_problems.htm).) For many, especially those who didn’t have positive role models for anger management while growing up, dealing with anger can be confusing; it’s hard to know what to do with such a powerful and potentially destructive emotion. Examining your anger and using other anger management techniques (https://joeleonhart.wordpress.com/od/relationships/a/anger_manage.htm) can positively impact your health, relationships and overall happiness. It’s simple to do. Here are some proven anger management strategies.
Understand Your Anger Dealing with anger is much easier when you know what you’re really angry about. Sometimes people may feel generally irritable because of stress (blank), sleep deprivation, and other factors; more often, there’s a more specific reason for the anger. Either way, you can become more aware of what’s behind your anger if you keep an anger journal (a record of what makes you angry throughout the day) for a few weeks, then talk it over with a good friend, or even see a therapist to uncover underlying sources of anger, if you find yourself stumped. Once you are more aware of your sources of anger, you can take steps to deal with it.
Express Yourself—Constructively Research shows that writing about anger and expressing it constructively can help reduce negative mood and even pain, particularly if the writing leads to ‘meaning-making,’ or speculation into the causes of the anger. This research, as well as other research on the benefits of journaling, (https://joeleonhart.wordpress.com/od/generaltechniques/ht/howtojournal.htm) supports the effectiveness of writing down your feelings and working through them on paper. The written expression of anger allows you to actively do something with your anger rather than just letting it make you feel bad.
Take Action Your anger is telling you something. The first part of dealing with anger, as discussed, is examining it and listening to what it’s telling you about your life. The next part involves taking action. Knowing why you’re upset can go a long way, but eliminating your anger triggers and fixing problems that make you angry are equally important. You may not be able to eliminate everything in your life that causes you anger and frustration, but cutting out what you can should go a long way.
Don’t Obsess Ruminating on your anger isn’t actually helpful. Studies show that, among other things, those who have a tendency to ruminate over situations that have made them angry in their past tend to experience higher blood pressure as a result, putting them at greater risk for organ damage and associated health problems. Trying to solve a problem is a good idea, but stewing in your anger is not.
Don’t Over-talk It Discussing your anger is a tricky thing. Talking about your anger with a trusted friend can be an effective strategy for dealing with anger — to a point. It can help you better understand your feelings, brainstorm problem-solving strategies, and strengthen your relationship. However, there’s also evidence that repeatedly discussing topics that make you angry with your friends can actually make you both feel worse, and increase stress hormones (https://joeleonhart.wordpress.com/od/stresshealth/a/cortisol.htm) in your blood. If you’re dealing with anger by talking to friends about it, it’s best to talk about a situation only once, exploring solutions as well as your feelings. Most of us –especially the women — have been involved in conversations that are basically complaint sessions or downward spirals of negative emotion; it’s best to change the subject to a happier topic before it gets that far. If you find yourself wanting to talk a lot about what is making you angry, it might be a good idea to schedule a few sessions with a therapist, who may have some effective ideas on dealing with anger. Sources: Byrd-Craven J, Geary DC, Rose AJ, Ponzi D. Co-ruminating increases stress hormone levels in women. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18206886? ordinalpos=2&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum) Hormones and Behavior, March 2008. Gerin W, Davidson KW, Christenfeld NJ, Goyal T, Schwartz JE. The role of angry rumination and distraction in blood pressure recovery from emotional arousal. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16449413?ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DiscoveryPanel.Pubmed_Discovery_RA) Psychosomatic Medicine, January-February 2006. Graham JE, Lobel M, Glass P, Lokshina I. Effects of written anger expression in chronic pain patients: making meaning from pain. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18320302? ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum) Journal of Behavioral Medicine, March 6, 2008. July 1, 2008 Posted by Joe Leonhart | Soul's Medicine | Leave a comment
Ways to Earn Extra Money Looking for ways to earn extra money? Then, consider these ideas:
Sell Things You No Longer Need Are things that you no longer need or use cluttering up your home? Then, turn them into cash. Sell any items of value on Ebay (http://www.ebay.com/), in the newpaper classifieds or at a consignment store. Then, have a yard sale to sell the rest.
Get Paid for Your Time Online Did you know that there are companies that will pay you to read e-mails, to do web searches and to complete other online activities? It’s true. Sign up with several of them, and get paid for the time that you spend online. Check out Volition.com (http://volition.com/getpaid1.html) for a list of companies to consider.
Get Paid to Take Surveys Turn your opinions into cash by answering online surveys. Just sign up with several survey sites, and wait for the survey invitations to roll in.
Have Your Car Wrapped Do you spend a lot of time on the road? Then, consider turning your car into a rolling billboard. Many companies – big and small – are willing to pay to have your car “wrapped” with their advertisements.
Earn Money from Hobbies Hobbies usually cost money, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Find ways to turn your favorite pasttime into a source of income, and enjoy playing for profit.
Bank for Profit Many banks – on and offline – offer cash incentives for opening a new account (anywhere from $25 to over $100). Take advantage of these offers, and turn banking into a more lucrative experience.
Blog Have knowledge that you’d like to share with the world? Then set up a blog, and put in the work to monetize it. Directory of Advertising Opportunities for Bloggers Earn Money Through Ads on Your Blog
Get a Paper Route Paper routes aren’t just for kids with bicycles any more. If you have a reliable vehicle and a need or desire to boost your income by several hundred dollars a week, a newspaper route could be the answer. Talk to your local newspaper to find out what routes they have available in the area.
Tutor Are you a math whiz? A grammar pro? A chemistry master? Then, become a tutor, and transform your knowledge into a paycheck. Just advertise where parents are likely to look – on campuses, at the library, in the newspaper – and you’ll soon build a list of clients.
Deliver Phone Books Someone’s got to deliver all those phone books, and it may as well be you. Contact your local phone company to find out what you need to do to apply for the job. Then, hussle those books from door to door for some extra green. Note: Often phone companies will place an insert in with your phone bill to announce their need for deliverers. Keep an eye out for this advertisement, and act quickly when you see it.
Become a Mystery Shopper Like to shop? Yep, you can get paid to do that too. Sign up to become a mystery shopper, and turn your trips to the mall into a source of income.
Recycle Your trash can or cluttered garage could be yet another source for money. Aluminum, steel and many other materials can be recycled for profit – now, that’s good news for your bank account and the environment. July 1, 2008 Posted by Joe Leonhart | Life Style | 1 Comment
10 Ways to Help Kids Develop Healthy TV Viewing Habits 1. Preview movies and TV shows before your children watch them. Watch the show or read reviews/ratings to verify that the show meets your standards for content and value. 2. Watch TV with your kids when you can. Co-viewing (https://joeleonhart.wordpress.com/od/healthytvhabits/a/coviewing.htm) allows you to discuss the show with them, and if something inappropriate is shown or said, you can point out that it is something that doesn’t meet your family’s standards. 3. Set time limits. Limiting children’s viewing time can be difficult, but being consistent with the rules can help avoid a conflict. 4. Establish TV rules around your family schedule. For example, make a rule that homework and chores must be done before watching TV. 5. Be aware of commercials. Discuss the concept of commercials and the goal of advertising with your kids. Young children sometimes have trouble distinguishing between shows and commercials. 6. Limit eating while watching TV. Research has indicated possible links between eating while watcing tv and childhood obesity. (http://newsservice.stanford.edu/news/2004/july7/med-tv-obesity-77.html) 7. Use Parental Control Tools. (https://joeleonhart.wordpress.com/od/parentalcontroltools/a/parentcontrol.htm) Technology such as V-chips, blocks and filters can help you monitor what your children are watching. TIVO and other recording devices can also come in handy to record, block, or allow you to fast forward through commercials. 8. Plan other family activities. Engage children in fun activities that do not center on the television. 9. Set a good example. 10. Make it a game. Employ a “three strikes” your out rule. Younger children will especially like yelling “Strike One!” when something happens on the TV that doesn’t meet your family’s standards. After three strikes, the channel is changed. Another idea for making good TV habits a game include working on a project, like housecleaning, during commercials and challenging everyone to go as fast as they can. Or, exercise on a mini tramp or tread mill during the show. July 1, 2008 Posted by Joe Leonhart | Life Style | 1 Comment « Previous Entries Next Entries »
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