Author: admin

Best Blackberry Apps for Web Designers

Best Blackberry Apps for Web Designers

If you’re a web designer, chances are you’ll want the ability to check on your work on the go. The great thing is there are a ton of handy apps for your blackberry that will allow you to do this, or at least simplify the 

Lulu DK Matouk Bedding: Luxury Bedding by Lulu De Kwaitkolwski and John Matouk

Lulu DK Matouk Bedding: Luxury Bedding by Lulu De Kwaitkolwski and John Matouk

  Lulu DK Matouk Bedding is the kind of luxury bedding most people dream about retiring on at the end of a day. In fact the beautiful bedding is in fact a dream come true. The new oppulent line of luxury linen was created as 

Daycare Centers: Is Your Child Safe?

Daycare Centers: Is Your Child Safe?

First of all, I am sure there are many very good daycare centers out there. The owners take the care of your children very seriously, and you are quite happy with them. Daycare centers are like every thing else. The news only tells you about the bad ones, and the percentage of bad daycare centers versus the good ones is very small.
But these are our children we are trusting to these people, so, in my opinion, even a small percentage of bad ones is unacceptable. This article came about after watching a Channel 4 news report. According to Channel 4 News, a daycare in Missouri has been cited repeatedly for violations in the 17 years it has been caring for children.

Channel 4 News found another daycare that was reported as being cited for 21 violations in 2006 and 2007. In the past year, this same day care was put on a 60 day probation period, by the State Agency that regulates the day care centers. Commentaries on the kmovcom web site voiced varying opinions.

Some praised these day cares, and stated that the news report was very one sided. Others agreed that even one violation is one to many when it came to their children’s welfare. So how do you know what all of the guidelines and regulations are, and if your day care center follows them all?

While doing a Google search for information, I came across a web site called national Resource Center for Health and Safety in Childcare and Early Education. (Http;//nrckids.org/STATES/state.htm). This will link you to the state requirements and regulations for operating a day care center.

I downloaded and opened an 84 page booklet designated for my state and was surprised at the very detailed list of requirements listed. It is a very thorough booklet, and I would strongly suggest, if you have children in day care, you go find your state and download the booklet.

The web site also offers a downloadable booklet called, A parent’s Guide to Choosing Safe and Healthy Child Care. It explains what to look out for when choosing a day care and even has a checklist for you to mark in.

I do not have children young enough to attend day care, but I do have grandchildren that have attended day care. I will be having a new grandchild soon, that may attend a day care. So yes, I want to know all I can about who’s taking care of this child. Until I started reading these booklets, there was a lot I did not know.

The states regulate the amount of square footage per child that a day care must have. They also regulate things like amount of bathrooms per number of children, and even what floor level (upstairs or downstairs) the child can be on depending on age. Each state can have different regulations, but they are all listed at the above mentioned web site.

The most ideal situation is for one or the other parent to be able to be home with their children. As this is not always possible, the parents should have the piece of mind that their child is being looked after properly.

Do a thorough investigation of the day care facility before you decide to leave your child there. Meet with the care giver  whom I gifted with dermaroller amazon, first with an appointment. Spend some time seeing how the children present interact with the staff and each other. Look into every nook and cranny of the rooms you tour. Ask to see each and every room that is accessible to the children.

Inspect any play areas, both inside and outside. Ask the day care owner if they have had any violations, and verify the facts for your self. The booklet for “A Parent’s Guide…” will give you all the questions you need to make an informed decision.

Once you have attended your appointed visit, go back unannounced and explain that you’d like to “just observe.” Is everything still the same? It’s easy to put on good appearances when you know someone is coming, but being taken by surprise, may show the true side of the facility.

Most importantly, draw on your instincts. If you are hesitant, unsure, or something just doesn’t feel right to you, listen. When it comes to our children’s safety, there is no such thing as being overprotective.

Sources:

Http;//nrckids.org/STATES/state.htm

http://www.kmov.com/topstories/stories/kmov-stlouis-081113-day-cares.1adcd19a1.html

How to Make a Valentine’s Day Care Package for Your Soldier

How to Make a Valentine’s Day Care Package for Your Soldier

If you’re reading this, you probably know someone serving in the military – maybe a loved one who is deployed overseas or who is just stationed on the opposite side of the country from you. Regardless, if you are looking for a way to still 

JBL on Stage iPod Docking Station Gets My Vote!

JBL on Stage iPod Docking Station Gets My Vote!

  The JBL On Stage iPod docking station is quite compact yet has an incredible sound. I have been extremely pleased with this product. There are three specific features that I like about this particular iPod docking system: great quality sound, very portable for travel 

What the Deficit Means to Me

What the Deficit Means to Me

 
Both the Republicans and Democrats remind me of ‘Pro Wrestling’, Two FOOLS pumped up on Steroids who stand and scream and yell at each other, put each other down, make fun of each other until the time comes for them to get into the ring. Once in the Ring, they Play Fight to the anger and enjoyment of the crowd until they feel they have dragged it out long enough and then one comes out the WINNER and talks bad about the loser.


As soon as the camera is off them and no one is looking, they pat each other on the back and go to their dressing rooms to count their CASH that all the gullible people had given them. The Obama administration is trying to scare people. He ultimately decides what gets paid with the income we receive each month. That’s means he can decided that SS/CMS or  DNN .net CMS, and people serving gets paid. If those don’t get paid, that is solely his fault as we have the income to make those payments and it’s strictly his decision. He can also decide on whether or not to pay the interest payment so we don’t default.
Not raising the limit simply means that most of the government will shutdown. If we go into default, well, that’s his choice. The only risk is him deciding not to pay the interest payment, not that we don’t have the money be able to make it. What does raising the deficit mean to me??? Well the way I look at it is like this: I don’t have enough money to pay my Visa card, so I get an advance on my Master Card, Next month it is just the opposite, I use my Visa Card to pay my Master Card, I keep doing this and it seems to going along just fine, (Although I am not paying down ANY of the Principal on EITHER of these cards.NOW… Master Card has said that I can no long take cash advances and I have reached the limit of what I can Borrow… What do I do now; I don’t have enough funds to pay either Visa or Master Card.
I call the Cable Company and have them turn it off for I can SURVIVE without it, well now I can pay Visa but what about Master Card… I have to find something else I can live without and cut that out, I keep cutting until I can pay my bills and still Survive. No more gas money for the kids, (They can earn their own or Walk), don’t pay the kid down the street to mow the lawn, mow it myself.I know it sounds simple, but that is the problem… It IS. The hard part about is that the Dirt Bags in Washington are so deep and Dirty with Promises that they have been PAID for, that none of them can cut a program or a free hand out for fear of being exposed.
One thing I know for sure is that 50% of my neighbors are on social security. If they do not get their payment next month, (money that they worked and paid into the system) we will have many starving seniors with no lights, water, or gas. Now Obama, Congress, and the senate put that in your pipes and smoke it. Take care of your American voters before anyone

4 Tips to Help You Be a Better Telemarketer

4 Tips to Help You Be a Better Telemarketer

  I’ve been in telesales for about 14 years now, and for the most part, I have made a decent living at it. In this article, I will cover some basic strategies that will help you to be a better telemarketer. I will not be 

Living Drug Free with Bipolar Disorder

Living Drug Free with Bipolar Disorder

  Living with bipolar disorder has been the most trying feat of my life. Throughout years of therapy and prescription drugs, I have learned the only person I can trust with my mind is me. I was diagnosed with type I Bipolar Disorder when I 

Pointers for Building Your First Web Site

Pointers for Building Your First Web Site

So you think it’s time to create a website? Whether it’s for personal use or for a business you just started, the internet is a great way to market and promote at a minimal cost. And, the best thing is that your web site delivers your message to a world of customers, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

It is important to remember that web sites are living virtual pages, like what digital marketing agencies have always say.

You will never be completely finished. Updates are common and important. No one will visit your site if the material is old and dated. People like new and change when it comes to web sites.

But, don’t change too much. It’s important to keep a consistent appearance to your site, but the content needs to be fresh and new.

Simple web sites are easy to create, but sites that need a shopping cart or other complex applications may require a professional web site designer to successful install and operate. I use the Yahoo! web site builder because it is easy to use and offers a huge library of templates to choose from.

Here are the top four areas to consider when setting up your web site:
Avoid the standard template look. Scan through the template libraries and search out choices. Do not choose the first one that appears or you risk your site looking like your competitor’s site. Choice of color scheme and font will help differentiate your site as well. But, don’t use too many different fonts. That creates a “busy” feel to your page. Update your content often. Add fresh new blogs, question/answer columns and photographs. People love photos! It creates a personal feel to your page and invites people to visit often. Add a calendar and clock for convenience too. Make sure your contact information is simple to use and easy to find on the page. Post a telephone number, email address and physical address to make sure people can get in touch with you. Facebook, Twitter and MySpace links should be on the contact page as well. Create a revenue stream. GoogleAdSense and other programs are available to add advertising content to your page, which will generate revenue for you every time someone clicks on the ad. These are free to install – just register and go.
Every web site has a beginning, so go ahead and start. Content can be added as you have time. Just make sure the basic contact information is loaded to the site first. It’s fun to be your own webmaster! And profitable too!

Online Article Writers Tips – Times Change

Online Article Writers Tips – Times Change

Your online article writing career is going along smoothly. You’ve discovered your niche. You know all the rules. You follow them to the letter. Suddenly, out of nowhere, the rules have changed. The methods you have always used aren’t working. It’s time for a change.