Saturday, April 17, 2010

How to Know Pool Safety Rules

There are things that you need to know about pool safety even if you do not own a pool. A friend or neighbors pool or even a public pool can be a dangerous place. Recognize a dangerous situation and teach your child pool safety.

CHLORINE - Keep your pool's chlorine level between one and four parts per million. Too much chlorine can cause increased allergies and asthma.

A strong chlorine smell does not mean that enough or too much chlorine is being used. The strong smell can actually mean that the pool's pH is not properly balanced or that not enough chlorine is being used.

Even a properly balanced pool may not kill all germs. Some germs found in diarrhea and other bodily secretions may not be killed fast enough and can still be passed along to others. Sick people should not swim. Everyone should bathe before entering the pool.

INFLATABLES - Keep the number of inflatable objects in your pool to a minimum if you have children in the pool. Inflatable objects entice non or inexperienced swimmers into the deep end. Kids can get trapped under inflatable objects and not seen until they have drowned. Inflatables are not life saving devices. When children are in the pool and/or inflatables are being used, a competent adult should be supervising. Proper pool safety can save lives.

POOLS - Send your children to swim at a public pool rather than a friends house. They will be much safer with a lifeguard on duty. 65% of drownings occur at home and 33% occur at friends or family pools, only 2% occur at public pools. Public pools also require children to get out periodically for a rest break. Never leave your child to be supervised by a teenager under the age of eighteen.

Proper pool safety rules can save your life or the life of your child.

Sunday, April 11, 2010

How to Take The U.S. Citizen Test

You can take the test and become a U.S. citizen easily. There are two recommended ways to become a U.S. citizen. The traditional route of applying for citizenship and waiting your turn takes longer but it does work. The faster route is to join the U.S. military and request to be fast tracked through the immigration process. Both methods will require that you take the U.S. citizen test at some point during the process.

BEGIN - Apply to become a U.S. citizen by going to the U.S. Embassy nearest you. Let them know if you would like to apply for citizenship the traditional way or by joining the military. Joining the military has many other benefits such as learning to speak English faster, learning job skills, learning American customs and paying you a salary. The U.S. Embassy should be able get you started on your journey to U.S. citizenship.

Follow all of the rules and do exactly what they recommend. Other avenues of immigration may be illegal and risky. Your best chance at becoming a U.S. Citizen is to follow the laws of the United States of America.

STUDY - Take the time to study properly for your test. You should be told the things that you will need to study during the immigration process. It is best if you find someone that can help you study. An American citizen that knows their history would be the best study partner. Do the best you can to find someone that will be helpful. Continually test yourself until you feel that you are properly prepared to take the test. The test is not meant to be so difficult that individuals will fail it, it is meant to prove that you know what America is and how it came to be.

TESTING - Show up early when it is time for you to take the U.S. Citizenship test. Appear as professional as possible to give a good impression. Learn English to the best of your ability before taking the test. It will help you to perform better. Don't be nervous, if for some reason you do not pass the test, you will be given another chance to take it.

Being prepared to take the U.S. citizen test will help you to pass the test and become a U.S. citizen. Take this task seriously and do your best. This process will change you and you will be well on your way to becoming a U.S. citizen after you take the test.

How to Use Mosquito Control Techniques

You can use mosquito control techniques at your home to keep mosquitoes away and protect your family from the diseases and parasites that they carry. Mosquito bites are dangerous, painful and itchy. Take some simple steps to keep mosquitoes away from your home and family.

STANDING WATER - Remove all standing water from your property and the surrounding area. Even a small amount of standing water can breed mosquitoes. Check empty flower pots and kiddie pools. Make sure that you pour out all of the water in children's pools every day when you are finished using it. Search for standing water everywhere. Is there water trapped in plastic toys, puddling under flower pots or under water faucets?

TRIM BACK TREES AND SHRUBS - Cut back trees and bushes around your home. Especially if the trees or bushes touch your home, roof or decking.

USE CITRONELLA CANDLES - Light citronella candles around the area that you want to be free from mosquitoes. Citronella candles are one of the easiest and most affordable ways to control mosquitoes.

MOSQUITO REPELLENT - Use mosquito repellent lotion on all parts of your exposed body when mosquitoes are out. It is not pleasant, but it is better than being bitten by a mosquito and suffering the consequences.

CLIP ON MOSQUITO FAN - Use a new product that clips onto your clothing and deters mosquitoes from landing on you and biting you.

PROPANE POWERED MOSQUITO TRAPS - Try using a propane powered mosquito trap if you have a large area that you need to protect from mosquitoes. They cover up to a square mile.

You can use mosquito control techniques at your home to keep the mosquitoes at bay.

How to Get Rid Of Ants Quickly

You can get rid of ants quickly by sealing up your home with natural products that you may already have around your home.

DRAINO - Use a product such as Draino or similar to Draino around the perimeter of your home as close to the base of your home as you possibly can. The ants will not cross the chemical barrier and you may be able to stop them just with this method.

DISH SOAP - Use the liquid dish soap in your kitchen to stop ants. Ants will not cross a line of dish soap. Dish soap is very mild and safe, yet very effective in getting rid of ants. Ants will not cross the dish soap line and eventually they will give up and not come back to the area.

ORANGE OIL SPRAY - Find a natural orange oil spray to use on the ants and ant hill if you can find it. Natural orange oil spray is another highly effective, yet natural product that you can use to keep ants away. Ants will avoid and abandon any area that is sprayed with a natural orange oil spray.

You can get rid of ants quickly by using any of these home remedies.

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

How to Speak English Like An American

You can learn how to speak English like an American just by practicing. Some people lose their original accent within the first year of speaking the new language. English is not difficult to learn and once you learn it, you can then practice pronunciation until you get it right.

LEARN ENGLISH - Learn the English language first before trying to be an expert at pronunciation. The English language can be difficult at first but it will become easier over time. If you can take a formal class it is very helpful. It is also helpful to watch movies and television programs in English. American soap operas are best because they tend to speak slowly and over dramatize each action, making it easier to understand what is happening and keep up with the story.

RELAX - Relax and go slowly at first. If you are nervous or worried about the way you sound, it will be more difficult to learn to speak English. Just relax and take your time. Do your best without worrying if people can understand you.

PRACTICE WITH FRIENDS - Find friends to practice speaking English. It is best if they are Americans if you are trying to learn an American accent. Practice role playing members of society, such as a teacher and student or a shopkeeper and a customer. Practicing real life scenarios will help you in your every day life.

If you are unable to find a friend to practice with, you can always speak to people in public. Speak to people on the subway, at restaurants, at school, at the store. If you try, everyone will help you. If you stay quiet, no one will know that you need help.

TOTAL IMMERSION - Move to an area where you are surrounded by English speaking people. Learning to pronounce English words correctly requires that you speak it continuously and regularly throughout your day. If you are working, going to school, visiting the doctor, shopping and being entertained in English, you will learn to speak it like an American. It may be intimidating at first, but you will find that you can catch on quickly. Try to make small talk whenever possible. People are friendly and will be glad to help you along whenever they can. Smile when you speak.

You can learn how to speak English like an American.

How to Pick California Mega Millions Lottery Numbers

Have you been wondering what numbers to pick for the California Mega Millions lottery. Numbers are chosen every Tuesday and Friday night, plan ahead to have your tickets purchased before the lottery numbers are drawn. Once you have your numbers chosen, you can by advance play tickets so that you are always prepared to win the lottery.

**Five Numbers**

Pick five numbers (plus a sixth mega number) to play the California Mega Millions lottery every Tuesday and Friday night.

It is best if you pick five numbers and then use those same five numbers each time. To find lucky numbers you may want to use numbers that are special to you such as your family members birth day, birth month or birth year.

The five numbers can be chosen from 1 to 56.

**Mega Number**

Choose the mega number (sixth number). The mega number can be chosen from 1 to 46. Make it a lucky one by using your lucky number or birth date. You can use your age, but since that changes every year, you would then be changing your lottery number every year.

**Quick Picks**

Select the quick pick option if you do not want to decide on your lottery numbers. When you fill in the bubble for quick pick, the computer selects numbers for you. The numbers will be different every time you select quick pick.

You can also select the bubble for five quick picks which will give you five sets of mega millions lottery numbers and it will cost you five dollars.

You can purchase lottery tickets at over 21,000 locations throughout California. Look for a sticker on the outside of the grocery store or convenience mart that has the California lottery logo.

Ask the clerk for help if you need any. It will cost $1.00 for every mega million set of numbers you choose.

Good luck!

How to Get a Medical Marijuana Prescription in California

How to Get a Medical Marijuana Prescription in California

In the state of California it is legal to buy, own and grow small amounts of marijauna for medical purposes. It is necessary to get a prescription before you buy, own, grow, smoke or eat medical marijuana. To get a prescription for medical marijuana in California you will need to visit a doctor, have a qualifying illness and ask for a prescription.

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Make an appointment with a doctor in California. There are over 1,500 doctors in California that have prescribed medical marijuana.

Make sure that the doctor is a legal medical doctor for the state of California. There are doctors in every major city including San Francisco, Berkeley, Sacramento, Chico, Los Angeles and San Diego that have given prescriptions for medical marijuana to their patients since Prop. 215 made it legal in 1996.

The doctor does not give out samples of marijuana or sell it. They only provide the prescription so that it can be purchased legally. You will still need to purchase the marijuana or food such as brownies made of marijuana from a pharmacy that sells marijuana.
Remember that marijuana is still illegal under Federal law although it is legal in California to use it with a prescription.

ASK FOR A PRESCRIPTION FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA
Ask your doctor for a prescription for medical marijuana. Doctors may prescribe medical marijuana for conditions that are very painful or cause severe discomfort such as cancer and migraine headaches.

VISIT A PHARMACY THAT SELLS MEDICAL MARIJUANA
Visit a pharmacy that sells medical marijuana. Medical marijuana pharmacies will check the validity of your prescription just like a regular drug store or pharmacy would do.
Once your prescription has been verified you will be able to purchase seeds or plants for growing yourself, marijuana to smoke or food products that contain marijuana to eat.
You can grow up to twelve mature plants legally with your prescription.
You will only be able to purchase marijuana in small amounts. You will not want to have more than eight ounce

Monday, April 5, 2010

How to Teach English Online and Get Paid

How to Teach English Online and Get Paid

Teach English to ESL students and children to make extra income.

There is a huge demand for teachers teaching English, translators and others that are bilingual. If you are looking for a new career or to make some extra income, teaching English is an easy and rewarding way to earn money. You can work online or in person to teach English.

Online Colleges

Contact online colleges to see what positions they have available.

There may be positions available to teach college students English, to teach English as a second language learners or to aid other professors or teachers.

Look below in the Resources section if you need more information about teaching English.

Online High Schools

Contact high schools to see if their students need help or if they have programs in the community to help people learn English.

You may be working with high school students that need help with their spelling, vocabulary or grammar or you may be helping people learn the English language for the first time.

Knowing how to teach English online and get paid will help you to find a new career.

Community Centers

Check with your local community center to see what they have to offer teachers. There may be literacy programs for adults, English as a second language programs or programs to help teach children to read.

Online Elementary Schools

Contact your local elementary schools online to see if they need more teachers. There is a huge need for qualified and certified teachers.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

We Will Always Love You Captain Phil Harris

Dear Captain Phil,

We are some of your biggest fans. We will always remember you and keep you in our hearts. You will be forever alive on your show, the Deadliest Catch.

We will continue to watch and support your great kids, Jake and Josh.

Thank you for being a great person, honest, trustworthy and forthright. My children have grown up watching your excellent ability to lead your crew, you are a great roll model.

Thank you Captain Phil Harris, rest in peace.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Attn: Parents of Horizon Charter School Special Needs Students

Horizon Charter School has been firing their certified Speech and Language Pathologists and replacing them with aides. Horizon Charter School has been hiding this from parents. Horizon has been telling parents that their children have a new "provider" without telling parents that the new "provider" is actually not a Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) who have master's degrees. The new aides are being called SLP-A and only have AA degrees. Most parents are completely unaware because they have no idea that they should be asking for credentials.

Horizon is also cutting services for occupational therapy. A new member of the Horizon Charter school (I won't list her name but is rhymes with Yatzee) is now contacting their therapists before IEP's (Individualized Education Plans) and telling them to only offer the minimum amount of services to the child, which is completely illegal. They have even gone so far to ask their Speech Therapists and Occupation Therapists to contact the parents of special needs children to tell them that their services will be cut. Most parents of special needs children know that the law states that the children receive what they need, not what the school wants to provide.

Apparently Horizon hired Yatzee (not her real name, but it rhymes with it) at the beginning of the 2009 school year so that she could slash and burn as many costs as possible. She has been doing her job by firing reputable Speech and Language Pathologists (SLP) with master's degrees and replacing them with cheap, Speech and Language Pathologist Aides (SLP-A).

Yatzee is new to the homeschooling world and apparently she is not a good fit. She came from the decrepid Eureka Union School District and has done nothing but wreck havoc on the unsuspecting folks at Horizon Charter School.

All parents of special need children who receive services through Horizon Charter School in Lincoln, CA need to ban together to fight this illegal and immoral behavior. Please email me at battleshipcombat@gmail.com if you would like to know more or if you would like to help disabled or special needs kids get their services back.

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