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Archive for February, 2008

Finding a Job in the Caribbean

Posted in Travel on February 27th, 2008

The idea of living in a tropical paradise sounds good, and for the most part, it would be. However, there are a few items to consider before making the commitment to move to the Caribbean, or before you begin to search for Caribbean jobs.

The first thing to consider is the notion that even the Caribbean will lose its novelty and luster after you have lived there for a time. The idea of change is usually more appealing than the reality of change. Everyone says they want to live in the islands, but for many, they lose their novelty once they realize its not a permanent vacation. Finding a job is often a difficult process.

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Finding the Right Home School Curriculum

Posted in Education on February 14th, 2008

It’s no secret that the educational system in most places is in pretty bad shape. According to a recent (2006) Gallop Poll, nearly half of American parents are not satisfied with the quality of education students receive in our K-12 system. These parents cited a lack of vested interest from the teachers as well as a poor curriculum and inadequate experience on the teacher’s part as reason for their dissatisfaction Read the rest of this entry »

Columbus, Ohio Transportation Options

Posted in Entertainment on February 4th, 2008

Columbus, Ohio doesn’t have a reputation as a city with horrible traffic problems. It’s never mentioned in the same sense as New York and Atlanta, for instance, as a city with riddled with traffic jams and crowded freeways, but as one of the Nation’s 15 largest cities, it stands to reason that, inevitably, transportation issues will arise causing minor havoc, missed appointments, and a lot of frustration Read the rest of this entry »