Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
Stimulus Act Benefits for the Unemployed
If you’re struggling with unemployment, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act includes provisions to help you. From increased unemployment insurance benefits to COBRA changes, get the details here.
http://career-advice.monster.com/salary-benefits/Benefits-Information/Stimulus-Unemployed-Benefits/article.aspx?WT.mc_n=CRMUS000096
http://career-advice.monster.com/salary-benefits/Benefits-Information/Stimulus-Unemployed-Benefits/article.aspx?WT.mc_n=CRMUS000096
Job Quest
Good morning!
Another resource for Job-Seekers, shared by the Staff at the One-Stop. It features a free 95-page guide on finding a job. This is the link: www.FreeJobSearchBook.com .
Also, FreeJobSearchBook.com now features a live chat. If any job-seekers have thoughts or questions, they can go to the site for a live chat and get immediate feedback. All this is the courtesy of John Swartz who is the Author of JobQuest and the book.
Another resource for Job-Seekers, shared by the Staff at the One-Stop. It features a free 95-page guide on finding a job. This is the link: www.FreeJobSearchBook.com .
Also, FreeJobSearchBook.com now features a live chat. If any job-seekers have thoughts or questions, they can go to the site for a live chat and get immediate feedback. All this is the courtesy of John Swartz who is the Author of JobQuest and the book.
ARTICLE: HOW TO NOT GET THE JOB
How To....Find Your Perfect Job!
All the information you'll ever need to take control of your career!
Published every other Thursday by The How-To Job Coach of Find the Perfect Job
April 23,2009 2009
Volume v, issue 9
HOW TO NOT GET THE JOB
Needleman opens by recounting what some recruiters from Consolidated Container Co. told her: some candidates have arrived up to an hour early for interviews. Others have alluded to their financial hardships. To quote Needleman, "These sorts of tactics aren't exactly winners." Know why? Both of those scream DESPERATE!!! !!
Anyone who was participating in either of my webinars last week knows I went into detail on why desperation does not breed objectivity, and why, although it sounds like the opposite of what you should do, the more focused and discriminating you are, the better your chances are, not worse.
Employers want someone who wants them, just like you do. Employers want to hire someone who knows what they (the job seeker) want, knows what their ideal company and position look like, has done their homework, and is targeted in on finding that opportunity. They want someone who has researched the company, asks astute and knowledgeable questions, and wants this job and this company, not any job and any company. And by the way, you can want five jobs with five companies, just make sure that when you speak with each of those companies, you make each one feel like they're the only company of interest to you, okay?
Needleman quotes David Gaspin, Director of HR at 5W Public Relations in New York. "I've had times where people come in and it's clear that if they really had their preference, they'd be doing something different," he says. "You don't want to put that out on the table. Nobody wants to hire someone who's going to run for the door when times get better."
Exactly. Do you know anyone who likes being runner up? Or even further down the list when they're chosen? The company has put work into hiring someone. They've put together a job description, studied resumes, conducted phone interviews, brought people in to ascertain skills and personality and fit. They're looking for the person who is looking for them.
But people who play it like they just need a job make it easy for HR directors like Gaspin, because as soon as the job seeker leaves, Gaspin throws the resume in the trash can. And the person can follow up all they want, but they're dead in the water. And probably without a clue as to why.
Because of the competitiveness of the market, you need to go that extra mile. Just as I went through in length in the "How to Ace A First Interview" webinar last Thursday, you need to know what your accomplishments are (hint: they're not the job description that's probably on your resume), and how those impacted your previous employers. You need to have studied the company's ad and virtually memorized it, not just skimmed it and whipped off a resume and cover letter to it. And you need to know how your skills go with what they want. And you need to be able to say all that to them.
According to Needleman's article, Kathy Marsico, SVP of HR at PDI in Saddle River, NJ, says candidates must be able to show how they're a strong fit for the position that they're seeking. "You must differentiate yourself like never before," she says. "You need to customize yourself and make yourself memorable."
And when no one else is doing this, being able to makes you stand out. As a recruiter, the one thing I did was prep my candidates. They went into the interview knowing up oneside and down the other how they fit with what the company wanted and how to say why they wanted to work there. They knew about the company culture, the company goals, the ups and downs of the position. They knew everything I did about my client. And my client knew everything about the candidate that I did. About the only thing I couldn't gauge was the personality mix.
Invariably, that's why my clients hired the first or second person I sent them. Everyone was prepped and thoroughly pre-qualified. So do yourself a favor. Do your homework. Have some pride and discretion, and if you don't, then act like it. Employers don't hire based on sympathy and desperation.
All the information you'll ever need to take control of your career!
Published every other Thursday by The How-To Job Coach of Find the Perfect Job
April 23,2009 2009
Volume v, issue 9
HOW TO NOT GET THE JOB
Needleman opens by recounting what some recruiters from Consolidated Container Co. told her: some candidates have arrived up to an hour early for interviews. Others have alluded to their financial hardships. To quote Needleman, "These sorts of tactics aren't exactly winners." Know why? Both of those scream DESPERATE!!! !!
Anyone who was participating in either of my webinars last week knows I went into detail on why desperation does not breed objectivity, and why, although it sounds like the opposite of what you should do, the more focused and discriminating you are, the better your chances are, not worse.
Employers want someone who wants them, just like you do. Employers want to hire someone who knows what they (the job seeker) want, knows what their ideal company and position look like, has done their homework, and is targeted in on finding that opportunity. They want someone who has researched the company, asks astute and knowledgeable questions, and wants this job and this company, not any job and any company. And by the way, you can want five jobs with five companies, just make sure that when you speak with each of those companies, you make each one feel like they're the only company of interest to you, okay?
Needleman quotes David Gaspin, Director of HR at 5W Public Relations in New York. "I've had times where people come in and it's clear that if they really had their preference, they'd be doing something different," he says. "You don't want to put that out on the table. Nobody wants to hire someone who's going to run for the door when times get better."
Exactly. Do you know anyone who likes being runner up? Or even further down the list when they're chosen? The company has put work into hiring someone. They've put together a job description, studied resumes, conducted phone interviews, brought people in to ascertain skills and personality and fit. They're looking for the person who is looking for them.
But people who play it like they just need a job make it easy for HR directors like Gaspin, because as soon as the job seeker leaves, Gaspin throws the resume in the trash can. And the person can follow up all they want, but they're dead in the water. And probably without a clue as to why.
Because of the competitiveness of the market, you need to go that extra mile. Just as I went through in length in the "How to Ace A First Interview" webinar last Thursday, you need to know what your accomplishments are (hint: they're not the job description that's probably on your resume), and how those impacted your previous employers. You need to have studied the company's ad and virtually memorized it, not just skimmed it and whipped off a resume and cover letter to it. And you need to know how your skills go with what they want. And you need to be able to say all that to them.
According to Needleman's article, Kathy Marsico, SVP of HR at PDI in Saddle River, NJ, says candidates must be able to show how they're a strong fit for the position that they're seeking. "You must differentiate yourself like never before," she says. "You need to customize yourself and make yourself memorable."
And when no one else is doing this, being able to makes you stand out. As a recruiter, the one thing I did was prep my candidates. They went into the interview knowing up oneside and down the other how they fit with what the company wanted and how to say why they wanted to work there. They knew about the company culture, the company goals, the ups and downs of the position. They knew everything I did about my client. And my client knew everything about the candidate that I did. About the only thing I couldn't gauge was the personality mix.
Invariably, that's why my clients hired the first or second person I sent them. Everyone was prepped and thoroughly pre-qualified. So do yourself a favor. Do your homework. Have some pride and discretion, and if you don't, then act like it. Employers don't hire based on sympathy and desperation.
Article: Switching Career Paths During Hard Times
By Jennifer Merritt, Carolyn Bigda and Donna Rosato, MONEY Magazine
Switching fields may seem taboo, but it's quite doable, especially now when labor markets are tight. Almost half of the 164 employers who responded to our MONEY Magazine-Salary. com survey say they regularly target mid-career changers when recruiting.
One reason: Switchers are dedicated to their move, with 32 percent saying they'll spend "as long as it takes" to get the necessary certification and schooling.
What are they looking for? Pay and advancement, sure, but also fulfillment and a sense that they can control their career paths.
Steve Mullins, 44, already has a good job: He's a telecommunications engineer for a pharmaceutical company. But he's studying to become a nurse -- it's a top job for career changers because demand is so high. "They can offshore my job any day of the week," says Mullins of Noblesville, Indiana. "And of course, when you fix a router, it doesn't say thanks."
To make your case to a hiring manager, follow these tips:
1. Show your commitment.
"Employers are seeing high turnover," says Kimberly Bishop, a senior client partner at recruiter Korn/Ferry International. "They want to make sure you will be the right fit."
You'll be more convincing if you take classes, join industry organizations or moonlight within the field you're exploring before you try to go full time -- and you'll also have a much better idea if this really is the right move for you.
2. Quantify your skills.
It may not be obvious how what you know translates into what they do. So focus on your transferable skills -- not your experience -- in interviews and on your resume.
Quantify your accomplishments: Show that you increased sales X percent or managed Y number of people. "It helps provide the scope and breadth of your accomplishments, " says Bishop, "and it shows you very clearly understand what you've done."
Also highlight areas in your background that give you an advantage. When interviewing for an IT position, Randy Jensen, 36, of Riverton, Utah, pointed out that after 15 years in radio, he has good communication skills. "I can string two sentences together," he says. "I'm not going to be a hermit in a cubicle."
3. Learn the Lingo. Talk the talk.
Learning industry lingo is critical. "If you want to be a brand manager, you need to talk like one," says Ricki Frankel, a career coach who specializes in transitions. Stay up to date on industry trends and read trade publications. Trade publications are also a great source for job leads.
To make the switch from sales engineer to marketing, Todd Cox, 39, of Atlanta, has been reading industry magazines and seeking out mentors. "It may be someone I read about or hear speak," he says. "I tell them what I'm trying to do and ask if they'll coach me along. It doesn't always work, but everyone gives me little tidbits."
4. Take a two-step approach.
"Every career is composed of two main factors, a job title and a particular industry," says Dick Bolles, author of "What Color Is Your Parachute?" "An easier way to transition is to change just one of those factors at a time."
So if you're a lawyer itching to become a travel writer, work as a writer for a legal publication first (new title) and then eventually move into travel writing (new industry).
Or do legal work for a travel publication and contribute pieces until you're able to pick up a writing position.
5. Give yourself enough time.
Quitting on a whim often results in a frantic scramble for a paycheck. Plus, you need to think through logistics. If you have to take a salary cut, how will you cover it? Are you willing to relocate?
It took Susan Rubin, 48, of Armonk, New York, four years to give up her legal practice and become a yoga instructor.
"I was hesitant to make the jump," she says, "but in the meantime, I was training and saving money. It was very hard for me to close the doors of my practice. But once I did, I never looked back."
Switching fields may seem taboo, but it's quite doable, especially now when labor markets are tight. Almost half of the 164 employers who responded to our MONEY Magazine-Salary. com survey say they regularly target mid-career changers when recruiting.
One reason: Switchers are dedicated to their move, with 32 percent saying they'll spend "as long as it takes" to get the necessary certification and schooling.
What are they looking for? Pay and advancement, sure, but also fulfillment and a sense that they can control their career paths.
Steve Mullins, 44, already has a good job: He's a telecommunications engineer for a pharmaceutical company. But he's studying to become a nurse -- it's a top job for career changers because demand is so high. "They can offshore my job any day of the week," says Mullins of Noblesville, Indiana. "And of course, when you fix a router, it doesn't say thanks."
To make your case to a hiring manager, follow these tips:
1. Show your commitment.
"Employers are seeing high turnover," says Kimberly Bishop, a senior client partner at recruiter Korn/Ferry International. "They want to make sure you will be the right fit."
You'll be more convincing if you take classes, join industry organizations or moonlight within the field you're exploring before you try to go full time -- and you'll also have a much better idea if this really is the right move for you.
2. Quantify your skills.
It may not be obvious how what you know translates into what they do. So focus on your transferable skills -- not your experience -- in interviews and on your resume.
Quantify your accomplishments: Show that you increased sales X percent or managed Y number of people. "It helps provide the scope and breadth of your accomplishments, " says Bishop, "and it shows you very clearly understand what you've done."
Also highlight areas in your background that give you an advantage. When interviewing for an IT position, Randy Jensen, 36, of Riverton, Utah, pointed out that after 15 years in radio, he has good communication skills. "I can string two sentences together," he says. "I'm not going to be a hermit in a cubicle."
3. Learn the Lingo. Talk the talk.
Learning industry lingo is critical. "If you want to be a brand manager, you need to talk like one," says Ricki Frankel, a career coach who specializes in transitions. Stay up to date on industry trends and read trade publications. Trade publications are also a great source for job leads.
To make the switch from sales engineer to marketing, Todd Cox, 39, of Atlanta, has been reading industry magazines and seeking out mentors. "It may be someone I read about or hear speak," he says. "I tell them what I'm trying to do and ask if they'll coach me along. It doesn't always work, but everyone gives me little tidbits."
4. Take a two-step approach.
"Every career is composed of two main factors, a job title and a particular industry," says Dick Bolles, author of "What Color Is Your Parachute?" "An easier way to transition is to change just one of those factors at a time."
So if you're a lawyer itching to become a travel writer, work as a writer for a legal publication first (new title) and then eventually move into travel writing (new industry).
Or do legal work for a travel publication and contribute pieces until you're able to pick up a writing position.
5. Give yourself enough time.
Quitting on a whim often results in a frantic scramble for a paycheck. Plus, you need to think through logistics. If you have to take a salary cut, how will you cover it? Are you willing to relocate?
It took Susan Rubin, 48, of Armonk, New York, four years to give up her legal practice and become a yoga instructor.
"I was hesitant to make the jump," she says, "but in the meantime, I was training and saving money. It was very hard for me to close the doors of my practice. But once I did, I never looked back."
The EDD is now hiring Employment Program Representatives for the Unemployment Insurance and Workforce Services programs.
The EDD is now hiring Employment Program Representatives for the Unemployment Insurance and Workforce Services programs.
Are you interested in exploring a career with the State of California's Employment Development Department (EDD)? The EDD is looking for talented and motivated individuals who are eager to channel their knowledge and experience into a rewarding and challenging career in our Unemployment Insurance and Workforce Services programs.
To get a permanent position as an Employment Program Representative (EPR), you must first take the exam.
Take one examination and be on two lists. When taking the EPR Examination you are given a choice to apply for Employment Program Representative and/or Disability Insurance Program Representative. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to apply for both.
Step 1: Check Position Description and Minimum Requirements
Check if you meet the Minimum Qualifications for this examination. This is a critical step in the process. Please be informed that, prior to the hiring interview, you will be required to provide copies of your diploma and/or transcripts.
Step 2: Take the Online Examination
If you meet the Minimum Qualifications, we encourage you to take the examination.
Step 3: Check your List Eligibility
We hire individuals within the top three ranks. However, you could become reachable as hires are made and candidates are removed from the list, so we encourage you to apply for all jobs you qualify for. Use the eligible list disclosure tool on the State Personnel Board (SPB) Web site to find your current EPR exam ranking.
Step 4: State Application Form
Complete a Standard State Application Form (STD. 678).
Step 5: Apply for Jobs
If you were successful in the test you may apply for EPR Job Openings. When applying for a vacancy, please attach the following documents:
Standard State Application Form (STD 678)
Copy of your Notice of Examination Result(s)
Copies of Diploma and/or Transcript (if applicable)
Note: The EDD is not required to contact all candidates who are reachable for every vacancy; therefore candidates are encouraged to search for "Employment Program Representative" vacancies and search for "Disability Insurance Program Representative" vacancies and apply.
For a complete listing of all our current open examinations, visit the "Careers with EDD" Section on our Web site.
For questions regarding the examination process, please contact EDD's Exam Hotline at (916) 654-6869.
Connie M. Vasquez
Business Services Coordinator
North County Career Centers
463 North Midway Dr., Ste. 100B
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 871-1970 Escondido
(760) 871-0346 Fax
conniev@workforce.org
www.sandiegoatwork.com
Equal Opportunity employer/programs. Auxilliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilites.
Are you interested in exploring a career with the State of California's Employment Development Department (EDD)? The EDD is looking for talented and motivated individuals who are eager to channel their knowledge and experience into a rewarding and challenging career in our Unemployment Insurance and Workforce Services programs.
To get a permanent position as an Employment Program Representative (EPR), you must first take the exam.
Take one examination and be on two lists. When taking the EPR Examination you are given a choice to apply for Employment Program Representative and/or Disability Insurance Program Representative. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to apply for both.
Step 1: Check Position Description and Minimum Requirements
Check if you meet the Minimum Qualifications for this examination. This is a critical step in the process. Please be informed that, prior to the hiring interview, you will be required to provide copies of your diploma and/or transcripts.
Step 2: Take the Online Examination
If you meet the Minimum Qualifications, we encourage you to take the examination.
Step 3: Check your List Eligibility
We hire individuals within the top three ranks. However, you could become reachable as hires are made and candidates are removed from the list, so we encourage you to apply for all jobs you qualify for. Use the eligible list disclosure tool on the State Personnel Board (SPB) Web site to find your current EPR exam ranking.
Step 4: State Application Form
Complete a Standard State Application Form (STD. 678).
Step 5: Apply for Jobs
If you were successful in the test you may apply for EPR Job Openings. When applying for a vacancy, please attach the following documents:
Standard State Application Form (STD 678)
Copy of your Notice of Examination Result(s)
Copies of Diploma and/or Transcript (if applicable)
Note: The EDD is not required to contact all candidates who are reachable for every vacancy; therefore candidates are encouraged to search for "Employment Program Representative" vacancies and search for "Disability Insurance Program Representative" vacancies and apply.
For a complete listing of all our current open examinations, visit the "Careers with EDD" Section on our Web site.
For questions regarding the examination process, please contact EDD's Exam Hotline at (916) 654-6869.
Connie M. Vasquez
Business Services Coordinator
North County Career Centers
463 North Midway Dr., Ste. 100B
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 871-1970 Escondido
(760) 871-0346 Fax
conniev@workforce.org
www.sandiegoatwork.com
Equal Opportunity employer/programs. Auxilliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilites.
Subject: DARREL SCOTT-RACHEL SCOTTS FATHER
Subject: DARREL SCOTT-RACHEL SCOTTS FATHER
Guess our national leaders didn't expect this, hmm?
On Thursday, Darrell Scott, the father of Ra chel Scott, a victim of the
Columbine High School shootings in Littleton , Colorado , was invited to
address the House Judiciary Committee's subcommittee. What he said to our
national leaders during this special session of Congress was painfully
truthful.
They were not prepared for what he was to say, nor was it received well. It
needs to be heard by every parent, every teacher, every politician, every
sociologist, every psychologist, and every so-called expert! These
courageous words spoken by Darrell Scott are powerful, penetrating, and
deeply personal. There is no doubt that God sent this man as a voice crying
in the wilderness. The following is a portion of the transcript:
"Since the dawn of creation there has been both good & evil in the hearts of
men and women. We all contain the seeds of kindness or the seeds of
violence. The death of my wonderful daughter, Rachel Joy Scott, and the
deaths of that heroic teacher, and the other eleven children who died must
not be in vain. Their blood cries out for answers.
"The first recorded act of violence was when Cain slew his brother Abel out
in the field. The villain was not the club he used. Neither was it the NCA,
the National Club Association. The true killer was Cain, and t he reason for
the murder could only be found in Cain's heart.
"In the days that followed the Columbine tragedy, I was amazed at how
quickly fingers began to be pointed at groups such as the NRA. I am not a
member of the NRA. I am not a hunter. I do not even own a gun. I am not here
to represent or defend the NRA - because I don't believe that they are
responsible for my daughter's death. Therefore I do not believe that they
need to be defended. If I believed they had anything to do with Rachel's
murder I would be their strongest opponent.
I am here today to declare that Columbine was not just a tragedy -- it was a
spiritual event that should be forcing us to look at where the real blame
lies! Much of the blame lies here in this room. Much of the blame lies
behind the pointing fingers of the accusers themselves. I wrote a poem just
four nights ago that expresses my feelings best.
Your laws ignore our deepest needs,
Your words are empty air.
You've stripped away our heritage,
You've outlawed simple prayer.
Now gunshots fill our classrooms,
And precious children die.
You seek for answers everywhere,
And ask the question "Why?"
You regulate restrictive laws,
Through legislative creed.
And yet you fail to understand,
That God is what we need!
" Men and women are three-part beings. We all consist of body, mind, and
spirit. When we refuse to acknowledge a third part of our make-up, we create
a void that allows evil, prejudice, and hatred to rush in and wreak havoc.
Spiritual presences were present within our educational
Systems for most of our nation's history.
Many of our major colleges began as theological seminaries.
We have refused to honor God, and in so doing, we open the doors to hatred
and violence. And when something as terrible as Columbine's tragedy occurs
-- politicians immediately look for a scapegoat such as the NRA.
They immediately seek to pass more restrictive laws that contribute to erode
away our personal and private liberties.
We do not need more restrictive laws. Eric and Dylan would not have been
stopped by metal detectors. No amount of gun laws can stop someone who
spends months planning this type of massacre.
The real villain lies within our own hearts.
"As my son Craig lay under that table in the school library and saw his two
friends murdered before his very eyes, he did not hesitate to pray in
school. I defy any law or politician to deny him that right! I challenge
every young person in America , and around the world, to realize that on
April 20, 1999, at Columbine High School prayer was brought back to our
schools. Do not let the many prayers offered by those students be in vain.
Dare to move into the new millennium with a sacred disregard for legislation
that violates your God-given right to communicate with Him.
To those of you who would point your finger at the NRA --
I give to you a sincere challenge.
Dare to examine your
Own heart before casting the first stone!
My daughter's death will not be in vain! The young people of this country
will not allow that to happen!"
Do what the media did not - - let the nation hear this man's speech..
Guess our national leaders didn't expect this, hmm?
On Thursday, Darrell Scott, the father of Ra chel Scott, a victim of the
Columbine High School shootings in Littleton , Colorado , was invited to
address the House Judiciary Committee's subcommittee. What he said to our
national leaders during this special session of Congress was painfully
truthful.
They were not prepared for what he was to say, nor was it received well. It
needs to be heard by every parent, every teacher, every politician, every
sociologist, every psychologist, and every so-called expert! These
courageous words spoken by Darrell Scott are powerful, penetrating, and
deeply personal. There is no doubt that God sent this man as a voice crying
in the wilderness. The following is a portion of the transcript:
"Since the dawn of creation there has been both good & evil in the hearts of
men and women. We all contain the seeds of kindness or the seeds of
violence. The death of my wonderful daughter, Rachel Joy Scott, and the
deaths of that heroic teacher, and the other eleven children who died must
not be in vain. Their blood cries out for answers.
"The first recorded act of violence was when Cain slew his brother Abel out
in the field. The villain was not the club he used. Neither was it the NCA,
the National Club Association. The true killer was Cain, and t he reason for
the murder could only be found in Cain's heart.
"In the days that followed the Columbine tragedy, I was amazed at how
quickly fingers began to be pointed at groups such as the NRA. I am not a
member of the NRA. I am not a hunter. I do not even own a gun. I am not here
to represent or defend the NRA - because I don't believe that they are
responsible for my daughter's death. Therefore I do not believe that they
need to be defended. If I believed they had anything to do with Rachel's
murder I would be their strongest opponent.
I am here today to declare that Columbine was not just a tragedy -- it was a
spiritual event that should be forcing us to look at where the real blame
lies! Much of the blame lies here in this room. Much of the blame lies
behind the pointing fingers of the accusers themselves. I wrote a poem just
four nights ago that expresses my feelings best.
Your laws ignore our deepest needs,
Your words are empty air.
You've stripped away our heritage,
You've outlawed simple prayer.
Now gunshots fill our classrooms,
And precious children die.
You seek for answers everywhere,
And ask the question "Why?"
You regulate restrictive laws,
Through legislative creed.
And yet you fail to understand,
That God is what we need!
" Men and women are three-part beings. We all consist of body, mind, and
spirit. When we refuse to acknowledge a third part of our make-up, we create
a void that allows evil, prejudice, and hatred to rush in and wreak havoc.
Spiritual presences were present within our educational
Systems for most of our nation's history.
Many of our major colleges began as theological seminaries.
We have refused to honor God, and in so doing, we open the doors to hatred
and violence. And when something as terrible as Columbine's tragedy occurs
-- politicians immediately look for a scapegoat such as the NRA.
They immediately seek to pass more restrictive laws that contribute to erode
away our personal and private liberties.
We do not need more restrictive laws. Eric and Dylan would not have been
stopped by metal detectors. No amount of gun laws can stop someone who
spends months planning this type of massacre.
The real villain lies within our own hearts.
"As my son Craig lay under that table in the school library and saw his two
friends murdered before his very eyes, he did not hesitate to pray in
school. I defy any law or politician to deny him that right! I challenge
every young person in America , and around the world, to realize that on
April 20, 1999, at Columbine High School prayer was brought back to our
schools. Do not let the many prayers offered by those students be in vain.
Dare to move into the new millennium with a sacred disregard for legislation
that violates your God-given right to communicate with Him.
To those of you who would point your finger at the NRA --
I give to you a sincere challenge.
Dare to examine your
Own heart before casting the first stone!
My daughter's death will not be in vain! The young people of this country
will not allow that to happen!"
Do what the media did not - - let the nation hear this man's speech..
Part Time Work Opportunity
At the top right hand corner of Page 17 of the New
York Post of January 24th, 2009, was a short column entitled
"Replacing Michelle" in the National Review
"The Week" column.
I found this interesting, so here it is, word for word, as it appeared:
Some employees are simply irreplaceable. Take
Michelle Obama: The University of Chicago Medical center
hired her in 2002 to run "programs for community
relations, neighborhood outreach, volunteer recruitment,
staff diversity and minority contracting".
In 2005 the hospital raised her salary from $120,000
to $317,000 - nearly twice what her husband made as a
Senator.
Oh did we mention that her husband had just become a
US Senator? He sure had. Requested a $1 million earmark for
the UC Medical Center, in fact. Way to network Michelle!
But now that Mrs. Obama has resigned, the hospital
says her position will remain unfilled. How can that be, if
the work she did was vital enough to be worth $317,000?
We can think of only one explanation: Senator Roland
Burris's wife wasn't interested.
Let me add that Michelle's position was a half
time, 20 hour a week job. And to think they were critical
of Blagoyovich's wife for taking $100,000 in fuzzy real
estate commission.
My thoughts: How did this bit of quid pro quo
corruption escape the sharp reporters that dug through Sarah
Palin's garbage and kindergarten files? Unbelievable!
York Post of January 24th, 2009, was a short column entitled
"Replacing Michelle" in the National Review
"The Week" column.
I found this interesting, so here it is, word for word, as it appeared:
Some employees are simply irreplaceable. Take
Michelle Obama: The University of Chicago Medical center
hired her in 2002 to run "programs for community
relations, neighborhood outreach, volunteer recruitment,
staff diversity and minority contracting".
In 2005 the hospital raised her salary from $120,000
to $317,000 - nearly twice what her husband made as a
Senator.
Oh did we mention that her husband had just become a
US Senator? He sure had. Requested a $1 million earmark for
the UC Medical Center, in fact. Way to network Michelle!
But now that Mrs. Obama has resigned, the hospital
says her position will remain unfilled. How can that be, if
the work she did was vital enough to be worth $317,000?
We can think of only one explanation: Senator Roland
Burris's wife wasn't interested.
Let me add that Michelle's position was a half
time, 20 hour a week job. And to think they were critical
of Blagoyovich's wife for taking $100,000 in fuzzy real
estate commission.
My thoughts: How did this bit of quid pro quo
corruption escape the sharp reporters that dug through Sarah
Palin's garbage and kindergarten files? Unbelievable!
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