Genealogy, I am Doing It! Family History Collaboration Gets Easier for Researchers

Salt Lake City, UT – I was genuinely amazed at what I saw during the 2^nd Annual RootsTech Conference in Salt Lake City that just concluded.

The Salt Palace was packed with wall to wall displays by the many companies providing software, computers, printers, scanners, mobile apps, research services, and all the many tools that make doing genealogy more fun than ever before. It was also packed with a combination of professional genealogists, amateur genealogists, and the many technical experts what want to help them all do it better than ever before.

There were far more classroom presentations than any one person could attend, but fortunately they were all presented live online, and archived for anyone to listen to at any time. The recordings and the syllabus of every presentation are available at http://www.RootsTech.org. » read more

Romney (or any Republican President) Needs a Majority in the House and Senate to Succeed

Polls show that a majority of Americans prefer Mitt Romney, or any Republican over President Obama, but if they elect Romney or any other Republican to the White House and fail to provide a majority in the Senate and House it will be difficult if not impossible for any new Republican president to deliver the many reforms Americans say they want.

All the members of the U.S. House and 23 of the U.S. Senate are up for election this year. The House already has a majority of Republicans, but the Senate is held by the Democrats, who routinely block all Republican efforts.

The sweeping reforms to health care, the tax system, the national budget, and the size of government are desired by a majority of voters. Unless those voters give the Republicans a total majority nothing will get done and it will be business as usual in Washington. The nation needs rapid action and sweeping reform without political delays. That will not happen if the Senate remains in control of the Democrats. » read more

High School Chemistry Teacher Says 10-minute-a-day Online Tutor Helps Chemistry Students Succeed

It only takes 10 minutes a day for any high school student to learn chemistry, according to Melanie Fine, a high school chemistry teacher who created an economical online chemistry video tutor.

“Any high school student, motivated or not, can master chemistry and get good grades by just watching a 10-minute video each day,” explained Fine.

The online chemistry tutoring service features a series of 10-minute chemistry video lessons produced by Fine. Students watch one video lesson each day, and then respond to a quiz to help reinforce what was learned in the video. » read more

The Candidate that Obama does NOT want to Face is Romney

True Irish Tale is an Engaging Story of Family, War, and Faith

Eamonn Sheridan has combined the role of story-teller and Irish historian to bring us a remarkable story of Ireland and its people. “Me Father was a Hero and Me Mother is a Saint” helps us to experience the lives of an ordinary, Irish working class family as they lived through the war for Irish independence, World War I & II, poverty, and the struggles of life in this remarkable first-hand account.

This captivating, true story of a humble Irish family helps us to understand the experience of all Irish families, and the events that shaped their lives. Anyone with Irish blood will gain a greater understanding of their ancestry through the lives of the Sheridans. » read more

Troubled Teens at West Ridge Academy Offer Christmas Video

Troubled teens have been getting early intervention help at the Utah Boys Ranch, which began in 1964, and now at West Ridge Academy, the new name since they added a program for girls in an adjacent facility. I’ve known about the program since the early 1990s when I served on the West Jordan Chamber of Commerce board of directors and we used to help with fundraising (West Ridge is a non-profit). It did not occur to me then that one day I would need their services for my family.

This year our family needed help. West Ridge has been the answer to our prayers, and we don’t mind talking about it because we hope that we can help spread the word that this great resource is available to those who may need it. Any family with a troubled teen looking for possible resources can contact us and we will gladly answer any questions. » read more

New Solution for Multi-Family Property Owners that Drives NOI and Transfers Lease Default Risk

Atlanta, GA – LeaseTerm™ Insurance Group, LLC (LTI) has announced the introduction of LeaseTerm Insurance, an innovative business solution that helps multi-family property owners and managers reduce the risk of lease defaults and turnover expense.

“In today’s economic climate, property owners and managers are looking for new and innovative ways to reduce their risk and improve their bottom line. LTI is a powerful, new risk transfer solution that will help property owners and managers reduce expenses and increase their revenue and NOI, ultimately raising the value of their assets,” explained Walter Shealy, Chief Executive Officer of LeaseTerm Insurance Group, LLC. » read more

U.S. and Foreign Markets in Turmoil, World Trends Capital Announces Unique Global Market Gold Strategy

Ridgefield, CT – The market trends in the United States and the even worse foreign markets present a unique opportunity for investors to prosper, according to a new web site offering gold and foreign currencies and other investment insights and strategies from an expert money manager.

Walter Bahr formed World Trends Capital, LLC and www.WorldTrendsCapital.com to educate and inform investors about a unique gold investment strategy that enables investors to capitalize on a bleak global macro-economic outlook. The firm is a Registered Investment Advisory operating in Ridgefield CT.

“With interest rates at record lows, the U.S. stock market in turmoil, the global economic outlook worsening and the debasement of the U.S. Dollar, World Trends Capital is sensitive to the fact that there are few places to hide. World Trends Capital manages assets on a discretionary basis using a global macro approach, proprietary trading models, and then filtering out the best investments by value,” explained Bahr. » read more

Put Your Cell Phone on the Do Not Call List – Eliminate Unwanted Sales Calls

The National Do Not Call Registry offers a free service to everyone with a phone or cell phone. After a phone number has been on the registry for 31 days it is then possible to file a complaint against commercial calls made to the phone.

Do not put up with phone solicitations, computer calls, or unwanted sales calls to your home phone or cell phone.

Phone numbers can be added to the Do Not Call Registry by calling from the phone to be listed on the registry, or by going to a web site. Call 1-888-382-1212 and follow the recorded instructions. After 31 days call the same number to file a complaint if a SPAM call is received.

It is also possible to go to www.donotcall.gov/default.aspx to enter one or more numbers to the registry.

Entry-level Career Certification: Validation of Knowledge and Ability Gets Entry-level Job Faster, Easier

Raleigh, NC –The best way to be selected for an entry-level job above all other applicants is to obtain entry-level career certification to validate knowledge and ability, says the National Career Certification Board (NCCB).

“NCCB certification demonstrates that you have achieved the entry-level of professional knowledge in your specific field,” said Jeanine Austin, Ph.D. Career & Life Coach. “NCCB Certification gives you a mark of distinction which sets you apart and shows that you have achieved expertise in your field of study,” she added.

Candidates for NCCB certification are required to receive formal training in their field of expertise. This training can be done either in person or online in an educational program through a college,  university, career college, private career school, or other training center. NCCB does not require any practicums, internships, or on-the-job experience in a specific field. NCCB provides the initial entry-level certification to validate education, knowledge, and ability. » read more