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

Mormon Apostle Expresses Faith after Significant Personal Illness and Suffering

Salt Lake City, Utah – Mormons gathered for a world-wide conference were given advice on how they can deal with severe illnesses, financial troubles, wayward children, and other trials and difficulties by an Apostle of Jesus Christ who has suffered through medical problems a number of times.

Elder Robert D. Hales (79), a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is no stranger to medical difficulties and physical challenges. He spoke of his personal medical struggles in October 2000, and when speaking to the same conference gathering in October 2011 he remained seated as he spoke because of his physical struggles.

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Mormon Youth Asked to Find Ancestors through Genealogy

Salt Lake City, UT – Mormon children and teenagers were asked to get involved in family history research and genealogy during the world-wide conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during the Saturday session.

Genealogy has been a rapidly growing hobby for many years, and includes many people who are not Latter-day Saints. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provides free resources to people of all beliefs who wish to find their family history. Information about these resources, as well as tips for research can be found at www.FamilySearch.org, and more than 700,000 people visit the Family History Library to do research in person each year.

“Many of you may think family history work is to be performed primarily by older people. But I know of no age limit described in the scriptures or guidelines announced by Church leaders restricting this important service to mature adults,” advised Elder David A. Bednar, a members of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles. » read more

Movie Review: Getting to Know Joseph Smith, Translator of the Book of Mormon

The astounding performance of R. Dustin Harding in the lead role as Joseph Smith leaves audiences with the feeling that they know Joseph Smith on a personal level. This is a film that will endure for generations because it gives audiences the feeling that they were there and understand the events in an intimate and personal way.

Understanding history begins with understanding those who made history, and Plates of Gold provides that insight. People of all backgrounds and beliefs should view this film to gain a better understanding of Joseph Smith, his faith, dedication, compassion, and his personality.
Joseph Smith: Plates of Gold opened in Utah theaters to large, enthusiastic audiences on September 2 after a debut in Europe to sell-out crowds at showings in several countries. The large audiences during the opening weekend mean it will continue to remain in theaters and expand beyond Utah to California, Idaho, Oregon, and other locations in the weeks ahead, according to the official web site at www.JosephMovie.com » read more

Warren Buffet is Right! Politicians Do Your Job or We will Find Someone Who Will

By David M. Bresnahan

The debates and political posturing throughout the “debt crisis” have shown us that politicians on all sides seem to use the same tired old tactics of pointing fingers at each other, then trying to scare the voters into doing what the politicians want, not what we the people want and need.

They seem to think they need to manipulate us into believing they are doing us some kind of favor. In reality we need to put some fear into those politicians so they will just do their job. It is time to turn things around. We need to have the courage to tell them to do their job or get fired on election day, regardless of political party.

Warren Buffet has the solution. A few days ago a friend sent me one of those E-mails that people pass around from one to the other. It made some claims about Buffet, and I decided to check and see if he really said what the E-mail claimed he said. I found a video of the interview and was pleased to see that he actually did make the statement attributed to him.

He said it with a smile, knowing that to put the solution in place the politicians have to vote this into law (which they would never do), but he certainly has it right. Here is what was said:

“I could end the deficit in 5 minutes,” said Warren Buffet on CNBC Jul. 7, 2011. » read more

Senate President is a Dictator

By David M. Bresnahan

The U.S. House of Representatives did the right thing by passing the Cut, Cap, and Balance bill. Unfortunately the Senate President, Harry Reid (D) decided to play politics, and dictator.

Rather than put an end to increased spending and deeper debts for our nation, Reid refused to put the bill on the shelf without action. One man with too much power has refused to allow our elected representatives to debate and vote on legislation to help our nation.

Reid said: “I think this piece of legislation is about as weak and senseless as anything that has ever come on this Senate floor, and I’m not going to waste the Senate’s time day after day on this piece of legislation which I think is anathema to what our country is all about.”

Reid acts like a dictator, or at best he has the attitude that he knows what is best and the other 99 members of the U.S. Senate are not capable of representing the people who elected them. He is playing politics and putting our nation at risk.

Senator Reid will not allow a vote on a bill that he personally disagrees with. That is un-American, un-ethical, and just plain wrong. One man should not have that kind of power. We elected 100 Senators to work together to come up with just laws for our nation, not one man to act as dictator.

Mr. President, Please Take Your Hand Out of My Pocket

By David M. Bresnahan

Mr. President, you say that you want to help improve the economy and put more people back to work, but I do not understand how that will happen if you raise taxes and go deeper into debt.

Apparently you are not aware that every single person in this country pays taxes, regardless of their income lever. Consequently, when you raise the income tax of high income citizens you will cause everyone in the country to pay more out of their pocket than they do now.

The reason this happens is fairly simple to understand. Consumers buy goods and services from businesses and businesses pay taxes to local, state, and federal governments. Those taxes are a cost of doing business and the money to pay those taxes comes from consumers. In other words, we all pay taxes through the purchases we make. In addition to those indirect taxes the people of most states also pay sales taxes with each purchase. These taxes reduce the buying power of the dollar, and as those taxes go up the buying power of each dollar goes down. That is not a good way to try to improve our failing economy.

There is no such thing as a tax increase that will only impact the wealthy.

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Going, Going, Gone – No Baseball is Worth Risking Your Life

By David M. Bresnahan

Recently Shannon Stone reached for a ball tossed by a player to the fans at a Texas Rangers game and fell to his death, in front of his young son. A few days later Keith Carmickle stood on a table and reached for a home run ball at the All Star Home Run Derby and fell, but was saved by his friends who were alert enough to grab him as he went head first towards the ground 20 feet below.

No baseball is worth risking life and limb. Ask Cooper, the 6-year-old son of Shannon Stone if he would prefer a baseball to having a father and I think I know what the answer would be.

The lady sitting next to him was interviewed by ABC News, and she indicated that God decided to take this man home. That does not sit well with me. God lets us have the freedom, or agency to make our own choices, and lets us suffer the consequences of those choices. God does not compel us to say or do anything.

I have been to many major league baseball games in my life, and have witnessed a vast array of people as they go after a foul ball, home run ball, or even a ball hit during batting practice. I have never seen someone die, but I have seen people risk life and limb, as well as injure others in the pursuit of a round souvenir.

I often ask myself, “What was that guy thinking?”

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Chris Hedges is Wrong – Objectivity Makes Journalism Better, Not Worse

By David M. Bresnahan

Columnist Chris Hedges is wrong. He claims that objectivity and balance in journalism was “formulated at the beginning of the 19th century by newspaper owners to generate greater profits from advertisers,” and goes on to say that such a practice “disarms and cripples the press.”

Hedges is a frustrated journalist. His distinguished career, I hope, is far from over. He has received numerous awards, including a Pulitzer. I respect his work, but I disagree with his assessment. » read more

Net-entrepreneur Online Marketing Basics for MLM and Network Marketing Success

By David M. Bresnahan

There are tons of great network marketing and MLM business opportunities available today, and they all have the same problem – making sales once a person’s warm market has been used up. The Internet provides a wonderful opportunity to create a new warm market that will provide an endless flow of new prospects to any business.

People do not buy into anything just because they see a cool web site. People buy from people they know, like, and trust when they have complete confidence that the product, service, or opportunity offered will deliver the expected results. » read more