Summary. Below is a funny exchange between Stephen Colbert and Bill O’Reilly. Fox pays O’Reilly approximately $20,000,000 per year which suggests the revenue generated by the show is fairly substantial. [source]
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Finland Public Education System, Methods, and Outcomes – Compared to the United States
A recent photo slideshow published by Business Insider featured 26 facts about the school system in Finland. Finland has one of the best public education systems in the world, so other countries would do well to study the educational model that Finland offers. Some of the significant points are summarized below for easy reference. Finnish… Continue reading Finland Public Education System, Methods, and Outcomes – Compared to the United States
Facebook Page Header Image Size Requirements and Guidelines
The information and guidelines below come from the Facebook document How should I choose a cover photo for my Page? In summary, you want to “upload an sRGB JPG file that’s 851 pixels wide, 315 pixels tall and less than 100 kilobytes.” Remember that your page profile image will cover a square area in the… Continue reading Facebook Page Header Image Size Requirements and Guidelines
Be Your Best Conference – 2012
Small House Society News 201207
Small House Society – News 201207 | 31 July 2012 | Tuesday Dear Friend, I know that time is precious for everyone, so I’ll try to keep this update short. The approximate reading time is about 5 minutes. Further down, there’s some repetition of announcements from last month for those who’ve just joined the list.… Continue reading Small House Society News 201207
Region-Wide Power Outage in India From Three Simultaneous Power Grid Failures Leads to 620 Million Without Power
India has experienced two separate power grid failures in 24 hours. [source] The first power grid collapse, on Monday, was the country’s worst blackout in a decade. It affected seven states in northern India that are home to more than 350 million people. [source] The second power outage resulted when three power grids failed. This… Continue reading Region-Wide Power Outage in India From Three Simultaneous Power Grid Failures Leads to 620 Million Without Power
Guidelines for Reporting an Attorney for Ethical Violations
Consumer Defense Introduction. The financial cost, time commitment, academic demands, and perseverance required to become an attorney present a series of hurdles that function as a refining qualifier for those who ultimately serve society as lawyers. As a result, only those who are intelligent, committed, and of strong character become lawyers and succeed. It’s likely… Continue reading Guidelines for Reporting an Attorney for Ethical Violations
Guidelines for Finding a Qualified Immigration Attorney for Obtaining an Immigrant Visa Assistance
Consumer Defense Introduction. Finding a competent, qualified, professional, and trustworthy immigration attorney is essential for anyone seeking assistance with immigration issues and visa processing. With simpler cases, some people choose to file the necessary visa applications and documents personally. However, as with tax returns, it’s sometimes helpful to have an extra set of experienced eyes… Continue reading Guidelines for Finding a Qualified Immigration Attorney for Obtaining an Immigrant Visa Assistance
Horrible Experience with an Immigration Attorney
Consumer Defense Below is an anonymous story that offers an example of what can happen if an unqualified lawyer is used for immigration services. This story emphasizes the importance of finding a quality lawyer early on. Prior to choosing an immigration attorney, read the document Guidelines for Finding a Qualified Immigration Attorney for Obtaining an… Continue reading Horrible Experience with an Immigration Attorney
The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation – Education Pilot Program Research Report
Below is a video reviewing the Spark Policy Institute findings on the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation Education Pilot Program in three Colorado schools.
United Airlines Customer Service Agents Kick Service Dog of Jim Stanek a Disabled Vet
In a shocking incident, Jim Stanek, a disabled military veteran, says United Airlines employees kicked his service dog not once but twice, while at the airport. One employee also insulted Jim by calling him derogatory names. Jim Stanek is the founder of Paws and Stripes, which pairs disabled vets with service dogs. Jim has served three… Continue reading United Airlines Customer Service Agents Kick Service Dog of Jim Stanek a Disabled Vet
The Army of Drone Impostor Content Writers Have Arrived and Some Promote Malware
Introduction. Every week, without fail, I get a friendly personal note from someone telling me that they would like to submit an article to my site. I usually reply to learn more about who they are and what they are offering. Without fail, these are usually paid or commissioned writers attempting to submit articles to… Continue reading The Army of Drone Impostor Content Writers Have Arrived and Some Promote Malware