Success group benefits

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Wes Johnson

Success groups are designed to foster encouragement, support, accountability and creativity in a group setting to help its members sharpen their personal skills.  What are the benefits of participating in a success group?

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A painting project goes quicker with teamwork

Posted on November 15, 2009 by Wes Johnson

Painting the interior walls of a house for some people is a very tedious job.  Just thinking about all the tasks that need to be completed can be tiring.

  • Preparation work. Removing wall switch and outlet covers, patching holes, removing blinds, drapes, and  applying blue tape around the edges, purchasing and mixing paint.
  • Detailed paint work.  Careful application of paint around the edges and corners.
  • Large surface areas. Broad painting strokes to maximize paint coverage.
  • Touch-up work.  Depending on the size of the paint job and the coverage of the paint, there seems to always be a few spots that need an extra application of paint.
  • Finally, comes all the cleanup.  Making sure that everything is finished.  Not only everything is cleaned up but that the everything is restored to its proper place.

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College degree, Work experience or WorkKeys?

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Wes Johnson

Question: Is a person with a college degree qualified for the job?  No one denies that a college degree represents a formal education.  The student spends time learning theory and maybe practical application of the major their degree is in.  But, what about that person who has experienced the practical application of that job for 10+ years?  What about a person who has Transferable Skills without a degree but the natural aptitude and a willingness to learn on the job? How does an employer determine which one to hire?
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Avast matey! Thar’s trojans in them emails

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Wes Johnson

Several years ago, a very good friend of mine introduced me to a powerful anti-virus software with a funny name. The name of the software is called Avast. Kind of sounds like pirate speak aye?  Even though it has a pirate sounding name, it has nothing to do with piracy.  In fact, I think it is one of the best anti-virus software packages around.  I recommend it to everybody.  The best thing is the home version is free.

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Veterans Day 2009

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Wes Johnson

During this past week, I have been watching the HBO video series called Band of Brothers.  This series really tells a very graphic story about the hardships that our veterans have endured through times of War.  My wife tells me of the stories that her father used to tell regarding World War II and the horrific experiences they had to go through.  I can only imagine how terrible that must have been.  After seeing Band of Brothers I now have a greater understanding of what our soldiers experience while fighting for freedom and liberty.

To all those who have served in our Armed Forces.  Thank you.

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