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The Skills People Really Need in the 21st Century

Hi! We're English 1013, Freshman Comp, at Northwest Arkansas Community College in Springdale, Arkansas. We have 22 people in our class, including students from Laos, China, Brazil, and different places in the United States.

We've been giving a lot of thought to the question of what skills are really essential for successful life and work in the 21st Century. Here's our lens, where we'll share our conclusions with you.

Please give us your opinion, argue with us, or just say hello at our guest book!

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Communication skills for the 21st century 

Coy Holmes

Communication is the process of transferring information from one source to another. This process is used by people every day. People were communicating long before the invention of paper or computers. People who needed to communicate over distances traveled on foot or animal. Mailing by train, telegraph and the invention of the telephone were huge ways that changed the way of communication. They made communication more efficient than ever before.

Effective communication in today's world requires more than the ability to read and type text. People communicate with one another in many other, different, difficult ways.

-Computer skills
AOL online/Internet
Learning how to use chat rooms as well as e-mails and Internet for information is a vital way of communication that everyone can use, trading thoughts and wisdom and knowledge that we share on the Internet. You need to have the skills to use many different programs if you want to communicate on the computer, such as Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel and Power Point, and that's just a few of them.

-Myspace
Communication on Myspace and Facebook is very simple. You need to have the skill to make a Myspace profile including having the knowledge of putting pictures onto your profile as well as quotes and other information about you, your hobbies, your likes and dislikes, and your feelings. Instant messaging and putting information on your profile are ways of communication for this particular category. Instant messaging lets you talk to someone who is also on the website. they could be on the computer or even on their phone or you could be on yours, only if you have the application.

-Telephone
The invention of the telephone gave people the opportunity to communicate with almost any other user. It allowed people talk to another with actually being present. the telephone over the years has changed from spinning a dial to pressing buttons to voice command signal to touch screen. Telephones have also improved in size over the years. They have came a long ways from being a huge hassle to carry around to fitting in the palm of your hand.

-Public News Media
The media is a very resourceful way to communicate and get information out. Media is used in many different ways helpful ways such as the newspaper, computer, internet, TV, pictures, magazines, radio and more. Every one of these is just as effective as the next. Media is a great form of communication that will never stop inventing other ways to get the news out to the people.

Good communication skills are an absolute must in our Information Age. Technology is undergoing rapid change and new and improved technological advances seem to appear daily. No one knows what our communication skills and practices will become: just expect the unexpected.

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Cross-Cultural Communication 

Felipe

Cross-cultural communication or intercultural communication is people from different cultural backgrounds attempting to communicate.

In today's global business, the demand for understanding individuals from different origins is increasing. It is not easy to learn well about other cultures; however, there are several skills and principles that would certainly help a business man to communicate and create business relations with individuals from a different culture.

Currently there are many jobs which are related to international relations, such as business executive, journalism, university/college professor, personnel manager, international business and many other types of jobs that requires people who are able to communicate with aliens. To illustrate, it is very important to have skills in the 21st century, such as know a second language, which would help a person to understand and communicate with people from other cultures; also, it is very important to know how to deal with aliens in order to prevent misunderstandings in business.

In order to communicate with people from other regions, people should have the skill of understanding the cultural differences, such as the communications styles, for instance, in some cultures is impolite to speak loudly while in others is quite common speak loudly in order to demonstrate excitement; in some cultures when people raise their voices in a conversation, they could be demonstrating that they are angry or quite unhappy with something while in other cultures it could be a sign of happiness. Also, attitudes in conflict can be quite different in different cultures, for example, in some cultures it is best to avoid conflict while in other cultures it can be a positive thing.

In order to have a more profound understanding of other cultures, direct experience would be the best way to understand better people from other origins; for instance, moving or traveling to a country where it is possible to learn more about it. However, sometimes it is not so easy to move or travel to another country. Thus, a good beginning is to listen to foreign music, try to meet people from other cultures, inform yourself about their costumes and anything that would make you closely related to that culture.

Being able to speak a second language and being able to communicate well became a very important skill of the 21st century; for business or even just for traveling, these are quite good skills to acquire.

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Importance of being Bilingual or Multilingual in the 21st Century 

Mary Beth's Module

Being multilingual in the 21st Century is in a higher demand than in past centuries. There is no way to possibly learn every language one would need to know in their life time. It is still a great skill to know more languages than one.

Advantages include:

  • A better grasp for other subjects in school. Being able to speak more than one language can expand your ability for learning a subject like mathematics, which is considered another language itself.

  • In looking for a job you have a greater edge over someone who is monolingual.

  • The Unites States is a country with a large diverse population. One example of a minority in the United States is that approximately 138 million Hispanics live in the United States and 45 million of those Hispanics speak Spanish.

  • Average higher job salary due to ability to communicate with more people.

  • An estimated 25 million Americans travel overseas every summer. The ability to speak with everyone from people at the airport to locals in their destination city makes it much easier to travel to other countries.

  • It is a very important skill of the 21st Century for health care professionals to be able to speak multiple languages to communicate with their patients and their patients families.

  • With a shortage of jobs in most communities it is a huge advantage to speak other languages. This skill could help someone find a job in different state as well as a different country.

  • With hundreds of thousands of members of the United States Military living overseas and constantly traveling they would benefit greatly from having the skill of speaking multiple languages.

  • There are a variety of websites that provide help to learning new languages some even teach you online so no books are needed.

    • The Brave New Traveler
    Spark Notes for Spanish Grammar
    Cliffs Notes for Foreign Languages
    Rosetta Stone Language Learner

    A history of language learning? 

    This promotional video by Bogdan Macoviciuc suggests that language learning in the 21st century can be more natural and more fun. It's a good example of current ideas about 21st century learning.
    No matter what we're learning, it makes sense for us to use 21st century methods of communication and information-gathering. Because, well, we live in the 21st century.
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    Cross-Cultural and Intercultural Communication by William B. Gudykunst 

    by William B. Gudykunst

    Cross-Cultural and Intercultural Communication

    Cross-Cultural and Intercultural Communication

    This book written by William Gudykunst, contains episodes that deals with intercultural and cross cultural communication, which gives an ample analysis of cross cultural variations in communication and extends upon the book by viewing intercultural communication in terms of intergroup communication. The author gives the idea that the precondition of cross cultural communication is to understand intercultural communication.

    To illustrate, the book has examples of cross cultural communication; comparisons of communication across cultures. Also, it explores intercultural communications such as communication among people from different origins. In addition, there are theories based on effective outcomes, communication networks, identity negotiation, accommodation or adaption, and acculturation or adjustment. The book covers the topic such as language, and nonverbal or verbal communication across cultures. Likewise, it covers communication in intercultural relationships; adapting to an unfamiliar culture. Moreover, Cultural influences on the expression and perception of emotions. This book is a great source of information about cross-cultural and intercultural communication.

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    Social Networking Skills 

    JoAnn Day

    Imagine yourself visiting with an old classmate in a rural community, chatting with a relative who's stationed in London and researching the latest techniques in your personal trade-all at the same time.
    "Social networks and blogs now the 4th most popular online activity, ahead of personal email, Neilsen reports" is the headline of a news release from Nielsen Online.

    Social networking is not a new task but we now have a new set of tools to apply to this task. The office water cooler has now become the company blog site for colleagues to share their experience and technical advice. The breakroom chatter has been somewhat quieted by Facebook, an online community of internet users, a social site used by many.

    According to this website Social Networking Literacy Skillsthese are the top five percentage of online tweens and teens who say they do these activities at least weekly:

      41% Posting messages
      32% Downloading music
      30% Downloading videos
      29% Uploading music
      25% Updating personal Web sites or online profiles

    Social networking is still developing in both its audience and its uses. The business community has only just begun to use this tool as a means for sales and marketing. The internet is fast becoming the strongest form of communication. Like the introduction of the cell phone not that long ago, this form of communication will fast become an asset in our lives and offer many opportunities as it evolves.

    Social Networking 

    by Itzy Castorena

    Would you like to know what your children do on the computer for hours and keep a closer look at them? Would you like to feel like a teen again and catch up with all the technology? Maybe go back and start dating, find friends whom you have not seen since High School or just know people around your community? MySpace Unraveled A Parent's Guide to Teen Social Networking is the great book for you to read.
    MySpace Unraveled: A Parent's Guide to Teen Social Networking

    MySpace Unraveled: A Parent's Guide to Teen Social Networking

    by: Larry Magid, Anne Collier

    Containing just eight chapters, this book with clear information and pictures will give parents all the proficient information to become familiar with a Web 2.0. A web 2.0 is a Social network, for example MySpace (this book will also mention the most used social networks for the parent's choice). This book will give parents a step by step guide for creating an account, personalizing your profile, making and managing friends, using MySpace Mail, MySpace communities, deleting friends, Commenting on other people's profiles and more importantly you privacy. Having a network like MySpace is a great way to learn more about people, technology, your community and many other things that perhaps one is unaware of. With this guide, you will be able to experience fun and entertaining hours on MySpace. Understanding why your child is on the computer for hours and what they are doing is key for parenting in the twenty first century. Parents, throughout this book you will be able to find "Key Parenting Points" in bold blue headings that offer cautions and concerns from other parents point of view. For example, "If you suspect that your kid's don't know, by all means ask them if they're careful about what they say and upload on MySpace, and whether they've been harassed by peers or strangers and how they handle it." A book with just one-hundred and seventy-seven pages will make parents more alert and closer to their children and more knowledgeable on Webs 2.0, a practice that will be need for the 21st century.

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    Social Media 

    Check out the numbers -- online social networking is a primary form of communication now... and do the math to get some ideas about the future.
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    The Savvy Guide to Fantasy Sports by Mike Harmon 

    Rob Swift

    What are fantasy sports and why would I want to play?
    The Savvy Guide to Fantasy Sports

    The Savvy Guide to Fantasy Sports

    by: Mike Harmon

    Fantasy sports are no longer played by under-achieving men in their 30's who collect action figures and live in their parent's basement. In today's workplace, it is a relevant necessity in relation to networking and intramural activities. In the same spirit of the company sponsored bowling team in the 1950's or softball team in the 1990's, inner-office fantasy sports leagues are way to socialize with co-workers.

    Mike Harmon has been writing about the topic for a long time; as a writer with Yahoo! Sports and Foxsports.com he has amassed a wealth of knowledge for the beginner, as well as the expert, to learn from.

    The Savvy Guide to Fantasy Sports can be used by players of all levels and for all sports. From baseball and football to golf, auto racing, and even bass fishing and cricket; if you want to join a league, chances are he can tell you how to play.

    Harmon breaks it down to a beginner's level by explaining the concept of the game, how to draft players, different managerial styles, and things to watch out for as the season progresses. He then goes on to provide individual chapters for each sport and gives tips and hints on how to play them.

    The Savvy Guide to Fantasy Sports is a must if you are just getting started and can be the difference between you being the last place team or the first place team. Regardless, this book will show you why people in today's workplace look to fantasy sports as an alternative way to socialize and network.

    So when your boss asks you if you would like to join the company fantasy football league this year you say YES! Just remember though, if it is the Boss' league, you may want to allow them to win.

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    Books About Communication 

    Here are some of the books we like on the subject of communication.
    MySpace Unraveled: A Parent's Guide to Teen Social Networking

    MySpace Unraveled: A Parent's Guide to Teen Social Networking

    by: Larry Magid, Anne Collier

    Just one look at the Table of Contents will tell you this book is written in a simple easy to follow format to help anyone, not just parents, find their way around in one of the most popular social networking sites today.The skills covered in this book range from setting up your own account and personalizing your profile to using blogs, games and plug ins. Many of these tasks can be translated and used in other social websites which makes this book valuable to any user or " newbie" needing the how-to information in the social media world stomping the internet waves.

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    Writing in the 21st Century 

    BY: Tameca Simpson

    In the 21st century, we work, talk, and play with people who are far from us. We have friends and coworkers all over the world. We stay connected with each other through the written word.

    The means of sharing a story are changing so fast that 21st century writing is physically different from writing before. Back in the day when someone thought of writing, usually it just required a pen and a piece of paper. Nowadays, there are webpages, texting, IM,and computergame chat. Still, there is one main purpose in writing: to tell our story as clearly as possible.

    A few examples of why writing is so important:

    • Writing lets us use the new media technology develops.

    • Writing allows us to communicate with people from other countries, and helps us develop greater understanding of different people.
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    • Written language is a necessity for work and school.

    • With texting, a lot of our social lives are written, too.

    • Writing is a way of learning.


    With most things in life there are proper skills that are required. Writing is one of them.

    A few skills to maintain writing include:

    • Getting started, having an idea of what to write

    • Organizing your writing .

    • Knowing the specific subject to write about, and not drifting off to another off the topic subject.

    • Thinking about your audience and keeping them interested.

    Cell Phone Literacy 

    Kimberly Flores

    It was in 1983 when the first portable cell phone was commercialized by Motorola with the Motorola Dyna TAC 1800x. It was a 13 inch long device, weighed 28 ounces and was primarily used in cars. The cell phones we use today have come along way from making a simple phone call in your car. The technology of cell phones over the past few years have greatly improved since the Dyna TAC and has changed the way people rely on the mobile phone. The usage of cell phone is definitely a 21st century skill that most people need to know.

    Cell phones today are used for the simple task of communication to further task of reading an excel document or GPS navigation. As of 2007 there were 250,000,000 cell phone user in the United States and is still growing rapidly. The usage of cell phones will continue to grow into the daily device used for daily task and evetually everyone will need to know the skill it takes to use a cell phone.
    Basic applications of cell phones include:


    • Phone calls
    • SMS Text messaging
    • Phone Book
    • Alarm Clock
    • E-Mail
    • Digital Camera
    • Video Recorder
    • Music Player
    • Gaming platform
    • Internet Browsing

      Future Application to develop in the next few years will include:
    • Video Chatting
    • Motion Sensing Control
    • Remote Control
    • Mobile Wallet
    • Video Projection
    • Wireless Charging

    Future applications may eliminate the usage of other daily object we use today. The video chatting application can elimate normal vocal phone calls to advance phone call where you can see who your talking to. The mobile wallet can eliminate the usage of credit cards and may also decrease the number of card theft. Cell phone are on there way to become the device we live by and the device that controls everything in our daily lives. Motion sensing control, also known as "the magic wand", eliminates touching your phone for certain commands. A remote control demand will be able to allow your phone to control other electronics such as your tv or sterio.

    Eventually we will all need to develop the skills it takes to work a cell phone from basic applications to more advance ones, depending if it is for personal use or business use. As the mobile phone is becoming the device of the 21st century the skills needed to obtain to use one can keep people with the times. Sometimes just sitting down and experimenting with your phone can help you learn more about how to use the applications. For those who are technology illiterate there are book that have guides to how to work all kinds of phones. To learn more about your personal phone device you may also go to your mobile provider's website and there you can look a specific device to learn more about it under suppot links. To gain the skills you need to use your cell phone can be easily done by anyone of all ages.

    Computer Skills 

    Computer literacy has become an essential skill. People need to know how to use computers for work, school, and daily life.

    Here are the basic skills we all need:

    • Understanding the hardware. We don't all have to be experts on hardware, but we have to know how to hook up the machine and turn it on.

    • Using input devices. We all have to be good with the keyboard and mouse.

    • Using basic computer programs. We all need to be able to use word processing programs, spreadsheets, and simple publishing programs. Since different jobs require different programs and they change all the time, the most important thing is to be able to learn to use new programs.

    • Using the internet. Since we use the internet for research, communication, work, and play, we all need to be able to navigate and search well. We also have to know basic safety rules for the internet.


    Computers are a central part of life in the 20th century. They have to be part of our education. They should also be available to everyone, including people who can't afford to have a computer at home. So public computers at schools and libraries are a must.

    Robotics 

    Josh Wheeler

    Robotics are becoming a greater part of our lives, we are becoming more dependant on them in the military and police forces. Robots are starting to help surgeons save lives and have also come into our homes to help us with daily household chores. Many companies and organizations are investing in robotic technology currently sponsoring 121 robotics competitions this year. These competitions are designed to enhance the current technology devoted to robots. It has been stated that at the rate of current technological advancement a computers capabilities double every two years. This fast moving pace necessitates an ability to change and interface with these ever advancing machines.
    Robotics Competitions

    In 2001 Congress mandated that one third of military ground vehicles must be unmanned by 2015. According to the DoD report, "Unmanned Systems Roadmap 2007-2032," the Pentagon plans to spend $4 billion by 2010 on unmanned systems technology, with an eye toward increasing autonomy to free up troops that would otherwise have to monitor the robots closely.
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    Companies such as Boeing continue to innovate autonomous robots at their own expense, knowing the cababilities that can come from these machines. The Phantom Ray a fully autonomous UAV, or unmanned flying vehicle, can stay aloft for 30 hours allowing better defense of our country. "Should the military want to buy combat UAV's like the Phantom Ray from Boeing, the price tag would be about $60 million to $70 million a piece in current dollars," says Davis, current Boeing CEO, adding that this figure would become "dramatically less expensive" as production expands.Sound pricey? Consider that an F-22 strike fighter costs about $143 million apiece.
    Military robotics link 2

    Today's surgeons are required to perform many difficult procedures. Using new robot technology allows these professionals to help us in ways that would not have been attempted in the past. Unfortunately, many surgeons face obstacles like obstructed access and a lack of depth perception when it comes to performing intricate operations. UAMS offers patients an alternative to conventional open surgical procedures with the da Vinci U2122 Robotic Surgery System. Our caring and compassionate doctors are now using the da Vinci Surgical System for a growing number of procedures and treatment areas. These machines allow smaller incisions in the body reducing surgical time, risk of infection, and faster recovery.
    Medical robotics

    Robots are even coming into our homes to help our with chores. The Roomba is an autonomous robot that can vacuum and mop floors. The owner of iRobot, maker of the roomba, envisions a future of many robots completing daily household tasks allowing more of our burdened schedules to be devoted to other priorities. Robotic technology has quickly advanced past the point of no return. Robots are here to stay and our ability to interact with these machines must advance with their technology.
    Roomba household cleaning robot

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    Horticulture 

    Chris Senteney

    Horticulture is an essential aspect of the twenty-first century because all life depends on plants, either directly or indirectly.

    The word horticulture is from the Latin and it comes from the words "hortus" which means garden and "culturea" meaning cultivation. Humans depend on plants for oxygen, food, textiles, and medicines.

    The basic thing needed for life is oxygen, which is produced in a process that only takes place in plants, know as photosynthesis. Food is also crucial to sustain life; that area of horticulture is known as "Agriculture." Agriculturalists specialize in the growing of fruits and vegetables, which we eat everyday. Agronomy is a term that is used to describe the area of grains, which also is used in making food, and fiber crops used to make textiles. Forestry, which is the science of growing trees, is a necessary division because it gives the timber that we use for building, paper, and also materials used for textiles.

    Ethnobotany is the study of using plants in medicine, for instance the cancer drug Taxol, which is used when people are going through chemotherapy, is derived from a chemical that is only produced in the Pacific Yew Tree. Whereas Floriculture is not crucial to life, it does make it more enjoyable. Floriculturalists are the people that focus on ornamental plants and flowers that we use to beatify landscapes.

    Whereas horticulture does deal with the study of plants, it also affects the economy. Many countries rely on the exports of the products that we produce from plant material: Spain is the leading producer of fruits and vegetables which is responsible for over $107 million in their economy. China's textile industry brings in $63.5 billion and is responsible for 18% of the worlds' textile industry. The leading flower exporter is Columbia and it brings in over $568 million into their economy.

    So as you can see, horticulture is not only vital for our health, but it is essential to the economies of the world.

    Alternative Energy 

    Jordan Danielle

    In this day and age we can no longer rely on the fossil fuels that have been supplying our nation's energy for so long. In the 21st Century there will be a need for people who are educated in alternative energies, in their uses, and in how to help everyday people change their homes over to "Green" methods. Hopefully these people can help take away our dependence on fossil fuels.

    Types of Alternative Energy:

    Wind Energy harnesses the power of the wind to propel the blades which is then turned into electricity for human consumption.
    Pros:

    • Obtaining the wind energy produces no pollution

    • Wind energy is also renewable

    • Farming and grazing can still take place around the bottom of the wind turbines

    • Wind farms can be built off-shore


    Cons:

    • Constant wind is needed for continuous power generation

    • Large wind farms has a negative effect on the scenery


    Solar Energy is the sun's ray (solar radiation) that reaches the earth. It can be collected by solar panels and converted into energy.
    Pros:

    • Renewable energy source

    • Solar power generation produces no air or water pollution

    • Solar energy can be used for practical uses such as heating and lighting


    Cons:

    • Does not produce any energy if the sun is not shining

    • Solar Energy stations can be very expensive to build


    Geothermal Energy harnesses the heat energy present underneath the Earth.
    Pros:

    • Does not produce any negative by-products

    • Once a geothermal plant is built it is quickly self-sufficient energy wise

    • They are small and normally have no negative effect on the landscape


    Cons:

    • If installed incorrectly, these plants can produce harmful pollutants

    • Geothermal sites are prone to running out of steam.

    Hydroelectric Energy
    Pros:

    • Sustainable

    • Non-polluting

    • Low energy cost after initial set up


    Cons:

    • Change to natural water-flow

    • Degrades water quality

    • Blocks seasonal fish migration

    • Ecosystem Damage



    Skills Needed to Use these possible energy sources

    • Education

    • The UK states that it will need in the future people who have a degree of higher education in engineers and scientist who can help reduce the company's dependency on fossil fuels. So with this is mind it is easy to see that we will need people that are educated in this demanding field to teach and lead the way to dependence

    • There will be a demand for people who know how to properly install these machines that collect the energy.

    • We will also have a demand in jobs to maintain these machines

    • We will need people who are educated in energy, or even electricity, so that we will not make big mistakes in obtaining the energy or even transporting the energy

    • In order to work in this field you should flexible as far as relocation is concerned because your knowledge might be needed anywhere.

    • There will also be a need for people to teach the public how to use this energy

    • Currently there is a high demand for people to build upon their current education level to meet the green needs


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    Green Living 

    Maranda Foster

    Have you ever thought about how green living could affect our health and our environment? The usage of fossil fuels emits "greenhouse gasses" into the air, most commonly carbon dioxide and methane. Carbon dioxide is a heavy gas which acts as a blanket trapping in heat and causing global warming, and in turn raising our average temperature. Sure, a nice sunny 70 degree day in January might sound appealing, but that would also mean hotter summers.

    Global warming affects everyone. People who count on livestock and farming for their livelihood would be affected when the increase in heat diminishes the water supply. Those who enjoy hunting, fishing, boating, and skiing would also be affected by decreased water supply. Heat waves could increase the risk of heat related illnesses such as heat rash, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke.

    Mark Twain once said "Everybody comments on the weather, but nobody ever does anything about it." Will we make it out of the 21st century without the valuable skill of green living? The following is a list of easy skills to develop to help reduce your carbon footprint.

    • Cut down use of fossil fuels by readjusting your thermostat or driving less.
    • Buy organic produce to discourage the use of harmful chemicals.
    • Use cleaning products that are safe for the environment.
    • Change your iridescent light bulbs into energy saving florescent bulbs.
    • Learning how to make a compost is another valuable skill, you can use fertilizer from the compost for your garden or landscaping.

    Methane is a more powerful green house gas than Carbon Dioxide, meaning that its global warming potential (GWP) is over twenty times higher. Whereas Carbon Dioxide comes from burning fossil fuels, Methane comes from landfills, animal waste, natural gas released into the atmosphere, and decaying plants. Decaying plants trapped in the northern permafrost is what worries scientist most. Global Warming Examiner, John Ryden says, "These are plants ... frozen in northern permafrost that [have] trapped tremendous quantities of methane gas for millions of years. That permafrost is melting due to global warming and scientists are concerned that the methane gas will be released into the atmosphere. [Thus creating] a feedback loop where the released methane further [rises] temperatures, which then releases even more methane."


    • Eating less meat can help; 85% of Methane gas in our atmosphere is produced by livestock.
    • Reduce waste by using your leftover meat for other meals.
    • Methane could also be used as a renewable resource; sewage treatment plants capture then burn Methane on-site to generate electricity and heat to power their operations

    "Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little."
    Edmund Burke

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    Go Green, Live Rich 

    Go Green, Live Rich: 50 Simple Ways to Save the Earth and Get Rich Trying

    Go Green, Live Rich: 50 Simple Ways to Save the Earth and Get Rich Trying

    by: David Bach, Hillary Rosner

    Go Green, Live Rich is a beneficial book for anyone who is concerned with saving our planet while saving some green. It's divided into categories such as greening your house, reducing your CO2 emissions, and recycling. Under each category, David Bach includes the probable monetary savings and how much that is going to reduce your impact on Mother Earth. He has incorporated a list of resources to help you get started. I think everyone could benefit from this reading and help clean up our planet.
    Stacy Roth

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    21st Century Business Skills 

    Ever wonder what going green means? How does it affect you? Interested, but still don't know where to start? With these books, your ability to plan a business will be better than before. With Green Business, you will learn how to make your business environmentally friendly while making profit. With Strategy for Sustainability, you will learn how to manage all the money you save from going green. Thomas L. Freidman's The World is Flat will tell you about economic globalization and how things have changed due to outsourcing, offshoring, and supply chains
    Green Business (DK Essential Managers)

    Green Business (DK Essential Managers)

    by: Bibi Van Der Zee

    You hear stories today about how the environment is declining. Stories like the melting polar ice caps, carbon footprints, record temperatures, and flooding and droughts. Green Business explains what exactly going green means, and has checklists to help you plan every step of the way to becoming environmentally friendly. It also tackles subjects like how to minimize your waste, reducing your energy use, and transporting your products in a nonwasteful manner. Interested in going after green consumers? This book helps you how to target and market to green consumers as well as also helping you find alternative fuels to use for your company, while keeping up with the new trends.
    -Conny Aguilar-

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    The World is Flat: a Brief History of the Twenty-First Century

    The World is Flat: a Brief History of the Twenty-First Century

    by: Thomas L. friedman

    "The World is Flat" is a book, and also a metaphor that describes how economic globalization has caused the economic playing field to even. The world has been flattened by ten so called "flatteners" The collapse of the Berlin wall, Netscape, workflow software, uploading, outsourcing, offshoring, supply chaining, insourcing, informing, and "The steroids". The book describes how jobs that would have been for Americans, have now been moved all over the world thanks to the internet. It also states that if we are to thrive and remain employable with our high wages in this globalized economy we must become more diverse, skilled, and adaptable workers.
    Kent Woodard

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    Strategy for Sustainability: A Business Manifesto

    Strategy for Sustainability: A Business Manifesto

    by: Adam Werbach

    "Strategy for Sustainability" is a informational text explaining the best way to sustain a thriving business. In today's societies being able to run a business successfully is important because those who own the business do not wish to waste to much money to keep the business going and also want to bring in money. People also want to go green to save money. In the book it explains how you have to have balance in the work place and how people can go green to an extent but not all the way, because it would cost so much money that the owners of the business would lose money. It also mentions how it is great to have leadership and workers in the workplace that can work together. it pulls together leadership, communication, going green, and the best ways to pull all these ideals together to create a more successful atmosphere. Devin Thibodeaux

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    Civic Literacy in the 21st Century 

    Jessica Farrar

    What is Civic Literacy and why is it more important in the 21st Century than in previous centuries? Civic Literacy is knowing how to stay involved in civic life on all levels (local, state, national, global) and understanding how the government works. Civic Literacy is more important now than ever because so many people have lost interest in the boring part of politics, that it basically lets the government control. There has been a steady decline over the communities engagements and participation in politics. Civic Literacy is so important because if no one will stand up and tell the government what they want and require changes, they won't do anything for the people or their communities.

    Everyone has the ability to participate in local government, many just don't know where to start. One way everyone can help his or her community is to vote! According to the Federal Election Commission, just over half of the voting age population turned out to vote at the 2000 presidential elections. That number only grew to about 57 percent in 2008. Getting registered to vote and voting is an important way that you can be involved in your community.

    Another way you can get involved in this ever changing technological century is to get involved in an online community. According to a USC Annenberg School, who released a study on the impact of Internet on American Society, the internet is becoming a major part of how we participate in our civic life. As writen by Andy Carven, an internet activist and author, on a blog on pbs.org on the study, "Just over one-fifth of online community members - 20.3 percent - take action offline for a cause related to their online communities at least once a year. Nearly 65 percent of online community members say they now engage in civic causes that were new to them when they started going online, while an additional 43.7 percent say they participate in social activism more since they've joined their online communities."
    Understanding the Impact of Online Communities on Civic Engagement
    ...and if you were thinking cultural literacy doesn't matter any more...

    Yes! 21st Century Solutions for Taking Control of Your Money Now! John L. Macko (Author), Jane E. Chidester (Author) 

    Tina Castleman

    In these unsure times, everyone needs to work out a budget. Most people live paycheck to paycheck if they have no budgeting skills. This way of life leaves no extra money for unexpected expenses or saving for the future. Budgeting is a very important skill needed in the 21st century skill for planning on the future and also because of the unsure economic times.

    Budgeting is the first step to financial independence. Users of this easy to manage system will be rewarded with more control of their money and more money in their pockets!" -- Randy Gardner, LLM, CPA, co-author, 101 Tax Saving Ideas

    "The concepts introduced in BudgetYes! can be used by anyone from student to executive to retiree. It shows how you can take control of your money, rather than a budget controlling you." -- Diane C. Auckland, CPA, James A. Brickweg CPAs

    "Though usually overlooked, setting up a good personal budget is the first step to any money management activity. Without it, you cannot control your finances and will always fall short of your goals." -- Mark J. Randall, CFP, American Express Financial Advisors, Inc.

    This book about budgeting works well for everyone. It helps young single people learn how to make a budget and stick to it to prepare for the future. It also helps families learn the importance of putting money aside to invest in the future and have "emergency" money.

    This book starts from the bottom line and teaches the different ways to consider the necessities from unnecessary items. The reader is taught how to differentiate between needs and wants, and how to budget for them. The budgeter is taught how to create a budget for their personal financial situation.

    Job Readiness 

    job skills for the 21st century, by April Lee

    There are four basic groups of skills that are a foundation on which to build a successful career. They are:

    BASIC SKILLS

    • reading

    • writing

    • mathematics

    • effective communication (speaking and listening)


    THINKING SKILLS

    • creative thinking: imaginitive, innovative ideas, etc.

    • problem solving

    • decision making: identify goals, quick decision maker, etc.

    • visualization: ability to read blueprints, sketches, etc.


    PEOPLE SKILLS

    • able to negotiate

    • leadership qualities

    • work in a team

    • cultural diversity IS CULTURAL DIVERSITY A SKILL?


    BEHAVIORAL SKILLS

    • flexability/ adaptability

    • initiative/ self direction

    • time management

    • reliability/ accountability

    • goal oriented / motivation

    • self confidence

    • integrity/ honesty/ morality


    Of these four groups, 21st century employers say that behavioral skills are most important in prospective employees. As education and technical skills increase, many of the behavior skills and personal responsibility have seemingly decreased.

    That's a very intriguing sentence you've ended with -- I want to know more about that. Can you give a link?

    "You'd think people would know to call in sick when they're not coming to work, but that's not always the case," said Michael Kauffman, an executive at Anoplate Corp., a 175-person metal manufacturer in Syracuse, an excerpt taken from an article titled 69% Job Seekers Lack Basic Employability Skills, by Leon Lazaroff of the Chicago Tribune.

    [While the AFL-CIO and National Association of Manufacturers have clashed over wage issues and foreign trade, Paul Cole, secretary-treasurer of the New York State AFL-CIO says the two groups agree that a more efficient and higher-skilled workforce can ensure that well-paying jobs are not exported.

    "If we infuse education and job-training with an emphasis on `employability skills,' then we develop workers who not only can get jobs, they can keep them as well," he said.]

    Who will have secure work in the 21st century? 

    Sheila Hunt

    Many current jobs will be replaceable by higher technology in the 21st Century. Rapid knowledge growth means that it is really difficult for people to keep on top of what they need to know: therefore, people need to specialize. With the rate of technological change so rapid, it is difficult for anyone to predict what jobs will remain and what new jobs will emerge. Workers need to develop higher levels of skills. Highly skilled jobs will be in big demand.

    Thomas Friedman, columnist for the New York Times and Pulitzer prize winning author, wrote a book called The World is Flat.

    Friedman believes that only four kinds of people will have jobs that will remain in demand in the 21st Century. He calls these people "untouchable". Untouchables come in four broad categories: Workers who are "special," workers who are "specialized", workers who are"anchored",and workers who are" flexible."
    Here are the four categories.

    • Workers who are special:
      People like Michael Jordan, Bill Gates and Madonna. They have a global market for their jobs. Their jobs can never be outsourced.

    • Workers who are specialized:
      from specialized lawyers, accountants, and brain surgeons. These are skills that are always in high demand.

    • Workers who are anchored:
      These jobs apply to most Americans. Everyone from a hairstylist to the waitress at dinner. Chefs, plumbers, nurses, and cleaning ladies. They are anchored because they must be done from a specific location, involving face to face contact with a customer, client or patient. These jobs generally cannot be digitized.

    • Workers who are flexible:
      people who are always developing new skills to keep up with change and demand.

    Friedman addresses a concern shared by many Americans: what do we tell our kids? As the competition for jobs stiffens, how do we prepare them for the that? His suggestion is that we make ourselves "untouchables."

    In the 20th Century, you could be mediocre in your job and still earn a decent living. In the 21st Century you really don't want to be just mediocre. Jobs are going to the best, smartest, most productive worker.

    In conclusion, we simply cannot do things the same old way anymore. People must be willing to change, adapt, and most importantly, further their education.

    Critical Thinking 

    Qiuqing Lin

    Critical thinking is a skill that everyone develops over time although the way a person uses it and the frequency they use it vary from people to people. Critical thinking is a mode of thinking where the person uses his/her past experiences, reasoning, observations, and assumptions to skillfully analyze or evaluated information or problem. It is a very important skill in life.

    Critical thinking is incorporated in all types of thinking modes. People use critical thinking scientifically, mathematically, historically, economically, morally, and philosophically. Therefore, critical thinking is a valuable skill in our daily lives. However, this does not mean that we all use it one hundred percent of the time. We are people and have made undisciplined and irrational decisions and thinking. So, to be able to become a critical thinker, it takes motivation and discipline. The person needs to enough experiences and reasoning to be able to successfully think critically. He or she must have the ability to process all the information provided to him/her and have intellectual commitment to use this information to solve problems. Critical thinking requires one to practice the skill and obtain more information to improve his or her skills.

    The main importance of critical thinking is to be able to improve one's quality of thinking no matter what subject or problem is given to them. A person who is a critical thinker will ask essential questions and formulate possible solutions. The critical thinker can gather important information, interpret it, and communicate it effectively to others.

    There are some links to talk about critical thinking:

    Critical Thinking Skills Success: In 20 Minutes a Day 

    Qiuqing Lin

    The book I recommend reading "Critical Thinking Skills Success: In 20 Minutes a Day" by Lauren B. Starkey. This book takes the reader through a step-by-step process to improve the reader's critical thinking skills. It begins with a 35 question pre-test to evaluate the reader's strength and weaknesses. The book offers strategies and techniques to improve the reader's skills. With this book, the reader can master techniques of effective persuasion and learn to solve problems logically. The book then ends with a post test to see how much the reader has improved. I recommend this book to anyone who wishes to improve their critical thinking skills.
    Critical Thinking (Skill Builders)

    Critical Thinking (Skill Builders)

    by: LearningExpress Editors

    Amazon Price: $10.88 (as of 11/30/2009) Buy Now

    21st Century Skills in Schools 

    David Jones

    What do students need to survive in the 21st Century workforce? For most schools the compensation for the changing world is broken into 3 categories: Social, Thinking, and Digital skills.

    Overall students of the 21st century......
    --have self-direction and productivity when working alone and with a group
    --should leave school and play an effective role in society.
    --need to have the ability to effectively finish a task that is relevant to their goal.
    --should be able to communicate in the workforce efficiently with technology.

    Many schools have made a partnership to help aid their students for higher education or be effective in society. Partners include The Partnership for 21st Century Skills, project 21c, Matiri Group and others.

    Most of the steps schools have taken have to do with technology. Web 2.0 is a popular example of this and has popular tools like social-networking, video-sharing, wikis and blogs. Web 2.0 can also be adapted into a classroom or library setting (Classroom 2.0 and Library 2.00.)
    21st Century Schools

    Postsecondary Training 

    Bryan West

    In the 21st century jobs will not only require skills, but also postsecondary training and degrees. You may have the necessary skills to compete in the job market, but not meet the job requirements of having a degree. A degree can show potential employers that you can commit to and complete a multiyear project. It will also show that you have the necessary skills of multitasking, critical thinking, and problem solving.

    Each year the Department of Labor releases projected job growth for the nation. In that report they look into their crystal ball and predict the thirty top job growth areas. With the release of their 2006-2016 report, they anticipate just over 86% of job seekers will require postsecondary training. According to Florida State University, "Nationally, it has become increasingly evident that workforce needs of the 21st century will depend on education beyond the bachelors' degree."

    Even the President of the United States has weighed in on the subject. President George W. Bush and President Obama have sounded the alarm for Americans to improve the country's standing in the world by seeking higher education. In a recent speech on the growing needs of the 21st century, President Obama said, "Never has a college degree been more important."

    At this point I want to address non-traditional students. That is people that are thinking about going to college that finished high school five years ago or more. Now in order to pursue a degree, you must have some basic knowledge in order to be successful. Let's take a look at three areas and where you can find help online. First is Time Management . You must be able to juggle daily life and classes. Second is Student Aid . You must have the necessary funds to attend school and still be able to provide for you and/or your family. Finally you must be prepared for the academic challenges that are in front of you. Now don't be offended by this site, it has been a huge help to returning students, including me. Help for Everything

    Do you agree with us? 

    We made a list of things we think are 21st century skills. Do you agree with us? Or would you have a different list of skills?

    Do we have the right things on our list of 21st century skills?

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    A Nony Mouse says:

    About the multi-lingual aspect of modern life. As someone who has done a fair amount of world travel I would like to say that it's not easy to know the language of every place you visit.

    Is it more practical to learn the languages that are used most commonly around you than to try to adapt to our flat world reality? Even if it's more practical, is it actually as useful?

    Posted June 11, 2009

    No -- let me tell you MY list!

     

    Best Jobs for the 21st Century 

    by Deonna Fechter

    With more and more jobs being shipped overseas, it has never been more important for us to be up to date and educated on the best jobs of the 21st century. With the ever changing economy, the job force is also becoming more and more competitive so the more educated we can be on career choices will only give us the upperhand. When choosing a career, we need to be educated on careers that are and are going to be in demand now and for years to come and will support the lifestyle in which we want to live. This book will address and answer all of these questions that are important when trying to choose which career path you want to take.

    This book is amazing for those who are unsure of their career path or are simply looking for a career change. This book is great for those who want to choose a career that is going to be financially rewarding as well as prosper for years to come.

    This book is also great for those who haven't earned a college degree because it talks about the highest paying jobs that don't require a degree such as, securities, commodities, and financial services sales agent with earnings that average $48,090 per year.

    This book is not only for those seeking full time employment, but part time as well. Listed in this book are the best paying part time jobs which include college and university faculty ranked #1, musicians ranked #5 and bus drivers ranked #7.

    If you are looking for a career as a secondary school teacher, you will find this book has some useful information. Secondary school teachers are ranked #9 on the best jobs list for those with a bachelor's degree with a yearly salary of $37,890 and have shown a 23 percent growth rate through 2008 and have 133,585 openings a year so this is a positive outlook for those who are thinking of choosing this career path.

    Coming in at #1 in terms of pay, growth, and number of openings is computer systems analysts. This career has an annual salary of $52,180, a 94 percent growth rate, and 154,157 annual openings.

    A true story that is highlighted in this book:

    "A certain teachers assistant loves to work with kids but wanted to earn a tad more. This book pointed out that a job with similar training requirements, library technician, pays about 35 percent more. As luch had it, such a job existed at the school where this person worked. With a little on-the-job training, the teacher assistant got a new job and a big pay increase."

    There is so much information in this book that everyone will be able to find something useful for themselves. There are 500 job descriptions with the most accurate, up-to-date facts from government sources throughout the book. Once you are finished with this book, you should be able to earn more money, find more satisfying work, and plan your future career and education.

    So what do you have to lose? Go buy your copy today. You will find this book very resourceful in helping you either choose a career or change your career path.
    Best Jobs for the 21st Century
    Best Jobs for the 21st Ce...

    Camping & Wilderness Survival 

    I love this book because i've always told myself that I could live in the mountains and survive on my own. This book can tell you if you could. Have you ever wondered what would happen if you were stranded somewhere without communication or civilization, what would you do, would you know the plants you can and can't eat. How to cook what ever you are able to find to eat. Just how to survive without Wal-Mart. This book will tell you everything you need to know. This book is great for adult and teens alike. If a war errupted on our home land and you had to run and hide in the caves and mountains in your area could you make due. This book will show you and explain how you can do just that.
    Nicholas Elsea
    Camping & Wilderness Survival

    Camping & Wilderness Survival

    by: Paul Tawrell

    Truly amazing! If I was stranded anywhere in the world or the world suffered a technological meltdown, this is the book that I would want at my side. Paul Tawrell has done an outstanding job in this book of over 350 pages. It is filled with illustrations and step by step instructions on how to survive in numerous climates and situations. First aid, cooking, shelter construction, finding water, map and compass, it's all in here. The knowledge in this book is truly priceless. As an Eagle Scout and Scoutmaster, I give it two thumbs up.

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    Outdoor Navigation With GPS: Hiking, Geocaching, Canoeing, Kayaking, Fishing, Outdoor Photography, Backpacking, Mountain Biking

    Outdoor Navigation With GPS: Hiking, Geocaching, Canoeing, Kayaking, Fishing, Outdoor Photography, Backpacking, Mountain Biking

    by: Stephen W. Hinch

    Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 11/30/2009) Buy Now

    GPS For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

    GPS For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

    by: Joel McNamara

    The outdoors are a place that escapes a lot of us as 21st century humans. Quickly transfering from home, to car, to work, and repeat. In the haste of the transition most never take the time to just spend a little time with nature. Spending time with the very world we live in is important, and knowing how the world is laid about as we venture out into the wilderness is just as essential. The idea of a GPS unit has been around since the 1950's, but now the idea has become a reality, and they are more accesible than ever before. The units are small, portable, practical, and most of all useful. With this technology at our fingertips; why not take advantage of it? Why not learn how to use this tool to navigate the natural world around us. So on that next camping or hiking trip take along one of these technological marvels, and explore.

    Amazon Price: $16.49 (as of 11/30/2009) Buy Now

    Books on lifeskills 

    Personal Finance For Dummies, 5th edition

    Personal Finance For Dummies, 5th edition

    by: Eric Tyson

    For long time budgeters or even for beginners, this book by Eric Tyson is extremely helpful. It includes lots of advice from experts on how to save money, reduce frivolous spending, how to plan for the future, and even spreadsheets so you can try it for yourself.The book also includes tips on how to create a monthly budget. It also helps with tax reductions and other financial investments. Tyson is also very unbiased, mostly being just facts and suggestions. It's really a great read, understandable to readers of all types, and very beneficial in today's economy.-Alesha Clanton

    Amazon Price: $14.29 (as of 11/30/2009) Buy Now

    Nursing Assistants: A Basic Study Guide : 16 Step-By-Step Modules

    Nursing Assistants: A Basic Study Guide : 16 Step-By-Step Modules

    by: Beverly Robertson, Christina Spencer, Kate Corkery Spencer

    This book is a great book for starters. It has a very easy approach with 16 step-by-step modules that illustrate ways to perform basic medical skills. There are lots of helpful pictures also. It even has flash cards with abbreviations and definitions to help you learn the medical terms too. To anyone that wants to learn more about the basic medical skills I highly recommend this book.

    By: Bao Lor

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    21st Century Cooking Skills 

    When discussing 21st century skills most people think of technology, but when it gets down to the basics there are just some things that you're always going to need. One of the most important things would be cooking. Food is one of the basic things we as human beings need to survive and being able to not only prepare your own meals but have a basic understanding of food makes you that much more able to live a comfortable life. For those of you that maybe aren't so talented in the kitchen, thankfully there are cookbooks to teach you.
    Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating with More Than 75 Recipes

    Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating with More Than 75 Recipes

    by: Mark Bittman

    Imagine all Americans at their ideal weight. A couscious guide to eating with 75 recipes will assist. The overproduction and marketing drive excessive consumption of meat and dairy in the USA. The overconsumption drives these industries to produce faster. The faster production causes the use of harsh chemicals to make animals grow faster and larger. Even the most conscious agriculture has some environmental impact, and though much food production yields greenhouse gases, raising livestock has a much higher potential for global warming than crop farming. If Americans would cut down on their consumption meat and dairy this could slow down or even stop global warming. Food Matters is a guide to help all Americans accomplish conscious eating by consuming more fruits and vegetables and less meat, dairy and process food. Geneva Holt

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    Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006

    Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006

    by: Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, Ethan Becker

    In the realm of cookbooks there are basically two types of books, one with recipes and one that teaches you more about food than how to cook it. With the joy of cooking you get the best of both worlds. It not only teaches you how to cook but you also have meal planning, about the ingredients, nutrients in those ingredients and how to get the most fun and flavor out of every meal. The late Julia Child once said " If I could only have one american cookbook on my shelf, this would be it." This book has everything a cook beginning or not needs to prepare a wonderful meal which in this case could be a skill your going to need for a lifetime.

    Amazon Price: $23.10 (as of 10/05/2009)

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    The Joy of Cooking 75th Edition 

    An Imperitive Skill in the 21st Century

    When discussing 21st century skills most people think of technology, but when it gets down to the basics there are just some things that you're always going to need. One of the most important things would be cooking. Food is one of the basic things we as human beings need to survive and being able to not only prepare your own meals but have a basic understanding of food makes you that much more able to live a comfortable life. For those of you that maybe aren't so talented in the kitchen, thankfully there are cookbooks to teach you.
    Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006

    Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006

    by: Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, Ethan Becker

    In the realm of cookbooks there are basically two types of books, one with recipes and one that teaches you more about food than how to cook it. With the joy of cooking you get the best of both worlds. It not only teaches you how to cook but you also have meal planning, about the ingredients, nutrients in those ingredients and how to get the most fun and flavor out of every meal. The late Julia Child once said " If I could only have one american cookbook on my shelf, this would be it." This book has everything a cook beginning or not needs to prepare a wonderful meal which in this case could be a skill your going to need for a lifetime.

    Amazon Price: $20.47 (as of 11/30/2009) Buy Now

    The Everything Organic Cooking for Baby and Toddler Book: 300 naturally delicious recipes to get your child off to a healthy start (Everything Series)

    The Everything Organic Cooking for Baby and Toddler Book: 300 naturally delicious recipes to get your child off to a healthy start (Everything Series)

    by: Kim Lutz, Megan Hart

    This is a very important book I feel for the 21st century skills series. We as humans are eating way to many preservatives and pesticides on our foods. I think to learn how to cook for your baby and toddler in an organic manner could be one of the best things we could do for our families. When these authors talk about organic they are talking about getting food that is organically grown and does not have pesticides and herbicides on them for keeping diseases and bugs off of the product that is grown. Buying organic can be a little more expensive but they believe as well as I that in the long run the next generation can benefit from learning how to make our childrens foods from organically grown products. There are some very interesting recipes in this cookbook as well such as mango puree, baked pita chips instead of potato chips for our children. Also I believe that if you start your children out feeding them things that are or ganic they will be better adjusted to trying many and better things that are good for their bodies, instead of the high fatty foods that they get used to now that are packed with preservatives and all kinds of pesticides. This is a very interesting and useful book for mothers and fathers as well to invest in and think of the benefits that your children will gain from the knowledge you gain from the information and recipes in this very useful cookbook for the 21st century. -- Carla Gregory

    Amazon Price: $10.85 (as of 11/30/2009) Buy Now

    Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating with More Than 75 Recipes

    Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating with More Than 75 Recipes

    by: Mark Bittman

    Imagine all Americans at their ideal weight. A couscious guide to eating with 75 recipes will assist. The overproduction and marketing drive excessive consumption of meat and dairy in the USA. The overconsumption drives these industries to produce faster. The faster production causes the use of harsh chemicals to make animals grow faster and larger. Even the most conscious agriculture has some environmental impact, and though much food production yields greenhouse gases, raising livestock has a much higher potential for global warming than crop farming. If Americans would cut down on their consumption meat and dairy this could slow down or even stop global warming. Food Matters is a guide to help all Americans accomplish conscious eating by consuming more fruits and vegetables and less meat, dairy and process food. Geneva Holt

    Amazon Price: $16.50 (as of 11/30/2009) Buy Now

    How Clean Is Your House? 

    Emily Phillips

    Are a person that feels like everyday your house gets dirty and don't even know where to start? How Clean Is Your House is a great book that starts you at the basics with a lot of tips to help you along the way.
    How Clean is Your House?

    How Clean is Your House?

    by: Kim Woodburn, Aggie MacKenzie, Talkback Productions

    How Clean Is Your House is what you need if your the type that loves to clean and wants to improve your skills or a first timer and needs to know where to start. The book starts out with the very basics: cleaning supplies. This book has tips for every room in the house. It has tips also about your cleaning routine (if you have one, but if you don't you need to get one.) If you have pets, it even has a spot in there for them too. Keeping you and your home happy and healthy in the 21st Century this is the book for you.

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    The Norton Field Guide to Writing, With Readings

    The Norton Field Guide to Writing, With Readings

    by: Richard Bullock

    This book offers the guidance new teachers and first year writers need. The chapters are short and it has color coded links to make it easier to navigate. The links send students to specific pages, if they need more detail. This book has four common genres- literacy,narratives, textual analyses, reports and arguements. A well organized book that is very easy to use.

    Tameca Simpson

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    Fundamentals of Nursing 

    Theory, Concepts & Applications

    Theories on learning have shown that students learn better if they can see how the content will be useful to them. They understand better when presented with something concrete in addition to tackling the abstract definitions and theory. Volume 1 emphasizes the relationship between theoretical knowledge and practical knowledge to encourage each of your students to think like a nurse. This approach allows you to emphasize either theory or practice as it suits you and your students. Each chapter starts with Learning Outcomes - a checklist of what your students should know once they've completed the chapter. Meet Your Patient, also at the opening of each chapter, introduces your students to the patient they will follow and whose experiences illustrate the principles presented throughout the chapter, thus capturing their interest with real-life scenarios. Chapters are divided into two sections. Theoretical Knowledge - Knowing Why and Practical Knowledge - Knowing How reflect how information is communicated in real life and enable your students to focus on just the "why" or the "how." This is where the text's conversational tone is truly evident - the authors sound as if they are talking to your students rather than lecturing them. Headings (often phrased as questions that highlight students' concerns about the information), bulleted lists, boxes, and figures break up the text and make it more visually engaging. Care Plans are diagramed for visual learning as Care Maps. Links That Help Your Students Think Like Nurses The didactic material that you'll cover in your classroom is contained in Volume 1: Theory, Concepts and Applications. The content of this volume is systematically linked to Volume 2: Thinking and Doing in which the critical thinking introduced in Volume 1 continues to be applied, this time to a single unifying case study, to chapter content, and to the clinical procedures that are the core of Volume 2. Icons meticulousl

    Practicing Primitive 

    Debra Smith

    Have you ever been interested in how or why we do things the way we do in the 21 century? This book will give you a detailed insight of how our ancestors lived and the skills that we acquired from them.
    Practicing Primitive: A Handbook of Aboriginal Skills

    Practicing Primitive: A Handbook of Aboriginal Skills

    by: Steven Watts

    Amazon Price: $18.21 (as of 11/30/2009) Buy Now

    butchering 

    Field Dressing and Butchering Deer: Step-by-Step Instructions, from Field to Table

    Field Dressing and Butchering Deer: Step-by-Step Instructions, from Field to Table

    by: Monte Burch

    Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 11/30/2009) Buy Now

    Our Recommended Books on Education 

    21st century skills have to be taught and learned. Here are some of our favorite books on education.
    The Global Achievement Gap: Why Even Our Best Schools Don't Teach the New Survival Skills Our Children Need--And What We Can Do About It

    The Global Achievement Gap: Why Even Our Best Schools Don't Teach the New Survival Skills Our Children Need--And What We Can Do About It

    by: Tony Wagner

    The Global Achievement Gap looks at how schools could be reformed while looking at what students need to survive in the 21st century. Wagner looks at what resources students need to connect with an employer today. He discovers that this can be broken into three categories: thinking skills, creativity, and communication. Because of the teaching, principal and other education expirence, Wagner was able to realize that schools are not teaching the skills that matter most to today's students

    By: David Jones

    Amazon Price: $17.79 (as of 11/30/2009) Buy Now

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    Success in the 21st Century

    How to Be a Complete and Utter Failure in Life, Work & Everything: 44 1/2 Steps to Lasting Underachievement

    How to Be a Complete and Utter Failure in Life, Work & Everything: 44 1/2 Steps to Lasting Underachievement

    by: Steve McDermott

    This book is a funny book about how to not succed at anything you do. Even though he makes it seem as if he woulden't want anyone who reads this book to succed, he tells you all the actons to take and all the quotes to live by in to get what you want out of your life.

    Amazon Price: $11.69 (as of 11/30/2009) Buy Now

    Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

    Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

    by: David Allen

    Amazon Price: $10.40 (as of 11/30/2009) Buy Now

    10-10-10: A Life-Transforming Idea

    10-10-10: A Life-Transforming Idea

    by: Suzy Welch

    A new approach to decision making can help you lead a life of your own making. 10-10-10 by Suzy Welch, is based on a three step guide to making a better decision when faced with a delimma, just ask yourself the three most important questions: What are your consequences in 10 minutes-10 months-10 years. The author uses examples from her own life and the life of other 10-10-10 users to show the impact of our decision making in several different time frames. whether in the 21st century or not anyone can be faced with a delimma at any given moment. This book is helpful and gives great advice on how to handle a descision and helps you,"identify and live according to your deepest goals and values".

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    Change by Design: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation

    Change by Design: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation

    by: Tim Brown

    Hey there, Change By Design is a wonderful book full of helpful tips and great ideas that will help upgrade your buisness with creativity and organization. It's an intorduction to design thinking, shows how the techniques and strategies of design belong at every level of business. It's a human- centered approach to making problem solving that helps people and organization become more innovative, creative, and most importantly successful.

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    The Greatest Salesman in the World: Gift Edition

    The Greatest Salesman in the World: Gift Edition

    by: Og Mandino

    Tania Barrios

    "The Greatest Salesman in the World" is a self-help classic from best-selling author Og Mandino.
    This book has a very motivating story that encourages you to become a successful person. It is not a manual to become the top salesman; it is about empowering yourself to be more successful, to be persistent, to be committed, and to have faith in what you do. This book is important for the 21st Century because it contains some basic human principles, that if applied to your daily life can help you achieve your goals and become a better person, and to have a more positive outlook on life, work and relationships. This book is written in a parabolic style, it very easy to read. It tells a story of a young man named Hafid and his journey from being a humble camel boy to the titular greatest salesman in the world. The main highlights of this book are the "The Ten Scrolls of Success" These contain enduring principles on how to improve your life, how to set goals, and overcome obstacles. What it is fascinating to me is that these priceless scrolls were not passed on to rich or well known men, but were guarded and passed on to humble people who cared, loved, and had compassion for others, like Hafid.

    "Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough"

    "I will persist until I succeed"
    I will try, and try, and try again. Each obstacle I will consider as a mere detour to my goal and a challenge to my profession.
    From Scroll III of The Greatest Salesman in the World.

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    Small Steps for the 21st Century 

    Kathryn Liner

    Kathryn Liner

    " When you improve a little each day, eventually big things occur. When you improve conditioning a little each day, eventually you have a big improvement in conditioning. Not tomorrow, not the next day, but eventually a big gain is made. Don't look for the big, quick improvement. Seek the small improvement one day at a time. That's the only way it happens--and when it happens, it lasts."
    John Wooden, one of the most successful coaches in the history of college basketball

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    One Small Step Can Change Your Life: The Kaizen Way

    One Small Step Can Change Your Life: The Kaizen Way

    by: Robert Maurer

    In the 21st century life is very busy and people sometimes work long hours and have hetic schedules. When change needs to be made in business or personal life it can seem overwhelming. Kaizen is a way to make these changes.
    In the business world when change is needed they usually turn to the process of change through innovation which by definition is defined as a drastic process of change. But, in our personal lives making a drastic change may not be the answer for lasting change and progress. The art of Kaizen is simply making small steps of continual improvement. This practice can help people affect postive change in their lives for physical health and attainment of goals.
    This book was written by Robert Maurer, Ph.D. Dr. Maurer uses Kaizen in his practice to help patients feeling too overwhelmed to make positive changes. He also uses this in his consulting firm for corporations, hospital staffs, universities,and other organizations.
    The history of this art is given and how it was applied in Japan after World War II to rebuild the economy after its devastation.
    The steps for practicing Kaizen are laid out in a simple plan and are easy to understand with stories of people who have successfully applied them in their own lives.
    One of the techniques used in the practice of Kaizen is to ask small questions. Maurer says"Small questions create a mental environment that welcomes unabashed creativity and playfulness. When you ask small question of others, you can channel that creative force toward team goals. By asking small questions of yourself, you lay the groundwork for a personalized kaizen program for change."(35).

    "What shapes our lives are the questions we ask, refuse to ask, or never think to ask." Sam Keen

    It is these small questions that are used in businesses which practice kaizen. In Hal Varien's article "Kaizen, That Continuous Improvement Strategy, Finds Its Ideal Environment" he confirms:
    "Kaizen doesn't just mean a business should keep trying new things. Rather, it refers to a disciplined process of systematic exploration, controlled experimentation and then painstaking adoption of the new procedures."
    Whether for business or one's personal life the art of kaizen could be of great benefit and this book could help understand and start the practice in either one of these areas.
    Maurer, Robert, Phd. "One Small Step Can Change Your Life The Kaizen Way".New York:Workman,2004
    Varian, Hal.Kaizen,"That Continuous Improvement Strategy, Finds Its Ideal Environment". New York Times /2007/02/08/business/08scene.html?_r=2

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    Jazz Math 

    Coincidences, Chaos, and All That Math Jazz: Making Light of Weighty Ideas

    Coincidences, Chaos, and All That Math Jazz: Making Light of Weighty Ideas

    by: Edward B. Burger, Michael Starbird

    WOW MATH!
    Math is in everything we do in life no matter what! In this book you will learn many different mathematical ideas and concepts. A simple example is buying a pack of gum. You have the price of the pack of gum plus tax. You give the clerk a dollar to pay for the .75 cent pack of gum, and you receive .25 cents back. Then there are complex mathematical equations to figure out the trajectory of a rain drop by its splash pattern on the ground.
    Mother Nature is made up of complex math also. For instance a DNA strand is made up of simple but yet complex codes that define how we are made.
    This book is full of wonderful yet complex ideas that math is in everything we touch, see, and smell in our lives. This not a book you would read as a bed time story unless you are reading it to Einstein, but if you are a math nerd then you are in for a real treat.

    David Laningham

    Amazon Price: $10.85 (as of 11/30/2009) Buy Now

    Go Green, Live Rich: 50 Simple Ways to Save the Earth and Get Rich Trying

    Go Green, Live Rich: 50 Simple Ways to Save the Earth and Get Rich Trying

    by: David Bach, Hillary Rosner

    Do you know how much money you could be making by going green?
    Greenhouse gas emissions cause global warming putting our planet, our futures, and life as we know it today in serious danger.Going green can not only save you money but can help keep the planet a cleaner place to live in. Eighty five percent of our energy comes from fossil fuels, fossil fuels are the leading cause of global warming and pollute our air and are nonrenewable resources and many experts believe world production of oil could peak in the next two to twenty years. Ways to help keep our air cleaner are by switching to a greener lifestyle, like investing in solar panels u would never pay electric bills again. While increasing the value of your home. By unplugging your appliances at night or when away on vacation can save u money, in all Americans spend about 4 billion a year on electricity for things they're no using, it is the energy drain known as the "phantom load". The phantom load accounts for for more than 27 million tons of CO2 emissions in the United States every year, as well as mountains of resources wasted to produce the power. With this book u will learn ways to live green make money and help save our planet from global warming. Green investing will be to the twenty-first century what technology was to the twentieth century.

    Armando Granados

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    Green House: Eco-Friendly Disposal and Recycling at Home

    Green House: Eco-Friendly Disposal and Recycling at Home

    by: Norm Crampton

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    Gorgeously Green: 8 Simple Steps to an Earth-Friendly Life

    Gorgeously Green: 8 Simple Steps to an Earth-Friendly Life

    by: Sophie Uliano

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    In the 21st century, collaboration is an essential skill. We collaborated on this project.

    Writing is still important 

    By Adam Brown

    One always has to have the ability to write well in a job. Thats why its important to have the correct writing material to understand your capabilities in writing. This book is the one of the best books to get you started improving on your writing.
    A Guide to the Norton Reader, Eleventh Edition

    A Guide to the Norton Reader, Eleventh Edition

    This book gives you the greatest detail of how to write correctly, including stories that show mistakes as well as demonstrating what a good paper is. There are other writing books out there but you will find them blown away by this book. It is clearly the best choice for teaching, or just reading up on writing in my opinion. The book has several assignments that are not that difficult but make you think, so you still get something out of the assignment. This book is a great book for those who are passionate about writing or to understand if you have trouble writing and need to understand for an upcoming promotion or job.

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    Microsoft Visual Basic 2008 Express Edition: Build a Program Now! (PRO-Developer)

    Microsoft Visual Basic 2008 Express Edition: Build a Program Now! (PRO-Developer)

    by: Patrice Pelland

    Microsoft Visual Basic is a how to book about programming, and how anyone can create programs even without experience. In the 21st Century it is essential that people know about programming. With this book you will learn step by step about making programs for example e-mail software, personal finance software, web browser, and a desktop weather station. It also teaches you the basics about programming, and the different types of codes that exist. With plenty of information and visual examples this book is an essential tool for for beginners that would like to learn a bit more about application, and how they are created.

    Christian Cortes

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    Mac OSX 

    The gateway to the world of Macintosh by Cody ''awesome'' Goodman

    An insruction book on Mac OSX
    Mac OS X Snow Leopard All-in-One For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers))

    Mac OS X Snow Leopard All-in-One For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers))

    by: Mark L. Chambers

    Mac OSX is a great and easy operating system to use. However to use your Macintosh computers full potential you need to know the ins and outs of the operating system . It gives easy to follow insructions and simple explanation to help with whatever problems you are having with your Mac OSX operating system.

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    How to Win Friends & Influence People 

    Ed Tyler

    As planet Earth's ever-expanding population coalesces into a truly global village, the ability to elicit effective cooperation from our fellow citizens grows increasingly important.
    How to Win Friends & Influence People

    How to Win Friends & Influence People

    by: Dale Carnegie

    First published in 1936, How to Win Friends and Influence People continues to be a touchstone for anyone interested in improving their people skills. Having withstood the test of time, it continues to provide solid advice to succeeding generations and will no doubt continue to do so into the 21st century and beyond.

    Written in a straight forward, no frills style, the information is accessible to all levels of experience. The clearly labeled, logically sequenced chapters allow for implementation as a guided, step by step, daily, weekly, or monthly regime or can be used as a sort of field guide to target specific areas for improvement.

    A master communicator himself, Mr. Carnegie shares his expertise on most situations requiring artful communication people are likely to encounter in daily life, be it professional or personal.

    Whether you talk, text, twitter or just twiddle (your thumbs), this book will likely have something of value for you. As Mr. Carnegie so eloquently emphasizes throughout its pages, often times how you say something can be as important as what you say.

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    Field Dressing And Butchering 

    Glenn West

    There's more to hunting than just the kill

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    Success in the 21st Century 

    The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens suggest ideas on how to replace bad habits with new habits which is the key to becoming a more successful and happy person. Covey has seven habits, which include proactive, defining your goals, prioritizing, keeping a good attitude, teamwork, listening skills, and how to renew one's self. Covey utilizes these habits and applies them to real life situations to better one's personal situations.
    From my personal interactions with teenagers, this book assists in improving all areas of life. This book assists parents to encourage teenagers to become successful and productive teenagers. Covey's book is used in developing successful people. For our twenty first century teenagers this is an essential book to improve bad habits and change them to become successful habits to use in their lives.

    The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Teens

    The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Teens

    by: Sean Covey

    The back cover reads "The Ultimate Teenage Success Guide", thus truly defining what Sean Covey's book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens" is all about. Covey's thoughts are centered on the ideas that replacing bad habits and creating new ones are key to becoming a happy and successful person. He breaks this down into seven specific habits to pick up in various areas of ones life. These include becoming proactive, defining ones goals, prioritizing, maintaining a good attitude, learning to actively listen, working together, and renewing ones self. Covey even shows us what habits not to pick up. He systematically applies every habit to a real life situation and effectively illustrates its importance. The main ideas are accentuated with anecdotes, cartoons and exercises all along the way; creating an interesting and thought-provoking read.
    From personal relationships to schoolwork, this book is sure to improve all aspects of life. This makes "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens" vital both for parents who want to foster successful teenagers and teenagers who thirst for success as well. Sean Covey's book is so effective in creating happy-successful people that it is used as a tool in People To People leadership summits around the world. This book truly is the road map to success for twenty first century teenagers.

    Nick Gamblin

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    The Work From Home Handbook 

    The book Work From Home Handbook talks about how to flex your time and improve your life. How to look for jobs at home and make your own hours instead of your boss telling you what to do. It explains step by step what to do to help you get a career at home without having to wait in traffic and those annoying coworkers. If your a person who likes to spend time with your family and likes to work at your own paste this book is for you.
    Oscar Ugalde
    Work From Home Handbook: Flex Your Time, Improve Your Life (USA TODAY/Nolo Series)

    Work From Home Handbook: Flex Your Time, Improve Your Life (USA TODAY/Nolo Series)

    by: Diana Fitzpatrick J.D. Nolo Legal Editor, Stephen Fishman J.D.

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    The Giving Tree 

    Interpreting the Gift Still Affecting us in the 21st Century.

    "Once there was a tree
    and she loved a little boy."

    Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older, he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave.

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    Going green today has awoken more people than ever. As we have made our way into the 21st century we have begun to see the everlasting impressions that we have put upon our world. We know more than ever that a change is in need and respect is over due. The world has given us everything to strive further in everything we have accomplished in order to survive to the fullest. Now it's our moment to stand up and return the favor. For over 40 years this classic book has revealed a conflict that can be concluded with many different metaphors. Shel Silverstein has captured a universal audience of all ages. He has not only recognized a situation but described it beautifully and to the point in his illustrations. One that can be described involves man verses mothernature. It is a very simple, but sad reminder of unconditional love. The story starts with the relationship between a tree and the innocence of a growing boy. It unfolds the needs and wants of the human race that is put upon nature and shows the sadness as we neglect to appriciate it's unconditional sharing of love. As the boy grows into a man many years later and has used the tree for everything it has had to offer he realizes that he has taken what is most important for granted without knowing it until it is almost too late to correct. This is a great story to help share the love mothernature has helped provide for us and what we can do in return.
    The Giving Tree 40th Anniversary Edition Book with CD

    The Giving Tree 40th Anniversary Edition Book with CD

    by: Shel Silverstein

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    Microsoft Excel Functions and Formulas 

    Jerrod Krug

    Computer skills in the workplace are crucial in the 21st century. This includes almost every industry. Excel is one of the premier office programs used today. The book Microsoft Excel Functions and Formulas is a great resource to have. There are so many things you can do at both home and at work with Excel spreadsheets. You can do anything from balancing your budget to figuring linear regression to look for trends. This book can help with all of the functions and formulas used in Excel. It has easy step-by-step instructions that include screen shots so you know exactly what is going on. Microsoft Excel Functions and Formulas covers everything from date and time, statistics, mathematical formulas, finances, database, to reference functions. If you work with Excel or just need some pointers to help you keep a grocery list and manage your budget this book is a great investment.
    Microsoft Excel Functions and Formulas: Excel 97--Excel 2003 (Wordware Applications Library)

    Microsoft Excel Functions and Formulas: Excel 97--Excel 2003 (Wordware Applications Library)

    by: Bernd Held

    Amazon Price: $21.86 (as of 11/30/2009) Buy Now

    Anatomy and Physiology 

    Book Review by Ashley Rodriguez

    Anyone who takes Anatomy and Physiology needs to buy this book. It enhances all learning styles using fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, concept maps, and essays to help each learner better understand the information at hand. The books repeats speciific information that is vital to the success of the course once you work through the chapter retention of the information is nearly impossible. In anatomy and physilogy repitition is the key to success and this book is the key to unlocking it. If yu are looking for great success in Anatomy and Physiology this book will definitley get you there.

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    Screwtape Letters 

    Book Review by Justina Broughton

    C.S. Lewis is one of the most influential christian authors of our time. The book is about an uncle who is Screwtape and his nephew Wormwood.The book is a series of letters that are wriiten to Wormwood from his uncle Screwtape. The Screwtape Letters is about the battle of Good and Evil. The book explores the tribulation, adversity and decisions that all christians face and the poise and determination that the Devil puts into getting those same christians to fail. This book truly explains what every christian goes through.
    The Screwtape Letters: Complete and Unabridged

    The Screwtape Letters: Complete and Unabridged

    by: C. S. Lewis

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    War in Iraq 

    Book Review by Alan Marcus

    Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq, 2003 to 2005

    Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq, 2003 to 2005

    by: Thomas E. Ricks

    The book explains that the planning of the Iraq war was poorly executed by both the Bush administration as well as the U.S. Army. Ricks then goes on to outline the infighting between the senior policy advisers such as Colin Powell, Paul Wolfowitz,Donald Rumsfeld and the Army. Ricks includes quotes from former generals of the Iraq war, former Army generals, and several top level officials, both working for the Bush administration and Douglas Feith's planning contingent.
    Moving into the war, Ricks states the various problems of the Army's combat tactics as well as criticizing the overall strategy. Ricks also heavily criticizes the actions of L. Paul Bremer and explores his impact as head of the Coalition Provisional Authority. This is a book of stong opinion from Ricks, but He also spent two tours in Iraq to help him put this book together.
    Fiasco is a great book for anyone who wants to learn more about the war in Iraq or for the ones who who think they know but want the cold hard facts.

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    Health and nutrition 

    Review by Tiffany Doty

    A Few of our Favorite Things is a journal like book for women. It has stories and pictures showing some individuals favorite things. These women's favorite things can be anything from family and pets to dresses and little trinkets. These things are what make them who they are today. A Few of Our Favorite Things also includes several health tips for you and your family. It tells older women how to watch for strokes by telling the symptoms of. There is advice on childhood obesity and diabetes. It has beauty tips, supplement lists and why you need them, and how women can put their best foot forward in life. This book includes recipes everything. From family recipes to romantic ones for women and their husband, you are bound to find one that fits the occasion.
    A Few of Our Favorite Things (Speaking of Women's Health, The Book- Volume VI)

    A Few of Our Favorite Things (Speaking of Women's Health, The Book- Volume VI)

    by: Unknown

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    Health and Nutrition in the 21st century 

    Review by Doreen Lungren

    Besides being the #1 New York Times bestseller, this book has an up in your face approach to eating right and losing weight. Making intelligent and educated decisions about food. First, giving up the bad habits. Second, the true facts about carbs, sugar, decomposing flesh, and dairy, you are what you eat. Third, the authors cover the myths and lies about protein, and a better understanding to a healthier digestive system. Fourth, have no faith in our government agencies, our health is not in their best interests. Fifth, the book provides a quick referecne guide from meal planning to FYI (for your information), and using your head with scientifically sound and well researched information. Finally, recommened readings from diverse sources such as books, magazines, spiritual/self help books/CDs,cookbooks,restaurant, web sites.
    The authors of this book have successfully assisted models, actors, and athletes and other professionals using the Skinny Bitch method. "A no-nonsense, tough-love guide for savvy girls who want to stop eating crap and start looking fabulous!"
    Skinny Bitch

    Skinny Bitch

    by: Rory Freedman, Kim Barnouin

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    Listening for Success by Steve Shapiro 

    By: Kara Jackson

    Life skills are the answer for a successful career in the 21st century. One skill often overlooked is the art of listening. By listening,we learn what the speaker is saying and feeling as they talk. Sometimes we hear what others are saying, but we are too busy thinking about what we are going to say in return, so we are not really listening to the person.

    Listening for Success by author Steve Shapiro is an insightful book for success in the business world and in life period. Shapiro feels that "listening is a path to enlightenment." And that "people are unable to learn if they are talking and not listening." He also states that people who care, listen and people who listen, care.

    Shapiro has two methods for learning to listen better, a simple method and a multi-level listening method. The simple method is to ask then listen. The multi-level listening is to pay attention, acknowledge what is being said, clarify what is being said, and respond to the situation.

    I agree with the author that listening is very important and that most do not have this skill. Many people like to talk and don't really listen to what is being said. Often people need to tell their story without being interrupted or told what to do. I think that the two methods for learning to listen are simple and to the point. People would all be more successful in the 21st century if they learn to listen.
    Listening For Success--How to Master the Most Important Skill of Network Marketing

    Listening For Success--How to Master the Most Important Skill of Network Marketing

    by: Steve Shapiro

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    Multilingualism an Important 21st Century Skill 

    Christian Cortes

    In the 21st century the ability to speak a second or third language is a great advantage in the work place. The world is connected more than ever through the media, media, and now the work place. Large businesses are growing and they are trying to find new places where they can sell their products. If your able to speak other languages it opens the doors which lead to success in your career. You might be thinking that most of the world speaks English, but this is not true. In fact 75% of the world's population don't speak English(Luddy,2008).

    You don't have to speak the language fluently. It does help to be able to speak fluently, but don't get discourage there are different levels. Just know a few phrases can help with your job. A scenario your in a board room and a big client is about to come in, and he is from Mexico. If you were to say something to him in Spanish you might make him feel comftarble. This would probably make the client feel better about the deal. According to recruitment agencies being able to speak other languages can help you earn from 8 to 20 percent more in your job(Luddy,2008). Knowing another language depends on where you live. If you live in Los Angeles for example and your able to speak English and Spanish. It would probably be very handy, but if you live in in Arkansas and you speak French even thought it is a nice language. It will not be as handy as knowing Spanish.

    Being Multilingual is an advantage not only in the workplace, but in life also. Someone who is multilingual is more open to other cultures.He or she would feel more comfortable around a new culture. Now at days most of the big corporation like Wal-Mart are worldwide. These type of companies are looking to hire people who are able to speak other languages. Especially if the job requires for the person to travel to other countries. There are translator, but being able to speak in your clients language is a better way of communication.

    References

    Kumar, David Prakash."Advantages of being mulitiligual:Knowing many languages" 20 September 2009. 01 November 2009/www.saching.com/Article/Advantages-of-being-multilingual--Knowing-many-languages/4013>.

    Luddy, Dominic."It's good to talk: How being multi-lingual can boost your career" 23 October 2008. 01 November 2009/www.independent.co.uk/student/career-planning/getting-job/its-good-to-talk-how-being-multilingual-can-boost-your-career-969235.html>.

    Why sustaining a small business in the long run is a bad idea with the current resession 

    by Devin Thibodeaux

    Trying to sustain a small business that is hardly breaking even in the current resession isa loss in the long run. The long-run percentage of remaining open for small businesses is lower than that of large businesses. This is due to the fact that large business are largely favored by big corporations, while small businesses are hardly noticed.

    The small business that are breaking even are going to have an even harder time in the future because The large corporations that allow large businesses like Wal-Mart and Target sell their items are more willing to lower their prices for the large business than they are for the small businesses. The small businesses will have to leave the prices of their items that they are selling remain the same and Large businesses will lower their prices. The ability to lower the prices from large businesses creating contracts that large corporations are willing to allow since it is a large business it can in theory be trusted more.

    While Breaking even now sounds fine, it will get worse. While the big corporations are allowing large business sell their items for less, the price to make the items is rising. This means that prices are going to rise also. Thus now, the marginal cost of running the business is also rising because the nature of people to look for the chaeper option will take them to the large business where the same thing is being sold for less. This decreases the marginal benefit that the small business is making and indcreasing the marginal cost. Gradually, the marginal cost will be more than the marginal benefit at the going rate and the small business to try and keep going will lay some people off in hope of saving money. When the small business lays people off the people they lay off will begin to go to the large business to save money. This will decrease the small businesses profit even more and push the already breaking even small business the economic spectrum of loosing money instead of making it.

    With the small business not making money they could keep going but they would have to take a loan out of a bank and hope to make more money. However, with the recession banks are unlikely to give money to a struggling business. the amount of people going to the struggling business will decrease because the business owner will have fired most of the employees to save money and the employees will be going to the large business to save money. With out the income the banks will see the small business as a hinderance and not give them money on accounts of them being unreliable.

    Thus, it is not a good idea to sustaing a struggling small business that is hardly breaking even with todays economic resession. the Small business will not be able to flourish and it would dampen a persons hope of owning it.

    Nursing: RN versus LPN, the decision is yours. 

    by Geneva Holt

    Imagine the 21st century without medical professionals. Nurses are an important part of the medical field. Which profession is more useful Registered Nurses (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)? What are their skills? How are the two professions different? This information from www.healthmad.com/nursing/lpn LPN versus RN: Different paths to nursing and www.ehow.com/facts What is the difference between LPN and RN explain the answers.

    The LPN studies Nursing Arts and Science with a background in other science and humanity. Their function is a dependent role that requires a supervision or assistance from RN or other medical professionals. The primary focus provides direct patient care, including the determination of patient status and the evaluation outcomes. Career paths include nursing homes and other long-term care environments. Some responsibilities are taking blood pressure, pulse and temperature, shots, change dressings, clean and bandage wounds, administer medication and monitor patient condition. The LPN has one year of education and their certification includes a diploma or certificate and a national licensing examination.

    The RN gains a broader and deeper understanding of necessary topics and a more specialized knowledge including physiology, pharmacology, clinical practice, delivery systems, research utilization, resource management and team functioning. Career paths include hospitals and medical offices, with a greater potential for advancement and wages. RN responsibilities include taking temperature and giving shots, developing patient care plan as well as managing and assigning task to the LPN and Nurse Assistant. RN education includes either a two year Associate degree or a four year Bachelor of Science degree and a national licensing examination.

    The decision is yours. Based on length of time you have for education, a look at potential wages, and the consideration of the stress level, your decision can be made. A greater mastery of the relevant information and detail is the basic difference.

    References:

    www,healthmad.com/nursing/lpn LPN versus RN: Different paths to nursing

    www.ehow.com/facts What are the differences between LPN and RN

    How Social Media is Changing the Way We Communicate 

    By Stacy Roth

    Wikipedia defines social media as media designed to disseminate through social interaction, created using highly accessible and scalable publishing techniques. Social media supports the human need for social interaction, using Internet - and web-based technologies to transform broadcast media monologues (one to many) into social media dialogues (many to many). It supports the democratization of knowledge and information; transforming people from content consumers into content producers. Businesses also refer to social media as user-generated content (UGC) or consumer-generated media (CGM). Social media utilization is believed to be a factor in the idea that the current period in time will be defined as the . Attention Age
    Social media is changing the face of human communication through technology. Some people these days believe we have become either too busy or simply too lazy to write letters or chat in person like people were forced to in the past. With today's methods of communicating it is simply not necessary to communicate in any other way. The new methods have become way too convenient. We can do so much with social media technologies now such as reconnecting with friends and family, report on the weather, traffic, and interesting things in their lives, gather data, market and advertize your company, or share pictures and videos with your friends worldwide. We have become so habituated with doing everything on the Internet, like checking the news and updates on Facebook and Twitter, that it just seemed natural to add more possibilities to make it even more convenient. I agree with Soren Gordhamer when he wrote, "After all, you didn't choose the editors at newspapers and other publications, but you did choose the people and groups that you follow on Twitter, Facebook, and other social media."
    Companies have even started using it as a tool for marketing and advertizing. For example, on Twitter you can "retweet" (RT) their post to win prizes or help get the word out about a certain special they may be running. They also use it as a means of gathering data for research. On Twitter, you can search for a certain word or phrase and it will pull up any "tweets" that contain the information you are searching for. With that information you can do many things, like data visualization. Jer Thorp researched the phrase " Good Morning", on Twitter and displayed the results on a 3D map. He color coded it from different times people had posted their tweet with red being more on the east coast time zone and green being more on the west coast, the more current time according to his location. Here is that link, Datavisualization.
    It is now so easy to connect with friends and family using Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, LinkedIn, Skype, Friendster, Google Wave, Loopt, Friend Feed, Flickr, Photobucket, Picasa, Bebo, BigTent, Orkut, Skyrock, Pandora, Netflix, FmyLife, Google Talk, AIM, and MSN Messenger. These sites offer anything from an update of 140 characters, to posting pictures, videos, links, maps, and live chat to people all around the world. It should be fascinating to see what the future and its updated technology will mean for this important and forward thinking process of communicating.

    Over-All Computer Skills in the 21st Century 

    Josh Printz

    Computer skills in the 21st century are necessary in virtually every part of daily life. Computers are used in jobs, schools, and at home. Many people who grew up using computers aren't aware of exactly how important using a computer is. It can affect whether you get a job or if you pass English class.

    Being able to use a computer at a professional level is very useful in careers today. People who work on computers for their jobs have many things they must know how to use. They have to know how to use spreadsheets. A spreadsheet is a program used to display financial information. They also have to know how to use word processing programs to communicate with other employees and businesses. The internet is also a big thing they have to know how to use proficiently. Maybe the most important quality in a job situation is being able to learn how to use new programs quickly. Clearly, the lack of computer skills may be a contributing factor if you are turned down for a job.

    Schools also now require students to be able to use computers at a very basic level. They must be able to use word programs for papers they have to write. They must be able to use the internet well enough to check their e-mail for assignments, and to do research. They also have computer classes that a student can take to help them be able to use computers better, and to help them prepare for writing letters for a professional career.

    Computers are now a big part of home life in the 21st century. People have to know at least how to set up and turn on the computer, or else they have to pay someone to hook it up for them. Again, the internet plays a big role at home as well. At home the internet is used mostly for communicating with others through e-mail or chat sites. Also computers at home are a main source of entertainment in the 21st century. With all the games, music, blog sites you are sure to be entertained for hours. Being able to use a computer has become much more important in the 21st century than anyone could have predicted.

    Social Networking Article 

    By: Itzy Castorena

    Who said that Social Networking was only for teens? Yes, perhaps teens of this generation are pro's with Webs 2.0. However, why is Social Networking and important source for the 21st Century!?
    Social Networking is becoming a way of communication with one another, Twitter for example; it's a way to keep family, friends, and coworkers up-to-date with what an individual is doing by using an instant messenger service, the web, as well as with mobile texting, plus other venues (Olivery, 2009).
    There are many ways for adults or anyone to get familiar with Social Networking MySpace Unraveled a book is a book that containing just eight chapters it will guide you step by step on how to create an account and most importantly on how to be safe on Social Networking cites (Magid, Collier, 2006). This book with clear information and pictures will give anyone all the proficient information to become familiar with a Web 2.0. A web 2.0 is a Social network, for example MySpace (this book will also mention the most used social networks for the parent's choice). This book will give adults a step by step guide for creating an account, personalizing your profile, making and managing friends, using MySpace Mail, MySpace communities, deleting friends, Commenting on other people's profiles and more importantly you privacy. Having a network like MySpace is a great way to learn more about people, technology, your community and many other things that perhaps one is unaware of. With this guide, you will be able to experience fun and entertaining hours on MySpace or any other Social Networking; making it way easier for anyone. And making it more flexible for everyone threw out this marvelous book you will be able to find a heading, reading "Key Parenting Points" in bold blue headings that offer cautions and concerns from other parents point of view. For example, "If you suspect that your kid's don't know, by all means ask them if they're careful about what they say and upload on MySpace, and whether they've been harassed by peers or strangers and how they handle it." (Magid, Collier 2006).This book was created for parents or anyone who want to get familiar with any Web 2.0's or as we know Social Networking the new generation of communication.

    Oliver, Denise. "What is Twitter and how does it work." Suite 101.com 03 Jan. 2009. http://onlinepublishing.suite101.com/article.cfm/what_is_twitter_and_how_does_it_work>.

    Magid, Larry, and Collier, Anne. MySpace Unraveled: What It Is and How to Use It Safely. Peachpit Press, 2006.

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    Benefits of being Bilingual in the 21st Century 

    Lindsey Lampton

    There are many benefits to being bilingual other than just for career purposes. Studies have shown there are a variety of advantages one can get from knowing another language such as character advantages, communication benefits, curriculum benefits, as well as employment advantages.
    Individuals that are bilingual tend to show a higher performance on test or exams which is definately a curriculum benefit. Not only that, but studies have shown that blinguals find it easier to learn and speak 3 or 4 more languages. Bilinguals are able to switch between two different languages which open their minds and creates a powerful link in different people from other countries. The benefit of bilingualism in the employment area is it offeres a wider choice of jobs which can lead to very successful career oppurtunities in various fields. A few examples of these careers are retail sector, transport, tourism, administration, secretarial work, public relations, and teaching as well as many others. On the cognitive level, bilinguals are more sensitive to the needs of listeners and monolingual people. Learning and speaking another language has a positive effect on intellectual growth and enhances mental development.
    Overall, the benefits of being bilingual are endless and can present wonderful oppurtunities to someone. I think it should be required to teach other languages to children from the time they start school to the time they Graduate. The same as Math, Engllsh, or Science because the earlier one is introduced to another language the better. If it is this beneficial in the 21st century, imagine what the future will offer to those who are bilingual.

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    Ability to change quickly for your work 

    Adam Brown

    In the working world, you must be able to adapt quickly in order to keep your job. The ability to change quickly is almost impossible for some and for others its thought as a new opportunity to better yourself(cite). Some people have different ways of dealing with change. Some submit and work with the new job they have been given. Other people will end up doing the job but will wish that it was the old way and others will ignore the new way all together(cite). Despide what your opinion is on the change your job is making, you must accept it and continue on so that you may get higher up in the company.

    Every company, organization, and small buisness are looking for people who are willing to do what ever it takes to keep their job. For people that just do nothing but the ordinary and constantly complain about their office being to small and complains when he is moved to a different branch of the company, they are going to remain the grunts of that buisness until they change their attiude.

    Managers change, your office will change, the buisness you work for will change, make sure your ready for the future.

    Why are Survival Skills Important in The 21st Century 

    By Oscar Ugalde

    Survival skills are very important in the 21st century because other companies will try to over-run you. Not having these skills will put you in the bottom of the industry. In the Industrial Age the main skills you needed to survive and prosper in the business arena were loyalty and strong work ethic. Survival skills are much harder today, because we are working harder and longer with minimum raise. It is hard to find good employees that are dedicated and honest to help out your company. Employees don't often care about your company coasting you money, and employees like that are not suitable for that type of environment.

    Stress is a big problem with you survival skills because it will interfere with getting your job done. Not only do some have stress in their jobs but also at home, you have to learn how to balance your stress to in order to achieve your goal. Good communication skills are important, to reach out to people to get good clientele and to superb you company. More and more businesses are disappearing because of lack of the survival skills. Knowing them will benefit you by keeping your company up and running successfully.

    Reference:

    Love, Joe."Business Survival Skills For The 21st Century". Ezine Articles./ezinearticles.com/?Business-Survival-Skills-For-The-21st-Century&id=212328>

    Dylan electrifies Crowd at 1965 Newport Folk Festival 

    Performance with electric band draws mixed reaction

    Much has been written about early sixties folk music firebrand Bob Dylan's 1965 performance at the Newport Folk Festival (cite). The appearance marked his third in as many years. He was at that time the main attraction. A singer/songwriter in the mold of Woody Guthrie(cite), Dylan came to national prominence after writing and recording "Blowing in the Wind", a song that became an anthem of the civil rights movement in the early sixties(cite). Dylan was widely considered to be one of the major spokesmen of his alienated generation, a generation that had found its voice in the folk music tradition.

    Born Robert Zimmerman in 1941 in Hibbing, Minnesota, Dylan's rise to stardom took a distinctly upward trajectory after he changed his name and relocated to New York City in the early nineteen sixties. Already a prolific songwriter and keen social observer, Dylan quickly became the toast of the Greenwich Village(cite) coffeehouse scene. Drawing the attention of folk luminaries such as Pete Seeger, Joan Baez and Newport Folk Festival founder Theo Bikel(cite), he was added to the lineup of performers for the 1963 festival. His performance was predictably well received by the audience and further cemented his status as the most salient voice of what had come to be called "protest music." In the ensuing year he continued to write and record music that commented on current social ills such as war and racial inequality, as well as go to Mississippi to sing to and for the people engaged in the effort to register black voters (freedom summer 1964)(cite) . His status in the socially conscientious youth culture continued to grow and by the time the festival rolled around the following year he was unquestionably the that drew the most attention.

    Dylan's influence on the youth culture of the day cannot be overstated, but his music was being shaped by social trends as well shaping them. It would be impossible to say with any certainty exactly what sparked the mid-sixties rock and roll renaissance exemplified by the Beatles, et al. and what moved Dylan, at more or less the same time, from the comfortable and lucrative construct of the conventional folk music form in the same general direction. Likely it's a case of parallel development for the most part. But whatever the case, Dylan's music was undergoing marked changes that seemed to be in step with the emerging pop music metamorphosis.

    What happened as regards Dylan's performance at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965 is not subject to debate. What happened is this; Dylan was introduced, he sang three songs, "Maggie's Farm", "Like a Rolling Stone", and "It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry." In addition to himself on electric guitar, he was accompanied by a band comprised of an electric guitarist, a drummer, a Hammond organist, a harmonica player and an electric bassist. After the three songs were completed Dylan and band left the stage. The sets played by each act that night had been prearranged to be brief in order to accommodate the large number of acts that were booked to play that evening. An exception was made due to the audience's insistence, and Dylan returned alone with an acoustic guitar and played two more songs, "It's All Over Now Baby Blue" and "Mister Tambourine Man", after which, he exited the stage and did not return.

    Over the years there has been considerable controversy regarding audience reaction to Dylan's performance. The most prevalent accounts characterize the traditional folkies as being dismayed and up in arms by Dylan performing with a rock and roll band. They saw it as selling out to commercial pop music and abandoning the quest for social justice. It was widely reported that the response to the electric portion of his performance was rife with catcalls and booing, and that only when Dylan returned to the stage with acoustic guitar in hand did they embrace him as their hero of old. Possibly the most oft told and entertaining story of the intensity of the reactions of the old guard is the one in which Pete Seeger accosts the soundman and demands that he turn the sound down and when he's informed Dylan wants it that way he begins to look for an axe to chop the power cable in half. This story has made for interesting press over the years but was finally debunked by Seeger in an interview with Seth Rogovoy in 2001(cite). Seeger describes it this way; "what I said to the soundman was, 'Clean up that sound so we can understand the words' and he shouted back, 'No, this is the way they want it' and I said, 'Goddamn it, if I had an axe, I'd cut the cable." Obviously Seeger had some concerns but they weren't about Dylan's choice of instrumentation, but rather about the audience being able to understand Dylan's all important lyrics.

    If one reads the first hand account of Bruce Jackson in The myth of Newport '65: It wasn't Bob Dylan they were booing(cite), a more plausible, albeit less sensational, account of the event emerges. Jackson, who was director of the festival in 1965 recalls that the booing was in response to stage emcee, Peter Yarrow's(cite) announcement that Dylan's set was to be limited to only three songs. According to Jackson, they wanted "more not less of Dylan." He substantiates his claims by supplying a transcript (cite) of a tape in his possession of the performance that was recorded from a direct feed from the control board of the sound system. In Martin Scorcese's documentary, No Direction Home(cite), the footage of Dylan's performance contains considerable booing and catcalls but it isn't clear who or what is being booed. The uncertainty is intentional perhaps, possibly dramatic license on the director's part, it's hard to say. Even the first hand account of Jackson is subject to interpretation.

    Whether or not you choose to see the audience's reaction as a rejection of Bob Dylan's nineteen sixty-five foray into new musical territory, one thing is certain, the event signaled a turning point in modern music. It is considered by many to be the birth of the folk rock genre(cite). As for Dylan' personal fortunes; his subsequent fifty year career as a world-class singer/songwriter/performer seems to suggest that time heals most, if not all wounds. Today he continues to tour the world, making relevant social comment and vital music.

    Helping keep the Earth green 

    Sarah Howerton

    Living in the world today is very demanding, and calls for us to help with what we can in taking care of Earth because it is the only one we have. So once it is gone we are in trouble.
    Many people are unaware of the damage thats occuring to the ozone and our planet. The ozone consists of "good" and "bad". The ozone is made of three oxygen atoms. Ground level ozone consists of oxides of nitrogen and a variety of organic compounds. The ozone at ground level is usually "bad" from all the pollution. Automobiles, factories, and many other chemical substances are the reason for this pollution. The ozone layer that is "good" occurs within 10 to 30 miles above the Earth's surface. The harms of the ozone range from inflammation to chest pains and coughing. There are a range of things you can do to help the ozone.

    *carpooling to work or school
    *avoiding the busiest times of the day to drive
    *riding a bike, walking, or using another form of transportation that doesn;t require gas or battery
    *packing a lunch instead of buying one for work or school
    *running errands in one trip on one day a week
    *avoiding drive thru's
    *don't refill your gas tank until after 6 p.m.
    *don't fill your gas tank to the very top
    *don't use mowers, weedeaters, and other gas engines until after 6 p.m.
    *have your automobile properly tuned so that exhaust levels stay low

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