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The MySpace.com Handbook: The Complete Guide for Members and Parents
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T. Brian Chatfield
Vermont Writer
, July 14, 2008
Social Networking sites like Myspace.com or Facebook are all the rage in today's world for both children and adults. In many cases the sites perform a tremendous service. For an up and coming band, these sites are great marketing tools. For young teens, they can be a dangerous area. The recent disappearance and murder of a young Vermont girl, a case in which her uncle used her Myspace account to lead police down the wrong trail, only helps solidify the danger of these sites when used incorrectly. I'd like to say that the information provided in this book is not new, and that parents already know about Myspace and how it works. Sadly, I know too many parents who don't pay attention to what their children are doing online and figure their children are smart enough to stay out of danger. For that reason, I urge every parent to purchase this book and read it thoroughly. T. Brian Chatfield offers an insightful look into the history of these social networking sites before delving into ways Myspace can be a safe environment for your teens to socialize with one another. The problem is that few teens and even adults bother to read privacy practices and place too much information about themselves online. Chatfield covers many safety tips in THE MYSPACE.COM HANDBOOK. The best part is that he does it in an enjoyable, sometimes witty style that makes reading enjoyable. THE MYSPACE.COM HANDBOOK covers everything from setting up and maintaining your Myspace account to learning how to recognize potential dangers online. Readers learn about blogging, joining groups, chatting with other Myspace users and more. Yet, all the while, there is strong emphasis placed on the most important part of Internet socializing, parents must be active in their child/children's activities. This is the most important lesson parents should learn from reading this book. If you are letting your child onto the Internet and ignoring what they do, you've got to use the advice in this book and become active. If you've ever questioned the Internet lingo you see floating around online discussion boards and chat rooms, you'll love the guide that the author includes. Every Internet shortcut in existence is included. You'll learn what BRB, GYPO and NIFOC mean, if you do not already know. Chatfield covers more than how to keep children safe from predators. Cyber bullying is also covered in length. While many schools have learned to prevent bullying, many bullies have moved to the Internet with tragic results. He also covers potential dangers from phishing, malware, spyware and keeping passwords safe. Parents of pre-teens and teens should cover the material found in T. Brian Chatfield's guide with their children. It's not enough to simply hand your child the book to read, you MUST discuss online safety with them. Don't assume they already know it, remain active in their online socializing. It's better to be a little nosy than to find out when it's too late to help.
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How to Open & Operate a Financially Successful Wedding Consultant & Planning Business With CDROM
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John N Peragine
Vermont Writer
, July 14, 2008
The rather lengthy title seems like a mouthful, but it does aptly describe the information you'll find within the ten chapters. Also included are helpful appendixes that are critical to those in the wedding planning business. Within the appendix section, you'll discover a list of wedding shows held in states throughout the U.S., seating plans and sample menus. Planning even a simple wedding can be a vexing task to a bride and groom, and many are turning to wedding consultants to help them avoid the stress that comes with planning and organizing their dream day. It's a solid business idea for the motivated person. The addition of photographs, charts and sample contracts or documents helps keep the reader from being bogged down in information. Rather than throwing a bunch of information out there, the author uses real charts and documents to back up his information. These eye-catching images keep the reader's interest from start to finish. The book opens with a list of qualities that a person needs to succeed in the wedding planning business, a quiz to see if you have what it takes and a list of contacts that are critical to the business. From there he covers many important topics, you shouldn't pick and choose what you read because every page is packed with crucial tips. You'll learn how to design your own Web site, even using free online software to help cut business costs! He covers funding your business venture, expenses you should expect and marketing tips. If you are going to be requesting a business loan, you'll need a business plan. Peragine's guide includes business plan samples to get you started. Chapters also cover taxes, tax paperwork and insurance plans and coverage. You'll find tips and recommended programs for becoming a certified wedding consultant. Towards the end of the book, the author includes "Case Studies" where established wedding consulting business owners share tips and advice. Owning your own business also comes with challenges. John Peragine's business guide is critical because it covers more than planning a wedding. He covers the more important aspects of insurance, taxes and financial planning. While many dream of being their own boss, they often overlook these troublesome business matters that are essential to running a successful business. To me, this is what makes his guide stand out. "How-to" books are often filled with details on a specified business, but items like taxes and insurance coverage are glossed over. Not here! The author does cover these items thoroughly ensuring that those interested in the career are definitely prepared for all aspects of their new business. If a career in wedding planning appeals to you, start by reading John Paregine's business guide.
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How to Go to College on a Shoe String: The Insider's Guide to Grants, Scholarships, Cheap Books, Fellowships, and Other Financial Aid Secrets
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Ann Marie O'Phelan
Vermont Writer
, July 14, 2008
Many parents, including myself, are starting to question if they will be able to send their child to college. In my area, a year of college at the state university tops $25,000, a little less if room and board is eliminated. With four years of college costing what many of us paid for our first houses, not to mention rising fuel costs and soaring heating and electricity bills, college savings have been sidelined in lieu of paying for necessary bills. There are still transportation costs, books and school supplies to consider. How are we going to send our children to college when there is no money in our already tight budgets? Ann Marie O'Phelan's book can help any family figure out how to make college affordable. In many fields, a college degree is not an option it's a requirement. A recent scan of job postings in my area of Vermont found that even a city bus dispatcher is required to have a minimum of an associate's degree. Without a degree, salaries are much lower and jobs can be hard to find. How to Go to College on a Shoestring offers sage advice to both student and parent. Besides the handy "Case Studies" that offer tips from those who have been there, the book is divided into ten chapters: · How Am I Going to Pay for College? · Applications · The Numbers Game · Grants · Learn Now, Pay Later · Work It Out! · The Scholarship Jungle · Bringing It Home · Avoiding Trouble · Living Cheap What I like most about this handy guide is that it goes beyond finding college loans or grants. You'll find tips on getting into the college of your choice, the pros and cons of getting a job in high school to pay for college and tops on saving money while in college. Students learn how to shop wisely for things like groceries and textbooks. The author's put a lot of work into her book. She includes a thorough listing of college funding programs for every state and pages of information on financial aid programs available in the U.S., as well as common scams that are circulating. HOW TO GO TO COLLEGE ON A SHOESTRING is a must-read for every parent and high school aged child. It's packed with important information and handy tips to help keep college costs down and to ensure your child/children are able to attend college. As a side note, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to the Humane Society of the United States.
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