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How to Get a Software Engineering Job Right After College

By Joseph Clymer posted 7 days ago
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When you leave college, it seems like it could be the most liberating experience of your life, and it is to an extent. It’s also the first time that you’re really going to be taking positive steps toward your career. With that comes the stress of job hunting and responsibility, and of course, freedom. So, here’s a shortlist of what you can do if you’re working towards a software job straight out of college.  Put together a portfolio A comprehensive portfolio of all your best work will put you in a good position when it comes down to applying for jobs. The job hunt can be a stressful period, so you’ll want to put your best foot forward by showcasing the ...
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5 Life Skills Kids Will Need in the Future

By Joseph Clymer posted 23 days ago
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It’s tough to try and predict what your child’s future will look like. Perhaps the path you’ve imagined for them is nothing like their reality. So, what can parents do to better equip their kids for the unknowable future?  The reality is, a university education just isn’t enough to guarantee their future in the professional world. Experts have highlighted some of the main skills required to “get ahead” in all areas of life, including career. We’ve compiled a list of these skills so that you can prepare your child for their future.  Soft skills  Soft skills are often referred to as interpersonal skills or non-cognitive skills because of their innate nature. ...
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How to Turn Your Life Around

By Joseph Clymer posted 11-09-2020
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Some things in life might drop right into your lap, but that’s more of an exception than a general rule. The vast majority of people who want to succeed in any area of life or business need to put some kind of effort into it. Good things rarely come overnight. For some people, making those first steps can be very difficult. For one reason or another, they can feel a paralysis anyone who’s ever been stuck in a deep rut is familiar with. But if turning your life around is something you want to commit to, you’ll have to find a way to break through. Here are some tips that should help with that. They’re not a substitute for hard work, but they will show you ...
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3 Tips for Boating with Your Pet

By Joseph Clymer posted 11-07-2020
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What’s better than being on a boat? Boating with your pet! You didn’t think that you’d have to leave your pet behind with a pet sitter, did you? No way! You can take Fido with you along with the rest of the family so that he can share in all of your family water adventures in real-time.  However, before we get to the fun stuff, there are a few safety measures that need to be taken such as learning from this site how to safely and legally operate a boat to keep both you and your furry friend safe and happy throughout the whole trip.  After all, accidents happen and one of the best ways to prevent them is to be prepared. The last thing you want ...
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How to Prepare for a New Semester

By Joseph Clymer posted 11-07-2020
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Everyone knows that college isn’t time for only studying hard. It’s also true that the answer to studying hard isn’t to party even harder. There needs to be a balance, as college is a great opportunity to develop great friendships and contacts, but also the time when you’re focused the most on acquiring new knowledge. You’ll hardly ever have that combination in your life again. To get the most out of every new semester in college, you’d do well to go into it prepared. This means hitting the   discount school supplies , but also plenty more strategic steps you should be taking to secure a good takeoff for this new chapter of your education. Start with a To-Do ...
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Upcoming Book on Digital Citizenship Offers Advice for Parenting in a Digital Age

By Joseph Clymer posted 10-29-2020
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The rise of information technology has added a new element to raising children. It is no longer enough to remind your children not to talk to strangers or stay out late. Now you have to guide them through the turbulence of an online world that does not always have their best interests at heart. These concerns require more than traditional parenting. A responsible parent must also be a digital parent. The Huffington Post defines a digital parent as "one who uses one or more of digital media applications/devices in his/her daily activities, particularly parenting". Digital parenting requires a new set of skills that today's parents will not have learned ...
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Top 6 Tips for Debugging Java Code Faster

By Joseph Clymer posted 10-27-2020
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Debugging a code is one of the leading problems amongst developers. In fact, debugging a Java code is quite problematic. In simple terms, debugging is the process of identifying and fixing errors or bugs present in a code, project or even an application. Since debugging a code enhances its quality, it would be advisable for any Java developer to have this skill. In this article, you’ll learn about the best tips to debug any Java code. We’ll highlight some widespread run-time errors and utilize the GUI (graphical user interface)-based Eclipse IDE (integrated development environment). So, let’s go through these essential Java debugging tips. Use Breakpoints ...
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5 Simple Home Safety Tips for Aging Parents

By Joseph Clymer posted 06-06-2020
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More adults are choosing to stay in their homes as they age. If your parents have made this choice, you need to evaluate their home and take some measures to make sure they’re safe.  As they age, they tend to slip and fall more, forget to switch off the stove or take medication. Fortunately, while aging is inevitable, you can take steps to help prevent accidents, fatal mishaps and injuries. Here are some ways you can help your parents to stay safe. Remove hazards  Falls often take place outside the home. Ensure that the driveway and entrance to the home are free of hazards. Repair any cracks in the sidewalk leading to the home and make sure porches ...
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5 Essential Self-Care Practices when you’re Working from Home

By Joseph Clymer posted 06-06-2020
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Self-care is vital when you’re working from home if you want to remain healthy in body and mind. It can be very easy to slip into bad habits, such as not keeping distinct boundaries between home and work, eating too much and sitting at your desk for long hours. Here are 5 self-care tips to help you thrive while working from home. Set up work/home boundaries You need to have some distinction between the hours you work and the time you have to do other things. When you work from home, work can easily bleed into other areas and before you know it, you are working late into the evening and on weekends.  Maintaining a healthy balance between ...
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Breaking Down Barriers to Higher Ed

By Elishia Basner posted 06-05-2020
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I'm sure they are out there somewhere, but I don't know of any prominent female role models who came from poverty and didn't realize the value of education when they were young. I've read the stories and biographies of so many successful women. While they also overcame their impoverished circumstances, they had a leg up in a way that I don't feel ever existed for many of my peers and me. Someone told them that there was more out there, that education could help them break free, but who was it that let them in on the secret? Below, I outline six ways in which school counselors can break down barriers to higher education and ensure access ...
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5 Uses of Educational Robots to Boost Child Development

By Joseph Clymer posted 05-01-2020
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Childhood development is at its most important stage between the ages of three and seven. During this time, children’s brains are like sponges and they absorb all the information around them very easily. The social, language, and communication skills that a child picks up at this age can remain an influence for the rest of their life. Therefore, it is essential to provide the best stimulation to the child at this time to boost their development. Here are five ways educational robots boost child development between these ages: Learn languages Young children learn languages very easily. Language acquisition is at its peak between the ages of three ...
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How to set teenagers up for success at life as a counselor

By Joseph Clymer posted 03-30-2020
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Being a teenager is tough. During this transition phase from childhood to adulthood, complex social development is occurring during which teenagers figure out their place in the world and how they relate to it. This process often involves testing limits and even rule-breaking. A certain amount of independence-seeking behavior is healthy, but it can cross the line into dangerous territory quickly. Alcohol and drugs further complicate teenage life, as social influences can create behavioral pressures fraught with danger. Issues regarding body and self-image often come up during this time of dramatic change as well, causing more anxiety and awkwardness. With ...
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A Beginner’s Guide To Loans And Credit

By Joseph Clymer posted 03-06-2020
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You’d have a hard time finding someone who hasn’t had a loan or a credit card at one point or another. But despite how popular it is to borrow money, many people don’t understand much about their financing options. Unfortunately, financial advice is often overlooked by high schools and colleges. Loans and credit are simple enough to understand, and it’s important to know how they work. Even if you don’t know a thing about the subject, this beginner’s guide will get you up to speed. Loans and Credit – What’s the Difference? With loans and credit, you’re borrowing money, but the two work very differently. When you get a loan, the lender gives you a lump ...
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5 Ways to Do Homework You Don't Understand

By Joseph Clymer posted 02-21-2020
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Starting college or university can be a challenge. High school can be quite demanding, but when moving up into higher education, the obstacles to timekeeping increase. This can leave many students feeling overwhelmed.  Time management then becomes key to getting your homework done and remaining up to date with what can feel like a tsunami of work that hits you. Take heart. Remember some of the basics from school, and keep applying these techniques as you progress, while learning others. Listening and note-taking during lecturers Make sure that you are well-rested and are looking after yourself properly in terms of nutrition and exercise . A good ...
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What is an Accelerated Degree Program?

By Joseph Clymer posted 12-18-2019
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Many people like to go into accelerated degree programs. They may go into the program for different reasons, but they all have the same end goal: to get their degree as soon as possible. If you're considering an accelerated degree program, here are some things you should consider before you make your decision. What is It? Accelerated degree programs allow people to earn their degrees in less time than a university usually allows. This involves going through the curriculum and required material for degrees quicker than the usual approaches. You can look at different programs, so click here to start looking at some options. These programs vary in length, ...
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How to Save Money & Cut Expenses in College

By Joseph Clymer posted 12-15-2019
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If you don’t want to get into debt while working towards your degree, you need to have a budget and stick to it. Setting up a budget may feel like the last thing you want to do but it can help you to develop good financial habits.  Whether you receive money from your parents or you have a job, divide the money you receive in a semester by its length to see how much money you can spend each month. See how close you come to accurately estimating your expenses.  If you run out of cash during the month and have to live on cornflakes, you start feeling the consequences of mismanaging your money. Once you’ve set a realistic budget, here are some ways you can ...
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Understanding Clinical Trials

By Joseph Clymer posted 11-25-2019
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Clinical trials test whether different medical drugs, devices and medical treatments are safe and how well they work. Some of them involve healthy members of the public and others may involve patients undergoing treatment and who want to take part.  Clinical trials are aimed at answering certain health questions such as how to prevent an illness, treat an illness to increase chances of survival, or to improve the quality of life for those living with an illness.  Each trial is carefully planned, detailing factors such as who is eligible to participate, the schedule of procedures, length of study, information to collect and results to measure.  Why ...
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Why Quick Product Development Will Improve Results

By Joseph Clymer posted 11-20-2019
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There are many principles of product development that people abide by. Unfortunately, quick development time has not made its way into the list of top development principles. Long development time by nature creates frustration and more setbacks. Let us examine the reasons why a speedy development process will deliver better results.  Limit Functionality to What Is Needed: The software development industry had the highest project failure rate of all major industries. It wasn’t until the advent of the Agile project development process that the success rate started to improve. While it is true that not all products being developed is software, one can still ...
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The Benefits of Maintenance Management Software in Schools

By Joseph Clymer posted 11-13-2019
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From classrooms and restrooms to offices and cafeterias, schools have many buildings and facilities to maintain. It is important to ensure that everything is in proper working order, including equipment and critical systems, like alarms and HVAC. This is crucial for schools to function properly and keep students, faculty and visitors safe.  Manage work orders efficiently Due to the sheer amount of equipment and facilities, maintenance departments need to process a high volume of work orders every day.  Using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) means there is a computerized database for work requests. It is possible to prioritize ...
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8 Tips for Going to College with a Physical Disability

By Joseph Clymer posted 10-21-2019
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Going to college is a challenge for most people, but it can be very difficult for those with physical disabilities. Many students have mobility issues or need special accommodations. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. Here are some tips for you if you’re attending college and you have a physical disability. Be informed about the law Students with disabilities at colleges that are publicly funded must have equal services and benefits, according to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you’re a college student with a physical disability, you have the protection of the law.  ...
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