Archive for January, 2010
Pioneers Who Shaped the Sounds of Radio
Saturday, January 30th, 2010Lee De Forest, Edwin Armstrong, David Sarnoff, William Paley and Edward Murrow helped develop the broadcast industry.
Read the article here.
Listen to the article here.
Economy Down but Service & Volunteer Jobs Up
Thursday, January 28th, 2010According to a recent study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, companies intend to hire 22 percent fewer college graduates this year compared to last year’s class. In early reports from the NACE’s study of 2009 graduating seniors due out in April, as many as 63 percent of students surveyed are concerned that the economy will negatively affect their job prospects. But the news might not be all bad. While the economy is down, volunteer and service program applications are up. Way up. Continue here.
Standing Out in the Job Market
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010Tips on how to brand yourself from Dan Schawbel, the author of “Me 2.0.”
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The Endless West
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010Many moons ago, I posted a blog called “Where the West Begins.” It pointed out that at one time or another, just about every town west of the Mississippi River has claimed to be the jumping-off point for a trip through that immense region of romantic legend.
My choice was Fort Worth, Texas, since, as I wrote then, “Fort Worth emerged from the prairie sod as a classic ‘cow town,’ a cattle-drive stockyards stop on the great Chisholm Trail. And even today, Fort Worth’s ‘uptown cowboys’ in white and black Stetsons still holler at rodeos and ride mechanical bulls and line dance to the ‘Boot Scootin’ Boogie’ at clubs like Billy Bob’s” — in stark contrast to the sophisticates in Dallas, just to the east.
Throughout West Texas, huge stores sell nothing but hats and boots, belts and western shirts, jeans and even saddles. In places like Amarillo, the hub city of the panhandle-shaped protrusion of northwest Texas, folks wear their broad black or white hats just about everywhere but church. The wind’s usually blowing there, and I asked a cowpoke how he kept his big hat on. “I make sure it’s good and snug and fits ever’ crease of my head,” he replied.
If you draw a straight line from Fort Worth up to Canada and down to the Gulf of Mexico, the West takes up about half of the United States. That’s about four million square kilometers (3.1 million square miles) of breathtaking rock formations, arid wasteland, snow-covered peaks — but also ubane metro areas.
To give you a sense of this enormous and diverse place, I’ll relate a few stories from my travels. It will take me more than one posting to do so.
Continue reading here
Read – The Endless West II
Read – Where the West Begins
Source : Ted Landphair’s America
A Man Speaks After Death Row
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010Hi everybody,
I hope your week is going by well.
This morning, I came across an enlightening video of a man who speaks to students after death row.
I was really moved by his peaceful attitude.
Since some of you will write essays, do research paper or debate about the Death Penalty question, I believe this story can provide you some insights.
Have a great and safe day.
A Man Speaks After Death Row from Nico Colombant on Vimeo.
“We were taught at a young age that life is sacred. I am not against capital punishment, I’m not for capital punishment. I’m against killing.” –Shabaka Sundiata Waqlimi, an innocent man who was on Florida’s death row for 14 years.
In Their Own Words with Nico Colombant: A Man Speaks After Death Row
Upcoming events …
Monday, January 25th, 2010Hi everyone,
We hope you enjoyed your weekend.
It’s been really rainy here in So Cal all week, and we were glad to get a bit of SUN this weekend!
This week, we are hosting some unique events, such as Finding Job or Internship in the USA, Starting a Foreign Business in the U.S., Mastering American Slangs, and Exploring Downtown Los Angeles.
Are you ready to make the most of your experience in the United States yet? Then take the next step!
Jan 25 – Talk about You
Talk about You is an open opportunity for you to meet with us and share tell us who you are, what are your needs, ideas and dreams. Register here.
Jan 26 – Ask Questions, Get Answers
International Students and Foreign Exchange Visitors have an opportunity to Ask Questions about Life in Southern California and Get personalized help from people who know the answers. Register here.
Jan 27 – How to Get Job or Internship in the USA
Need a job or internships? Pull up a chair and join the crowd. Though the economy is slowly showing signs of stirring from its extended slumber, the unemployment rate currently hovers near the ten percent mark. And with more applicants joining the pool of unemployed every day, and full-time employment still scarce as ever, the million-dollar question is simply as follows: How do you find yourself a job right now? This meeting will provide you with you job-search advice, opportunities to sign up for upcoming networking opportunities and resources for college students. Register here.
Jan 28 – Start a Foreign Business in the USA
If you often find yourself quietly thinking “I know a better way to do this” or “I could create something new that would make this easier for everyone,” you are a potential entrepreneur. Don’t waste that potential. The economy needs you more than ever. To help you turn your ideas into profit, we invite you to a unique meeting to share experiences, watch the stories of entrepreneurs, get resources and information for foreign people desiring to invest in US interests, sign up for networking opportunities and find answers to your questions. Register here.
Jan 29 – Master American Slang and Idioms
Siena Caruso, an American student who is studying International Development Studies at UCLA and just came back from China will teach you tons of College slangs & American English idioms and why they are used. Register here.
Jan 30 – Exploring Downtown Los Angeles
This week, we will explore Downtown Los Angeles. Register here.
Click here for more information about our events.
All the Best,
U in the USA
100 Best Companies to Work For
Friday, January 22nd, 2010Hi Everyone,
I hope your week has been good so far!
CNN Money just published the 100 Best Companies to Work For.
There’s a new No. 1 in town: tech powerhouse SAS. Yes, even in a tough job market, some employers dole out perks like on-site saunas, discounted massages and classes on Wii bowling. Meet this year’s top 100; profiles include maps, contact info and more.
I feel deeply fortunate because I used to work at SAS when I was living in France. I can relate to what they said because it was a great and enlightening experience.
Continue here to read the report.
More about SAS.
Have a great day.
Jean-Marc
10 ways to study abroad in 2010
Thursday, January 21st, 2010What do Boutros Boutros-Ghali, Bill Clinton and George Soros have in common? They all studied abroad. While it isn’t the only way to become a world leader or billionaire, it certainly provides an amazing opportunity to broaden your mind and meet new people who can shape your future career.
In this article StudyLink has come up with ten sure-fire ways to make sure you’re studying somewhere else in the world later this year. Continue here.
Steve Jobs: How to live before you die
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010At his Stanford University commencement speech, Steve Jobs, CEO and co-founder of Apple and Pixar, urges us to pursue our dreams and see the opportunities in life’s setbacks — including death itself.
DC Children Study, Remember Martin Luther King Jr.
Monday, January 18th, 2010
This week, America celebrates
the life of one of its most revered leaders, the late civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Each January, his birthday is observed as a national holiday. MacKenzie Babb in Washington has a report on how schoolchildren in the U.S. capital are commemorating Dr. King’s work by memorizing his “I have a Dream Speech,” delivered 47 years ago on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.