by Anne Wolfinger. I still have yet to go through all the contents of this book. It lists internet directories, job directories, job training, college and scholarship resources, tips for small business owners, and anything else relevant to the modern job seeker. A valuable find if you ask me.
About Me
- Aurora Blue
- I'm quiet, speculative, careful, modest, serious-yet-aloof, and easy going.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Let books find you
At my trip to the library I had in mind what an old friend had said long ago that she never looked for books, rather, she would let books search for her. Well, it seemed a bit vague when I had heard her tell me just that. But when I was at the library, ready to leave a three-hour workshop, I decided to go to the second floor to check out the career section. And my goodness, to my surprise I found great resources for job seekers. It dawned on me that I had so many resources available at the library's expense! Books that had already been purchased by some decent person (bless his or her heart!). The book that changed my life is Best Career and Education Web Sites, 6th Edition by Anne Wolfinger. I still have yet to go through all the contents of this book. It lists internet directories, job directories, job training, college and scholarship resources, tips for small business owners, and anything else relevant to the modern job seeker. A valuable find if you ask me.
by Anne Wolfinger. I still have yet to go through all the contents of this book. It lists internet directories, job directories, job training, college and scholarship resources, tips for small business owners, and anything else relevant to the modern job seeker. A valuable find if you ask me.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
An Interview with myself, interviewed by Loreto Pizrro from Europe
Hi Loreto,
Good gracious, the holiday weekend was long! I apologize for not replying any sooner. It's just that family, work and friends are just so darn demanding!
Anyway, let me get back to answering your list of questions below. Here is just a general overview of my understanding of Cambodia.Hope this helps.
A. What would you say, are the biggest issues in Cambodia for Cambodians?
1. Politics: Cambodia has a history of land disputes with Vietnam and Thailand. Women are not expected to go into government but a few have disputed with or against the leadership of Hun Sen and his party.
2. Poverty: Cambodia is still a third world nation whose people are struggling to rebuild their nation from "year zero." Cambodia's Campot black pepper industry and rice industry are still thriving, albeit slowly.
3. Human Trafficking: Young children are forced into prostitution by their parents and guardians as a source of income. Sex tourism enables this.
4. Health: Increase of AIDS/HIV and diseases associated with third world countries like cholera, hepatitis, miscarriage, scurvy and malaria.
5. Education: Most Cambodian educators are too expensive for the country to afford. Most parents can't afford to take their children to school.
6. Land Grabbing on behalf of foreign buyers: Foreign investments made by persons born outside of Cambodia are constantly purchasing land which rightfully belongs to native Cambodians who are too poor to own their own land. This is a constant struggle for rice farmers and the poorer villagers whose average monthly income per household is less than $25.
B. Could you describe how someone from the rural areas or farmers spend their days? Could you also describe how people from the cities spend their days? I mean a normal workday in a week.
Cambodians from rural areas like to spend their days tending the fields. They actually live for their lands because the lands are their source of income with which they invest in better farming equipment and housing. Cambodians from the cities like Phnom Penh like to ride on bicycles and watch live performances including theater, music or comedies.
C. What do they do in their free time?
It all depends on the weather and the person. If the weather is too hot for anything to be done, people usually just sit in the cool shade and fan themselves. If the weather is too humid, which is almost constantly, people like to bathe themselves in a nearby lake, river or waterfall.
D. What types of media do the people use in Cambodia? We have read general info about radio, internet, newspapers and TV being there. Which media are popular in Cambodia?
A friend of mine who lives in Cambodia says Radio Free Asia is one of the most popular radio broadcast stations in Cambodia (RFA). It can also be listened to via the internet. Also, the internet is starting to touch base in Cambodia. Social media sites are cropping up and the locals have already created their own brand of software which is called "KhmerOS."
E. How do people in the rural area's receive news? We know that there are many papers, but we do not know if people in the villages read them a lot.
Traditionally, news go around by word of mouth or via the radio. Cambodians love their radio.
F. Are the villages well connected to each other? As in, do the people visit other villages or area's a lot or do they remain in their own areas?
I would assume that most villages are well connected to each other through the people, kingdom and government, especially. Though Camobodian communities are usually close-knit difficulties may occur across communities, especially those nearest to neighboring countries.
G. Do you hear much about the landmines and unexploded objects in Cambodia? Do schools teach the children about the dangers of landmines?
Yes, I still hear about the landmines and unexploded objects in Cambodia. As far as I know, the tourist paths and walkways have been cleared by landmine removal technicians. That means, should a person veer off the trodden path, look out! A limb could be lost if reckless.
Good gracious, the holiday weekend was long! I apologize for not replying any sooner. It's just that family, work and friends are just so darn demanding!
Anyway, let me get back to answering your list of questions below. Here is just a general overview of my understanding of Cambodia.Hope this helps.
A. What would you say, are the biggest issues in Cambodia for Cambodians?
1. Politics: Cambodia has a history of land disputes with Vietnam and Thailand. Women are not expected to go into government but a few have disputed with or against the leadership of Hun Sen and his party.
2. Poverty: Cambodia is still a third world nation whose people are struggling to rebuild their nation from "year zero." Cambodia's Campot black pepper industry and rice industry are still thriving, albeit slowly.
3. Human Trafficking: Young children are forced into prostitution by their parents and guardians as a source of income. Sex tourism enables this.
4. Health: Increase of AIDS/HIV and diseases associated with third world countries like cholera, hepatitis, miscarriage, scurvy and malaria.
5. Education: Most Cambodian educators are too expensive for the country to afford. Most parents can't afford to take their children to school.
6. Land Grabbing on behalf of foreign buyers: Foreign investments made by persons born outside of Cambodia are constantly purchasing land which rightfully belongs to native Cambodians who are too poor to own their own land. This is a constant struggle for rice farmers and the poorer villagers whose average monthly income per household is less than $25.
B. Could you describe how someone from the rural areas or farmers spend their days? Could you also describe how people from the cities spend their days? I mean a normal workday in a week.
Cambodians from rural areas like to spend their days tending the fields. They actually live for their lands because the lands are their source of income with which they invest in better farming equipment and housing. Cambodians from the cities like Phnom Penh like to ride on bicycles and watch live performances including theater, music or comedies.
C. What do they do in their free time?
It all depends on the weather and the person. If the weather is too hot for anything to be done, people usually just sit in the cool shade and fan themselves. If the weather is too humid, which is almost constantly, people like to bathe themselves in a nearby lake, river or waterfall.
D. What types of media do the people use in Cambodia? We have read general info about radio, internet, newspapers and TV being there. Which media are popular in Cambodia?
A friend of mine who lives in Cambodia says Radio Free Asia is one of the most popular radio broadcast stations in Cambodia (RFA). It can also be listened to via the internet. Also, the internet is starting to touch base in Cambodia. Social media sites are cropping up and the locals have already created their own brand of software which is called "KhmerOS."
E. How do people in the rural area's receive news? We know that there are many papers, but we do not know if people in the villages read them a lot.
Traditionally, news go around by word of mouth or via the radio. Cambodians love their radio.
F. Are the villages well connected to each other? As in, do the people visit other villages or area's a lot or do they remain in their own areas?
I would assume that most villages are well connected to each other through the people, kingdom and government, especially. Though Camobodian communities are usually close-knit difficulties may occur across communities, especially those nearest to neighboring countries.
G. Do you hear much about the landmines and unexploded objects in Cambodia? Do schools teach the children about the dangers of landmines?
Yes, I still hear about the landmines and unexploded objects in Cambodia. As far as I know, the tourist paths and walkways have been cleared by landmine removal technicians. That means, should a person veer off the trodden path, look out! A limb could be lost if reckless.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
I am ready to go shopping for some new clothes. I think I'll shop for some new shoes, work clothes, and a new watch which will help me figure out when I'm on break at work. For days I've been forgetting to break for a drink. When that happens my mouth becomes dry and my feet would hurt from standing all day. When I do have my watch I'll finally be able to find the time to get that fruit smoothie I've always wanted to drink during break. I'll also be able to clock out of work at the correct times. I'm assuming that I don't get paid overtime which means I'll have to be very careful with the hours I report. Getting a new watch will definitely help me keep track of that.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
I accidentally ate raw beef!
I cannot believe that I had eaten raw beef! Well, it was marinated in a spice rub which made me think it was cooked. I did cook the beef in the toaster oven for 3 minutes so I hope that killed most of the germs. I'm starting to feel sick. I've always wondered why some people eat their steaks medium rare or really rare. Now I know why. It's because rare to medium rare steaks are so darn easy to chew! Makes me wish I had cooked it a little longer because now I have a stomach ache. I'm hoping that I'll feel better by tomorrow. Makes me wonder if anyone else can relate.
Status Update for License To Quack blogger
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Sex: Yes please, but only if I'm in a committed, long-term relationship.
Location: Everywhere, Worldwide
Relationship status: Single and Looking
Highest Education: Bachelors degree
Worth: Infinity + 1 dollars
Career: live to work, work to live
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