Saving Stuff

Whether you’re part of a large family or you were adopted into a family as a child, it’s likely that you enjoy a natural interest in family history. However, in recent years, the burgeoning demand for family history resources and genealogy services seems to have captured the imaginations of people in society more than ever before!

For many, the main reason for this has been the sudden expansion in the amount of information available on the internet for genealogy and family history research. As more and more people have the internet in their homes, it’s become increasingly possible for family history buffs to discover their heritage online – a process which is ten times easier than having to explore dusty library archives for hours to find only small bits of information. The ability to scour a census for births, marriages, deaths or addresses on the web takes days off a search that would previously have been undertaken manually.

What’s more, as millions of people all over the world have ancestors from the UK, the Internet allows family historians based in Canada, the United States, Australia and even New Zealand to research their family trees from home. And with some family history sites linked to modern day people finders, once you’ve researched your past, you might be able to find distant relatives in the present as well.

It’s also become easier to trace the genesis of particular names through history. If your name is ‘Churchill’ or ‘Dickens’, for instance, it’s likely that you’ll be keen to trace your genealogy back through the years and establish whether you have any family connections to these famous figures in British history. And if you live in an old house and you’ve always been keen to discover its history, you’ll be pleased to know that it’s now easier to trace the history of your home. Discovering the past of a particular house can be done by exploring the lives of its previous residents, investigating key happenings in the history of your neighbourhood and even tracing the original interior design of your house to a particular date.

If you are planning to delve deeper into the history of your family, your name, or your house, you’ll have a variety of modern and up-to-date resources at your disposal, with some sites allowing you to search for information from British family records reaching as far back as 1837. The BBC, for instance, runs a comprehensive family history advice section on its website, and the Guardian newspaper recently released its own guide to how to embark on a genealogy search. But, however you choose to embark on your genealogy search – whether it’s on the internet or by getting cosy amongst the library shelves – make sure you stay organised. Better planning is sure to lead to more discoveries – so you’ll be more able to uncover any hidden family secrets!

About the Author:

Andrew Regan is an online, freelance journalist who lists travelling and rugby among his interests.

Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – Online Genealogy Searches Provide Results!

In today’s competitive job market applicants are now competing against hundreds of others with similar qualifications. No longer can you simply state Education and Professional Experience and hope to get an interview. Hiring managers have neither the time, or the inclination, to search for an applicant’s skills as they relate to that particular opening. It is now the responsibility of the job seeker to showcase relevant skills for each resume submission.

A STEP-BY-STEP APPROACH TO TAILORING A RESUME:

1. Use online resources to determine job requirements within the targeted industry: Search online job sites such as HotJobs or online versions of newspapers such as the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, New York Times for employment openings. Within these postings will be the job requirements. Each requirement that matches your qualifications should be included in the opening summary of the resume. This provides immediate and relevant data to a hiring manager. It tells them that you are a serious contender for the position, because you have the skills and background to do the job.

2. Prioritize data within the resume that meets the requirements stated within the job opening: For example, if the opening is for an IT professional, then all relevant computer skills (including years of experience and certifications) should be presented at the beginning of the resume, preferably showcased in a separate section immediately following the Qualifications Summary. Don’t hope that hiring managers will search for this data – they won’t.

3. Determine what’s most important to the employer’s educational background or professional experience and list it in that order: The most important section should follow the opening summary. However, if the posting does not specify that experience is required, and the only experience in the field is of an academic nature, then Education should always be placed before non-related Professional Experience. The key is to place relevant information first.

4. Pull out industry jargon (also known as keywords) from the job posting: For example, a posting for a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) would include key words such as GAAP, tax audits, IRS, reconciliations, financial statements, etc. When a candidate’s experience matches those keywords, then they should be included in the opening summary of the resume. (eg: Additional skills in GAAP, tax audits, other IRS-related matters, reconciliations, and financial statements.) Failure to provide keywords, especially when submitting to large corporations that use scanning software to search for this industry jargon, will result in the resume being dismissed.

5. Use the appropriate formatting and tone as it relates to the targeted job: A sales professional, for example, may use a more stylish format and perhaps a more casual approach in wording, if appropriate to the targeted industry. If that industry were pharmaceuticals or educational book publishing, a conservative approach would be employed. The entertainment field or high fashion would warrant a more stylish/casual approach.

6. Include ONLY what is relevant to the targeted position: If the candidate has numerous degrees in different fields (i.e. Biology, Marketing, Art History), but is seeking a position as a Biologist, only that degree should be listed. Resumes do not contain an exhaustive listing of all academic pursuits or jobs worked. They should only contain what is essential as it relates to the targeted position.

Tailoring your resume for a particular job opening can be the difference between success and failure. Consider the needs of the company you are applying to and put yourself in the shoes of the hiring manager. What is he looking for? What will set you apart? Position your resume in the best light for the position you’re looking for.

About the Author:

Darlene Zambruski is the Managing Editor for ResumeEdge and a professional resume writer. ResumeEdge provides resume writing and cover letter services for more than 40 industries. Find out how you can get a job-winning resume at ResumeEdge.com

Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – Position Your Resume To Achieve The Position You Want

Biological Conservation Bound Journal by Duffy, Eric $6.00

Wild Mammals of North America: Biology, Management, and Conservation $94.75 Winner of the 1984 Wildlife Publications Award from the Wildlife Society, the first edition of Wild Mammals of North America (published in 1982) offered zoologists, naturalists, wildlife specialists, and students detailed information about the biology, conservation status, and management of 57 mammalian species and species groups, with contributions from 100 of the leading authorities. Now thorou…

The Lions of Tsavo : Exploring the Legacy of Africa’s Notorious Man-Eaters $12.01 “Deftly written . . . Patterson’s book must now be considered the definitive Tsavo lion study… one of the world’s leading experts on lions as well as an important conservationist.”–Publishers Weekly Through field research and forensic evidence, a scientist reveals his theory on why two Kenyan lions killed humans and then ate their prey In March 1898, the British began building a bridg…

Biological Wastewater Treatment (Environmental Science & Pollution) (Lecture Notes in Pure and Applied Mathematics) $107.45 Written by noted experts in the field sharing extensive academic and industrial experience, this thoroughly updated Second Edition covers commonly used and new suspended and attached growth reactors. The authors discuss combined carbon and ammonia oxidation, activated sludge, biological nutrient removal, aerobic digestion, anaerobic processes, lagoons, trickling filters, rotating biological contac…

Looking for on-line site to identify table lamp from 1930′s (?)?

I’ve done different internet searches using different terms, and I haven’t been able to find a site that lists lamps. The distinguishing bits about the lamp are:
* large, round/globe-type base
* ceramic/porcelain
* white background; black figure drawings in Greek style

Well, I don’t know where you can go for that, but if you do as some others have done before you and post a photo or two of your lamp here, someone will likely know about your lamp…

You may also want to check out Ebay Forums to help you identify your lamp.

Other than that, you’re pretty much going to have to see an antique dealer, who may be able to help you…

Murray Feiss Chandler Library Table Lamp in Rubbed Wood 9478RW $153.00

(Set of 4 Pcs) Library Table Lamp In Multi Colored Finish (Cord Included) $117.00

Vtg Hurricain Lamp Table Desk Library Metal Leaves Flowers White Glass. NR $9.99

Vtg Torch Table Desk Library Brass Black Paint Lamp Light. NR $7.99

Vintage solid brass and lucite swing arm table, library desk lamp light & shade $19.95

Murray Feiss One-Light Chandelier Library Table Lamp, Rubbed Wood with Natural L $138.95

Iron side table lamp black living room decor three way office lighting library $19.83

MID CENTURY VINTAGE STUDENT LIBRARY ENAMELED BRASS TABLE LAMP + MILK GLASS SHADE $159.99

1940′S MAHOGANY LEATHER TOP LIBRARY/LAMP TABLE $275.00

Antique Stickley Bros. TABLE Library/Foyer/Lamp SIGNED Ca 1900 Quartersawn Oak $1,699.00

Antique English Hall Library Sofa Side Lamp Stretcher Table c1850 $768.39

1800 antique carved wood lamp table / library stand old $400.00

Chandler Library Collection Transitiona Table Lamp 32 H $153.00

Chandler Library Collection Table Lamp 32″ H Murray Feiss 9478RW $153.00

Antique Book Shelf Library End Lamp Reading Table 25″ x 14″ x 24″ Nice Patina $250.00

Murray Feiss Chandelier Library Table Lamp 9478RW $153.00

ANTIQUE OVAL OAK LIBRARY PARLOR LAMP BREAKFAST TABLE $1,795.00

Tuscan French Tuscany Home Decor FLEUR DE LIS Buffet Table Library Accent Lamp $49.95

Old World French Tuscan Library Decor FLEUR DE LIS & BOOK Table Buffet DESK Lamp $49.95

Vintage Library Style ADJUSTABLE READING TABLE LAMP $219.98

Banker’s Lamp $101.41 Ledu banker’s lamp is available in two styles green shade with brass or blue shade with chrome base.Lamp features a sophisticated base with opaque glass shade. Uses 60 watt bulb (sold separately).UL listed. Ships ready to assemble….

Replacement Glass Bankers Lamp Shade Green $23.99 GREEN CASED BANKER SHADE 5 1/4″WIDE 9″ LONG Replace your broken glass…

Lite Source LS-224AB Banker Banker’s Lamp, Antique Brass with Green Glass Shade $74.70 Finish:Antique Brass, Diffuser:Green Glass, Light Bulb:(1)60w A19 Med F Incand Bankers Desk Lamp with Glass Shade…

Replacement 27W Bulb for the Bright As Day! Daylight Spectrum Lamp $4.76 This 27 Watt Replacement Lamp Bulb gives natural soft light that good for eyes, best for reading and giving warm light to your house….

Oil Lamps II: Glass Kerosene Lamps $24.95 This comprehensive hardbound edition holds over 200 full-color photos of the beautiful kerosene lamps. Years of research have made this guide a very informative work and a must for collectors. 2003 values. AUTHORBIO: Catherine Thuro is a researcher, lecturer, writer, and museum consultant in the field of early lighting. She has authored three volumes on oil lamps, which have become standard refere…

Tales from Shakespeare: Children’s Classics $6.99 In the twenty tales told in this book, Charles & Mary Lamb succeeded in paraphrasing the language of truly adult literature in children’s terms. Let us not underestimate young readers: they love a complex story with many and varied characters, twists of plot, and turns of fate as much as anyone — but they draw the line at reading in unfamiliar language. The Lambs provide a real feast …

Universal wiring computer: for determining the size of wires for incandescent electric lamp leads and for distribution in general, without … on wiring, and a set of auxiliary tables $9.99 This book was digitized and reprinted from the collections of the University of California Libraries. Together, the more than one hundred UC Libraries comprise the largest university research library in the world, with over thirty-five million volumes in their holdings. This book and hundreds of thousands of others can be found online in the HathiTrust Digital Library.HP’s patented BookPrep tech…

Murray Feiss 9476RW Chandelier Library 1 Light Table Lamp and Shade in Rubbed Wo $109.00 Chandelier Library 1 Light Table Lamp and Shade in Rubbed Wood…

Murray Feiss 9478RW Chandelier Library 17 1 Light Table Lamp and Shade in Rubbe $153.00 Chandelier Library 17″ 1 Light Table Lamp and Shade in Rubbed Wood…