Physical therapy is not a treatment that only adults can avail. Paediatric physical therapy intends to help children marred by disabilities and different illnesses. This kind of therapy relieves pain, encourage speedy recovery, restore functionality and mobility and adapting to injuries. Paediatric physical therapy aims to help children improve their motor skills and other physical [...]
Jul
17
How Public Speaking Skills Can Help You Get Ahead in a Tough Economy
Interview with Andrea Flowers: Public Speaking InstructorPublic speaking is one of the top fears cited by many people in surveys – in fact, some surveys find people are more afraid of public speaking than of death! And yet public speaking and other communication skills are also assets employers value highly. In a tough
Andrea FlowersDate of Interview: June 30, 2009 economy, improving your public speaking skills may give you an edge in keeping your job or finding a new one.In this interview, Andrea Flowers, a college instructor in Tuscaloosa, Ala., discusses her interest in public speaking. In addition to teaching communications, Flowers practices what she preaches; she has been interviewed for a local media segment about her fitness and weight-loss journey and has posted videos of her fitness routines and skydiving adventure to the Web. Here, Flowers will give some perspective on the common public speaking mistakes people make and how communication skills can help you get ahead.Question: How did you get into teaching speech at the college level and how long have you been doing it? What’s your class like in terms of format, assignments, etc.? Answer: I have always been interested in communication. I always remember being very observant of other people’s mannerisms and actions when I was young. I was just fascinated about rule following and how people learned behaviors (and I would always ask questions of my peers about their family life). I also was very active in speech and drama when I was in high school – and really, throughout most of my early education, even competing in speech contests in elementary school. So, when I got to college, it really was a no-brainer that I would enter into the speech/communication field. I knew that I wanted to in the education field, so it just kind of clicked that I should teach communication and public speaking at the college level.
Feb
9
My Crippling Terror: Public Speaking
As far back as I can remember I’ve been terrified of public speaking. The irony is that I would love to speak publicly, if not for one small problem. As soon as I begin to speak, I lose my self control. My mind empties, my limbs begin to tremble, and my voice falters, revealing my
crippling terror. I used to think that I would never overcome this debilitating fear, but that was before I attended the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. and learned differently. In January I attended the NYLC conference for six days to study and explore U.S. governmental structure with other “outstanding young leaders.” It was amazing for me to meet and interact with other students who, like myself, had an interest in political issues. I found that my peers in this program, by their own hard work and dedication, pushed me to excel and to work beyond my normal capacity. What surprised me most, however, was that this encouragement extended beyond the intellectual realm, to include my own personal goals as well. When we first began the program, we were asked to set a personal goal. Sheepishly, I wrote down that I wished to “…better interact with peers in group situations” and “overcome my shyness.” I banished this goal from my mind, however, until the day before the conference ended. That last day was by far the most spectacular, including the largest political simulation, the model Congress, and the Farewell Dinner Dance. Though it was exciting, I was at the same time saddened. It seemed that I would not only be leaving my new friends in a little over twenty-four hours, but I would inevitably be doing so without accomplishing the goal I had sought to achieve when I had arrived.
Apr
30
A Buyer’s Guide for LCD Monitors
A Quick Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Buy an LCD MonitorThe computer monitor is the centerpiece of any office, your attention is focused on it for the majority of the day, it provides you, visually, with all the information you require, and it proudly displays your work to peers and clients. Therefore, this
is no purchase to be made lightly. Depending on the type of work you do, some aspects will be more sought after than others. Space, brightness, response time, refreshes rate, size, mount ability, these are the things that should concern you when purchasing a monitor for the home or office. LCD monitors are a space saving wonder and are rapidly replacing CRT’s in homes and offices alike. The LCD monitor offers a variety of advantages over CRT’s including, smaller size, one third the power consumption, and easier on the eyes because the screen is not flickering with constant redraws. CRT’s do have their place, however, among graphic artists and CAD developers who so crave the fine lines and analog image.LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Monitors use a matrix of cells to display an image. Each cell is made of liquid crystal The screen is made up of two screens of light polarizers which can either block light or let it pass through. The backlight of the screen provides a light source and the polarizers in the cells of liquid crystal are equipped with red, green and blue filters. Now when you apply a voltage to the polarizers you can filter out red, green, and blue light wavelengths to varying degrees in order to produce millions of colors. The hardware of the monitor controls the voltage which operates on the matrix of cells and thus provides you with a sharp picture from you favorite GUI, say Windows. Size and depth:When you first set out to purchase a monitor, clear your area of work and take a long look at the space you have available. Depending on the size of your desk, amount of peripherals and position in relation to the nearest wall, you will get some rudimentary dimensions for the monitor you can fit. Bear in mind the average 17-inch LCD occupies a depth of 8 inches and a weight of 17 pounds, while a 17-inch CRT monitor will measure almost 17 inches deep and weigh 40 pounds or more.