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Data Entry at Home : How to Get Started

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Alan Lim

Choosing a field

The first step in getting started with data entry at home is to select a specialty for your data entry work. There are numerous types of data entry ranging from legal and medical to statistical and accounting data. Home workers also choose to do accounting and tabulation data entry because of its repetitive nature. Transcription work in the legal and medical field or in other areas such as radio and television interviews as well as teleseminars or teleconferences are popular ways to earn extra part time or even full time income from home. Creating and maintaining databases or writing informative and interesting articles are also considered home data entry specialties.

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Choosing a company

Many different types of companies look for home based workers to fill in where staff is unable to complete the work load or is unavailable in a particular area geographically. Companies will send excess work out for data entry at home in order to save money and to get extra work load that can be seasonal in nature. Rather than hiring part time staff and laying them off when the work load fluctuates, companies of all types send the work out for completion. You can select from all types of companies, simply making sure that the company has a good reputation for a professional attitude in the marketplace.

Focusing your activities

Of course, one of the major factors to get started in working data entry at home is that of focusing your mind so that you are prepared to be a self starter and can begin and complete a job on your own. It really doesn’t matter what else you are thinking about or that is important, when you have set aside time to focus on work activities, you must do so without fail. Sometimes the tendency to daydream or to get involved in surfing the internet can eat away at your work time to the point where you are falling down in accuracy and timeliness.

Scheduling your day

The person who relies on the income from data entry at home must schedule more carefully in many ways than one who works for a large corporation or business. If you work for someone else, the one who pays your salary is the one who can direct each of your daily activities. You may have quite a bit of leeway in your work scheduling, but the ultimate decision of whether or not you accept a particular job is not yours. When you are the person in charge of scheduling, it’s much easier to decide when and for how long you will work.

Getting paid

When you select a company to work for and provide data entry at home you will also determine the method of getting paid. Many companies pay with checks on a regular basis in the same way that employees are paid. Other companies work through a clearing or employment broker so that the broker actually cuts the check to those workers who have completed work projects during the previous pay period. Paper checks are used by some companies and electronics transfers using third party agencies such as PayPal or MoneyBookers. You will need to keep appropriate pay records in order to verify that your pay check is correct and for submitting needed tax preparation information each year.

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Train cars derail into the Thompson River, British Colombia, chemicals spilled

Saturday, July 5, 2008

Chemicals in the Thompson River were said to be found after four Canadian Pacific Railway (CP Rail) cars containing chemicals derailed near Lytton, British Columbia, Canada on Tuesday night.

The derailment occurred just northeast of Lytton when a landslide hit in the middle of a freight train with about 100 cars at around 7:00 pm PDT (02:00 UTC) Tuesday evening. One car remained on the tracks, another was on a river bank, and two were submerged in the Thompson, one of them fully submerged and the other partially submerged. CP states that the cars were carrying the chemical ethylene glycol, commonly found in products such as antifreeze and windshield washer fluid. Glycol is water soluble and biodegradable but is causing concern to local fisheries and people dependent on aquatic life survival. Even though there is not enough chemical to be toxic after dilution in the water, there is still expressed concern that it may cause additional stress to aquatic life.

Despite protective measures, like a protective double hull, investigations found that broken valves and holes are causing the chemical to leak into the river. CP Rail originally denied that any chemical was leaking, but is now driving efforts to plug the leaks.

The Thompson River is a tributary of the larger Fraser River. The area is sensitive to harm because migrating salmon pass through and are in already in dwindling numbers in recent years.

Helpline: Do you know this pianist?

Tuesday, May 17, 2005

On April 8, 2005, police picked up an unidentified man wandering the streets of Sheerness, United Kingdom. The man was wearing a formal black suit and white shirt with all labels removed, and was soaking wet, as if having been in the sea.

He has not spoken a word since he was found, but when given pencil and paper he drew a piano. Seeing the picture of the piano, the medical staff at the Medway Maritime Hospital where he was admitted showed him the piano in the hospital chapel. To their amazement he sat at the instrument and played classical and pop music for several hours.

Many press reports have emphasized the piano playing, and the man has been labelled “The Piano Man” by many news services, although the hospital staff has been calling him “Mr. X.”

However, the chaplain of the hospital, the Reverend Steve Spencer, said the man “is not the virtuoso that he has been portrayed in the press. He knows a small number of tunes and plays them over and over. I recognized some John Lennon and a snippet from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake.”

The man also pointed to a flag of Sweden when shown an atlas, initially leading the hospital staff to believe he was from Sweden. To date this lead has not panned out. A different account from the National Missing Persons Helpline (NMPH) indicated that the man actually drew the flag.

The NMPH is appealing to anyone who recognizes the man to contact Teri on +44 20 8392 4509. All calls will be treated as confidential. The NMPH can also be reached at +44 500 700700. Emails can also be sent to id@missingpersons.org.

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Commercial Cleaning Bid Commercial Cleaning Bidding Tips For Your Cleaning Business}

Submitted by: Chris Carter

Are you all ready into a successful cleaning business? Thats greatcongratulations! At this juncture, you may be busy dealing with big organizations. If you are content with your present status, then it is absolutely finego aheadtheres no need to look back. You need to remember that your business is similar to a wheelonce its start then theres no looking back!

When into a business it is quite likely on your part to experience both ups as well as downs. Hence, you need to always work on ideas to retain the loyalty of existing clients as well as get hold of more and more clients.

Dealing with companies or rather customers is not as tough as you think. However, when it comes to deal with bigger companies, you need to take into consideration the commercial cleaning bid or say the bid packet. This allows the companies an opportunity to view as well as review the services which you provide as a cleaning company. They will study each and every minute detail that you have included in your cleaning services. This is one of the primary reasons behind making a comprehensive commercial cleaning bid. Preparing a list of all the prices and services is not enough; in addition to that you need to offer them an organized detailing about your service.

Make sure that you take into consideration the following tips and tricks when it comes to commercial cleaning bid.

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When it comes to prepare your bid packet, you need to include a cover page. You need to include the logo and name of your company so as to give it a professional touch. Including a cover letter for your proposal is highly recommended.

Make sure that the introduction is concise and short. You need to also include the price, service as well as the counting of days of bid. This will help you in clarifying you purpose for the business. Over and above, you need to make sure to put forward your ideas in such a way so that the client never rejects your proposal.

You need to also incorporate a bit of information about your company. Dont make it too lengthy as people dont have much time to go through your proposal.

Make sure you include a table of contents in your proposal. This prevents you from the hassles of flipping each and ever page of your proposal in order to go through a particular topic.

The list of services is of much importance hence make sure to offer them a complete list of cleaning packages and services.

You need to also include the contract that they would sign (in case they approve your grant proposal).

You need to also get old of a list of references. It would be better if you get hold of more and more customers. But then make sure to seek their permission prior to including their contact details in the commercial cleaning bidding.

Make sure to implement these suggestions into practice and I am sure youll be stunned with the results!

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How To Find Small Sofas For Small Rooms

By Tameka Norris

Do you have a small living room, dorm room or apartment that is in need of a sofa? Are you unsure of what to purchase in order to incorporate both comfort and spaciousness?

If you already have a small space, the last thing you probably want is a large sofa that makes the room appear even smaller. After a hard day at work or school, you want to relax in your home, not feel confined and claustrophobic in a small living area due to a bulky piece of furniture.

The difficulties inherent in a small living room are not insurmountable. There are various options to choose from in small-scale sofas. You do not have to forego style and comfort to save on space!

What to Look for in a Small Sofa

There is more to space saving design when it comes to seating in a small living or family room than choosing a loveseat. You might be asking yourself what other options are available. Surely, a sofa’s dimensions are not the only avenues that need to be investigated, right?

Correct! There is more to choosing a small sofa than just its size. Along with size, there are different sofa features that are available that make a sofa appear sleeker and less bulky.

It is important to have a sofa that would not overpower the space in your small living area.

What Makes a Sofa Appear “Small Scale”?

Besides size, there are different sofa features that make it appear sleeker and trimmer. In other words, perfect for a small space. These features include:

* Few curves with clean, straight, and simple lines

* Straight or no arms

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* Legs remaining visible underneath the sofa, that is, they are not covered by upholstered flaps

Futons also have features that give this sofa a small-scale appearance. They have simple, straight lines, narrow arms, with no upholstered flaps. Although many are wider than what would be considered small-scale, their simplicity makes them a natural for small spaces.

By simply changing the cover of a futon, you have the ability to change its overall look. You can go with a more traditional feel by having a design of large flowers and leaves on a subdued color palate of dark brown and beige. Or, if your style leans toward contemporary, you could choose plain beige, black or any other neutral color.

With their sleek, simple lines, most futons naturally have a modern contemporary look. However, this can be curtailed into a more traditional look with the use of different designs in coverings.

The other wonderful feature of a futon is its ability to be changed into a bed. Once the cover begins to wear, it is easy to replace with a new one.

Taking Size into Account

Most sofas for small spaces range in size from 72 inches or smaller. It should be noted that if you go too small, you might end up with seating for two instead of three. That is, you’ll end up with a loveseat instead of a sofa.

If you wanted something smaller than a loveseat, you could purchase a settee or Chair and a Half. Chair and a Halfs usually range around 49″ or smaller and settees range between 40 to 50 inches in length.

Below is a list of measurements to help you remember approximate sizes of small-scale sofas as compared to loveseats and settees. Make certain to take measurements of the space you need to obtain seating for before making a purchase. This will alleviate any unnecessary headaches and hassles from purchasing the wrong size seating for your room.

* Small Scale Sofas: 72″ or smaller

* Loveseats: 63″ or smaller

* Chair and a Halfs: 59″ or smaller

* Settees: 49″ or smaller

Use the above list as a guide, not as a hard-and-fast rule. There are sofas, loveseats, Chair and a Halfs and settees that do not meet this criteria. However, the above measurements are the norm.

Also, it is possible to find a sofa that is over 72″ that would still afford your room a spacious feel. For example, if you discover a sofa that is over 72″ with a sleek appearance and no upholstered flaps, it may work perfectly in your room if space allows.

It basically comes down to your individual taste.

Another option for a sofa in a space that would normally fit only a loveseat would be to look for sofas without arms. This would allow seating for three instead of two. Sofas usually have large arms that take up a fair amount of unnecessary space. By eliminating arms, you would increase your seating area!

This may not be for everyone, as you may not find an armless sofa comfortable enough for you. However, due to its space saving potential, it is worth investigating.

A Word to Those Lovers of Traditional Furnishings

Small-scale sofas tend to appeal more to lovers of modern or contemporary furnishings than those who prefer traditional. This can be disappointing if you prefer traditional furnishings, but you need a space saving sofa!

If your taste leans toward traditional, the sleek, straight lines of contemporary furnishings may appear cold and sterile and would not lend to the homey warm feel that you enjoy.

You should keep in mind that it is not necessary to purchase a sofa with all the features noted previously. For example, you could purchase a sofa with arms and legs that have curves instead of the contemporary straight lines. If the curves are not too thick, then this may satisfy your desire for a traditional look while still saving on space.

Summing Up

Having a small living room, family room, dorm room or living room has its disadvantages when it comes to seating. You want to get the most “bang for your buck”, by having as much seating as possible while still giving your room a spacious feel. Not always an easy feat in a small space!

There are particular features in a sofa that would give it a small-scale look such as straight lines, small arms and legs that raise the sofa. You could even maximize your seating by purchasing an armless sofa. This would allow seating for three instead of two.

Even if you do not appreciate all the features listed above in a sofa, you can pick one feature and look for other features that you love. For example, if you have a traditional lean in furnishings, you could purchase a sofa with curved arms and legs, but have it raised off the floor by legs uncovered by upholstered flaps. This way, you achieve a spacious look (by the negative space left underneath the sofa) but retain your unique sense of style and taste in the sofa.

Bottom line, you don’t have to sacrifice your style in home dcor to achieve a spacious feel in a small space.

About the Author: Tameka Norris offers space saving tips and small scale furniture recommendations for small rooms, homes, apartments, dorms, and small condos at her website

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Suicide bomber at US base in Afghanistan was al-Qaeda double agent

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Media in the United States says a suicide bomber who attacked a Central Intelligence Agency base in eastern Afghanistan last week was a Jordanian working as an al-Qaeda double agent.

The reports say current and former Western intelligence officials identified the suicide bomber as Humam Khalil Abu-Mulal al-Balawi, a 36-year-old physician and al-Qaeda sympathizer from Zarqa, Jordan.

U.S. television network NBC says Jordanian authorities arrested al-Balawi more than a year ago and later recruited him to infiltrate al-Qaeda, believing he had been successfully reformed. Due to his medical background, it is believed his mission was to find and meet Ayman al-Zawahiri, al-Qaeda’s second-in-command. The CIA declined to comment on the reports.

According to multiple sources, al-Balawi posted online in jihadist forums under the name Abu Dujanah al-Khurasani. One post by him read, “When a fighter for God kills a U.S. soldier on the corner of a tank, the supporters of Jihad have killed tens of thousands of Americans through their connection to the opposition.”

“When a fighter for God kills a U.S. soldier on the corner of a tank, the supporters of Jihad have killed tens of thousands of Americans through their connection to the opposition.”

Jarret Brachman, consultant to the US government on terrorism said in a telephone interview to The New York Times, “He’s one of the most revered authors on the jihadists’ forums. He’s in the top five jihadists. He’s one of the biggest guns out there.”

Evan Kohlmann, who tracks jihadi Web sites for NBC News said, “He was actually an administrator on the now-defunct Al-Hesbah forum, previously al-Qaeda’s main chat forum.”

The bombing last Wednesday at the CIA base, known as Forward Operating Base Chapman, in Afghanistan’s Khowst province killed seven CIA employees and a Jordanian officer.

The U.S. military’s intelligence chief in Afghanistan has criticized the work of U.S. intelligence agencies operating there, saying they are “ignorant” and out of touch with the Afghan people. General Michael Flynn says U.S. intelligence efforts have focused too much on gathering information about insurgent groups in Afghanistan.

He says U.S. intelligence has been unable to inform U.S. and NATO forces about the environment in which they operate and the Afghan people whom they seek to persuade. His comments were published in a report issued Monday by a U.S. think tank, the Center for a New American Security.

The bodies of the seven CIA employees killed in the Khowst attack arrived Monday at a U.S. Air Force base in the East Coast state of Delaware. A small, private ceremony was held at the base, attended by friends and family and CIA Director Leon Panetta.

The bombing was the second-deadliest attack in the U.S. intelligence agency’s history. In a statement, CIA spokesman George Little described the fallen employees as “patriots who courageously served their nation.”

In message to employees the day after the bombing, Panetta said, “Those who fell yesterday were far from home and close to the enemy, doing the hard work that must be done to protect our country from terrorism.”

Jordan’s state news agency, Petra, identified the Jordanian officer killed in the bombing as Sharif Ali bin Zaid. It says he was killed while “performing the sacred duty of Jordanian forces in Afghanistan.” NATO says Jordan has seven troops in Afghanistan.

NBC News says Bin Zaid was an intelligence agent and a first cousin of Jordan’s King Abdullah II. Both the Afghan Taliban and Pakistani Taliban have claimed responsibility for the attack.

Vancouver will run out of office space in 5 years

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

In Vancouver, a 20-year urban success story may yet have a sad ending. The city’s downtown population has doubled to 80,000 in the last 20 years thanks to Vancouver’s “Living First” policy – a planning strategy that favors residential development over commercial. And planners are expecting the population to reach more than 120,000 by 2030. But while downtown booms with people, business is busting. The International Herald Tribune reports that the city’s recently-released jobs and land-use study is estimating that downtown Vancouver may run out of commercial and office space within 5 years.

The ‘Vancouver problem’ is one that many cities in the United States could only hope to have. On the contrary, much effort has been put into bringing residential life back into the city centres. In Los Angeles, San Diego, Miami, and Washington, D.C. there has been a condominium boom in recent years, but these cities are far from the situation Vancouver faces now.

To counter the trend in Vancouver, planners are proposing changes to the city’s zoning regulations, including the passage of more lenient building height restrictions. But because residential developments are so much more profitable than commercial and office space, some public officials are proposing offering better incentives to the developers willing to build commercial. Another option is to expand the moratorium that was placed on new housing development in the central business district two years ago.

Translink is currently involved in a major expansion of the 49.5 km (30.8 mi) Skytrain system centred on downtown Vancouver. Construction of the Canada and Evergreen lines is underway. The former will be complete in 2009, and the latter in 2011.

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Thrill rides in U.S., Canada shut down after girl’s feet are severed

Friday, June 22, 2007

The United States amusement park operator Six Flags has shut down nine thrill rides at four parks after a 13-year-old girl’s feet were cut off on a tower-drop ride yesterday at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville.

Kentucky state officials said a loose cable on a ride called the Superman Tower of Power severed the girl’s feet above the ankles, but they had not determined how the cable broke free, or at what point in the ride the accident happened. The ride lifts passengers 177 feet (54 metres) straight up, then drops them nearly the same distance at speeds reaching 54 mph (86 km/h).

The girl, whose identity has not been released, was taken to a hospital. Details of her condition were not immediately available.

Six Flags spokeswoman Carolyn McLean told The Courier-Journal that there has never been a major incident on the Tower of Power. Formerly known as the Hellavator, the ride was built in 1995.

In addition to Kentucky Kingdom, rides have been shut down at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois; Six Flags St. Louis in Eureka, Missouri; and Six Flags America, Prince George’s County, Maryland.

A Superman Tower of Power Ride at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington has not been shut down because it is not the same as the ones in Kentucky and the other locations that have been shut, Six Flags spokeswoman Wendy Goldberg told the Associated Press.

The rides that have been shut down are made by a Swiss-owned company called Intamin.

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company said it was shutting down similar thrill rides at its theme parks at Kings Island in Mason, Ohio; Canada’s Wonderland in Vaughan, Ontario; Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia; Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina; and Great America in Santa Clara, California.

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