So this is going to be kind of a wired one. Starting out I am going to speak about music and the different types one person can like.
The traditional types of music are becoming less important as the earth grows "smaller" We will be starting out with the most basic of the traditional types of music in the US. These are just my preference but what I look for in a country singer is a story telling, My favorite band for this genre of music is the Zac Brown Band, Here is an example of their work and the story that I am looking for. (Colder Weather) (While she is walking away)
The second in this list is rock, there is classic rock, ACDC, alternative rock, Linkin Park, Christian Rock, Relient K, and so much more. Click the links to see what I like.
The last thing that I am going to add to this is the fact that the sound of normal music is changing. With the addition of technology to the mix the "1980's" sound is coming back in the way of techno and dubstep. I have started getting into this and would like to let you see some of the things that I am talking about. This first video is something that I find interesting. It is a person who is teaching about the universe and put it to a song. Let me know what you think about that one and The Island by Pendulum. I like them so maybe I just introduced you to new types of music!
Hope you had a good semester, enjoy the rest of your college career!
Friday, May 11, 2012
Friday, April 20, 2012
There is a bit of human kindness in the world.
This story proves that there is a bit of kindness left in America. Recently a man passed away in California. If you didn't know him you would not know why he left $262,000 to a school in Smalltown Missouri. The truth of the matter though is that Mr. Wisehart grew up in Sheldon, Missouri and attended school there. With the economy the way it is many schools are receiving cuts because state governments and federal government can no longer support them. This donation will help Sheldon schools ease off the financial burden.
I think that it is nice to see someone thinking about the next generation when they are trying to decide what they are going to do with their money. I personally know a co-worker that attended Sheldon Schools and I do not know what my life would be like if I hadn't have met her.
I know that this is a small entry but I thought that it is something that I would rant on in a good way this week. To read the full story click here!
I think that it is nice to see someone thinking about the next generation when they are trying to decide what they are going to do with their money. I personally know a co-worker that attended Sheldon Schools and I do not know what my life would be like if I hadn't have met her.
I know that this is a small entry but I thought that it is something that I would rant on in a good way this week. To read the full story click here!
Tuition Hike
I read today where Missouri Southern State University Board of Governors approved a tuition and fee hike . This comes at a time when most students are having a hard time just trying to find the money to make the tuition or student loans and gas to get to class. According to a local news agency, the MSSU Board of Governors approved a hike which will raise in-state tuition by just under $6.50 a credit hour making instate tuition $169.48 per credit hour. 6.50 an hour may not seem like much but compare that to what most minimum wage is ($7.25) and that is only a $0.75 difference for a paycheck. Now look at how many hours is required for a two year and four year degree, minimum. That is a lot of money that students don't necessarily have and may not be able to count on Government Assistance.
I say that it is time that the directors know what I think. You want to start making money, appeal to the students. Lower you tuition rates that will appeal to more people who want to attend college. Lowering the tuition rate will decrease the income but if you stop spending money on building needless things such as signs to announce the sports complex and focus that money instead on upkeep that is money that you can eliminate from tuition. I think that if you focus your money on upkeep and not on frivolousness cosmetics of sports cosmetics you will be able to save money while not having to increase spending of your students.
Of course if you want to help out you are more than welcome to by making a donation to MSSU, you can do this by following this link to their website!
I say that it is time that the directors know what I think. You want to start making money, appeal to the students. Lower you tuition rates that will appeal to more people who want to attend college. Lowering the tuition rate will decrease the income but if you stop spending money on building needless things such as signs to announce the sports complex and focus that money instead on upkeep that is money that you can eliminate from tuition. I think that if you focus your money on upkeep and not on frivolousness cosmetics of sports cosmetics you will be able to save money while not having to increase spending of your students.
Of course if you want to help out you are more than welcome to by making a donation to MSSU, you can do this by following this link to their website!
Friday, April 13, 2012
Weather photos
This is going to be the short post for the week, I was thinking just now about the wild weather and how it would be awesome to get a one in a million shot. Then as I was thinking about it I remembered how much danger those who go for the awesome shots are placed in. To get the perfect shot, you have to be out in the storm. I mean check out this image.
That would be an awesome shot to get, however they are next to a storm when massive lightning strikes are going on. Click on the link above to visit the site that I found that picture on. I own the rights to none of these pictures and give credit to the websites that I have located them on.
That would be an awesome shot to get, however they are next to a storm when massive lightning strikes are going on. Click on the link above to visit the site that I found that picture on. I own the rights to none of these pictures and give credit to the websites that I have located them on.
April Showers bring May Flowers....
Sever weather season, feels like we just went through this not to long ago, oh wait we did. Well anyhow it is the season to keep an eye on the sky and an ear to the TV. I just thought that you should know that. No playing golf when a sever thunderstorm warning is out, why? Because electricity must first be discharged into a point of impact before the thunder can roar. Nothing like a metal golf club to say " I am a target." But while I may be scenically, let us not forget those brave men and women of Emergency Services who must drive around in the middle of the storm and rescue people and answer weather related calls. Let us not forget that they put their lives in danger driving through that 4 inches of running water so that they can respond to an emergency medical call. Let us thank them!
Last week was National Telecommunications Week. This week is set aside to honor those in all fields of dispatching. We in law enforcement use it to honor the men and women who handle the stressful calls, not just from citizens, but from our officers too. When you call 911 and think that the operator sounds like they don't care, try to remember that they are staying calm for you. They are staying calm so that you have hope. For every time something goes wrong we are the ones to know about it.
To my fellow emergency dispatchers BE PROUD IN WHAT YOU DO! Be proud to work in this field and tell people that you are an emergency dispatcher. Tell them how many agencies you handle and that you know how to get response to their home if needed!
This is kind of a weird rant I know, but I felt as if I just needed to show pride in my work! Hope you all stay safe this weekend through the wild weather!
Last week was National Telecommunications Week. This week is set aside to honor those in all fields of dispatching. We in law enforcement use it to honor the men and women who handle the stressful calls, not just from citizens, but from our officers too. When you call 911 and think that the operator sounds like they don't care, try to remember that they are staying calm for you. They are staying calm so that you have hope. For every time something goes wrong we are the ones to know about it.
To my fellow emergency dispatchers BE PROUD IN WHAT YOU DO! Be proud to work in this field and tell people that you are an emergency dispatcher. Tell them how many agencies you handle and that you know how to get response to their home if needed!
This is kind of a weird rant I know, but I felt as if I just needed to show pride in my work! Hope you all stay safe this weekend through the wild weather!
Friday, April 6, 2012
Busy week.
Again, it has been a busy week here in my small town. I have made the decision to start a small business in photography as well as keep a full time job and attend school as a full time student. I have no idea what is in store for me for the next few months but I wish that my life would work its way and make up its mind so I know what I need to do. But that would be to simple would it not?
Our paper was due this week, Missouri Southern switched its email provider on us and guess what, I had to send my paper in on my work email because the schools email would not let me send it out.
I am hoping that the weekends start slowing down, but the weeks go by in a hurry. I know this is a short entry but I am having summeritis and cant wait to stop typing. Read the blog entry below this for more information on my new business venture.
Our paper was due this week, Missouri Southern switched its email provider on us and guess what, I had to send my paper in on my work email because the schools email would not let me send it out.
I am hoping that the weekends start slowing down, but the weeks go by in a hurry. I know this is a short entry but I am having summeritis and cant wait to stop typing. Read the blog entry below this for more information on my new business venture.
Starting a business.
If you followed my blog last week, I was trying to decide if I wanted to start a business or not. We I believe that I have decided to go ahead and start the Photography business while having a full time job and full time student and just adding an internship during the summer to that. Well there is going to be a lot of things that I need to do to start this business. One of the most expensive and time consuming things about photography is the equipment. First off there is Photoshop. Now there are competing brands that are not Adobe, and while they are fine for some people, I am wanting to get Photoshop. To see the price for Photoshop click here. Next comes the lights and reflectors that are needed when taking pictures of people. When you are in a studio setting you need a light source that makes the light in the image consistent. When working with nature you sometime only have the sun to work with. When that happens you get reflectors. Sometimes when you are starting up a business like I am doing you have to put some money down on but you can find some good buys on ebay.com. That is what I am doing looking for my lighting through ebay.
Before you can actually begin selling your services you must first register your name through the Missouri Secretary of State's office as well as get a tax Id from the federal and state levels. In my town you must also get a county and city business license.
Next you have to design you paper work, charges for the service and prints, design receipts and create a way to keep track of the money you make for taxes. This is where it is good to have a friend that is good with accounting.
After all that is said and done then you can start charging people for the services that you have done. If you all want to check out my work go to facebook and search for ZMD Designs. If you like the type of work I do like my facebook page and let me know on this blog post also.
Have a good Easter weekend all!
Before you can actually begin selling your services you must first register your name through the Missouri Secretary of State's office as well as get a tax Id from the federal and state levels. In my town you must also get a county and city business license.
Next you have to design you paper work, charges for the service and prints, design receipts and create a way to keep track of the money you make for taxes. This is where it is good to have a friend that is good with accounting.
After all that is said and done then you can start charging people for the services that you have done. If you all want to check out my work go to facebook and search for ZMD Designs. If you like the type of work I do like my facebook page and let me know on this blog post also.
Have a good Easter weekend all!
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