Is this is a good platform for president?
This is for a school project... 1. Limited government/less spending a. Abolish many government agencies which are either unconstitutional or inefficient (like the Dep. of Education and a few others) b. Privatize social security by putting it in the hands of credit unions, rather than large corporations c. End useless foreign aid and make sure the only form of foreign aid is microloans, and that also to the poorest nations only 2. Decrease military spending and end the war a. End the war and bring the troops home, immediately, there's no use of us being in Iraq, and the only reason for us being in Afghanistan is to fight the 100 al-qaeda members which are still there... We are occupiers, and that only perpetuates the war b. Close useless military bases which help us defend our 'global empire'... We have over 700 military bases in over 100 different countries... We have about 30,000 soldiers in South Korea, Germany, and Japan, each, and all these countries are doing well enough to defend themselves 3. End foreign oil dependence and initiate new hemp based economy a. Systemically encourage ethanol usage instead of petroleum and legalize the growing of hemp, which has one of the best seed to oil ratios in the natural world... Hemp can replace corn as the main ethanol source which will lower food prices... b. Hemp fibers can produce 4 times as much paper per acre than trees, so we can add some more oxygen into the air by not cutting more trees 4. Clean up the environment a. Even though global warming has been proven a hoax (see: climategate), we still need to clean up air and the water supply b. We need to ban fluoride, lithium, and other substances which are purposely put into our water supply "to keep us healthy"... These are like forced vaccines, since nearly every community's water supply contains these hazardous substances c. "Cash for Caulkers" program where people are encouraged to be efficient in their household 5. Lower taxes a. Since many useless programs will be cut, our need for taxes will become less b. We abolish the individual income tax and abolish the dividend tax c. We instate an intangible property tax so we can efficiently tax the rich (this tax will make stuff like stocks, bonds, patents, and other things like real property, so we can tax it) 6. Empower local government a. Since local government are so numerous, they are all harder to infiltrate by the money powered elite b. Since we stop many programs, we can stop the chokehold the federal government has over the people and local governments What do you think? Would you vote for someone with this platform?
Elections - 1 Answers
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I don't think your plan to privatize SS will work. Credit unions fail frequently. Who will take responsibility if you put my dad's SS into a failing credit union? What are you going to do about medicare? I don't believe you can cut taxes. Show me a detailed balanced budget first. Anybody who claims climate change has been "proven a hoax" is *way* too crazy for my vote
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Friday, July 8, 2011
Teach in Korea or Japan?
Teach in Korea or Japan?
Me and a group of friends are looking to teach abroad next year in either Japan or South Korea. We have read in some places that korea is the best place to make money even though the schools aren't as good as Japanese ones. However, elsewhere we have read in Japan you can make just as much -if not more- money. So just wondered if anyone could give advice if they have taught in both or any one of them and could offer some advice (or pros and cons).
Teaching - 2 Answers
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You're not going to make money in any of the private schools abroad. GEOs, NOVA, etc. etc. These private institutions are schools looking to teach kids how to doodle in English and play hangman all day. If you don't have a choice, look for one that would contract you a place to live and maybe boarding, at the very least. I'm guessing you want Korea or Japan because it's modern? Either way, you will be in some major culture shock unless you're a Korean or Japanese-American. Even if your ethnicity is Korean or Japanese you'll still experience culture shock. Try to volunteer at your local college to get some hands on experience with Korean or Japanese students to get a feel of their culture. You'll find that both Korean and Japanese use high-context communication. They will never tell you straight out what they think of you. ;) If they do, it will be very subtle. You should also consider which age group to teach and where. I've always taught adults but since they come to the US they are here on "extended VISA" and use learning English as an excuse to fool around. What happens in America, stays in America. And please please PLEASE take a crash course. There are a lot of colleges that offer a crash course in TEFL to help out what is relevant for students. I've seen too many backpacking teachers teach kids how to play hangman all day. Not cool.
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Both places are incredible. I personally have lived and taught English in Japan. It was an AWESOME experience. I have also had a ton of friends teach in Korea as well and heard nothing but amazing things as well. It's relatively easy to get a job in both places. In Japan you can earn a decent living teaching at any of the major schools. If earning money is your top priority, you can always pick up private lessons on the side and earn even more money. The major Japanese English schools are pretty well organized and they provide you with lesson plans/ideas to make it as easy as possible for you to teach their curriculum. I can almost guarantee that for your first 6 months in your new home, you will want to spend your free time exploring, studying, immersing yourself in the new culture/language/environment etc. Go to Japan! It's pretty easy to move from one place to the other. In fact, a lot of people do the China, Korea, Japan teaching tour! Why not? Check the links below for my experience in Japan as well as a link to find jobs in Japan. If you have questions, get in touch.
Me and a group of friends are looking to teach abroad next year in either Japan or South Korea. We have read in some places that korea is the best place to make money even though the schools aren't as good as Japanese ones. However, elsewhere we have read in Japan you can make just as much -if not more- money. So just wondered if anyone could give advice if they have taught in both or any one of them and could offer some advice (or pros and cons).
Teaching - 2 Answers
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You're not going to make money in any of the private schools abroad. GEOs, NOVA, etc. etc. These private institutions are schools looking to teach kids how to doodle in English and play hangman all day. If you don't have a choice, look for one that would contract you a place to live and maybe boarding, at the very least. I'm guessing you want Korea or Japan because it's modern? Either way, you will be in some major culture shock unless you're a Korean or Japanese-American. Even if your ethnicity is Korean or Japanese you'll still experience culture shock. Try to volunteer at your local college to get some hands on experience with Korean or Japanese students to get a feel of their culture. You'll find that both Korean and Japanese use high-context communication. They will never tell you straight out what they think of you. ;) If they do, it will be very subtle. You should also consider which age group to teach and where. I've always taught adults but since they come to the US they are here on "extended VISA" and use learning English as an excuse to fool around. What happens in America, stays in America. And please please PLEASE take a crash course. There are a lot of colleges that offer a crash course in TEFL to help out what is relevant for students. I've seen too many backpacking teachers teach kids how to play hangman all day. Not cool.
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Both places are incredible. I personally have lived and taught English in Japan. It was an AWESOME experience. I have also had a ton of friends teach in Korea as well and heard nothing but amazing things as well. It's relatively easy to get a job in both places. In Japan you can earn a decent living teaching at any of the major schools. If earning money is your top priority, you can always pick up private lessons on the side and earn even more money. The major Japanese English schools are pretty well organized and they provide you with lesson plans/ideas to make it as easy as possible for you to teach their curriculum. I can almost guarantee that for your first 6 months in your new home, you will want to spend your free time exploring, studying, immersing yourself in the new culture/language/environment etc. Go to Japan! It's pretty easy to move from one place to the other. In fact, a lot of people do the China, Korea, Japan teaching tour! Why not? Check the links below for my experience in Japan as well as a link to find jobs in Japan. If you have questions, get in touch.
hey, im heading to Soeul South Korea to work as an english teacher, i have a few questions to ask such as?
hey, im heading to Soeul South Korea to work as an english teacher, i have a few questions to ask such as?
1. Money - when i open a bank a/c do they offer a Laser facility with ur bank card??? What type of credit card is accepted? What is the most frequent method of payment?? 2. Directions - is it quite difficult find your way around??? 3. What should i make sure to bring with me??? 4. Any other tips or advice that u feel i may need to be aware of??
Korea - 2 Answers
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I travel a lot there, so I will do my best to answer your questions. 1. What is a Laser facility? Most places take Master Card and Visa. Places that American Express are hard to find at times. I usually get cash at the airport, just in case. Smaller shops and restaurants usually only take cash. 2. Seoul is a big city. I mean BIG city. Taxi's are probably the best way to get around until you get familiar. Once you know your way around, the subways there are fairly nice. The people there are so nice, too. They will help if you get lost. School girls, particularly, are always eager to practice their english. 3. Bring a power converter for any electronics you bring with you. They run on 240 with weird round prongs. 4. Take advantage of any free time you might have to explore the country. Busan is a good spot to visit. The islands on the south end are also nice. Have fun! I forgot to mention business cards. Have some made as soon as you get there. Seems like everyone exchanges them out there.
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It will be a little difficult if you don't know any Hangeul. You should make sure you bring all your identification and maybe a good book. IF you can't speak or read, you might want to learn some of our language or bring a friend that can speak. It will be helpful to write down where you are trying to go in Korean and show them to others. They will be happy to help.
1. Money - when i open a bank a/c do they offer a Laser facility with ur bank card??? What type of credit card is accepted? What is the most frequent method of payment?? 2. Directions - is it quite difficult find your way around??? 3. What should i make sure to bring with me??? 4. Any other tips or advice that u feel i may need to be aware of??
Korea - 2 Answers
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I travel a lot there, so I will do my best to answer your questions. 1. What is a Laser facility? Most places take Master Card and Visa. Places that American Express are hard to find at times. I usually get cash at the airport, just in case. Smaller shops and restaurants usually only take cash. 2. Seoul is a big city. I mean BIG city. Taxi's are probably the best way to get around until you get familiar. Once you know your way around, the subways there are fairly nice. The people there are so nice, too. They will help if you get lost. School girls, particularly, are always eager to practice their english. 3. Bring a power converter for any electronics you bring with you. They run on 240 with weird round prongs. 4. Take advantage of any free time you might have to explore the country. Busan is a good spot to visit. The islands on the south end are also nice. Have fun! I forgot to mention business cards. Have some made as soon as you get there. Seems like everyone exchanges them out there.
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It will be a little difficult if you don't know any Hangeul. You should make sure you bring all your identification and maybe a good book. IF you can't speak or read, you might want to learn some of our language or bring a friend that can speak. It will be helpful to write down where you are trying to go in Korean and show them to others. They will be happy to help.
How do I invest in gold in South Korea?
How do I invest in gold in South Korea?
I really am frustrated when it comes to investing in South Korea. I want to buy some gold coins or gold bullions but here in Korea, there are no gold coin shops. Banks don't sell gold. The Korean mint does not make gold coins. Of course this is just the top of the iceberg compared to the problems I am having with investing my money while I am working in South Korea. Did you know that Korean brokers do not give you a prospectus on each stock before you buy it? Also, some dealers just give you a handful of stocks and you don't know the companies. Yeah, that's South Korea for you. Anyway, does anyone know how I can buy or invest in gold in South Korea? Or how about Asia, I am willing to travel anywhere in Asia for great deals in gold, Hong Kong, Singapore, India, anywhere in Asia. Sorry for being long winded but Korea's investments strategies are a$$-backwards
Korea - 2 Answers
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I may not know much, but if you're so rich that this is actually an issue for you then buy a plane ticket to Hong Kong, they speak English there. Or you could just buy gold online--I see you've met the internets.
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you can invest in gold in Corea. you can buy in í•œêµì€í–‰(han gug eun haeng). but there is not much gold in corea because we sold it to have more foreign money in IMF situation.
I really am frustrated when it comes to investing in South Korea. I want to buy some gold coins or gold bullions but here in Korea, there are no gold coin shops. Banks don't sell gold. The Korean mint does not make gold coins. Of course this is just the top of the iceberg compared to the problems I am having with investing my money while I am working in South Korea. Did you know that Korean brokers do not give you a prospectus on each stock before you buy it? Also, some dealers just give you a handful of stocks and you don't know the companies. Yeah, that's South Korea for you. Anyway, does anyone know how I can buy or invest in gold in South Korea? Or how about Asia, I am willing to travel anywhere in Asia for great deals in gold, Hong Kong, Singapore, India, anywhere in Asia. Sorry for being long winded but Korea's investments strategies are a$$-backwards
Korea - 2 Answers
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I may not know much, but if you're so rich that this is actually an issue for you then buy a plane ticket to Hong Kong, they speak English there. Or you could just buy gold online--I see you've met the internets.
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you can invest in gold in Corea. you can buy in í•œêµì€í–‰(han gug eun haeng). but there is not much gold in corea because we sold it to have more foreign money in IMF situation.
Possibly moving to south korea after graduation?
Possibly moving to south korea after graduation?
I plan on moving to south korea after graduating high school. I will be waiting a year to make sure I have enough money for the first month or so but is all weird and scary... I don't know anything about them or their culturs.. I plan on living there after getting out of college... but. I need to know the basics... like are they nice? Will they eccept me even though I look and talk differently how will I know how to act around them and most of all will I be able to get a job there? Can any one help? Also how do koreans write their mail? Is it like americans? I am going to college in souel forboth korean language and studies.
Korea - 4 Answers
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the people are very nice but their language is hard :)
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Weeeell, I've never been to South Korea but I'm assuming they speak Korean there, so it'd be smart to know the language. And get this straight: everywhere in the world there is going to be prejudice but I don't think you should be too worried they're going to gang up on you.
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It's never a good idea to move to a country you know nothing about. You can't move there without a four year degree and a job offer before you get there. Most people teach English. Unless you have a skill a Korean doesn't have, chances of finding work are slim. Most Koreans don't speak English. Koreans have their own alphabet, and it's nothing like ours. You may want to save your money and go there for a visit first. Korea is a different world than it is in the US.
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I'm Korean. And I'm going to warn you some things. Old people are very rude. They think they could do and get whatever they want because they're older. Also sometimes, they are no sidewalks. So you just walk in the road. So make sure a car doesn't hit you. Some people are going to accept you. They might even admire you, because your from somewhere else. But some people may mock and make fun of you. Hope you have fun over there!(:
I plan on moving to south korea after graduating high school. I will be waiting a year to make sure I have enough money for the first month or so but is all weird and scary... I don't know anything about them or their culturs.. I plan on living there after getting out of college... but. I need to know the basics... like are they nice? Will they eccept me even though I look and talk differently how will I know how to act around them and most of all will I be able to get a job there? Can any one help? Also how do koreans write their mail? Is it like americans? I am going to college in souel forboth korean language and studies.
Korea - 4 Answers
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the people are very nice but their language is hard :)
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Weeeell, I've never been to South Korea but I'm assuming they speak Korean there, so it'd be smart to know the language. And get this straight: everywhere in the world there is going to be prejudice but I don't think you should be too worried they're going to gang up on you.
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It's never a good idea to move to a country you know nothing about. You can't move there without a four year degree and a job offer before you get there. Most people teach English. Unless you have a skill a Korean doesn't have, chances of finding work are slim. Most Koreans don't speak English. Koreans have their own alphabet, and it's nothing like ours. You may want to save your money and go there for a visit first. Korea is a different world than it is in the US.
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I'm Korean. And I'm going to warn you some things. Old people are very rude. They think they could do and get whatever they want because they're older. Also sometimes, they are no sidewalks. So you just walk in the road. So make sure a car doesn't hit you. Some people are going to accept you. They might even admire you, because your from somewhere else. But some people may mock and make fun of you. Hope you have fun over there!(:
Trying to make some money... any suggestions?
Trying to make some money... any suggestions?
I just had a leopard gecko die of a disease two nights ago:(. And I want to get another pet, but I haven't had much luck with reptiles(they either end up sick, killing each other, or crawling out of the tanks and dying when I am away), so I want to get a hamster, instead. I have taken care of a friends hamster for about a month while he was visiting a family member in south Korea, and I thought that I wanted a hamster of my own. My Grandparents(with whom I live[I'm 15]) told me I had to raise the money myself. I need to raise about $35- $40 to get the stuff I need(that I don't already have), and I have tried working for my neighborhood(mowing lawns, raking, etc.), Walking dogs, and sitting, but nothing has worked for me. I was thinking on selling my guppies, but found it wouldn't do a lot of good. I haven't tried selling anything and I am not gonna be able to get a real job right now(again, grandparents rules). Any suggestions? Thanks! PS: sorry if its too long, I had a sudden burst of need to tell people a long story about this. thanks!
Personal Finance - 2 Answers
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Your best bet is to find chores to do for your parents and neighbors. Maybe you could wash cars, mow lawns, trim hedges, or weed. You could bake cookies and try to sell them to your neighbors. You could look through your stuff and sell off the things you don't want any more. But do not join or sign up for any of the online scams that you will get from this forum. They are scams, for sure.
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Make babysitting flyers using the computer and put them in the library, people's mailboxes, and grocery stores. Drum up more business and keep a notebook to schedule when you do get a customer. Culver's minimum hiring age is 14 with a workers permit. I called many stores because I am looking for a job. This was the response they gave which makes me happy after looking for so long. Find a local one go online and apply and go in store to apply or call and ask if they are hiring. What I did was Google a bunch of business near my home and found their numbers using Google maps or their sites and I called and directly asked if they are hiring and what age do they hire at. Try local grocery stores, pizza parlors, retail stores, fast food restaurants.
I just had a leopard gecko die of a disease two nights ago:(. And I want to get another pet, but I haven't had much luck with reptiles(they either end up sick, killing each other, or crawling out of the tanks and dying when I am away), so I want to get a hamster, instead. I have taken care of a friends hamster for about a month while he was visiting a family member in south Korea, and I thought that I wanted a hamster of my own. My Grandparents(with whom I live[I'm 15]) told me I had to raise the money myself. I need to raise about $35- $40 to get the stuff I need(that I don't already have), and I have tried working for my neighborhood(mowing lawns, raking, etc.), Walking dogs, and sitting, but nothing has worked for me. I was thinking on selling my guppies, but found it wouldn't do a lot of good. I haven't tried selling anything and I am not gonna be able to get a real job right now(again, grandparents rules). Any suggestions? Thanks! PS: sorry if its too long, I had a sudden burst of need to tell people a long story about this. thanks!
Personal Finance - 2 Answers
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Your best bet is to find chores to do for your parents and neighbors. Maybe you could wash cars, mow lawns, trim hedges, or weed. You could bake cookies and try to sell them to your neighbors. You could look through your stuff and sell off the things you don't want any more. But do not join or sign up for any of the online scams that you will get from this forum. They are scams, for sure.
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Make babysitting flyers using the computer and put them in the library, people's mailboxes, and grocery stores. Drum up more business and keep a notebook to schedule when you do get a customer. Culver's minimum hiring age is 14 with a workers permit. I called many stores because I am looking for a job. This was the response they gave which makes me happy after looking for so long. Find a local one go online and apply and go in store to apply or call and ask if they are hiring. What I did was Google a bunch of business near my home and found their numbers using Google maps or their sites and I called and directly asked if they are hiring and what age do they hire at. Try local grocery stores, pizza parlors, retail stores, fast food restaurants.
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