These days, children have become much more sedentary than previous generations. Some of the reasons for this have been the widespread availability of video games (ie Wii, PS3, etc), the Internet and even remote controls have all played a part in keeping kids from exercising. One of the best ways to get kids outside and KEEP them outside (besides locking the doors!) is to construct a playhouse for them, and the best choice is to build a wooden playhouse.

Now why would one choose wood as the material? The main reason is the durability wood has over materials like metal (which can rust over time) and plastic (can degrade in the sun if not UV protected). If properly protected, a wooden playhouse can last for decades! Do you have active kids with great imaginations? A wooden construction can easily withstand all the punishment kids can dish out over the years.

Another reason is the environmental one. If the wood eventually rots, it is merely returned to the soil, or it can be cut up and used for other purposes (firewood anyone?).

When assembling the playhouse, working with wood can be much easier than trying to drill through metal. Working with plastics can also be a bit messy. Wood also has the advantage that it can be easily cut to size. Although other materials can be cut as well, it is far easier to properly finish a piece of wood than a piece of plastic or metal

What if you move house? A wooden playhouse, if properly constructed, can be easily disassembled and reassembled numerous times. Being able to disassemble the wooden playhouse and reassemble in the new home might be the quickest way of getting the kids more comfortable with the new surroundings.

In all, although there are advantages to constructing a playhouse with other materials, such as metal or plastics, the advantages for wood outweigh it's perceived disadvantages. When thinking about building your kids' playhouse, choosing wood for the main building material is the most logical choice.

If you are stuck for ideas for your playhouse design, read my blog by clicking here. You'll find lots of ideas, not only for wooden playhouses, but other woodworking projects!

Doug is currently an Education Officer with the Australian Army, having been involved in education at the secondary level and adult training level for the last 11 years. He has a M.Ed in adult education, as well as a B.Ed and a B.Sc. He has a interest in woodworking, particularly wooden playhouses, having just completed one for his children. Other interests include photography, diving (commercial and SCUBA), aquariums and homebrewing. You can read his wooden playhouse blog for more design ideas at the following address: WoodenPlayhouseInfo.com

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1. Enter the danger.

Be willing to take risks. Respond to situations directly, as opposed to avoiding them. Be bold when you least want to be bold. In layoffs, for example, state what you need to say directly and with compassion. If it's inevitable, don't put it off. Entering the danger can be as simple as taking the next logical step in the direction your company needs to go. Along with saying, "Yes, and...," principle number four, it's an invaluable tool for moving into the future.

2. Be interested, not interesting.

Listening to others is a great tool for leading on your feet. When you stop trying so hard, you're more open and available to quick thinking and innovative ideas. Being "over there" with the other person, helps free you from self-consciousness. Empty your mind when listening. Place your attention on what the other person is saying, instead of filling up your thoughts with how you intend to respond. Be interested, and people will open up to you.

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Abraham Maslow, the father of Humanistic Psychology, said that if you don't fail at least 5 times a day, you aren't trying hard enough. Defeat is not falling down. Defeat is falling down and not getting up again. When you fail, don't try to hide it. Celebrate it. Look for the learning in each mistake. Discover the innovation in a mistake, like when 3M made the Post-it due to a mistake in their experiments on adhesives.

4. Say, "Yes, and...."

Use this tool for brainstorming and building ideas. You limit your ability to build innovation in your team if you don't invite suggestions. Elaborate on those ideas with the words, "yes, and...."Saying "yes" represents the acceptance of an idea; adding "and" takes the idea into the future, making it more robust and encompassing everyone's contributions. Collect people's ideas electronically during a brainstorming session and project them for all to see. Don't delete too early - say "yes, and..." before narrowing down options.

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FISH Philosophy Video and Vegetarian Rights in the Workplace?

Workplaces are supposed to respect religious beliefs of their workers, but what about other types of moral and ethical beliefs? If I am being forced to watch videos with 20 minutes of fish carcasses for my job, that offend my beliefs, do I have the right to be exempt? I work as a teacher in a school, not in a restaurant or anything. I brought it up with supervisors but wasn't taken seriously.

While I don't think it's fair that you are not listened to when you bring this up, I feel that if everyone had 'rights' when it came to their moral and ethical views that would start to be abused, people would use it as an excuse and invent new morals that suit them. However, vegetarianism is a wide-spread and socially acceptable dietary choice now and perhaps individual cases should be considered and listened to.

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The State of California follows a set of guidelines, as mandated by OBRA 1987, to ensure the quality of care that CNAs render while doing their jobs in long-term facilities. Laws are implemented throughout the state for the benefit of the resident or patient as well as for the CNAs. The Department of Health Services Office is responsible for approving, maintaining, and monitoring qualified CNAs. In California, many Long Term Care (LTC) facilities offer a wide range of work opportunities for CNAs who would like to experience life in the medical industry.

Requirements to work as a CNA in California

• Pass both the written and skills portions of the CNA State Exam
• Physical and mental efficiency in performing the job
• A good employment record
• Has an active CNA certification

Salary Average for Certified Nursing Assistant in California

• Between $19,991 - $35,647
• Typically $8.66 - $10.87 per hour (hourly rate will increase, based on experience)

Training program criteria in California

California CNA programs must consist of at least 150 training hours (both classroom and clinical instruction). Some state-approved training programs may differ when it comes to number of hours in classroom settings and practical training.

Applying for Reciprocity in California

If an approved CNA moves to California from their home state, they must have an active CNA certification and good employment record. With this, you may qualify for certification in California without taking the CNA training evaluation. Then, to be fully qualified to work in California, you will need to submit the required documents.

State Contact Information for CNA Certifications

For more detailed information, you may contact them at:

CA Nurse Aide Registry

CNA/HHA/CHT Certification Unit

Licensing and Certification Division

1615 Capitol Avenue, MS 3301

P.O. Box 997416

Sacramento, CA 95899-7416

Phone #: 916-327-2445

Fax #: 916-552-8785

List of State-Approved Training Programs:

One of the most important requirements to become CNA is to be trained in state-approved training programs. Below are a few training programs in the state of California.

Allan Hancock College

800 South College Drive

Santa Maria, CA 93454-6399

Phone #: (805) 922-6966 ext. 3384 and 3541 (Nursing-CNA Program)

Fax #: (805) 922-1403

Cost is $312 ($26/unit) other fees are not included

12 units in one semester

American River College

4700 College Oak Drive

Sacramento, CA 95841-4217

Phone #: (916) 484-8011

• Tuition for:
• Resident is $156 ($26/unit)
• Non-resident is $1296 ($216/unit)
• International is $1404 ($234/unit)
• Other fees are not included
• Six (6) unit per semester, 63 hours for theory and 135 hours for clinical instructions

Antelope Valley College

Main Campus

3041 West Avenue K

Lancaster CA 93536

Palmdale Campus

1529 E. Palmdale Blvd

Palmdale CA

Phone #: 661-722-6300 ext. 6402

• Tuition for:
• CA Resident is $130 ($26/unit)
• Non-resident is $305 (additional $175)
• Other fees are not included
• Five (5) units per semester and 50 hours for classroom instruction and 112 hours for clinical training

Los Angeles Harbor College

1111 Figueroa Place

Wilmington, CA 90744

CNA Program Coordinator: (310) 233-4360

Application/Information: (310) 233-4447

Admission: (310) 233 - 4090

Fax #: (310) 233 - 4662

• Estimated cost is $556 these includes:
• Course fee
• Student Health Fee
• Associated Student Organization Fee
• Student Representative Fee
• Uniform
• White Nursing Shoes
• CPR course
• Malpractice Insurance
• Fingerprint Processing
• Application Fees to state
• State Exam
• CNA Textbook
• CNA Module
• Five (5) units per semester

Preferred College of Nursing

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1415 18th Street #205

Bakersfield, CA 93301

Preferred College of Nursing, W. Covina

421 S. Glendora Ave., Suite 101

West Covina, CA 91790

Bakersfield: (661) 324 - 2509; (661) 324 - 2677

West Covina: (626) 917 - 0111

One semester class only

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One College Drive

Blyth, California 92225

Phone #: 760-921-5500

Phone #: 760-921-5504 (Nursing and faculty secretary)

One semester class

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In California state, what benefits will passing additional csets offer me job wise? ?

I completed my Social studies teaching credential in California awhile back and heard that i could find a job easier if I could pass my English csets too. I took the test and passed those too. Can I apply for a job teaching only English or do I have to still teach some Social Studies classes to remain legit?

My state does the same thing. I can only teach 50% of the secondary areas.

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When addressing the issue of web security there are two ways to phrase the question concerning what to spend on IT security. The first question is: How much should I expect to spend on web security? The second question is: How much will it cost the company if I don't spend enough on web security? Of course a business not only needs to spend money on system security, but it must be spent on effective security systems and reviews.

In today's economic climate the issues of security have come to the forefront as web site hackers and computer system attacks grow globally. When looking at the issue of systems and software security, you must consider potential company losses due to online theft, the return on investment for having adequate security, and the need to stay ahead of the brilliant hackers able to manoeuvre their way through even the most sophisticated muli-leveled software systems.

In March 2009 a hacker's group proved that hacking can reach into a customer data bases without a company even knowing. A UK newspaper, "The Telegraph", was compromised by a hacking group and the newspaper found out when the nameless hacking group posted screen shots and other information on the internet, gleaned from their hacking of a 700,000 customer base, as proof of their success.

Upon reading the story closer it seems The Telegraph was using a 2-year old third party code that simply was outdated in the world of sophisticated hackers. When hackers obtain access to customer credit card data, personal information, or government identification numbers, it won't take long before a company finds itself losing business because the targeted market is unwilling to take a chance on accessing their website.

Cost of Doing Nothing

There is a cost to doing nothing when it comes to securing a website. The research shows that up to 10 percent of a company's IT budget may be dedicated to hardware and software security. In most cases it is probably closer to 3 to 6 percent of the budget. Smaller businesses tend to spend smaller percentages of their IT budget on security because of lack of resources more than anything else.

But the fact is hackers can ruin a small business as well as a large business. Deciding what to spend on a web security system is dependent on a number of factors. One of the overriding factors is the type of business itself. For example, a bank or investment business will need state-of-the-art server, router, and operating system securities in place in addition to regular security assessment and penetration testing.

Even as you read this article, hackers are devising new ways to penetrate firewalls and break into websites in order to steal information. Your business should be working just as hard to protect the system as hackers are working to break in to it. Implementing a security system without regular assessment and upgrades is the same as doing nothing. That is what The Telegraph newspaper discovered with their two-year old system.

Mitigating Risk

Mitigating risk is certainly one of the main reasons for security assessment. The underlying infrastructure and codes, employee access capabilities, and customer use of systems must be reviewed regularly for new vulnerabilities. The most common vulnerabilities include SQL injection, URL manipulation, cross-site scripting cookie poisoning and the database server.

Other factors determining how much should be spent on IT security include the following.

* Government regulatory compliance

* Sophistication of system including use of wireless networks, remote access to computer system, dependence

* Need to assure customers system meets industry security standards and best practices

* Rate of past incidences of security breaches

* Size of the potential losses in the event a computer system is attacked

The one thing a company cannot afford to do is to do nothing. Computer data and system protection costs should be budgeted at a rate that gives a company the assurance it can provide customers safe access to its websites and no access to hackers.

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