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Breaking Down Barriers of Cosmetic Treatment

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Last week I was in my local beauty clinic Sono Bello receiving some laser liposuction, a great and non-invasive treatment which burned away some of the fatty areas of my body which I have been unable to shift in the gym. Incidentally I should probably give clinic a shout out because I think they are fantastic, check out the Sono Bello reviews if you don’t believe me. Anyway, I digress.

So, as I was sat in the waiting room I was chatting to some of the other girls who were there for treatments about just how fantastic the world of cosmetic surgery is and why more people should get involved, whilst it is gaining in popularity, there are still many who turn their nose up at the idea of receiving cosmetic treatment. For this reason I wanted to talk a little about why I think their opinion should change.

Better Practices

With the exception of the horror story that came out a few years ago about the French-designed breast implants which were bursting under the skin, cosmetic surgery practices are now of an extremely high standard. Cosmetic surgeons must go through exactly the same qualification process as a doctor and they are now using some of the most cutting edge equipment to perform procedures. Aside from this there is a comprehensive pre and post surgery care plan which ensures that the patient is comfortable, confident and in good health.

Improved Pricing

In the past it would only be the rich and famous who could afford to elect for cosmetic surgery but those days have long gone. Because of the popular nature of plastic surgery, coupled with the sheer amount of clinics out there, the cost of treatments seem to be coming down more each year. For example, breast augmentation used to run up a cost of around $18,000 back in the 90s, now you can have your boobs boosted for as little as $2,500. This price makes it far more accessible to many more people.

Helping Mental Health Problems

Feeling better about your body can alleviate many mental conditions, boost confidence and change people’s lives and receiving some cosmetic treatment will enable them to do exactly that. Whilst there are still some charlatan surgeons out there, who incidentally are being driven out of town by authorities, most clinics will sit down and discuss with you at great length your reasons for having surgery. In some cases, clinics may even refer you to a counsellor if they feel as though you have body issues which cannot be solved with surgery. This is not to say that they would perform the surgery, they are a business after all but they will ensure that you’ve had every opportunity to consider your options and make an informed decision.

So here you have it, if you have a part of your body that you’d like to tweak or alter then don’t be scared, get down to your local clinic, have a conversation and change your life for the better.

Time to Change Career_ Here Are Some Suggestions For The Number Crunchers

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Many of us simply fall in to a career, often we take what we can get and make turn it into our career rather than seeking it out specifically, many of us may have a particular skill and be able to find a career doing that whereas some of us never really find a career per se, we just take on a  job and see where it takes us. The problem with choosing a career in this way is that we can become miserable down the line, we add responsibilities to our lives like houses and cars and it can be difficult to switch once you have started.

Thankfully, it is never too late to switch careers, it is all about just taking the risk and finding a job which plays to your strengths and will be one that you enjoy. If you are someone who is great with numbers then here are a few job choices which you could look at for your new career.

Tax Accountant

Businesses rely heavily on tax accountants in order for them to stay legal, ensure that they are not paying too much or too little tax and to stay on top of the ever changing requirements of taxation. In order to gain a position as a tax accountant you will need to pass the relevant exams which allow you to practice taxation. You will also need to be an expert in the field of taxation and ensure that you stay abreast of any changes that take place in the law.

Broker

Being a successful stock broker like JP Morgan’s Michael Briese requires that you have strong numerical skills, the analytical ability to process great amounts of financial information such as market movements, forecasts and stock prices and also a great bedside manner. You will be measured heavily on your success and your ability to build and maintain relationships and in return you will be rewarded with a handsome salary and a job in an exciting industry.

Teacher

If you have a strong ability when it comes to numbers then why not put your skills to use as a teacher. Mathematics is often viewed as quite a boring subject by many students and one which is difficult for a great deal of them to truly understand. Math teachers are required to not only impart great math knowledge but also to make learning fun and more importantly, make it relatable for the student. If you think that you have the charisma, the creativity and the knowledge to be able to teach math then this could be a great career choice for you that will be very rewarding personally.

These are just a few of the great careers which you could elect that will allow you to utilize your ability with numbers. The key thing to remember is that it is never too late for a career switch and as long as you are confident that you can do the job well, there should be no fear around leaving that old career behind.

Is the University of North Carolina right for you

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With over half your senior year behind you, it’s time to get off the fence and figure out where you’ll be going to college in the fall.

Of all the schools you have been considering, the University of North Carolina seems like one of the most appealing.

However, name recognition and the fact you have friends going there are your only reasons for that choice. In order to make an informed decision, you’re gonna need more info than that.

On this point, its always a good idea to ask alumni what they think of their old school. John Bradberry Charlotte NC graduated from UNC years ago, and he is never afraid to promote his alma mater when the subject comes up.

If you need a bit more convincing than that, however, this article will run down why the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill might be a good fit for you.

UNC is considered to be best in Southeast for economics and journalism

As one of the more prestigious schools in the Southeast, the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill is well respected for most of its academic offerings, but there are areas that excel over others.

Time and again, past students have lauded UNC for the education they received in economics and journalism.

Course work was harder than many students originally expected, but it resulted in them getting an education that adequately prepared them for the challenges they have faced in the workforce.

It has a beneficial teacher to student ratio

One of the biggest fears of students entering school is that they will be lost in a sea of fellow classmates, thereby inhibiting their ability to learn.

Thankfully, one of the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill’s biggest selling points is its highly beneficial student to instructor ratio.

With a tiny ratio of 14:1, you’ll be able to develop a relationship with professors that may not be possible elsewhere. Just don’t plan on being able to sleep off that 8:30…

UNC provides great value for in-state students

One of the biggest drawbacks of going to a highly touted school are the massive tuition fees. Unlike many of its famous rivals, though, the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill is a public school, meaning that fees for in-state students come in at less than $9,000.

UNC makes most of its money off out-of-state attendees, each of whom pay $33,600 for the privilege of studying here.

Its sports program is highly competitive

Like basketball? The UNC Tar Heels are perennial contenders in NCAA Division I Basketball. With alumni like Michael Jordan and Rasheed Wallace having played here in the past, they are committed to recruiting the best players.

It has diverse Greek Life options

Know what you’re doing tonight? If you get involved in UNC Greek Life, you will always have an answer to that question. With 16 sororities and 28 fraternities, there are so many different houses that you are bound to find one that resonates with you.

Movies About Teachers

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One thing that everyone seems to have in common is a certain nostalgia for teachers – the best teachers managed to challenge us, terrify us and ultimately to inspire us as we made our way along the path from childhood to adulthood.  How better to honor those great teachers than with great movies about teachers!  Here are some of our favorites.

Bad Teacher

This movie is not about a great teacher, exactly.  Cameron Diaz stars as Elizabeth, a teacher who hates her job and is, not surprisingly terrible, at it.  Determined to carry on in the job to earn money for breast implants, she is gradually charmed by her misfit students, including a quiet boy with a crush on the superficial Chase Rubin Rossi, and inspired by the many dedicated teachers that she shares the teacher’s lounge with.

Mr. Holland’s Opus

This charming movie opens in the 1960s and follows the life and career of Mr. Holland, composer who takes a high-school music job to be able to spend time with his family.  A major challenge emerges when he realizes that his son is born deaf, and a result, he has difficulty connecting with his son who he believes will never share his own love of music.  Over the course of the following decades, Mr. Holland struggles with family issues and his own disappointment and sense of having been a failure for having given up his musical aspirations.  But the many students he inspired in his career as a teacher find a way to show him that they have become his opus.

School of Rock

Dewey Finn, who was recently kicked out of his band, ends up taking a job as a substitute teacher at a fancy private school after impersonating his roommate.  With no experience as a teacher, he introduces the young students to the one thing he does know about – rock and roll – after watching them play music together in a band class.  Determined that his class room rock and roll band has a chance to win the local Battle of the Bands, Dewey and his class embark on a special class project.

Dangerous Minds

A classic of the teacher genre, this film is one of the best of its kind.  This film stars Michelle Pfeiffer as LouAnne Johnson, a recently discharged Marine who accepts a teaching position at a rough, gang-plagued high-school.  Despite enormous challenges, LouAnne slowly earns the trust of her students and helps them to see themselves as young people full of potential rather than people to be written off.  However, the reality of gang-life, teenage pregnancy and despair strikes close to home, making it very difficult for LouAnne to carry on.

These are just some of the many excellent movies made about the people who dedicate their lives to teaching young people and who often go above and beyond to help them discover their inner potential.

Why You Should Encourage Your Kids to Play Sports

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With kids today spending so much time hunched over tablets, Gameboys and computers, it can be a constant battle to ensure that they are getting enough physical activity.  One thing that many parents do is to enroll their children in organized sports.  Whether your child ends up playing varsity football like Mack Prioleau or simply develops a lifelong appreciation for an active lifestyle, there are many benefits that come from encouraging your kids to participate in sports. Here are just a few.

Cardiovascular and Muscle Strength

An obvious benefit that comes with being involved in sports is the impact on the overall health of your kids.  A generation ago, kids would have been outside running around for hours every day.  Now, they spend very little time engaged in active play, which makes the time spent play sports even more important.  No matter what sport they enjoy, they will spend time developing their cardiovascular health and muscle strength as a result of running, jumping, hitting or swimming.

Coordination and Flexibility

While studies have shown that computer games can contribute to the development of fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination, there is no substitute for sports as a way to bring these skills into the real world.  In addition to developing fine motor skills, sports also encourage the development of gross motor skills that can only come from moving your body through space. And no matter what sport your child enjoys, flexibility and mobility will benefit as well.

Discipline and perseverance

As children gain skills in their chosen sport, there will come a time when they want to continue to improve their abilities but they find that it no longer comes as easily or naturally as the basic skills did.  This means that children learn that in order to improve, they must be prepared to put in the effort to practice.  They will also learn that this comes with sacrifice – in order to practice, there will be times when the child will have to make a choice between practicing and another activity.  They also learn that even though not everything may come easily, there are small improvements that they can observe and build on every day, thus teaching the value of perseverance and patience. The sense of accomplishment that they can enjoy as they achieve their goals will reinforce the value of hard work.

Sportsmanship

Whether your child plays a team sport or an individual sport, they will need to internalize the norms of good sportsmanship, which include values of fair play, the importance of following rules, of working with others, and of being both gracious winners and losers. The ritual of players shaking hands and saying “good game” after a competitive match underscores everything that is good about sportsmanship and models positive values that your child can take into adulthood.

These are just some of the many ways that your child can benefit from involvement in sports!

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