Paul Linus, Author at News, Views and Reviews

Sep262018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

How to Make Yourself Marketable for a Job

Career

With the economy in the shape it is currently in, jobs are generally very difficult to come by. We all likely know someone who is being directly affected by unemployment, or it may be you personally. If you are unemployed, the best thing to do is to concentrate all of your efforts on presenting yourself as employable and marketable as possible. I have some tips to share to help prepare you for the dog-eat-dog job market out there. It is competitive, and you must stand out and represent yourself as different from the rest. This is how you land a job, by selling yourself. Consumers want the best product for their money, and it is no different in the employment world. The Right Job for You Be sure to apply for jobs which you are well-qualified for and believe are a good fit for y...

Sep252018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Music brief: Paul Henry Smith, his digital orchestra in the making

Featured, Music

Imagine a composer who has just polished off the score for a major orchestral work. It looks good on paper, but where can this composer rustle up a string section, a couple of horns, winds and the timpani in order to bring his creation to life? This is where Paul Henry Smith and his Fauxharmonic Orchestra step in to the rescue. Using a digital orchestra, Smith turns a score or MIDI file into a full recording. Once the recording is drafted, a composer is offered the opportunity to review and request changes. And since each score is kept on file forever, the composer can come back and rewrite or add any part to the recording, even years after the original recording was made. The Fauxharmonic Orchestra: Digital Technology Making It Easy to Record Orchestral Compositions Smith not...

Sep242018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

NGO Tips: Develop Good Relationship with Funders

Business

Whether the funder of the non-profit service is a government agency or a charitable foundation, there are the same key elements of a successful relationship. Here are some of the reasons to work at this relationship and how to achieve success. Reasons for Non-Profit Developing a Good Relationship with Funders Many non-profit service organizations do not understand the importance of having a good relationship with their funders. They accept the money, deliver the service, and believe that’s all there is to it. Boards and management of all organizations that depend on government or foundation funding might want to consider the following. Each funder will be a reference for applications to other funders. Except in very large cities, these people usually all know each other. In...

Sep232018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Should I Own a Large Bird as a Pet

Wildlife

Large, exotic birds make beautiful and unique pets, but the duties involved pose many challenges. Cockatoos, parrots or macaws seem like fun pets, but be ready for the huge responsibility that comes along with owning a large pet bird. The first consideration is the investment that goes into owning a large bird. Cages, food and veterinarian bills for exotic animals create a huge expense. Even a modest cage for a large bird will run upwards of $800. Planning vacations or even going away for the weekend can be a hassle as well. Be ready to pay someone to care for the bird during any absence. Time is another large investment when owning a large bird. Owners will spend hours a day, every day, caring for and catering to the animals' emotional and physical needs. Large birds are attract...

Sep222018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Know How Beijing Offers More Than Hong Kong

Travel

First on the cultural tour of China is The Tang Dynasty Show. An interesting if not confusing combination of beautiful and graceful Chinese dancers with long flowing sleeves. They are accompanied by an orchestra with unique clangy and twangy Chinese instruments. Following that is a bemusing performance entitled 'Ducks Argument' where a soloist performs on three different trumpet type instruments one of which is completely invisible inside his mouth. The musician interchanges his instruments making what sounds like angry duck noises but it is doubtful as to whether the audience understands Duckese. Next on the tour is the Beijing opera. A screechy rendition of the story of Emperor Qin losing a battle and his wife committing suicide ensues. Emperor Qin does a lot of shaking. His hand ...

Sep212018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Beauty Secrets: How to Get Younger Looking Skin

Health

The emphasis on younger looking skin in the media is worldwide. Is it any wonder that women today continue to search for beauty secrets? At the time of birth, skin is as good as it is going to get. As time goes on, the appearance and texture of the skin, becomes a reflection of total body health. Beauty secrets hold the key to great skin and good health. Anti-aging beauty tips often begin with the skin. That is the first part of the body that people see. Skin is sometimes taken for granted. As children, soap and water is all that is needed to clean the surface dirt. Passing through puberty and all the acne that is prevalent during this time, the skin can start to indicate age and lifestyle choices. And so, the search for the perfect facial compound begins. Parents and friends advise...