Paul Linus, Author at News, Views and Reviews

Feb132022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Retirement planning and superannuation

Lifestyle

Retirement is something we all tend to think about from time to time, but many of us are not particularly serious about saving for it. Generation Y, for instance, might laugh off suggestions that they need to consider investing for their golden years in the distant future. However the bitter truth remains that the Twenty-First Century is undoubtedly an economically evil era. Times are perpetually changing for the worst and job security is virtually a thing of the past. A stable nest egg in this day and age of global recession and heavy superannuation losses is critical, if not mandatory, for those of us who want to retire comfortably - especially for those of us young folk who want a stable retirement in the future. Superannuation is Important but not Guaranteed One of the wor...

Feb72022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

First time home owner’s tips

Home & Garden

Buying a house is a decision that is not to be taken lightly since there are responsibilities and risks involved. For first time home owners, there are also a lot of extra costs. Pros of Buying a House Property is an investment. Once the mortgage is paid in full, the purchaser of the property has a home to live in for good and a cash value if he or she wishes to sell. Property prices have dropped considerably over the last 18 months in almost every country across the world, foreclosures are at an all time high, so now is possibly a good time to buy a house. A home owner has the freedom to make any changes to the property or decorating choices without having to consult a landlord. Cons of Buying a House Financial costs can be a lot more than initially budgeted for, on to...

Jan312022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Best places for cheap eats in Seattle

Travel

No one knows how to scrimp on tasty foods like old-time Seattleites. While some of the best places for cheap eats in Seattle have been icons for decades, others are newer hole-in-the-wall ethnic restaurants. It's more fun to become a "temporary local" and go slumming with the best of 'em at these yummy fast food joints. Dick's Drive In Dick’s Drive In: 115 Broadway Ave E - Capitol Hill Seattle 111 N.E. 45th St. - Wallingford Seattle Seattleites have been in love with Dick’s fabulously greasy real french fries, yummy burgers, and wholesome milkshakes for over 55 years. Dick's used to be nicknamed "Ricardo’s 19" when the hamburgers were 19 cents, but that was a while back. So, suck it up and fork over $1.20 for a tasty whole beef burger and hang with the oddballs on Broadway (...

Jan302022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Medical secretary education and career outlook

Career

A well trained medical secretary, more commonly titled medical administrative assistant, is well regarded. Not only do these professionals make things easier for their doctor, they present a competent image to patients as well. An administrative assistant is the right arm of a doctor. This is also health care profession that is rapidly growing. When patients visit their doctor, they want to visit a well-organized, clean, and efficient environment. This is where a medical secretary demonstrates their administrative and professional skills. Their responsibilities include ensuring that patients have a good experience from the moment they enter the doctor’s office doors. This means that good people skills are critical when working with patients and other office personal. Medical Admi...

Jan282022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Southern beach vacations guide

Travel

Although other areas of the United States may be the first place vacationers think about when the mood to visit a beach strikes, the South offers great places to enjoy sand and sun. A bonus to the beautiful, sandy beaches and warm waters is that many places in the south also offer the advantage of being a bargain when compared to other regions. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina offers a wide variety of accommodation choices to the beach going vacationer. Not only are there hotels, motels, and resorts but a number of condos and resorts are also available. No matter the budget or requirements there will be a vacation rental perfect for you. The Myrtle Beach tourism area is actually comprised of North and South Myrtle Beach, including Surfside Beach and Garden City, and offers nearly 60 ...

Jan262022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

How hydroelectric power plants work

Technology

Hydroelectric power -- using the flow of water to perform work -- represents one of the oldest methods humanity has used to tap renewable energy sources. Currently, 15% of the world's electricity comes from hydroelectric power (Renewable Energy for the 21st Century, "Renewables 2007: Global Status Report"). While this number is impressive, new technologies will help hydroelectric power play a larger role in meeting global energy needs in the future. How does hydropower work? What new methods of generating electricity using the kinetic energy of flowing water are under development? How Moving Water is Used to Make Electricity Hydropower yields electricity in a fundamentally different way than fossil fuels. For example, heat from burning coal boils water to produce steam. The st...