Paul Linus, Author at News, Views and Reviews

Dec212021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Camping with allergies, asthma, celiac and sensitivities

Health

Camping can be a wonderful vacation experience with many opportunities to make memories to last a lifetime. If the campers have allergies, however, pre-planning a camping trip can help avoid common problems experienced by people with allergies. Can People With Allergies and Asthma Go Camping Because there is a wide variety of camping styles, many people with allergies can find a camping experience that is safe for them. For example, people allergic to the sun would probably be safer camping in a cavern or in a treehouse resort in a densely wooded area rather than at the beach or in the desert. A healthcare provider can help determine whether or not a camping trip would be safe for someone with allergies. A physician might also give advice regarding any changes to an asthma or ...

Dec182021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Orlando discount cards and coupons

Travel

Families who plan to vacation in the Orlando area – home to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Florida, and SeaWorld Orlando, among many other attractions – can benefit from free and low-cost sources for saving money. Orlando Visitor Center Magicard Offers Discounts on Rooms, Dining, Transportation The Orlando Magicard, provided by the Orlando Visitor Center, offers discounts and specials for area attractions, accommodations, transportation, restaurants, and shops. Magicard’s focus is on deals beyond the major theme parks. Orlando Magicard’s attraction discounts include some minor theme parks, boat tours, museums and theaters, and golf courses. Dining discounts include chain restaurants like TGI Fridays and Giordano’s, themed restaurants like Hard Rock Orlando, and Raglan Road i...

Dec162021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

How to wear patterns and prints for spring 2022

Lifestyle

Spring is traditionally the time for ditsy florals, garden blooms, a touch of tribal and graphic monochromes, However, 2022 is the season of the supersized print. In contrast to the season’s new nude tones come powerful shots of color in a heady mix of bold notice-me patterns. Everything from vivid florals and fierce animal prints to gaudy geometrics and bold digitally manipulated prints. With a new generation of designers like Peter Pilotto and Mary Katrantzou being reared on computer imagery, dramatic digitally-inspired graphics are one of the hottest new trends. Bold ethnic patterns are also popping up everywhere in the form of jazzy ikats. Ikat, being of Asian origin, means to tie or bind, and provides the inspiration for some traditional woven prints in everything from sc...

Dec122021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Best place to rent cabin at Mount Rainier

Real Estate, Travel

Mount Rainier National Park Lodging does not rent cabins inside the park. Rent in Ashford to be near the Nisqually Entrance. Stay at the Crystal or Greenwater area to be close to the White River Entrance. Or, try Packwood to be just outside the Ohanapecosh Entrance. Mount Rainier National Park Lodging, within the Park Boundaries The choices for overnight stays within Mount Rainier National Park are: Two Hotels: Paradise Inn or National Park Inn Camping in the backcountry with a special permit. Camping at designated areas, like Ohanapecosh campground. Many visitors, however, prefer to rent cabins for the luxury of privacy and comfort, or to meet the needs of group accommodation. There are many great cabins to rent outside the park, yet still within beautiful national fores...

Dec112021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

How to host fabulous and fun baby shower

General, Home & Garden

Invitations---Set the mood with a fun invitation. In Tracy Stern’s book “Tea Party,” she suggests using paint sample strips from a hardware store and attaching a clear sticker on them with the party information. Select color waves of blue for a boy, pink for a girl, or yellow or green if the baby’s gender isn’t known or kept a secret. Or keep it simple, eco-conscious, and save postage by using evite.com to send notices of the event. Experts say that the perfect time for a baby shower is about six weeks before the due date. This is usually a time during the pregnancy when mother feels comfortable and relaxed. So, in terms of planning, start sending out invitations in about the sixth month. Décor-Fill empty plastic baby bottles with appropriately colored M & M’s. It’s even cute...

Dec82021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Conducting an employee work performance review

Business

While most supervisors could communicate praises and give good ratings to their subordinates, some may feel uncomfortable telling employees that their performance is poor. This is only natural, especially if one is a young supervisor or new in the position. A supervisor need not feel uncomfortable if he or she is well prepared to lead the performance review which is also known as the appraisal session. How to Conduct the Performance Review First and foremost, set aside a suitable date and time for the review and inform the employee. Priority and commitment given will ensure a fruitful outcome. Arranging a session at short notice or postponing a scheduled session at the last minute will not reflect well on the supervisor. A few simple pointers could help the performance appr...