It's Time to Break Out The Corona's
Sunday, Feb 1
Pittsburgh vs Arizona
6:00pm ET NBC
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Super Bowl Party Time Again!
It's Time to Break Out The Corona's
Sunday, Feb 1
Pittsburgh vs Arizona
6:00pm ET NBC
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Remembering Chad Matz
As I look back today thinking about the friendship that was once here but now is in the presence of our lord and delighting in the one thing that he loved more than anything else in this life that we are still a part of, I still remember all the times and conversations I shared with Chad some not nearly as long as I would have liked them to have been, true friendship’s are so rare and he's was one of those rarities that just make that enormous impact in your life one that you don’t realize the extent of it until it is not accessible again. A humble but very competitive person I have not known one better. I remember the first time I found out his life story I was blown away and later on I realized what it all meant, can you imagine having wealth and a Hollywood actor for a godfather and them getting a part in a HBO movie and have the most awesome basketball skills to play with any NBA Basketball Team everything you could ever want. But the most important thing was not there and he knew it, so one day he left it all behind and through the journey found himself in Fort Worth Texas a very long way from California he left comfort and prestige in exchange for a journey with Christ. I still remember the first day we talked about my leukemia there is something about that type conversation that when you talk with someone like Chad you could see how it affected him to see others struggle with illness, and still today I look back at our conversations especially that one when he told me that he had lymphatic cancer I was at a loss for words, I remember him telling me a man can say that he is ready for anything he is confronted with until that which he is confronted with” he has no control over, sure enough I knew exactly what he meant he was there for me to uplift and edify me in my time of despair and disbelief and now I was taking the same roll with him, we talked about so many things as the months passed it all seemed to happen so fast, the one thing about his death that comforts me is how God prepared him for the path to come I could tell you the awesome story but I decided to upload the video of him when he went back to Redeemer Lutheran Church. Everything is based around 1.29, which happened to be his beloved paragraph in the Bible if you notice it was always highlighted in his Bible.
John 1:29
29The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
John 1
1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2The same was in the beginning with God.
3All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
4In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
5And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
6There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.
7The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
8He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
9That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
10He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.
11He came unto his own, and his own received him not.
12But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
13Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
14And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
15John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me.
16And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.
17For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
18No man hath seen God at any time, the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.
19And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou?
20And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ.
21And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No.
22Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself?
23He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias.
24And they which were sent were of the Pharisees.
25And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet?
26John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not;
27He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe's latchet I am not worthy to unloose.
28These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing.
29The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
30This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me.
31And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.
32And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.
33And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.
34And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.
35Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples;
36And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God!
37And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.
38Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou?
39He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour.
40One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother.
41He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.
42And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.
43The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me.
44Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.
45Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.
46And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see.
47Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!
48Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee.
49Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.
50Jesus answered and said unto him, Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under the fig tree, believest thou? thou shalt see greater things than these.
51And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.
John 1:29
29The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
John 1
1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2The same was in the beginning with God.
3All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
4In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
5And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
6There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.
7The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
8He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
9That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
10He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.
11He came unto his own, and his own received him not.
12But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
13Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
14And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
15John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me.
16And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.
17For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
18No man hath seen God at any time, the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.
19And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou?
20And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ.
21And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No.
22Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself?
23He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias.
24And they which were sent were of the Pharisees.
25And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet?
26John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not;
27He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe's latchet I am not worthy to unloose.
28These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing.
29The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
30This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me.
31And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.
32And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.
33And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.
34And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.
35Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples;
36And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God!
37And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.
38Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou?
39He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour.
40One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother.
41He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.
42And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.
43The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me.
44Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.
45Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.
46And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see.
47Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!
48Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee.
49Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.
50Jesus answered and said unto him, Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under the fig tree, believest thou? thou shalt see greater things than these.
51And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Terms & Conditions
Eligibility Requirements
The following conditions must be satisfied and agreed to in order for your application to be accepted.
1. You must be 18 years of age or over as at 1st January 2009.
2. The successful applicant will be required to undertake activities and tasks which require excellent physical and mental health. Therefore, if shortlisted you must submit to physical and psychological examinations by Tourism Queensland selected medical professionals and meet all physical and psychological requirements.
3. You must be of good moral character and not be under the influence of any medication, drugs or other substance which may impair your ability to undertake your employment responsibilities. By applying for this position, you authorise Tourism Queensland to conduct civil, criminal, financial, driver-history and other background checks deemed necessary by Tourism Queensland.
4. You must be willing to be employed by Tourism Queensland or its nominee, for a period of six months pursuant to an employment agreement and otherwise act in accordance with the reasonable directions of Tourism Queensland during the employment period.
5. If you are shortlisted by Tourism Queensland for an interview, you must be willing and able to travel to Queensland for approximately one week to be interviewed at a time as scheduled by Tourism Queensland for the final selection process. Interviews are expected to occur in early May 2009. Economy travel (return to and from the interview destination and the airport in your closest capital city) and hotel accommodation (in Australia) will be arranged and paid for by Tourism Queensland. Tourism Queensland recommends that all shortlisted interviewees obtain comprehensive travel insurance (at their own expense) prior to attending interviews.
6. Applicants must be eligible for a short term business visa to Australia for the interview event and a Temporary Business Long Stay visa for the employment period. For business visa information visit www.immi.gov.au/skilled.
7. You must be willing to participate in a formal interview and various activities during the interview process. Activities may include team challenges, physical, skill based and aptitude tests.
8. Tourism Queensland shall be entitled to use your application, name, likeness, appearance, voice and biographical information for its promotional and publicity purposes.
9. Your involvement in the selection process and your employment is entirely at your own risk. You agree to release Tourism Queensland and its nominees, and each of their respective officers, directors, agents, representatives and employees, and all others connected with the selection process and your employment, from any and all claims, actions, damages, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses, in any way arising out of or resulting from your involvement in the selection process and your employment, including, without limitation, any and all claims, actions, and liabilities for injury, loss or damage to you, to anyone else or to any property, regardless of whether or not such injury, loss or damage was caused by the negligence or misconduct of Tourism Queensland, its nominees or any of their respective officers, directors, agents, representatives or employees, or anyone else connected with the selection process and your employment. You agree to indemnify Tourism Queensland and its nominees and each of their respective officers, directors, agents, representatives and employees, and all others connected with the project and hold them harmless from any and all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, expenses and losses (including, without limitation, legal fees) of any kind or nature whatsoever in any way caused by or arising out of your involvement in the selection process and your employment.
10. Shortlisted candidates will behave in an appropriate and professional manner as befitting their potential representation of Tourism Queensland.
11. Any inappropriate, illegal or immoral behaviour on the part of the shortlisted candidates will result in immediate exclusion from the selection process.
12. All applicants will be subscribed to receive email communications from Tourism Queensland.
13. The closing date for applications is 22nd February 2009, however this date may be brought forward at Tourism Queensland’s discretion should more than 30,000 applications be received.
Employment Conditions
The successful applicant will be required to enter into an employment agreement incorporating the following conditions. All applicants must confirm their acceptance of these conditions.
1. You must be available for a six month employment period from 1 July 2009 to 31 December 2009. However if unforeseen circumstances arise you may withdraw from the employment contract after a minimum of 3 months, in which case the salary will be paid pro rata up until employment ceases. It is an employment requirement that you are to reside in Queensland, Australia for the extent of your employment under this contract.
2. You are responsible for making any necessary arrangements with your employer and family in anticipation of an extended absence from home.
3. Employment responsibilities will include the following:
· Providing weekly internet updates/blogs;
· Travel to various Islands of the Great Barrier Reef as required;
· Represent Tourism Queensland at various functions;
· Be an Islands of the Great Barrier Reef ‘Ambassador’ and participate in media interviews as required;
· Act responsibly at all times and in accordance with the reasonable directions of Tourism Queensland.
4. During the employment period, you must:
· Reside on the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef for the period of your employment contract maximum 6 months, minimum 3 months
· Act responsibly and demonstrate good moral character.
Should these requirements not be met, Tourism Queensland shall be entitled to terminate the employment agreement at its absolute discretion.
5. You must be willing and able to participate in the various tourist activities available on the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef, including but not limited to sailing, kayaking, swimming, snorkelling, island picnics and bushwalking.
6. The gross wage of AUD$150,000 is inclusive of superannuation, allowances, benefits and an amount of applicable income tax will be withheld. The wage will be paid on a fortnightly basis during the period of employment.
7. Accommodation will be provided by Tourism Queensland or its nominee during the period of employment. However, you will be responsible for the cost of all meals, beverages, utilities such as water, electricity, telephone and personal items.
8. The employee, as a representative of Tourism Queensland, will act in an appropriate and professional manner and not engage in any activity or undertaking which brings disrepute or cause damage of reputation to Tourism Queensland.
9. The employee will exercise reasonable skill, care and diligence in the performance of the services in accordance with the standards of Tourism Queensland
10. Tourism Queensland will own all intellectual property in reports, diaries, blogs, photos and other material created by the employee in the course of their employment.
11. Tourism Queensland reserves the right to monitor and edit material produced by the employee in line with its corporate communication and marketing guidelines.
Eligibility Requirements
The following conditions must be satisfied and agreed to in order for your application to be accepted.
1. You must be 18 years of age or over as at 1st January 2009.
2. The successful applicant will be required to undertake activities and tasks which require excellent physical and mental health. Therefore, if shortlisted you must submit to physical and psychological examinations by Tourism Queensland selected medical professionals and meet all physical and psychological requirements.
3. You must be of good moral character and not be under the influence of any medication, drugs or other substance which may impair your ability to undertake your employment responsibilities. By applying for this position, you authorise Tourism Queensland to conduct civil, criminal, financial, driver-history and other background checks deemed necessary by Tourism Queensland.
4. You must be willing to be employed by Tourism Queensland or its nominee, for a period of six months pursuant to an employment agreement and otherwise act in accordance with the reasonable directions of Tourism Queensland during the employment period.
5. If you are shortlisted by Tourism Queensland for an interview, you must be willing and able to travel to Queensland for approximately one week to be interviewed at a time as scheduled by Tourism Queensland for the final selection process. Interviews are expected to occur in early May 2009. Economy travel (return to and from the interview destination and the airport in your closest capital city) and hotel accommodation (in Australia) will be arranged and paid for by Tourism Queensland. Tourism Queensland recommends that all shortlisted interviewees obtain comprehensive travel insurance (at their own expense) prior to attending interviews.
6. Applicants must be eligible for a short term business visa to Australia for the interview event and a Temporary Business Long Stay visa for the employment period. For business visa information visit www.immi.gov.au/skilled.
7. You must be willing to participate in a formal interview and various activities during the interview process. Activities may include team challenges, physical, skill based and aptitude tests.
8. Tourism Queensland shall be entitled to use your application, name, likeness, appearance, voice and biographical information for its promotional and publicity purposes.
9. Your involvement in the selection process and your employment is entirely at your own risk. You agree to release Tourism Queensland and its nominees, and each of their respective officers, directors, agents, representatives and employees, and all others connected with the selection process and your employment, from any and all claims, actions, damages, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses, in any way arising out of or resulting from your involvement in the selection process and your employment, including, without limitation, any and all claims, actions, and liabilities for injury, loss or damage to you, to anyone else or to any property, regardless of whether or not such injury, loss or damage was caused by the negligence or misconduct of Tourism Queensland, its nominees or any of their respective officers, directors, agents, representatives or employees, or anyone else connected with the selection process and your employment. You agree to indemnify Tourism Queensland and its nominees and each of their respective officers, directors, agents, representatives and employees, and all others connected with the project and hold them harmless from any and all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, expenses and losses (including, without limitation, legal fees) of any kind or nature whatsoever in any way caused by or arising out of your involvement in the selection process and your employment.
10. Shortlisted candidates will behave in an appropriate and professional manner as befitting their potential representation of Tourism Queensland.
11. Any inappropriate, illegal or immoral behaviour on the part of the shortlisted candidates will result in immediate exclusion from the selection process.
12. All applicants will be subscribed to receive email communications from Tourism Queensland.
13. The closing date for applications is 22nd February 2009, however this date may be brought forward at Tourism Queensland’s discretion should more than 30,000 applications be received.
Employment Conditions
The successful applicant will be required to enter into an employment agreement incorporating the following conditions. All applicants must confirm their acceptance of these conditions.
1. You must be available for a six month employment period from 1 July 2009 to 31 December 2009. However if unforeseen circumstances arise you may withdraw from the employment contract after a minimum of 3 months, in which case the salary will be paid pro rata up until employment ceases. It is an employment requirement that you are to reside in Queensland, Australia for the extent of your employment under this contract.
2. You are responsible for making any necessary arrangements with your employer and family in anticipation of an extended absence from home.
3. Employment responsibilities will include the following:
· Providing weekly internet updates/blogs;
· Travel to various Islands of the Great Barrier Reef as required;
· Represent Tourism Queensland at various functions;
· Be an Islands of the Great Barrier Reef ‘Ambassador’ and participate in media interviews as required;
· Act responsibly at all times and in accordance with the reasonable directions of Tourism Queensland.
4. During the employment period, you must:
· Reside on the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef for the period of your employment contract maximum 6 months, minimum 3 months
· Act responsibly and demonstrate good moral character.
Should these requirements not be met, Tourism Queensland shall be entitled to terminate the employment agreement at its absolute discretion.
5. You must be willing and able to participate in the various tourist activities available on the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef, including but not limited to sailing, kayaking, swimming, snorkelling, island picnics and bushwalking.
6. The gross wage of AUD$150,000 is inclusive of superannuation, allowances, benefits and an amount of applicable income tax will be withheld. The wage will be paid on a fortnightly basis during the period of employment.
7. Accommodation will be provided by Tourism Queensland or its nominee during the period of employment. However, you will be responsible for the cost of all meals, beverages, utilities such as water, electricity, telephone and personal items.
8. The employee, as a representative of Tourism Queensland, will act in an appropriate and professional manner and not engage in any activity or undertaking which brings disrepute or cause damage of reputation to Tourism Queensland.
9. The employee will exercise reasonable skill, care and diligence in the performance of the services in accordance with the standards of Tourism Queensland
10. Tourism Queensland will own all intellectual property in reports, diaries, blogs, photos and other material created by the employee in the course of their employment.
11. Tourism Queensland reserves the right to monitor and edit material produced by the employee in line with its corporate communication and marketing guidelines.
Australia Dreaming!
I woke up this morning with just a little over four hours of sleep!
And as I proceeded to do my daily ritual, there it was as I looked at the headline on my browser, I was blown away, and I doubt there is anyone left! Of the people that I know whom I have just continually overstated over and over again my desire to move to Australia it has always been a long desire and dream of mine to do so. And today here it is the opportunity of a lifetime. The perfect trip not just to make the trip to Australia but to get to live there for six awesome months and get paid while your there wow! Since I read the column I have just gone crazy and have been trying to get on the page to file my application but the link is getting hammered with hits and all I get is a error message why am I not surprised can you imagine millions all around the world that are applying! Well pray for me this would truly be one experience of a lifetime and a great vacation. What an opportunity and a great challenge this would be. Just this week I have been working on an acronym that would define the way I will approach this New Year.
And as I proceeded to do my daily ritual, there it was as I looked at the headline on my browser, I was blown away, and I doubt there is anyone left! Of the people that I know whom I have just continually overstated over and over again my desire to move to Australia it has always been a long desire and dream of mine to do so. And today here it is the opportunity of a lifetime. The perfect trip not just to make the trip to Australia but to get to live there for six awesome months and get paid while your there wow! Since I read the column I have just gone crazy and have been trying to get on the page to file my application but the link is getting hammered with hits and all I get is a error message why am I not surprised can you imagine millions all around the world that are applying! Well pray for me this would truly be one experience of a lifetime and a great vacation. What an opportunity and a great challenge this would be. Just this week I have been working on an acronym that would define the way I will approach this New Year.
Australia offers 'best job in world' on paradise island
Queensland Tourism Board, Bird's eye view of Hamilton Island
SYDNEY (AFP) – An Australian state is offering internationally what it calls "the best job in the world" -- earning a top salary for lazing around a beautiful tropical island for six months.
The job pays 150,000 Australian dollars (105,000 US dollars) and includes free airfares from the winner's home country to Hamilton Island on the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland's state government announced on Tuesday.
In return, the "island caretaker" will be expected to stroll the white sands, snorkel the reef, take care of "a few minor tasks" -- and report to a global audience via weekly blogs, photo diaries and video updates.
The successful applicant, who will stay rent-free in a three-bedroom beach home complete with plunge pool and golf buggy, must be a good swimmer, excellent communicator and be able to speak and write English.
"They'll also have to talk to media from time to time about what they're doing so they can't be too shy and they'll have to love the sea, the sun, the outdoors," said acting state Premier Paul Lucas.
"The fact that they will be paid to explore the islands of the Great Barrier Reef, swim, snorkel and generally live the Queensland lifestyle makes this undoubtedly the best job in the world."
Lucas said the campaign was part of a drive to protect the state's 18 billion Australian dollar a year tourism industry during the tough economic climate caused by the global financial meltdown.
"Traditional tourism advertising just doesn't cut it sometimes and we are thinking outside the box by launching this campaign."
Queensland Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said some people might question whether it was risky to let an unknown person become an unofficial tourism spokesperson for the state.
"I think the biggest risk will be that the successful candidate won't want to go home at the end of the six months," she said.
"This is a legitimate job which is open to anyone and everyone."
Applications are open until February 22. Eleven shortlisted candidates will be flown to Hamilton Island in early May for the final selection process and the six month contract will commence on July 1.
Job-seekers can apply on .
Islandreefjob.com
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Marcelia Aguilar Perez
Remembering a Great Woman
It is no secret to anyone that knew my Great Grandma Marcelina of how Precious a person she was a true Diamond in the rough, Her Love for God and her never fading Faith and trust in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was truly the biggest testament to all of us and still to this day I miss her and frequently I catch my self going back on a memory trail, remembering the days at her home in Mexico, the summers were unforgettable, from the early break of day until sundown she made every moment count she was always the first one up and the last one to bed her delight in taking care of those she loved was clearly evident and all she ever asked in return was that we respected her home her rules and everyone there, she had the biggest collection of animals her own private zoo you could say there was never a stray or a stranger that she refused shelter or a warm meal, if only you knew how hard it is for me to hold back my tears at this point as I think back at everything that she did truly she was part of a generation that has slowly been coming to a end, a time when you took care not just of your family but anyone in need truly the total opposite of what we see today. I miss her stories and her gentle way.
In Loving Memory of Marcelina Aguilar Perez
June 2 1901 - January 6 2000
Like the stars that shine both night and day they are always there I just have to open up my eyes, neither life nor death will ever turn my sight away, today your missed my life you changed your love with me like stars it burns night and day it never fades away one day will reunite until that day I want to say your Gone But Never Forgotten
By, Felipe
Here is a Picture of Mother and Daughter, on the left my Grandma Guadalupe my mom's mother holding my sister Felicitas son Mateo and to the right is my Great Grandma Marcelina holding my sister's oldest daughter son Angel
It is no secret to anyone that knew my Great Grandma Marcelina of how Precious a person she was a true Diamond in the rough, Her Love for God and her never fading Faith and trust in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was truly the biggest testament to all of us and still to this day I miss her and frequently I catch my self going back on a memory trail, remembering the days at her home in Mexico, the summers were unforgettable, from the early break of day until sundown she made every moment count she was always the first one up and the last one to bed her delight in taking care of those she loved was clearly evident and all she ever asked in return was that we respected her home her rules and everyone there, she had the biggest collection of animals her own private zoo you could say there was never a stray or a stranger that she refused shelter or a warm meal, if only you knew how hard it is for me to hold back my tears at this point as I think back at everything that she did truly she was part of a generation that has slowly been coming to a end, a time when you took care not just of your family but anyone in need truly the total opposite of what we see today. I miss her stories and her gentle way.
In Loving Memory of Marcelina Aguilar Perez
June 2 1901 - January 6 2000
Like the stars that shine both night and day they are always there I just have to open up my eyes, neither life nor death will ever turn my sight away, today your missed my life you changed your love with me like stars it burns night and day it never fades away one day will reunite until that day I want to say your Gone But Never Forgotten
By, Felipe
Here is a Picture of Mother and Daughter, on the left my Grandma Guadalupe my mom's mother holding my sister Felicitas son Mateo and to the right is my Great Grandma Marcelina holding my sister's oldest daughter son Angel
Monday, January 5, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009
iPhone Pro and iPhone Elite Concepts Hit the Web…
In case you haven’t seen it yet, the above concept image is the ‘iPhone Pro’ whipped up by the folks at Gizmodo in response to an ‘iPhone Elite’ concept image created by fellow blogger Mat Brady. The new device would have 60GB of storage, a front-facing 1MP camera for iChat PLUS a higher quality camera for regular shots. There would be a real 16:9 aspect ratio, video capability built-in… and perhaps the most notable feature of this concept… The slide-out keyboard.
Now, I can hear all of the Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) die-hards out there saying that an iPhone ’slider’ will never happen… and honestly, I’m there with you. I have a hard time seeing how Apple could ‘go back’ to an actual physical keyboard after having set the scene for virtual touchscreen inputs. However… If you think about it from a different angle, maybe it’s not so bad?
Perhaps the biggest appeal the BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) has over the iPhone in the business world is it’s physical, tactile keyboard. Most Berry users swear by it, and can’t stand the form or function of the virtual touchscreen text input found on the current iPhone 3G. What if Apple combined the best of both worlds, providing the same, slick touchscreen interface and OS with a new physical QWERTY keyboard in a slider form for the business folk to use? Don’t you think that type of device would take a bigger chunk of the business user market in comparison to the current iPhone 3G setup? I think it would. Perhaps Apple should/could even brand the new device as the ‘iPhone Business’ or something along those lines. For those that just have to have the Berry-ish keyboard to punch out those quick emails on the go.
Whether or not this actually becomes a reality is yet to be seen, but thankfully time will tell us the answer. It always does. I have a feeling that we will NOT see anything like this for some time, at least not until Apple can iron out production costs on such a unit until prices for the device would reach a reasonable point that business users (and others) would be able to swallow.
The concept is certainly something to think about. I wonder what is going on at Apple’s 1 Infinate Loop address in Cupertino… Where are those new iPhone plans Apple? Want to shoot them over this way!?
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
