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Alright finally I am back in the saddle and writing again.  Coming back from some time off, and talking to folks, seems that the spirits are a little higher coming into the 2009 yr.  With that, the discussion of strategy has hit the forefront of almost all conversations. How do I make the difference?  How do I stand out?  What will make me the most marketable and attractive to employers?

I read an article out of the local paper this morning and it spoke of being “an ad” and to be aggressive and flexible.  All suitable for today’s market but with no substance surrounding the approach and what those things mean in looking for a job today.  So lets speak about some of the things that are needed for making your mark in an economy that is changing and uncertain.

1. Presentation.  This is broad but covers a great deal of areas.  From your resume, cover letter, to the way you speak on a phone interview, all to the way you look.  Presentation covers it all and is well accustomed to the number 1 spot on the list.  People, although they want to be judged on substance, are all too often judged on the look and feel that a person gets when they walk in the room.  Presentation is a key component and there are a variety of channels in which your presentation effects the employer.  I will write a post tomorrow discussing this in more detail.
2. Be Prepared.  It is becoming a repeat thing for me these days, but being prepared can NEVER go unheard.  It shows the true depth of character, what you bring to the job, and how much you care about the job.  In addition, he shows signs of respect for the person interviewing you, letting them know you spent time being ready for the meeting and not wasting their time with superficial and basic questions that could have been answered with some basic due diligence.
3. Know what makes you who you are.  One of the questions I ask all the time – “I have had the opportunity to meet with a great deal of qualified people for this role.  What is it that makes you the person we should hire or consider for the project?”.  Unfortunately most times I am met with a blank face, or a simple regurgitation of what their resume says.  Know what makes you who you are, be prepared to speak about it and let the hiring manager know things that are not on the resume.  What you bring to the table and relate it to the business at hand.  Know this before going in.

These are some basics and we will cover this more over the month.  Many people are out looking for new position.  Do not be intimidated.  The job is yours if you want it and are qualified.  Are you ready to go get it – that is the question?

Jason Monastra
http://www.articlesbase.com/careers-articles/spearhead-the-job-search-720198.html

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Last week we went on the small trip to the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur. We decided to hire a driver. We started our journey on the Friday night at around 11 pm. The four hour trip from Delhi to Jaipur was full of spirits. We really had great fun. Our very first step in the city of Jaipur surrounded us with the aura of royalness and luxury. We were totally exhausted when we reached there. We went straight to the hotel, which was booked in advance by the Shweta’s cousin. All that everybody wants was a break before we start with our sightseeing tour on the next day.

Foremost on our excursion trip was the magnificent City Palace -imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal art. The interiors of the Palace has various royal halls decorated with miniature paintings, carpets, old weapons and robes of royal princess. The most amazing thing that we found in the City Palace were the two 1.6 m tall silver vessels, which were used for the Ganges River water taken to the England in 1902. They are made from coins and are listed in the Guiness Book of Records.

There were two – three shops inside the City Palace selling books, Kurtis, Kurtas, jewellery, bandhini, jutis, pottery and puppetry. After that we stopped for the lunch break in the local restaurant and discussed about the next destination that we will be going to visit next on our tour.

We all agreed to visit the magnificent Nahargarh fort. As the fort stands at the top of the picturesque hill it provides the breathtaking view of the whole city below it. When we reached there my senses were totally filled with the glory of old worlds charm. Nahargarh fort was built by the Maharaja Jai Sawai Singh of Jaipur. It is also referred to as the Tigers Fort.

We didn’t spend much time in the fort but love the spot where Amir Khan’s movie Rang De Basanti was shot. This was the place were we did lots of masti. After that we went back to the hotel. We all together took a tea break and decided to visit Choki Dhani during the night.

Me and my friend Shweta really had the great time in Choki Dhani. It is a virtual village having the incense of the typically Rajasthani culture. As we entered inside we were surrounded by the pretty picture of a typically Rajasthani lifestyle. Two young men wearing turbans were welcoming the visitors by saying ‘namanste and were putting red dot (tilak)on their forehead. There were various acts going on inside the complex – magicians show, electrical rides, animal rides, puppets show, merry –go –round, parrot fortune teller, boating, mehandi and photography in Rajasthani costumes. The whole area was set in a very rural kind of ambience. But what attract us the most was traditional Rajasthani dance. Shweta and I got up on the stage and did the turban dance with the small girls wearing the colourful dresses. After that we head straight towards the camel ride. We had to stand in the long queue to take the camel ride. The handler made the camel lie down by folding their legs under them and than we climb onto a saddle that was strapped to the hump. The camel drivers did the great job in entertaining us with the stories of the royal Maharajas. As we got off the camel we went on taste the bajre ki roti with the red garlic chutney. After that we all sat together on the woven charpoy and enjoyed the pipe smoking (hookah) with the tribal dance. We also had lovely time watching the puppet show. Varun tried hid hand in ringing the ceremonial gong. After our adventure in the carnival area we moved inside for the authentic Rajathani dinner. Meal was served on a small plate made of leaves. We had so much food on our plate (pattal), they serve over twenty Marwadi dishes which included daal baati, choorma, gatteki sabzi, bajre ki khidi, and lots of mouth watering dishes. But the dining was absolutely delicious. By the time when Bhupi was busy having the champi maalish, we all girls decided to have heena on our hands. It was already 10:45 and we all were so tired, we went straight to the hotel to catch up the sleep.

Next morning we all packed our bags to leave for Delhi. When we were coming back it was raining like anything, so we stopped for the hot tea and snacks break at Midway behror for half an hour. After two hours we reached Delhi.

 

Aparana
http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/travelogue-on-jaipur-738082.html

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Indian interior design is fast becoming one of the most popular international themes in British homes. The highly decorative and opulent nature of Indian style means it offers the very unique opportunity to add both glamour and timeless tradition to a room. A very definite and clearly defined style, it is also a very straight forward and easy style to adopt.

Above all else, the mainstay in Indian décor is imagery of the Sun, which has been worshipped by Hindus for many years. Doors, window dressings, ceilings, and fabric patterns all contain many elements that symbolize the sun. Circles that symbolize the heavenly body itself are prevalent, as are radiating lines that stand for its rays and areas of great colour which symbolize the sun’s light. Incorporate this important element through soft furnishings and fabrics, or if your room is large enough, design a simple abstract mural for your wall for a modern twist. Use light and airy shades of lemon and off white- which will prevent the mural form overpowering the space. A more traditional way to include such imagery is through the other constant in Indian interiors, the beautifully carved wooden decoration. Carved columns and plate traceries are common, as are figurines of respected animals such as cows, horses and antelopes.

Lacquered furniture is hugely popular in India due to its richness of resins of all types. Furniture is typically low in stature and made of Indian Oak, nut wood or pink wood and has a real solid functionality about it. Unusually, Indian furniture frequently has a double use. A former saddle or cart might be used as a coffee table or an elegantly carved door may be used as a table top in the dining room, such is the whimsical nature of Indian style. Not only does this give a real opportunity to add great character to a room when recreating the look, it could also save a lot of money as you may already own old items that could be reused. If not a trip to an old junk yard or salvage shop is sure to inspire some creative thought. A common feature of Indian design that we have already adopted is the nest of tables. Available in most furniture shops, a nest of three wooden tables which fit together like a Russian doll, would add a really typical feature to a room. Other items of furniture to look out for are delicately carved and encrusted cabinets used to store bed linen called “damchis” and maharajas style wardrobes made of Indian oak with fortress gate style doors.

Finally, soften the look with silk curtains and window dressings. India is famous for its silk saris which are used regularly to not only create beautiful clothing but also to add sumptuousness and decadence to homes. Colours to look out for are turquoise, burnt orange and raspberry. For added spice, use beaded tie-backs and tassels to draw back your curtains into an effortlessly elegant arch that will really show of the sheen of the silk to its full potential.

Terry Henman
http://www.articlesbase.com/home-improvement-articles/indian-interiors-675574.html

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the barn i ride at has them, but i was thinking about buying my own. state line tack has a nice one for about 20 bucks. do you think its worth it to get my own so i don’t have to borrow one for every 4H show?
well we usually keep our tack in a tack stall that is closed and locked when nobody is around…

Personaly I never use one. Saddlery is too valuable and I’ve seen lots of people who’s saddle has dissapeared off one.

My saddles are either on the horse or in the locked tack locker on my Lorry never anywhere else.

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Does anyone have any plans for a wooden saddle stand they’d be OK with e-mailing to me?

I’d like to build it as a decor piece for my study. I have a new saddle that fits my pony PERFECTLY and since I’ve had such a hard time finding a saddle that fit, it gets to live inside.

Bonus if it has a storage drawer of some sort.

Basically a free standing rack. I don’t have a handy Dad, Husband (or Mom!) to help me out.

Thanks.

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Wood-Saddle-Rack

Here’s a couple of different plans…but no finished pictures…

**EDIT…ha ha…my bad…I forgot to put the link for the second set of instructions!!!http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/4h7933/$FILE/4h_lighthorsemg_chptr2.pdf

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