Having a winning resume is import. Here is one example. One of the most exciting occupations in the world is acting. Competition is high in this field. Many have trouble ‘making it’. Having a great resume can be crucial to your success in any field!

Learning how to write excellent resumes is something that would only be an aid to your job seeking skill set. Because when you have a great resume, you will be noticed and may even get that crucial interview or audition.

With a resume, you want to list your previous work in chronological order, starting from your most recent assignment or job and going back several years. At the same time, you have limited space. If your list is too long you can say: “more history available upon request”.

A good resume will also list your educational background. This isn’t just limited to traditional schools. You should also list any special training that you have received that would be relevant to the job. Perhaps you have been trained by a well known academy or even an outstanding individual in your field?

You can use bullet points to keep the information in a format that won’t scare away the reader and to make it interesting. You may only have a few moments to make an impression and prevent your resume from going to the circular file.

If you were an actor, you might include training from a local troupe. Or the time you went on a summer ‘camp’ to learn the art of acting further. Next: Follow the links below to learn how you can write a great resume that will get you that job you have been looking for!

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Benjamin Franklin once quoted “She laughs at everything you say. Why? Because she has fine teeth.” We can now probably add “and a healthy heart.” Recent research studies have shown a striking association between poor dental hygiene and coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease may be responsible for 20% of deaths across the world and almost 50% of deaths in developed countries. A study from Boston University School of Dental Medicine in Massachusetts, published in the March 9, 2004 issue of Circulation reported that patients with five poor oral health pathologies have a 70% probability of having coronary heart disease. Findings from the Behavioral Risk Factors Surveillance System, reported in the December 2005 issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine also demonstrated a significant association between tooth loss and the prevalence of coronary heart disease. This large study involved 41,891 adults aged 40 to 79 years living in 22 states and in the District of Columbia. Periodontal disease in heart attack survivors was also found to cause a rise in inflammatory markers, putting them at a greater risk of future heart attacks, according to research conducted at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

The underlying cause of coronary artery disease is atherosclerosis, commonly known as hardening of the arteries. This is usually associated with several modifiable risk factors (e.g., smoking, systemic hypertension, diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol levels) and some non-modifiable risk factors (e.g., age, gender and family history). However, atherosclerosis is also known to follow bacterial (Chlamydia Pneumoniae and Helicobacter pylori) or viral (Cytomegalovirus and Coxsackie B) infections. Recent data has confirmed that persistent dental infections also contribute to the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Such infections release several toxins which insult the delicate inner lining of the blood vessels, called the endothelium. There is also an associated immuno-inflammatory response, which causes further injury. C-reactive protein, a sensitive marker of inflammation and a predictor for future cardiovascular events, is consistently elevated in patients with chronic dental disease.

The earliest phase in gum disease, gingivitis, is an inflammation caused by the accumulation of plaque. Plaque is a soft, sticky, colorless film above the gum line. It results from the interaction of sugars and starches with bacteria normally found in the mouth. Plaque can provide shelter for over 400 species of bacteria and other microorganisms. In the early stages gingivitis may not produce any symptoms. However, as the bacteria grow and proliferate, it can cause red, puffy, swollen or tender gums that bleed during routine brushing or flossing. There may be a constant bad breath or a bad taste in the mouth. Gingivitis may be aggravated by an underlying illness or by hormonal changes associated with pregnancy or puberty. Medications such as steroids and those used for seizures, high blood pressure, and organ transplants can suppress the immune system and encourage bacterial infection in the gums.
Unchecked, the plaque of gingivitis will gradually build up between the teeth and gums, in damaged or faulty fillings, and around partial dentures, bridges, and braces. The gums may also begin to form pockets below the gumline, trapping food and more plaque, resulting in an infection or even an abscess
formation. This is called periodontitis and can only be treated by a dental professional. At this stage, pus may start oozing from between your teeth and gums. As the disease progresses, bacterial toxins eventually break down the underlying bone and connective tissue that holds the teeth in place. The ultimate outcome is tooth loss.

An unknown author once said, “You don’t have to brush your teeth—just the ones you want to keep.” Regular brushing and flossing will help prevent gingivitis and its later complications. And as the scientific data suggests, it will also protect your heart. The famous US writer, Fannie Fern said “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” Perhaps we should also keep in mind that “The way to heart disease may be through a man’s mouth.”

Shashi K. Agarwal, MD is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases. He has in private practice in New York City and New Jersey. He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Holistic Medicine and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.

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The Tales of Beedle the Bard – a book by J.K. Rowling is now available.

You can get a copy here

The Tales are a compilation of fairy tales connected to the world of Harry Potter.

Each tale is annotated by notes from Professor Dumbledore himself.

As you know, the world of Harry Potter has touched the lives of so many people in a profound way. One 19-year-old says of the last book in the series, “This book marks the end of my childhood”.

That is a true testament to how much this book as impacted an entire generation or three .

There is also a very thoughtful and very interesting collectors edition available. Check out the collectors edition here.

- Dave

PS. my own book will be out soon.
http://whatyoushouldknowaboutgumdisease.com – A non fiction work intended to help people learn about gum disease and how it affects so many people – up to 80% of the population. It also discloses the tools and techniques I used to conquer my own gum disease and avoid a Scaling and Root Planing Treatment. If you know of anyone with gum disease (and statistically speaking, you know many) then this is the book for you.

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Flaming is the name given to abusive attacks by email. I’ve been working on the Internet for several years now and it is very, very seldom that I run into this kind of situation. Less than 24 hours ago, I was flamed.

This flaming gave me pause for consideration. In fact, it ruined most of my night yesterday as I thought about it. Even when I wasn’t thinking about it, the feeling was there. It just feels awful to be attacked in such a manner. Being attacked in any manner doesn’t feel good and this was no exception.

My spirtual beliefs tell me that when someone does something bad to you they must either pay you back in some way or you are paying them back. This could be for something done in this lifetime or, as in the case of someone you never meant and don’t know, it could be payback from a previous life.

I understand that not everyone shares my belief in past lives and reincarnation but that is another story. I don’t want to digress. There is still gold here for those who don’t agree with my beliefs. Besides, my beliefs do not require anyone else to believe as I do.

In this case, I had written a very innocent email to a group of people about a particular item used for ‘natural healing’. I explained what I thought and why I thought it and even where my information came from. I even admitted that there was no scientific proof, just years of observation to back up my opinion.

Next thing I know someone is attacking me. This person took what I said out-of-context, blew it out of proportion and was defending a position that I didn’t have any issues with. But he had issues with what I said and by the end of the email he attacked my work – which is basically a personal attack.

Keep in mind this was work that he had never read and knew not what it contained, but he felt that he should attack it anyway. Basically, I was shocked.

I responded to his email and explained that he hadn’t read what I had written and that I didn’t appreciate being attacked by him. But, I wondered, what is the point?

This person obviously isn’t coming from a place of calm or reason. He attacked me for something I didn’t say and I mean really attacked me. He dug into me as if we had some kind of personal problem with each other.

I’ve been wondering: what was the correct way to handle this? As I see it, there are really two problems. One is my own reaction. The second is what is the correct response?

On the first point, let me clarify, I did not respond in kind to this person. I did not attack him in return. But what concerns me most is my own feelings. Why did I feel so upset? I know that when you put yourself out in public, you can expect to be attacked once in a while.

I pride myself on staying calm in difficult situations. However, as I am only human, I do slip. Yet, I want to overcome these shortcomings and this is one more test for me in that journey. I still have much work to do on myself – that much is clear.

I really have nothing to defend and I don’t have a real investment in fighting to prove some point of view that means nothing to anyone when you come right down to it. Yet, even though I didn’t flame back, the emotion was there.

Let me illustrate this problem with another example. Some people advocate non-violent communication. They have correctly deduced that if you work on removing violence from your communication, it is harder for violence to manifest physically – not impossible, just more difficult. I admire these folks for their hard work to make themselves better.

For me, I strive to go one step further. Violence, in my opinion, starts a step or two deeper than communication. It starts with that feeling in the heart. It is a feeling of injustice, a feeling of anger, a feeling of indignation. Even worse, it could be the feeling of hate.

The human heart then is the problem. That is where I strive to change myself. And it is much harder than you might imagine.

Therefore, perhaps how I responded was not the problem, it is how I wanted to respond that IS the problem. I honestly wanted to punch this guys lights out. I confess that is a violent thought. And I am saddened that I still have this type of reaction after years of trying to cleanse my heart of such things. Worse, I thought that he was a total moron, an idiot who is completely irrational and even ‘stupid’.

These are all bad things in my opinion. I should not have felt this way, but I did. I should not have had such thoughts, but I did. That makes me sad. The good news is that I didn’t flame this person back. There is a time in my life when I would have. I’m glad that time is in the past.

Unfortunately, the feeling was there. My wish is that I could have immediately felt total compassion for this person, even though he had ‘wronged’ me. My wish is that I could have responded from a place that was completely unconcerned for my personal reputation or need to defend my thoughts or position.

I look forward to further character development. I hope I get there quickly. This is also the answer to the second question: How should I have responded? The simple answer is, my response will always be the right one if I come from a heart of kindness, tolerance and compassion.

Sadly, such a state of mind is a long distance away for most of us here on planet Earth. Never-the-less, I have to get there. It is the only place of being that makes sense.

Copyright 2008 David Snape ATP
Dave encourages those of a spiritual mind to read Zhuan . Falun Dave is the author of: What You Should Know about Gum Disease. You can reach David at http://tobeinformed.com You may reprint this article on your website or blog, provided that you keep this author resource box with the article and that all hyperlinks are kept ‘active’.




Should I give or not? This is the major question that anyone desiring to be charitable has to answer. Sometimes, it is difficult to choose an answer.

Many people in Kansas City will claim to be homeless in order to obtain ‘free’ money. The problem is they just don’t fit the part, even though they almost always have a good story.

A person isn’t homeless if he has good shoes and a fresh haircut. Someone can’t be out on the street for months and be overweight. It just isn’t something that is possible. If you are that well fed, you can’t possibly be homeless. I’m sure someone will disagree with me. Perhaps there is a soup kitchen open or something of that nature? But I think, basically speaking, if you are so well fed, you really aren’t totally destitute.

I’ve heard and seen some crazy stories in an attempt to get some money out of my pocket. They almost always seem believable until you dig a little deeper.

Others don’t even try, “I ran out of gas and need a few dollars to make it home” or “Can I have some change for the bus”. The problem is that they are in the same spot every weekend telling the same story.

There are those who make a very good tax free living from panhandling. A local paper just ran a story about a man who said he makes over $80,000 tax free per year from begging. I have seen him around many times. I know who they were referring to.

I think I did run into a truly homeless person once. He had long, very dirty hair and he had shoes that were old, blackened and full of holes. He was happy to receive a couple of cookies. The fake homeless only want money and they might even turn their noses up when you offer them food.

My friend took a ‘homeless’ man into a restaurant to buy him some food. He didn’t even eat. Instead he read the paper and asked for a box when it was time to leave. Not thirty minutes before that he had asked us for some money so he could get something to eat.

Dig a little deeper and you’ll find that a lot of ‘homeless’ stories are fabrications. True, there may be some that choose this lifestyle, but then they aren’t really looking to help themselves. But, they will be glad for you to help them. Do you help or not? You have to decide. There is no easy way to make hard choices.

David Snape is the author of What You Should Know about Gum Disease ISBN: 978-0-9814855-0-8 . Dave also writes for http://allthingspondered.com and http://tobeinformed.com . Dave also practices Falun Dafa: http://falundafa.org You may reprint this article so long as the author bio remains with the article and ALL of the links remain active.