Below are the 6 most recent journal entries recorded in Andrew Kinney's Blurty:

Saturday, July 23rd, 2011
3:37 pm	Life Line - Top Medical Alert Systems Life Alert Systems - Do You Still Dream of Saving Lives? Many people had big dreams when they were young. Can you remember back to when you were just a kid, or perhaps your own children have done or said the same thing, "I want to be a fire man or a police man when I grow up." An EMT is not far from that very desire. The desire to save somebody's life is one thing, I believe, to be a normal part of growing up, but occasionally along the journey of growing up we lose sight of those childhood dreams and passions, yet sadly they're left behind with our many dreams that most people labeled as ineffective or impossible. Look inside yourself, find that dream and dust it off. Bring it back into the open and think about how one can achieve it. Saving someone's life can be as simple as a phone call or a hello at the right time, or it may be as complex as physically saving their life by administering intravenous fluids or inserting an airway device for somebody unable to breathe on their own. These skills are ones you'll learn when you start the EMT courses to get certification as an emergency medical technician. If you're planning on becoming a police officer, or perhaps a fire fighter, you'll be required to get certification of the beginner or novice level of EMT training. This level includes knowledge of basic first aid skills, as well as simple assessment of a victim and the proper course of action to take for them. This level of EMT is most often referred to as the first responder EMT because of to the fact that those that most usually receive certification at this level are either police officers or fire fighters, and they're more often than not the first to respond to a scene. The first official level for EMT certification is EMT-1 or EMT-Basic. The skills acquired at this level are those of the first responders' level, as well as additional skills for treating damaged bones, emergency baby delivery, how to deal with blood borne pathogens, etc. By successfully completing this course, you will receive your certification and be registered with the NREMT (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians) those that choose to continue their education in EMT, will move on to the next level. The following level, EMT-2 & 3 or EMT-Intermediate, requires more classroom hours along with those fulfilled in the basic level. The skills are increased in their detail as well as intensity. The applicant, after having successfully completed the course, will receive certification as an EMT-Intermediate, and will be registered with the NREMT also. To begin this level, you must be registered with the NREMT already as an EMT-basic. Along with the skills increasing, so do the responsibilities, and you're taught an entirely distinct means of addressing crisis' you encounter. By carrying on to the next level, you'll improve your opportunity of getting a better paying job, due to the experience you will get as well as the knowledge and skills you'll learn. The final level, EMT-4 or EMT-Paramedic, is the highest level you can attain as an emergency medical technician. Accomplishing this level requires approximately 2,000 classroom hours, 100 + hours served in an emergency room at a hospital, as well as registration with the NREMT. Those that make it to this level, most generally continue on as physicians assistant, or even higher. Successfully finishing this level heightens your chances of finding better job opportunities, and puts you more directly in touch with emergency situations and people needing your help. Conserving lives may not be your ultimate goal whenever you begin the EMT courses, but ultimately you may just wind up saving somebody's life, and just because you made the choice to educate yourself, they will have a second chance at life. Join the people that are EMTs, enjoy your life -- save someone else's. If you need Medical Alert Systems and help your loved ones have safe and Independent Living at home. Check out this website: LIfe Alert Here are more references: Life Line - Get FREE Medical Alarm Quotes www.dfsmedicalalarm com - You Can Now Live Independently (Comment on this)
3:34 pm	Animator - Work On A Live-Action Flm Storyteller - Filmmaking Is Storytelling My first introduction to film in class was during a film analysis class, even though technically, it had been classified as a philosophy class. The professor was quite pompous and made a big deal out of discussing how to actively view a film. No speaking was permitted, and we were to take notes while viewing. He was a little like the Movie Nazi. We discussed movie theory and also the power of the director in the making of a film at great length. As a cultural phenomenon, film traces the human need to tell tales back to our oral traditions. Apart from recording history, we all want to be entertained and we all want to hear a good story. If you are going to make a film, you need to have a great story after which be prepared to run with it. Talk it up to everyone you realize. Enlist the help of other people and win them over to the cause of your film. Give your film a catchy name--one that will pop out of people's mouths. Market your film shamelessly before you ever have anything in the can. Sell T Shirts with your film logos and sell bumper stickers. Make a web site and create a fan base. Begin a blog and be just as edgy and out there as you can, but make certain that people have your film's name on their lips, regardless of how good it is. I've a friend who produced a film about her high school experience ten years ago, and this summer it will be distributed. She created a website, sold things from her film promotion stock, and made an excellent fan base for herself before the film was even edited. Her fan base, through the buy of T-shirts and other promotional products, paid for various things all through production of the film. She managed to get it made and now her film has been picked up for distribution 10 years later on. To be a filmmaker is to have a big picture mentality on a small picture budget. It is tough to stay true to the storyline when you have a bottom line that's keeping you from the production. Among the reasons you want to talk your film up is that, in the beginning, you will need to find a staff. Generally you will have to use talent that's willing to work for nothing (or next to nothing). You may have to act in your own film as well....and write, direct it, and edit it. Do what you have to do to get the film "in the can" and ready to edit. You will have to develop tunnel vision with the undertaking. If you have a day job, get used to the idea that you may have to take an extra job for a while to buy a camera or other necessary gear for shooting. If you have the good fortune to still be a student you've great resources for gear. If you are not a student, then perhaps you can decide to go back to school and study film. You'll have for your use some of the best resources an aspiring filmmaker can have. Film programs at universities have amazing loan programs that are a hidden resource. At college, while you can take film equipment out on loan, you might also have access to edit bays and sound booths. In a few cases, they're available 24 hours each day. Students are up all night anyway, right? Also, when forming a production crew, students provide good talent for your film when you are in need of actors. You might want to take turns crewing for your friends' films, and they, in turn, will act in yours. Do what you can to assemble a crew, gather the bare minimum of equipment required to shoot, and develop a shooting schedule. As soon as you have the crew and the guns to shoot, everything starts to gel. Press forward. A great piece of animation is a very elaborate magic trick. You’re taking something– a line, an object, a computer puppet– and designing it’s movements in such a way that it seems to come to life. Click Here to know more: Animation Here are more references: Animation - Make Anything Come To LIfe Animation - Make Anything Come To LIfe (Comment on this)
3:28 pm	Becoming A Model - Discover The Right Modeling Niche For You Becoming A Model - What It Takes To Become A Professional Model In the event you think models are simply another pretty face, think again! The world of modeling is really competitive and frequently grueling. There's definitely not a deficiency of gorgeous people in the modeling world, so in order to be successful, you'll to depend on more than just your looks. Before you choose to become a model, ask yourself: "why?" Many individuals start modeling in order to make a leap into acting or singing, yet make no mistake - the professional world of modeling is a career aspiration in its own right. Far more than a springboard to other careers, professional models are hard working, extremely trained individuals. Break out of the misconception that only ladies can turn out to be famous professional models! Male models are often just as sought out as women, so do not expect the path to being a professional male model to be any easier compared to a female model. Furthermore, don't be under this false impression that models are generally six-foot tall and weigh 100 pounds. The growing craze within the fashion industry is the introduction of the plus-sized models. These gorgeous models happily wear a number of fashions designed for real men and women by well-known companies like Lane Bryant. Regardless of your beauty, shape, or size, if you don't have the ambition and push to make it in this dog-eat-dog business, you will fail. Expect to do more than walk down a few runways and take cover shots for well-known magazines. You'll need to work diligently at sharpening your craft and getting your face and name recognized. Many soon to be models choose to work with modeling agencies that will do the grunt work of finding jobs and promoting their name. Take great caution when choosing an agency as there are many scam agencies appearing to be reputable. Remember, true agencies make their money by promoting the models and charging commissions on bookings. True agencies do not make their money by demanding large amounts of money from a future model up front. As soon as you sign with an agency, you'll begin working on your portfolio. This collection of pictures will show potential clients how you respond to a camera. Furthermore, you'll have to take what's known as "model mug shots." These photos are to show potential clients your looks and body type. In this mug shot, you're not posing and are usually wearing a simple bathing suit. It's important that all of your photos are expert and fit the industry requirements. A modeling agency will be able to offer you with a photographer who is familiar with taking both portfolio images and mug shots. In order to find a modeling agency and be one of their reps, you might want to utilize open calls. Open calls are similar to open houses where all people who're fascinated in becoming a model are welcomed for an interview. When you go to these interviews, keep in mind they're professional and you should dress the part. Keep your dress and appearance easy in order to best showcase your features and body type. The agency reps should view you as a blank canvas so you can be adapted to fit a number of fashions. Wearing simple but professional attire will permit them to do just that. To be able to excel as a professional model, you'll need to work hard and faithfully at your goal. Just like any career, modeling is a job and should be taken significantly if you expect to excel. Are you ready to become a successful model? Do you have what it takes? Check out this website: How To Become Model Here are more references: Becoming A Model - Find Out Ways To Get Signed By A Modeling Agency How To Model - Discover The Right Modeling Niche For You (Comment on this)
1:19 pm	Life Alert Systems - Get FREE Medical Alarm Quotes Life Alert Systems - EMT: What Are They And What Do They Do? Many people know what EMTs are, but there are a few that are not aware that an EMT is an Emergency Medical Technician, and they have no real knowledge of what's required of them, or what EMTs do. They are, in a sense, the first response teams that aid victims during a crisis. More often than not, they are required to assist a patient directly at the scene of the crisis, as well as in an ambulance or other moving automobile, on the way to the hospital. These emergency workers are most generally on-call during the course of their shifts, which may vary from several 24 hour shifts as well as a couple of days off, to a daily shift often lasting from 12 to 15 hours. Due to the stress level and often tough working circumstances, it's imperative that these workers maintain an expert, calm and decisive manner whatsoever times. Fast decision making is a must, and leaves no room for mistake. In lots of cases, an EMT is required to treat the victim instantly, these requires the ability to accurately evaluate the severity of the problem at hand, and determine which treatment is most appropriate. Once the EMT has escorted the victim(s) to a medical facility, they are required to report their observations, their plan of treatment up to the moment of arrival, and they occasionally give additional assistance if required. There are four levels that are registered with the NREMT (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians) and these 4 levels are dependant upon the persons knowledge, abilities, and successfully completing the proper certifications and courses for each particular level. The fundamental capabilities that all EMTs are needed to know and have the ability to perform are a few as listed: treat wounds, CPR, administer oxygen, deliver babies, control bleeding, apply bone splints and anti-shock suits, have the ability and knowledge to correctly subdue people displaying violent behavior, as well as be able to deal with allergic reactions. The rest of the skills are based upon which level the person is licensed to practice. The four levels, as previously mentioned, that are registered with the NREMT are the First Responder, EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, and EMT-Paramedic. The first level EMTs is the level that addresses emergency workers, fire fighters, and police, as well as a few volunteers. This level includes the most fundamental of first aid skills, and does need courses for certification, but these are primarily short courses that are for basic first aid only. EMT-1 or the EMT-Basic class of EMTs are in a position of managing a victims breathing, heart and deal with trauma emergencies as well as on-the-spot diagnose the victims condition and make decisions concerning the proper responses for treatment either at the site of the turmoil and/or en route to proper medical facilities. The EMT-2 and EMT-3 (EMT-Intermediate) has the required skills to carry out the skills required by level EMT-1 and along with those skills, they're expected to have the ability to administer intravenous fluids as needed, and shock stopped hearts using defibrillators. Their skills also include the ability to apply their knowledge of advanced airway techniques to help victims with breathing problems or airway obstructions. The highest level, EMT-4, the EMT-Paramedic are those skilled and licensed to carry out the most intensive care prior to the victim arriving at or being admitted to the medical facility. This level of EMT has the ability, skill, and knowledge to carry out all of the previously listed skills as well as minor tracheal surgery, that is inserting a tube into the windpipe of a victim to help them in breathing if it's essential. EMT-4's are certified to administer drugs, and use a myriad of additional complicated healthcare equipment as well as read electrocardiograms (EKG's). All levels of these EMTs are certified to work as/with cops, fire fighters, in hospitals or other healthcare establishments. If you need Medical Alert Systems and help your loved ones have safe and Independent Living at home. Check out this website: Life Line Here are more references: dfsmedicalalarm com - You Can Now Live Independently Life Line - Get FREE Medical Alarm Quotes (Comment on this)
12:21 pm	Animation Director - Make Anything Come To LIfe Animation - Filmmaking Is Storytelling My first introduction to film in class was during a film analysis class, although technically, it had been classified as a philosophy class. The professor was quite pompous and made a big deal out of discussing how to actively view a film. No speaking was permitted, and we were to take notes whilst viewing. He was a bit like the Movie Nazi. We talked about film theory and the power of the director in the making of a film at great length. As a cultural phenomenon, film traces the human need to tell stories back to our oral traditions. Aside from recording history, we all want to be entertained and we all wish to hear a good story. If you are going to make a film, you have to have a great story after which be prepared to run with it. Talk it up to everybody you know. Enlist the help of others and win them over to the cause of your film. Give your film a catchy name--one that will pop out of people's mouths. Promote your film shamelessly before you ever have anything in the can. Sell T Shirts with your film logos and sell bumper stickers. Make a web site and develop a fan base. Begin a blog and be just as edgy and out there as you can, however make sure that people have your film's name on their lips, no matter how good it is. I have a friend who produced a film about her high school experience ten years ago, and this summer it will be sent out. She developed a website, sold things from her film promotion stock, and made an excellent fan base for herself before the film was even edited. Her fan base, through the buy of T-shirts and other promotional items, paid for numerous things all through production of the film. She managed to get it made and now her film has been picked up for distribution 10 years later on. To be a filmmaker is to have a big picture mentality on a small picture budget. It is difficult to stay true to the storyline whenever you have a bottom line that is keeping you from the production. One of the reasons you want to talk your film up is the fact that, in the beginning, you will need to find a staff. Usually you'll have to use expertise that's willing to work for nothing (or next to nothing). You might have to act in your own film also....and write, direct it, and edit it. Do what you have to do to get the film "in the can" and ready to edit. You'll have to develop tunnel vision with the undertaking. If you have a day job, get used to the idea that you may have to take an additional job for a while to buy a camera or other essential gear for shooting. If you have the good fortune to still be a student you have great resources for gear. If you're not a student, then maybe you can decide to go back to school and study film. You'll have for your use some of the best resources an aspiring filmmaker can have. Film programs at universities have awesome loan programs that are a hidden resource. At college, while you can take film equipment out on loan, you may also have access to edit bays and sound booths. In some cases, they're available 24 hours a day. Students are up all night anyway, right? Also, when forming a production crew, students provide good talent for your film when you are in need of actors. You might want to take turns crewing for your friends' films, and they, in turn, will act in yours. Do what you can to assemble a crew, gather the bare minimum of equipment required to shoot, and develop a shooting schedule. As soon as you have the crew and also the guns to shoot, everything starts to gel. Press forward. A great piece of animation is a very elaborate magic trick. You’re taking something– a line, an object, a computer puppet– and designing it’s movements in such a way that it seems to come to life. Click Here to know more: Animation Here are more references: Animator - Make Anything Come To LIfe Animator - Work On A Live-Action Flm (Comment on this)
11:54 am	How To Become A Model - How To Actually Become A Model Becoming A Model - Should You Let Your Teen Become a Fashion Model? Are the parent of a teenager? If you are, have you ever been asked by your teen to be a fashion model? While a large number of teens who wish to be fashion models are girls, there are a few boys who also want do so. Although your teen may desire to become a teen fashion model, the question is should you let them? With regards to figuring out whether or not you should let your teen be a teen fashion model, there are numerous essential elements that you might wish to take into consideration. One of those factors is where they would model. Is your teenager only interested in taking part in local fashion shows, like ones that may be run by local fashion designers or local fashion store managers? Or, are they interested in “making it big?” These are important questions which you may wish to get answers to because it may really mean the difference between a yes and a no answer. Another factor that you might wish to take into consideration is jobs. Was your teenager lately approach by a local fashion designer or fashion store owner? Did they happen to see a local ad seeking teen models for an approaching local fashion show? If they did, your teen most likely stands a better change of actually becoming a teen fashion model, even if it only is for a day or two. Teens who aim high as fashion models most likely have a lot of drive and ambition; sadly, it's very difficult to make it as a professional teen fashion model. That is just something that you might want to bear in mind. Another factor that you may want to take into consideration is the kind of fashions that your teen would be modeling. This may be a little bit hard to determine if they haven’t yet arranged any appearances, however it still something that you will want to take into consideration. Teen fashions include an array of clothing pieces. You will find swimwear pieces that are often modeled, also as summer clothes, and so forth. If your teen is thinking about participating in a nearby fashion show, will they screen or maintain an eye on all viewers? Unfortunately, with numerous local fashion shows, nearly anyone can enter, including possible child predators. Making cash as a fashion model is a superb means for you child to learn regarding jobs and money, but it is important that you also keep in mind to keep their security in mind as well. As previously mentioned, if your teenager want to become a teen model and if you are okay with them doing so, you might have better luck targeting local fashion shows. With that in mind, nevertheless, in the event you would like to help your child “make it big,” you will find a number of various steps that you can take. Some of those steps may consist of getting professional photographs of them taken, as well as the hiring of an agent. The only thing that you need to do is be careful with who you choose to work with. With the recent interest in teen and child models, many parents are getting scammed by unsavory individuals. Do the proper research first and you shouldn’t have any troubles trying to get your teen into modeling. The above mentioned factors are just a couple of of the many that you might want to take into consideration, should your teenager ask about becoming a teen model. As previously mentioned, being a teen model is a great means to prepare your child for working in the “real world,” however it is a choice that should be made by the whole family. Are you ready to become a successful model? Do you have what it takes? Check out this website: How To Become Model Here are more references: Becoming A Model - How To Actually Become A Model Modeling Agencies - Discover The Right Modeling Niche For You (Comment on this)