Where to Find Bellringers:
Blog URL: http://mybellringers.blogspot.com/
Category: Education, Personal Interests

Bellringers

Our educators get our undying respect at this blog, as many of you already know. This is one educator who has certainly earned that respect, both for her dedication to her students and profession and for her willingness to go above and beyond her calling.

Bellringers – Why You Should Go

Carol Richtsmeier is going above and beyond the ‘normal’ lessons of the classroom and teacher education, and teaching the lessons that one can only learn one way—by doing. Her blog is by a teacher for a teacher, and for parents and anyone else who is interested, and it’s all about the tips and tricks that they won’t teach you on a teacher inservice day. It’s life’s lessons and the reality of teaching, all rolled into one—and it’s very good stuff!

As for topics, they are quite diverse; after all, isn’t that the reality of life? But there is always a moral and always something new to learn. More than that, though, they are all infused with Carol ‘Richie’ Richtsmeier’s energy and passion for life, living, and education. It’s a passion that is infectious, and if you can get through her profile without a smile, I’d be thoroughly surprised.

Summing Up Bellringers

It’s worth a trip over to Bellringers just to enjoy Carol’s attitude and spirit. Be careful, though, you might just learn a thing or two about life along the way!

Go here to check out Bellringers.

Mary Ward
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Where to Find The Travelin’ Librarian
Blog URL: http://www.travelinlibrarian.info/
Category: Education, Professions, Personal Interests

The Travelin’ Librarian

Michael Sauers is one librarian who can see the future of his profession, and is helping to bring information and library sciences to the next level.

The Travelin’ Librarian – Why You Should Go

If you are one who thinks that libraries are an endangered species due to the advent and growth of the Internet, think again. Michael Sauers is showing through his blog that libraries and the science of information access are far from extinct—they’re simply enjoying an evolution of sorts.

Michael has a strong interest both in his profession and in information and technology. He is continually developing new and better ways for people to access quality information, and securing the ever-important role of the library in doing so. His many projects include both online and offline endeavors, as well as education and training for others in his field. His blog is his portal to all of these projects and interests.

Summing Up Travelin’ Librarian

Free access to information is one of the only things that can continue to compel the human race to progress. Michael Sauers is doing his part and much more to make sure that the best of all opportunities available are utilized to that end.

Go here to check out The Travelin’ Librarian.

Mary Ward
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Where to Find Medicine And Technology:
Blog URL: http://www.medicineandtechnology.com/
Category: Health, Technology

Medicine And Technology

Keeping up with medicine and technology in this day and age is no small feat. Still, we all have an interest in doing so, and so Dr. Joseph Kim‘s Medicine and Technology blog is a great gift to us all.

Medicine And Technology – Why You Should Go

Whether you are in one of the medical professions, a related field, or if you are simply an average person trying to advocate and manage your best health and well-being, you will find Dr. Joe’s blog to be an unparalleled, valuable resource. On his blog Dr. Joe works to deliver the most useful and interesting news and information in the field of medicine, health, and related technologies. Part and parcel to this is showing both the public and medical professionals how to best utilize new technologies and how to sort out what is truly useful and advantageous.

In addition, Dr. Joe works hard to show medical professionals how technology can be changing the scope of their professions by branching out through technology to other related jobs and positions.

From Dr. Joe on his interests, goals, and blog:

“I’m Dr. Joe Kim, a physician with a passion for medicine, technology, and public health. I also have an interest in non-clinical opportunities for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals. This includes information about medical consulting, being a physician entrepreneur, medical writing, pharma/biotech, medical education, managed care, and more.”

Summing Up Medicine And Technology

Dr. Joseph Kim’s Medicine and Technology blog is an intersection of many of the advancements of today, delivered conveniently thorough one of the most accessible and accessed points for information and research. You’ll find Dr. Joe at his blog and all around the web (including here where you’ll find Dr. Joe on Twitter) promoting medicine and technology in the public and professional interest.

Go here to check out Medicine And Technology.

Mary Ward
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Where to Find Successful Teaching:
Blog URL: http://successfulteaching.blogspot.com/
Category: Education, Personal Interests

Successful Teaching

With more than 30 years’ experience in the classroom, an instructor’s position with Furman University, national board certifications and awards to her name, Pat Hensley is more than qualified to lead a blog about Successful Teaching. It is to the extreme benefit of so many that she does.

Successful Teaching – Why You Should Go

Successful Teaching is Pat Hensley’s contribution back to the field that she loves so well (as if her contribution and dedication to children hasn’t been enough!). The blog is designed as a leading resource for teachers and educators, delivering to them ideas and strategies to maximize their experience on a personal level, and create the most successful educational experience for their students as possible. The blog and the mission is very personal for Pat, and she works hard to not only deliver unlimited educational resources (many of which are of great use to parents and students, too), but to also build a community of support. From Pat:

“I hope you enjoy reading these strategies and tips for successful teaching. If you enjoy these, please encourage others to drop in and read them too because I feel that it is important for us to support each other and share ideas that work. “

Summing Up Successful Teaching

The impact of a blog like Pat’s goes far beyond the individual reader. This is a blog that supports one of the most important professions, and so by extension impacts upon our children and ourselves. This blog is not only a great resource and benefit for teachers, but for every student whose life is touched by one of Pat Hensley’s readers.

Go here to check out Successful Teaching.

Mary Ward
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Where to Find Forensic Science Blog:
Blog URL: http://www.all-about-forensic-science.com/forensic-science-blog.html
Category: Science, Personal Interests

Forensic Science Blog

Forensic Science is one of those fields that has gained much popular attention lately, and in large part due to its feature in various entertainment outlets and prominence in media and news reporting. This has sparked a flood of interest in the science—a flood this blog is more than ready to receive.

Forensic Science Blog – Why You Should Go

Why go to the Forensic Science Blog? Simple. To satisfy your curiosity and to learn anything and everything you want to know in relation to forensic science and its uses and applications.

With nearly 30 categories of information, from the most obscure to the most obvious uses of forensics, and an even larger parent website maintained by two professionals in the field, you are sure to feed your inner forensics fire here. For more serious readers, students, professionals, and others interested in a career in forensics or a related field, you will find links and information not only for how to get started, but also stories “from the field” to give you an insight into what life as a forensic scientist really is like.

Summing Up Forensic Science Blog

This blog delivers pages upon pages of information and insight into the dynamic and ever-progressing field of forensic science and application. It is just what it claims to be and more—your “Comprehensive Guide to the World of Forensic Science”.

Go here to check out Forensic Science Blog.

Mary Ward
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Where to Find Life in a Cubicle:
Blog URL: http://www.examiner.com/x-3040-Minneapolis-Life-in-the-Cubicle-Examiner
Category: Humor, Professions

Life In A Cubicle

Disengaged, disgruntled, disinterested…those are a lot of “dis’s” that could be used to describe Dudley B. Dawson‘s attitude toward life in a cubicle. But they all make for good reading as he builds upon them in his humor blog, Life in a Cubicle.

Life In A Cubicle – Why You Should Go

I found Life In A Cubicle listed under “Observational Humor” on BlogCatalog. It seemed an entertaining category, so I bit, and low and behold, there was Dudley Dawson‘s blog featured right at the top. So I bit again, and I was not disappointed in the least.

Dudley’s blog is, as you’ve probably guessed, a tongue-in-cheek look at life through the eyes of a cubicle-dweller. It’s a funny, snarky blog poised to help others in similar situations through their days, offering laughs and commiseration, and more than a few tips for more efficient slacking. (Don’t worry, you can even read it at work if you follow Dudley’s tips for surfing in your cube incognito.)

“Dudley B. Dawson’s Life in the Cubicle observes life from the confines of a 4×6 cubicle in the most depressing location known to man — corporate headquarters of a fortune 500 company. Topics including “Seven Habits of Highly Effective Slackers” and “Top 8 ways to sneak out of work early” will keep you laughing through your monotonous work day.”

Summing Up Life In A Cubicle

Funny. That just about says it all. This is a somewhat darkly amusing blog (somewhat dark—completely amusing) that will let you know first that you are not alone, and second that a little humor can go a long way to get you through your day and back into the glorious presence of real, bona-fide natural light.

Go here to check out Life in a Cubicle.

Mary Ward
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Where to Find The Life Of A Veterinarian:
Blog URL: http://avetsguidetolife.today.com/
Category: Pets, Animal Care

The Life Of A Veterinarian

The Life of a Veterinarian is not something a lot of us pay regular attention to, even though many of us are pet lovers and/or owners; and these are the people we go to when we need either medical assistance, preventative medicine, or plain old pet advice. With this blog, we are gifted with an uncommon look into the life and mind of a veterinarian.

The Life Of A Veterinarian – Why You Should Go

The title of the blog may make it sound like a day to day account of life in the vet’s office, of which some posts are. This blog has loads more to offer, though. Veterinarian Dr. Chris Bern maintains the blog, where he talks on a full range of animal-related topics, offers tips and advice, and accepts reader questions for Q&A (with a reasonable disclaimer, of course). He also tackles issues of controversy head-on, having recently dedicated a full week to controversies and misconceptions in the animal world. All of this he does in an approachable, down-to-earth manner, hitting just the right balance of common sense and care.

Summing Up The Life Of A Veterinarian

The Life of a Veterinarian is a blog that any animal owner will enjoy. This is a place to learn more about life with pets and to get answers to your questions and concerns. It’s like having your vet on-call 24 hours a day, only he thinks to advise you on topics you haven’t even thought of yet.

Go here to check out The Life of a Veterinarian.

Mary Ward
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Where to Find Digital Immersions:
Blog URL: http://stephenfrink.blogspot.com/
Category: Photography

Digital Immersions

Stephen Frink, author of Digital Immersions, has many credits to his name. He is Director of Photography for Scuba Diving magazine, a published author, and one of the most frequently published underwater photographers. He also runs his own self-named School of Underwater Digital Imaging, a work that serves largely as the base of his blog. With a resume like that, (and that’s just the beginning) it’s hard to imagine him having time to blog, too. But he does, and his craft is our gift at his Digital Immersions blog.

Digital Immersions – Why You Should Go

The resume sort of clears up this question, but to be more specific, Stephen‘s blog is first and foremost a place of education. He uses it in many ways as an extension of his imaging school as a way to reach out to a larger audience and share his tips and techniques with a more far-reaching crowd. If you’ve any interest in underwater photography, this is a blog for you.

That aside, this is a place to go even if you have no interest in ever snapping a single pic of the underwater world. As mentioned, Stephen is a true professional, and the blog is worth going back time and again just to enjoy the sites. The images Stephen captures are nothing short of amazing, and something few of us will ever have the fortune to experience.

Summing Up Digital Immersions

Stephen’s blog is worth your time, for all the reasons mentioned here. Go for the facts or go for the fun, but prepare to be entertained either way as you see things from this diver’s eye view.

Go here to check out Digital Immersions.

Mary Ward
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Where to Find The Policeman’s Blog:
Blog URL: http://coppersblog.blogspot.com/
Category: Lifestyles, Careers, Police

The Policeman’s Blog

People have all manner of opinions regarding the police and their work; many of these will depend on which side of the law you find yourself on, or your exposure to them. There will always be those who disdain anyone related to “coppers” (as the author affectionately refers to himself), and those with nothing but the utmost respect for law enforcement. And then there are those who maintain an ounce of fear related to the power the police wield, despite their respect for them. Before you make your conclusions, though, it might help to get to know a bit about the real life of the police on the streets.

The Policeman’s Blog – Why You Should Go

A very simple reason to go is that this blog provides a look into the field of police work in a way no assumption could do justice. The blog offers a unique look into the life of real, live police officers in the UK and Canada. It also shares insights from around the world as the author frequently imparts interesting tidbits and comparisons with his colleagues.

Adding a healthy dose of entertainment to the mix, the blog is written with humor and some [understandable] cynicism, as witnessed in the introduction to the blog.

“A Journey into the mad, mad world of the British underclass and the public sector, where nothing is too insane for it to be written down and copied in triplicate. VIEWS EXPRESSED PROBABLY DON’T REFLECT OFFICIAL POLICY. “This blog will do more to put people off calling the police than anything, other than actually calling the police” (PC David Copperfield.) This blog is written by and accepts submissions from serving and former police officers and concerned MOPs.”

Summing Up The Policeman’s Blog

The Policeman’s Blog is a rare opportunity to see life through the eyes of the men and women on the streets. Love them or hate them, law enforcement serves a very high function in all of our societies, and they deserve to at least have their voices heard, or read.

Go here to check out The Policeman’s Blog.

Mary Ward
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Where to Find Flight Level 390:
Blog URL: http://flightlevel390.blogspot.com/
Category: Lifestyles, Professions

Flight Level 390

Airline travel is something taken entirely for granted by the common traveler. But there must be another side to the story—the side of those upfront who make it all possible. Surely there is, as Dave‘s Flight Level 390 blog clearly shows.

Flight Level 390 – Why You Should Go

If you’ve ever wondered about the life and times of the average airline pilot, this blog is your place to find out. Dave, an experienced airline pilot, blogs about his travels “through time and space” and his life as an airline pilot. It’s a unique look at this job from all perspectives, personal and professional. Dave takes you “inside the cockpit” with him, detailing his flights and experiences with amazing, eye-opening accounts.

Summing Up Flight Level 390

Flight Level 390 is an opportunity to live vicariously and to gain a higher respect for those who fly us ’round the globe on an hourly basis. Take advantage of this unique look inside to see what life is like at the helm.

Go here to check out Flight Level 390.

Mary Ward
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