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Okay... time to fess-up. We all have them so why not admit it? I'm referring to those silly little things that give us a bit of simple happiness from time-to-time and are often called "guilty pleasures" although that does conjure up something more exotic. Maybe it's a warm fuzzy feeling from a too saccharine song; "Feelings" leaps to mind, but that's not my guilty pleasure. Nope, for me it's Coronation Street; that group of Mancurians who have made their way into my living room since I was a wee lad.

It first aired in the UK in 1960 and since the early sixties it has been broadcast in Canada, albeit with a delay that has varied from several months to the current mere days. The delay is due to periods of time when Corie gets bumped for hockey play-offs or Olympic coverage. The CBC has moved Corie in the daily line-up on several occasions. I can recall it airing in the mid-afternoon, late afternoon, during the dinner hour and now in its pre-prime time slot of 7:30 pm. Of course for those who miss an episode there is always the Sunday morning rebroadcast of all the week's shows. That's two and a half hours (once five hours) straight!

A few years ago, in an effort to get Canadian viewers caught up with the UK the CBC started airing 10 half-hour episodes a week, two shows back-to-back every day. This certainly cut into the lag and has brought us almost even with the UK. I suspect the reason for this was the Internet.

In the world before the Internet (yes that actually existed) we Corie fans in Canada had to rely on friends and relatives in the UK to feed us bits of storyline and gossip that were yet to air here. With the Internet now chock-a-block with Coronation Street sites, both official and not, there is ample opportunity to watch "spoilers" (sure, we could restrain ourselves and refuse to do a little research - sure we could!!) and know exactly what to expect.

But not for too long as it seems Canadian viewers will soon be watching the same episodes that air in the UK, having essentially caught up. For those who are desperate, the significant time difference between Canada and England should give them some relief - a few hours to spoil the surprise!

At first the show was in grainy black and white but now in full HD. The whole concept has adapted over the years to changing audiences as well. Where once the depiction of everyday life in a Manchester area town - Weatherfield - consisted mostly of great characters and superb dialogue things are more sensational now. Coronation Street, a back street, has seen more than its share of tram crashes, viaduct collapses, kidnappings, fires, business hijinks, marriages, divorces, re-marriages, pregnancies, abortions: it is a television show after all.

I tried to think of who my all-time favorite character is but had to settle for two candidates (guess that makes them Mancurian Candidates): Ena Sharples and Danny Baldwin are the ones I found most enjoyable. These two were on in different eras, and were very different, but great examples of what Coronation Street is.

Who does not want to have satellite TV at home? A subscription that costs only $30 a month for a basic package is enough for you to get a lot of channels that you are not even able to memorize.

Everyone knows about that. But do they know that today they can access satellite TV on their computer with a software called PC satellite TV that allows them to watch three thousands channels online?
If you never heard of it, you might be shocked. Whenever people hear about it, they always wonder that kind of technology should be expensive. It must be more expensive than the most elite package of conventional Satellite TV.

As a matter of fact, they are totally wrong. It is not cheap when they do only want to use the software for one month. But if they want to use them like forever. The PC satellite TV software should be claimed as "literally free".

Often people get excited after knowing about the software and purchase the software right away impulsively. They should, however, think about some aspects whether they need it or not.

PC Satellite TV software is only suitable for people, who:

• always spend their time in front of their computers (which means they are at the office all day).
• wants to save money and cut their monthly expenses
• always have to fight over a remote everyday when it comes to watching TV
• want convenient over quality (although there are some channels that can be viewed in high definition quality)
• travel often
• has only computer and internet connection instead of TV (for students perhaps.)

the software is the latest invention to enable users to have access to entertainment and news from all over the world and stay in touch with latest happenings as they break. How can it be so affordable? The answer is easy, it relies on the power of internet. Instead of broadcasting them through Satellite to your house, the company broadcasts them through internet signal, which is hundreds time cheaper. Years of research to solve this problem culminated in the release of the PC Satellite TV software. Once you install the software in your computer it is enabled to recognize, receive and decode these signals.

Since this is so hot in the last two years, people take the chances to scam people. They created fake software and offer no guarantee.

There are many of unsatisfied users screamed because they could not get a single channel works on their computer.

A basic package of PC satellite TV software should allow you to access more than three thousands TV channels and a thousand five hundreds radio stations.

Read more information about the offers and features and download them at Can You Access Satellite TV on Your Computer?

"All of the great leaders have had one characteristic in common: it was the willingness to confront unequivocally the major anxiety of their people in their time. This, and not much else, is the essence of leadership." - John Kenneth Galbraith, U.S. economist, "The Age of Uncertainty"

Susan has just been promoted to the position of Manager of a group of health-care professionals over another person who has similar qualifications and experience. Until Susan's promotion, she was a member of the team and worked reasonably well with everyone. Since her promotion, she has encountered a range of situations (elephants) that she is reluctant to discuss or resolve. This might be due to her inexperience or lack of leadership training or possibly she has reached her level of incompetence (the Peter Principle states that people rise to their level of incompetence: A person might be a great salesman but a terrible Area Manager!).

As an example, yesterday, she arrived at work to discover that one employee is arriving half an hour later and leaving half an hour early EVERY DAY. This is known by everyone in the department. When she told a companion of this employee to start doing the work of the absent person, the companion told her that she was not prepared to do the work of the missing person every day and that as Susan was the Manager, it was her job to resolve the situation. Susan's reply was "I can't do that because she will get offended and take unlimited sick leave." so the problem remains unresolved. This is an example of an Elephant which affects everyone in the group.

This is an example of what is known as having "An Elephant in the Room". This is the term used to describe a situation, question, problem, or controversial issue that most, or all, of the people involved know about but do not want to discuss for fear of the potential consequences so they prefer to ignore it and hope that it will disappear.

However, the fact that someone does not like something does not change the reality of the situation. And an "An Elephant in the Room" should be dealt with as soon as it appears.

Effects of NOT talking about the Elephant.

1. If you don't deal with the Elephant head on you are pretending it isn't in the room. This is unrealistic and unproductive.

2. If not dealt with, it grows bigger and the manager appears weak, ineffective and lacking in leadership skills.

3. It dismotivates rest of group so productive and meaningful contributions are reduced.

4. Multiplies hidden suspicions, whispered conversations, rumours, gossip, frustration and the possibility of favouritism within the team / organization. It also reflects on other decisions made by the manager

Effects of talking openly about the Elephant.

1. Shows the Manager is sensitive to what is happening in his/her department.
2. Shows that he/she is in control of the situation & demonstrates their ability to resolve the problem with the elephant without fear thereby displaying their leadership skills.
3. Reduces stress / worries for others members of the team.
4. Allows for a resolution of the situation rapidly.
5. People might feel bad/worried in the short-term for discussing it, but they will grow out of it.
6. Creates a positive precedent for talking openly about other possible / future Elephants.

How to talk about it: Preparation
1. Know EXACTLY what the Elephant in the room is.
2. Understand how it affects the others in the room: professionally & emotionally.
3. Be the person to raise the topic.
4. Plan in advance what you're going to say & how.
5. Prepare a range of different alternatives to resolve the problem with the benefits and drawbacks of each one.
6. Speak ONLY for yourself. Unless you are a mind reader you CAN NOT know what the others are thinking.

Step 1: Identify and Name It.
- When you identify the elephant and give it a name it stops becoming problematic, intimidating & controlling, because it is now out in the open and people are able to openly discuss it, it becomes easier to resolve.

Step 2: Consult the Group.
- Ask members of the team to propose possible solutions BEFORE you outline your ideas. Consultation is ALWAYS better than imposition!

Step 3: Reach Agreement.
- Agree the next steps to be taken: Who will do what, when, how, etc., and ensure that the people involved agree and are committed to doing what they have agreed!

Step 4: Feedback.
- Arrange for feedback from the other people in the team or who are affected by this problem & solution.

Step 5: Help the Group Envision a Better Future.
- The manager should always express confidence that the agreed plan will be successful and that the Elephant is now tamed.

Step 6: Reward Success and Inform the Group about the Consequences of Failure.
-The team need to know the benefits of a successful solution and the consequences of failure.

To confront or not to confront?
There are times when the elephant is present in a group situation and, at other times, it might be with an individual person. Each of these requires a different approach.

When working with a group, IF the Elephant affects the whole group, it is better to deal with in a special meeting.

If the Elephant is (or with) an individual, it is usually better do deal with it personally in a one-to-one meeting behind closed doors and away from inquisitive ears!

NOTE:
Elephants exist everywhere: in business & outside. If you're with a customer and your organization has had problems which have appeared in the newspapers, don't pretend it didn't happen - admit it and move on. Most people will Google you & your organizations before meetings and will know what is happening. Be up front about it.

Rose's journal is the Story of a girl in the Great Depression. This book will help your child to go through 1930's. Rose was a girl living in a farm area in Kansas. It was the period of a great depression. The pages of the Rose's Journal take the reader to a different world. It is similar to the historical story. With the story of Rose, the writer makes the reader to go through the depression in 1930. The black and white photographs make the journal look more real. The entire picture depicts the life of Rose.

It can assist your child to take a look of how miserable life was for a little girl Rose. However, Rose's journal can be enjoyable for the young readers. It makes the readers to go through the fascinating period in American History. It was the time when Amelia Ear hart made her alone flight. It was from Hawaii to the place California. It was the toughest period in the American History. In this period, most of the Americans lived a miserable life. In short, they went through "Use it up, wear it out, and make it do, or do without." situation.

Every line in the Rose's Journal is very expressive. The print of this book looks like a notebook paper. It seems like a hand written one. It also consists of the drawings of the most vital things in Roses life. The most important things in Rose's life include her puppy, her family and a radio, radio was the biggest part of everyone's life before. Radio was the only entertaining instrument for the kids and adults.

Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people, resulting in about 4,400 deaths per year. How do you help a child in distress regain a healthy emotional balance and peace of mind? It isn't easy, but it is achievable and must be done if your child is going to thrive into adulthood. In this article I will give a brief explanation of cyber-bullying and what to do if you suspect your child is contemplating suicide.

Cyber-bullying includes the following: a variety of non-physical attacks, spreading gossip, sending hateful messages, as well as posting embarrassing pictures and videos. As innovations are made in electronic communication and electronic media, cyber-bullies will also have access to new technology and will use it for bullying in new and possibly more damaging ways.

Here are some ways to identify if your child is being cyber-bullied.

• Avoiding friend and peer activities

• Not attending school

• Falling or extremely fluctuating grades in school

• Isolating themselves in their rooms

• Increased unexplainable anger, resentment, or mood swings

• Self-destructive behavior such as cutting themselves

• Fascination with violence, weapons, and death

What can you do if you suspect your child is contemplating suicide? Below are some vital steps you can take to gain some understanding of the situation and how to best help your child cope:

• Don't freak out. Simply ask the child directly whether he or she is contemplating suicide. Regardless of the answer, if you feel that he or she is in danger of self-harm, discreetly remove any items from the home that could likely be used in a suicide attempt.

• Listen to anything that they have to tell you without judgment and with a constant focus of concern for the child. If you start judging or throwing around accusations, you will effectively shut off a vital line of communication. You want your child to be able to talk to you.

• Help them to understand that the overwhelming emotions that they are feeling are temporary, and that they will change as the child grows and learns to see things from different perspectives. Helping your child look at the world through a different framework and showing them how to turn a situation from a negative to a positive is an important step that any parent or guardian can take to stabilize the child's emotional health.

• Make an appointment with a mental health professional. Your child may resent you for making them go to counseling or take prescription psychiatric medications in the short-term, but the end result-an emotionally healthy, stable and ALIVE adult-is worth it.

Craggy granite peaks, shimmering waterways, vast forests and abundant wildlife make Montana's "Big Sky Country" the classic vacation destination for folks who want to experience the biggest and best of the great outdoors. Many Montana campgrounds and Montana RV campground resorts offer packages including a total big country experience, so call ahead to find out.

Near the northwest Montana town of West Glacier is a 1,000,000-acre expanse of Rocky Mountains, frosty lakes, cedar forests, alpine meadows and waterfalls. Glacier National Park is an intensely rugged land sculpted by ancient rivers of ice. The 50 glaciers that inspired the park's name are vast accumulations of ice and snow that continually advance through the mountains, even today reshaping the countryside as they progress through time and space. Glacier National Park is a designated Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site. Together with Canada's Waterton Lakes National Park, it's officially titled Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. One essential park experience is the Going-to-the-Sun Road, a 52-mile east to west auto route that winds past lakeshores, wildflower fields and the Continental Divide. (RVers should note that vehicle size restrictions apply on portions of this thoroughfare.) For travelers who prefer open-air tours, Glacier serves up more than 700 miles of trails for horses, bikes, and hikers; streams for fishing; and excellent locations for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

Also found in the northwest near Moiese, the National Bison Range is a federal wildlife refuge managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. A large variety of habitats are represented in this preserve, including wetlands, forests, streams and the predominant grassy Palouse Prairie. Part of the resident bison population freely roams the refuge while other bison are kept in enclosures where visitors can observe them closely. Bison bulls tip the scales at 2,000 pounds and they have shaggy brown bodies with heavy fur capes, big muscle humps on their backs, massive, woolly heads and thick horns. Females are half as large with smaller humps, smoother coats and thinner horns. When viewing bison, caution should always be exercised, especially with bulls or any cows accompanied by calves. The good news for avid wildlife watchers is that, in addition to the American bison herd that varies from 350 to 400 animals, the Bison Range shelters a number of other mammal species including coyotes, red fox, elk and black bears, plus birds such as hawks and meadowlarks. There are lots of great Montana campgrounds and Montana RV camping resorts around these parts, many of which are open year round.

In "Big Sky Country's" north central region, among gold rush towns and wilderness areas, Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park is located 19 miles west of Three Forks. Montana's original and most popular state park highlights Mother Nature's geologic prowess - the stalactites, stalagmites, helictites, and columns of one of the region's most celebrated limestone cave systems. Rangers at Lewis and Clark guide visitors through seasonal, two-mile-long adventures "down under" where they talk about the history, geology and ecology of the park's caverns. Up above ground by the light of day, the park entertains guests with hiking trails, a fishing stream, picnic areas and an inviting natural neighbor - the Jefferson River.

Located in south central Montana, northwest Wyoming and east Idaho, Yellowstone National Park is the world's first, and oldest, national park. This highly acclaimed International Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site contains tangible evidence of one of the earth's major active volcanoes. The familiar landmark Old Faithful and the park's 10,000 other geysers and hot springs are the fascinating cornerstones of the Yellowstone adventure. And there's so much more to see and do all year long. Canyons, cliffs, mountains, valleys, lakes, waterfalls and wildflowers decorate Yellowstone's 2.2 million acres. Antelope, trumpeter swans, elk, otters and eagles also share the wonders of Yellowstone National Park.

Fort Peck Lake Reservoir and Recreation Area is located on northeast Montana's Missouri River near the town of Fort Peck. Boaters and anglers can't lose at Fort Peck Lake, the state's principal waterway. It's a 134-mile-long lake with a maximum depth of 220 feet and 1,600 scenic miles of shoreline. As a swimming hole that accommodates 50 species of fish, Fort Peck Lake delivers crowd-pleasing catches like walleye, Chinook salmon, northern pike and smallmouth bass. And here's another nice recreational bonus - Fort Peck's reservoir is surrounded by the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge, a 1,000,000-acre haven that's made to order for hiking, fishing and hunting.

To play these games, you always visit the mall and play it on the arcade. In the arcade, you will see different games available. Some are even placed on realistic cars or fighter planes that are designed to follow each move you make. For example, if you play in a very fighter plane, you will see that the machine will follow the plane's movements, once you bank your plane right, you'll feel the machine that you simply are in move right too, if you pull up, you'll feel that the machine can additionally point up.

A number of the arcade games actually have a vibration feedback to alert you that you're being hit by the enemy. There are even 2 player modes where you can go head to head with your friends in a very dog fight or you can do cooperative missions where your friend can be your wingman. There are a lot more and more arcade games available.

However, you'll head to the arcade everyday as doing thus can be too expensive. Thus, you must buy your own video gaming console where you'll be in a position to play right in your own home. Though it won't contain all the realistic machines that you'll find within the arcade, you'll be in a position to still have that great graphics and sound quality within the games.

Another nice factor regarding shopping for your own gaming console is that you'll have flexibility in choosing your games. There are a wide selection of games accessible that is not yet out there or not possible to put in arcades.

So as to maximise enjoyment when you buy a video gaming system, you would like to buy the best. But,, you will marvel what makes a sensible gaming console. With the amount of gaming consoles out there in the market these days, individuals get confused on which gaming console they must purchase. The competition makes gaming console makers develop the newest graphics and sound technology and integrate them in their systems creating all the various kinds of gaming consoles in the market really stand out.

Sega, Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony are four of the large names in the gaming console industry. They create the best gaming consoles within the market and very took the world by storm with every new version released. Once you play in these consoles, you will recognize that it will extremely give quality entertainment for you and your family. When you have got the time, you'll spend hours on playing an action packed game with superb realism and sound quality.

Video games are a technological explosion from year to year as the games become more and more and more and more realistic, jumping in an exceedingly very short time from flat screens with bouncing balls to 3-D total immersion games. Video games are also beneficial in introducing kids to computers and whereas not the most well-liked games among children, there are various academic games. Video games are a hot medium, that needs active participation and therefore desensitizes the small demons to the violence and hell that's super Mario death match. Video games are nearing an evolutionary leap, a purpose where game worlds can appear and feel simply as real because the films we see in theatres, or the news we watch on TV. Video games are appreciated as each art forms in their own right and as tools for the creation of art works like "Machinema" or the video loops of digital artists who use clips from games to construct avant-garde video art. Video games aren't harmful as could assume because all everybody hears regarding is Grand Thief Auto games and alternative violent games.

If you choose a video gaming system that has of these options, you purchased the most effective video game system available. With the continuing development of various gaming consoles, whatever different features it may bring.