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HOUSTON DAILY JOURNAL Marshall honored by VFW BKfiL X 4HH lx. H | IkJ jiA lE24k *99H| ill A »4Mi4 r L' w.-^.-:.w^..:.-..^-, v v'- ■”'l i«v <*s§9Bl? 9 unffi 1 *«af * ,f lll^Jß '-4. » Journal/Charlotte Perkins l/.S. Rep. Jim Marshall, D-Macon, center, was guest of honor Friday night at a bar becue supper held by VFW Post 6605 in Warner Robins. Marshall, a Vietnam War veteran, was recognized for having recently been inducted into the Ranger Hall of Fame. He is shown here with Ben Damron, Post 6605 Commander, Omer Hight, Ralph Thomas, Commander of the Dept, of Ga. VFW; Johnny Johnson, Past Post Commander and Legislative Affairs Officer; Walt Hagan, State Surgeon, Dept, of Ga. VFW; Pledge Cannon, Third District VFW, Cindi DiNard and Herbert Haugabrook. Former HCHS principal joins CSU Special to the Journal COLUMBUS - Columbus State University opens the fall semester with 51 new professors on campus, includ ing a former state education official nationally heralded as a classroom technology innovator. Coming to CSU from the Georgia Department of Education is Mike Hall, who joins the College of Education as an educational leadership professor. Formerly the deputy state superintendent of instruc tional technology, he recent Phone’s a creation of fabrication Dear Alexander Graham Bell: We need to talk. Let’s meet face to face, though. The last thing I want right now is another telephone call. No offense. Still, we need to talk about this invention of yours, the telephone. What were you thinking? Do you realize that 130 years later, your instru ment has become nothing but a way for big companies to send American jobs over seas, where cheaper labor can call me from halfway around the world to ask for my business? If not for the phone, those jobs would have stayed home. Moreover, I read that the companies get their employ ees to use Anglicized names to make it sound as though the calls are coming from Anytown, USA. I admit I don’t understand big business, Alex, but I do understand deception. If people are going to use your invention to contact me, they at least need to be honest. For instance, the other evening my phone rang at home. It was a young lady whom I had trouble under standing. I had to ask her to repeat herself. A lot. “Hello.” “Yes, good evening, Mr. Moore. I would like to speak to you about signing up for our Internet service.” “I’m happy with my service now. Thank you. Goodbye.” “Mr. Moore, I would like to tell you about our service.” “I’m sorry, I didn’t get your name.” Subscribe today Call 987-1823 ly was cited by the magazine Government Technology as one of the “Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers in the U.S. for innovative technol ogy projects.” Among his accomplishments, he cre ated the Georgia Virtual School that delivers, via Georgia Public Broadcasting, advanced placement courses to students in all Georgia high schools. At CSU, Hall will direct another “virtual school” ini tiative one that will simu late various classroom sce narios for education majors “Debbie.” “Your name is Debbie?” “Yes, my name is Debbie.” “OK, Debbie, and where did you say you were calling from?” “Our headquarters are in Cincinnati.” “So, you’re calling from Cincinnati?” “Yes,” Debbie said. “You are physically in Cincinnati?” (Longer pause.) “Yes.” “I’ve never been to Cincinnati, Debbie. Isn’t that just down the road from Seattle?” (Pause.) “I’m not sure, Mr. Moore. I’ve been betton” Glynn Moore “Thank Columnist 1 nanK Morris News Service yOU Very much.” Debbie was nice enough, Alex, but I didn’t need new Internet ser vice any more than I needed misrepresented geography. A week later, I received anoth er deceptive call, this one from here in Georgia. “Hello.” “Mr. Moore, this is Bob. I see that you receive Coping with Life Without Drooling Like a Slackjaw magazine. How would you like to renew it at our special rate?” “Uh, actually, my subscrip tion ran out some time ago. So, you’re with the maga Top Notch Cleaning Service ‘‘Where We Take Cleaning To The Highest Level” Rvo No job Too Small! We Schedule On Short Notice FREE ESTIMATES! Residential/Commercial 109 Springfield Court • Perry, GA 31069 478-218-4676 00034454 from a specially designed lab in Jordan Hall. As Houston County High School principal, Hall drew national recognition to the school between 2002 and 2004 from CNN and seven national publications for the integration of technology across the curriculum. In addition to teaching the courses “Strategic Planning” and “Human Growth and Development” at CSU, Hall will draft an assessment of the College of Education’s use of technology for recent ly hired dean, David Rock. zine?” (Pause.) “Yes, Mr. Moore, I repre sent the magazine.” “So, Bob, why didn’t you know that I don’t get the magazine any more? Doesn’t it say there on my account in your computer?” “Well, I’m not actually from the magazine itself. I’m with a subscription ser vice, and we were given your name.” “I see. Here’s the thing, Bob. When one of your peo ple called three nights ago, I told the woman to let me think about it. And when somebody called me the next night, I said no. And when someone called me last night, I said to please stop calling me. And now, you folks are still calling. What’s the deal?” “Mr. Moore, did I men tion that because you have been a faithful subscriber to Coping magazine, I can get you a great deal on Stop the World and Let Me Off monthly?” “Good night, Bob.” By the way, Alex, I con tacted the magazine the next day and subscribed again, at a much cheaper price than the subscription service offered. Not that you care. No, you invented the telephone and went on your merry way. Alfred Nobel didn’t do that much harm when he invent ed dynamite, and he even atoned for it by setting up a Peace Prize. Reach Glynn Moore at (706) 823-3419 or glynn. moore@morris.com. LOCAL Even if you like your job* prepare for next job hunt! By Ray Westbrook Morris News Service LUBBOCK, Texas - To help professionals weather the rough seas of a world in economic change, Lisa Spears, external affairs officer for Work Source of the South Plains, has put together a list of strategies. She advises new work ers to keep track of their achievements, education, training and contacts because they will be need ed for the next job hunt: “Even if you like your new job, you need to prepare for your next job hunt and the future course of your career.” The Work Source tips form an acrostic that spells STRATEGIC. They include the following. Seek advice - Continue to connect with people. Ask those you know or meet for career advice. Read career management books. Go to a career counselor. . Take risks - Step out side your routine. Ask for new assignments that will stretch your skills and raise your profile. Research and request Gary Virden named to key post at Orlando retreat Special to the Journal Gary Virden will be the new Director of Spa and Recreation at the 1,500- room resort, set to open in Orlando, Fla. on Sept. 9. Virden’s hometown is Marshallville, and he is a 1999 graduate of The Westfield Schools. Dan Giordano, General Manager of Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, made the announcement. “It’s an honor to wel come Gary to the Rosen family,” said Dan Giordano, General Manager of Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando,. “Rosen Hotels have a repu tation for impeccable ser vice and quality that Gary exudes. He brings a joy and professionalism to our new full service Spa at Shingle Creek and the other recre ational amenities that will create a warm and inviting environment that we know will exceed guest expecta tions.” As Director of Spa and Recreation, Virden will be responsible for overseeing all operations of the Spa and Recreation outlets, including the 13,000 sq. ft, nine-room spa and the full service salon, as well as the 3,000 sq. ft. fitness center, four swimming pools, two tennis courts, beach volley ball court, basketball and nature trail. Virden will also be designing spa pack ages and signature services that are indigenous to the area and bring to life the resort’s unique setting on tin Bmuut 1* Mono* a/ OCTOBER *6-15,2006 * A Jgllllllp i: Gretchen Wilson October 7 I iC** Prilowc Presents Big & Rich October 14 equipment that will help you do your job better. Do work that may earn you a promotion. Consider chang ing fields. Research - Assess your self. Identify and study your interests in depth. Read about other compa nies and occupations, the economy and trends in your field. Research gives you an edge: If your circumstanc es change or you change, you’ll be ready. Alliances - Develop rela tionships with people in your organization, profes sion, industry and commu nity. They may bring you opportunities and informa tion. Volunteer and share your time and talents with others. Give back the help you received when you were job hunting. Training - Your success depends on lifelong learn ing. Increasing your knowl edge and skills makes you more flexible, able to take on different types of work when your first choice isn’t available. Read about your field, attend conferences and workshops. Take courses at your local college. Go back , Jr .jjigj /maw Jr* 1 .#■ {BBT v. %, Shingle Creek, headwaters of the Florida Everglades. Virden s career began at the Ritz-Carlton Spa, Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, Georgia where he excelled as a leader in their award-winning AAA Four-Star Spa while study ing advertising and market ing at Georgia College & State University. GMUPIsf Heals Dc veil have sc methinfi Dresses tc sell and It’s under imis —rr IM? If, sc, tali cur 1 (kmlM dept. + He'll " rts runitfcrSdavs M limit 2 iNlctistci&r per week must run hi 3 lines ■ i§y|R| w •• f llg The Beach Boys October 13 ■r / v * jfi Special 6u«t Star Cowboy Troy Leroy Van oy\e 0 fte Amtenten WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2006 ♦ Virden Reaves Arena Concert Helmets On Sate August 26 9:00 a.m. Advancer^** admis* 10 Country Gold Tour October IS > Rex Allen Jr. * Jimmy Fortune «Jean Shepard ‘Bitty Joe Royal ‘ Tommy Cash to school. Your employer might pay for some of this training, so investigate it. ! Energy - Take care of yourself. Eat well and exeri cise regularly. Surround yourself with upbeat, supi portive people. Stay posi-. tive; it’s the best energized of all. It helps you attract healthy people and get more done. Goals - Establish goals that reflect your purpose or mission in life. Visualize yourself in your ideal job. What do you do? Who’s with you? What’s the environ ment? Develop and imple ment the steps needed to achieve your vision. Innovate - Try something new so you can do your work better, faster, cheaper. Innovation combines cre ativity with common sense and requires you to turn your ideas into reality. Suggest ways to improve operations. Commitment - Commit to guiding your career’s future. Plan your life - don’t just react to events. Then implement your ideas. Invest in yourself and your future the way any entre preneur would. He then became involved in establishing vital oper ational procedures in the Ritz-Carlton, bachelors Gulch as well as the Ritz- Carlton, Orlando, Grande Lakes, both AAA Four- Star Spas. Virden was also directly involved in bench marking several spa stan dard operating procedures that reached company- wide within the Ritz-Carlton family. Most recently before join ing the Rosen team, Virden served as the Spa Director at the Wyndham Palace Resort and Spa in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. He is also a graduate of the Holistic Institute of Massage Therapy where he holds a degree in massage therapy and is a Licensed Massage Therapist in the state of Florida. He is currently a member of the International Spa Association, the Florida State Massage Therapy Association and the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. cl GEORGIA I Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter Perry • 1-75 at Exits 134 & 135 478-987-3247 800-987-3247 (Georgia only) www.georgianationalfair.com 5A