Fallout 4 - What To Do With Your Money In Fallout 4

Fallout 4 - What To Do With Your Money In Fallout 4Fallout: New Vegas was a game that played with the concept of time, but Fallout 4 is even better in this regard. By having more time, Fallout 4 gives you an opportunity to interact with the characters in more depth. Most importantly, by having more time, you get more money to do more things with. This basically means more options for your life, making it less of a question about what you are going to do in-game.Fallout has become a popular franchise, spawning a whole series of games. The latest one is the Fallout: New Vegas and it's the sequel to Fallout 3. It is the third installment in the series and is known for taking place in the ruins of the Mojave Desert.New Vegas features two protagonists; you have the Vault Dweller who is trapped in the Courier's seat and the new protagonist you will meet in New Vegas, Courier Ryder. Both of them have their own story line. New Vegas also features the new Fallout X-8 robot which are you and t he AI companion. One of the benefits of playing with this robot is that you get more money to spend, especially on buying weapon mods.However, the way you'll go about spending your money here in New Vegas is slightly different from the way you did in the first three games. Instead of playing with the money as if you were in Fallout 2 or 3, you now have the option of purchasing guns from vendors for cash. This was done to make sure the economy of the game did not break down. Besides giving you more money to buy better weapons, purchasing weapons at vendors adds an element of realism to the game because you are using real money to purchase weapons.So how will you go about doing this? Here are a few tips that may come in handy when you're starting out with New Vegas: if you're using a sniper rifle, try to find a vendor that sells them for cash. If you're going to be spending the majority of your time carrying ammo, it may be smart to do so in a separate container that you can stash it in.As you level up in New Vegas, you'll want to aim for better weapons and armor. As you're leveling up, make sure you start putting money into your inventory so you can purchase weapons with high damage and use them in the field.The best tip in making sure you're spending the most cash in the best way possible is to stay in New Vegas, play around until you get good enough to be able to get better weapons and armor. When you can, stop spending money on vendors and buy stuff from vendors instead. You'll get more bang for your buck by doing so, so take advantage of that fact.

15 Easy Ways to Practice Spanish Throughout the Day

15 Easy Ways to Practice Spanish Throughout the Day Suzy S. Learning a new language  shouldnt be  limited to textbooks and coursework! Here, tutor Kaitlin W. shares her (easy) ideas for practicing Spanish  throughout the day   I dont come from a Spanish-speaking family, nor is my family from a country where Spanish is spoken. Yet every time I open my mouth to speak Spanish, Im asked where I am from. I have a near-native accent that leaves little trace of my Anglo roots. I often make people guess what country Im from, and Ive heard everything from Spain to Cuba! Students always want to know my secret. How did I manage to essentially eradicate my native accent and achieve a level of pronunciation that native speakers themselves envy? Below are a few of the ways that I created my own self-immersion program. By including these activities in your everyday life, you can learn and practice Spanish without  feeling like its homework! Practice Reading in Spanish 1. Change the language on your devices Consider changing your phone, computer, tablet, Facebook page, and anything else with a language option to Spanish. This is an easy way to practice Spanish, since youll see more of the vocabulary on a daily basis. For example, every time you look at your phone, youll see the date in Spanish, reinforcing the days of the week and months of the year. Facebook will ask you if you would like to agregar amigos, teaching you the verb that means “to add.” Seeing a few of the same words over and over again will help the language feel more natural to you, and youll find  it becomes easier to incorporate them into everyday life with very little effort involved! 2. Research in Spanish How many times a day do you Google something that you’re curious about? I use Wikipedia at least once a day, and I always go for the Spanish version of the website first. Next time you need information about your favorite celebrity, look at their page in Spanish and see how much you can understand before switching the language to English! 3. Pick up a Spanish newspaper In most cities, these can be found for free on the street. You can also download apps and read the news  on your phone. I recommend El País, an international newspaper from Spain. I like to read the articles out loud to practice Spanish pronunciation in addition to my reading skills. This is also a great way to stay informed about what is happening in Spanish-speaking countries. 4. Read a book in Spanish I recommend beginning with teen literature or popular novels that don’t have a lot of challenging vocabulary. You can also start with poetry, which is challenging but shorter. Pablo Neruda is one of the most famous Spanish-language poets of the 20th century, and he has written beautiful love poems, such as “If You Forget Me” (Si tú me olvidas). Another great idea  is to pick a book in English that you like and read the translation. All of the Harry Potter books are available in Spanish, as well as other popular novels such as The Da Vinci Code, The Life of Pi, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower. You can find anything on Amazon! As you build your vocabulary, try some books that were originally written in Spanish. I really enjoyed La Sombra del Viento by Carlos Ruíz Zafón. This popular book uses some advanced vocabulary, but mainly tries to use common words in unconventional ways, making it a very satisfying read for a conversational Spanish speaker. Be sure to read with a dictionary and make note of new and interesting words! 5. Take notice of signs and brochures in Spanish Depending on where you are, you might see signs in Spanish pay attention to  these! If you purchase an item with directions listed in Spanish, try reading those too. You can do this with shampoo bottles while you’re in the shower, as well. 6. Play games in Spanish Once your phone is in Spanish, many of your games will appear in Spanish, too. Trivia games force you to be quick on your feet as you practice  Spanish, as many of them are timed. If that isn’t your speed, WordBrain offers an interesting vocabulary challenge in Spanish! (Editors Note: Check out some other tutor-approved Spanish apps and games here!) Practice Listening in Spanish 7. Watch TV Shows and YouTube Videos Don’t knock telenovelas  until you try them! Netflix and Hulu now offer shows and movies in Spanish, some of which include English subtitles so you can check  how much you understand. You can also watch your favorite movies with Spanish subtitles. As for telenovelas, I recommend the ones  from Mexico. The production value is higher than other Latin American countries and the accent is faint. They speak a pure Spanish. Typically, accents of Colombia, Argentina, and Chile are harder to understand if you’re just getting started. Don’t have Netflix or Hulu? Try watching Univisión or Telemundo! I love Caso Cerrado, a Spanish-language Judge Judy! You can also check out Spanish lessons on YouTube in your spare time. Heres a playlist to get you started- 8. Get Spanish language music for your daily commute Why not practice Spanish during your commute? Singing along to songs will help your pronunciation and helps you  begin to think in Spanish. Make an effort to learn the lyrics! You can get music in any genre in Spanish, just like in English. If you like soft rock, I suggest Maná. For reggaetón, a Spanish rap, try Don Omar. You might recognize Danza Kuduro! Juanes is great for pop music, and for salsa, try listening to Marc Anthony, Celia Cruz, and Juan Luis Guerra. My favorite artist, however, is a jazzy Mexican rock group called Camila! 9. Listen to podcasts in Spanish While you’re sitting at your desk, in your car on your way to work, or at home cooking dinner, put on a podcast in Spanish. It could be one aimed at teaching Spanish or a Spanish-language podcast about another topic. For learning conversational Spanish, I recommend Coffee Break Spanish, which  focuses on conversations for  traveling abroad, like  how to order coffee! If you are a true beginner, SpanishPod101 is another great one.  They have all levels of Spanish for any student! Practice Writing in Spanish 10. Write your shopping list in Spanish Before you head out to buy something, look up the things you need to purchase and make a list in Spanish! As you find your items in the store  and  cross it off your list, actively think about the new word and associate it with the item you’ve just picked up. This is how I learned a lot of Spanish vocabulary for food! 11. Write a blog in Spanish Whether you write a public blog or a more traditional private journal, writing is a great way to practice Spanish. You can write about any topic that you are interested in, which makes your  learning experience fun and personalized. You could also make it as simple as writing about your day. Taking a few minutes to practice your Spanish writing is a great way to keep your mind thinking in the language and to pick up on any grammatical issues you may be having. 12. Get a Spanish-speaking pen pal There are many websites,  like  iTalki,  that connect you to people who are trying to learn English. I have met friends in Colombia and Chile this way, and we are still Facebook friends to this day! You can send emails  or  texts, or use Skype to practice reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Practice Speaking in Spanish 13. Visit Hispanic bodegas and supermarkets If you enjoy cooking, you may have fun shopping at Hispanic supermarkets and buying ingredients to make dishes from Spanish-speaking countries. If you can’t find the item you’re looking for, ask an employee for help in Spanish! 14. Talk in Spanish… even if you’re alone! Those moments when you don’t have anyone to speak with may be your best opportunity to really speak without inhibitions! Take advantage of alone time to speak out loud, even if no one is there to correct you. As long as you are practicing the sounds of the language, you are making progress! Speak your thoughts, narrate your day, and talk to your dog! We all do weird things when we’re alone why not make your weird thing productive? 15. Teach someone what you already know Teaching can be a great way to reinforce the knowledge that you already have without even realizing that you’re doing it. When you have to search for ways to explain something to someone, you’re actually explaining it to yourself all over again! This can be as simple as teaching your friends and family what youve learned. I continue many of these rituals daily to keep my Spanish as strong as ever. I also give  my students resources to implement their own immersion programs. Everyone has different reasons for learning a language, and its  important for students to know that they have control over their learning process and can  tailor their experience to fit their needs. You control your learning, so make it fun! Post Author:  Kaitlin W. Kaitlin W.  teaches in-home and online Spanish lessons in Medford, NJ. She holds a Bachelors degree in Spanish from The College of New Jersey. Kaitlin aspires to be a professional Spanish teacher and would love to help you succeed in learning Spanish. Learn more about Kaitlin  here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher

The Birth of an American Band in the 60s Listening Exercise

The Birth of an American Band in the 60s Listening Exercise p class=p1I recently  found an animated blog of undiscovered interviews with famous people. After wasting too much time on the site, I finally had to choose one of the interviews, and decided to share this interview with Jerry Garcia about the Grateful Dead. They are one of my favorite bands, and I especially like to listen to them in the summer. Try out the exercise and writing assignment.. If you want to practice your English a href=http://blankonblank.org/check out the site/a. They have tons of great interviews./p iframe src=//www.youtube.com/embed/gyC0oEjfhH8 width=560 height=315 frameborder=0 allowfullscreen=allowfullscreen/iframe p class=p11. What was their first band name and why did they change?/p p class=p12. How did they decide on their new name?/p p class=p13. That was about the time we ___ __ with the acid tests./p p class=p14. What kinds of bars were they playing in? How long did they play these types of gigs?/p p class=p15. Why were they able to go to one of Keseys part ies?/p p class=p16. How was their equipment different from the normal musical instruments that they played at the parties?/p p class=p17. What was their goal with the band?/p p class=p18. How long did the acid tests last?/p p class=p1Tell me about your favorite band and music. Do you think music is getting better or worse? Do you think good music is still being produced?/p

Helping Kids with ADHD Manage Big Emotions

Helping Kids with ADHD Manage Big Emotions Have you noticed that your child or teen with ADHD seems to be more emotional than his or her friends or classmates without ADHD? Is he or she happier and more excited when something positive happens, and more sad, irritable, angry when something doesnt go his or her way? Many kids with ADHD feel their emotions more powerfully than kids without ADHD. At times, the unbridled joy and excitement expressed by a child with ADHD is a gift, and his or her enthusiasm is infectious. The challenge comes when their excitement grows so big that it cant be contained, and leads to behaviors that are unsafe or are disproportionate to the situation. Conversely, when a child with ADHD is feeling deeply sad, irritable, or angry, he or she can become consumed by the emotion. Your child may struggle to move beyond his or her feelings in the moment, and see the upsetting event within the context of a bigger picture. Even small problems can trigger big emotional reactions that stick around and interfere w ith friendships, school, or family time. At a young age, all kids have a difficult time managing their emotions. Toddlers are prone to tantrums because the parts of the brain that deal with self-regulation arent well developed at this stage. Over the course of development, kids without ADHD naturally develop the capacity to better manage their emotions. For ADHD kids, the capacity and skills for emotion regulation lag behind those of their peers, and many dont naturally acquire the skills they need to effectively manage their emotions. Fortunately, emotion regulation skills can be taught, and kids with ADHD can gradually learn to become better at managing their emotions. Teaching kids with ADHD to regulate their emotions involves two phases: Teach-It Phase Learning to label emotions and sensations. At a time when your child is calm, teach him or her about emotions. Help your child list out some of the emotions he or she experiences often, and the way that his or her body feels when having these emotional reactions. For example, When I am angry, my face feels hot and my fists are clenched. It can be helpful to allow your child to play-act these feelings, so he or she can more realistically recall how his or her body might feel. Let your child know that these physical sensations are the first clue that he or she is about to experience a strong emotion. Identify calming strategies. Next, help your child think of two calming strategies that he or she can use when feeling overwhelmed with emotion. These should be easy to do, at home or in public. For example, walking away from the situation and taking five deep breaths, closing his or her eyes and thinking of something that makes him or her smile or laugh, or calmly walking away and getting a drink of water. You can also choose one or two at-home activities, like coloring or drawing, or writing down how he or she is feeling. Read together. Many kids and parents also find it helpful to read books about emotions. There are quite a few great books available for younger kids, like The Way I Feel, by Janan Cain and Listening to My Body, by Gabi Garcia (for kids in preschool about 4th grade). For girls ages 9 and up, The Feelings Book: The Care and Keeping of Your Emotions, by Dr. Lynda Madison is an excellent resource, and Understanding Myself, by Dr. Mary Lamia can be helpful for both boys and girls in this age range. Use-It Phase Once your child has learned to identify his or her emotions, the physical sensations that signal their arrival, and a few calming strategies that he or she can use when his or her feelings become overwhelming, he or she will need reminders to use these tools in the moment when experiencing powerful feelings. When you notice that your child is having difficulty managing a big emotion: Help your child label his or her emotion. Calmly ask your child how he or she is feeling. If your child has difficulty with this, label the emotion for him or her, It seems like you are pretty sad right now. Prompt him or her to use a calming strategy. Remind your child of the strategies he or she had selected and practiced, and prompt him or her to use one of the strategies now. Provide feedback. After your child has used the strategy, give feedback. You walked away and took a lot of deep breaths. You seem calmer now. Learning to manage emotions takes time, and your child will need repetition and practice to learn these skills. So, stay positive. Even if your child doesnt use his or her calming strategies perfectly, or seems only slightly calmer than he or she was before, recognize the efforts and improvement. It may not seem like it in moment, but these small improvements are actually big steps in the right direction.

15 Items to Keep at Your Desk to Reduce Stress

15 Items to Keep at Your Desk to Reduce Stress amazon.com 3. Scalp massager The most dreamy feeling in the world is having someone rub your head go ahead, agree with me. So imagine having one of these at your desk when youre feeling extra stressed. Jump on Amazon and get you one right now. And then keep reading. 4. Kneadable eraser Youre going to make mistakes. Go ahead and just acknowledge that theres no way youre going to have a perfect day. So while youre erasing your latest misspelled word, or changing up your penciled-in lunch dates, get you an eraser that forms to your frustration. Itll give you a good daily hand workout. 5. USB aromatherapy diffuser Did you even know this was a thing? Youre. Welcome. Sure, it might be like $20, but itll probably be the best 20 bucks youve ever spent. Imagine working your day away to the scent of your favorite spa. Youll be in the clouds with this trinket. themuse.com   6. 3D pin art I didnt even know these were still around but this is  definitely  something youre going to need at your desk when youre having a brain fart or writers block. Whether you smush your face into it, or your hand, itll save you from having the meltdown you can feel coming on since lunch. 7. Finger skateboard Annoy the heck out of your co-workers with this little diddy. Youll be able to practice all your skating tricks at the convenience of your desk. Sit down and get a good triple flip thing in before you really settle down to be productive. Itll start your day off on the right foot or finger? 8. Snacks Youre bound to get hungry. Keep some  non-perishable  snacks handy throughout the day. When your tummy starts grumbling, its hard to concentrate. Youll be thankful you stocked your bottom drawer. pixabay.com 9. A soft rug When your toes need to scrunch, youll want a soft rug to scrunch them on. This is a  staple  of any stress-free environment. Plus, you can make it cute as well! 10. Mala beads These are used for prayer and meditation both of which are things you do at work and school multiple times throughout the day. If you dont have your own set of Mala beads, I honestly dont know how youre surviving day to day. 11. Gum That weird taste in your mouth just isnt going to go away and theres no way youre going to be able to stop thinking about how gross it tastes. Keeping gum/mints handy will help you focus on what needs focusing, instead of wishing you listened to your dentist and kept a toothbrush at the office. pixabay.com 12. A comfy scarf Does your neck ever get chilly? Maybe it just needs a snuggle. Keep a comfy scarf close by so you can wrap up when you need to. A cold neck is not a productive neck. 13. An extra sweater/sweatshirt The number one issue that can kill a productive work session is being too cold. All of a sudden your entire body is shaking and you just cant focus. Avoid this by keeping a nice comfy sweater or sweatshirt within reach. Once youve easily fixed your temperature problem, itll be easier to get back to work! 14. Deodorant Imagine your worst nightmare panicking about a deadline and getting wait for it  sweat stains.  And then you stink. And you feel like the kid in the next study cubicle can smell you, no matter how hard you try to mask it. You even go to the bathroom and try to soak it up with paper towels. Dont be that guy. Keep a spare deodorant at your desk. Itll come in handy, I promise. pixabay.com 15. Slippers/comfy sneakers Yeah. Wear your pumps to the office. Get blisters. Good idea. No. Keep a pair of comfy shoes at your desk for during the day. Whether youre running down the hall to check your mailbox, to the vending machine, or out to your car to get a charger for your phone, you dont want to be stuck with one choice of shoe and one choice only. Trust me on this one.

Understanding the Benefits that Come with Having a Full-Time Job

Understanding the Benefits that Come with Having a Full-Time Job via Pexels.com Medical insurance benefits Depending on the workplace, you might have different medical insurance benefits, as health insurance is a standard benefit that companies offer to  full-time employees. For example, you can have general health insurance, under a PPO or HMO plan. There are differences between HMO and PPO plans, so please do your research to find out what you are working with! You might also have the option to opt-in to dental and vision insurance. If you have a health condition that will require another type of insurance (such as physical therapy or allergies), you should ask your employer for those options. Some companies even offer insurance for mental health services. When you have a  full-time job, you will likely be awarded certain insurance benefits. Do your research on these benefits to find out what you are getting. Tuition reimbursement Additionally, tuition reimbursement might be a benefit offered by your workplace. If you are a student employee, there is a chance your workplace can subsidize or reimburse some or all of your tuition. This means that in addition to your salary, your employer could take on some of the financial burden of your studies. Of course, tuition reimbursement (or subsidizing) is a great benefit your employer could offer you if you are a student. I would encourage you to do research to find out if your workplace offers this benefit. Developing interpersonal skills When you have a full-time job, you will develop interpersonal skills. A  full-time job requires you to regularly interact with people. You will likely have to work as part of a team. You might have to train new employees or present a pitch to your boss. These are skills you will need to be a productive and healthy worker. Developing interpersonal skills is a great benefit of working a full-time job. Building up your resume with experience Another benefit that comes with a full-time job is the ability to build up your resume with the skills you have learned at your job. You will gain many skills and lots of experience with a full-time job. You can include the skills you acquire in your resume or your LinkedIn profile. For example, if you learned how to use a certain specialized computer program at your job, you can list it on your resume! Your full-time job will help you gain experience, which is extremely valuable in the job market. Investing in your retirement account If you are working a full-time job, chances are good you will be able to invest in a retirement account. Even if you are young, it’s not too early to think about retirement! Most workplaces offer a 401K plan, which allows you to dedicate a certain amount of your paycheck and invest it in order to have access to that money when it’s time to retire. It’s automatically deducted from your paycheck, so you won’t even notice it. In a few decades, you will be grateful to have invested all that money! Vacation or sick days Additionally, as a full-time employee, your company will give you a set number of vacation or sick days that you can take off. Part-time employees do not get these benefits. You might also be able to take paid or unpaid time off, depending on your company’s policies. The laws vary across different states, so be sure to do some research to learn what the policies on time off are in your state. Ability to develop and build up credit When you are a full-time employee, you will make enough money to be able to develop and build up credit. People often understate the importance of credit, because good credit is required for almost anything. You will need good credit to buy a car, apply for an apartment, or even enroll in a payment plane to pay off your phone. It may seem scary to get your first credit card, but if you use it correctly, it can help you build the good credit you need. In short, pay off your credit card balance in full every month. Don’t spend more money than you can pay off. And do not, under any circumstances, miss a credit card payment (if you can’t pay it off in full, at least pay off the minimum balance). If you do this consistently, you will build and develop good credit. These are just some of the benefits you will receive if you work as a full-time employee. Ask your employer or someone in HR to go over the full list of benefits you may be eligible for as an employee working full-time at your company!

Hospital Health Care Today

Hospital Health Care Today I have been in the unenviable position of being hospitalized for the first time in many years. Bummer. Well, yes hospital stays are never fun but I was fortunate enough to have a family doctor who was really on the ball and saw my symptoms as serious enough to place me in the medical facility and get several specialist involved in solving my illness. It turns out I had a blood infection that had latched on to a couple places in my   body. This information did not come easily and there was a lot of medical detective work involved in solving my dilemma. In fact I asked the infectious disease doctor if my case was unusual as it took almost two months and three extended hospital stays to narrow down the problem. Her answer? Their all like this! Once again; bummer. Well there is a happy ending to the story because I am now on the mend and have been able to stay out of the hospital for three weeks so far. But my health problem is not what I want to tell you about. My hospital stays is what I want to talk to you about. The last time I was in a hospital was quite some time ago and apparently things have changed quite a bit. My recollection of a hospital visit is the same as looking back as a kid pulling into a gas station with dad and three attendants come running out to serve you. Pump the gas, check the oil, clean the windshield, check tire pressure. Now a days you are lucky if you can find one guy to give you a paper towel cause your hands got soiled putting the gas in yourself. Well, I found my hospital stay to be comparatively similar. I was in one of the finer hospital facilities in southern California. Very much one of the best. This was no county medical center. (No disrespect to county facilitys) This was a prestigious private facility. So I am certainly not complaining here, merely reporting. The hospital itself was fine and the help, for the most part, was great. The problem I saw most was that the people who really keep you alive, the nurses, are so overwhelmed with too many patients each, that they do not have the proper time to really care for you. What I noticed was each nurse had to prioritize in order to be affective. More time spent with sicker patients than the healthier ones. Each nurse had 5 patients they were responsible for. As soon as one was released the nurse was immediately given another one. One of the problems is   that not only do nurses have to take care of the patients, they also have to document everything you could possibly imagine that could be documented, so that the doctors have a clear picture of the progress. This includes the process of releasing the patient when ready and doing the intake work when a new one arrives, often from the emergency room and usually under pressure. The bottom line here is truly that profit has become the prime objective in medical care. Again, I would not blame this on the wonderful medical personnel that take care of us, but rather the corporate mentality that has taken over our countrys , once fantastic medical concerns. Do people come from other countrys just to get medical care that can be afforded in the United States? Yes. But does that justify the downward spiral of our countrys future health. My message here is simple. We are all being cheated out of the human right to be able to seek decent health care, when needed. Is this all the whole Obama Care deals fault. I dont think so. I just think its like every other story you see now a days. Its greed. On a side note, nursing is still an honorable career and the wages arent bad either. Doctors diagnose, nurses heal. Check out our TutorZ nursing tutors.