villagebrat

@villagebrat (9)

United States • Age 58

Joined myLot 18 years ago

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Getting funding for business venture

starzdon @starzdon (17) • Jamaica 3 Nov 08

I have a really good business prospect with business plan prepared and all relevant information. Problem is,I am located in Jamaica. I have tried a number of sites that offer to hook me up with angel investors, venture...

business plan

investment opportunity

investors

jamaica

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villagebrat I would be leary of paying places like that to get started, especially someone (or place) you find online. I am not sure what resources you have in Jamaica, but are there organizations that you can go to locally? Is there a Small Business Administration or...

6 Nov 08

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medical transcription

teteimathews @teteimathews (265) • Singapore 28 Jan 08

Hey guys (mylotters), These days, I have got interest in doing medical transcription course. I am a very good typist, but, I am a bit scared to do the course. Is there anyone out there who has done this course or worked in this...

transcription

make extra money

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villagebrat I took a course through careerstep.com and it was great. You do need to learn medical terminology as well as other things. Their site has a description of what is offered. There are some really good schools online, but also some bad ones. So be sure to...

29 Jan 08

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Medical Transcription

Jolsn4 @Jolsn4 (19) • United States 27 Dec 07

I have just started training to be a medical transcriptionist. I am studying through the CareerStep program. I am wondering if anyone else has done the same thing? any good/bad experience? tips to help?

medical transcription

medical transcriptionist

money

studying

transcription

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villagebrat I graduated from Career Step in 2006 and was offered a job the day after graduating. It's a good course and it prepared me well. Let me know if you have any questions. :)

23 Jan 08

In Concert

beckish @beckish (641) • United States 5 Mar 07

Has anyone seen Celtic Woman in concert? I fell in love with this group when I saw a PBS special and bought the DVD, Live at Slane Castle, Ireland. They are coming to Spokane in May and I am trying to decide if the fairly...

celtic woman

concert

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villagebrat I also saw them on PBS and fell in love with them. My husband surprised me with some tickets when they came to Baton Rouge. It was a GREAT concert and I would love to go again if they ever make it back this way again.

1 Nov 07

has anyone found something that helps with restless leg syndrome?

lnetmwac1 @lnetmwac1 (10) 12 Jun 07

i have always suffered with this and sometimes it gets really bad has anyone found anything that helps with this?

restless leg syndrome

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villagebrat I'm glad I came across this comment. I never thought about taking iron supplements to see if this helps. I have had to take them off and on for years, but am horrible at taking pills regularly. I'll have to give this a try too.

1 Nov 07

has anyone found something that helps with restless leg syndrome?

lnetmwac1 @lnetmwac1 (10) 12 Jun 07

i have always suffered with this and sometimes it gets really bad has anyone found anything that helps with this?

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villagebrat Have you talked with a doctor about this? I heard there is some medication for it, but I am not really interested in taking medication. I have been dealing with this for 20+ years and luckily it isn't always bad. If I am on my feet all day, my nights are just...

1 Nov 07

Is Domestic Violence a Learned Behavior?

Deane_2005 @Deane_2005 (1644) • Philippines 5 Jan 07

According to Catholic Charities "Domestic Violence defines as any kind of behavior that a person uses to control an intimate partner."(Catholic Charities) It occurs in every community and Pyschological research identified that...

domestic violence

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villagebrat I think it can definitely be a learned behavior, but I don't think it's an excuse. I grew up in a very abusive household... lots of anger. I don't hit my kids, or abuse others in my life. I definitely feel a hot temper in myself at times, but how you handle...

5 Jan 07

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At the Checkout at a Store.....

ElusiveButterfly @ElusiveButterfly (45941) • United States 4 Jan 07

Would you let another shopper go in front of you? I do this quite often. If the person behind you only has a few groceries and my cart is full, I will let them go ahead of me. If the person has children with them and they are...

checkout

random acts of kindness

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villagebrat Good discussion to bring up! Yes, I do it often, even if they have quite a bit, but sense to be in a bit more of a hurry than I am. I definitely believe in random acts of kindness. Karma would be another really good topic!

5 Jan 07

Can you live without MODERN TECHNOLOGY? Why or why not?

lilmeowsy @lilmeowsy (685) • Philippines 5 Jan 07

I think that people nowadays are too reliant on modern technology. Modern technology is good at some point but it also promotes laziness among everyone. (Like the invention of the remote control to make sure that we don't stand up...

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villagebrat I think you're right about people relying too heavily on technology. For instance, going to a fast food restaurant, or department store where young people work with computerized cash registers. It has really taken the place for us having to think. If that...

5 Jan 07