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Virtual Wedding Becomes Real Life

February 5th, 2010

Virtual Wedding Becomes Real LifeNina Allam and Sean Barbary both from England met on Second Life. But their relationship first established online then in person didn't fall apart like most. Instead, their romance bloomed and now they are getting married.

The couple met on Second Life (SL). Nina's avatar was Brie Janick and Sean's was Seany1235 Blinker. Well the couple first met in Virtual London almost two years ago. They met and married in SL and married but they split up for a while. However, they eventually got back together and even spent the holidays together. And that’s when the big news came out. Sean popped the question and they announced that they were going to be married in real life.

The couple was watching Big Ben and the fireworks on TV while drinking a glass of wine. And at midnight Ben got on one knee and proposed and she accepted. After that they had chocolate cheesecake. And when asked if she knew Sean was planning on proposing she said "I had no idea, was a complete shock." Sean said, "I had it planned beforehand as I knew Brie was coming down to spend New Year's with me. I had been thinking about it for a while but waiting for the right moment."

When they both originally got on SL they though this is just for fun and won't translate over into real life. But after a short time they became friends and fell in love with the person behind the avatar. They both say that the avatar is just like the person. Even though they made vows online they both said it felt real but they're looking forward to the real ones.

As for the breakup they both report that they were going through a difficult time in their life and while they had other priorities and were apart in real life they were never apart on SL. They were always together on SL, on the phone, and they eventually realized that this was a serious relationship and they didn't want to be apart any longer. They needed each other.

They are unsure of the wedding plans because they are different religions and have to come up with a location that's okay with both of them. And as for the date it will be set soon. The couple also will be renewing their vows on SL on April 6th which will be their second anniversary and they will celebrate their real life engagement at the same time.

Even though this isn't the typical way a couple meets Brie said "I never thought I'd find true love again, but I said it found me lol. But what's been amazing is that we have made some friendships for life and people have followed us really over the 2 years and supported us, for that we are truly thankful." And Sean said "Meeting Brie in Second Life was the best thing in my life…"

This story is incredible and hard to believe but Second Life brought two people together. There is such a thing as virtual romance. And this couple will be spending their lives together in Second Life and the real world. Romance can be found anywhere.

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Dirtiest Places in Your Home Often Overlooked

February 5th, 2010

Dirtiest Places in Your Home Often OverlookedEven though you may spend hours cleaning your home the problem is that there are germs growing everywhere. So how do you stay on top of it? You want it to be clean but there just isn't time to spend all day, everyday cleaning. So it’s important to clean well while you’re at it but also remember not to overlook those areas in the house where germs are that can make you sick.

Kelly A. Reynolds an environmental microbiologist said that "you're more likely to get sick from a germ in your own house than from any other source." So in order to protect yourself from getting sick make sure to clean these 7 places in order to stay healthy.

Kitchen
The kitchen sink, countertop and sponges are most likely the dirtiest things in your home. In just one square inch there are normally more than 500,000 bacteria growing. Basically, the dirtiest part in your home is the kitchen because you're dealing with foods, bacteria, and germs. So it's easy to understand why those spots are the worst and when you try to clean them with a sponge it just spreads the germs around. So throw the sponge away and bring out the Clorox.

Bathroom
The toilet, bathtub, and bathroom sink are also areas that are coated with germs. Think of how often you wash your hands and where you've been when you wash your hands. So make sure that you're cleaning the bathroom on a daily basis. Because you may be getting sick from all of the germs that are covering everything that you touch.

Toothbrush
Because of the things that we eat there are swarms of bacteria living in there and the 98.8 temperature in our mouth is a breeding ground for germs. And because of the germs in your mouth just picture all of the germs that are living on your toothbrush. Remember toothbrushes are cheap so you should be getting new ones regularly in order to minimize the germs on them.

Doorknobs
Door knobs are filthy and are similar to a strawberry dipped in chocolate when it comes to germs. Germs are encircling the entire thing. And when you cough, sneeze and then open or shut doors the germs spread onto the doorknob and they linger there. Plus they probably aren't something that you routinely scrub or clean like the other things because you don't regularly think about them.

Remote
The remote is something that gets passed around. And it's something that you generally don't use antibacterial wipes on or even wash your hands before using. So it has germs from lots of different places and people. So if you want your child to get sick then let them suck on the remote.

Germs are everywhere despite efforts to keep homes clean. But just remember to clean these areas particularly well. Germs are growing and multiplying everywhere and if you’re failing to clean your home the chances of getting sick are much higher.

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Degrees Not Required for These 8 Jobs

February 5th, 2010

Degrees Not Required for These 8 JobsGood paying careers that don't require an education can be difficult to find. But there are a number of jobs that don't require a degree and will allow you to transition smoothly into the professional world.  But just remember that even though these jobs don't require an education they still require experience and relevant knowledge. These 8 jobs can offer a great paycheck without the education requirement.

1. Assistant Site Manager
Although the construction industry isn't exactly booming right now, the economy will recover and demand will rise. But as is they generally earn around $86,594 a year. So this can be a great job. They work on construction sites and they assist site managers. Assistant site managers report to head site managers and plan and coordinate the daily tasks.

2. Cable Supervisor
As a cable supervisor the annual average salary is $71,826. The main part of their job encompasses supervising those individuals installing, maintaining, and repairing cables.

3. Aides Supervisor
Because of the number of seniors and those suffering from lifelong illnesses home health is a booming industry. So as an aide’s supervisor you're responsible for monitoring the care that individuals are receiving as well as setting schedules. Plus they earn $60,652 on average.

4. Payroll Supervisor
As a payroll supervisor main duties include ensuring that all the calculations are right and they are following company policy as well as government regulations and tax codes. And the average annual salary is around $63,326 so it's a pretty decent job to have.

5. Flight Service Manager

In order to function, airlines need flight service managers. They earn around $67,766 for making sure that flight attendants follow personal appearance and preflight requirements. But they also have to make a lot of reports.

6. Data Control Supervisor

Managing data entry workers is an important responsibility because they have to ensure that they not only complete it but that they do it right. And they may even get roped into helping complete some assignments periodically but the average annual salary is $61,118.

7. Electrical Repairman
Electrical repairers get the responsibility to fix problematic electrical equipment and components ranging from small to large systems. But each job comes with different requirements and specifics. Average annual salaries are about $58,741.

8. Talent Director
As a talent director the average annual income is around $52,000. They help locate talented individuals to fulfill a number of different roles. They are responsible for finding talented individuals, negotiating contracts, and much more. Plus this degree doesn't require any schooling, just a great eye.

While education can help you get a great paying job, it isn't for everyone. So these are careers that don't require any education but they most likely will require some knowledge and experience in that field. But they are great careers and they have decent salaries.

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