Bird Cage?

Question by ♥: Bird Cage?
Trying to find a nice cage for a decent price for two birds (either cockatiels, parakeets, or love birds haven’t decided yet) links would be great :)

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Answer by Suzi
Drs Foster and Smith has a huge selection of bird supplies, including a nice selection of cages.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/

Here are a few helpful articles to help you decide:

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/category_summary.cfm?dept_id=0&siteid=5&acatid=236

Imo, bigger is always better, as long as the bar spacing is appropriate for species. The smaller the bird, the smaller the space between the bars. Parakeets, no more than 5/8″ and tiels, no more than 3/4″

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Another on-line seller, Future Pets/Pet Expo, has excellent prices on cages. They have a limited selection compared to Fosters and Smith – but carry many of the same cages at much lower prices.

http://futurepet.com/

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I do have one recommendation. Get a heavy-duty. large, square or rectangular cage. The multi-level artsy cages and economy models are not the best construction. Plastic parts crack, chip, can be chewed, and hold bacteria. Theyre also b*tch to clean.

Small,plastic bottom cages should be used with caution. They can often be easily damaged, dropped, or knocked over.

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Best of luck to you!

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How to attract birds to new bird feeder hung up in yard?

Question by kazoo1991: How to attract birds to new bird feeder hung up in yard?
I hung a new bird feeder up in a tree where the small birds like to gather close by to eat around the shrubs.
But it has been two days and they still have not noticed the feeder with all that seed in it.
Anything I can do to attract the birds toward the feeder?

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Answer by Anonymous
you really can’t do anything about it. the bird feeder usually attracts birds on its own, that’s the whole point.

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Fish tanks?

Question by machinegunkelly121: Fish tanks?
do you recommend 120 gallon to beginners with fish tanks?
cause i found a great deal on a 120 gallon fish tank with all the supplies included and i was just wondering if it is a great starter?

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Answer by Yildirim
not really but it also depends on what fish your going to have in there.and your have to realize how long its gonna take to cycle.

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Survey: what are popular/most purchased pet accessories/items?

Question by k.erdahl: Survey: what are popular/most purchased pet accessories/items?
I am wondering what are popular pet items/accessories that pet owners buy frequently? Leashes, treats, outfits, etc….what are they? I live near a small town and out pet stores are 45 miles away so I was thinking of making popular pet items/accessories available for sale a little more closer to home. Any ideas? Thanks.

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Answer by Kelly
Food. Every dog and cat needs that to stay alive.

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Do Kung Zhu hamsters work in Zhu Zhu pet accessories?

Question by Sugar Coated: Do Kung Zhu hamsters work in Zhu Zhu pet accessories?
My child has a Kung Zhu but wants to buy some Zhu Zhu pet accessories, before I spend the cash I want to make sure they will work together. I know that they are made by the same company and both use microchips in the accessories to interact with the pets.
Thanks Pelican. That makes since on the money end… ><
Yes, I've already checked both websites and neither had compatibly info. I'm hoping to find someone who has both types of pets for confermation.

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Answer by pelican
I’m not sure, but I don’t think they work together. You might check on the manufacturer’s website and see if they have that information, but usually toys like these all require their own accessories and are not compatible – the manufacturer’s method of getting people to buy more stuff.

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Q&A: Going into the business of resume writing?

Question by Raven: Going into the business of resume writing?
I have received extensive training in writing resumes so I know how. All I need to know is if I you must have a certification to write resumes for people? Like many trades, you must have certification before doing. Is resume writing the same? Also, if/when I do go into this business how much do I charge. I know it is hourly–but how much? Thanks to all who reply!!!

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Answer by Katrina
Wow I have no idea but I’m looking for a resume template….

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If you were writing a resume after changing careers, how would you choose which format to use?

Question by future dr.t (IM): If you were writing a resume after changing careers, how would you choose which format to use?
I will be graduating in May and one of my classes requires a written resume. My previous jobs include restaurant management, hospital unit clerk, telemetry monitor on the cardiac ward, and HR manager. My future career will be as a physician, however the job I am to focus on for the assignment would be related to a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry.
Would it be better to focus on specific abilities from these jobs or to continue with a chronological format. Also, should I focus on the classes I have taken to prepare for my degree such as labs and neglect job history or should I include job history and just do a basic overview of my college preparation. Is it necessary to include grade point and test scores (MCAT)? Thanks for any advice you could pass on to me.

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Answer by S S
I can bring my resume over for you to see. You should include all of the above in different locations on the resume. There should be a place for all relevant background, and some that isnt relevant. You never know what the employer is looking for. I’ll bring a copy of mine over that you can keep and look over as a reference. I also have a lot of books on resume writing I can dig out.

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Looking for resume advice for a career in writing?

Question by Michael D: Looking for resume advice for a career in writing?
As I search for a career in technical or copy writing, I find that my resume seems to be tripping me up. Would anyone, particularly those who have been successful in writing, be willing to share tips about successful writing resumes?

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Answer by Ask Vagabond!
A career in writing – how exciting and terrifying it is for us!

I am just returning to the workforce myself, so my first tip to you for your resume is to check out http://www.monster.com – you will find a large online community of people who have successfully navigated this field, and are going through it too. There are great resume tips, interview tips, and even targeted advice bulleting boards. You can also thoroughly search jobs and research salaries in your area. Next stop would be http://www.simplyhired.com – where you’ll find a ‘metasearch’ job site that has a very comprehensive list of jobs in your area.

A trip to the library is a must, too. Resume and job hunting books are full of good advice. That said, here are a couple of tips for your writers resume:

1) Spell and Grammar Check thoroughly! An employer expects a writer’s resume to be perfect and very readable. Watch for confusions of they’re and their, you’re and your, it’s and its. Triple check the spelling, and even after running spellcheck 3 times, read through it carefully! One simple mistake could mean disaster!

2) Highlight your experience, and let it shine! You want to draw on anything and everything you’ve written; and I mean everything. That doesn’t mean it all goes in your resume, but if you’ve got experience in newspapers, newsletters, freelance or assigned articles, yearbook layout, wedding invitations, or even a blog that you don’t mind employers seeing, write bullets on it! The best thing to do is include everything in your first drafts, the cut away the fat.
Especially if you have experience in technical or copywriting already, it is crucial that you include it. Ad copy? When, where? Etc…

3) Format: Get attention, sell yourself, pump yourself up, close with them wanting to know more. I got some great advice here. Being a good writer doesn’t mean being wordy, it means you can get your point across with the most efficient use of words. My resume begins like this:

PROFILE
* Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Ability to multitask while providing high-level customer service.
* Skilled user of technology.
* Proficient with multi-user telephones, computers, fax machines, copiers, establishing conference calls and presentations.

Now, this is targeted for administration, so yours will be different of course. They key here is to open up with abilities and qualifications. Yours might say something similar, like

* Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Ability to meet deadlines while providing superior quality workmanship
* Skilled editor and creative consultant [<--- has anyone ever come to you and asked you to tighten up something they've written? Then you're a creative consultant]
* Proficient with writing and editing software.
* Recorded typing score 54 wpm

You get the idea.
Next, hit them with specific qualifications. Where is your expertise? This is where you name-drop tasks, programs and skill-sets. A few examples from mine first:

* Microsoft Office Professional Suite: Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint
* Microsoft Outlook
* Windows 95/88/NT/2000/XP
* Electronic Office Equipment
* Scheduling/Appointment Setting

Under the heading of EXPERTISE, yours might look like

* Adobe Acrobat, FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Word Professional, Word Perfect [<--- programs you know or have used to write]
* Geisel Multivolume Press
* Meeting High-Pressure Deadlines
* Editing layout and content

Etc…. about 10-12 qualifications that you know employers would be looking for. Technical writing or copy writing would be good to put in there if you have done either already.

Finally, list your EXPERIENCE. For this final section, you’ll want to be strong, brief, intriguing and still appear qualified, adaptable and reliable. Here’s my 1st of 3 entries for this section:

Island Tides Newspaper Pender Island, British Columbia
2004 – 2005

Contributing Editor

* Regularly generated story leads; gathered, researched and condensed information and contributed feature-length articles.
* Proofread and edited submissions, ensuring accuracy; corrected spelling and grammatical errors.
* Focused communications and public relations skills by investigating and reporting on regional, national, and international affairs.

You have permission to beef up your resume my making routine tasks sound interesting and challenging. It’s important not to lie or stretch the truth, though, as it could come back to haunt you. But for this section, 3-5 short bullets to get across to them that you have experience.

And if you only have 1, or even 0, jobs writing, don’t worry! You can use this area to let them know your employment history, but make it much briefer and only bullet things that are related to the job you’re interested in. Then, show your writing experience (paid and unpaid), or educational qualifications instead.

The idea with a writers resume is to communicate that you’re a writer. It’s more challenging than it seems to many, but it’s also not as scary as others may think. Optional, but recommended if you have the education, is a brief summary of degree, University, and if your GPA is above 3.0, you can list that too. Doesn’t apply for me, but if you have an MFA or BA, especially in writing, flaunt it.

I hope all of this has been some help to you. Best of luck in your new career.

PS – If you’ve ever won awards for creativity or writing (1st or 2nd place, grant, award, etc), make sure & include it!

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Q&A: How do I run a resume writing and interview workshop?

Question by drtrevis40: How do I run a resume writing and interview workshop?
I am conducting a workshop for 4 adult women tomorrow evening about writing resume’s, what to do at an interview, etc. These women are stay-at-home mother’s who are now looking to enter the work force. Any pointers on how to conduct a workshop for them? Only serious answers please!

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Answer by SantaBud
Hmmm, Hopefully you already possess some experience &/or skills in this area so you will have some credability & knowledge when you present.

I would suggest you spend some time reviewing sites on line like monster.com & careerbuilder.com as they both have lots of advice about effective resumes & interviewing do’s & don’ts . There are at least a dozen sites out there to pick out little tidbits from.

Your state is also likely to have a job search website, & my experience has been they are often the best of all the online sites.

You might also consider asking the women ahead of time if they have any specific questions or concerns for you to address. This will give you something to start with, & also indicate how much they may already know. You don’t want to be too basic if they have some good knowledge already, & conversely you don’t want to be intimidating them w things that are too confusing.

Good Luck !

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Seo………………………….?

Question by Rose N: Seo………………………….?
How can i analyze my site in a best way?

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Answer by Dotcom
There are so many seo analysis tools are there go and google it.

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