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Established in 1998, PODS is reinventing the moving and storage industry by making moving and storage more convenient and less stressful. Plus, they think you should be able to move or store your things without worrying about getting them back damaged.

So whether you are moving or storing personal belongings or business equipment, PODS have the right answer for you.”

There are many benefits to using PODS when moving. One of my favorite being that you get to move on your time. Since they can drop off a POD in advance of your move date, you have the ability to pack as you go with little or no rush at all.

Another great reason why PODS are genius is that they allow you to avoid having to use a rental van. I know a young couple who are moving due to the economy. Their choice was to use PODS so that they wouldn’t have to get a moving van. Their decision allowed them to drive the whole way together in their minivan. This significantly reduced the amount of gas for the trip and gave their children memories of the great family road trip.

If you are seeking to relocate, be sure to check out our page on RX Housing, a relocation company that makes the process a bit more enjoyable.

PODS are appearing all over America as the affordable and convenient way to move or relocate. To look into a pod for your self, go to their website at PODS

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In this day and age, it is not uncommon to be on the prowl when it comes to finding a job. Whether you are employed and

looking for the next big thing or are unemployed and looking for anything at all, there are many unknown tips and

tricks that will make the search more successful. My goal for this page is to summarize my research from when I was

between jobs and to add to it as my friends and family transition between careers.

What are my search options?

There are countless job board websites

out there. The trick is to find the one that your potential company is using. Some job boards are going to be industry

specific, while others will try to be generalists and all inclusive (which often means sorting through a lot of junk

job posts). Many companies are turning towards the trend of posting job listings directly on their website. All of

these methods can result in a qualified job lead.  Some of them will even send you email notification when new

jobs meeting your criteria are posted.  Just be sure to look around because all of these sites will offer

something different. For example, iMatchSkills,

Oregon’s job search tool is skill based. When you are done here, you should check out our page on Common Job Interview Questions

Finding work abroad

I know a small handful of people who gave up looking for work locally and decided to travel the world instead. They

did this by aquiring a TEFL certificate so that they could teach English as a second language throughout the world. So

far they have really been enjoying the experience. For further details on how my friends went about it, check out the

following on how to Teach English overseas.

Paid placements available in China, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam & Greece

General Job Search Websites

• CareeBuilder.com
• Craigslist.com
• Monster.com
• SnagAJob.com

State Sponsored Job Search Websites/Programs

• Cal JOBS – California
  Employment Development Department of California offers Cal JOBS as California’s Internet system for linking employer job listings and job seeker resumes.
• WorkforceFlorida.com – Florida
  Workforce Florida is a good starting place for work related research. EmployFlorida.com is the place to go to find jobs in florid as it offers a host of services for the job seeker.
• ILLINOIS WorkNet CENTER – Illinois
  IDES Offices and Illinois WorkNet Centers – This website allows you to create an indivual WorkNet account and provides information on unemployment insurance, employment and career service, as well as veterans assistance and training programs.
• Nebraska Job Link – Nebraska
  The Nebraska JobLink is also known as Nebraska Workforce Development and provides good functional job search tools. After creating an account you can store your resume online so that sending it to potential empoyers is only a few clicks away.
• Career Zone – New York
  The New York Department of Labor provides the Career Zone, a place to build and store resumes, explore occupations, search databases on education and training as well as identify your stregnths, skills, and talents.
• WorkForce 411 – Ohio
  Work Force 411, also known as Scoti, is Ohio’s Statewide Job Matching Program and offers a wide variety of support. Scoti can help you find jobs and apprenticeships and has plenty of information on job fairs, workshops, as well as unemployment compensation information
• Oklahoma Job Link – Oklahoma
  Once you create an account the Oklahoma Job Link gives you access to a vast amount of job searching tools. Upon creating an on-line resume, you can opt to have jobs emailed to you.
• iMatchSkills.com – Oregon
  Oregon provides iMatchSkills.com as a tool to help Job Seekers and Employers find each other.  The job posts are relavent, well organized, and timely. The skill and experience survey helps match qualified candidates with the jobs they are most interested in and qualified for and emails the user when a match has been made.
• WorkInTexas.com – Texas
  Texas’ most comprehensive job resource where texans can find a job, find an employee, and love being a Texan.
• Utah’s Job Connection – Utah
  The Department of Workforce Services offers Utah’s Job Connection as an online tool for those seeking work in Utah.
• Go2WorkSource.com – Washington
  WorkSource is the State of Washington’s official site for online employment services and is a great source to get local job search help.

Company Hosted Job Boards

• Starbucks
• Symantec
• Monaco Coach
• BikeFriday

Freelance, Telecommuting, and Contract Work related sites

• Agaveblue
• freelance.com
• Moms-home-work.com
• sologig.com
• Telecommuting Jobs – tjobs.com
• transcriptionhouse.com

City Specific Job Boards

Eugene, OR

• eugenejobs.net

WorkSource partners with several state organizations to help businesses find employees and to help employees find

employment. Whether you are disabled seeking work, recently unemployed seeking a new job, or simply looking to find a

better job, work source locations all around the US can help you.

In addition to helping job seekers find work, WorkSource locations are often a good source of information on relocation

assistance.  Qualified staff match & refer candidates to jobs for which they are qualified. Job Seekers are

educated in job search techniques and the length of unemployment is decreased.

If you have questions or need help, don’t wait to get in contact with a worksource office near you. If you don’t

there is no way they can help you.  Whether the US is in a recession or worse, a depression, be on top of you game

and get help. It may make all the difference.

Common WorkSource Destinations:

• WorkSource California
• WorkSource Florida
• WorkSource Oregon
• WorkForce Solutions (Dallas, Texas)
• WorkSource Washington
• Workforce Explorer Washington

Taekwondo translates as the way of hand and foot, but is more than mere kicking and punching It is more than fighting and competition. It is more than a sport It is a culture, a way of life It is a set of virtues and tenents.

Many aspects of taekwondo can be learned alone, however to realize a true understanding, one must train with others Only through an established dojang will a student truly grasp the culture and virtues that are passed on rom teacher to student.

Of course to earn a black belt takes more then attending classes regularly It requires practice and dedication. It requires perserverance and continual study.

Over time I will be using this page as a notebook of some of my training excersises I will write about techniques and methods that I have learned from years of practice. My hope is to share my knowledge and help those who are dedicated to the art and science of the martial way.

I will start of with some basic drills. These where taught to me by a quest instructor at my school, Jihea, I believe she had experience with the Korean national team Do these daily with full intensity and you will be well on your way.

Basic Kicks

Perform each excerice 10 times moving forward taking a step with each strike.  Then repeat the drill Moving backwards once again taking a step back each time.

1. Front kick
2. Roundhouse kick
3. Roundhouse high
4. Back kick
5. 360 deg Roundhouse
6. Punch
7. Double roundhouse kick (Air)
8. Shuffle double roundhouse kick
9. Front hook kick
10. Spin hook kick
11. Axe kick

Running Kicks

While the above drills should be performed walking distinctly one action at a time, this drill is intended to cover some ground.  Once again 10 forward and 10 back each.

1. Roundhouse kick
2. Shuffle roundhouse
3. One-step roundhouse
4. Back kick
5. 360 deg roundhouse
6. Punch
7. Double roundhouse
8. Shuffle double roundhouse
9. Spin hook kick
10. Shuffle axe kick

To file a claim with the Oregon Employment Department Online Initial Claim System, you will need to gather the

following material. Once you have gathered this information starting your initial claim online should only take about

30 minutes. Be sure to print your summary when you are all done.

Filing your unemployment claim online

• Your Social Security Number.
• Your work history for the last 18 months, including dates of employment, your employers’ business names,

  addresses and phone numbers.

• If you worked for a Federal (non-military) employer, you may find this information on an SF-8 or SF-50.
• Your salary and total income from each employer.
• If you are not a citizen of the United States, you will need your Alien Registration Number and

  documentation.

• Phone number where you can be reached during normal business hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Pacific Time).

Upon completing your initial claim you will need to proceed to register for work in the iMatchSkills system and then

file your weekly claims.