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By Gerry Adams, May 1, 2010

Do you enjoy social networking? Social networking includes blogging, twittering, and more. From Orkut, Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, BlogSpot, and more, there are endless opportunities to state your opinion online. But is this really as anonymous as it seems?

Many college graduates are seeing the advantages of closing out certain social networking pages before beginning their job search. Information that was fun to share online during our college days is not always advantageous to share during our professional phase of life.

Why would you want to do this? Don’t you have a right to your opinion? Of course you do. But during your job search, you must consider how any information disclosed might impact an employers’ opinion of you.

Think this sounds paranoid? Think again. Many employers now have interns who will join the same social networking sites that college graduates are likely to have joined, with the purpose of finding out the information that you may not disclose on an interview. Even senior level hiring managers are likely to conduct a quick Google search on you.

It is likely that we have all said or done things in our youth that we would rather employers not know about. For today’s younger generation that grew up using sites like Orkut, Facebook, and MySpace, this can be a concern as they transition into a professional phase of life.

Many young people think that social networking sites that require passwords are fair game. This can be a bit nave. It is not unlikely that the recruiter for the job you really want has a son or a daughter in the same networking site as you, and they may even create their own and get direct access if you accept anyone you meet online into your group.

If you think that this growing trend will cut down on the social use of blogs and online groups, think again. According to a recent survey conducted by AfterCollege.com, most of the 60 students surveyed have not changed their online habits.

The same survey asked 90 employers if they would not hire a candidate based on information found online. Six percent admitted that this was the case, while 26% failed to answer the question.

According to a representative from the AfterCollege.com survey, students should be taking this new trend very seriously.

Besides jobs and careers, this author also regularly pens articles about final cut pro and bluetooth keyboard.

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By Howie Holben, December 15, 2009

Gay tourists go on vacation for an array of purposes, including the chance to see new things, meet interesting people, learn about different cultures, get away from everyday stressors for a short time, or make new memories with special people in their lives. Every trip has a purpose, even if the reason is just to get away and lounge on the beach without worrying about the everyday cares and worries back home.

Gay spiritual vacations are one example of purposeful travel that goes beyond the common quest to relax and rejuvenate and is undertaken with a specific awareness and intention. Whereas most travelers go on vacation with the goal to get away from it all, voyagers on a gay spirituality vacation embark on their journey with the intention to arrive in their special, chosen destination and to connect with the land, the people and the energy of that region.

A gay spiritual vacation can be a solo pilgrimage, a retreat focused on assisting couples in reconnecting and growing, or conscious travel undertaken with a group of travelers with similar intentions organized by a professional travel agency catering to those who wish to partake in a spiritual journey to a variety of locations across the globe, including Thailand, Egypt, India, New Zealand, Peru, Mexico or the American Southwest.

Individual pilgrimages are one option for spiritual vacations, but there are several benefits that come with choosing professionally organized conscious travel with a group of fellow seekers who can significantly influence the positive experience and spiritual growth you achieve during your joint journey. Professional companies that provide opportunities for spiritual travel have the information and experience needed to create powerful, meaningful personal voyages that will result in remarkable experiences that stay with the participants for the remainder of their lives.

Conscious travel tours visit sacred sites, provide organized group activities and manage logistical aspects of the trip to allow you to focus on your personal journey and growth. Professional tour groups also have ongoing relationships with locals in each destination, which provides participants with opportunities to see and experience things that are unavailable to solo travelers on conventional vacations.

Participants in group spiritual travel have the distinct opportunity to connect with like-minded travelers that are also seeking a spiritual awakening, renewal or reconnection. This allows you to participate in shared group activities, learn from each other’s experiences, share your story with people who have a deeper understanding and ability to relate, discuss experiences that you are having while on this specific journey and forge new friendships that will last a lifetime.

If you are in search of a purposeful, meaningful journey that focuses on having a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience that begins with the intention of personal growth and spiritual centering, you may want to consider conscious travel options when planning your next vacation. Going on a spiritual journey is an important part of self care and gives you the opportunity to reorganize your concerns and priorities, refocus your life and return to your everyday life feeling refreshed and centered.

Take the time to reflect on your life and experiences, nourish your soul and participate in a personal voyage that will give you the opportunity to experience spiritual growth and centering. Intentional travel with a spiritual focus can change your life and will continue to benefit you for years to come.

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