Generation X & Y

Most companies in our modern world will rely on the younger generation to to ensure busness continuety - service delivery & support. These employees in their late teens, twenties, and early-to-mid thirties? If so, they’re part of Generation Y (born in the 80’s) or Generation X (those born between 1964-1982). Many employers would agree that both groups seem to be more motivated by personal fulfillment opportunities on the job than by traditional monetary rewards.
Generation Y employees in particular are viewed as idealistic, with a high level of social consciousness. They’re frequently anti-establishment and are concerned about stress on the job among other things. Generally outspoken, they make up the largest pool of young people in the job market today. Promises of monetary rewards and overtime pay may not interest them as much as time off to attend a party, concert or just hang out with their friends.
At the risk of lumping everyone into one group, members of Generation X aren’t easy to motivate either. They have a social conscience; many are vegetarians and consider themselves "free spirits." They traditionally have demanded benefits and time off for recreation. You may see less body piercing and tatoos among this group as they gradually move to a more clean-cut look. They’re a resource managers have to rely upon to get the job done, especially for entry-level jobs.

The secret is not only how to find good people, but how to keep them. People work for more than the money, especially the X and Y Generation. It’s important to help employees enjoy their jobs. You can accomplish this by setting high standards and making sure employees know what you expect. Create a partnership with your team. Give them a chance to grow and learn new skills; reward their efforts, and celebrate their successes.

Watch the Sky!

Never again in your lifetime will the Red Planet be so spectacular! This month and next month the Earth is catching up with Mars, an encounter that will culminate in the closest approach between the two planets in recorded history. The next time Mars may come this close is in 2287. Due to the way Jupiter's gravity tugs on Mars and perturbs its orbit, astronomers can only be certain that Mars has not come this close to Earth in the last 5,000 years but it may be as long as 60,000 years.

The encounter will culminate on August 27th when Mars comes to within 34,649,589 miles and will be (next to the moon) the brightest object in the night sky. It will attain a magnitude of -2.9 and will appear 25.11 arc seconds wide. At a modest 75-power magnification Mars will look as large as the full moon to the naked eye. Mars will be easy to spot.

Internet Marketing

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IVA+Plus – Visual & Auditory Attention Testing

This Site is a must! Auditory and visual continuous performance test is needed especially in the early developmental stages of your child. See below information which has been extracted from the link provided. http://www.braintrain.com/professionals/adhdtesting/ivaplus_pro.htm

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IVA+Plus – Visual & Auditory Attention Testing

The state-of-the-art in computerized psychological testing of attentional functioning

IVA+Plus (formerly known as the IVA) is a unique combined auditory and visual continuous performance test which provides data in order to to help psychologists and other clinicians better assess the ADHD symptoms of individuals ages 6 through adult. Following the diagnostic criteria outlined in the DSM-IV, IVA+Plus (formerly IVA) provides data to help psychologists and other clinicians in making their diagnosis and to facilitate their ability to differentiate between the four sub-types of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder – ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type (formerly called ADD), ADHD Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type, ADHD Combined Type, and ADHD Not Otherwise Specified.

IVA+Plus: A quick and easy to use ADHD Testing Tool

The IVA+Plus (formerly IVA) main test task, which lasts approximately thirteen minutes, presents 500 trials of "1"s and "2"s in a pseudo-random pattern requiring the shifting of sets between the visual and auditory modalities. The subject is required to click the mouse only when he sees or hears a "1" and to inhibit clicking when he sees or hears a "2." During some segments of the IVA+Plus (formerly IVA) test, the "1"s are more common than the "2"s, creating a response set which "pulls" for errors of commission, or impulsivity. During alternate segments of the IVA+Plus (formerly IVA) test, the "1"s occur rarely; this invites more errors of omission, or inattention, since the subject must remain vigilant while he waits for a "1" to occur.

VA+Plus: A well-normed ADHD Testing Tool

IVA+Plus' (formerly IVA) normative group (N=1700) is divided by gender, and grouped by age as follows: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17-18, 19-21, 22-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-54, 55-65, 66-96. The database was primarily collected in Richmond, Texas, Michigan, California and Florida. All individuals were excluded who were in therapy, had a history of LD, hyperactivity or attention problems, who were on any type of medication (other than birth control unless >55 years of age), who had a history of neurological problems (dementia, stroke or TBI) and those who could not validly complete the test. A relatively equal number of males and females were included in each age/sex group and an effort was made to have about 30 males and 30 females in each age group though this was not always possible. At about 30 in each group, the standard error ranged between 3-4 points on a standard scale for all the IVA+Plus (formerly IVA) scales. Many different ethnic groups were included in the normative sample, but this data has not been broken down. The normative data is available in the IVA+Plus (formerly IVA) program sub-directory and can be used in most cases to manually calculate the standard scores, except when the standard deviation is small and the percent raw score reported in the reports has been rounded before being displayed (mainly an issue with young adults who make few errors.)

IVA+Plus provides psychologists and other clinicians with a wealth of data

IVA+Plus provides psychologists and other clinicians with a wealth of data

All IVA+Plus (formerly IVA) scores are presented both as raw scores and as quotient scores. The basis for statistical analysis is the same as that used for most IQ tests; all quotient scores have a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15. Applying these familiar interpretative guidelines makes it easy for you to interpret test results.

IVA+Plus’ scores are divided into four categories — Attention, Response Control, Attribute and Validity. The primary IVA+Plus diagnostic scales are the Full Scale Response Control Quotient and Full Scale Attention Quotient scores.

The IVA+Plus Full Scale Response Control Quotient is based on separate Auditory and Visual Response Control Quotient scores. These Response Control Quotient scores are derived from visual and auditory Prudence, Consistency and Stamina scales:

• Prudence is a measure of impulsivity and response inhibition as evidenced by three different types of errors of commission on the IVA+Plus.
  

• Consistency measures the general reliability and variability of response times and is used to help measure the ability to stay on task.
  

• Stamina compares the mean reaction times of correct responses during the first 200 trials of the IVA+Plus test to the last 200 trials of the IVA+Plus test. This score is used to identify problems related to sustaining attention and effort over time.

  
  

Logic Skills

This newest module of Captain’s Log consists of five engaging programs to help you improve higher level executive functioning - organization, categorization, pattern recognition, conceptual reasoning, quick visual scanning, sequencing, and closure. You must use deductive reasoning to determine rules based on complex relationships between numbers and objects, then use these rules to complete logical patterns and to comprehend how parts fit into a whole. Logic Skills builds on the skills developed in the other Captain’s Log modules. It can also be used to enhance advanced attention and memory skills for peak performance. http://www.braintrain.com/professionals/captains_log/captainslog_logic_pro.htm

What is Quantum Physics?

What is Quantum Physics?

Quantum physics is a branch of science that deals with discrete, indivisible units of energy called quanta as described by the Quantum Theory. There are five main ideas represented in Quantum Theory:

1. Energy is not continuous, but comes in small but discrete units
2. The elementary particles behave both like particles and like waves
3. The movement of these particles is inherently random
4. It is physically impossible to know both the position and the momentum of a particle at the same time. The more precisely one is known, the less precise the measurement of the other is
5. The atomic world is nothing like the world we live in.

While at a glance this may seem like just another strange theory, it contains many clues as to the fundamental nature of the universe and is more important then even relativity in the grand scheme of things (if any one thing at that level could be said to be more important then anything else). Furthermore, it describes the nature of the universe as being much different then the world we see. As Niels Bohr said, "Anyone who is not shocked by quantum theory has not understood it.

ADHD gene affects the brain's relationship with dopamine

Well, I promised that I would continue sharing my thoughts on ADD or ADHD

Well, I have stumbled across a book called “The DaVinci Method”. This book is a MUST if you have ADD & ADHD.

You will learn how ADD & ADHD are related to entrepreneurialism, creativity, thrill seeking and genius. Learn the secret to harnessing your powerful DaVinci-type personality; just like the world's most successful leaders, entrepreneurs, artists, salespeople and inventors have.

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Remember to listen to the audio clip – very educational!