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For Students "Out on the Cape," Virtual High School

Saw some nifty news this AM about Cape Cod, where dozens of high school students are taking classes virtually. (Parked school buses, anyone?)

As with other virtual students across the US, the Cape Cod group attends Virtual High School, which provides courses across the US and at international high schools abroad as well. (See their map of participating schools here.) (We've reported on VHS several times before, and are glad to see them in the news again.)

When I was a student at International School Bangkok in the 1960s, I would have loved this option. Stay home with the ceiling fan on, not have to dodge the wild traffic, and not have to worry about the Principal telling you your hair was too long, either!

For more, see the piece in the Cape Cod Times.

Beware Work at Home "News Page" Offers

The work-at-home "news page" come-on has been with us for awhile now, but as we continue to receive queries about it, here's a reminder.

The offer typically looks like a real online newspaper page (see an example here), replete with trusted media logos, newspaper-like layout, and so on. But it's not what it appears to be.

Among the many red flags:

-- There is no "Google bailout" of this kind.

-- The tabs at top and bottom (Home, Finance, Technology, etc.) are
unlinked. On authentic pages, they are linked.

-- The root url, http://newsnet6.com, which again is meant to suggest a "real" news site, actually takes you to an online-poker promotion.

There are problems with the testimonials and other features, but bottom line, we would definitely not recommend this "opportunity."

~ Mike

Lionbridge Actively Recruiting Internet Search Consultants

Lionbridge wrote us this morning that they're seeking Internet Search Consultants (aka Internet Assessors). Their email follows below. (Their website indicates that "United States (English)" recruitment is closed, but perhaps the page hasn't been updated yet. I'll clarify with Lionbridge and post an update here.)

~ Mike

Update - Nov. 10 - Heard from Lionbridge this AM, and they're updating their web page. "Should be done in next 24-48 hrs." ~ Mike

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Job Title: Internet Search Consultant
URL: http://www.lionbridge.com/internet-assessors

Comment: Internet Search Consultant

"Valuing your knowledge and opinions"

Type: Work from Home, Temporary, Part-time, Independent Contractor

Description:

As an internet search consultant your ultimate goal will be to contribute towards making internet search more exciting, relevant and interesting for all end users in the United States.  You will play a part in improving the quality of one of the largest search engines in the world.

The internet has now become the powerhouse of all information, everything you need to find or explore can be found on the internet, yet how can we be sure this information is entirely up to date or relevant? This is where you can contribute.  We are looking for creative thinkers who enjoy browsing the internet and would like to express their opinion on the quality and content of what is currently out there on the web.  You will be provided with guidelines and scoring criteria on how best to evaluate an internet search result.

You will have the flexibility and freedom to work from your own home, working your own hours, depending on availability of tasks (10-20 hours per week).  Payment will be based on completion of the agreed upon tasks or engagements within the specified time period.   

Requirements:
* Fluency in written and verbal English.
* Preferred level of education/certification - Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent)
* Access to and use of a broadband internet connection and associated computer and software to perform the work, all provided at your own expense
* Experience in use of web browsers to navigate and interact with a variety of content
* Time Management Skills
* Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
* A legal resident of the United States for the last 5 consecutive years.

The Organization:

Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIOX) is a leading provider of globalization and testing services. Lionbridge has a global network of more than 200,000 resources focused on translation and localization services across 100+ countries. To learn more visit http://www.lionbridge.com.

To Apply:

Please click HERE or paste the below link into your browser to complete and submit your application:

https://e-recruit.sap.lionbridge.com:443/sap/bc/bsp/sap/hrrcf_unrg_appl/application.do?PARAM=cGluc3RfZ3VpZD1ERUJFMkM5M0JDNjRGMEYxOTVDQTAwMTUxNzhGMkVDQg%3d%3d&sap-language=EN&rcfSpId=0006&rcfContext=GR


If you experience any technical issues when you are submitting your application please contact the following email address: us.raters.bal@lionbridge.com.   
This is an exciting new opportunity so don't miss out.

One member per household only

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