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When studying online, students need all the help they can get to retrieve information, increase download capabilities, share files, and communicate with each other. Firefox is one of the most used web browser among online students because of its speed, flexibility and hundreds of add-ons that can make the life of an online student much easier. Some of these add-ons include; 1. FireShot :This is a brilliant tool that allows students to download and edit information from any website for presentation purposes. This is great for presentations as FireShot allows you to insert captions, graphical annotations, and text.  2. FoxyProxy:Foxyproxy automatically takes over your proxy settings and removes the complications of changing proxy settings when connecting to different internet providers. It also gives a variety of animated icons and advance logging in many different languages. Online students benefit from this immensely as they move from one location to another.  3. TwitterFox:TwitterFox gives you a direct link to your twitter page. Hence, online students can be wired and track the movements and events of their peers and lectures.  4. ImTranslator:This application allows student to source information from text in any language. ImTranslator is compatible with over 1640 languages and even provides spell check. This is a hit especially with international students and those doing studies in international affairs.  5. WoT:Otherwise known as Web of Trust, provides some safety protection for online students from the fangs of scammers and malware by providing a color-coded rate meter that shows the ratings for over 21 million websites. It also identifies websites with dangerous programs that may harm your computer.  6. Video Download Helper:This marvelous program allows you to download flash video from YouTube, MySpace, Google videos, or iFilm to your computer. All that is required is to just simply post the video URL into the window and click download. It downloads your video easily and stores them in FLV, MPEG, 3PG, or MP4 format. It also allows you to convert these videos to high definition.  7. PDF Reader:This is Firefox’s response Adobe Acrobat reader. Students can now easily view documents posted in PDF format without installing an additional PDF reader. It also allows saving and emailing of documents in PDF format. This is great for students as documents in PDF format significantly reduces your download time. 8. FasterFox:Previously named SmarterFox, significantly increases the speed of your Firefox browser. It gives quicker parallel downloads and next page auto load for multiple pages. Students can also perform instant search on Google, Twitter, Wikipedia, or OneRiot from the pop-bubble as they appear when you highlight words on your screen.  9. eReader:This allows students to read eBooks directly from their Firefox browser. This gives students unlimited free online material from sites such as Google and Project Gutenberg. 10. AutoCopy:This application eliminates the requirement to use ctrl+c when copping from the internet. With AutoCopy, you simply highlight the text you need and it automatically places it on a clipboard from where you can save it to your system. This is significantly important for students as it saves time and allows for easy capture of web information.  |
Top 10 must have Firefox Application to help with Studying Online
Monday, November 16th, 2009Financial Analyst
Friday, November 13th, 2009|
Financial analysts work for insurance companies, banks, investment firms or any companies that require an analyst to manage their funds. They advise on market trends and help companies research, analyze and recommend stocks and investments to benefit the company. Financial analysts can track and trade stocks for their companies and help determine which stocks should be bought, sold or kept. The Financial analyst’s recommendations are important to the company that employs them as they can guide and maintain the company’s growth. Financial Analysts work within a business or organization to help determine the needs of a company and determine its course of action based on those needs. The analyst has to be aware of all current developments in their particular field to be able to prepare financial reports and analyses. Education Required to become a Financial AnalystsIn order to become a financial analyst a college degree is needed. Courses in math, accounting, business and economics are recommended as a start. Once a career path has been determined, students can continue their education through completion of the Bachelors degree. At this level of education, even with backgrounds that include biology, computer sciences and engineering, many graduates start out as Junior Analysts and are hired by firms to begin a an early career. Taking courses that involve software applications are beneficial to the student as much of the analyst’s work depends on the use of databases, spreadsheets and the computer. Students who graduate with a Bachelor in Economics are prepared for entry and higher level positions in a wide variety of economic occupations. To move up the ladder of success as a financial analyst, the next step is to earn a Masters Degree in Economics/Business or an MBA in any of the related business fields. An online Masters degree requires completing more than thirty credits of post Bachelor’s courses in Economics. Most Master in Economics programs take at least two years. At the Master’s level, students have the education and tools needed to apply key principles learned as well as conduct research in their chosen specialty. Entry level positions are available to holders of a Bachelors degree but for private sector work as an economist, a Master or PhD in Economics is required. Online Programs That Can Get You ThereUniversity of Iowa – Iowa offers a Masters program online as well as a PHD program in Economics for those who want to attain the levels needed for an Academic Economist to teach at the University level. The program is offered through the Tippie College of Business and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. University of Iowa, in conjunction with Tippie College of Business, offers a Master of Arts as well as a Doctor of Philosophy in Economics for those directed towards the Academic Economist profession. The Master of Arts is offered only to students working towards a PhD in economics through their programs. The Doctorate in Philosophy for Economics requires a minimum of 72 semester hours of graduated credit to complete. The college provides students with training in applied economics, economic theory, and econometrics. Salary Range for a Financial AnalystEconomist salaries depend on education, with the highest salaries being limited to those with the highest level degrees. Incomes for employees in the private sector lead the list followed by federal government positions and ending with academia and secondary education on the lower end. Salaries for Financial Analysts with a Bachelors degree hovered around the $45,000 mark and, with a PhD in Economics, an average of around $85,000. Some areas of overall median income showed salaries for a Financial Analyst between $63,500 to $67,000 and $85,000 at the PhD level. |
Macroeconomist
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009|
A Macroeconomist follows the general description of an economist in that they are experts in the field of science of economics. A Macroeconomist deals specifically in the field of business and finance on a global level. Macroeconomists work with companies to determine business cycles and economic indicators. Their work uses the information compiled to determine and interpret price and earnings rations. These economists are able to advise their companies on how markets use inflation to set prices. Macroeconomists may also work within industries that deal with natural resources such as oil, gas, lumber and the distribution of these goods worldwide. In the employ of a business that trades internationally, a Macroeconomist deals with the tariffs, trades and tax requirements of the industry. Interconnected with the global requirements for industry and government the Macroeconomist must be aware of the procedures for the import and export of goods and their impact on companies and governments. Not only do Macroeconomists prepare data, reports, information and analyze for businesses and government industries, they also write research information found in bank publications, professional business journals and advisement resources. Education Required to become a Macro EconomistThe educational level required to become a Macro Economist begins with the Bachelor of Arts and extends through the Master of Business and PhD. Many of the positions in government and private industry for Macro Economists require the candidate to have no less than a Masters degree in Economics or a related discipline. The higher end positions in Macro Economics can require a PhD and years of experience in business. Online Programs that can Get You ThereHere are some of the colleges that offer online degree programs that can get you to the educational level required to be a Macro Economist:
Salary Range for a Macro EconomistThe salary range for a Macro Economist is not unlike other positions in the field of economics. With an entry level in to business or financial markets with a Bachelors Degree, a Macro Economist can expect earnings to be in line with other BA holders in economics. At the higher end for holders of a PhD, the earnings increase greatly depending upon the company and the years of experience. The overall medium income for the Bachelors level can fall between around $40,000 and $50,000 and with the Master’s degree it would be from around $50,000 mark to $70,000. Some positions in the US government for Macro Economists on the PhD level have been posted above $110,000 with private industry to about $125,000. Again, these incomes are determined by the whether the Economist works in the private or government sector. |
How much does it Cost to Get an Online Degree?
Monday, November 9th, 2009|
Online education becoming the order of the day, students flock towards online educational institutions offering online degree courses of their choice. Online courses offer flexibility and convenience forbidden by on campus educational courses. When it comes to the question of cost of online degree courses, are they less expensive than regular degree program? Cost of Online Degree CoursesThe price for which these online degree courses are offered is a determinant factor in the choice of courses and educational institution. If you are of the opinion that online degree programs are offered at throw away prices, you should understand reality has a different story to offer. Except for certain location and time factor flexibilities offered, the cost is all the same. Naturally your question would be “Then, why are students opting for online courses?” Let my explain with the help of certain facts about online degree colleges and their courses. Like traditional college campus courses, the fee structure differs depending upon the online educational institution chosen. While community colleges charge less, private elite colleges definitely charge a bomb! Online Degree Program – Cost CalculationHow is the cost determined in case of online educational courses? That’s a good and a basic question to know. Well the course fee is based on the semester hour requirements of the course opted for. While a student is required to complete 60 semester hours in case of an associate degree program, the requirement is 120 hours in case of a bachelor’s degree program. The fee charged by online colleges vary from around $35 to $1200 per semester hour depending upon where you intend to pursue your course. While community colleges and in state colleges offer education with the lowest semester hour cost. Prestigious institutions definitely charge the highest possible rate per semester hour. And the cost of your bachelors or associate degree is the product of your semester hour requirement and the cost per hour. The tuition cost in the State of Florida is about $610 per semester hour, whereas it just around $130 in a community college in the state. Hence your degree program could cost around $70,000 or $15,000 as the case may be. Your choice of institution determines your affordability, the decision is yours! |
20 Best iPhone Applications for Online Graduates
Friday, November 6th, 2009|
The iPhone has revolutionized the cell phone industry. No longer our cell phones are just for makings calls. Online graduates are now demanding more and more facilities from their iPhones. This has fueled a separate industry of program designers who create programs to benefit iPhone users. Some programs are specially designed for online graduates who are constantly wired to keep pace with school developments and their peers. These applications can be accessed from your iTunes online store. Some of these applications include:  1. Flipr Flash cards:With this application, graduates can simply synchronize their iPhone to their Mac and download flash cards with important exam pointers. They can also visit flashcard exchange via their iPhone 3G network to gain access to over 16 million flash card resources and then view them on wide screen mode on their iPhone. 2. A body of Knowledge:This is a favorite with medical students. This program has over 300 built-in annotated images of all the body’s bones, muscles, vessels, and joints. Graduates can easily test their knowledge by placing their iPhone in quiz mode or simply pinch on an image to get a closer look at an image. This eliminates the need to carry around bulky textbooks everywhere you go without skipping a beat with your study schedule. 3. Free Wi-Fi Finder:Students are always strapped and find it difficult at time to afford wireless network connection to carry out their studies. Free Wi-Fi finder allows them to locate free internet portals that they can log unto to gain access to their universities.  4. I Student:This application allows you to input your class schedule and other important events such as homework, exam dates, and department meetings. This eliminates reasons for students to be late. 5. Tools for School:This application is like a portable library. It entails applications that cover every subject area studied by online students. It also has 2D and 3D graph generating capabilities along with a copy of the New American Oxford Dictionary. 6. iTune U:iTune U is designed specifically for the Online University community. It contains lectures from various courses offered by the leading online universities. Via their 3G iPhone network, students can easily watch and listen to lectures from the over 200,000 available audio and video files. 7. Doc Viewer:Doc Viewer allows students to peruse documents before presentations or just for review. 8. iTalk Recorder:This applications allows students to record anything from lectures, notes read aloud or just their own ideas on the go. They can then replay them at anytime. 9. Writing Pad:iPhone writing pad allows you to use your finger to scratch any word you may want. It then gives you the option to save the word for future reference. 10. Social Networking:All the major social networking sites such as twitter and face book are available directly from your iPhone interface. 11. Fring:Fring allows you to instant message your entire online student peers at once by combining all your registered instant message providers.  12. Wikipanion:This is a direct access to Wikipedia’s unlimited information resources. With this application, you can quickly settle educational disputes between you and other students. 13. iHistory:This is a favorite with history majors. It provides an informative alternative to chugging around heavy history books. Major topics include art, wars, inventions, great cities, and other major historical events. 14. iClckr PowerPoint:This allows you to access and make power point presentations without the use of a PC. It provides students with high-resolution presentations and seamless transition through slides. 15. Current Events:iPhone has access to all the major news networks such as CBS, CNN, NY Times, and Wall Street Journal. This application is a hit especially with online finance students who want to keep wired to the latest financial trends.  16. Word Processing:iPhone allows online students to read documents created by the entire major word processing programs such as PDF, word, Excel and Corel. 17. BookBargain:The BookBargain application seeks out the best online book deals not only in America but also from sources all over the world. 18. Foreign Language Tutor:Graduate students can gain access to their personal foreign language tutor via their iPhone. Lessons are given for all major languages such as Spanish, English, and French. 19. Punch in Numbers:This is a calculator application that gives students access to a fully functional scientific calculator. 20. iTranslate:This application allows translations of over 42 different languages. Students are able to gain information from a different angle by accessing study material from different parts of the world. |
