X-Ray Technician

X-Ray Technician

Duties and responsibilities: X-Ray technician’s cutting-edge imaging methods to visualize the inside of the human body. The pictures they create help physicians to diagnose and treat illnesses or injuries with great accuracy. They work with a wide variety of imaging technologies, including:

• Traditional X-ray machines
• Computerized axial tomography (CT)
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Fluoroscopy
• Film and digital mammography

Salary: $27,739 - $59,153 total pay

Education: You will need a Certificate, Associate's and Bachelor’s degrees in radiologic technology available.

Demand for this profession: Expected to grow by 9% by 2004; demand being fulfilled

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

No I wouldn’t like to be one because this job doesn’t interest me at all. This job just isn’t for me. And they also don’t get paid well so why bother.

"True independence and freedom can only exist in doing what's right."

"True independence and freedom can only exist in doing what's right."

-Brigham Young

When you have freedom and independence that means that you haven’t done anything wrong. When you are doing the right thing it’s what’s going to keep you your freedom and independence. For example, those who are in prison or jail are in there for a reason because they did something wrong. So if you do something illegal then you will forever get your freedom and independence taken away. You should always choose the right and try to keep your independence and freedom. The more you do right the more freedom you will have. If you do good you will build good trust bonds and build good character. The people who know you as a person who does right will not bother you and ask what you are doing.

“They’re only truly great who are truly good.” By: George Chapman

“They’re only truly great who are truly good.”

By: George Chapman

Those who do good are the best according to George Chapman. He is trying to say that those that always do the right thing are true winners because they aren’t cheating in any way nor doing something bad. He believes that those are the good people. The ones who cheat or choose the wrong are nothing. Greatness is the only thing that can be achieved by purity. If you are pure, then you are great. Being good is not easy, but it is not as hard as being bad.

Radiation Therapist

Radiation Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities: Radiation therapists operate machines called linear accelerators, which are used to deliver radiation therapy. These machines direct high-energy x rays at specific cancer cells in a patient’s body, shrinking or removing them. Radiation therapists are part of the oncology team that treats patients with cancer.

Salary: $49,606 - $90,842

Education: One must complete an accredited training program in radiation therapy which often includes a 12-month certification program. Must obtain a state license to practice. Additionally, certification by the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist).

Demand for this profession: Demand being fulfilled, but predicted to increase by 14%, in the next decade

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

No I wouldn’t like to be one because it does not interest me. I wouldn’t want to work machines and all that. I don’t think this job is for me. They also don’t get paid well so I’m good.

"Many think that the short term gain will be worth the long term pain, but it isn't. In addition, using steroids is cheating, and there is nothing worse in sports than a cheater. Don;t do it."

"Many think that the short term gain will be worth the long term pain, but it isn't. In addition, using steroids is cheating, and there is nothing worse in sports than a cheater. Don't do it."

- George Mitchell

Cheating is never worth the repercussion. I dislike cheaters. Also liars. I totally do agree that in sports

cheaters are the worst. How can players dare cheat in a game and end up disappointing their friends, family, and family. Cheating is simply not ok or ever. Cheaters do not improve themselves by cheating. When cheaters cheat, they are not improving themselves because they are taking easy shortcuts to find success or accomplish something but they are not doing it fairly. If you were to keep trying without cheating you would improve every time you perform. Steroids are the worst drugs you can use in a sport. It is tricking the person's muscles and they are being tricked by being stronger but in reality when they wear off their muscles start to shrink and they become soft and weak like they were before. Cheating is not leaving yourself as a good character. When you get caught, you will always be known as a cheater and your reputation will be ruined.  

Psychologist

Psychologist

Duties and Responsibilities: Many Psychologists work directly with those experiencing difficulties, such as mental health disorders including anxiety and depression. They help people to overcome relationship problems, eating disorders, learning problems, substance abuse, parenting issues, or to manage the effects of a chronic illness. $41,722 - $108,975

Salary: $41,722 - $108,975

Education: Doctoral Degree in psychology, license, independent practice, and a master’s degree.

Demand for this profession: The demand is being fulfilled now but it is expected to increase by 19% within the next couple of years.

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I would like to be a Psychologist because I would like to help anyone who has difficulties and make them feel better. Also, they get paid well. I want to help people find solutions for their problems.

April Fool's Day

April Fool’s Day

April Fools Day is on the 1st of April every year. It is believed to have originated from the 16th Century when the French New Year was moved from April the first to January 1st in accordance with the Catholic Calendar. As word spread slowly about the change, people who continued to celebrate the New Year on the wrong date, this being April 1st were called fools and and tricks played on them. Now days it appears to serve little purpose yet to have some fun and in some cases cause national confusion. Pros and Cons about April Fools Day is that you need to be careful about who you prank, because not everyone likes to be the butt of the a joke. The person who is the victim may or may not handle the prank if it’s embarrassing, humiliating, or if it’s a form of bullying. April Fool’s Day can be fun but sometimes it can get out of hand. I didn’t really pranked today. Or at all during my lifetime lol.