Blog 3

Emily Beltz 
02/06/2013
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Postal Service to Cut Saturday Mail to Trim Costshttp://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2013/02/06/postal-service-to-cut-saturday-mail-to-trim-costs/


       I read the article "Postal Service To Cut Saturday Mail to Trim Costs" by Esme Murphy from WCCO News. The article states that the U.S. Postal Service, will stop delivering mail to homes and businesses on Saturdays. While post office boxes will continue to get mail Monday through Saturday and package deliveries will continue on Monday through Saturday. This goes for United States Postal Service throughout the nation. This article states that it will go into effect starting in August. United States Postal Service is giving notice 6 months in advance to give residential and businesses time in advance to make adjustments to satisfy their needs. The reason for this "switch" is in hopes at saving more then 2 billion dollars annually. 
       In my opinion, I think that this is a good idea. It helps tax payers as well as the Post Office save money, and will help out employees for their retirement fund. As stated in the article, mail has decreased from online services like e-mail. I would be for the idea of mail stopping on Saturday. It states in the article that 7 out of 10 people are for the idea of mail stopping on Saturdays. In that case, most people don't mind not having mail delivered to them on Saturday. This is one good way for the government to help save money. 

Blog 2

         In the article, “I Won’t Hire People Who Use Poor Grammar.  Here’s Why.” Written by Kyle Wiens I was quite a bit shocked when reading the article. I understand that it is important to have proper grammar skills, especially in the work place. However, I was shocked by the fact that the employer was so focused on whether or not the employee had literally perfect writing skills versus someone who was just a "good fit". This is surprising to me. I was also surprised by the fact that the employer gave out mandatory grammar tests. I have never heard of this and I think it is going a bit to far. 

         If I was an employer, I would focus more on whether or not the person would be a good fit for the company. Although I think it is important to know the differences between "to, too, two" and "there, their, and they're," depending the job I would not consider this to be a high priority based off of hiring someone into a company. I think having a good, hard working employee, who fits the job description is more important than someone who has perfect writing skills. 

Introduction

Hello everyone!

       My name is Emily. I was born and raised in Saint Paul, MN and currently still live in the area. I am a mother of a soon to be 5 year old. I am recently engaged to my fiance of 8 years, and we just adopted our first dog, Zena. With family, work, school, a house, and a dog I stay busy.
       In my spare time, I like to to take small trips whenever possible. Last summer, I spent 4 days in Gooseberry Falls, Split Rock, and Duluth! The summer before that, I spent a week in San Diego, California. I also like to just get away for the weekend and head for the cabin! Growing up, my family was big on camping, riding snowmobiles, and four wheelers. So when I get the chance I like to ride around on the four wheeler or the mini dirt bike!
       In my future, I plan to graduate from Inver Hills Community College with my Associates Degree in Criminal Justice and eventually work my way towards a Bachelors Degree. Eventually I would like to become a Juvenile Probation Officer.
       I currently work as FedEx as a Courier and International Specialist Agent. It is a tough job, especially with the cold Minnesota winters, and the hot humid summers!
       Good luck to everyone this semester!
                                                                Emily B.