Education And Careers

Preparing Kids For A Successful School Year
Appropriate school wear helps children dress for academic success. Uniforms, spirit wear and clothes following dress codes can encourage a feeling of community spirit and promote school safety.
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Algebra Made Fun
There's good news for those who find algebra intimidating.
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Morning Fuel For School
Delicious breakfast options ready in minutes.
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Helping Small Firms Find Financing
Small businesses are expected to play a big part in improving the economy.
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Budget-Stretching Ideas Transform A Staycation Into A "Playcation"
With recent reports from Money magazine putting the average cost of a vacation for four at $1,600, many families are opting for a staycation or "nearcation" this season.
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New Corn Technology Gives Farmers More Effective Insect Defense
Every season, farmers face the challenge of protecting their crops from a broad spectrum of insect pests.
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Making The Move From Playtime To Preschool
Activities to foster a child's love of learning even before entering the classroom.
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Saving Time And Money At College
A successful college experience doesn't happen by accident.
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Become A Reading Model: Encourage Early Childhood Literacy
As a parent, there is much you can do to develop your child's reading skills and set the stage for a lifelong love of books and learning.
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Tips For Older Job Seekers
There's good news for older adults trying to enter the workforce.
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Tips For Keeping Kids (And Families) Science Smart
Science can be fun for the whole family.
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Turning A Hobby Into A Career
Often, the lessons we learn the best are those we learn while doing something we love.
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Community College: A Gateway To A Career
Those interested in pursuing a college degree that can lead directly to a career might consider starting out at a community college.
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The Secret To A Successful Small Business
Gain an edge over the competition.
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Medical Innovation Means New Drugs And Jobs
There's good news for America's patients and our economic competitiveness.
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Survey Reveals The Positive Impact Teachers Have On Students' Lives
Next to immediate family, teachers have the most impact on people's lives as they grow up.
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Savvy Skills For Shopping School Supplies
While every school year is different, one thing that remains the same is the desire to save on school supplies.
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When "Getting Back To Work" Means Getting Your Back To Work
These are tough economic times when employees can't afford to miss work and employers are interested in controlling costs and maximizing productivity more than ever before.
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What You Need To Know To Prepare For College
Here's news many parents may be happy to hear.
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Helping Children Can Be Profitable
Sometimes, pursuing a dream to benefit others can also be financially rewarding.
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Simple Steps To Make Your Office Green
When thinking about ways to reduce your environmental footprint, a great place to start being "green" may be the office, whether at home or at work.
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Giving The Children In Your Life The Gift Of Education
Taking short-term steps toward saving for college can help parents and grandparents reach the long-term solution of a brighter future for the children in their lives.
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What Workers Can Learn From Athletes
To get injured workers back into the workforce and prevent future accidents and injuries, some occupational medicine clinics are taking their cue from the techniques used to rehabilitate injured athletes.
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Taking Your Business Global
To grow your business, you may need to think outside the box and outside the borders.
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Harnessing The Atom To Make A Better World
Those looking for an exciting and rewarding career may consider opportunities in nuclear science and technology.
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Building Networks To Serve Children And Families
There is good news for parents in Orange County, California who do not know where to look for help.
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How Schools And Families Can Help Kids Be Healthy And Wise
Your youngsters can have fun learning to be fit at a special school event--that also raises money for their education.
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Vacations From School Can Be Learning Opportunities
By providing children with educational opportunities during vacation months, parents can be sure their children don't lose skills gained during the school year.
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Tablet Computers Find A Home In The Classroom
One of the latest developments in the computer field is already benefiting many students and teachers.
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Help For College-Bound Students
Students and families starting the college search process have a place to turn to make the process a bit easier. A new guide for families helps simplify the process of getting college-bound students admitted to college.
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Communication: Key To Managing Cancer
Growing scientific evidence supports the significance of friendship in the lives of cancer patients-the more friends they have, the better their prognosis.
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Not Everything Your Child Needs For School Is In His Or Her Backpack
Since it is better to help prevent a disease than to treat it, parents should talk to their child's doctor to make sure they receive the appropriate vaccines on time.
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Teens Have High Hopes For Their Financial Future
While politicians, economists and the American public ponder how to strengthen the U.S. economy, a majority of U.S. teens say they don't understand how to effectively balance their spending and saving.
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Treat Yourself To A Healthy Breakfast
A healthy breakfast is easy to achieve.
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Meningococcal Vaccination Urged For Summer Campers
Parents are urged by school nurses and camps nationwide to help protect their children against meningitis this summer by getting them vaccinated.
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Printing Tips To Reduce Environmental Impact
To effectively reduce the volume of pages flowing through the devices deployed throughout your organization, try these tips.
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Morning Routines Made Easy
Morning can be tough, but now you don't have to struggle with your youngsters to get them ready for the day if you follow a few helpful hints.
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Building Your Career: Tips From Experts
Whether you've just entered the workforce or you're an established professional with the desire to achieve even more success, career advice based on experience can be helpful.
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Liberty Mutual Survey Reveals Parents Are Accepting Of Social Media But Monitor It Closely
A recent national survey from Liberty Mutual's Responsibility Project revealed fascinating insights about social media and personal responsibility.
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Tips On Avoiding Employment Scams
Those desperate to find work can sometimes fall victim to job placement and work-at-home scams.
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Graduation News For Young Men
This year, a number of young Americans are giving themselves a graduation gift.
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Students Use Laptops To Power Rocket Launch
Eight high school students will have an out-of-this-world opportunity this year to design and construct a rocket and launch it into space.
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Simple Ways To Be Earth Friendly Every Day
Here are some simple ways to be more Earth friendly every day and get the entire family involved.
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Smart Steps To Grow Greener At Work
Ideas on how business is growing greener.
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Recognizing Kids Who Help Others
From raising money for a sick classmate through a lemonade stand to mowing the lawns of elderly neighbors free of charge, the good deeds of many American kids make the world a better place.
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More Training Can Make The Difference
There's hopeful news for those seeking a new job or looking for a step up in their career.
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Academic Testing: A Life Lesson
Tips to help prepare your child for testing success.
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Keep Track Of Your Trips
Get back every penny you deserve.
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Happier Doctors And Healthier Patients
Patients benefit from doctors' group practices by receiving comprehensive, coordinated, quality care.
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Moving Your College Student Home
Helpful tips to make a student's move home go smoothly.
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How Soldier Scholars Get Assistance
Good news for many veterans, their families and anyone who cares about America's future.
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Tips To Enhance Teen Interest In Science And Math
A stronger U.S. economy better able to compete globally, experts advise, lies in fostering a culture of innovation and educating America's youth in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM.
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Rebuilding After The Storm: How Some Companies Survived And Thrived
As businesses rebuild from the economic storm, lessons can be learned from companies that not only survived but thrived during the worst of the downturn.
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Rubber Mulch--Protecting Our Future
While there are many options one can choose to put beneath the swing set or jungle gym, simply put, the safest ground cover available is recycled rubber mulch.
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A Big Opportunity For Small Contractors
There is good news for small businesses that are looking for new contracting opportunities.
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Robots Have Students Putting Science First
There's hopeful news for those concerned that U.S. students lag behind when it comes to science and math.
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Adjusting To ADD And ADHD
Parenting a child with ADD or ADHD can be a challenging undertaking. Fortunately, a few proven behavior strategies can help.
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Improving Science And Math Education
Responding to President Obama's call to improve science literacy among American students, a foundation committed to science education has announced a new nationwide initiative.
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Do People Trust You? A New Study May Explain Why Or Why Not
Are men more trustworthy than women or vice versa?
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Advancing Disability Employment
Every day, people with disabilities make important contributions to America's workplaces.
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A Good Idea In Any Language
Learning another language is not just a fun way to expand your horizons-it can be a smart career move.
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Teens Today Value Making A Difference More Than Money
Two good things about America's youth and America's economy were discovered by a recent poll.
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Injury Prevention At CDC: Keeping Kids And Teens Safe From Concussion
Millions of Americans are injured each year, and for some it leads to disability and profoundly affects their lives and the lives of others.
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Keeping Quiet Can Keep You Out Of The Game
Her eyes focused on reaching for the rebound, Tracy didn't see the other player before she collided with her and hit her head.
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Scholarships For Cancer Survivors
Ashley Dobbs of Gallatin, Tenn., is among the more than a quarter of a million survivors of childhood cancer in the United States.
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