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Steps to revive a stalled job search
With record numbers of people seeking employment, competition is fierce for any job in any industry. If you're looking for work, it might seem difficult to know how to stand out from the crowd. For anyone feeling stalled in their job search, a few simple steps could put the wind back in their sails.
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Dealing with conflict in your child's classroom
While adults live with the reality that some people just don't get along, children can find such concepts more difficult to grasp. Teaching our children to deal with conflict and helping them navigate the complexities of interpersonal relationships can be difficult - especially when it comes to conflict with a teacher. K...
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How to know if your child could benefit from a tutor
For many parents, slipping grades and missed assignments can be sure signs that their child is in need of help academically. And whether your child needs assistance to get up to speed with the rest of the class or is looking for help to get ahead on their SAT's, there are a variety of tutoring options available.
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Proactive parents and teachers can help keep kids safe online
Most kids associate October with the scares related to the traditional Halloween standbys - ghosts, witches and zombies. But, the month also marks National Cyber Security Awareness month, calling attention to frightening things like online identity theft, cyber bullying, viruses and damaging malware.
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The internship hunt: What students should know about landing a great position
This is the time of year when companies converge on college campuses looking for the best and brightest students. Recruiters - from financial services firms to high tech companies - battle it out to lure potential interns to their branding and recruiting events in hopes of enticing them to intern at their company. For students, it's the ultimate opportunity to get a foot in the door at a company where they'd like to have a career.
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Cyber security professionals in high demand battling 'cyber weapons'
Much like the way the military and police serve and protect our country and its citizens, cyber security experts play a crucial role in protecting an institution's network and information from attacks. These professionals, known as computer forensics experts, also analyze the electronic evidence, and in some cases identi...
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The keys to early learning: good nutrition and good books
Growing evidence from nutritionists and literacy experts suggests access to good nutrition and good books are the building blocks to early learning. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, lack of enough nutritious food impairs a child's ability to concentrate and perform well in school. Children who have not de...
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How to make the successful transition from college to career
Many recent college graduates continue to face a challenging job market, but do they know how to effectively locate and acquire a job? Here are some tips to make the transition from school to work.
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Be part of an elite community and join in the fight: cracking codes and discovering threats
In today's technically advanced world, radical groups and rogue states don't just use guns and bombs to attack our country and allies; they use technology and information too. The need to defend against these cyber attacks has spurred an evolution in the field of Information Warfare - and generated exciting, meaningful c...
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Making college a reality, despite the price tag
Sending a student to college is a proud time for families. But with tuition costs rising and families continuing to face financial challenges, many are taking another look at how to pay for college.
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Are bad habits slowing your family down? Simple steps can make you more efficient
Almost everyone has a habit they wish they could break, and with the kids back in school, there's no better time than now to identify and break routines that could be slowing your family down.
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Starting the school year off right: Back-to-school tips for the whole family
Back-to-school season can be a stressful time for families. Homework requirements, packed schedules, extracurricular activities and even shorter hours of daylight are only a few things that make this time of year a transitional time for families. In fact, research shows that 85 percent of teens report their stress levels...
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Obama urged to make economy a bigger, bolder topic

Obama urged to make economy a bigger, bolder topicFive months into President Barack Obama's second term, allies and former top aides worry that his overarching goal of economic opportunity has been diminished, partly drowned out by controversies seized ...


Sun May 19 08:08:33 UTC 2013
$590M-plus Powerball: 1 winning ticket sold in Fla.

A woman prepares to choose her numbers on a lottery ticket Saturday, May 18, 2013, in the Chinatown district in Oakland, Calif. A record Powerball jackpot has climbed to $600 million, and lottery officials speculated the jackpot would continue to soar in the run-up to Saturday’s drawing. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)It's all about the odds, and one lone ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching each of the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials said Sunday.


Sun May 19 04:38:45 UTC 2013
Tea party looks to take advantage of moment

Tea party looks to take advantage of momentIs the tea party getting its groove back? Shouts of vindication from around the country suggest the movement's leaders certainly think so. They say the IRS acknowledgement that it had targeted their groups ...


Sun May 19 08:34:45 UTC 2013