| Free Education, Abundant Opportunities for Farm and Public Health Veterinarians |
3/27/2008 8:11:31 AM |
| Dr. Brad Leuwerke, a 2006 veterinary school graduate, had the best possible experience when he graduated from Iowa State University. Employers were competing to hire him. Dr. Leuwerke's experiences aren't odd. There is a shortage of food safety veterinarians (who care for animals bred for food) and public health veterinarians. |
| Dream of Owning Your Own Business? |
3/27/2008 8:11:21 AM |
| Have you always dreamed of owning your own business? If so, you're not the only one. As many have followed the dream and released themselves from the corporate jungle, they've found that it can be a difficult journey. What can you do to help ensure your success? |
| Helping Grandchildren Financially Prepare for College |
3/27/2008 8:11:10 AM |
| Want to involve your grandchildren in paying for college? Get them saving while they're still young. |
| Give Your Baby a Gift that Lasts a Lifetime |
3/27/2008 8:11:00 AM |
| When children are young, their parents marvel over all their milestones. They make note of the date when their baby first smiles, starts to crawl, walks and says their first word. You would think all of those things would happen before the youngster learns to read, but not necessarily. |
| How High School Students Can Get a Jump Start on College |
3/27/2008 8:10:49 AM |
| For high school student Robert Helin, getting up three hours earlier than his classmates to get to school by 9:00 a.m. is no big deal. Not when you consider that his first class is in college, not high school. |
| Economic Stimulus Rebate - What to Know, How to Get One |
3/27/2008 8:10:39 AM |
| In February 2008, President Bush signed a new economic stimulus package into law which will provide more than 130 million Americans with a little extra money. But some taxpayers are confused about how they can get their money from Uncle Sam. |
| Looking for Job Security? Check out Pharmacy Tech |
3/27/2008 8:10:28 AM |
| With our nation's population, the demand for prescription medication is greater than ever before. This has created a huge need for pharmacy workers. |
| Want an Exciting Career? Think Technology - Really! |
3/27/2008 8:10:18 AM |
| Long gone are the days when the "computer nerd" labored alone and unappreciated in his parents' garage. Today, self-professed technology geeks like Bill Gates and Steve Jobs are business world superstars and pop culture icons. Is it any wonder that technology now provides the fastest growing, most diverse and exciting range of career opportunities? |
| Don't Count Accounting Out |
3/27/2008 8:10:07 AM |
| If you hear the word CPA and think of bookkeepers, brown suits, pocket protectors, and gnawed off pencils, then you are way behind the times. While accounting has long conjured images of number crunching and bookkeeping, today's accountants are also at the forefront of dramatic changes in the business world. |
| Identifying Autism: Knowing When and What to Look For |
3/27/2008 8:09:56 AM |
| Everyone's talking about autism, and for good reason. According to a 2007 Centers for Disease Control report, one in 150 children in the U.S. has autism, a neurological disorder that affects development and social functioning and can cause even a precocious child to disappear into his or her own self-contained world. Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the U.S. It is more common than childhood cancer, diabetes and AIDS combined. |
| Why Citizens of the Internet Age Need to Learn About the Holocaust |
3/27/2008 8:09:46 AM |
| Modern communications technology and today's tyrants make it more important than ever for people to know how to recognize the kind of lethal propaganda employed in the dark, distant days of the Holocaust. |
| 'Drag Race High' Schools Reality TV Viewers |
3/27/2008 8:09:35 AM |
| Todd Collins, a teacher at East Hickman High School in Lyles, Tenn., recently led a team of students from his auto mechanics class in building a drag race car to compete in a race televised on SPEED. Not your typical class assignment. |
| Forensics Is Hot! How Paralegals Bring the Crime Scene into the Courtroom |
3/27/2008 8:09:25 AM |
| You've been wrongly accused of using drugs and you need a lawyer. First, you'll be screened by a paralegal - who may not have the training needed to know how best to help you. Here's the solution. |
| Don't Compromise: You Can Find a Job That Fits Your Values |
3/27/2008 8:09:14 AM |
| Many qualified professionals are now evaluating employment opportunities based on more than just salary, benefits and security. They are also seeking companies that respect, nurture and share their personal values. |
| Quick Tips for Filing for Federal Financial Aid |
3/27/2008 8:09:03 AM |
| Whether you'll be sending your kids to college in 2008 or heading there yourself, you've no doubt already heard of the FAFSA (The Free Application for Federal Student Aid). After all, it is one of the most critical financial aid forms a student will have to complete. |
| The New Fire Safety Web Site Your Child Needs to See |
3/27/2008 8:08:53 AM |
| If a fire started in your home, would your child know what to do? Every parent wants to make sure the answer is "Yes" and now there's a place they can turn for help getting the job done. |
| Hole of Debt or Financial Mountain? How to Avoid Money Management Pitfalls |
3/27/2008 8:08:42 AM |
| You see them on college campuses and at county fairs, people offering free T-shirts when you sign up for a credit card. You get offers in the mail every day - instant approval for the credit card of your choice. But just because you have access to seemingly unlimited credit does not necessarily mean you should take the credit card industry up on the offer. |
| How to Find Financial Aid |
3/27/2008 8:08:25 AM |
| Need help paying for college? Here's where to find it. |
| How to Find the Best Online Degree Programs |
3/27/2008 8:08:09 AM |
| Online learning has gone mainstream, so how do you choose the online program that's right for you? |
| Our National Parks Are Bringing Women's History Month to Life |
3/27/2008 8:07:58 AM |
| Throughout U.S. history, women of every race and class have made contributions that have helped to shape and strengthen the country. In 1987, Congress declared the month of March Women's History Month to recognize these contributions and to promote the teaching of women's history. Our national parks offer an extremely unique opportunity to visit the sites and learn about the people that made women's history what it is today. |
| Brain-building Strategies for Parents |
3/27/2008 7:49:15 AM |
| For sheer learning potential, the brain of a child surpasses any man-made super computer. Researchers and child development experts agree there are a number of ways parents can help children make the most of their natural brainpower. Here are some tips. |
| The ABC's of Saving Money this School Year |
11/10/2007 11:51:41 AM |
| Kathy Peel, founder and CEO of Family Manager Coach Network and author of recently published "Desperate Households," shares some great tips for regaining control of the family budget following the back-to-school frenzy. |
| Helpful Tips for a Confident New You from Queen Latifah |
11/10/2007 11:51:30 AM |
| Undoubtedly, being confident affects every aspect of a person's life. While women have made many strides in nearly every profession, sport and industry in recent decades, even the most accomplished women can lack self-confidence in certain areas. According to a national YWCA online survey, women cite not feeling attractive or good about their appearance as their top confidence shaker (62 percent), followed by not excelling in their career/not doing a good job (46 percent) and not feeling accepted/feeling like an outcast (40 percent). |
| As the Class of 2020 Heads to Kindergarten, Don't Forget to Start Saving for College Now |
11/10/2007 11:51:19 AM |
| While the cost of college has skyrocketed families are not saving enough. The good news though is that every little contribution helps and parents should know there are some simple steps they can take now to jumpstart their child's college savings for the future. |
| School Nurses Urge Vaccination to Prevent Meningitis |
11/10/2007 11:51:08 AM |
| Do you have a child between the ages of 11 and 18? If so, they are at risk for a potentially deadly bacterial infection called meningococcal disease, also referred to as meningitis. Here's what every parent needs to know. |
