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- December 15, 2010
Lisa Bianconi has been a teacher for the past 30 years at Kurn Hattin School, which is dedicated to helping children who struggle both at home and school. This year, Bianconi was recognized as a nominee for a new Grammy award called The Music Educator Award.
READ MOREEvery year, to help people decide on a steady career, U.S. News & World Report publishes a ranking of the best jobs. This year, for the first time ever, the number one spot was taken by an information technology job over one in the health care industry. In fact, the first and second slots were filled by software developers and computer systems analysts. The rise of mobile devices has largely fueled growth in the software development sector, where job growth is expected to climb an additional 23% by 2022.
READ MOREWriter Charles Fleming had more than his fair share of health ailments, from two hip replacements to a broken leg, two spinal surgeries, and more. Even though he was told he needed it, Fleming declined a third spinal surgery and opted to try to mend himself by exercising.
READ MOREAfter being put under pressure by environmental groups and consumers alike, Johnson & Johnson has removed the chemicals formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane from its No More Tears baby shampoo and other products for tots. The company fulfilled its promise of removing the potentially harmful chemicals by the end of 2013, with plans to reformulate all of its other consumer products and brands, such as Clean & Clear and Neutrogena.
READ MOREHow do you make the most of after-hours networking events? “Just because an event takes place after hours doesn’t mean you’re off the clock. In fact, the time you spend at an event may be the most valuable time you put in that day and in your career,” explains Pamela Eyring, the owner and president of a professional business etiquette and international protocol training school called The Protocol School of Washington.
READ MOREA fraud alert was issued by the Better Business Bureau following complaints of a $9.84 charge showing up on many people’s credit card statements. The charge may show up as “customer support” or as a charge from any one of a number of different websites.
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