Tired of replacing the batteries on your remote especially since you have been glued to the TV a lot during the 2010 World Cup? If the batteries on your remote control run flat, just give it a good shake and hey, presto, you should be able to change the channels! Provided that you have vibration-powered [...]

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by Karen Burns
You may have heard the horror stories–job hunters who take phone calls or text during an interview, or bring out a sandwich and start chomping, or brush their hair, or worse. You wouldn’t do any of those things, would you? Of course not.
But there are tons of other job interview no-no’s you may [...]

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by Laura Rowley
Back in 2007, bored and frustrated with her day job as an office administrator, New York musician, artist and writer Summer Pierre wrote and illustrated a ‘zine about her double life.
“I wanted to make something that honors the fact that most of us have two lives and that takes A LOT of energy,” [...]

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by Maria Hanson, LiveCareer.com
It’s becoming harder than ever to get your resume read by a real person.
“HR people are drowning in resumes, and despite their best intentions, many can’t keep up,” says executive recruiter Mike Travis.
Help your resume win the attention it deserves by following these up-to-date tips from industry insiders.
* “Keep it shorter, tighter, [...]

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by Jeff Schmitt
Time to Face Your Reports
The day of reckoning has arrived. Your leadership skills need an overhaul, and I’ve detailed why in the following slides. Any of these shortcomings sound familiar?

1. Don’t Know Your Job
You’re the invisible man, the one who doesn’t delve into the details or pitch in. You insulate yourself, telling us [...]

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by Grandparents.com
Pull a buck from your wallet now and prepare to be amazed.
We’re serious. Did you know a dollar bill has hidden pictures, flecks of color, and mysterious symbols? And that’s just the beginning. What do all those seemingly random letters and Latin phrases mean, anyway?
The Basics: How much is a dollar worth?
The question [...]

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“Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.” ~ Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
With Marcus Aurelius Antoninus’ quote in mind, I invite you to explore these 15 Simple Ways to create happiness in 2010!

Be your own BFF (best friend forever). Enjoy your own company. Embrace everything [...]

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By Jilian Mincer
Jennifer Winslow wanted to earn some extra cash without giving up the flexibility of working part time.
An avid cook, she and a friend initially planned to cater meals for busy families. When that turned out to be too time consuming, she tried baking. More than five years later, she has a thriving bakery [...]

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By Christine L. Hohlbaum
 

You know that little project you agreed to complete because your boss said it would only take a minute?  Or the lengthy phone call with your friend who only rings when she is in crisis (again)? How about the two-hour community car wash that took nine months to organize? Welcome to [...]

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by StyleCaster
Everybody knows that in this day and age, it’s not always about what you know, it’s who you know. During trying economic times like these, the key to landing your dream job is to stand out from the competition by showcasing both your talent and personality.
For a quick [...]

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