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2010 college grads, meet the job market

Posted in Education, tagged , , , on May 18, 2010 | Comments Off

So you’re graduating in June – you should be very excited – you should also know that millions of unemployed, qualified workers mean employers can afford to be picky. Will you stand out in the “real world”? In today’s job market, it’s all about selling yourself. You’ll need to be able to show your value, [...]

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Preparing for college and debt

Posted in Education, tagged , , , on April 7, 2010 | Comments Off

Thinking about college – but not sure where you want to go? While your choice will likely depend on what you want to study, location and where your friends are going – why not also consider what your student debt might look like? This interactive map from The Project on Student Debt makes it easy [...]

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Global Pulse 2010

Posted in Education, tagged , , , on March 26, 2010 | Comments Off

Want your voice heard when it comes to important topics in the fields of science and technology, entrepreneurship, and human development? Global Pulse 2010 may be your chance! Global Pulse 2010 is a 3-day live, online event that connects folks like you with individuals and organizations that have the drive and tools needed to take [...]

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Girl talk – science, tech, engineering and math

Posted in Education, parenting, tagged , , , on March 25, 2010 | Comments Off

More and more women are joining the fields of science, technology, math and engineering. But historic women, like Ada Lovelace, remind us how important it is to encourage girls and women to get involved. Yesterday was Ada Lovelace Day. If you don’t know who she is, Ada was very influential in the field of technology [...]

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Your city’s online risk

Posted in Education, tagged , , on March 23, 2010 | Comments Off

Any time you use the Internet you’re putting yourself at risk for cyberattacks. Of course, this is why we have security measures in place. But you can never be too careful. Are you at risk? Symantec (developer of Norton security software) and researchers collected data on cybercrimes, malware and online behavior like accessing WiFi hotspots [...]

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Use caution: Facebook password reset scam

Posted in Education, tagged , , , on March 18, 2010 | Comments Off

On sites like Facebook, the only time you’re asked to change your password is if you request a new one. But an email from Facebook, or so it seems, is asking you to reset your password and download an attachment. It’s a scam, don’t open it – Delete it. The attachment you’re about to download [...]

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Honda brakes join the list of recalls

Posted in Education, tagged , , on March 17, 2010 | Comments Off

Honda is recalling 412,000 2007-2008 Odyssey and Element vehicles for “soft” brakes. A common issue. But after several complaints, three crashes involving brakes and a prior recall for airbags – Honda isn’t taking any chances. What is a “soft” pedal? Some drivers are noticing the brake pedal must be pressed harder and closer to the [...]

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