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74Life Without A College Degree--Alternatives To The University--Cool Jobs
Here is an article persuading you to cut off your tail too (an Aesop fable reference) and not go to college. There really are some reasons to consider alternatives to college--or at least put it off for a while. Tell me what you think of my uneducated ideas--
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57What Shall We Plant and When?
More cold and rain, so let’s just hunker down here in the inglenook and plan what we are going to plant. In our territory, it is a good idea to wait until Memorial Day to plant things…that’s the real Memorial Day on the 30th of May. We can...
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69Promises We Wish Obama Had NOT Kept
Most of the coverage dealing with President Obama's campaign promises tends to point out those promises he has not kept. From the conservative viewpoint, however, we'd be a lot less disgruntled if he'd failed to keep a few of those promises he has...
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74Americorps Vista Volunteers: Gain Work Experience by Helping Others
Like the Peace Corps, Americorps Vista Volunteers program helps others but this program is within the domestic United States.From building homes with Habitat for Humanity to fighting illiteracy, volunteer opportunities are available across the country.Vista volunteers receive a small stipend, health benefits, and a college grant at the end of their service.
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60Bush, the GOP, and conservatives: They’re all socialists now
By Michael Chapman at http://www.jewishworldreview.com The Republican Party bills itself as the champion of limited government and free enterprise. Many conservatives tag along,...
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58National Service and the Looming Health-Care Crisis
With his newly passed National Service Bill, President Barack Obama is assigning $5.7 billion for volunteer work through the Americorps Service Program. The ambitious bill expands volunteer opportunities in improving education, helping the poor,...
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55City Year Heroes celebrate MLK Day!
Eight-thirty on a Saturday morning might seem early, especially to a group of middle-school and high-school students. (At least they didn’t have to join the Heroes teams for prep at 6:30 a.m.) ...
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75Americorps National Civilian Community Corps: Teens and Young Adults Volunteering in America
Perfect plan for students graduating from high school but not ready for college: The Americorps NCCC program. Teens and young adults can volunteer for 10 months of volunteer service with a financial and education stipend while doing good for others.
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70AmeriCorps Bridging Borders: Making a Difference in San Jose
The AmeriCorps Bridging Borders Program is a collaborative effort between San José State University (SJSU), community organizations, and local public schools, engaging more than 40 SJSU students and community members in direct service to address...
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64Week 1 with the AmeriCorps
"Show me the path where I should walk, O Lord; point out the right road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you." - Psalms 25:4-5 3 AM - wake up, get ready 4 AM -...
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