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Surviving the Streets Third Time's the Charm

      In this tough economy we all have to consider the kinds of sacrifices we're willing to make. Like shopping for clothes at a thrift store instead of a major retailer, or buying a cheaper brand of...

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The Truth of Job Corps

  What Job Corps is: A government backed training program that can teach you a trade that may lead to a successful career. They give you a clothing allowance, which I found came in handy quite nicely and...

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Why Johnny Can't Read

Why Johnny Can’t Read Johnny can’t read because Johnny doesn’t read. You learn to read by reading. Just like Gertrude Stein said, “Writing is writing.” Reading is...

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The Living Wage

    The Living Wage William J. Fitzgerald   Before we start, Yes small business people I know the whine, You can not expect me to pay that much. Well I do, if you can not pay what is fair and...

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It's Time for All-out War on Criminals

When we hold something sacred, we are not likely to abuse it. Whatever our age, financial status, religious beliefs, education or even ethical and moral standards, few of us are apt to bite the hand that feeds us, or to dishonor what we hold in high esteem.

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1888 -- Charles F. Brush's 60 ft, 80,000 lb turbine supplied 12kW power to 350 incandescent lights, 2 arc lights, and a number of motors at his home for 20 years.85

How to Find the Top 25 Green Collar Jobs

A "green-collar" job is one connected to eco-friendly products and services. Examples are recycling operations, alternate (renewable/sustainable) energy sources, clean technology, construction via green...

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Introduction to Job Corps

The U.S. Department of Labor offers programs, collectively called the Job Corps, to help students aged 16 to 24 obtain high school diplomas and GEDs, prepare for college and receive vocational training. These...

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