New consumer research shows that the overwhelming majority of Americans (83 percent) agree that the United States is suffering from a good news deficit, with six in 10 Americans saying they don’t even know where to look for good news anymore. On the heels of this LG Electronics-commissioned study, the company is unveiling its plans to help address this issue with its newest interactive billboard in Times Square.
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Carol Platt was caught in the middle of the economic downturn with no backup plan. Searching for a stable job in an unstable economy proved to be difficult without a college degree. Her work history and past successes were overlooked. It had always been a dream of hers to complete her degree; after a failed first attempt, she was unsure of her ability to follow through. She began researching online education options and felt that Kaplan University stood out; she decided to complete her college degree online. Carol enrolled in Kaplan University’s School of Business and Management and earned her bachelor’s degree online, focusing on business with an emphasis in human resources.
The adult continuing education program at Kaplan University is designed for working professionals who seek to further their career or, like Carol, want to earn their university degree online.* Students can complete assignments on a schedule that fits their lives. It’s this type of flexibility that helps prepare Kaplan University online students for success. Even if you already have an established career, it’s never too late to consider online business school to further your knowledge and update your skills. Increase your marketability with one of Kaplan University’s online bachelor degree programs without taking time off of work to attend class.
* Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.
“I grew up in Graham, North Carolina. My parents both worked for the textile mills, both had fourth grade educations and my mom always wanted me to get an education. When I graduated from high school it was my dream to go to college. I failed the first class of my life which was my chemistry class. I was just overwhelmed so I left after about a year and half, got a job and kept trying to go back to school. For me it was personally devastating. It really bothered me. I felt like I was failing. I had one shot and I blew it.
When Jenna left for boarding school I couldn’t even open the door and go in the room and I was almost 52. All of that coincided with the downturn of the market. I had almost $6 million dollars in contracts waiting to close and they all fell through—every single one of them. I thought, ‘now what? I don’t have a degree, there are no jobs.’ It doesn’t matter what I had done or how much success I had, the requirements are to have a degree. Not only that, I had to walk back in the door competing with people half my age and many of them had MBAs.
It was just a matter of figuring out how to do it—so that’s when I started to check into what were the institutions, what was the cost, how were they respected. Kaplan [University] had a degree in business with a specialty in human resources. As I started narrowing the options down, it made it into about the final three. I took those three finalists to my traditional education friends and I said, ‘I want to know what the most respected online degree would be if someone was coming into your office looking for a job.’
The IT Dean, the Computer Science Dean, felt like Kaplan [University] had the best online delivery program that was out there. The Academic Dean’s advice was that this is a respected degree that you’re not going to have people questioning whether you were competent when you came out. Everything that you take there will be accepted if you go on to a master’s [program] anywhere so that was a very good recommendation. When I sat down at graduation, 31 years later, and I’m looking up at the podium and it says, ‘Kaplan University: a Different School of Thought’ that was probably more me because I do think a little differently. I’m willing to work on things that innovate and I think that’s more of an opportunity for me and many students like me.~N
THINK: Pop-punk princess nails.
WHAT THEY ARE: Limited-edition, edgy designs of Sally Hansen’s hit, Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips, created in collaboration with pop star Avril Lavigne. Sally Hansen, the nail color authority, is partnering with award winning singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne to launch a collection of highly-anticipated prints that will leave you ready to rock. The revolutionary peel-and-apply strips are now available in 12 limited edition patterns guaranteed to captivate pop-punk princesses everywhere as much as Avril’s high-spirited melodies and powerhouse voice do.
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ADP®, a leading provider of human resource outsourcing, payroll, tax, business outsourcing and benefits administration services, and integrated computing solutions for vehicle dealers, today announced that users of its ALINE Card by ADPSM soon can take advantage of the recently introduced ADP Mobile Solutions app to access important information about their payroll and paycard accounts.
Starting in June, when employees register for the ADP Mobile Solutions app, they will be able to view their pay statements, paycard balances and recent transactions—using their iPhones, BlackBerrys or Android smartphones—if their employer receives these services from ADP. Additionally, the app will direct users to the more than 63,000 nationwide ATMnetwork, where they enjoy surcharge-free access to their wages, and to any of the more than 60,000 Green Dot®retailers where a MoneyPak® can be purchased to load cash to their card.
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Each year, more than 4 million women and one in 10 men are harmed by their partners, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Tragically, the most dangerous time for victims of domestic violence is when they try to leave.
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, BeSmartBeWell.com, in collaboration with the National Domestic Violence Hotline, shares the story of Bessie, a domestic violence survivor, and provides practical tips and resources to help people break free from abusive relationships.
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Astronaut Ron Tries To Stop The Apollo 17 Hoax Simulation At Launch.
This Video As You Hear & See it, From NASA's Public Domain Movie:
Apollo 17 : On the Shoulders of Giants (1973)
NASA did redacted editing & cleaning up of the text, to cover what they really said in the written records of the Astronauts conversations.
ALL NASA FOOTAGE USED IN THIS VIDEO IS PUBLIC DOMAIN. THE USE OF ANY COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL IS USED UNDER THE GUIDELINES OF 'FAIR USE' IN TITLE 17 § 107 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE. SUCH MATERIAL REMAINS THE COPYRIGHT OF THE ORIGINAL HOLDER AND IS USED HERE FOR THE PURPOSES OF EDUCATION, COMPARISON, AND CRITICISM ONLY. NO INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT IS INTENDED.
“Across the country we’re seeing an alarming number of what we call staged accidents,” said Joe Wehrle, NICB president and chief executive officer. “These are crashes that are made to look like accidents, but in reality are carefully orchestrated scenarios aimed at collecting medical and vehicle damage payments from insurers. The simple truth is they are expensive and dangerous. We are working with our member insurance companies and law enforcement partners to put the people that commit these crimes behind bars.”
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Fashion Stylist Cher Coulter, recently named “Stylist of the Year” at the 2010 Hollywood Style Awards, is well known for creating innovative and head-turning looks for some of today’s hottest stars including Kate Bosworth, Sienna Miller, Orlando Bloom, and Teresa Palmer. Coulter is now stepping in front of the camera, hosting a video series called “Love Your Assets,” sharing tips that help women dress to accentuate the part of their body they love the most. The videos are presented by INVISTA, the manufacturer and marketer of LYCRA® fiber, and feature body shaping solutions from ASSETS by Sara Blakely, a shapewear brand from the founder of SPANX®.
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Stage-Prop Lunar Modules Were Used in The Nevada Fake Moon Bay.
This Video As You See & Hear it, From NASA's Public Domain Movies:
Apollo 14: Mission to Fra Mauro (1971)
Apollo 12: Pinpoint for Science (1970)
http://history.nasa.gov/alsj/a14/video14.html
Apollo 14 Video Library
Journal Text: 118:35:50
Classical music in this video is copyright free public domain, available to download and use from:
http://www.musopen.com/music.php?type=piece&id=113
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67 - I. Allegro con brio
NASA did redacted editing & cleaning up of the text, to cover what they really said in the written records of the Astronaut's conversations.
NASA VIDEO IS PUBLIC DOMAIN.
In their ongoing commitment to support fearless women, Secret Deodorant has created the Mean Stinks program; a supportive Facebook community that gives young women the courage to stand up to a stinky behavior – bullying. To help this cause, Secret is partnering with relatable role models—Amber Riley, best known as Mercedes on the hit FOX show Glee, and Rachel Simmons, nationally renowned relationship expert—to start a movement of “nice.” Together they are giving young women the strength to face challenges associated with bullying and mean behavior. Secret is also partnering with PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center by donating a portion of proceeds from select Secret Clinical Strength purchases to it’s prevention efforts.
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The crime is inhumanly cruel with horrific consequences both unthinkable and inevitable. During a service at a cathedral in Cologne, Germany, a band of armed intruders dressed in monk’s robes unleashes a nightmare of blood and terror, ruthlessly gunning down worshippers and clergy alike. The killers haven’t come for the church’s gold and valuable artwork, but for a priceless treasure secreted within: the preserved bones of the Three Magi who once came to pay homage to a newborn savior. As they flee the carnage they have wrought, they carry a prize that could reshape the world. Learn about the book here http://bit.ly/MapofBones Learn about the author here http://bit.ly/JamesRollins2 Thriller, Suspense, Mystery