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Heading outside? Protect yourself from the sun
Miami
Posted Date: Thursday, July 09, 2009
Protection from dangerous UV light is so important that both the National Weather Service and Environmental Protection Agency provide a daily UV index.
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Does a college degree really matter?
Cincinnati
Posted Date: Thursday, July 02, 2009
As the economy shrinks, Americans spend more and more time thinking about how to keep the job they have or how to find a new job after losing one. It’s no secret that employment is harder to find today than in the past.
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A nursing degree offers a variety of career opportunities
Kansas City
Posted Date: Thursday, July 02, 2009
As we look for signs of the economy to improve, many Americans are taking the opportunity to return to school. Some feel a college degree will provide better job security, and others look to study a new field altogether.
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Summer pet protection from heat and fireworks
Michigan City
Posted Date: Monday, June 22, 2009
With summer upon us, warmer weather beckons everyone outdoors to enjoy the sunshine. When family and friends gather for backyard barbeques and outings in the park, it is natural to want to include the pets. It is wise, though, to consider the health and safety of pets before taking them out into the heat for prolonged periods.
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Curb overeating during summer months
Cincinnati
Posted Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009
The grill is, perhaps, the main reason why many people gain weight during the summer.
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Job fairs: how to make the most of your time
Indianapolis
Posted Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2009
As unemployment rises, many Americans find themselves unexpectedly looking for work. Suddenly, attending a job fair becomes a vital opportunity to network, develop interviewing skills and — hopefully — find a job.
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Tips for First-time Homebuyers
Louisville
Posted Date: Wednesday, June 03, 2009
As temperatures heat up, so does the housing market. "For Sale" signs adorn lawns across the country.
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Manage stress for summer sanity
North Canton
Posted Date: Monday, June 01, 2009
The impending summer season brings about visions of relaxing vacations, backyard barbeques and kids riding bicycles. These scenes hardly invoke tension, yet summer always arrives with its share of stress.
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Career colleges’ student attendance increases as adults seek new skills
Tulsa
Posted Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2009
News of the economy prompts many to lie awake at night worrying about how secure their jobs are, or whether they've got enough education to keep their job in a highly competitive market. With diminished retirement funds and uncertainty about the future, people are trying to navigate through a suddenly different world.
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Tips for First-time Homebuyers
Louisville
Posted Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Spring — for many it's synonymous with warmer days, greener landscapes ... and a more plentiful housing market. Just as daffodils start popping up in neighborhoods across the country, so too will ”for sale” signs adorn lawns across the country.
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Reinvent Yourself for Today’s Job Market
Fort Wayne
Posted Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2009
With more applicants seeking fewer jobs, it becomes increasingly important to do more than simply “dust off” your resume. Anthony Davis, director of career services at Brown Mackie College in Fort Wayne, Ind. offers advice to help those now seeking employment.
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Reinvent Yourself for Today’s Job Market
Fort Wayne
Posted Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2009
The economic downturn in the United States has caused major job losses in recent months. The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics reports rising unemployment in nearly all major industries, with employment declining by 2.6 million between November 2008 and February 2009.
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How College Graduates Can Land a Job in a Down Market
Moline
Posted Date: Wednesday, April 01, 2009
It's all over the news employment has fallen sharply recently. Payroll employment plummeted by 2.6 million from November 2008 to February 2009, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. College graduates looking for a job often view the rise in unemployment as a formidable obstacle.
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Tips for Taking Home Video Like a Pro
Cincinnati
Posted Date: Monday, October 06, 2008
How to Improve Your Home Movies
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Ways to Ward Off Holiday Weight Gain
Louisville
Posted Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2008
As the holidays head our way, we brace for the weight gain that often results from the traditional sweets of the season. Many of us gain a pound or two between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, according to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. What's more, we rarely lose the extra weight during the spring and summer, the New England Journal of Medicine reports.
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Alternative Energy Demands Generate Hot Career Opportunities
South Bend
Posted Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2008
If you’re torn between your concern for the environment and your need to make a living, good news is on the horizon. Rising demand for environmentally friendly alternatives for fossil fuels is opening up new career opportunities for professionals in a variety of fields.
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Supporting Disabled Students Provides Valuable Lesson for All
Louisville
Posted Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Each year, anti-discrimination laws open the doors to higher learning for millions of disabled students. It’s up to the students to navigate the world beyond those newly opened doors, and many have found that choosing a college where they receive the caring support of faculty, staff and fellow students can help pave the path to academic success.
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Don't Let Summertime Stop Learning
Akron
Posted Date: Monday, June 02, 2008
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Summer education offers the opportunity to keep the brain as active as the rest of our body, but it doesn't have to mean sitting inside watching the world go by. There are many options available to students of all ages that allow for the combination of fun and learning.
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Start-Up Advice for Women Business Owners
Findlay
Posted Date: Thursday, November 29, 2007
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Whether you're starting from scratch, purchasing an existing business or looking to buy a franchise, the starting point is always a significant hardship. In today's business world, women are faced with unique challenges when starting a business, due to ongoing stereotypes that portray women as a higher loan risk.
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Taking Control Over Your Public Speaking Fears
Tucson
Posted Date: Friday, November 09, 2007
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When various news agencies and psychological journals compile lists of common phobias, "sociophobia" — the fear of being judged or criticized by others — rates high. Specifically, the phobia of public speaking is one terror which many people cannot shake.
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Car Motion Sickness: Tune Up Your Well Being
South Bend
Posted Date: Friday, October 26, 2007
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As spring weather warms our passion to come out of winter hibernation and hit the highways on a road trip, one health ailment can spoil the voyage — car motion sickness. If you are buckled in to the car for a long ride, even the slightest and most common physical discomfort can be a sign of motion sickness.
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For the Recent Grad, Tips for Taking the Mystery Out of Good Resume Writing
Kansas City
Posted Date: Friday, October 26, 2007
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Is there anything that strikes more fear in the heart of the recent graduate more than putting together a job resume? Maybe a job interview, but first things first - you've got to have a resume.
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Surviving Holiday Gift Giving
Northern Kentucky
Posted Date: Friday, October 26, 2007
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Holiday commercials, greeting cards and even sitcoms set the scene — and the expectation: Perfectly wrapped presents exchanged in the office or by a crackling fire. Not only does everyone receive a gift, but they always receive the perfect gift: Just what they always wanted.
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Retirement Savings: What You Need to Know
Findlay
Posted Date: Friday, October 26, 2007
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The thought of retirement conjures up images of exciting travels, more attention paid to neglected or new hobbies, and spending more time with family and friends. But before a person reaches this time in life, it is important to build a solid, fruitful retirement savings plan before he or she says goodbye to work life.
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Follow These Steps for a Successful Business Start-Up
Kansas City
Posted Date: Friday, October 26, 2007
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The secret to a successful business is out: there is no secret. Starting your own business takes hard work and a steadfast commitment. Keep in mind these few essential first steps, and you may well be on a path to prosperity.
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Winter Health Hazards: A Blizzard within Your Body
Findlay
Posted Date: Thursday, October 25, 2007
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Medical and practical nursing instructors at Brown Mackie College have provided background information and helpful hints to battle the blizzard of germs, ailments, and illnesses that inflict many of us each winter.
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Going Back to School after Military Service
Salina
Posted Date: Thursday, October 25, 2007
When returning from the service, the decision to go back to school can become a difficult choice for many servicemen and women.
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Best Safety Practices with Adventure Sports
South Bend
Posted Date: Thursday, June 14, 2007
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Michelle Sheperd, OTR, MAEd, Director of the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Brown Mackie College — South Bend, advises on some best safety practices that adventure sports enthusiasts should use - the first and foremost being the regular use of a helmet.
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The Nursing Shortage: How Today's Nursing Students Are Trained to Help Aging Population
Northern Kentucky
Posted Date: Monday, March 13, 2006
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As the United States' population grows and ages, nursing homes and assisted living facilities will become a reality for many. The healthcare industry must prepare to provide medical and nursing assistance in the face of a major obstacle: a shortage of well-trained practical nurses.
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