Benefits of Learning from Home

This is a blog post discussing the merits of education providers such as Kaplan distance learning.

Until recently, obtaining a degree, or an equivalent level of qualifications, involved a great deal of time, expensive, energy and effort. Affording to go to university, in terms of both money and the time spent, has meant that this kind of higher education has not always been available to everybody.

Increasing numbers of students are enrolling in universities every year, which has meant that education is limited for those who do not have the cash, existing qualifications, or have to battle with responsibilities to which they are already committed. Full Article…

Kudos to Rep. Lewis for Backing Indiana Working People

Many thanks and kudos to Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) for calling the Indiana Democratic Caucus today to encourage lawmakers to stay strong and firm in their efforts to stop the states Republican leadership from doing an end-run around the democratic process.

In encouraging the caucus to keep fighting against Republican moves to pass so-called right to work legislation, Lewis told Democratic lawmakers they are taking action not only for Indiana but for the entire nationand the entire nation is depending on them.

Make no mistakethe Republicans are out to destroy unions and our democracy.

Lewis participation is especially meaningful because of his relationship with Indiana. He was ca

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Benefits of Learning from Home

This is a blog post discussing the merits of education providers such as Kaplan distance learning.

Until recently, obtaining a degree, or an equivalent level of qualifications, involved a great deal of time, expensive, energy and effort. Affording to go to university, in terms of both money and the time spent, has meant that this kind of higher education has not always been available to everybody.

Increasing numbers of students are enrolling in universities every year, which has meant that education is limited for those who do not have the cash, existing qualifications, or have to battle with responsibilities to which they are already committed. Full Article…

A Larger Paycheck could be Easier than You Think

Who doesnt want to earn more money? No matter what your industry, you could be missing out on a larger paycheck. Sometimes, making more money is easier than you think, so dont get stuck at your current salary. Here are a few things you can do to boost your earnings:

  • Move to a more lucrative location.

Moving is a big commitment, but if you can do so fairly easily, you might be able to double or triple your salary overnight! In locations where workers in your field are in high demand, youll be offered more money. Of course, cost of living might be higher as well, so do your research before you move to figure out where youll get the most bang for your buck.

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The Best-Laid Plans

The best-laid plans of travelers often go awry…a truth you will most definitely learn on the road. Traveling long term is different than a vacation. In a vacation you normally have to maximize your short time very carefully; transportation, lodging, tours, and sometimes food is often planned. However when you are roaming from place to place over the period of 3 to 12 months, planning each detail becomes much harder.

Here are some things to consider when trying to plan:

Sometimes when you plan too much in advance, the universe has a way of laughing at those plans. T

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Trumka Dissents from Jobs Council Report

The 72-page report, issued yesterday by the Presidents Council on Jobs and Competitiveness, makes many solid suggestions for how to address our nations jobs crisis, says AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. But Trumka says the fundamental focus is so flawed that, as a member of the council, he issued a dissent to the report. In sum, Trumka writes:

I believe the report downplays the need for a proactive role for the U.S.

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