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Free Rice and a Vocabulary Builder


FreeRice is a wonderful site.
When you go to the site, you’re asked to match a word to its synonym. For every word you get correct, 20 grains of rice are donated to the United Nations.
I’ve played a few rounds on the site (am up to 1000 grains now) and I can tell you […]

The Sky is the Limit When it Comes to Miles Cards


(ARA) - Whether you’re loading up your cart with groceries or paying for your spring wardrobe at the counter, you can — in the process — rack up miles toward that well-deserved trip. More and more people today are using their rewards cards for everyday purchases, such as groceries and clothing, to build their rewards […]

The Key to Success in the Workplace


(ARA) – Ever wonder why in some cases the high school dropout does better in business than the person who earned their MBA? According to noted researcher and business strategist Chuck Martin, the problem is often a mismatch between the person and the skills the situation requires.

Travel Smart this Vacation Season with These Money Saving Tips


(ARA) – Summer will be here before you know it, and if you’d like to go on a trip this year, now is a good time to start planning. Whether you want to head to one of the theme parks, cruise the Caribbean, or go on a voyage overseas where you can get away from […]

Tips for Taking the Mystery Out of Good Resumé Writing


EDITOR’S NOTE: Just in case it’s been a while since you had to get your resume ready, here are some solid tips they’re giving new grads. Whether you’re in business or just looking for part-time gigs, whatever, always have your resume up to date and ready.
(ARA) - Is there anything that strikes more fear in […]

Do You Have Room for More Business? How to Make Sure that Your Office is Working for You


By Alison Roberts
Is there space in your life for increased sales? Or is your desk in such a state of disarray, your filing so back-logged and your turnaround time on proposals so dismal that new business turns and runs the other way? While many people have witnessed the increase in organizational shows, books and products, […]

Career Advancement Without the Commute


(ARA) - When it comes to furthering your personal and professional goals by finishing that degree you once started or beginning a new course of study, wouldn’t it be nice to just log onto your home computer and learn?

Exercise Tips for People With ‘No Time’


By Sheri Zampelli
As our lives become more complex, we need creative time-management twists to juggle all the things we want to do. This article will give you tips on how to fit exercise into your busy schedule, even if you have a sedentary lifestyle.

Design Your Office for Success


By Catherine Christensen
How do you plan the workspace that is perfect for you? The type that keeps you organized, focused on business while it inspires you and boosts your productivity?

Popular Organizing Tools for Self-Improvement


By Byron Branfield
Being disorganized seems to be a way of life for many of us. There are clothes we might wear but never do, boxes of memorabilia that just sit in storage, piles of papers, and other things we might need sometime.