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Saxophone Jazz by Jake Beau

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Sensual, Inspirational Saxophone Jazz for your soul. These tunes get me through those rough days. I wish you the same serenity as you listen to them. MOM and I by Jake Beau A Year Ago by Jake Beau

CNN: Best Companies to Work for in 2011

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CNNMoney / FORTUNE recently released their 100 Best Companies to Work for 2011 list. Based largely on surveys, these companies were determined to have the best cultures, perks and pay, creating great workplace environments for their employees. This year, SAS held their leading spot as the best company to work for, and two companies made it into the top 10 this year: Zappos.com and REI. Here is a list of the 5 Best Companies to Work For: 1. SAS 2. Boston Consulting Group 3. Wegmans Food Markets 4. Google 5. NetApp Check out other Best Companies to Work for 2011

Ohio Mom Jailed For 'School Fraud'

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A single Ohio mom spent 10 days in jail this month after being convicted of falsifying records so she could send her teenage daughters to a better school. Kelley Williams-Bolar lives in a high-poverty, high-crime area known for its troubled schools, but her father lives in a neighborhood served by a highly-regarded district. Using her father's address, Williams-Bolar enrolled.... MORE

Learn How to Make Networking Work for You

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With a bleak job market, those of us looking for better employment or employment, period, know it's extremely competitive out there. Networking is a must. In this article, Matthew Warzel, tells you how to network and make it work for you, so you can work: Make Networking Work for You in 2011 Are you are someone who says, "I HATE networking"? Why? Maybe you feel intimidated, are too shy, lack confidence, or do not know what to say. In addition to getting someone you know to introduce you to someone you do not know, networking means you do the same... MORE

How to Stay Off Employment Recruiter's Blacklist

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There are reasons why recruiters or hiring managers do not call back some job seekers: blacklists! In today's tough job market, desperate job seekers are pursuing what little jobs are available. Hiring  managers have plenty of applicants to choose from, so they are justifiably selective and quick to record any negatives they discover. If you are blacklisted.... Full Article <iframe src="http://us.adserver.yahoo.com/a?f=2143397765&pn=acont&p=acfin&l=LREC&kw=&c=sh&bg=white&rand=115254289" width=300 height=250 marginwidth=0 marginheight=0 hspace=0 vspace=0 frameborder=0 scrolling=no></iframe> managers have plenty of applicants to choose from, so they are <a href="http://ads.associatedcontent.com/www/delivery/ck.php?n=a14de4a9&amp;cb=115254289" target="_blank"><img src="http://ads.associatedcontent.com/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=23&amp;cb=98121179280786705...