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Class of 2013: The future careers of this year's high school graduates
(BPT) - High school seniors nationwide are preparing to graduate, receiving college acceptance letters and possibly enrolling in a college or university. The challenging economy has made many of these young adults acutely aware of the important role their degree can play when they face commencement once again, this time...
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Productivity-boosting improvements for your home office
(BPT) - Let’s face it – not everyone has a home office that inspires productivity. But if you work from home at all – and the Bureau of Labor Statistics says 24 percent of people employed outside the home do at least some of their work at home – having a comfortable, organized and appealing home office can make your j...
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Want to get paid to go to the gym? Become a personal trainer
(BPT) - One upside to the burgeoning obesity epidemic is that it’s fueling the growth of jobs in the fitness industry.  Whether you’re one of those people in need of a personal trainer or you’re looking for work in a dismal job market, the bureau of labor statistics reports “employment of fitness trainers and instructo...
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Online security tips and reputation management for job-hunters
(BPT) - When you’re job-hunting you go to great lengths to stand out among the hundreds – even thousands – of applicants for a single open position. But while you’re working to catch an employer’s eye, have you considered the importance of protecting your information from unwanted attention? Or the need to manage the on...
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How classroom technology can benefit your child's education
(BPT) - Historically, the term “digital divide” has referred to the gap in technology levels between developing and first world countries; however, it’s truly the divide between the more affluent and the underprivileged. While the divide has a worldwide reach, it’s important to remember that the gap is growing in Americ...
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Considering self-employment? Career fields with double-digit growth
(BPT) - Americans were born to make lemonade. If you have any doubt about the resiliency of U.S. workers, consider the many reports that indicate millions of Americans are turning life’s lemon of layoffs into an opportunity to work for themselves. With unemployment rates still high, many people are looking to self-emplo...
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Be a real life hero: Taking on the most impossible missions and doing whatever it takes to keep America safe
(BPT) - When the Navy needs to complete seemingly impossible missions or track elusive targets, the job is often assigned to Naval Special Warfare (NSW) or Naval Special Operations (NSO) teams. These elite men and women work with dedication and intense courage in locations all over the world, and in every possible clima...
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Cadet Anthony Reliford Jr.,, left, Lakeview HS AFJROTC Cadet, stands ready for inspection as part of the AFJROTC Leadership Laboratory Activity in Bossier City June 9–15.
Cadet Anthony Reliford Jr.,, left, Lakeview HS AFJROTC Cadet, stands ready for inspection as part of the AFJROTC Leadership Laboratory Activity in Bossier City June 9–15.
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Lakeview’s AFJROTC Cadet Javuntayee Nash participated in an 8-hour career day hosted at Barksdale Air Force Base, called the 3rd Lieutenant Program. Over 25 different career fields were presented, including aviation, medicine and engineering. This was part of the AFJROTC Leadership Laboratory Activity in Bossier City June 9– 15.
Lakeview’s AFJROTC Cadet Javuntayee Nash participated in an 8-hour career day hosted at Barksdale Air Force Base, called the 3rd Lieutenant Program. Over 25 different career fields were presented, including aviation, medicine and engineering. This was part of the AFJROTC Leadership Laboratory Activity in Bossier City June 9– 15.
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Cadet Amber Holman, Lakeview HS AFJROTC Cadet, leads her element to the water survival activity as part of the week long AFJROTC Leadership Laboratory Activity in Bossier City June 9 – 15.
Cadet Amber Holman, Lakeview HS AFJROTC Cadet, leads her element to the water survival activity as part of the week long AFJROTC Leadership Laboratory Activity in Bossier City June 9 – 15.
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Ed “Skeets” Tuohy (center) made the Newman School in New Orleans into a powerhouse from 1960 to 1975. His teams won three state titles, never failed to win a district crown and went 403-74 in his 15 years at the school.
Ed “Skeets” Tuohy (center) made the Newman School in New Orleans into a powerhouse from 1960 to 1975. His teams won three state titles, never failed to win a district crown and went 403-74 in his 15 years at the school.
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How to keep your scents light and sensible this summer
(BPT) - The seasons affect everything we wear, eat and feel – including the scents we choose. Wh...
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Five unexpected ways to get your kids to eat veggies - and like them
(BPT) - Peas, carrots, broccoli and spinach ... some kids love vegetables, but many do not. We k...
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Making summer fun to teach your kids life lessons
(BPT) - Ah, the hot days of summer when a neighborhood lemonade stand is the perfect place to bu...
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