Archive for August, 2009
Hacking is becoming common place
August 26, 2009 3:32 pm FYIBetween November and May of last year the Radisson Hotels and Resorts computer systems were accessed without authorization. This affects an unknown amount of people. The Radisson reported that it has informed customers about the situtation and that guest information could possibly have been accessed, which included credit card numbers.
College dorm dangers
August 25, 2009 11:19 am Career AdviceMost students cannot wait to get out of their parents homes and intotheir dorms. They will live on a co-ed floor, go to bed whenever they want or not. They can order pizza at anytime and leave their room as messy as they want. The dorm life can be very exciting for college students, but they need to watch out for 9 health hazards.
What alleviates poverty? Education
August 24, 2009 2:57 pm Career AdviceEducation is a major factor that can significantly reduce the number of people living in poverty. Currently there are 75 million children throughout the world living in poverty. They tend to live in sub-Saharan Africa and South and East Asia. And more than half of these 75 million children live in conflict-affected areas.
Support groups backing your education
August 20, 2009 9:35 am Online Education, ResourcesOne of the main differences between traditional and online classes is the social spectrum. In traditional classes it is much easier to form a support group. You have family, friends, and classmates that can help and encourage you. Online education requires a support group just as much, if not more than traditional classes because it makes you more accountable and likely to succeed in your education.
For-profit colleges prosper
August 18, 2009 10:35 am Financial AidMany of the largest for-profit schools are boosting their enrollment during these economic times because they are making more loans directly to cash-strapped students. Even though they recognize many of the loans will probably never be repaid for the amounts that were borrowed.
Bipartisan School Reform
August 17, 2009 10:22 am EducationEducation Secretary Arne Duncan is collaborating with Reverend Al Sharpton and Republican former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. The three are pushing cities such as Philadelphia, New Orleans, and Baltimore to fix failing schools.
Jobless claims rise unexpectedly to 558,000
August 13, 2009 11:26 am EconomyThe 558,000 new unemployment claims for this week has increased from last weeks 554,000 the Labor Department Reported. Experts expected that the new claims would have dropped to 545,000 instead of rising.
As demand rises, States cut aid to college students
August 12, 2009 10:21 am Financial AidAt least 12 states are reducing award sizes, eliminating grants, and more rigidly controlling eligibility guidelines. Even though the states are cutting or winding down these programs there are a greater number of students seeking financial aid.
College in its New Form
August 10, 2009 10:46 am EconomyWhen students return to college campuses this fall, they will find crowded classrooms, less faculty and counselors, and fewer campus services. Not to mention the fact that it will be more difficult for students to get the classes they need in order to graduate.
