Dr. Laurence Shatkin examines the relation of past to future in career selection in his latest Career Jam.
The economy is very rough right now, but Dr. Jane Lommel offers a 12-step program to help you make a safe landing anyway. Here's her latest NetWorking column.
GM undergoes relatively hard times in China too (Monday, 1/5/09)
For several recent years, the Chinese economy has been the fastest growing on Earth. It has slowed, but we don't yet know by how much. Still, General Motors' slumping sales may be a good indicator of what's going on throughout China's economy.
Philadelphia-based health insurer cuts 1,100 jobs (Monday, 1/5/09)
Cigna's shares have experienced major reductions, which seem to be behind their intention of slicing 1,100 jobs from their payroll.
Pennsylvania's new energy plans (Monday, 1/5/09)
Pennsylvania was the home of the first oil well in the United States just before the Civil War in 1859. Now, the Keystone State is joining a number of other states in the Northeast to assist in the reduction of greenhouse gases from motor vehicles and encourage clean energy development.
Today's NewWork News Web Tip: How to Avoid Getting Burned by the Next Bernard Madoff (Monday, 1/5/09)
If you don't feel that you have enough to worry about, it's time to begin worrying about your investments. Oh, wait a minute--with the stock market the way it's been, you've probably already been worrying about those. And, if you're among those who have lost money to Bernie Madoff's apparent shenanigans, the worrying might be ending as regret sets in.
But, what if the larcenous Mr. Madoff hasn't caught you? Not to worry--there are plenty of other vultures circling and plenty of other crooks out looking for you right now. How can you avoid becoming THEIR prey? Here are some things you can do to protect yourself and your assets.
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