GD eNews | Vol. 5, No. 12 | June 30, 2006
Mixed Report on Black Males' Progress
By Lorinda M. Bullock WASHINGTON ( NNPA) -- Amid all of gloomy news about the plight of Black males, there are some bright spots, according to a recent study, "The Truth About Boys and Girls." Although the statistics from the... Continue»
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Fewer Teens Having Babies, More Live in Poverty
By Stephen Ohlemacher WASHINGTON - Fewer teenagers are having babies or dropping out of high school since the start of the decade, but slightly more live in poverty with parents who don't work year round. A report by the Annie... Continue»
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Cough, Sniffle ...The Flu Vaccine
As flu season approaches, the newspapers are full of stories on the subject of the shortage of vaccines and even a possible pandemic of bird flu. Influenza, or the flu, is a potentially serious and extremely contagious viral illness which... Continue»
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MBA Students Create Business Plans for Non-Profit Agencies in Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island graduate students in business administration helped develop a comprehensive corporate training program this spring for the Providence Maritime Heritage Foundation’s Sloop Providence. Cookie Place, a bakery and café in Providence that offers employment and training for... Continue»
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Information, Facts Key to Dealing with an Unreasonable Boss
Like the characters in the new movie "The Devil Wears Prada," millions of workers are subjected to difficult bosses, but a Purdue University expert says there are ways employees can cope with managerial meanness. In the movie that opens nationwide... Continue»
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Prospective College Students: BYOBiz
Courses in entrepreneurship populate America's campuses, but Champlain College is blending coursework with an idea that is, well, entrepreneurial. Known for its innovative, hands-on education, Champlain calls its newest program BYOBiz, or Bring Your Own Business, which launches this fall.... Continue»
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