Bruce Huffman and his wife Esther accidentally recorded an unintentionally hilarious video when attempting to use their new web cam, which is spreading across the Internet like wildfire. Here we provide resources – web cam 101 for seniors…and everybody else!
(more…)A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck the East Coast earlier today. Virginia was the epicenter, but the quake could be felt as far as New York and Pennsylvania.The earthquake has left many people nervous about the aftershocks. Here are 9 tips to make sure you are ready when an emergency hits.
(more…)Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach, is a personal finance expert, television and radio personality, and a New York Times bestselling author. She once had $100,000 in credit debt, before paying it all off in three years. Recently, Lynette spoke with PIC Daily and gave us 7 tips to improving your credit.
(more…)Women have made great strides towards equality in our society, but there are still some areas where men and women are not equal. The workplace is one of them. Women make 77 cents to every dollar men make. Historical devaluing of the work of women definitely does play a part in the continued disparity. But there are things that young women can do to start to bridge the wage gape. First and foremost, don’t be afraid to negotiate!
(more…)There’s no doubting it. Superstar Beyonce Knowles is in pretty great shape. Must be all that dancing around in heels! Now she’s sharing her dance moves with all of us in her music video “Move Your Body” – getting kids everywhere dancing towards better health.
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There are many programs that can help train you for green jobs. You just have to know where to look. Find out how to get the training and skills you need to get ready for a green job.
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We learn how to work family politics as toddlers. We become experts at it by our teenage years. We know how to guilt mom into staying out later; and how to get dad to dig deeper into his wallet, too. Unfortunately, some of us take our politicking into the workplace as adults, seeking recognition, raises, status, power, etc. This isn’t a good idea for many reasons, and the #1 reason today is:
Layoffs are soaring and jobs are scarce.
Workplace (or office) politics is how power gets worked out on a practical, day-to-day basis within an organization, says Wikipedia. It’s also how employees act and respond to it amongst each other. There are both positive (networking and mentoring) and negative (manipulation and backstabbing) aspects to this game. However, it’s critical that you avoid the negativity.
Negative office politics can be risky business because you don’t really know your co-workers. And, unfortunately, loyalty to you isn’t a given in these tough economic times. It’s a much saner workplace strategy to keep focused on your productivity, doing your job to the best of your abilities and promoting yourself (and others) in the context of work performance. While there are still no guarantees that you will not get laid off, you will benefit as a result of your staying focused on being your personal and professional best.
Keep these workplace tips and strategies in mind in order to keep your office family healthy. [Hint: These tips may sound a lot like the good advice you received from your parents while growing up.]
Christine Arylo is a life coach and self love expert, and she wants you to truly love yourself. With that in mind, she designated February 13th as the International Day of Self Love. It’s a day to reflect on your life, what’s good, and how you can love you better. Watch this video below for more information.
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Is there more that you could be doing to ensure your own breast health? Many women across the country are thinking hard about this now, after the death of Elizabeth Edwards on Tuesday.
Early detection is key, so watching out for these breast cancer warning signs is important. Self breast-exams are a free and easy way to help keep your breasts healthy. It’s important to start regular mammogram scans at age 50 if you’re not at a high risk for the disease. Also, fitting these 10 super foods into your diet is another way you can help fight breast cancer.
Elizabeth Edwards, the wife of former senator and presidential candidate John Edwards, was at home and surrounded by family and friends when she passed, one day after she announced that she would not be seeking further cancer treatment.
Her life, work, and long, courageous battle with breast cancer are inspirations to many. Let her memory inspire you to take care of yourself and your health.
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With all the craziness of the holidays it can be easy to forget that there are a lot of folks out there with very little. And that many are still having a hard time putting food on the table, let alone a big turkey meal.
So, giving even a little bit of your time, food and cheer can make a big difference.
There are a lot of ways to give back and say thanks this holiday season. Here are just 5 things you can do alone, with a friend or with the whole family:
