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Got the Workday Blues?
It's only natural to feel a little down about being stuck inside all day when the weather is cooling down and becoming very comfortable. If you do have a case of the indoor work blues, here are some ways to cheer yourself up.

Looking for a Growth Career? Accounting Is Hot
Looking for a career with lots of groth potential? Here's why you may want to consider accounting.

Back-to-School Style 101
This fall, lessons in fashion won't just come from the runway. Style cues will originate from a less likely place - the school hallway. Several impending style trends will impact everything from school supplies to apparel this back-to-school season.

Riding the School Bus is as Safe as Ever
You may think the back seat of your own car is the safest mode of transportation for your school-bound child. Think again. School buses are the safest and largest mass transportation system in the United States, according to research by the School Bus Information Council (SBIC).

Career Trend: Downshifting
All over the country, high-power professionals are trading in their high-paying, high-stress careers, with their 60-hour weeks and $200 ties, for a more fulfilling life. This trend, known as 'downshifting' is catching on, as over-worked professionals seek to find balance in their lives.

Parents - Paying for College? Do the Math First
Securing the right education at the right price means "doing the math" to determine the real cost of a college education. While the reality check may not be pleasant, it can lead to considerable money-saving decisions when it comes to funding a child's college education.

The CSI Effect: Drama Raises Interest in Criminal Justice Careers
A degree in criminal justice can lead to a wide variety of careers in crime prevention and corrections, including police officers, detectives, probation officers and correctional treatment specialists.

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