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Modlet Helps Consumers and Businesses 'Go Green'

Modlet Helps Consumers and Businesses 'Go Green'

Tons of businesses are riding the "green" wave, but few are really succeeding at making a discernible difference in their energy usage. Although, it's rarely for lack of trying, and more often due to the fact that most companies have absolutely no idea where to start with implementing greener...

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Skype Introduces Group Chats for Individuals and Businesses

Skype Introduces Group Chats for Individuals and Businesses

Skype isn't new to the tech scene, but this year they are releasing new and upgraded technology that will allow more people to connect more easily via their television and smartphones. While Skype calls and video chats have been around for a while (Skype-to-Skype calls are free, while Skype to cell phones...

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Gazelle Allows Small Business to Recycle Gadgets and Get Paid

Gazelle Allows Small Business to Recycle Gadgets and Get Paid

Small businesses often get the short end of the stick when it comes time for them to upgrade their electronics -- be it laptops, desktops, phones or PDAs. While larger corporations can take advantage of asset disposal, the same can be extremely costly for small and medium-sized businesses. Which is precisely...

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Scooping Ice Cream Now Considered a Potential Job Hazard

Scooping Ice Cream Now Considered a Potential Job Hazard

An Alberta woman has successfully completed a workers compensation claim for re-injuring a past shoulder injury from repeatedly scooping ice cream at her job at a convenience store. Her claim, which was initially denied, was finally approved after she appealed it after finding out that her injured shoulder...

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Social Media Plays a Huge Role in YOUR Job Search -- Whether You Realize It or Not

Social Media Plays a Huge Role in YOUR Job Search -- Whether You Realize It or Not

Social media has had an iffy relationship with job seekers over the past few years, with many people claiming that using sites like Facebook, LinkedIn and even Twitter were helping people in their job searches. But many social media users are still baffled at how these sites bring together companies and job...

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Domino's Pizza Hiring Delivery Person for $31,000 per Hour

Domino's Pizza Hiring Delivery Person for $31,000 per Hour

No, that's not a misprint. The behemoth pizza chain, Domino's, is embarking on quite the marketing gimmick. For its 25th anniversary in Japan, the company is offering up 25 different offers, ranging from free food and discount coupons to a delivery job at the rate of $31K (2,500,000 yen) an hour.

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Want to Retire by 65? Think Again!

Want to Retire by 65? Think Again!

Americans may have shot themselves in the foot when it comes to retiring in a timely fashion. A recent study conducted by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College recently reported that American workers (ages 32-64) are a stunning $6.6 trillion short of budget.

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Weak Economy is Killing Off Office Romances

Weak Economy is Killing Off Office Romances

In a time of massive uncertainty in the job market, there are many economic side effects. But one surprising product of a slimming job market has been the steep decline of office romances. But unlike the most likely of reasons - stress levels of workers - it's actually because of an increase in legal complaints...

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Americans Forgo Vacation Time Fearing Job Security

Americans Forgo Vacation Time Fearing Job Security

Americans have a love/ hate relationship with their vacation time. We're always complaining of how little of it we actually get, while sweeping it to the side when we get the opportunity to take advantage of it. Top that off with the consistent, nagging worry of losing our jobs, and it's a miracle that the...

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