Archives for September, 2008
Short on Sabbatical Funds? Join The Compact and Flee Consumer Grid
One of the Today Show segments this month features a woman who is challenged with pursuing her desired career of singing because of the certain financial roadblocks we all face– money to put a roof over our heads, buy gas, or eat.
Along with working a second job to save for a sustainable existence [...]
Beer Sales are Up and Here's Where to Go for Happiness
True or False: Beer sales around the world added up to $50 billion last year. Answer: False. It’s actually double that amount.
Why is this important? It’s actually not. It’s slightly interesting, just like the answer to “Which age group is more likely to be surfing the ‘net right now?” Answer: There [...]
ArmyTimes Reports on Military Sabbaticals
Academic and church organizations have long embraced sabbaticals, and industry is quickly jumping on the bandwagon. And now, the U.S. military may offer sabbaticals, according to an article in the ArmyTimes.
Modeled after sabbaticals in the private sector, the six-year test program would be limited to 60 officers and 60 enlisted members, probably all Navy, who [...]