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How High School Graduates Can Improve Their Earnings Potential

New research shows that 73 “launchpad jobs” can help those without a four-year college degree advance and achieve higher pay.New research shows that 73 “launchpad jobs” can help those without a four-year college degree advance and achieve higher pay. Labor and Jobs, Vocational Training, Education (K-12), Wages and Salaries, Research, Hiring and Promotion, Careers and Professions, […]

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U.S. Proposes Breakup of Google to Fix Search Monopoly

In a landmark antitrust case, the government asked a judge to force the company to sell its popular Chrome browser.In a landmark antitrust case, the government asked a judge to force the company to sell its popular Chrome browser. Search Engines, Computers and the Internet, Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, Social Media, Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues,

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Reg Murphy, Newspaper Editor Whose Kidnapping Riveted the U.S., Dies at 90

He made his mark on newspapers in Atlanta, San Francisco and Baltimore, but may be best known for having been abducted in Atlanta in 1974.He made his mark on newspapers in Atlanta, San Francisco and Baltimore, but may be best known for having been abducted in Atlanta in 1974. Murphy, Reg, Deaths (Obituaries), Newspapers, Kidnapping and

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Bacteria Found in Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste, Inspectors Say

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter, but not a recall, after microorganisms were found in water samples and finished toothpaste products.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter, but not a recall, after microorganisms were found in water samples and finished toothpaste products. Regulation and Deregulation of Industry, Teeth and

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How Google Spent 15 Years Concealing Its Internal Conversations

Trying to avoid antitrust suits, Google systematically told employees to destroy messages, avoid certain words and copy the lawyers as often as possible.Trying to avoid antitrust suits, Google systematically told employees to destroy messages, avoid certain words and copy the lawyers as often as possible. Workplace Environment, Computers and the Internet, Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues,

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A Travel Writer Remembers Arthur Frommer

The creator of the popular guidebook series, who recently died, not only democratized travel, but supported sustainable travel, before it got that name.The creator of the popular guidebook series, who recently died, not only democratized travel, but supported sustainable travel, before it got that name. Travel and Vacations, Eco-Tourism, Budget Travel, Frommer, Arthur Read More

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Target’s Stock Sinks on Weak Sales Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season

The retailer’s downbeat earnings report, which included lower profit and larger inventory, fell far short of Wall Street’s expectations.The retailer’s downbeat earnings report, which included lower profit and larger inventory, fell far short of Wall Street’s expectations. Company Reports, Shopping and Retail, Target Corporation Read More

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