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Unions are good, and cost-cutting management is evil. That seems to be the thesis of David Kusnet's new book, Love the Work, Hate the Job. Kusnet, a former speechwriter for President Clinton, followed four Seattle companies at the turn of the millennium: Kaiser Aluminum, Boeing, Microsoft and Northwest Hospital. Kusnet talked to workers and chronicled union activities at all four companies. R... more.

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Marvel Entertainment Inc (MVL.N), which licenses comic-book characters, posted a 60 percent rise in quarterly profit, helped by higher licensing sales and initial contributions from its film segment, and raised its 2008 outlook. READ MORE... more.

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Work Smart, Play Hard How today's successful entrepreneurs make time for their other passions. Aspiring entrepreneurs are always warned that they'll have to work harder than corporate employees. But the secret that veteran business owners often keep to themselves is that entrepreneurs have more fun--and not just at the office. While a recent study showed that 30% of business owners regul... more.

  Businessweek.com worked with Seattle's Payscale.com to determine where the best and worst cities are for 20 common careers and found that -- when it comes to earning a comfortable living -- Houston it at or near the top for most jobs, from human resources manager to graphic designer. We adjusted the median compensation for jobs in each of the top 25 big-city metros for cost of living. Housto... more.

Attending school is a challenging feat for most of our students. Majority of them either work, have families, or both. They have found time in their busy schedules, however, to commit to enhancing their lives through education. Overcoming such obstacles cannot go unnoticed, which is why we ask that you join us in helping to recognize our fellow community members’ accomplishments.... more.

Like any red-blooded American teenager, John Tyler Hammons digs rock music, fast cars, video games and...fiscal planning? Apparently so. The AP reports that the University of Oklahoma freshman trounced 70 year-old Hershel McBride to become the mayor of Muskogee, Oklahoma, making it the first city in the nation to be governed by a self-admitted gamer. But while he could own any of his pe... more.

Today, contemporary music instruction is part of nearly every college music program, but when MI began in the late '70s there were few such options available to musicians. When a few dozen guitarists and three full-time instructors gathered for the first GIT class in 1977, they knew that they were breaking new ground in music education. Here's a brief look at how it all began. The Guitar Instit... more.

Welcome to the website of Menlo School, an independent, coeducational college preparatory day school for students in grades 6–12.Established in 1915, Menlo School offers a rigorous, engaging academic curriculum complemented by outstanding creative arts and athletics programs. We seek to attract and enroll motivated students who are secure in their academic skills and who will contribute to... more.

Before I came to JobTrain I had no idea what I wanted to do in the future. I would cut school almost everyday with my friends, and we would go smoke and drink. There were other things that I did back in high school that I regret. I tried to keep my parents from knowing, but parents are not so dumb. My parents found out when I got caught at school smoking marijuana in the bathroom. I have never s... more.

YOUTH PROGRAMS JobTrain offers a wide range of programs and services for young people from southern San Mateo County and the surrounding area. Our exemplary programs help young people focus on educational success, employment readiness, job skills, life skills, and practical goal setting. Each year, hundreds of young people between the ages of 14-21 benefit from youth programs at JobTra... more.

Job Seeker Services: Youth Program Services Programs Services are offered at no charge to youth from 14 to 21 years of age who are residents of San Mateo County. Staff are available at 650-301-8492 in Daly City; 650-301-8492 in San Carlos; 650-599-3872 in Redwood City; or 650-462-6300 in Menlo Park. The following briefly describes the major program available and how to get more information on i... more.

About Menlo-Atherton Menlo-Atherton High School is an outstanding academic institution where students are nurtured to their full potential. Located in a fantastic small-town residential neighborhood between San Francisco and San Jose, our students enjoy rich academic activities in a park-like atmosphere with attractive landscaping and tree-lined paths. There is an exceptional amount of parent ... more.

At Eastside College Preparatory School we are committed to opening new doors for students historically underrepresented in higher education.Our challenging and engaging curriculum enables students to discover their intellectual strengths, sharpen their academic skills, and embrace new opportunities in a culture of learning that supports the potential of every student to enter and succeed in ... more.

Isaiah ViI first came to JobTrain I really had no clear direction in my life. I had just finished high school, but did not know what my next step would be. I heard about OICWs' free training from a relative who got a great job through JobTrain After about four months of training, they sent me out on an interview for a temporary (one week) job with the County of San Mateo Human Services Agency.... more.

Jacob Houston I heard about JobTrain through a close friend who is going here too. Even though I am only 22 I felt it was too late for me to get the education I needed to make a good career for me and my family. I decided to check it out anyway. From the first day I have been treated with utmost respect. I have never received such love and compassion, not even from my parents. When I wa... more.