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Posted by Lena Gott
Posted by Lena Gott
- Kevin Jonas – November 5, 1987
- Joe Jonas – August 15, 1989
- Nick Jonas – September 16, 1992
So, in January 2009, Kevin is 21, Joe is 19, and Nick is 16 years old.
Learn how old other celebrities are (including Jonas brothers Nick, Kevin, & Joe, Fergie, Pete Wentz, Taylor Swift, Kellie Pickler, Pussycat Dolls, Solange, Dick Clark, Natasha Bedingfield, Jesse McCartney, Lionel Richie, & will.i.am) in this article.
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With New Year's day 2009 falling on a Thursday, many Americans are wondering if the next day, Friday, January 2, 2009 is an actual federal holiday. The fact is, it is not. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management lists all of the 2009 holidays on its website (as mandated by Congress in Title 5, Section 6103 of the United State Code; January 1st is an official holiday, but January 2nd is not an actual government holiday in the United States.
Want more information? Check out these articles on federal government and postal service holidays:
United States Federal Holidays in 2009 - official government holidays and post office closings
United States Federal Holidays in 2010 - official government holidays and probable post office closings
Resource:
U.S. OPM website
Posted by Lena Gott
Posted by Lena Gott
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today the recall of nearly 100,000 Evenflo high chairs. Apparently, Evenflo Majestic™ High Chairs pose falling and choking hazards to children. According to the CPSC, "plastic caps and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out." Anyone with a small child knows that these small items pose choking hazards for little ones. Additionally, without these items in place, a child can fall out of the chair.
These high chairs were most likely sold between January 2006 and May 2007. The following retailers are include:
- Toys R Us, Babies R Us
- Burlington Coat Factory
- Shopko
- Walmart.com
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Participating in the Nick.com Big Green Help is an easy way for kids to learn about the environment. Nickelodeon has made saving the environment easy and fun. First, Nick boiled down environmental principles into specific actions ("green actions") kids can take to make an immediate impact on the environment. Then, the company unveiled a new interactive Global Challenge video game that lets kids use their favorite Nicktoons to battle evil "CO2 monsters."
There seems to be many ways to get to the Big Green Help. A direct link to the challenge is in this article: The Nick.com Big Green Help Global Challenge. Another way to get there is to type in biggreenhelp.com in your web browser.
Two other articles discuss aspects of the Big Green Help:
- Nickelodeon Global Challenge Multiplayer Game - an overview of the interactive game
- The Nick.com Big Green Help - an overview of the four elements to the challenge
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Ever wonder how people get to be featured on popular t.v. shows like Oprah and Dr. Phil? One way is to submit an online interest form through the show's website when they throw out a call for entries.
Oprah is asking viewers to share their personal financial information in order for a chance to get advice from Suze Orman, the personal finance expert. It's not clear when this episode will air, but presumably in early 2009.
Specifically, the Oprah show is looking for individuals who are confused about what to do with a 401K, college savings, or debt. To have a chance at being featured on the show and get personalized advice from Suze Orman, you must fill out personal information and share your personal financial story. If chosen, you must be williing to share your personal finances with the world.
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Do you have a draft resume that contains all of the right information, but is not completely pleasing to the eye? If so, all you may need to do to go from a good resume to a great one is a few formatting tricks. Resume writers use them all the time. The difference between getting an interview and landing in the reject pile sometimes comes down to how easy your resume is to read.
Does your resume only slightly exceed one page? If so, consider playing around with font sizes and margins to make it fit to one page.
Does the important information stand out on your resume? If not, consider utilizing text effects like bolding and italicizing to enhance certain aspects. If the name of your former employer is important, put it in bold. If your current job title is impressive, try italicizing it. Use these text effects together for even more impact, but don't overdo it. Too many text effects can make everything stand out, which is no better than doing nothing in the first place.
For more details on these and other resume writing tips, see the article "How to Format a Resume," which discusses this topic in depth.
Need more than just simple formatting tips? Then the article "Simple Resume Writing Tips" may help. It covers when and how to put the most important information first, how to write succinct statements, and where to find a list of action words to use in job descriptions.
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- Free Disney Christmas Coloring Pages – learn where to find Donald Duck, Pluto, Piglet, Winnie the Pooh, and Mickey Mouse coloring sheets.
- Free Kids Christmas Coloring Pages – where to find simple and advanced coloring pages of snowflakes, stars, Christmas trees, and even Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer!
- Free Winnie the Pooh Christmas Coloring Pages – perfect for fans of Winnie the Pooh, a link to two websites with free printables (find Tigger, Kanga, Baby Roo, Piglet, Rabbit & Eeyore printables).
- Disney Christmas Children’s Coloring Pages – link to a website with a variety of coloring sheets (Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Pluto, and Goofy).
Posted by Lena Gott
- Free Animated Christmas Desktop Wallpaper – choose from cheerful, relaxing, or religious theme backgrounds on the Fabulous Wallpaper website
- Cool Christmas Desktop Wallpaper – find cool 3D animated backgrounds and Christmas pictures
- Free Christmas Desktop Wallpaper – computer backgrounds in Santa, gifts, Christmas tree, and snowflake designs, among others
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For all the Black Friday enthusiasts out there, Black Friday can't come soon enough. Are you anxiously waiting for Walmar'ts Black Friday ad? If so, check out Walmart 2008 Black Friday Ad Speculation.
If you're interested in learning about Black Friday in general and which stores might have day after Thanksgiving sales, check out Black Friday Holiday Deals and Sales.
In the days leading up to Thanksgiving, remember to be on the lookout for day after Thanksgiving ads.
Hint: Most official store ads probably won't be released until the week of Thanksgiving, but some websites out there claim to have the leaked versions.
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For a limited time, Snapfish is offering free photo books to Oprah viewers. The free photo books are 20 pages, sized 8.5" x 11." The coupon must be redeemed (i.e. the process must begin) on or before November 14, 2008, and the phote book must be ordered on or before Sunday, November 16, 2008.
I just ordered one, and it works! You will have to pay shipping (standard is $6.99) plus tax, but that's a steal for a 20-page photo book. If you have never created a photo book through Snapfish before, I suggest setting aside at least an hour. Although the process makes sense once you're used to it, it's not very intuitive at first.
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I would like to say how excited I am to be the new feature writer for Suite101's Personal Finance/Budgeting section. I am a CPA in the United States and have a tremendous interest in all things related to personal finance and budgeting.
I look forward to sharing personal finance tips and budgeting resources with my readers, and although I have an idea of the direction this section is heading, I would like to ask my readers for input. So, if you are so inclined, please contact me through Suite101 and let me know what types of personal finance topics you would like to see covered.
Here are the main categories:
- Building Personal Savings
- Personal Budget Creation
- Personal Debt Management
- Personal Tax Planning
- Personal Tax Planning
I look forward to hearing from you!!