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Money 411: Use Twitter to find scholarship money

2012-08-13T12:02:58+00:00

If you're looking for scholarships, you may want to consider signing up for a Twitter account.

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What earns students attention in college classrooms

10 Twitter handles for scholarship seekers

2012 Election Guide

Paws and Smell the World

2012-03-12T15:29:42+00:00

Dr. Dana Thomas is a Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences here at Florida State College and a published author. Read more about what inspired her to write Paws and Smell the World.

I had the honor of sitting down and talking to Dr. Dana Thomas, Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences, about her book Paws and Smell The World. It is a coffee table book filled with stories and black and white photos of dogs.

Once she got her English bulldog, Dozer, about nine years ago she was inspired to write the short stories. They are about the relationships between dogs and their owner. She feels having an animal companion can lead to understanding things like love and perseverance.

So, how did she come up with the title? According to Dr. Thomas, “We did a little play on words and paws is the same thing as pause. So stop and smell the roses, Paws and Smell the World is something that dogs do all the time, is sort of how I came up with the idea.”

She has been writing for decades and has published many novels but this is her first contract with a major publishing company. It was released in 2009 by Bowtie Publishing.

FOR YOUR LIFE: How to find happiness at work

2011-12-08T13:37:35+00:00

I found a list of the best ways to find happiness at work. Plus, a one writer takes a look at the places you've never heard of before.

No need to look for those water cooler stories. I already found them for you. Here's your 411.

Learn more about student loan consolidation

How to find happiness at work

5 ways college students can prepare for finals

Women set the tone on social media

12 best places you've never heard of

FOR YOUR LIFE: How to brand yourself for the job search

2011-12-07T13:38:26+00:00

Does a new job top your list for 2012? I found an article which will help you market yourself for the search. Plus, one artist says he has uncovered the secrets behind Mona Lisa's smile. Enjoy.

No need to look for those water cooler stories. I already found them for you. Here's your 411.

Facebook's top ten lists for 2011

How to brand yourself for the job search

Larger temporary workforce could be new normal

Mona Lisa's secrets

FOR YOUR LIFE: 10 Myths about job searching

2011-12-02T13:09:54+00:00

Need a new job? First, check out the 10 biggest job search myths. Plus, Facebook wants you to express yourself!

No need to look for those water cooler stories. I already found them for you. Here's your 411.

Community service work increasingly important for college applicants

10 myths about job searching

Poll: Most U.S. drivers distracted

Your new Facebook status: 63,206 characters or less

FOR YOUR LIFE: Sure hope my spellcheck works

2011-12-01T13:35:33+00:00

I know I'm not the best speller in the world. How about you? I found a list of the most common errors. Plus, five things a hiring manager won't tell you. Enjoy.

I found an article you should read before your next job interview. Here's the 411.

Five things hiring managers won't tell you

New guarantees help college students graduate in four years

The most common spelling errors in college

Strangest Facebook groups you can join

FOR YOUR LIFE: To pay or not to pay for lunch

2011-11-30T12:57:18+00:00

It can be awkward like a first date. Who pays when you and your co-workers grab lunch together? Plus, I found the key to finishing the semester strong. Enjoy.

Who really pays when you go out for lunch? Here's the 411.

Lunch with co-workers--who pays?

5 ways to finish the semester strong

10 most vegan friendly colleges

Will you ask Santa for a tablet or an E-reader?

FOR YOUR LIFE: ‘Hunger Games’ at work

2011-11-29T12:57:17+00:00

Having trouble surviving the games at work? One expert shares her ideas. Facebook wants to get into the phone business. Plus, I was going to buy you the '12 Days of Christmas'....but I need more cash! Enjoy.

Having trouble surviving the games at work? One expert shares her ideas. Here's your 411.

Applying 'Hunger Games' lessons to your workplace

Hackers prey on smartphone usage at work during the holidays

Facebook is making a phone

Cost of items in '12 Days of Christmas' now top $100K

Soccer 'heading' may cause brain damage

FOR YOUR LIFE: Is a college degree worth the money?

2011-11-28T12:48:51+00:00

If you are planning to do a little holiday shopping, watch out for that funny money. Plus, experts debate the worth of college. Enjoy.

Here's your 411.

Is a college degree still worth it?

Retail sales top records, Cyber Monday up next

What kind of gift-giver are you?

Watch out for fake money as you shop

FOR YOUR LIFE: Time to go phishing

2011-11-23T13:24:55+00:00

Positive thoughts may be the key to landing the job you really want. Pour yourself a cup of joe. It could be the key to stopping cancer. Plus, it's time to go phishing. I found a few tips to protect your wallet this shopping season. Enjoy.

Here's your 411.

Avoid negative thoughts when job hunting

Retailers use social media to offer holiday deals

Holidays are prime time for phishing

Coffee to lower cancer risk