Readers, thank you for you devotion and patience for new No Work Times posts. I’d like to share with you a special day that everyone should be conscious of and help raise global awareness for. Next Monday, October 5, 2009 will be World Habitat Day sponsored by Habitat For Humanity.
According to the United Nations, more [...]
A couple of weeks ago, an underdog airline decided to launch a promotional campaign where you get an “All-You-Can-Jet Pass” for only $599. Surprisingly, that company was JetBlue. The beauty of this campaign is the fact that I found out about it via Twitter through my friends and not through a news site or TV [...]
There are numerous sites and forums out in the web world that cater to helping people save money where it matters most. They range from grocery deals to travel bargains. This post will cover 10 that do outstandingly well.
Bill Shrink
This free cost-savings tool works to save you money on your everyday expenses like gas, cell [...]
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when I say “library”? Some people say education, school, dusty, quiet and boring.
Did you know that a public library houses more than just books and microfiche?
It can also be your one-stop entertainment shop for the entire family. Believe it or not, you can rent movies (old and [...]
So, you’ve recently lost your job or you’ve been unemployed for quite some time. Other than spending more quality time with family and friends and indulging in your hobbies, what else are you doing? Did you take the advice from my last post and put yourself out there online for the important people to see? [...]
It’s an unfortunate but true fact that print is dying a slow death and the web has taken over as king of content for quite some time now. With the steady decline of newspapers and advertisers bailing on magazines, job seekers have to rely heavily, if not totally, on the internet for their job hunting.
Most [...]
Many of the nation’s recently unemployed are going back to school and in some cases, for free.
Whether in pursuit of a new career change or continuing their education, thousands of laid-off workers are supporting lifelong learning with assistance from state workforce and labor commissions.
According to a CNN report, “many community colleges have cut or frozen [...]
Today, an article on CNN appeared with the title “Recesson: I’m lovin’ it!” It’s actually an inspiring and uplifting post on random people in the U.S. who have recently been affected by the economy. Some of the stories talk about entrepreneurial ideas while others tell about world travels and new career ventures. There is a [...]
It’s a no brainer that you have to be smart and organized about the funds and bills you have under your name. It’s especially crucial in times like these and pertinent while you’re job searching or unemployed.
That’s why I’ve listed the top three (and free) finance software programs available online to help you feel [...]
For film lovers and movie-goers, nothing beats a chance for a pre-screening of an anticipated upcoming movie. Most especially if it’s free for you and your guest. That’s what Angelika Film Center offers. Just sign up for their free email newsletter and you’ll receive weekly announcements of free pre-screenings as well as special offers and [...]