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Chiropractors Have Most Secure Job in Nation, Financial Firm Finds

Financiarul April 22, 2015July 19, 2024Business, Headlines Leave a comment

Chiropractors have the best job security in the country, according to an analysis done by financial company 24/7 Wall Street and publicized in late March. The company used 2014 unemployment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to compare just shy of 600 careers. Chiropractic services had the lowest unemployment rate of any field, at just 0.1%. The median annual pay (calculated from 2012 data), was $66,160. Dr. Kevin Cunningham, vice chancellor for student affairs at Palmer College of … Continue reading “Chiropractors Have Most Secure Job in Nation, Financial Firm Finds”

Frederick’s of Hollywood Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

Financiarul April 21, 2015July 19, 2024Business, Financing, Headlinesbankruptcy, Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Frederick's, Hollywood Leave a comment

On Sunday, April 19, Frederick’s of Hollywood Group Inc., a retailer known for its selection of racy women’s lingerie, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after closing its remaining stores and settling a deal to sell itself as an online-only venture. According to Bloomberg, the Los Angeles-based company notified customers it had closed all its store locations via its website. In bankruptcy papers filed at the U.S. bankruptcy court in Wilmington, DE, Frederick’s listed $36.5 million in assets and $106 million … Continue reading “Frederick’s of Hollywood Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection”

Microsoft Launches Pilot Program to Recruit Autistic Employees

Financiarul April 17, 2015July 19, 2024Business, Sales & Marketing, TechnologyAutism, autistic employees, Microsoft, Microsoft employees Leave a comment

Microsoft announced earlier this month that it will be instituting a pilot program to recruit people with autism spectrum disorders for full time-positions on its Redmond campus in Washington state. “People with autism bring strengths that we need at Microsoft,” Mary Ellen Smith, corporate vice president of worldwide operations, wrote in a blog post. “Each individual is different, some have amazing ability to retain information, think at a level of detail and depth or excel in math or code. It’s … Continue reading “Microsoft Launches Pilot Program to Recruit Autistic Employees”

Temporary Classrooms Becoming Permanent Problem in Los Angeles

Financiarul April 17, 2015July 19, 2024Headlines, TechnologyLos Angeles schools, portable classrooms, students, temporary classrooms Leave a comment

Even though the Los Angeles Unified School District has dropped billions in funding on the construction of new campuses since 2003, it’s still using thousands of “portable” or “temporary” classrooms, which are becoming quite problematic. Although LA Unified has tried to reduce the number of temporary classrooms, about 30% of available class space in LA Unifed is portable, which means there are some 8,300 portable facilities still in use. Worse, the district is required to remove about 58 temporary classrooms … Continue reading “Temporary Classrooms Becoming Permanent Problem in Los Angeles”

HBO Documentary Incites Conversation Over Scientology’s Tax Exempt Status

Financiarul April 15, 2015January 11, 2021Taxes & Law Leave a comment

A recent survey in 2012 found that nearly 55% of small businesses faced legal problems, but nearly half have never even signed up for a free consultation with an attorney. After HBO’s latest documentary on the Church of Scientology (COS) debuted to a viewership of 1.7 million people (minus those who streamed the movie online), a renewed interest in this odd “religious” group resulted in some new findings about the organization’s financial contribution to the U.S. economy — or rather, … Continue reading “HBO Documentary Incites Conversation Over Scientology’s Tax Exempt Status”

Girls’ Self-Esteem is Boosted by Running Program

Financiarul April 15, 2015July 19, 2024Leadershipexercise, gymnastics, lifestyle, self-esteem Leave a comment

For many parents, getting children to be more active is a chore, especially when kids prefer to watch TV, play video games, or read books inside. To combat their children’s sedentary lifestyles, parents often turn to organized sports and after-school programs, which often have surprising side effects. In Colorado, girls in elementary and middle school benefit from the after-school program Girls on the Run. Girls on the Run aims to help girls run a 5k race at the end of … Continue reading “Girls’ Self-Esteem is Boosted by Running Program”

Is It Worth Buying a Unique House with ‘Grandfathered in’ Architectural Features? It’s a Risk the Rich Are Willing to Take

Financiarul April 10, 2015July 19, 2024Business, Economy, Investing Leave a comment

Home buyers looking for a unique resale may be paying a premium, but they also might be getting a house that wouldn’t be built today, according to zoning laws. Extra-large mansions in some areas, especially, often don’t meet current building codes, according to the Wall Street Journal. Because many cities have stricter building codes today, home builders truly don’t make them how they used to. One such home belongs to Christian de Berdouare, from Miami Beach, FL. He obtained the … Continue reading “Is It Worth Buying a Unique House with ‘Grandfathered in’ Architectural Features? It’s a Risk the Rich Are Willing to Take”