Posted 9/15/11 6:48 pm EST by Caroline Walker in Jobs, Money, politics
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Obama just got real with his plea to pass the American Jobs Act, telling a crowd in North Carolina, “If you love me, you’ve got to help me pass this bill!” That’s some vulnerability right there, POTUS. You have our attention.
Posted 9/12/11 1:50 pm EST by Caroline Walker in Celebs, Money, Resources, School, Shows, TV
Photo: Bea Arthur, Jack Black, Gwyneth Paltrow, Justin Timberlake, Arnold Shwarzenegger (Getty Images)
What're you doing today at 4:30/3:30c? Still sorting your afternoon plans? If you got nothing to do, we've got you covered. If you do, well--we've got substitutes.
Posted 9/9/11 6:29 pm EST by Caroline Walker in Jobs, Money, Resources, School
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Your No. 2 pencils are all sharpened and ready to work overtime, but there's still one glaring gap in your fall class schedule: the internship. Need to fill a few hours getting some job prep in? We've got a short list to get your wheels turning.
Posted 9/9/11 2:29 pm EST by Caroline Walker in Jobs, Money, News, politics, Tech
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Didja watch the President's speech last night about the economy? Didja hear him announce the American Jobs Act? Didja get what it would really mean for young people today? We've got the lowdown.
Posted 9/8/11 5:44 pm EST by Caroline Walker in Jobs, Money, News, politics, Resources, TV
Photo: President Obama speaks on his jobs plan in Detroit. (Getty Images)
Louisiana Senator David Vitter will not be watching Obama tonight when he addresses Congress (and us) about our struggling economy. Vitter says he'll be focused on the Saint's game instead. Are our leaders really too disillusioned to tune in? We want to know if you plan to watch--and what you plan to do to help whip our job market into shape.
Posted 9/5/11 12:40 pm EST by Katie Leavitt in Jobs, Money
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While you're sunning, grilling, or chilling this weekend, why not take a second to think about what Labor Day is all about. We're highlighting five of the most passionate, driven, young entrepreneurs and CEOs out there for inspiration to fuel your Labor Day weekend.
Posted 8/30/11 6:03 pm EST by Caroline Walker in Celebs, Health, Money, Resources, School
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Usher's congratulatory tweet to B and Jay was a forest of exclamation points and caps. This man is one happy friend, and we echo the sentiment: Congrats! His words of wisdom--"Ain't no turnin' back. Children are FOREVER!"--made us think: Is there a checklist we should know about? You bet there is.
Posted 8/25/11 5:02 pm EST by MTV News in Celebs, Money
Photo: Oprah, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé (Getty Images)
FROM MTV NEWS--Lady Gaga is officially the world's most powerful female celebrity, at least according to Forbes, which released its World's 100 Most Powerful Women list on Thursday (Aug. 25).
Posted 8/25/11 3:28 pm EST by Caroline Walker in Celebs, Health, Money, Music
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In her too-short life, Aaliyah left a bold mark on the entertainment world--not just as one of R&B's most prodigious young talents, but as a role model who represented strong, socially conscious young leaders in pop culture. A decade after her passing, Aaliyah's legacy lives on.
Posted 8/24/11 4:26 pm EST by Caroline Walker in Celebs, Money, Music, Resources, School
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When Otep Shamaya won our Best Video With a Message poll, she opened up about which social challenges she believes are worth the struggle. Among them: access to education.
