WASHINGTON – For the first time, the Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership recognized  20 partners for generating the most green electricity on site. Combined, the top 20 partners are generating and consuming more than 736 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of on-site green power annually. This is equivalent to the electricity needed to power more…

There are very few careers that are growing in the current economy. In fact, there are very few industries that can even manage to maintain their stance, let alone gain business in these tough times. However, the cosmetology industry is growing and more schools and programs are having to change their programs to accommodate the…

There are so many different things to consider when it comes to choosing a career. However, you also have to think about your specialty once you have chosen that career in order to make sure that you’re doing exactly what you want to be doing in your life. Careers in cosmetology are exciting, creative, and…

It’s not expensive to go green. It can prove to be a little daunting at first because you’ll see big things like lighting, house makeovers, solar energy, and other options that people offer to make your home and life more eco-friendly. However, you don’t have to buy a $12,000 hybrid car in order to make…

The EPA runs a program out of Washington, D.C. that actually pays 8th graders to learn about the environment. The program is known as the Student Environmental Development Program (SEDP), and encourages middle school students to acquire life skills and learn about eco-friendly living, all while making some cool cash. The students are chosen from…

Healthcare positions are important positions for people to have. There are many different areas where your job can be critical to the lives and wellbeing of others. When you have a job in the healthcare field, however, the good feeling of helping others isn’t exactly going to advance your career or get the bills paid….

Ever since President Obama was elected into office, the focus has been on reforming and revamping the public healthcare system to make it more efficient and affordable for people. By reforming the healthcare system, the goal is to get more people the health insurance and coverage that they need, but the sudden rush to find…

Food service training is sometimes required depending on the positions that you go into when training to be a server or bartender. Working in food service requires a lot of education in responsible alcohol serving, food safety, and other areas of hospitality management that you might not think about. Some restaurants and food service companies…

In a recent survey of successful additions to menus, several among the Top 400 restaurant chains around the world named non-alcoholic beverages as their most successful. While iced coffee, smoothies, and other cool drinks are hot items, alcoholic beverages seem to be less popular these days, even for the most established chains. When you have…

New York Drivers have now joined the ranks of 25 other states that offer an online driving course that can lower insurance rates. Drivers who take this course will save 10% on their auto insurance costs, and those with points on their license can drop anywhere from 1-4 points once the course is completed. The…

With so many citizens unable to afford health insurance, many people might worry that their jobs are in jeopardy or that they won’t be able to find another one when they need to. However, even though many people cannot afford health insurance and are unable to make their purchase right now, there are still plenty…

The economy has put itself in a very difficult position. Many industrial jobs are being outsourced to countries where there is nothing better going on and the work can be done much more affordably. If you’re an industrial worker or professional of any kind, hearing that your precious jobs are being sent overseas to other…

Many people get into the world of industrial engineering because they like what they do. However, they might not be aware of the rich history or of what a cultural industry they are getting themselves into. If you’ve ever wondered why you have such a job as industrial engineering, here are some tips and information…

When it comes to making the most of any career, you’ve always got to do whatever it takes to figure out exactly where you want to go in life. Never sell yourself short or settle for less than you deserve, because there is a place for everyone in the world of real estate. If you…

Should people be surprised that the jumbo real estate market is a bust? Any homes priced over $400,000 are considered a part of this market, so it’s probably no surprise to many, considering the state of the economy. Nonetheless, it’s news worth reporting. It’s always been tough for the working class and average people to…