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Sunday, October 28, 2007

Woman killed after answering Craigslist nanny ad

Answering an online ad for a nanny job -- which she had done at least twice before without trouble -- cost Katherine Ann Olson her life, authorities said.

Olson, a 24-year-old St. Olaf College graduate, was found dead in the trunk of her car late Friday night. She was last seen by friends on Thursday morning, when she went to meet someone in Savage, Minn., about the job, which authorities said she had found on Craigslist.

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Mom wars: To work or not to work?

For Jani Hart, being a working mom is almost like having a split personality. As an intern architect for Battle Creek's Architecture + Design firm, Hart's days are filled with client calls and business lunches.

As a mom, her nights are filled with bath times, helping with homework and playing dress up with her daughters, Jade, 9, and Joy,5.



For Hart, career success came before her decision to have children, and wasn’t something she wanted to give up.

“I have invested a lot in my career and it is part of who I am,” she said. “We certainly can’t afford for me not to work, but even when and if we can, I would still choose to work.”


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Baby gear gets a manly makeover

Time was when carrying a diaper bag meant having to shoulder a puffy plastic tote with cutesy ducks or alphabet blocks.

It was a little unseemly for a mature woman, but looked downright ridiculous when a man carried around a bag with infantile design.

Today, cool-but-manly baby products are flooding the market - fleece DiaperVests by DadGear, based on fishing vests, and backpacks and messenger bags with skull and flame designs by Diaper Dude that, surprise, are organized to hold sippy cups, burping cloths and binkies and have room for an iPod Nano. Even traditional Eddie Bauer has gotten in on the hipster parenting trend with its version of a rugged diaper bag.

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Top 10 Active Members At SSWT

The Internet Marketing Forum at SSWT is approaching its 5 year anniversary, and its interesting to note that many of the top posters at the forum have been there since the first year.

I wanted to take a moment to introduce you to some of the founding members of the SSWT Forum, and specifically those that have been the most active at the forum over the years.

I’ve had the opportunity to get to know many of the members personally over the years, and I must say its been an incredibly positive experience. It has grown into a very friendly and resourceful community, welcoming experts and newbies alike…

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Saturday, October 27, 2007

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Road Map To Riches? Get the Facts First

Road Map To Riches Reps report making $999 on each Sale, Paid Daily! Road Map To Riches has proven to be the ideal system designed for anyone; the savvy internet marketer or the computer illiterate, the ...

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 16:21:53 GMT

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Source: http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=51313

Mom Puts Her Family $135,000 in Debt

This is a story that cuts to the core of the major problems of debt in the US. There are a number of people who believe credit card debt will take care of itself. NO! Credit card debt can stay with you for a very long time and may even cause some individuals to file bankruptcy. Compounding bad decision after bad decision can lead to ...

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:03:22 +0000

Marketing Lessons Mom Packed In My Lunch

Remember when you were a kid? Lunch time held a certain magic. What did mom pack? The anticipation, the apprehension, the delight , and sometimes the disappointment at finding your stupid apple had crushed your snack cake.If you've been using the same approach with your customers and clients for very long ...They'll get bored!

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:43:43 +0000

Califronia Public Schools ban the words "Mom" and "Dad"

'Mom and Dad' as well as 'husband and wife' have been banned from California public schools under a bill signed by Arnold Schwarzenegger, who with his signature also ordered public schools to allow boys to use girls restrooms and locker rooms, and vice versa, if they choose. 'We are shocked and appalled that the governor has blatantly attacked....

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 16:38:12 +0000

New Social Networking Site for Women

Just when you thought there couldn't be any more social networking sites coming out, yet another one has launched. SweetSorbet is a brand new website aimed at women of all ages (including moms). You can set up a personalized profile with pictures, blogs and music box, chat with other women in groups and submit interesting links (news, humor, etc.)

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 05:22:52 +0000

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Source: http://digg.com/tech_news/New_Social_Networking_Site_for_Women_2

Baby's cold can be trickier to treat

Baby's up all night with the sniffles and a cough - and so are his worried mom and dad.

But with drug companies now voluntarily pulling infant cold medicines from the shelves, what can you do? Plenty, and plenty that may be more effective and safer, too, doctors say.

"We don't typically give her any medication," said Michael Adams, father to 1-year-old Alana in Lafayette, Colo. "The first thing we always try to do is keep saline in her nose. We use a humidifier in her room. We do steam baths. If she has aches, Tylenol."


Sat, 27 Oct 2007 10:01:32 GMT

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Source: http://www.thenorthwestern.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071027/OSH05/710270301/1168

Library Log

Parenting expert to speak at library on Nov. 3 Does your family need the intervention of a parenting expert like Jo Frost, the British star of the reality TV show Supernanny ? Since the show first aired in ...

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 09:29:48 GMT

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Source: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/news/villages/622289,3_6_EL27_LIBRARY_S1.article

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Team Leader - Work At Home - Austin — American Express — Austin, TX

... responsible for leading the virtual Work-At-Home (WAH) Travel Counselors in Austin ... position is considered Work at Home, the candidate must reside within a 50 mile ...

webmaster-rss@hotjobs.com Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700

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Source: http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/job-J8BOUFHRTA1

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Parents Beware: What Kids Post on Social Networks Could Cost You Your Job

Kids are learning that what they post on social networks could come back to haunt them. But now it's haunting their parents as well. What kids post about their parents on social networks (like, "Not only do I have to live with my nagging mom, my dad does drugs.") is being discovered by their employers, police, etc.

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 20:31:31 +0000

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Source: http://digg.com/offbeat_news/Parents_Beware_What_Kids_Post_on_Social_Networks_Could_Cost_You_Your_Job

New Novel For Moms -- The Other Mother -- Explores Meaning of Motherhood

Gwendolen Gross has recently published her third novel, "The Other Mother," (www.The-Other-Mother.com)which explores the meaning of motherhood. National Public Radio calls this new novel "a thoughtful, multifaceted look at what divides and unites mothers." Gwendolen Gross is hosting a free writing workshop for moms at gwendolengross.typepad.com.

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 17:54:21 +0000

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Source: http://digg.com/celebrity/New_Novel_For_Moms_The_Other_Mother_Explores_Meaning_of_Motherhood

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Start a Day Care!

Many a mom has done it. What better way to stay at home with your kids and still contribute to the family earnings? As an added bonus, your kids get to play with other children and develop those essential early social skills!

There are alot of options and variables to consider when opening a day care. Will you be licenced or not? How many children can you take in? What do you need to do to start a day care business? How do you attract clients? What activities to plan for the children?

I found an awesome package that answers all of these questions and a whole lot more. Click Here to find out more.

Also included are all of the necessary forms that are needed to operate a child care business.

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Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Tech, Money and Blog Attack v1

...inspiring indeed. The Manila Freelancer talks about things you need to know when you work at home... of having a schedule on blogging everyday. This is so true which I still need a lot of work...

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:49:23 GMT

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Source: http://www.mcbilly.com/2007/10/25/tech-money-and-blog-attack-v1

8-Year-Old Calls 911 to Report Mom's Bad Behavior

An 8-year-old called 911 to report his mom driving drunk.

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:46:30 +0000

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Source: http://digg.com/offbeat_news/8_Year_Old_Calls_911_to_Report_Mom_s_Bad_Behavior

Epater Le Bébé!

"(W)atching the parade of moms it was hard not to wonder, at what point did child-bearing become such an inescapable component of the New York woman's dream? And at what point did New York City, historic refuge for the quirky, carefree and childless, turn into a Den of Procreation?"

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:41:55 +0000

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Source: http://digg.com/offbeat_news/Epater_Le_Bebe

Work-At-Home Team Leader - Houston — American Express — Houston, TX

... responsible for leading the virtual Work-At-Home (WAH) Travel Counselors in Houston ... position is considered Work at Home, the candidate must reside within a 50 mile ...

webmaster-rss@hotjobs.com Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700

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Source: http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/job-JU8DRURXOHW


So You Want To Start a Home Business?

So, you've decided to take the leap and start a home business? Great! Now...where to start?

Almost everyone, at some point in their lives, dreams of working from home and/or owning their own business. Unfortunately, many don’t think it’s really possible and never really take their dream to fruition. Usually it’s the fear of failure that holds people back from making their dream into a reality.

I’m here to tell you it IS possible and you can make money working from home. You just have to be willing to TAKE ACTION and follow through with your plans.

First things first. You need a business idea. There are countless legitimate home business ideas and opportunities out there. Here's a few, off the top of my head:

Freelance Writing, Web design, Medical Transcriptioning, Blogging, Internet marketing, Candle Making, Secretarial Service, Paid Surveys, Graphic design, Pet Sitting, Errand Running, Home Parties, Copywriting, Ebay, Online Trading, Real Estate, Photography, Domain Names, Wedding Consultant, Affiliate Marketing, Catering, Music Lessons, Online Tutoring.

There are a zillion more, but as you can see, it is possible to find something you enjoy that can be a great home business. The hard part is deciding which one you want to do!

All of these businesses are relatively low-cost start-up businesses. You don't need to invest hundreds of thousands just to start your own business. Some of the most successful businesses were started with very little start-up money.

The important thing to remember is it takes time to build up a successful business. Don't quit your job tomorrow! Keep your regular job while you build up your home business. Start your business part-time and let it grow. Once it reaches the point where you are making enough money, you can quit your day job.

So, have you chosen an idea or two to pursue? OK. What next?

You need to research your ideas and decide which one is the best fit for you. Google some of the ideas and see what kind of results you get. Forums are an excellent way to learn about your chosen business as well. Take time to research and learn everything you can before jumping in.

Keep yourself organized by making a to-do list and make an effort to work at your business every day in some small or big way.

That's enough for now. Take your short list of ideas and go research all you can. When you think you're ready, learn some more, then take the leap! You can do it!