Renewable Work
What is a “Green-Collar” job?
Bryan Walsh, Time magazine’s environmental columnist, wrote an article entitled What Is a Green-Collar Job, Exactly? In it, he interviewed Phil Angelides, a venture capitalist and the 2006 Democratic candidate for governor of California on this very subject. As one of the leading proponents of “green-collar” work, Angelides offered the following definition of a green-collar job. “It has to pay decent wages and benefits that can support a family. It has to be part of a real career path, with upward mobility. And it needs to reduce waste and pollution and benefit the environment."
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Prepare Yourself
Tips for surviving a natural disaster.
It seems like every day, some new and depressing natural disaster is featured on the news. They’re often in faraway places, but what about when they do hit close to home? Will you be ready? No one wants to think about the possibility of experiencing a natural disaster, but preparedness is half the battle. By utilizing these simple tips, you’ll be ready should the unthinkable occur.
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Budget Decorating
Create a big impact with small changes.
Do you put up with a drab or outdated interior design because you don’t think you have the budget to splurge on a new look? Making small changes to your décor can have a bold impact on the appearance and mood of your home without making a large dent in your wallet. It’s easy to fake the feeling of a total makeover without spending big bucks simply by trying a few of these ideas.
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