“Mad Men” has officially taken over television. ABC’s critically-acclaimed drama about the golden age of advertising and marketing is about to begin its third season, but there are actually many lessons that we can learn from the show…aside from discovering how we can get away with smoking, drinking, and having affairs in the workplace. [...]

It seems that the old complaint about America’s youth may be ringing true. “You spend too much time playing video games and not enough time playing sports, getting exercise, and being social with children your age.” Well, according to a new study, there has been a 150% increase in injuries during physical education [...]

M.A. and M.S. and M.Ed., oh my! You’re probably wondering what the heck all of the abbreviations are for?! In this case, M.A., M.S., and M.Ed. are the different types of Master’s Degrees that you could receive in the education field. Many school districts are now requiring teachers to take graduate-level courses in order to [...]

If you have a bottle of WD-40 lying around your house, you can probably thank marketing mastermind John S. Barry. The petroleum-based lubricant, widely popularized for its familiar blue and yellow aerosol can, can be found in nearly 80 percent of American homes. According to a New York Times article, the slippery stuff can [...]

Consider poor Harry Potter. Seven runaway best-selling books, six blockbuster movies, including the recently released “Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince,” myriad encounters with the wicked Voldemort and still some teachers insist on taking shots at the internationally adored hero. Can’t everyone’s favorite wizard get some respect?

The latest Potter-induced flap is over [...]

So what’s the deal with Paula Abul and American Idol? The fans’ favorite train-wreck judge of American Idol may now have to considering other career options. Is it time for Paula to brush up her resume and look for other employment?
Here’s the bottom line – the only truth out there is that Paula hasn’t received [...]

Q: You’ve just been laid off and are having trouble finding a new job. Should you consider applying to college, either undergraduate or graduate school?
A: “It depends” may not be what you were expecting, or wanting to hear, but it’s the truth. You have to take a bunch of different factors into account, including your [...]

Enrollment at community colleges is on the rise across the United States. In fact, almost half of all college students are enrolled in one. President Barack Obama recently announced plans for a new community college initiative, designed to substantially boost government funding for community colleges and dramatically increase the number of students who enroll there. [...]