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This High School is Doing Whatever it Takes to Mentor First-Generation Students

Success

Marble Hill School for International Studies, in the Kingsbridge neighborhood of the Bronx, has a 96% nonwhite and overwhelmingly first-generation-immigrant student body of about 450, speaking more than 35 languages. Many earn full college scholarships through the highly selective Posse Foundation and similar organizations.

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What MLB Pitcher Jon Lester and 4 Other Professional Athletes Teach Us About Overcoming Obstacles

Success

Then, in May 2008, he became the 18th pitcher in the history of the storied Red Sox organization to throw a perfect game. Already an internationally-ranked swimmer in her native South Africa by the age of 14, du Toit seemed to be a rising star in international athletics. As of 2009, Lester is cancer-free. “I

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The significance of women’s health is increasingly acknowledged in the modern workplace

Workplace Insight

has seen a doubling of maternal mortality rates from 2002 to 2018, with a significant racial disparity affecting Black women. Advancing women’s health requires a concerted effort from employers, considering the broader implications on employee retention, mental health costs, and the overarching message an organization sends about its values.

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How Eco-Friendly is your Furniture?

Eco-Office Gals

Organic food. Organic non-food. For example,e between 2002 and 2011, the organic food segment grew 238%, whereas the overall food ,market grew 33%; similarly, the use of renewable energy grew 456%, while the use of non-renewable fuels actually fell by 3.2%. Such products and services include: Fair trade food.

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Thursday Morning & 20 Years of Celebrating You & Your Profession!

Office Dynamics

Skipping to 2001, the conference centered on Don’t Gamble on Leading Your Team: Help Your Organization Maintain a Competitive Edge in the New Economy and was hosted in Las Vegas, NV. In 2002, they discussed Becoming a World Class Assistant hosted by Catepillar Inc. in Peoria, Il, using Spectrum Thinking for decision making.

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Cover Your Tracks: E-mail Archiving

Professional Assistant Blog

Home About Me Advertise Cover Your Tracks: E-mail Archiving By The Professional Assistant on Friday, September 05, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity , System Security D o you back up your e-mails in Microsoft Outlook ? Its compatible with any version of Outlook 2002 or later.

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Leading with Kindness: 14 Most Charitable Celebrities

Success

In 2002, Kendra Scott designed her first jewelry collection with just $500 in the spare bedroom of her home. Every single employee, whether you’re an intern, part-time, holiday help or C-level, should have the same level of love and respect and care,” Scott told SUCCESS in 2016.

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