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Monthly Archives: April 2009
Chronic Pain Increases Anxiety
High levels of anxiety caused by chronic pain increases emotional distress and disability in patients seeking treatment for chronic pain, say researchers. But, British researchers, writing in The Journal of Pain, say use of pain coping strategies can mediate this … Continue reading
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Disabled Entreprenuers
Although many people with disabilities are being employed and remaining employed, the unemployment rate for people with disabilities is unacceptably high, as shown in the 1994-95 National Health Interview Survey. This survey found that 79 percent of adults without disabilities … Continue reading
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How Bartering Can Work
Source: Capital Solutions Bancorp Blog Bartering is enjoying a comeback in cash-strapped times. Instead of spending cash to get whatever products and services you need, trade your specialty for products and services. Before proceeding with bartering, continue with your cash … Continue reading
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by Susan Baroncini-Moe Source: Lifehack History shows us that the economy may not have as much of an impact on startups as you might think. Many of the companies you know and trust were started in economic conditions much like … Continue reading
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23 Universal Rules for Anyone Working
Andy over at The Working Geek (one of my favorite blogs) posted ” 23 Rules for Job Hunters” As I sat and watched it, I realized that these “rules” (which are more like simple truths if you ask me but … Continue reading
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31 Days to Build a Better Blog Challenge
Darren over on Problogger is sharing his thoughts on us how we can build a better blog in 31 days. I’m playing along. Why not you too? All you need a a blog and the desire to make it even … Continue reading
Entreprenuerial Passion & Purpose
Truly creative people are perennially in a state of reinventing themselves. Anyone who cares to focus for a time on any difficult task is bound to exhibit elements of eccentricity. Artists need to take stock of what they are doing … Continue reading
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Why We Need Active Gray Matter
When I began looking to re-enter the workforce again three and a half years ago after eight years of healing from spinal surgeries and learning how to be disabled after an on-the-job injury, I was optimistic but unsure. I had … Continue reading
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Low Cost Self Employment Training
Virginia Commonwealth University Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Workplace Supports and Job Retention is a low-cost training webcast series entitled, 2009 Self-Employment Webcast Series. The series features 6 webcasts with topics such as “Inclusive Entreprenuership and “Three Models … Continue reading
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