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Lining Up That Second Career Takes Focus
Source: U.S. News & World Report
by Kerry Hannon A New York investment banker becomes a small-town chef. A techie turns acupuncturist. An entrenched corporate exec accepts an early retirement package and converts to the ministry. Longer life spans, concerns about outliving retirement savings, and a desire to stay productive are…
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The search for meaning
Source: Chicago Tribune
Retirees seek fulfillment -- and pay -- by pursuing renewed interests by Tanika White When he started at Maryland State College in 1962, Daniel Maddox envisioned a career working with young people, preferably in physical education. But as often happens, life got in the way,…
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Older people reap benefits of lifelong learning
Source: Sunday Business Post (Ireland)
Don't Stop me Now A Study on the Lifelong Learning Needs of Older People, carried out by Aontas, the Irish National Adult Learning Organisation, has revealed some interesting findings. The research, to be published in full later this year, involved focus group sessions and surveys…
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Reintegration plan gathers pace
Source: Pretoria News (South Africa)
by LESEGO MASEMOLA Phomolong residents in Mamelodi are ready to welcome displaced foreigners back into their community as part of the Tshwane Metro Council's reintegration plan. Yesterday, Tshwane mayor Dr Gwen Ramokgopa - in her capacity as convener of the Gauteng Chapter of Progressive Women's…
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Project will help tackle crime
Source: Cape Times (South Africa)
by A'EYSHA KASSIEM VIOLENT crime, a failing education system and the impact of HIV/Aids and TB are some of the "critical threats" facing South Africa, says the University of Cape Town's newly-installed vice-chancellor Max Price. Price said he hopes to see UCT play a greater…
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Md. Panel Hears Views On Death Penalty; Urban Institute Study Says Capital Cases Cost Much More
Source: The Washington Post
by John Wagner The cost associated with prosecuting a case in Maryland in which the death penalty is imposed is on average $1.9 million more than the cost of a similar case in which capital punishment is not sought, a researcher told a state commission…
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State plans merger of five bodies instead of just three
Source: The Irish Times
by DEáGLAN DE BRéADÚN THE GOVERNMENT is proposing to merge the Equality Tribunal and the National Disability Authority with three other equality and human rights agencies. Official documentation seen by The Irish Times confirms that there are plans to merge these two bodies, as well…
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Skilled immigrants forced to take low-paid jobs
Source: Irish Examiner
by Senan Hogan MANY immigrants in Ireland with university degrees are being forced to work as cleaners or in factories, it was claimed yesterday. Nigerian-born member of Ennis Town Council Cllr Taiwo Matthew called for a better system for recognising overseas educational qualifications here. The…
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Most Influential US-Irish Business Leaders 2008
Source: Business & Finance (Ireland)
Original Source Public Services, Politics & Philanthropy Chuck Feeney Atlantic Philanthropies Chuck Feeney is the wealthiest Irish American of his lifetime. Brought up in a working-class neighborhood in New Jersey, Feeney displayed a flair for entrepreneurship from a young age. Finding himself in France after…
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NCLR Annual Conference in San Diego to Feature Prominent Speakers and Current Newsmakers
Source: National Council of La Raza
On July 15, 2008, Gara LaMarche, President of The Atlantic Philanthropies, and The Atlantic Philanthropies received the Raul Yzaguirre President's Award from the National Council of La Raza. Below is the press release. NCLR ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN SAN DIEGO TO FEATURE PROMINENT SPEAKERS AND CURRENT…
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