COLLEGE COST$

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According to published reports, about 40 percent of America’s college students are considered non-traditional. They vary in levels of responsibilities. Some are workers who’ve gone back to school, others are former members of the military embarking on new careers, or young parents wanting to do better for their families.

They could also be one of the most important game-changers in the ongoing national discussion on college completion and the continuing dialogue about paying for college tuition and how to fix higher education.

Getting the Most fFom Memory (Ooops, I forgot to delete that extra f)

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As you’ve gotten older, have you noticed that you often find yourself marching around the house in a huff, searching for misplaced car keys or eyeglasses, or you just cannot remember the name of that new neighbor you met when walking the dog? It’s frustrating, to be sure, but not inevitable — and there are things you can do to help keep your memory sharp.

This Week in History

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This Week in History, Sep 23 - Sep 29

Sep 23, 1875

9/23/12 News & Information Service 24/7

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EGYPT TELLS US TO CHANGE. President Mohamed Morsi At United Nations.
Egypt’s new leader outlines terms for U.S.-Arab ties during his first trip to the United States saying US must fundamentally change its approach to the Arab world.

IRAQ MISHAPS. What Happened To US Troop Withdrawal Plan?
US was to keep about 5,000 American troops in place, but failed. With Iraq, the goal was to leave behind a stable government, avoid a power vacuum and maintain US influence, but the administration has fallen short of these objectives.

SENKAKU/DIAOYU ISLANDS. Dangerous Waters Ahead.

Trust in Media

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Unbelievable news...according a new Gallup poll, distrust in the media has finally reached an all-time high, with 60% of respondents having “not very much” or no trust at all. The previous high was 57%, set last Summer.

INTER VIEW IDEAS

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Tell me about yourself? If you've ever been on a job interview, you are going to have this question asked. Besides being one of the first questions you are likely to receive in an interview, it is also one of the most difficult. What is the employer looking for?

As with any open-ended question, there are many correct ways to answer "Tell me about yourself," and just as many ways to go wrong. Some of the ways people can veer off-track with this question include:

9/22/12 News & Information Service 24/7

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ANTI-ISLAM FILM. Protests Continue Turning Deadly.
Pakistani police open fire on rioters who were torching a cinema during a protest against "Innocence of Muslims," killing one man.

LAST 33,000 U.S. SURGE TROOPS LEAVE AFGHANISTAN
But deadly insider attacks and a reassessment of how NATO troops partner with Afghans raise questions about how well the military strategy is working.

IPHONE HYSTERIA. Spreads Worldwide
Some Apple fans camped out for days to get their hands on several iPhone 5 just to turn around and flip them for a hefty profit.

BULLETS OR BALLOTS... YOU DECIDE

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Whomever you decide to vote for, whether it's Democrat Barack Obama or Republican Mitt Romney, you'll be voting for more than a president. You'll be casting your ballot for and against a series of policies that will touch your life and shape our nation for the next four years.

Its difficult to tell with all the mudslinging, those negative advertising spots, sound bite zingers and assorted other camp pain bull. This election is a contest of ideas and each candidate's words will have to connect to their future deeds in office.

9/21/12 News & Information Service 24/7

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ROMNEY CAMPAIGN ADVISER QUITS. Time To Relaunch GOP.
The Republican candidate’s third attempt to relaunch his campaign in as many weeks is undermined as Tim Pawlenty leaves.

EU RESCUE PLAN. Talks Under Way With Spain.
Program will focus on structural reforms to country’s economy long requested by Brussels, rather than new taxes and spending cuts. Meanwhile, Italy slashes growth forecast for 2012. Third largest Euro-zone economy forecasts a contraction of 2.4% this year, twice as deep as expected, as austerity measures hamper fiscal consolidation

UN HIGH-LEVEL SESSION AMONG BUSIEST EVER

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World leaders have a wide range of pressing global challenges to address as they convene at the United Nations, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said as he laid out the agenda for the General Assembly’s annual high-level debate.

“This year’s general debate will be among our busiest ever,” Mr. Ban told a press conference at UN Headquarters, referring to the gathering of heads of State and government that kicks off the new session of the Assembly every year. “This reflects the tumultuous times in which we live – a time of turmoil and transition.”

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