For the second year in a row, the Futuretrust Hopes and Dreams 2008 Survey has revealed that nearly half of parents still do not know what a 529 is — an astounding finding considering the recent increase in attention paid to the extreme rising costs of college tuition.

Corvallis homeless count homeless (Albany Democrat-Herald)
Paid census takers tally nearly 200 people living without permanent addresses

Corvallis homeless count homeless (Corvallis Gazette-Times)
Paid census takers tally nearly 200 people living without permanent addresses CORVALLIS Ten local homeless people fanned out around Corvallis last weekend to conduct the first-ever street count of the city s homeless population.

Reasons to Listen to Employees During a Downturn | By Jan McDougal (Hospitality Net)
During difficult economic times, companies may be tempted to cut costs wherever they can. Likely targets may include employee surveys, recognition programs and employee events. These programs can be your key to not only surviving the downturn, but emerging as an even stronger competitor. Here s why: You may be forced to reduce your workforce during a downturn. At the same time, it s crucial to …