New Seattle Schools leader brings optimism to somber first week

Superintendent Ben Shuldiner took the helm of Seattle Public Schools days after two students were killed near Rainier Beach ...
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Find out how this Haitian became Mavis Beacon, and what she earned for teaching the world to type

Mavis Beacon, of “Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing” fame, was never a real person; her image, however, became an icon of the software created by Software Toolworks. Les Crane, a former disc jockey and host ...
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If you still take notes during phone calls, you’re unknowingly training your mind in these 7 ways

While everyone else frantically types away during calls, those still scribbling handwritten notes are secretly rewiring their brains for sharper focus, deeper listening, and memory that actually ...
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40 best remote jobs to boost your income and fit your schedule

Here are proven ways to earn money at home in a wide range of industries.

Master Your Golf Swing Tempo By Using 2 Easy ‘Trigger Words’

Top-ranked golf coach Mark Blackburn reveals a nifty trick to ensure your golf swing tempo is consistent each time.

Mavis Beacon Was a Fictional Character Played by a Real Saks Employee. Here's the Surprising Amount She Was Paid by the Typing Empire

Adrienne Hankin, public relations director for tech company Mindscape told the 'New York Times' in 1998: "Mavis is the Betty Crocker of software" ...