Free Trip to Disney Land

Teach your kids the importance of Volunteerism and reward them with a free trip to Disney Land. It's with a partnership between Disney Land and the Hands On Network, an online clearinghouse for volunteer opportunities. The promotion is called "Give a Day, Get a Disney Day" and DisneyLand and Disney World will be giving away 1 million free admissions to those that volunteer through the Hands on Network.

Where the Jobs Are

According to the US Labor Department, jobless benefits claims have dropped for the first time in the past 20 weeks...a sign the economy is slowly moving in the right direction. So, if fewer people are filing for unemployment...where are the jobs? Here's some encouragement and direction from Careerbuilder.com According to a story on their site, 14% of all employers are planning on hiring this year and here are some good places to start the search. Job sectors that continue to grow include engineering, computer/IT, healthcare(15% increase in the nursing field alone) and government agencies such as the FBI(it's more than a job...it's an adventure:) ) Also, good news for you...Careerbuilder says the best places in the country to find work are in the South and in the West. Happy hunting.

Scams on the Rise

The recession is bringing out the worst in some...trying to take advantage of other's misfortune. The Arizona Attorney General's Office has recently reported a 275% increase in complaints regarding job and opportunity scams and fraud. The AG warns consumers to be especially leary of mystery shopping and work from home opportunities, as well as pyramid schemes and placing ads on social networking sites.

3 Cheers for a Bad Economy

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, auto accident fatalities are at their lowest since 1961. Why? According to Institute President, Adrian Lund....the bad economy. Lund says, "The silver lining in a bad economy is that people drive less, and so the number of deaths go down. Not only do they drive less, but the kinds of driving they do tend to be less risky-there's less discretionary driving." Is this one of those cases where it's so BAD, it's GOOD?

Brush, Brush, Brush...

Brush your teeth young man or you're going straight to the cardiologist. New research out this week says there is more to fear from not brushing than just cavities and frequent visits to the dentist. A study conducted at the University at Buffalo in New York found a link between poor oral hygeine and other more serious health risks. How serious? Serious as a heart attack...literally. The presence of increased periodontal pathogens(icky mouth) increases the risk of heart attack and and other types of coronary heat disease.

National Bible Bee

Now is the time to register your student for the First Annual National Bible Bee. Happening in Washington, D.C. this November, the Bible Bee will award $250,000 in cash prizes to students ages 7 through 18. Registration is open until April 30th. You can find out more here.

Radio Shine Listener Appreciation Concert

Saturday, April 4th @7pm @Verde Baptist Church in Cottonwood