Posted by Heather Ward | Posted on 30-01-2012
They called her stupid.
Arlie Cobb burst into tears one afternoon last spring when her mother asked about her day at school.
Then in third grade, she had been ridiculed by classmates during her math lesson.
Arlie’s mother, Christine Cobb, knew how her daughter felt. Math hadn’t been her best subject in school, either. But Cobb was determined not to let Arlie struggle.
After checking out her options, Cobb signed Arlie up for after-school math lessons with Mango Math Group in Snohomish.
“She instantly loved it,” Cobb said. “Within three or four weeks, I saw a complete change in her attitude about math.”
Arlie’s teachers noticed, too. They told her mother Arlie’s confidence in math translated to a greater sense of self-esteem in other subjects. Read full post…
Posted by Heather Ward | Posted on 23-01-2012
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Today’s Headlines 1/24/2012
- McDonald’s net income rises 11% in fourth quarter
- How Chicago’s longtime chefs keep the kitchens stoked
- Illinois Supreme Court to allow cameras in courtrooms
- Macy’s sues Martha Stewart for breach of contract
- Magazine publisher Stagnito sells to private equity firm
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McDonald’s Corp.
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Posted by Heather Ward | Posted on 12-01-2012
Tri? No, this is not some fancy jargon, but, just means tri as in three. This article will give you an insiders perspective of the three major risks involved in personal financial planning for salaried professionals. As most of us know Risk is that part of our life that we are unsure of, which cannot be predicted accurately. Every phase of our life is filled with risks. The good thing is that jeopardy in personal finance can be clearly defined. Once we have a clear definition we can always work on reducing the effects of the risk happening.
The risks associated with our personal monies can be categorized under 3 broad areas:
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Posted by Heather Ward | Posted on 06-01-2012
A strategy that aims at creating a splash in the market, penetration pricing usually cuts a lucrative deal for the company. It does not paint an entirely rosy picture, though. Be the judge of it yourself. 
The mention of penetration pricing strategy always manages to raise eyebrows. Admirable in some cases; cheeky and underhand, otherwise. The intent of penetration pricing is honorable, of course. It simply aims at boosting the market share of an established product or capturing customers in case of a new launch by underpricing it. Implementing this strategy is akin to playing with fire, as a few dubious qualities associated with it can create unnecessary problems for any company.
Advantages of Penetration Pricing
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Posted by Heather Ward | Posted on 31-12-2011
At this time of year, mid-season network television shows are coming to a small screen near you. Returning hits like American Idol premiere along with a batch of new shows launched to replace canceled titles from the fall. Jim Hibberd, who covers television for Entertainment Weekly, talks to Linda Wertheimer about some of the new replacement shows.
Posted by Heather Ward | Posted on 13-12-2011
YAKIMA — A Boeing Co. subsidiary that designs and builds aerial drones announced plans Wednesday to expand and centralize its operations in southwest Washington.
Insitu Inc. had been considering proposals from other states to move its operations, but the company said it will build a 70,000-square-foot production facility and a 30,000-square-foot engine testing building in Bingen.
Once those facilities are occupied, the small town in the picturesque Columbia River Gorge that has been home to Insitu for years will be the sole location for all of the company’s production operations.
The company employs about 800 people in the area straddling Washington and Oregon.
“Insitu has achieved extraordinary growth due in no small part to its agility,” President and CEO Steve Morrow said. Read full post…
