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How to Get Hired After Being Unemployed Long-Term

Kathy Landin — Sat, 11 May 2013 17:08:11 +0000

The economy is continuing its long, slow recovery from the massive financial crisis and recession just a few years ago, and the labor market is improving. But one problem above all can prevent you from getting a new job: If you've been out of work for six months or more, it makes it much harder to get hired. We've gathered a few ways to help you navigate this problem:

Mother's Day Ideas for Moms in Bozeman

Cole — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:59:51 +0000

This year, Mother’s Day is Sunday May 12, 2013. It lands on the second Sunday of May and has since Woodrow Wilson deemed it a national holiday in 1914. What are you planning for Mom? Need some ideas for Mother’s Day in Bozeman? Look no further! Make Mom Something! Whether your are 10 [...]

5 Things Bosses Do That Really Annoy Employees

Kathy Landin — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:06:18 +0000

We recently looked at some bad habits workers have that annoy their bosses, reduce productivity and prevent them from advancing up the career ladder. Now it’s time to examine how bosses can spoil the workplace environment for their employees. Even if you’re a good boss—as opposed to the one employees hate because he has no idea [...]

4 Creative and Unusual Garden Furniture Ideas You Can Do Yourself

Carl Pettit — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:56:38 +0000

Sure, you could take the easy route and head on over to Ikea or your local lawn-and-garden shop and pick up a few pieces of outdoor furniture for your backyard. But if you really want to impress your friends and indulge your creative flair, you might want to consider some of these more unusual options:

My 30 Day Challenge: TRY SOMETHING NEW EVERYDAY

Missy O'Malley — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:22:59 +0000

A few weeks ago, I went to TEDx Bozeman at the Commons with my pal Courtney. We were blown away by the speakers with their 10 minute presentations on anything from Black holes, life in Antartica, music, song writing and animal training. Tedx started in the 80′s where people would gather for the afternoon and [...]

6 Easy-to-Spot Signs You Need to Get a New Job

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 12:00:22 +0000

Yes, you may have a job at the moment, but maybe you should looking for something new. How do you know if really is a time to move on to another position? Often times, knowing when to take your skills to a new job is simple, but there can be instances when it’s a little [...]

The 5 Best Ways to Get Noticed at Work

Kathy Landin — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:29:34 +0000

Getting noticed at work can be difficult, but we’ve got a few tips to help make that happen—and to make sure it’s for the right reasons. No matter the size of the staff at your workplace, just being good at your job may not be enough to help you move up the ladder. If you [...]

Calling All DREAMERS – TEDx in Bozeman

Missy O'Malley — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:51:40 +0000

"The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all, the world needs dreamers who do." -Sarah Ban Breathnach

The amazing TEDx (Based on Technology, Entertainment and Design) event is back for the second year in the Bozeman community and is stirring up some inspiration and magic! Artist, Amber Jean and TEDx director, Brooke Draves stop in the studio today to tell us about the amazing presenters, musicians, artists and performers involved in the event next Friday, March 22 at 1pm at the Commons on Baxter. Tickets are ALMOST SOL

5 Common and Very Avoidable 'Business Casual' Mistakes

Kathy Landin — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:35:46 +0000

Business casual: the dress code that makes you happy you don’t have to wear a tie or pantyhose, but otherwise confuses the khaki out of you. Whether it’s your first job, a new company, or you just aren’t sure what’s best at the office you’ve worked for years, “business casual” is a phrase that means [...]

Handy Chart to Help You Pair Wine With Food

Cole — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 23:31:13 +0000

Are you stumped when it comes to pairing a good wine with a carefully prepared meal? Worry no longer with this cleverly designed food pairing chart from WineFolly.com. It will help you make expert decisions like pairing a Merlot with chicken, Champagne with hard cheese and fish, and Pinot Grigio with roasted vegetables.

10 Games to Play With Your Sweetheart

Alex Langley — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:51:25 +0000

Valentine's Day is coming, and many gamers are going to want to spend some quality time with their significant others. But once the wine's been poured, and you're too full from dinner, you'll probably want something to do as a couple, and what better activity than video games? Here we've rounded up 10 of the best games to play with your sweetheart, games that are about having quick, easy fun with someone you dig

How to Stop Identity Thieves From Stealing Your Tax Refund

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:08:54 +0000

Last week, the Internal Revenue Service announced that it had targeted about 400 identity thieves across the country. The thieves were using stolen Social Security numbers to file false tax returns and then claim the refunds.

Office Romances: 5 Things You Should Know Before You Start

Kathy Landin — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:10:39 +0000

It’s February, and you know Valentine’s Day is around the corner because as soon as January got rolling, all that red and pink candy started popping up everywhere. It’s cold outside, the holiday of love is nearly upon us, so it would be understandable if you were suddenly in the mood to look at your co-workers just a little differently. Hmm ... which one might have the potential to keep you warm and ring more than your office extension?

The 3 Biggest Mistakes People Make in the Gym

GuySpeed Editors — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:11:51 +0000

Every week, Coach Rick Scarpulla answers questions from readers and gives advice about strength training and fitness. This week, we had a question of our own, so we asked Rick “what are the biggest mistakes people make in the gym?” He pointed out the three most common and suggestions on how to fix those errors [...]

For a Good Laugh!

Missy O'Malley — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 07:10:23 +0000

Now that I have your attention from Jacky Chanda, you gotta see this! I'm a big fan of Ellen, her interviews AND AUTO-TUNED pieces. Kristen Bell was talking about her love of sloths and this is what happened. This was way too cute, super fun, I had to share! Enjoy!
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5 Helpful Tips to Avoid Catching the Flu

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:35:36 +0000

Unless you’ve been hiding out under the covers shivering, nursing a fever and clutching your achy bones, you probably know this has been a brutal flu season.

What you may not know is there are measures you can take to avoid the flu -- and most of them are pretty darned simple. So, what are they?

How You Can Be a Better You In 2013

Tom Egelhoff — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:00:22 +0000

We all seem to be born with the idea that no matter who we are, or what station in life we’ve achieved, there is always the drive to do better.

Doctor Explains Which Powerball Numbers Have the Best Odds To Win The Jackpot

Cole — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:14:14 +0000

The Powerball jackpot has reached $500! The most recent money winners have won anywhere between $10,000 and $1 Million dollars, but the multi-million dollar jackpot is still quite elusive. Maybe math can help. Statistics professor, Dr. Min Su Kim, at Southern University set out to find out what numbers win the most.

Are You Cooking Your Turkey All Wrong? – Thawing, Preparation and Upside Down Cooking Tips [VIDEO]

Cole — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:33:42 +0000

I have never personally cooked a turkey. I hope that when my time comes, I will have someone close by to aide in the process. Good thing we have YouTube nowadays because I basically just learned everything I needed to in exactly 2 minutes. This video explains and shows you how to properly thaw, prepare, [...]

If You Need Help With Your Bird, Call Butterball's Turkey Talk-Line

Rich Ledoux — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:27:20 +0000

The Butterball Turkey Talk-Line is now open throughout December, with trained professionals ready to help you prepare the perfect holiday turkey. Butterball operates their Turkey Talk-Line at 1-800-BUTTERBALL (1-800-288-8372). You can call them throughout November and December. The Butterball Turkey Talk-Line employs more than 50 professionally trained, college-educated home economists and nutritionists, who respond to [...]