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Social Media Background Checks: Unmasking the Digital Footprint
In the digital age, social media has become a significant aspect of how we are perceived in both personal and professional spheres. Social media background checks have emerged as a crucial tool for employers, landlords, and even educational institutions to assess potential candidates. But what exactly are social media background checks, and how should you approach them?
Read MoreThinking about Retiring? Think Again.
Thinking of Retiring? Think Again. The definition of retirement in the Merriam-Webster dictionary is as follows, “withdrawal from one’s position or occupation or from active working life.” I find this definition rather vague. If I was to define retirement, I would describe it as having the option to not work full-time if one chooses. As…
Read MoreNeurodiversity at Work at Kennedy Krieger Institute
Neurodiversity at Work at Kennedy Krieger Institute Join the 2024 Neurodiversity in the Workplace National Conference, a collaborative conference from October 27–29 that brings together a community committed to improving employment outcomes for the neurodiverse workforce. Neurodiversity in the Workplace A Collaborative National Conference October 27–29, 2024 The Westin Washington, DC Downtown Through collective impact,…
Read MoreOJC Consulting : Your Trusted Partner for Digital Success
OJC Consulting : Your Trusted Partner for Digital Success When businesses transition from traditional organizational structures to fully embracing digital applications, they maximize the value of their transformations with a competent, experienced partner like OJC Consulting. Our uniqueness lies in several key areas: Strong IT Competency: We possess extensive expertise in IT, enabling us to…
Read MoreA Comprehensive Guide to Planning Your Kitchen Remodel
A Comprehensive Guide to Planning Your Kitchen Remodel Embarking on a kitchen remodeling journey is an exciting but intricate process. Choosing the right team to guide you through it can make all the difference. At House to Home Solutions, our expertise in kitchen remodeling, backed by years of experience and award-winning designs, ensures that your…
Read MoreEveryone Deserves Summer Fun
Everyone Deserves Summer Fun It’s finally summer! Long summer days bring fresh opportunities to do things as a family. What if you could build memories while giving back to the community? Interfaith Works’ programs are filled with opportunities for families looking to make a difference to our neighbors. Throughout Interfaith Works’ locations, there is always…
Read MoreAging in Place: Creating Homes for a Safe and Comfortable Future
Aging in Place: Creating Homes for a Safe and Comfortable Future Aging in place or Universal Design is a growing focus in the realm of home remodeling, as individuals seek to make their homes suitable for long-term living. With today’s current economy more people are realizing they will be in their home longer than originally…
Read More15 Years of Paving the Road to New Beginnings
15 Years of Paving the Road to New Beginnings This month marks an important milestone for 495 Movers – 15 years of guiding residents and businesses alike on their road to new beginnings. How they started: Their story began in 2009 when two lifelong friends took a chance on their shared vision to redefine the…
Read MoreXylazine Is Making the Fentanyl Crisis Even Deadlier – and Making “Tranq” Testing Imperative
Could the fentanyl crisis get any worse? Unfortunately, yes. Just when fentanyl seems maximally destructive — addicting more youth, driving up overdoses and deaths — an even more dangerous drug, xylazine, has infiltrated the fentanyl supply, making the deadliest drug in the nation even deadlier. Fentanyl powder and pills are now commonly laced with xylazine,…
Read More“I knew if I didn’t get help, I was going to die.” — Roy’s Story of Hope
“I knew if I didn’t get help, I was going to die.” — Roy’s Story of Hope For most of his adult life, Roy managed to juggle drugs, alcohol, employment, and relationships. He’d go through phases of substance abuse — drinking, cocaine, sometimes both. He’d wait tables, sell cars, drive a truck, manage a grocery…
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