The Bible counsels misers that it's better to give than to receive. Science agrees. People who made gifts to others or to charities reported they were happier than folks who didn't share, according to a report in Friday's issue of the journal Science.

While previous studies have shown that having more money can increase happiness, the researchers at the University of British Columbia and Harvard University wondered if the way people spent their money made any difference.

Turns out, it does.

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Is journalism for you?

The American Society of Newspaper Editors offers this brief advisory to students who are considering careers as newspaper journalists.

Most beginning journalists head into reporting, but newspapers also seek young talent as photographers, artists, copy editors, computer experts, librarians, and other specialists.

Jobs, especially at the entry level, are sometimes difficult to land. But the student who has writing ability, graphics or photo skills, curiosity and determination – and who is well prepared by education and training – should have no difficulty finding an interesting and challenging position with a daily newspaper.

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Your mouth is dry, your palms are sweaty, your heart is beating so fast it feels like it is going to pop out of your chest!

Sound familiar?

For most people, interviews are uncomfortable. The mere thought of them causes anxiety and nervousness... and this is the last impression you want to give a bar manager during an interview!

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Body language is fascinating. People rarely recognize how much information they give off and how noticeable it is to the human eye. Even to the untrained human eye. It is said that no less that 50 percent of information on a person’s character, impact and credibility is conveyed through no verbal communication.

The following is a list of some common body postures and states the persons position.

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