How their dream trip to America landed them in jail Aug 11, 2008
Always near the top of their classes, the students demonstrated enough English proficiency to make the grade at a Kazakhstani agency that placed them with American summer jobs. Mr. Nurlanov and Mr. Davletov, with two other Kazakhstani students, first worked for Swank's Steel City Shows, traveling to fairs and carnivals around the Pittsburgh area. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Younger crews put lives on fire line for big fun, money Aug 10, 2008
One of the most sought-after summer jobs in Oregon isn't at the mall or the pool, but on the fire line. Fighting wildfires is exciting, intense and -- most important to college-age crews facing steep tuition bills -- lucrative. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Southern Oregon campus feels the void left by crash Aug 10, 2008
More so than most campuses, in Oregon or elsewhere, SOU has a large number of students who make money working dangerous summer jobs -- fighting wildfires, for example, or working as a deckhand on crabbing or fishing boats in Alaska. Proximity to the jobs and the high potential payoffs are too much to resist for many students. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
From the Publisher's Desk: Survival of the fittest Aug 10, 2008
They each had summer jobs at the newspaper and my youngest has chosen to make newspapers his career. "Opinion is ultimately determined by the feelings, not by the intellect, " said philosopher Herbert Spencer. (Daily Triplicate)
Small but mighty works of God Aug 6, 2008
I don't like it but the kids and parents are busy with summer jobs and activities. Pastor Robert Nitzer of Forest City pastors at the Pilot Knob Lutheran Church and agrees with Pastor Orville Walters that even though attendance suffers it also balances out when people who are gone during the winter attend services during the summer. (Forest City Summit, IO)
So She Thought: The annual family paincation Aug 5, 2008
In the next couple of years our boys will be getting summer jobs, each kid will begin spending more and more time with their peers, and any trips made together will probably be more an exercise in moving five independent and strong-willed people through a common experience than making magical memories for "little ones" who, at this stage, are bigger than we are. So next year, my husband and I are planning on a real vacation (not a getaway), just for two. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Jellinek: Transition to college Aug 5, 2008
This naturally flows to summer jobs, management of money, learning to drive, opportunity for sleep-away camp or summer travel, choice of college and other activities. It is common for freshmen to have some difficulty with their transition to college. (Newton Tab, MA)
Kids, Meet Your Credit Cards Aug 4, 2008
Financial support from parents will be available to 60 percent of students to cover some or all of their educational costs, 40 percent will receive scholarships, an equal number will receive student loans, and a third will contribute to college costs through part-time or summer jobs. Student debt for a graduating senior in 2006 totaled an average of $19,646, according to Projectonstudentdebt. (ABC News -- Business)
Budget process to determine whether Jacksonians get tax hike, cut Aug 4, 2008
Council membersare divided on how to pay for such needs as street repair, demolition of rundown houses, more summer jobs for youths and pay raises for city employees. Some have called for tax cuts; others want tax increases or bond referendums. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Jobless rate rises to 4-year high of 5.7 percent Aug 4, 2008
5 percent in June, in part came as many young people streamed into the labor market looking for summer jobs. This year, however, fewer of them were able to find work, the government said. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Job-hunting: The lost summer Aug 4, 2008
Bernard Alexander uses his computer to check Web sites for leads on summer jobs. "If I'm not looking for a job, I would be sleeping," he says. (Florida Times-Union)
The Right Path: New Haven youth outreach program creates leaders Aug 3, 2008
Payne had been involved in a city-run summer jobs program called Youth@Work, but dropped out. City officials said there are many opportunities for youths, such as Survivin' N Da hood, but the pull of the streets is sometimes too strong. (New Haven Register, CT)
A word with Tony Nikkel, Monsanto operating supervisor: Detasseling harder than it sounds Aug 3, 2008
on what makes it worth it to detassel: I think in a lot of the smaller communities, the kids don't have a lot of opportunities for summer jobs. We probably have our best crews come out of small communities. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Jobless rate highest in 4 years, payrolls drop Aug 2, 2008
The report showed 16-to-24 year olds facing particular difficulty in trying to nail down summer jobs, a factor that helped push up the overall unemployment rate. In addition, the average workweek slipped to 33. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
High-schoolers urged to start thinking about college Aug 1, 2008
Though it's a free program, getting students involved can be difficult because many have summer jobs or difficulties with transportation, she said. Dealing with financial assistance is one part of the program: Students are encouraged to investigate local financial aid agencies, like the Education Resources Institute in Boston, that offer loans to help pay for higher education. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Sleepy Eye Area Fastpitch advances to nationals Aug 1, 2008
Basketball, volleyball and summer jobs stole away many potential players. Wanting a more competitive league for his daughter Heather to play on, Pete Schumacher investigated, and heard about the I-90 League. (Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch, MN)
Kimber decries beating of van driver Jul 30, 2008
As a former teenager from new haven, there are really no programs or summer jobs for these teens to keep them active and off the streets, so they have to find ways to keep themselves busy and to have fun. ( they are teenagers and really don't know laws like adults)you state your name as dirt bike rider. (New Haven Register, CT)
Hickory Hill rumors create spike in unemployment applicants Jul 30, 2008
Kids getting out of college and looking for summer jobs to earn some money applying at WIN, and kids graduating from high school and looking for jobs before, hopefully, going to college. You have a peak and a valley. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Report: 'Depressed' Levante players take summer jobs as financial woes continue Jul 29, 2008
Levante players have reportedly been forced to take summer jobs due to financial problems at the Spanish club. Levante's psychologist warned about "anxiety and depression" in the Valencia-based squad as players returned to training after being relegated last season to the second tier. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Best Places To Stash $$ During Downturn Jul 27, 2008
First of all, if you want your kids to help or cover their own college tuition, the first rule is summer jobs, summer jobs, summer jobs. Working is earning and earnings can be saved. (CBS News)
S.F. computer tech had turned life around Jul 27, 2008
Sunday, July 27, 2008. Prosecutors portray Terry Childs as an unstable, power-mad computer engineer who held hostage the San Francisco city network he had built and awaited its destruction as revenge on bosses he saw as inferiors. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Yucky but useful: Maggots make compost Jul 27, 2008
Maria Gaura, Special to The Chronicle. Saturday, July 26, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Bolt cruises to win - 'I'm definitely ready' Jul 27, 2008
" Barber out: Former long-jump world champion Eunice Barber will miss the Beijing Games after failing to leap the 22 feet, 3 inches needed to qualify. The 33-year-old could only jump 21-8 at the French athletics championships in Albi, France, her last chance to reach the qualifying mark. This article appeared on page D - 3 of the San Francisco Chronicle Comments Characters left: 'Grown Men' regress in David Munro's new comedy. More: The conservative radio talk show host tried to sue a Muslim... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Cook takes Senior British Open lead from Vaughan Jul 27, 2008
By ROBERT MILLWARD, AP Sports Writer. Sunday, July 27, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Upstart takes on Schumacher Fuller gives the needle to 5-time Top Fuel... Jul 27, 2008
" Briefly: Other top qualifiers were Ashley Force (Funny Car), Mike Edwards (Pro Stock) and Karen Stoffer (Pro Stock Motorcycle). ... It marked just the second time in history two females have earned the top spot in the same competition. ... Force earned a first career No. 1 spot in her 36th race. It took her legendary father John Force 59 races to earn a No. 1 qualifier. .. Elimination rounds begin today at 11 a.m. E-mail comments to . This article appeared on page D - 7 of the San Francisco... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
International students fill Boji area job gap Jul 27, 2008
Like The Inn, a growing number of Okoboji area employees have been turning to international college students to fill summer jobs ... OKOBOJI, Iowa -- To help fill summer jobs at one of Iowa's top tourist destinations, some Okoboji area businesses have turned to college students from such far-flung places as Central America, Eastern Europe and Asia. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Real-Life 'Breakfast Club' Jul 27, 2008
" AMERICAN TEEN (PG-13) opens Friday at Bay Area theaters. E-mail Delfn Vigil at dvigil@sf chronicle.com. This article appeared on page N - 22 of the San Francisco Chronicle Comments Characters left: 'Grown Men' regress in David Munro's new comedy. More: The conservative radio talk show host tried to sue a Muslim rights group. Canines can roam free in Cesar Chavez Park. Through the Lens. Heather slammed; Madonna's hubby says marriage fine. How the '60s hippie ethos influences today's edgiest... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
After 100 years, wolves howl again in Oregon Jul 27, 2008
Jeff Barnard, Associated Press. Sunday, July 27, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Affable, emotional TV host turned viewers on to late-night talk Jul 27, 2008
Article:JACK PAAR / 1918-2004 / Affable, emotional TV host turn:/c/a/2004/01/28/MNGQ04JDB91. DTL Article:JACK PAAR / 1918-2004 / Affable, emotional TV host turn:/c/a/2004/01/28/MNGQ04JDB91. (Yahoo News -- Jack Parr)
Rollin' on the river Jul 27, 2008
MONTROSE The Gunnison River rangers have enviable summer jobs. They steward the stretch of waterway that meanders through the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping promises, sharp divisions as 34-nation meeting ends Jul 27, 2008
Article:Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping :/c/a/2004/01/14/MNGS649LV91. DTL Article:Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping :/c/a/2004/01/14/MNGS649LV91. (Yahoo News -- Summit of the Americas)
Feds probe S.F.'s migrant-offender shield Jul 27, 2008
Sunday, June 29, 2008. S.F. Shielding Immigrants. (Yahoo News -- Immigration)
S.F. mayor shifts policy on illegal offenders Jul 27, 2008
Thursday, July 3, 2008. S.F. Shielding Immigrants. (Yahoo News -- Immigration)
Jobless rates rise in region Jul 26, 2008
In June, high school youth joined college students looking for summer jobs, which kept jobless rates substantially high,'' Leonidas Murembya, a state analyst for the region, wrote in the report. Hiring in warm-weather activities of leisure and hospitality, construction, and business services continued but at a slower pace than the growth in the number of job seekers,'' Murembya wrote. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Man Gets 90 Years In Fatal Shooting At Pizzeria Jul 26, 2008
Solomon noting that the defendant had dropped out of school at 16, held only two brief summer jobs since and committed this offense three months after serving three years in prison said that Mack was an unlikely candidate for rehabilitation. "How many chances has he had to think about changing his life?" Solomon said. (FOX61, CT)
Teens' abuse of cough medications soaring Jul 26, 2008
Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. DTL Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Movie review: 'Brideshead Revisited' redux Jul 25, 2008
Summer Jobs To Elect OBAMA Work. RESERVATIONS AGENT for Limo service. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Some summer jobs pay students more than money Jul 25, 2008
Commercial Dispatch Online. By Jordan Novet Thursday, July 24, 2008 11:38 AM CDT. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Berlin crowd cheers Obama Jul 25, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008. Barack Obama, standing before a cheering crowd of more than 200,000 in Berlin - many waving American flags - Thursday delivered an historic political address to a worldwide audience, telling Europeans that "there is no challenge too great for a world that stands as one " against terrorism and for peace. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
11 Things: The Avengers Jul 25, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008. We asked Penelope Houston to tell us 11 Things about her band. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ciao and chow, hello to Prada Jul 25, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008. Leah Garchik Archive. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Lions sharpen game in Woburn league Jul 25, 2008
While classmates were out enjoying the day, or working their summer jobs, the boys basketball teams from Woburn and Chelmsford High got together for some hoops. It was Gameday 5 in the Woburn Summer Basketball League, which features eight high school squads: the host Tanners, Chelmsford, Reading, Malden, Malden Catholic, Framingham, Melrose and Somerville. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Lawyer says client was protecting city's code Jul 24, 2008
Lawyer says client was protecting city's code. Article:Lawyer says client was protecting city's code:/c/a/2008/07/22/BAGF11T91U.DTL Article:Lawyer says client was protecting city's code:/c/a/2008/07/22/BAGF11T91U.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Tour of California expanding Jul 24, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008. (07-23) 18:20 PDT -- The Amgen Tour of California is expanding its horizons. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Obama Vows To Help Keep Israel Secure Jul 24, 2008
Obama tells Israel he's committed to its security. Article:Obama tells Israel he's committed to its security:/n/a/2008/07/23/politics/p093434D70. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Affable, emotional TV host turned viewers on to late-night talk Jul 24, 2008
Article:JACK PAAR / 1918-2004 / Affable, emotional TV host turn:/c/a/2004/01/28/MNGQ04JDB91. DTL Article:JACK PAAR / 1918-2004 / Affable, emotional TV host turn:/c/a/2004/01/28/MNGQ04JDB91. (Yahoo News -- Jack Parr)
Rocket fuel found in milk in California Jul 24, 2008
Not clear if amount imperils children. Tuesday, June 22, 2004. (Yahoo News -- Food Safety)
Job Market Idles Many Teens Jul 24, 2008
Teens are finding it hard to find summer jobs because of the anemic economy and higher age requirements. "Less work experience today leads to less work experience tomorrow and lower earnings down the road," a Northeastern University Center for Labor Market Studies study said. (Yahoo News -- U.S. Economy)
PG North/South/East/West: Women's summer soccer league gives college, high school players an opportunity to keep sharp (Today) Jul 24, 2008
"With vacations and players having to work summer jobs, it has worked out," Etta said. "We're hoping to get more high school players involved next year.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Milwaukee-area unemployment at 5.3 percent Jul 24, 2008
"Wisconsin's labor market figures from June reflect normal seasonal work force surges from students looking for summer jobs resulting in an expected bump in unemployment figures for the month, Workforce Development secretary Roberta Gassman said. Despite seasonal increases in rates for many counties, the majority of Wisconsin counties and metro areas show lower rates than at this time last year.". Unemployment rates decreased in just one of the state's twelve metropolitan areas in June compared... (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
TRACK AND FIELD / World's fastest human is beaten Powell edges... Jul 23, 2008
TRACK AND FIELD / World's fastest human is beaten / Powell edges record-holder Bolt in 100. Article:TRACK AND FIELD / World's fastest human is beaten / Pow:/c/a/2008/07/23/SPN911TBAR.DTL Article:TRACK AND FIELD / World's fastest human is beaten / Pow:/c/a/2008/07/23/SPN911TBAR.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Lawyer says client was protecting city's code Jul 23, 2008
Lawyer says client was protecting city's code. Article:Lawyer says client was protecting city's code:/c/a/2008/07/22/BAGF11T91U.DTL Article:Lawyer says client was protecting city's code:/c/a/2008/07/22/BAGF11T91U.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Chargers' Castillo gets $43M extension Jul 23, 2008
Chargers DE Castillo gets $43M in 5-year extension. Article:Chargers DE Castillo gets $43M in 5-year extension:/n/a/2008/07/22/sports/s121408D65. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Plenty of fodder for FBI probe in Oakland Jul 23, 2008
Then came revelations, reported in this column, that Edgerly's kids got summer jobs with the city three years ago and were paid even when they didn't work, according to a report by a whistle-blowing former city controller ... Summer Jobs To Elect OBAMA Work. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Scientists swap moon, Mars exploration plans Jul 23, 2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008. Christopher P. McKay, a NASA scientist at the Ames Research Center in Mountain View, has one overriding question for the future of human exploration on the moon and Mars. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Day camp in Avenal Jul 23, 2008
About 18 of Avenal High School's students and recent graduates were hired on for summer jobs as counselors at the Avenal-Kettleman City Summer Camp. And after several weeks of field trips, art projects, cooking lessons, dance classes and outdoor activities, the camp will wrap up on Thursday. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Davis calls energy crisis over Jul 23, 2008
State of emergency, in effect since '01, revoked. Friday, November 14, 2003. (Yahoo News -- Utility Industry Deregulation)
ArtWorks helps teens intersect passion, work Jul 23, 2008
For some, this comes easy, said Tamara Harkavy, the director of ArtWorks, which she started in 1996 as a program to give talented teen artists summer jobs. The students must interview for the program, and it's the first job interview some have had, she said. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Plenty of fodder for FBI probe in Oakland Jul 22, 2008
Then came revelations, reported in this column, that Edgerly's kids got summer jobs with the city three years ago and were paid even when they didn't work, according to a report by a whistle-blowing former city controller ... Summer Jobs To Elect OBAMA Work. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Vande Velde breaking away U.S. rider suddenly a contender Jul 22, 2008
Vande Velde breaking away / U.S. rider suddenly a contender. Article:Vande Velde breaking away / U.S. rider suddenly a conte:/c/a/2008/07/22/SPBK11SO7E.DTL Article:Vande Velde breaking away / U.S. rider suddenly a conte:/c/a/2008/07/22/SPBK11SO7E.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
U.S. star accepts her fate No Olympics for Wambach Jul 22, 2008
U.S. star accepts her fate / No Olympics for Wambach. Article:U.S. star accepts her fate / No Olympics for Wambach:/c/a/2008/07/22/SPBK11SODF.DTL Article:U.S. star accepts her fate / No Olympics for Wambach:/c/a/2008/07/22/SPBK11SODF.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
First Vet To Go: Durham Jul 22, 2008
Giants, Durham part ways / Second baseman goes to Milwaukee in exchange for 2 prospects. Article:Giants, Durham part ways / Second baseman goes to Milwa:/c/a/2008/07/20/SPIR11S929. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Affable, emotional TV host turned viewers on to late-night talk Jul 22, 2008
Article:JACK PAAR / 1918-2004 / Affable, emotional TV host turn:/c/a/2004/01/28/MNGQ04JDB91. DTL Article:JACK PAAR / 1918-2004 / Affable, emotional TV host turn:/c/a/2004/01/28/MNGQ04JDB91. (Yahoo News -- Jack Parr)
post a comment » Jul 22, 2008
A man who changes positions dramatically and alters past statements when he is caught - such as pulling all of the anti-surge rhetoric from his website now that he has been proven wrong, changing his statements about working his way through law school once it was pointed out he only held 2 summer jobs, and on and on. He ll say whatever he thinks he needs to say to get elected. (International Herald Tribune)
Lake's demise took business down the drain with it Jul 22, 2008
His 26 skiers had to find new summer jobs. "A lot of people think we're closed up," Diehl said. (Yahoo News)