Volunteer for Happiness

You say youre fed up with the mess the world is in? Heres an idea do something to change things. An award-winning social activist will tell you how. Then, Americans toss out countless tons of trash daily. But what about those hidden toxins in those high-tech products? Get the facts in an eye-opening interview.

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How to Change the World Alison Doyle, job search expert and author of Internet Your Way To a New Job: How to Really Find a Job Online talked about the value of social networking websites like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter in job searches. She outlined the smartest ways that job seekers can get started in professional networking and the most common mistakes they make. She also explained how to avoid potential scams or identity thieves.
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High Tech Trash Elizabeth Grossman, environmental journalist and author of High Tech Trash: Digital Devices , Hidden Toxics and Human Health discusses the health hazards of electronic waste. She outlined the kinds of toxic materials that are found in high tech products like computers, monitors, televisions and cell phones, and why they are such a danger to the environment.
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My Life in a Box Many Americans are not prepared for medical emergencies, natural disasters, fires, floods or terrorism. Laurie Long, emergency specialist, and author of My Life In A Box explained how people can leave their homes in a few minutes with every vital document needed to rebuild their lives. She also believes that this preparation is very helpful for family members when they must make end-of-life decisions.
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