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The kids are heading back to school and these days their list of supplies is calling for more than pens and paper.

To help ease the transition from lazy summer days to long classroom hours MSN Shopping has put together a list of the 15 most useful gadgets for students. And while the list targets the college bound, students from high school on down can benefit from these items as more schools start embracing technology.  read more »

Forget the teachers, books and dirty looks. Some of your most important business lessons can’t be found in the classroom.

CareerBuilder.com has come up with four important lessons for success in the workplace. They asked employers and employees what vital skills always seem to be missing and number one on the list is communication. Experts say tools like small talk, reading between the lines and public speaking can give you the advantage in almost any situation. Bronwyn Saglimbeni, a Public Speaking and Media Coach says one of the most overlooked communication tools is active listening. Saglimbeni says most of the time people listen with the intent to answer versus listening to fully understand what is being said.  read more »