This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of USC. All opinions are 100% mine.

Consider that even though you may be gainfully employed, the numbers of unemployed are staggering. Why did, and do, some people keep their jobs while others have lost their income? Does continuing education account for the difference? And, more importantly, ask yourself, “Could this happen to me? Could I lose my job?”

If you’re questioning which above category you fall into – whether you keep your job or find yourself without a job – either way, one obvious solution is to pursue furthering your education. While numerous industries have taken a hit, there remain fields such as teaching, that will always need more educators.

However, setting yourself apart from the crowd is also an even better idea. This means selecting the best of the best when it comes to getting your Master’s degree.

Of course the challenge of time is a variable most people cannot afford to overlook. However, with the internet, nothing makes it easier to earn a Master of Arts in Education degree then doing so online. Which brings us to the USC Rossier School of Education’s MAT@USC program, where you gain the advantage of highly-interactive learning along with field-based experience.

The USC Rossier School of Education’s MAT@USC program information is easy to access (just click that link). You’ll find that their accelerated system allows you to complete your Master’s degree in just 12 months. Yes, one year from now and you’ve earned yourself a leading edge degree, and you open up another level, one where teaching positions pay more, sometimes much more.

Earning the AACTE Award for “innovative use of technology in education”, the MAT@USC program is, obviously, highly regarded. And, to make it easier for you personally to attend, they have developed assistance by way of a tuition reimbursement program.

Attaining your Master’s from a university ranked #22 in the country (and #9 in private universities based on a U.S. News and World Report), gaining access to the top USC faculty who are recognized for their contributions in education, and becoming one of the USC Trojan Family Elite are just a few of the many benefits MAT@USC provides its students.

Time and distance no longer matter, not since you can attend your classes online, and work at your own pace from the comfort of your home.

In addition, as a MAT@USC student, you have the identical full status and access to benefits just as those who attend via a campus setting receive. Yes, this includes commencement ceremonies and a lifetime free Alumni Association membership.

Enhance your job security, or switch professions, quickly and easily. Investigate what USC Rossier has to offer.

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of ampm. All opinions are 100% mine.

Let’s face it, convenience is a staple of today’s individual and/or family functioning. We take the necessary time, when time is available, to get the full grocery shopping out of the way, but don’t we always forget something? You know it and I know it. Thus, the birth of the convenience store, bless them

One such convenience store, ampm, however, is taking “get it quick” to a whole new level! Your local ampm now prepares hot foods, onsite, and includes a DIY, all fresh condiment bar. They stock a wide range of the pick-me-up drinks that come in so handy when you’re getting that “I’m crashing” feeling, but still have tons of tasks ahead of you before your day is done.

Coffee choices, hot beverages, and “the ampm Thirst Oasis soda fountain” (that has 24 flavors so you’re sure to find something just right for you), round out your food and drink needs – again with the convenience that’s, well a lot more convenient than a trip to the grocery store or pricey at a sit-down restaurant. And who isn’t counting pennies nowadays?

I checked out the ampm secret menu tab on Facebook, and wow! The pictured Tower of Torta is enormous and just might be large enough for several family members or friends to share (if you’re counting your calories). What caught my eye was the bacon

The Tower is a do-it-yourself creation, and maybe I wouldn’t have gone quite that crazy. Honestly, you’ve got to see it for yourself to believe it, so click this secret menu tab.

After taking a gander at their secret menu tab, keep July 26th, August 2nd, August 9th, August 16th, and August 30th in mind as the secret menu tabs will be updated with even more “crazy creations”!

And, for all you Facebook fans, or Facebook wannabe’s (so sign up!), on August 2nd, ampm is inviting you to create your own “secret menu concoction” and display it right on Facebook!