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• Grammar Friday

  

  In the questions below, choose the word that correctly fills in the blank. (If you’re getting this by email, click on the Grammar Friday headline above to take... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2012 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Humor Thursday

  

  Noise to Signal Cartoon This is a great cartoon from Rob Cottingham. Click on it to read his commentary. His main point? We can worry about what the Internet,... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2012 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• For Maximum Effectiveness, Take Care of Yourself

  

  There’s a good post from yesterday’s Harvard Business Review blog by Tony Schwartz, president and CEO of The Energy Project. Tony is in the business of... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2012 BUSINESS, HEALTH

• Grammar Friday

  

  Today’s two grammar tips: The noun “rack” applies to various types of framework; the verb “rack” means to arrange on a rack, to torture, trouble or torment.... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• It's Inevitable: You're Going to Pay More for Water

  

  I spent some time this week at ACE12, the annual convention of the American Water Works Association. Walking the exhibit hall, I got a behind-the-scenes look... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2012 HOME

• Grammar Friday

  

  Today’s two grammar tips: Purists (I count myself among them) cringe when they hear the noun “impact” used as a verb, as in, “How will this impact our sales? Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2012 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Celebrate National Running Day

  

  Today is National Running Day. I understand that running is not for everyone. But if you’re looking for a way to get back in shape – and feel a sense of... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2012 FITNESS, SPORTS

• Grammar Friday

  

  Today’s two grammar tips: For two things to collide, they both have to be in motion. You can’t have a head-on collision with a pole. Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Phoenix Comicon – an Eye Opener

  

  Al Sparrow, owner of Phoenix-based Studio Fugazi and co-creator of the comic book Thugs Sometimes as you age, it’s easy to think that things you leave behind... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2012 COMIC BOOKS

• Summer Reading? How About Tackling Miracles by C. S. Lewis?

  

  C. S. Lewis I just had the pleasure and honor of teaching Miracles, the C. S. Lewis book that was first released in 1947 and explores the question of whether... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2012 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Grammar Friday

  

  Today’s two grammar tips: When something comes together, does it jell, or does it gel? Here’s how Merriam-Webster Online defines the words: Merriam-Webster... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• One Solution to Smog – Intelligent Parking

  

  San Francisco Mayor Roger Lapham in 1947, testing the city's first parking meter. The city is now taking its parking system into the 21st century. Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2012 SOCIETY

• Grammar Friday

  

  Today’s two grammar tips: A dilemma isn’t just a problem. It is a situation that requires a choice between two options that are or seem equally unfavorable or... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2012 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Hotel Alternative? VRBO.com

  

  I’m in New York City this week with my family. We’re here for my son’s graduation from the School of Visual Arts on Thursday, so it’s a vacation and a... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Justice Fails to Be Done If We’re Not Vigilant

  

  Quickly. Name something in the news that has absolutely outraged you in the past two months. Or something about which you said, “That’s just not right. Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2012 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Want a Better Brain? Exercise

  

  Comedian Dick Martin used to say that he lived by the saying, “Strong mind, strong body. Take your pick.” Anyone who is serious about health and well-being, of... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2012 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Grammar Friday

  

  “Neither” and “either” both take singular verbs. For example: Neither of them has arrived. Either of them is acceptable. Set off state names (after cities) and... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2012 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Traffic Explained in About Four Minutes

  The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy has been working in Mexico since 2006, giving support to cities which promote sustainable and equitable... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2012 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Grammar Friday

  

  Today’s two grammar tips: Eliminate unnecessary words. Mark Twain said it best: “Substitute ‘damn’ every time you’re inclined to write ‘very’; your editor will... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2012 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Young People Turning Their Backs on Driving? That’s un-American

  

  As a nation, we put a lot of money into saving the American automobile industry, and it appears to be paying off. I see a lot more Buicks, Chevys, Cadillacs,... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2012