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• Grammar Friday

  

  Today’s two grammar tips: An unexpected event happens “all of a sudden,” not “all of the sudden.” The word “adverse” means “unfavorable,” “contrary” or... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• The Cornerstone of Journalism – Accuracy, Accuracy, Accuracy

  

  Joe Paterno Not so long ago, the nation would have been outraged at how so many media outlets botched the answer to a simple question last weekend: Is Joe... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2012 MEDIA

• Grammar Friday

  

  Today’s two grammar tips: On my first job out of college, I was responsible for a small publication, and I mislabeled the copy at the front of the book as a... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Great Websites for Kids

  

  (Originally published March 30, 2011) Some time ago, I posted an entry about the Khan Academy, which is making great strides in helping children learn math.... Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2012 BUSINESS, FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• What is McDonald’s up to Here?

  

  I’m in Las Vegas for some client work, and I saw this billboard on the south end of Las Vegas Boulevard (the Strip). Do you find this odd? McDonald’s, the... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2012 MARKETING & ADVERTISING

• Grammar Friday

  

  Today’s two grammar tips: Indefinite pronouns are words that replace nouns without specifying which nouns they replace. Some indefinite pronouns are singular,... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2012 SCHOOLING

• Fortune Top 20 – 50 Years Ago and Today

  I thought it would be interesting to see how the makeup of the top 20 companies in America has changed in the past 50 years. Below you’ll find the 20 largest... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2012 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Word Whimsy

  Here are some little known English word tidbits to help get your year off to a good start: The longest word you can spell without repeating a letter:... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2012 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Infographic – What You Need to Know About the Stop Online Piracy Act

  

  This is a good presentation of what the Stop Online Piracy Act is about. Congress has the act under consideration. The censorship tools it would authorize seem... Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2011 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Infographic – Is Your Mind Being Ruined by Social Media?

  

  Thanks to the folks at assistedlivingtoday.com for this infographic. Infographic by Assisted Living Today – Assisted Living Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2011 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Grammar Friday

  

  Today’s two grammar tips: The verb stanch means to check or stop the flow of something. The adjective staunch means strong, substantial, or steadfast. People... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2011 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Humor Thursday – Ed Grimley Can’t Wait for Christmas

  Ed is my favorite Martin Short character … hilariously ridiculous! Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2011 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• How Much Economic Security Does Your City Offer?

  

  Thanks to the Urban Institute for putting together this interactive map showing how the 100 most populous areas rank in terms of economic security. By... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2011 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Attack on the Desert Botanical Garden?

  

  No, actually it’s just one of David Rogers’s Big Bugs – a praying mantis sculpture – which are on display throughout the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• Tired of Bipartisan Gridlock? Check out Nolabels.org

  A year ago today, a group of Republicans, Democrats and independents came together to launch the No Labels movement, which is dedicated to the cause of making... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2011 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Biggest PR Gaffes of 2011

  

  So, this blog entry almost writes itself, right? You could write this one in a heartbeat, right? So let’s just get started. These are in no particular order (an... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2011 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Wisdom and Encouragement from the World of Spam

  

  I pay a small fee to a company called Akismet to screen and block spam comments that come into this blog. Normally, I get one or two a day, but I was surprised... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2011 BUSINESS, SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• Grammar Friday

  

  In the questions below, choose the correct answer. (If you’re getting this by email, click on the Grammar Friday headline above to take the quiz.) Select the... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• Success = Suffering + Sacrifice

  

  A couple of years ago, shortly after he announced his retirement from football, I heard Kurt Warner speak about attaining success. His message was simple: The... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2011 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• The World’s Top Users of Oil

  We all know the United States is the top consumer of oil. But I started wondering who comes next, and who’s after that? Here are the top 15 users of oil in 2010... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2011 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION