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• Job Creation in the Internet Age

  

  Kevin Godec Where there’s a will, there’s a way, right? If you doubt that, you haven’t heard the story of Kevin Godec, whose uncle, John Godec, is a friend of... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2013 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Grammar Friday

  

  In the following sentence, identify the noun: The quick brown fox looked weary.quickbrownfoxlookedIn the following sentence, which word or words are adjectives?... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2013 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Spacey: “We Learned the Lesson the Music Industry Didn’t”

  (Note: You might have to reload this blog entry to see the video above. Just click the refresh button on your browser. If you still don’t see it, go here. Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2013 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Grammar Friday

  

  Here’s a quiz for you: Choose the sentence below that has no mistakes.Yesterday, I lead the class in a discussion about Mark Twain.General Grant led his troops... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2013 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• New Play Examines Cryonics – Science Or Quackery?

  

  Diane Linder plays Rebecca Adler My wife, Pat, and I went to Los Angeles last weekend to see Rebecca’s Gamble, a play based on the novel Long Life? by Phoenix... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2013 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Grammar Friday

  

  Today is more about vocabulary than grammar. In each question below, choose the correct word to complete the sentence. Enjoy! The hot sauce was pleasing to my... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2013 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Way to Go, Elon Musk!

  

  Elon Musk Yesterday, inventor/entrepreneur Elon Musk announced his plans for the Hyperloop, a pneumatic tube to zip passengers between San Francisco and Los... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2013 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Nervous When You’re Scheduled to Speak? Try These Tips

  

  Public speaking can be nerve-wracking, even for people who do it all the time. Here are three tips from Fast Company to help you combat the jitters when you... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2013 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• 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. Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2013 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Four Brain Teasers for You

  

  These brain teasers come courtesy of Kepner-Tregoe, which offers training in problem-solving, decision-making, project management and trouble-shooting. To see... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2013 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• What’s More of a Threat? Bathtubs Or Terrorists?

  

  Thanks to Narco Polo for posting this first and to Mary Kay Knief for calling it to my attention. What do you think? Do we spend too much on antiterrorism... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2013 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• How Severe is the Tax Burden in Your State?

  Here’s a look at how much was collected in taxes in each state during 2012, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. See how your state stacks up against others. Al... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2013 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Are You Ready to Turn Your Back on Cable TV?

  

  Last night, the conventional TV screens in my house were all in use, and I really wanted to watch the episode of HBO’s The Newsroom that I had taped on Sunday... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2013 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Refresher on the Bill of Rights

  

  We as a country have talked a lot about the Bill of Rights during the past few years. Most of us know that the Bill of Rights consists of the first 10 amendment... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2013 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Grammar Friday

  

  Today’s two grammar tips: “Historic” means “important,” “momentous,” or “historically significant.” “Historical” means “relating to the past.” So, the first moo... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2013 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Grammar Friday

  

  Today’s two grammar tips: Never use the words “reason” and “why” together in the same sentence, as in, “The reason why I was late is that I missed the bus.”... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2013 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Grammar Friday

  

  Today’s two grammar tips: “Elicit” means to bring out or evoke. As a reporter, I often elicited information from sources. “Illicit” means unlawful. Keep the... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2013 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Grammar Friday

  

  Today, I’m offering not a grammar tip but a spelling lesson suggested by Mary Kay Knief (@mkknief on Twitter). These 10 frequently misspelled, food-related word... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2013 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Overhead Isn’t a Fair Measure of a Nonprofit’s Effectiveness

  

  For years now, nonprofit organizations have touted low overhead as a measure of effectiveness and a reason for donors to trust them. At first glance, it makes... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2013 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• U.S. Prison Population Trends

  After nearly four decades of rapid growth, the U.S. prison population has begun to decline. As you’ll see from the table below, the imprisonment rate fell in... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2013 BUSINESS, SELF EXPRESSION