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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What do you want to be when you grow up: 15 of 95
Is Harrass one word or two?Well that got your attention! I hope. Carreers are funny things. Those of us who seeked higher education when we were younger thought we knew what we wanted to be. In fact many of us thought we were already fully grown-up.When I was 18 or so, I thought I knew what I wanted. I was seeking-out a caree... More..
Health & Fitness > Allergies & Asthma (Other) Easing the burden of summer: Allergy asthma medication: 1 of 5
Is Going Outdoors A Risky Proposition? To many people, the thought of going outdoors in the spring or summer can mean sneezing and wheezing or even worst. Breathing ailments are no joke as breathing is considered essential to staying alive. At least that is what 9 out of 10 doctors say..... In the spring, summer and even the ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) US elections: Discussing reasons for voter reluctance: 5 of 16
Do I get to Vote for that Regan fellow again?First let me say that I am Canadian which means I do not get to vote in U.S. elections. I do however follow U.S. politics because the impact of either the President or the Congress can be felt up here in the Great White North.I have travelled far and wide in the United States both ... More..
Health & Fitness > Asthma Guide to pediatric asthma treatment: 2 of 5
Kachoo......!Sound familiar? Our kids tend to sneeze alot or run around with a runny nose frequently. Are they the victim of a passing virus or can it be more serious than that?I suggest that the answer is that it can be either or. Not very comforting for the concerned parent. It takes a physician or two to determine if your ... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Products How do wet-dry vacuums work?: 2 of 4
This Sucks!Wet-Dry vacuums. How do they work? Well if your basement is flooded you should hope that they work very well!Vacuum principles are essentially the same regardless if wet or dry applications. Air needs to move through a motor and suction needs to be created in a chamber in order to draw either the liquid or the dry ... More..
Business > Business News & Issues Financial panic: What it means: 1 of 2
We are having less babies and we are getting healthier. What on earth does that have to do with financial Cris? Well something for sure and nothing for sure. It is all in how you look at it. In fact to some extent it is our age that is creating part of the problem. But alas lets have a brief history lesson first.In 1837 there... More..
Business > Management Ethics How global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) differs from CSR in the US: 1 of 1
Global Corporate and Social Responsibility is a growing area of Corporate Governance that should not be ovelooked. To say that much of the world differs from the United States in this area is like saying that there is one set of rules for the world and one for the United States. Actually, it is more a question of global harmo... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Best New Year's Eve travel destinations for seniors: 1 of 1
Senior Don't All Go To Bed Before 9:00 PMSeniors may have some needs that younger people don't have. Access, diet to name two, but that does not mean that their lives are boring or that they do not like to get out and enjoy the evening. This does not imply that New Year's Eve should be spent infront of the T.V. set waiting fo... More..
Business > Business News & Issues Should profit be the only motive of business?: 10 of 17
Peter Drucker (Not Sam Drucker, he had a store on Green Acres), believed strongly in profits. Tom Peters believed so strongly in profits that he went-on to write best selling books about companies that knew how to creatively earn large profits. No this is not a shot at Tom Peters. In fact I believe that Tom Peters is a modern... More..
Business > Management Ethics The effects of corporate social responsibilty on business: 2 of 3
A proud employee of a large Corporation beams with joy when his son runs by wearing a soccer jersey that bears his employer's corporate log. The employee is satisfied knowing that his employer is a good corporate citizen. Sadly most people would come to the same conclusion/Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goes beyond jun... More..