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Born and raised in Upstate New York. Attended a small college then went to work. I have over 25 year of accounting experience, most of which at the Business Manager / CFO level. I have 20 years in the education field, with additional not for profit and for

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Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Views on illegal immigration in the US: 4 of 212
Immigration is important to me. I am the result of immigration. Hard working men and women who gave up their lives in foreign lands and came to the United States to make a better life for themselves and their descendants. Nearly all my ancestors arrived before the country regulated immigration. As the line goes "They were poo... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Red flags in a relationship: 3 of 69
There can be many red flags in a relationship, some subtle and some not so much. Waking to find your significant other standing over you with a carving knife would be one of those not so subtle red flags.There are others and they can be easily overlooked. Some you do not want to discover. Some you discover and misinterpret. A... More..
Relationships & Family > Crisis Support (Other) Advice on emergency preparedness: 1 of 23
September 11, Hurricane Katrina, the Indonesian tsunami, the California wildfires. Emergencies happen all the time and you need to be prepared.Perhaps the first lesson to be learned from the emergencies named, and many others, is that you are responsible for yourself. It may be hours or days before an emergency agency of the ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Employers Job outsourcing: Problem or solution: 1 of 16
Companies look to job outsourcing as a solution to an on-going problem. The costs of recruiting, training and retention exceed the productivity of the average employee. It is less expensive to outsource.Who outsources? Many more companies than you might think outsource some of their positions. Hospitals outsource nursing and ... More..
Business > Office Advantages of going paperless: 3 of 33
For three thousand years people have been writing information down and then filing it. From clay tablets to papyrus to linen to paper made from wood, people have been producing, using and storing information in hard copy form.The modern business runs on paper. Time cards record employee working hours. Copiers churn out reams ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Thoughts on immigration to the United States: 10 of 99
My brother has spent a great deal of time researching our family's roots. It turns out that much of my family arrived here in the United States before the Civil War, with some arriving prior to the Revolution. That's something we did not know.There are no well-known names, no military heroes or politicians. It appears that mo... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Psychology Why cats purr and what they are saying when they meow: 5 of 43
Cats learn very early that purring and meowing lets them talk to you. While some cats and some cat breeds are not very vocal, most cats are not at all shy about letting you know they want something by their vocalizations. What did that cat just say? If you are owned by a cat, you will say that at least monthly. The cat purr... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Tips How to make the most of Twitter: 2 of 17
Twitter may seem like a teenager's on-line plaything. It may appear as a waste of time. That is not the case. The U.S. State Department asked Twitter to delay network upgrades to assist the Iranian protesters. Twitter is their only way to communicate from behind the wall of silence the mullahs have erected. CNN uses Twitter t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Repercussions from the US recession on the rest of the world: 3 of 25
There are a lot of fault lines in a global economy. Just like the faults in southern California, it only takes a slight quake in one to set the others trembling as well. The credit crunch that sent the United States economy into recession has resulted in repercussions around the world.The first signs of a world economic probl... More..
Business > Starting a Business Ten things to consider before starting your business: 2 of 14
Starting a business is a life changing decision. Here are ten things to consider before starting your business. Do you have a dream? Do you have an idea for your business that you believe in? Before you do anything else, you must know what you are going to do with your new business and be in love with that product or service.... More..