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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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Arts & Humanities > History Mysteries History mystery: Tunguska explosion of 1908: 3 of 3
It was early in the morning on June 30, 1908. A bluish streak of light raced across the sky of Tunguska, a remote area of Russian Siberia, Tunguska. Shortly after, the few residents of the area heard a loud explosion.The ground shook and a blast wave knocked people off their feet. Effects were felt throughout Eurasia and as ... More..
Business > Nonprofits Saying no to a potential volunteer: 3 of 3
Nonprofits are always short of volunteers.Sometimes, however, a volunteer is not the right fit. Sometimes you have to say no to a potential volunteer. The most obvious reason is that the volunteer has some sort of legal impediment that would prevent him from working with the group. A potential volunteer on the sex offenders ... More..
Health & Fitness > Prescription & Medication Do antibiotics work against all infections?: 3 of 3
The discovery of antibiotics in the 1930's meant that many needless deaths could be prevented and crippling illnesses cured. It soon was apparent that not every infection responded to antibiotics. An infection is the uncontrolled growth of a germ in the body. An antibiotic is a medication that kills germs but antibiotics do ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News (Other) 2008: Are things on the Gulf Coast better since Hurricane Katrina?: 2 of 2
On August 29, 2005 Hurricane Katrina made landfall on America's Gulf Coast. For the next weeks and months almost as much damage was done by government officials and new media as by the hurricane. Katrina made landfall as a Category 3 storm, with top winds in the northeastern quadrant of the storm measuring about 125 mph. In ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History A brief history of the Roman Empire: 2 of 2
Rome went from Republic to Empire through war. Caesar had been murdered and his power and prestige were up for grabs. When the wars ended and the bodies buried, Rome had an Emperor. Republican Rome and Imperial Rome held much of the same territory, with the British Isles, parts of eastern France and Western Germany, parts of... More..
Business > Nonprofits How to avoid common nonprofit mistakes: 2 of 2
Nonprofits need to avoid some common mistakes. A good cause is no guarantee of success. Mistake One: Nonprofit does not mean no profit The term "nonprofit" is the first mistake often made that leads to the failure of an organization. A better phrase is "not for profit" which describes the financial purpose of the group. In o... More..
Business > Office What to know about buying a binding machine: 2 of 2
After you have printed and copied your report, you have to present it. That presentation and the way it looks will have a lot to do with how the information contained in it is received. The report's appearance revolves around how it is bound. The two major methods for binding documents are called Velo Binding and Coil Bindin... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Top online resources for small businesses: 2 of 2
In order to be competitive, small businesses have to maximize their resources while minimizing the costs of those resources. Information resources, whether for marketing, employee recruitment or for current and future industry trends, are among the most important. Small businesses are turning to online resources. Free is goo... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Frequent mistakes made by small business owners: 2 of 2
The management mistakes that a larger business may survive will ruin a small business. A larger business often has resources or access to resources that a small business does not. Avoiding common management mistakes may mean the difference between success and failure in a small business. Governmental regulations are the firs... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Best ways to advertise within your budget: 2 of 2
Advertising does not have to be a budget buster. There are many free or inexpensive ways to advertise within your budget. A website is a must for a business. There are several web hosts that offer free website hosting, and a range of easy to use tools and templates that allow even a beginner to create a site. When people sea... More..