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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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Business > Office Advantages of going paperless: 7 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 ream... More..
Arts & Humanities > Origins & Firsts in History Famous inventors that changed our way of life: 2 of 9
Frozen foods are a staple of American meals. Without a reliable method of freezing meats, vegetables and fruits, our meal choices in the winter would be limited and unappetizing. Clarence Birdseye is the inventor that changed our way of life. Birdseye was born in 1886. He attended college, but lacked the funds to graduate. I... More..
Business > Office Advice for setting up an office filing system: 2 of 9
Your office filing system is dependent upon two key issues. The first is that there are papers that you and your employees will need to access on an hourly or daily basis. The second is that there are papers that you will need to retain for a period of time, for legal or tax purposes. One of the keys to office efficiency is ... More..
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Hell: 3 of 13
Please, please, everyone take your seats. We've got a lot of material to cover. If you have questions, just raise your hand. First, this is your official orientation to Hell. On behalf of Satan, and all his minions, I would like to welcome you. Yes, folks, let's have a round of applause for Abu Ali, one of our latest arrival... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Will Sarah Palin get a second chance at the presidency?: 20 of 85
Sarah Palin flew back to Alaska after spending Election Night with the McCain campaign in Arizona.For now the quiet of the Great White North will provide a respite for the woman who came from nowhere to run for Vice President. The last weeks of the Presidential campaign were filled with sniping from anonymous McCain staffers... More..
Business > Online Business (Other) The best reasons to continue writing on your blog: 4 of 17
One of the most quoted phrases on blogs applies to writing on your blog; "Life happens." Anyone who writes reaches a point when it becomes difficult to continue. It might be the dreaded "writer's block." It could be the writer's changing interests. Everyone who writes a blog does so for a complex set of reasons. Life happens... More..
Business > Business News & Issues Ideas for reducing unemployment: 5 of 20
Unemployment and under-employment are serious issues in an economy. There are some ideas to reduce unemployment that may be worth considering. Unemployed people turn to the government for help. There are weekly benefits. There are job boards, resume critiquing, and all sorts of counseling available to everyone who finds them... More..
Business > Nonprofits Similarities between nonprofit and for-profit businesses: 2 of 8
Profit. Businesses are broken down into categories by the word "profit". Some are "for profit". Others are "not for profit". They all share the word profit. Making a profit, taking in more money than you spend, is everyone's goal. From the average person in the street to the largest corporation, the goal is to make a profit.... More..
Business > Office Dealing with the death of an employee: 1 of 4
Dealing with the death of an employee will be the most difficult task a manager will ever face. There are no numbers, no dollars, no memos, none of the day to day trappings of business. It is all about human relations. This death affects the employee's co-workers, direct reports and managers. It will affect the customers he ... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends Alternative uses for Twitter: 1 of 4
Alternative uses for Twitter can be found in many places on the Web. The application that began as a way to update your status for friends has become a useful tool for both business and government. A number of government agencies are using Twitter as one of several methods of making important notifications. The Centers for D... More..