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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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Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Sick? When should you stay home?: 6 of 23
Sometimes you should use a sick day when you are really sick. There are some illnesses that belong at home. They are highly contagious and your co-workers, employers, customers and vendors do not deserve to be exposed to your illness. Your work quality and quantity will also suffer if you come in when you should have stayed ... More..
Health & Fitness > Cold & Flu Can animals catch the flu?: 5 of 18
Animals can catch the flu. Influenza can be found in birds, pigs, and many other animals. More of the influenza virus variants infect animals than they do people. When it comes to flu, birds catch it much more than any other animal. The "bird flu", designated A)H5N1, is the influenza strain that has captured the media's atte... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues Why people cheat: 13 of 44
"Honey, I have a confession." When a conversation with your spouse begins like that, it never ends well.Why do people cheat on those they profess to care about? The answer to that question can be found by using the example of the traditional Seven Deadly Sins.LUSTLust is the sin that makes us sexually desire another without r... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Why the War in Iraq is justified and how Americans should respond: 7 of 22
On February 24, 1991, troops of the Coalition moved against the Iraqi occupiers of Kuwait. Some one hundred hours later a ceasefire was put into place and the nation of Kuwait had been liberated. By March 10, most of the United States troops assigned to the liberation began moving out of the Gulf.As part of the ceasefire, and... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Care The emergency room from an insider's perspective: 5 of 15
I have been an EMT for thirteen years. That means I have seen the inside of a lot of emergency rooms. Here is my insider's perspective.Most emergency rooms want to be called "emergency departments" now. Hospital politics dictate that departments are more important than rooms, and get more resources and funding.The demand for ... More..
Business > Starting a Business What do I need to start my own business?: 5 of 15
Drive, determination and devotion. Those are the first three things you need to start your own business.Success does not come through sheer willpower but you cannot succeed without it. Your new business will ask a great deal of you, long hours, little instant gratification and more than one disappointment. Your vision of the ... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Accounting: Options for your small business: 4 of 12
Small businesses are the backbone of the United States economy. They make up 70% of the businesses in the country. They employee most of its workers. And the number one question that the owners of the milions of small businesses have is "Am I making any money?"That question is answered by accounting, the routine accounting fo... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Care How does chiropractic work?: 2 of 6
Millions of Americans see a chiropractor on a regular basis. But million more have never experienced chiropractic care and have questions about how it works. Chiropractic is a natural method of health care, using the manipulation of the spine to relieve pain and restore well-being. Its medicine is base on the theory that sub... More..
Business > Business (Other) What is the purpose of the Do-Not-Call Registry?: 2 of 6
The Do-Not-Call Registry was established by the Federal Trade Commission in response to consumer complaints about unsolicited phone calls from tele-marketers. It, along with its enabling legislation and regulations, is intended to reduce but not eliminate telephone calls that you receive that you did not request. You may regi... More..
Business > Office How to increase employee productivity: 2 of 6
Every employer wonders how to increase employee productivity. In order to do that, an employer must examine every factor involved with productivity. Logistics is important. Does the employee have the materials at hand to perform the tasks that are needed? Employees who are looking for parts, pens or staples, or downstairs at ... More..