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I work in the food industry as a Sanitation Supervisor. I have had a very eclectic work life and have been a Pest Control Technician, Salesman, restaurant manager, and have owned my own business.

I have graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1986.

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Jobs & Careers > Employers How to motivate employees without spending money: 1 of 15

The best way to motivate employees is through sincere appreciation for a job well done. I work in an environment that is not very motivating. Third shift hours and we get to work most holidays. The budget for my department is small compared to the other departments with nothing for employee appreciation. I motivate my employ...
Business > Staffing Issues Should leadership take the blame for staff errors?: 2 of 19

To the outside world, leadership is the only part of the organization that can actually take blame for the happenings inside their domain. Imagine if you sent your kids off in a school bus and it had an accident, and the children were found to be a distraction. Would you blame the kids or the driver? If the children were a d...
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy Will the real estate market rebound soon?: 2 of 17

The truth about the real estate market is that it will not rebound soon. In fact, we are quite likely to see the commercial side of real estate falter soon. Recently bailed out banks are not lending money. The banks are sitting on the money, keeping the credit market tight. Loans can be obtained, but only from the most credi...
Food & Drink > Pasta, Grain & Rice Recipes How to make risotto: 3 of 25

If you have ever enjoyed the richly delightful entre of risotto but could not duplicate the tasty dish at home, you may be surprised at how simple it is to make risotto. Fine Italian restaurants have been serving this creamy delicious dish and you can too. In order to make risotto, you will first need to know risotto basics....
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Should religion be banned from all public places?: 6 of 31

Religion should not be banned from any public places. The framers of our constitution never intended that their be a wall of separation between church and state, in the way that it is currently interpreted. In fact when reading historical documents of the time, god is mentioned in many of them such as the Magna Carta, Mayflo...
Jobs & Careers > Employers Should employers monitor employees' Internet use?: 11 of 47

Employers not only should monitor employee's Internet use. They have an obligation to monitor internet use of this important business tool. In the end, the corporation has to answer to its stock holders and give their employees every opportunity to succeed in their business endeavors. I think the latter is more important. Th...
Business > Leadership Strategies As a manager, is it important for your employees to like you?: 12 of 50

You do not need your employees to like you when you manage a team. This does not mean that they have to think you are a real jerk either. Here are a few attributes that good managers have. First and foremost your employees need to trust you. Second, a manger needs to service the needs of the employees. Third, show the employ...
Personal Finance > Real Estate Investment property defined: 1 of 4

Have you ever talked to a mortgage broker about a home loan? Quite often mortgage brokers talk about the property that will back the loan up at an investment. This makes perfect sense because after 30 years of paying this liability the home and any appreciation will be yours. Is this what an investment property really is? Th...
Computers & Technology > Internet (Other) Are online free offers really free?: 1 of 4

Free, is a word that is highly ranked on many Internet search engines. The Internet is full of free offers. Almost any product can be found for free when searched. Most of the time in order to get any item for free, you would have to fill out many Internet forms and sign up for some offers that the site refers you to. In mos...
Jobs & Careers > Employers Do people work more if they are paid more?: 13 of 48

The real question should be are people more productive when they are paid more. I have had the opportunity over the years to be involved with employee compensation. I can unequivocally tell you that increased production is seen before a raise can be given. When money is just handed over to an employee more work is usually no...