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I'm an engineering consultint specializing in systems engineering for software/hardware systems. I love to write, and have participated in numerous successful proposals, primarily for Department of Defense contracts. I'm married with three children, all of

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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture America's immoral culture: 1 of 6
Our nation is suffering from social pollution that is destroying its morality. We focus on being "Green". We are bent on saving our planet by being green. Green is the new advertising slogan for companies. We see it everywhere. Pollution is our targeted enemy whether it's our carbon footprint, coal, oil, impurities in our wat... More..
Business > Leadership Strategies A guide to successful professional presentations: 1 of 5
We've all had to sit through the torture of a poor, mistake-filled presentation, wishing we were somewhere else. Someone missed their chance to make some good points, impart valuable information, or convince the audience of something. If you want to avoid being that person, here are some guidelines based on four P's, Plan, Pr... More..
Autos > SUVs Should we still be buying SUVs?: 5 of 20
Several years ago, there began a focused effort to demonize Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and those who own them. The theme was that SUV owners are rich people who do not care about the environment. It even became a class battle where SUV owners had an unfair safety advantage over the poor people who drove smaller, less expe... More..
Business > Human Resources Tips for setting employee goals: 6 of 18
When we set personal goals, the worthwhile goals are those that have clear value. It's the same in the workplace. The best employee goals are those that have value to the employee, because there is a force driving the employee toward reaching those goals. Setting goals for an employee is a collaborative partnership between th... More..
Business > Human Resources The basics and benefits of mentoring: 5 of 15
Mentoring within an organization is an effective, inexpensive way to improve. The value of people to an organization is directly related to what they know. Through mentoring, you can efficiently use your existing resources to increase and enrich the overall knowledge of the people. Here are some basics for establishing mentor... More..
Business > Leadership Strategies What is a continuous improvement plan?: 6 of 17
Do you want your department, group, or organization to improve? There is always room for improvement in any organization for how you perform your activities. Usually these improvements will bring measurable benefit. Putting a continuous improvement plan in place is almost always worth the trouble. In doing so, you embed impro... More..
Jobs & Careers > Professionalism How to avoid office gossip traps: 31 of 86
Gossip is destructive in any setting, but in a tightly-coupled office environment, gossip can be especially damaging. According to the Boston Business Journal, "Some 63 percent of advertising and marketing executives say office gossip has a negative impact on the workplace, according to a recent survey by The Creative Group. ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Employers Top 10 qualities and skills employers seek: 6 of 16
You're interviewing several people for a job in your organization. What qualities and skills are you looking for? How will you determine if the people have these attributes? Here are ten key qualities and skills that apply for any job. There are obviously others that relate to your specific needs. But if you can find someone ... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Driving in snow, ice and rain: 14 of 33
It's an instant adrenalin rush. One second, you're in control, the next your car is sliding at an angle in a direction you really would prefer not to go. Steering and brakes are useless. You're at the mercy of laws of momentum, friction, and bladder control. Maybe you're lucky and slide innocently to a stop, but that's not th... More..
Business > Leadership Strategies How to manage older workers: 8 of 18
Older workers are a wonderful resource to any organization. Like any worker category, they present unique challenges to a manager. A good manager effectively utilizes older workers and gives them an environment where they can thrive. To do so, the manager must understand concerns of the aging worker and how to deal with them.... More..